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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-05

Peter Luudquest a San Francisco,
dockman assisting in the loading of a
slip, was subjected recently by an acct
dent to an ordeal that was as painful as
the penalties Of the ancient prisons.
The vessel was taking on cement in
barrels, which was being lifted aboard
IN sling by means of a crane. The
tackle ran through a series Of blocks
along a spar, and power was furnished
by donkey engine on board. Luad-
quest was singing pyramid of three
barrels when the word to start was pre-
maturely given. He threw the hook
over the sling just as the ropes drew
taut, and started to leap back from the
rising weight, BY some mischance the
forefngcr Of his right hand caught in
the bite formed by the hook and rope.
He involuatarily cried on; with plia and
endeavorcd to jerk his hand free The
engine caught full Roadway and
the straining lines ran rapidly
through the rulIcys lifting the heavy
freight. \ half dozen bystanders
ran forward to liberate the man, but
without avail Swiftly the barrels rose,
the rope drawn by more than /. 600
pounds tightening on the finger till the
blood burst through its pores. Upward
the load went until the unfortunate man,
crying in agony, was lifted clear off the
ground. Still, upward the merci,css
engine drew its burden until, suspended
by his finger alone, the dockman, Hvid
with agony, swung ten feet above the
wharf. The Mortified onlookers lifted
loud cries to stop the engine, but were
UNDECIDED, The crushed bone and torn
flesh of the imprisoned member at last
gave way under the terrific strain and
the hook tore out. Painting and
splashed with blood LundQuest fell
back into the arms that were raised to
receive him. He was taken to the re =
ceiving hospital, where the finger was
amputated at a lower joint.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-05
1 LananeSe Curiosity.

A literary event of national Importance
has taken place in Japan. One of the
Legations officers, now with the new
Minister to Germany, recently discovered
in the Ashika9a College lNsuh-i Hiohl
copy of Hwang K'an's Confucian Anal
ects over twelve hundred years old, with
all the ancient commentators notes.
This work has disappeared in China ever
since the Southern Sung dynasty-t. C.,
for some seven hundred or ioht hundred
years; and as the whole history of the
present copy is known, the Chinese Gov
crnmcnt has directed the Minister in
Japan TO borrow it, in order that a care
fully corrected copy may be taken
San Francisco Cdr0uicie-
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-05


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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-05

Orleans, donated $500, 900 10 the State
of Louisiana for charitable distribution,
giving the State the discretion rs u how
the money should be placed. Rocka-
Teller, the President OF the Standard Oil
Company, who Is worth $4,000. 600,
lately said that his income was . large
that he prayed God to give him the wis
dom TO dispose oft, aud Flag ,er, another
Standard Oil man, handed his pastor,
not long ago, his check for $loo, 600,
AID told him 10 distribute it as he
thought best. Flagler has given away
about $1,000, GEO in charity in the last
five years, and it Is said that he never
says anything to others about his gifts.
- (LlcLll Tins
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-05

Citizens PIundered And Kid
mapped in Havana.

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% bo,o.+ nitiz.r sbo,,.d coo oa.v crino
committed bo dorc ,,o4s,,, word about
it
Thus crimes are boldly committed in
broad daylight a1d on the most crowd
cd streets, such as L. Parqae, Central
Gala, De ooi'po, Chzada, De La keIna,
El Louvre, d, aad the most remarkable
feature concerned il these outrages, and
that reflects very little credit on the
Spanish tyrants that now occupy the
island, is that the entire city Of Havana
is patrolled By no less than 6, 900 police
soldiers, who arc paid about SO per
month, and get paid two months in the
year. Consequently they rob and plum
der, and even murder man for % cents
in Spanish paper money, which is about
10 cents in our currency. Matanzas has
always been the residence Of rich sugar
planters that own large plantations, and
during the dull season they generally
come to the city, as a change. Kid
nappers, formed in bodies of from fifteen
TO twenty men, come boldly into the
city and watch one Of these planters as
he goes out to take Il ride or some place
of amusement. and when he least ex-
poets any trouble he is bounced upon
suddenly by two or three of these muir
derers. who immediately nut him into =
carriage and he is driven he does not
know where, as he is bIini-foIded. and
is kent in the den uatjl 4 ransom is maid
for his reIoasc The s,na tbi3e, ham
pened to Senior Forres. 4 rich PLANTER
in Matanzas. He was "sccuestrado"
(kidnanpcd) aud held a pris oner fifteen
days, and was released after his check
for $50, 900 in Spanish pcco3 was paid
by the " Banco Espanol dc Matanzas'
Spanish Bank of Matauzas)
The pirates have another way Of kid
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-05
Making the Best ofIt.

GO into the room, and bring that cake
on the table, said an Austin mother to
her son.
ITS too dark; I'm afraid to go into
the room"
GO right into that room this instant
or I'll go in and bring out the strap"
'If--you-- brin g out the--strap, /"
replied the boy sobbing, 'bring- the
cake---along too. "-[slftings.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-05
Birds Killed by UnlSind Words

The Boston Journal says it is we'll
known that birds are very sensitive to
tones of the voice, and are terrified at
any loud, angry words. A lady who
wished to make bobolink stop sing
ing, st last scolded it in loud voice,
and then took up a scarf and shook it
in rebuke at the Gagged bird. In mo-
ment the bird was still, but a short
time after made futteging about the
cage. Its owner turned to the bird, and
was shocked to see it fall dead. I'm
kind words had killed it. We know of
two cases similar to this. In one case a
canary bird, and the other mocking-
bird, died within five minutes after
having been spoken to in violent,
angry tone.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-05
4 New Evangelist.

The religious se1sotion in kentucky
just now. is the imprisoned preaching Of
the Rev. Pascal Porter, of Madison, lad,
who is only eleven years old, The youth
full evangelist has been drawing immense
crowds at WiIliamston, Ky. As described
he is a handsome boy, with bright brown
eyes and well-shaped head. Out Of the
pulpit there is nothing in his manner OF
speech to indicate his wonderful gift, but
in the pulpit, says an account, he is yer
liable giant. He possesses a most won
derful memory and great gift Of language.
and his sermons are logical, doctrinal and
deep One account says Of him: While
all proclaim that his preaching is Won
derful and interesting, the community are
about equally divided as to whether his
sermons are original or whether he has
committed to memory the sermons OF
another; but all admit, whether they are
original or not, that the boy preacher IS q
wonder and q prodigy.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-05
A Modest RpoUeSt.

Farmers daughter: Il suppose you
want my father to take you il for the
season.
Tramp: 'cNo, miss, if you will kind
ly sew a shirt onto this button, that's all
! ask. - Harpers Bazar.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-05

bronchitis is cured by frequent small doses
4 }, - L-nrL. Tor lonsumnLlon.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-07
The Cars of "Jugyernaut."

One Of the most widely known idols is
Jagannath, on account of the fanatical Gus
ton of his followers in finging themselves
beneath the wheels of the great cars on festi-
val days. The British government has put "a
stop 10 the frenZied carvings ON, but tho
monster cars are yet seen standing in tho
center of the villages one passes through.
They are still used 10 draw the idol through
the streets, the ponderous vehicles being
dragged along by crowds of people. These
Jagannath cars ARE really gorgeous affairs,
covered with gilt, mirror work and paint
ings, eclipsing the most gorgeous circus
wagons ever seen in America Jaganrath Is
usually built Of wood, and once a year Is
taken out Of the temple 20 ne bathed in the
presence Of vast crowds. This proves is sup
posed to give the idol a cold, and SO, ten DAYS
later he is placed in the car. and amid tie
widest tunult, is hauled away TO pay "a visit
70 some other idol near by. for change Of
air. After remaining on fraternal friend
ship with his host for a week, he is draZSci
back home. Jagannath, IL viii be seen, Is a
comical looking idol, his pedigree is rather
obscure, but he is thought TO have been som.
local divinity Of some aboriginal tribe who's,
worship. at some remote period. was en-.
grated into Hindooism and their idol I'D
mitted into the ominium gatherum Of the
Hindoo pantheon.-Thomas Stevens.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-07
NORMAL NOTES.

The glorious rain of last Friday evening
has had tendency to infuse new life in
our institute, and early yesterday morning
all of last week members could be seen
enthusiastically arrayed, together with
quite number of new faces. These new
Corners were given quite hearty welcome
and will in due time be called on to expiate
upon the plausibility of national intui-
ton" to theorize upon the probable eff
fects of an irresistible force striking an
impenetrable substance, or to assist the
electrical machine in its efforts to generate
the electric fluid.
The opening exercises consisted of
scripture reading and singing, after which
we were taught new method of march
ing, that flied US all with enthusiasm,
which was made manifest by the vigorous
tramping of many feet
Everybody seemed in good spirits and all
the professors were on time ready for the
faay. For once it was pleasure to climb
down endorsement stairs and,
after devious wiAdings here and there,
Through the hall and down the STAIR
This reporter found himself Tor herself,
as the case may be- in large room on the
cool side of the building, In which
Prof. Shull was celebrating the rule OF
arithmetic, as ''she is properly taught"
Quite an interest was being eyinced
In discussing the subject of multiplied
ton. Various proofs were given, the prin-
Gle one of which is by division. The term,
factors, was explained, the fact that the
muItiplier must be an abstract number
was emphasized and the old rule, some
times given. that feet multiplied by feet
produced square feet" was shown 20 be an
utter failacT.
Prof. Snuil understands how TO make
his exercises both interesting and instruct
i've and at the same time entertaining.
The little bell soon tinkled and as we were
a little tired mot from the effect OF the ar
ithmetic, however, we concluded 10 re-
main in the same room Presently in
came Mr. Lartmer who Immediately
opened up on grammar. We were soon
entangled in hopeless labyrinth Of differ
ent wars in which a noun could he ia the
nominatiye case. Il did not take very
long TO get Strengthened out, however. and
che following order was brought cut OF
chaos: A noun could be in THE nominal
i've case, /, as subject; 2, as predicate; 3,
absolute: 4, independent; 5, appossstsTe,
appellatire. Just then came one suggest
ed objection-nomina.iv but Prof Lar
inner didn't see Il that way Quite a Sit-
ference OF opinion was ELECTED over the dis
tsnction between the aom;na1.ve.
absolute and independent. Il,
was decided that noun is
IN the absolute nc1inative, when used
with partlciple. without any connection
with the rest Of the sentence; and l. Is in
the independent nonirasire by dE-ec. adj
dress. By pleonasnn. or by inscription, etc.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-07
Hints in Literary Compo.,t,on.

In answer to a correspondent, Mr. Philip
G.. Hamerton detailed particulars OF his
method Of work. Said Mr.. Hamcrton In his
interesting letter: II think that there are
two main qualities 30 be kept In view ia
literary Observation-Disclosures and finish
The best way, in my opinion, Of attaining
both is TO aim at freshness In the rough draft,
with little regard 70 perfection Of expression:
the finish can be given by copiocs subsequent:
correction, even 10 the extent Of writing all
over again when there ia time. Whenever
possible, would assimilate literary 10 pic
torial execution By treating the rough draft
as rapid md vigorous. sketch, without any
regard 10 dellcacy Of workmanship; then 7
would write from this a second work, retain
ing as much as possible the freshness Of th,
first, but correcting the oversights and errorg
which are due TO rapidity. "-Home Journal.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-07
FIFTIETH CONGRESS.
The Honse and Senate Pass Resolutions Of
Respect to General Sheridan and
Adjourn.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.-In his opening
prayer this morning the chaplain said:
ooh eternal Godl With the nation we
stand awe stricken today by the intelli-
geuce that the illustrious career of the gen.
eraNof the army is ended. The brilliant
story of his achievements is written in the
annals OF the country, and he has gone TO
the bar of his story. We commend to Thy
almighty protection and fatherhool, the
wife who has been widowed and the chill
dren who have been made fatherless.
Mr. Cannon offered u resolution reciting
that one Joseph Cummings has a contract
from the war department for the excava-
ton of material from the main ship canal
in New York harbor, and has chartered
for use the English steamship State
Of Alabama, and that the steamship has
been admitted free of duty and calling on
the secretary of the treasury and the sec
retary of war for information IN regard to
the matter. Referred.
Routine business was interrupted by a
message from the president announcing
the death of General P. II. Sheridan
Nr. Wheeler. of Alabama, said this was
the third time in the history OF the gov
eminent that the president had announc-
ed the death of the commander of the ar
mics of the United States. He had prepar-
ed resolution appropriated to the occa-
sion, but he was informed that the mill
tary committee had agreed TO a series of
resolutions and he would refrain from Of
fering his.
Mr. Hooker, of Mississippi. then asked
unanimous consent To offer the following:
Resolved, That this house has learned
with profound grief of the death of Gen
eral Z. II. Sheridan, commander of the
armies OF the United States
Resolved. That as a marx of respect 10
the memory OF the deceased the hou Sc do
now adjourn.
Resolved. That the speaker of the house
Is empowered 10 transmit TO the widow of
the deceased copy OF these resolutions,
and the assurance of the sympathy of the
house in the loss she has sustained in COM
mon with the people Of the government.
Resolved, That the speaker Of this house
appoint committee OF seven members to
confer with a like committee of the senate.
and after consultation with the family Of
the deceased. 10 take such action as may
be appropriate IN regard 10 the public
o6sequies of General Sheridan
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-07
STEVENS COUNTY.

LIBERAL Kan, Aug. 6.-The troops sent
out by Governor Martin to restore order in
Stevens county, disarm the wayfaring in
habitants of Woodsdale and Hugoton and
assist in the arrest of the murderers of
Sheriff Cross and his three deputies, arriv-
ed at Hugoton on Sunday evening.
after the troops were drawn up in
line around the court house
square General Meyers, commander of
the militia had the proclamation of the
governor read to the assembled citizens,
and then the soldiers were ordered to dis
are the inhabitants of the town. The lat
ter part of the proceedings was not
very successful as the news
of the coming of the troops
had reached the town before their arrival
and in consequence very few arms could
be found. The same pacifying measures
were taken by the troops today at Wood
dale and with about the same results.
Yesterday evening the United States mar
shall arrested Sam Robinson, J. p. Cham
berlain and six others whose names were
not obtained. Besides these the marshal
has warrants for the arrest of several other
inhabitants of Hugoton, and also of Sam
above arrests were made before the troops
arrived, and strange to say, Robinson, who
had frequently boosted lie would like to
see the man who could arrest him, sub
mitted to his arrest without offering any
resistance. Perhaps he thought it would
not be good policy to resist arrest, and per-
haps he was under the impression that he
could not be punished anyway, as the crime
was committed in the Neutral Strip over
which the United States government seems
TO have no jurisdiction. 1t is expected that
the prisoners will be brought here tomor-
row and taken on the afternoon
train to Topeka for trial. 1t
has not been learned here
under what charges the arrests were made,
but whatever the charges are there is no
doubt of it that the inhabitants of the two
contending towns in Stevens county can
be pacified and will come to an amicable
understanding if the leaders of the dis
turbanoe, the men who continually stir up
bitter feeling in both Hugoton and Woods
dale, are kept out of the county for some
length of time
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-07
IMMENSE ORE DEPOSITS.

MARQUETTE, Mich, Aug. 6.-For several
months the Pittsburg 81 Lake Superior
Mining company has been prospecting
with diamond drills on the range midway
between this place and Negaune. The
result of their work has just been made
public, and there is a general rush for op-
lions all along that range clear through to
the lake in the southern part Of this city.
The drill in the last hole at depth of
seventeen feet. encountered mixed ore. and
at depth of AS feet clear ore was struck,
through which the drill has worked Tor
forty-five feet, and is still working in it.
The new find is one OF the most important
ever encountered in all the iron bearing
districts. and established the fact that the
deposit runs clear through to the lake.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-07
Dollar Hunters Destitute Of Humor.

Certain pursuits, certain habits II rnirJ
tend 70 repress, and finally eradicate humor.
Among these, notably. 10 has leon indicated,
is the steady pursuit Of vodstb for weaith's
sake. Any number Of rich men NAV 10 poe
seased Of hrunor, but you almost never Ind q
man whose constant am Ia 70 get money THAI
has vestige Of The happy quality. He may
have bad q fair fund Of IL In the beginning;
but the concentration N bis entire thought
and feeling In one direction, and that d.rec-
ton sordid, must ere long ertinzriifh hufnor
by drying Up It's sprins To BE- a huuoorfst,
ono nnnst De- accessible TO ideas, mus, give
hospitality 70 surrounding ininenoes. rlns,
be rslased % tie whole world And wbsr
ono 10 absorbed In pecuniosity, n shu. away
from oI the better, more wholesome srnsna-
tinls Of ne, IL y impossible TO fee he faint
eat throb OF huraor
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-07
THE SIOUX COMMISSION.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.-Congressmen are
beginning to get a little bit disguised with
the actions OF the Sioux commission in re-
fusing to take any action on the question
of opening the reservation, and several
senators who insisted strenuously upon
the submission clause in the bill are about
ready to pass bill, at the beginning of
the coming session, arbitrarily dividing
the reservation without reference to the
wishes of the Indians. There is much
speculation here as to the cause OF this
hesitation on the part of the Indians, and
it has been several times insinuated that
Indian agents themselves are largely re-
sponsible for it. Commissioner Upshaw
favors the measure, and he will see to it
that the agents keep their hands off, even
though they may be hostile to the agree
ment. 1t is believed that Gall, Sitting
Bull and the others are working under the
direction of the Indian Defense association,
which is fighting the agreement, and that
the same difficulty will be found at every
agency, the opposition being led by few
chiefs.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-07
FROM ANTHONY.
Special Dispatch to the Daily Eagle.

Special Dispatch to the Daily Eagle
ANsHoNY, Aug. 6. - The county was
drenched with an exceedingly heavy rain
last night. which places the corn crop here
ahead of all the state
Hog raising for the Wichita packing
house will be the leading industry for the
fall and winter.
Z. Z. Heacock was struck by lightning
while standing in the doorway of his An
thony home, watching the downpour last
night He was knocked insensible and
was supposed to be dead, but is rallying
from his terrible shock. He is burned
from the left ear down the side and leg
and blistered from the right ear down
the right arm. The hair was
singed along the track OF the
electricity. The man will recover.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-07
The P1.ssnogrzph Not Perfect.

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