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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-26
GIFTS FOR $1,000 CHILDREN.
A Monster Christmas Tree for the
Poor Mites of st. Louis.

ST.. LOUIS, Dec. 20. There was a rare
scene at the exposition building to-day, the
occasion being distribution Of presents to
the children of the poor from the Post Dis
patch Christmas tree, for which fund Of
nearly $40, 900 had been subscribed by the
general public. The subscriptions were
started with 10-cent contributions. with no
idea of the magnitude the affair was to as
sumo, and the result has far exceeded the
most sanguine expectations of the pro-
jectors.
$1,000 CHILDREN GET GIFTS.
Fully $1,000 children received presents,
and for hours the streets in the vicinity of
the exposition Hiding were blockaded with
humanity. Children began to arrive as
early as 6 o'cl OK this morning, and it was
late in the evening before the mites of hu-
manity had disappeared. A detail of fifty
policeman took charge of the entrance of
the building. Soon after the citizens COM
mittee put In an appearance the doors were
opened and the great crowd OF children be-
gan to pour into the hall. 1t was difficult
job to control the eager ones, but no acci-
dents occurred.
NO ADULTS ADMITTED.
No adults were admitted owing to the
lack of room, but hundreds of parents
waited on the outside in the drizzling rain
until the children came cut loaded with
their presents from the great tree. The
Cavalry depot band, by permission of tle
Secretary of War, furnished music, and a
two hours entertainment was given by
arrangement of the citi2ens' committee.
THE TREE.
The tree which was placed on the stage,
was an immense affair towering away into
the fiys and loaded with presents. The
morning scene was repeated in the after
noon, and tonight the general public were
admitted. There will be fund of several
thousand dollars remaining from to-days
entertainment which will be utilized for
purchasing clothing, shoes, ETC., tor the
children of the poor.
After the entertainment John j. Jen-
nings, of the Post Dispatch, the originator
of the Christmas tree project, and by
whose efforts it was chiefly carried out,
was presented with an elegant gold watch
by the citizens COMMITTEES.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-26
RLACKsMITH,s pIsBAND.

The Membership OF Their Assembly
Becomes to Small to Pay Expenses.
READING, Pa, Dec. 25.-Blacksmith s.
Assembly, No 53l9, Knights Of Labor, of
this city, has disbanded. The members
were blacksmiths empl yed in the Phila-
delphia & Reading railroad shops. and at
one time had a strength of over 400. The
membership gradually dwindied down to
twenty y-seven, and it was then found that
they were no longer able to keep up the ex-
penses, and $3.50 which was in the treasury
was divided between the survivors
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-26
Charged with Poisoning Her husband

ORANcoCK, VA, Dec. 25.-Mrs. William
J. Taylor, living near this place, was to-day
arrested on charge Of having poisoned
her husband, who died week ago. An in
quest was held at which evidence was pro-
duced showing that she had purchased
strychnine, and an autopsy showed that the
de I'd mans stomach contained consider
able quantity of that drug. Mrs. Taylor is
81 years Of age and quite attractive in APP
pearance. IL is supposed that there is a
man connected with the case. Taylor's
lie was insured for $1,000.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-26
A araY-Heeded craoksman.

NEW MADRID, Mo, Dec. ga gray.
haired man over 90 years old was arrested
here Yesterday for robbing tho eherif's
Office OF 50, 100 Saturday night H0 bad a
complete outfit OF burglars tools, aud car
ried large punches OF keys aud several
yards Of fuse, and Is thought q be an old
professional. He gives bis name az Carey.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-26
A prunken Man Runs Anuck.

PIrTsBuRG, Dec. 25.-A Charleston, w.
Va, special says: "This afternoon Fount
Horner, aged 20 years, became crazy with
drink and obtaining club ran through the
streets knocking down and severely MUIR
ing several people. The last mrn be struck.
Edward AiInes, drew a knife and killed bis
assailant. Aimes was arrested but after
ward was discharged.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-26
wAHALAK's FUGIrIvEs.
Three Captured-Three of the Leade
Wounded in the Fight.

InreB apIurBu-A AHT55 OF IH5 LeHUbrE
Wounded in the Fight.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 25.-Latest advices from
Wahalak. Miss, the scene of the late race
troubles, are to the effect that three negroes
have been captured. but their names
are withheld. From the prisoners
lust taken, it is learned that
George Maurey, Cash Maurey and
George Coleman were wounded in the fight
of Sunday night, Dec. 10th. Walter Crook,
the mosL intelligent of che fugitives, is sup
posed to be in hiding at the residence Of a
white man. and search warrant has been
secured to ran -ack the place. The wounded
men are slowly recovering.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-26
More Trouble at Bevier.

ST.. LOUIS, Mo-, Dec. 25.-Trouble broke
out afresh at Bevier, No., the scene Of the
recent mine troubles. wednesday. The
negroes we're the aggressors and not only
did they grow boisterous, but attempted
Intimidation by free use Of firearms. The
militia acted promptly and tonight five Of
tho ringleaders are In the guard house.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-26
WOOL GROWERS GREEDY.
The Senate's Tariff Schedule not High
Enough to Suit Them,

COLUMBUS, OHIO, Dec. 25.-Columbus
Delano, president Of the National Wool
Growers Association, has issued an address
to the wool growers of the United States in
which he calls meeting of the officers of
the national and state association of wool
growers at Washington, d. c., Thursday,
January 10. He says IN his address that
the wool schedule pending before the Sen
ate fails to afford adequate protection to
the industry, and it is to consider this and
similar questions of relief that the meeting
is called.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-26
AsoHINoFF's EXPEDITION.
The russian Government stops It at
the Last Moment.

ODESSA, Dec. 25.--The government at
the last moment placed an embargo on
Aschinoff s expedition to Abyssinia, aud
compelled she missionaries and other me m
bers ot the party 70 disemoark All the eau
non and ores we're unshipped. The expla-
nation given Is that the government was
opposed 10 the expedition on account OF IT'S
irregular character. 10 10 expected that
Russia will soon formally claim the ioneer
settlement % New Moscow, In East Africa
The settlement Is contiguous 20 the English,
Italian and German poasessiong Ia that re-
gleln.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-26
Drowned While sknting.

LAKE VILLAGE. n. H., Dec. 25. --George
b. Reuow and Burt l.. Renow, father aud
son. and Ammon Yeasey we're drowned In
Round bay, near here, this afternoon while
skating. Tho elder kenow was 40 years
old, tue son 10 aud Veasey 10. The iatters
body has not yot been recovered.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-26
Glad stone at Naples.

NAPLES, Dec. 25.-Mr. Gladstone at
tended service in the English church here
to-day. The British consul aud many
others cordially greeted him. The pro.
fessors Of the university will appoint com
mittee 10 convey their congratulations 70
Mr.. Gladstone on the 10Th anniversary Of
his birth, which occurs December 30
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-26
Iowa's Evicted Veterans.

DEs MONIES, IA, Dec. 25.-Commander
Consigny, Of the Iowa department Of the
Grand Army OF the Republic, has been
looking up the union veterans among the
evicted settlers Of the Des Moines river lands
in order 10 aid ths needy. He finds that
there are few union soldiers among them.
There Is a largo number Of ox-Co lfederates.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-26
Or. Bor0e WIN Be Chancollor.

ATHENS. GA, Dec 25.--Dr. William r.
Boggs, who was elected chancellor of ths
state university some time ago. has notified
the trustees OF bis acceptance. III says he
Will undertake the duties Of the chancslior-
ship about April 1.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-26

DUBLIN, Dec. 25-Ths police and mill
tary are maxi ing preparations for extensive
evictions on the Olpherts- estate
at Leiterkennoy. The houses OF the tenants
have been strongly fortified and desperate
struggle Is imminent.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-26

LONDON, Dec. 5.--Bsfore Withdrawing
entirely from Suakim the British will build
strong permanent forts on wglch guns Will
be mounted ~ as 10 sweep the plains. Black
regiments will be left 10 garrison the place.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-26
Mild weather IN Austria.

VIENNA, Dec. 25.--The weather Is 80 mild
that excursions are being made 10
Schneoberg and other tourist resorts, which
by ice and snow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-26
THE DEAD GIRL.
WHITE GAPS SUSPECTED.
An Indiana Farmer Called to HI
Door and Shot.

Door and Shot.
HUNTINGBURG, IND, Dec. 25.-Sebastian
Hobbs, a farmer living three miles from
Birds Eye, in Dubois county, was called out
of his house Saturday night and two shots
were fired at him. One shot struck him in
the abdomen, producing fatal wound. A
man named Smith was arrested on sus-
picion Of having done che shooting Hobbs
has made himself obnoxious to the White
Caps by procuring evidence against them
and urging prosecution.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-26
IRON BARS LAUGHED AT.
Fourteen Prisoners Escape by a Rope
ade of Blankets.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Dec 25.-Fourteen
prisoners escaped from the Hamilton county
iail at 2 o'clock this morning by cutting of
six iron rods an inch In diameter and sliding
down a rope made Of blankets TO the ground.
Officers have been searching the country in
all directions, but none Of the fugitives have
been recaptured.n
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-26
MURDERED WITH A CLUB.
A Boy Kills His Mother and Sister anc
Disappears.

Disappears.
MUsCoGEE, INDIAN TER, Dec. ga ter
rible double murder occurred Sunday night
on the Rogers farm, five miles west of here.
A widow named Sarah johnson and ner
family of four children occupied the farm.
The eldest of the children was a desperate
boy named Charles. The others were girl
of 12, a boy of 10 and baby of years.
DISCOVERY OF THE CRIME.
The 10year-old boy was visiting and
when he retuTned home yesterday he
found his II year-old sister lying dead on
the steps. Terrified at the sight he hastened
to a neighbor's house and gave the news. A
crowd was quickly assembled and hastened
to the windows. Not more than twenty
steps from the door lay the widowed
mother with her head beaten into O. Jelly.
BY her side lay huge oak club covered with
blood, with which the terrible crime had
been committed.
THE DEAD GIRL.
Near the doorstep on the opposite side Of
the cabin, was found the manglsd remains
of the 12-year-old daughter. The 3-year-old
baby was still in the house alive. The eldest
son has not been seen since the night of the
crime, and he was known TO have had fire.
duent quarrels with his mother 1t is sup
posed that he was the perpetrator of the
horrible crime or at least an accomplice
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-26
A cRoWn on LIE RIVER BANK.

"Plaquemine was not slumbering whom
the Are broke out, and when the discovery
was made that the Hanna was burning
almost the entire town flocked 10 the river
bank and watched the vessel burn. Tho
struggling unfortunates who reached the
shore were talgon care of and doctors ana
others came 70 their assistance and triod 10
leyiate their suiferings. The City and
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-26

Central hotels and private houses threw
open their doors to the ill-fated people and
fed and clothed them until this morning
The survivors telegraphed accounts of the
disaster to their homes.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-11-17

Union have a less population than this.
While hesitating and discussing about
admitting American Territories 70 the
union Of States, we are admitting, every
year, a State OF much larger proportions
than any one Of them would make,
through Castle Garden.
The Melbourne Age daily, in speaking
OF the monster celebration OF the thirty
second anniversary of the establishment
OF the eight-hour work-day, says: The
eight-hpur movement had its bitter enc
mics and its prophet Of evil in the old
time. But no one now refuses 10 admit
that its results have contributed To the
physical and social welfare Of the work.
ing classes"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-11-17

Gout IN most eares nrst makes itself known
by an acute pain IN the Joint Of the great toe.
This most cxcruciating pain may be likened
70 that produced by tho driving OF a wedge
under the nail. For govt use Salvation OH.
Price - cents a bottle.
"Drnk, pretty creature. drink" little at
a time ~ Or. Bulls Cough syrup, and you
will relieve your cold, and not rack your
chest and lungs to pieces, and keep every
body else In a state OF agitation Price
twenty i've cents.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-11-17

II is probably little known that tho New
York Iicralds London correspondent Is that
one-timc well-known lawyer and would-be
dramatIst. A. Oakley Hall.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-11-17

In the treatment OF lcatarrh win indicate that
local applications can do but little II any good
being constitutional disease, catarFh requires a
constitutional remedy like Hoods Sarsaparilla.
IL attacks az once the source OF the disease by
purifying and enriching the blood. which Ia
passing through the delicate passages OF the mn-
cous membrane soothes and rebuilds the tissues,
giving them tendency 10 health instead OF disesse.
and ultimately curing the affection. Al the same
time Hoods Sa-saparilla builds up the whole
system and makes one feel that he has taken a
new lease OF life.
''For IS years have been troubled with catarrh
In the head, indigestion, and general debility
concluded 10 try bottle OF Hoods Sarsaparilla,
and II did me go much good that continued Us
use I'LL have taken Eve bottles. Ny health has
greatly improved. and feel Ike different
woman" Mas. J. u. ADAMS, Richmond Street,
Newark, n. j. \. u. BE sure 10 get
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold by all druggists eli six for s5 Prepared only
by c. l. HOOD CO., Apcthcoacrics Lowell, Mass.
fOn n~nAn nna nntlnV
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-11-17

Chanute tIxs.) minister prayel that ''thc
Lord would not withhold his blessing from
this congregation, even II some Of them were
looking around at some one else"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-11-17

The wedding of Mdllc. Maicellc Boulangcl
youngest daughter OF the ''bray' general
and Captain Driant II to take place Ia Paris
on the 3Oth inst.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-11-17

The mean strength OF our army u 23,sfi
men, officers included. Its proportion Of
colorcd men Is APO.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-11-17

L. afflicted with sore eyes use DIR.
Isaac Thompson's Celebrated Eye
Wafar
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-07-19

Y. NJ d. C.-The club assembled at =
call meeting Monday night and mum Der
OF new names were added making In all
lO5.
f. E. Hilliart was elected correspond
ing secretary Of the club.
President appointed standing com
mitttee Of three on public speaking and
entertainment, consi sting of f, Z. Hill
lard. chairman, W. A. Dunn and j.
Frank Brinkley.
Committee on PublicSpeaking andEnter-
tainment were instructed to invite Hon
Thos. ". Mason, OF Northampton Co,
and Don. Cillilm, Esq, Of Tarboro to
address US on first Thursday in August.
Club decided to hold its meetings on
Grst and Il ird Thursday nights of each
month.
THE hidden TRUTH. THE South
srneF is always glad to note worthy eX
PLOTS of the boys of this section.
Claude Kitchin, son of Hon. W. II.
Kitchin, of Scotland Neck, was gradu-
ate of Wake Forest College at the recent
commencement and delivered IN orgira a.
grafton on the subject that heads this
article. He is young man of fine pre-
sence, fluent and graceful and the de
livery of his really excellent, eloquent
and thoughtful speech attracted admiring
attention.
Many of the evils that have grown OF
the time were unearthed and dissecteC
with keen and fearless ssalDel. Error,
were hewn down with a brightly pol,
ished scimeter. But the young orat orica
artist did not level without the ability t
raise. Recognizing the truth, that it l:
easier to pull down than to build up: t.
carp at and criticise than correct, ht
employed sort of plea in confession anc
avoidance. After the exposure of error
corruption and wick in public Inf,
and affairs, he gracefully applied tn,
remedy in a splendid peroratlor.
The brill ant future Of Claude KtchiI
is in his own hands.-Tarboro Southerner,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-07-19

Uox.vo,, h,n,b+ = ,rh;+o hoovo,2 ND
do Won war rod hond.nno9
A colorcd man named Stephen Free
man was hanged IN Wilmington on We'd
nosa,, of1o-+ moot,
NJ S;u,-. AL Co p..
have eoo,,roI tho .rno;nt,nat - 49,.
\Yo,t;, 1,l.o-,. uai.c, 60, .:..o.
:, tbo Anr,n,,I+,,roI nonor+rat
>,
'''' ~ - ""5''''"' one
u. W o''' '''','','''' '0' ''''o "u'N'' u "e-
We learn that NJ. J. 4. Perry has re-
signed i posi- ion a. town constable and
we learn that the commissioners elected
WI - y "u''.' l , - Stead
1t is said that the richest man in the
world lives in San Francisco. His name
IS laus Sprcckles. He is worth two
hundred millions of dollars, and 80 wears
ago he was working for $50 a month.
An editor in prosperous little town
in North Carolina has tins to say:
1.-The mcanCSt m*n in the world is he
VINO Will run DOW" ms town paper when
;,S CHnno1t ? '''~ ''7'0 "'''' ~" ~ -
Edwards los, last Sn,dav,i!+ vain.
bio muIn The mn)c vas SILK shont ..
dav. but il case was unmanagesble and
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-07-19
FROM
The Chicago Musical Indicator

J. l.. Stone, of Raleigh, n. c., is tn
subject of laudatory notice in the Raj
eigh Nsrs x Obserrcr of Saturday, June
23rd. The energy, enterprise and honor
able methods Of this we'll known dealer
are meeting with an abundant reward.
The sales by his agents in n. c, are
rapid and large, and the shipping de-
partmcut presents a brisk appearance.
\ few more such men would make
Raleigh famous.
He Is State-Agent for the celebrated
Emerson Piano. - If.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-07-19

for one 50 young. We have never
heard so young 4 man In the ministry
preach better sermons He bids
fair for great usefulness il his high
and holy calling.
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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-07-19
''T.3EEI.'
(F0r THE DEMOCRAT
BY Miss 4. +. Freeman.

(t or LIE DEMOCRAT
BY Miss \. f. Freeman.
Some lives are fill d with pain and strife
With sorr0ws hard to bear,
While other lives are full Of JOY,
And never know care.
Some strive to throw misfortune off,
Some fight, and fam would fly.
Peace comes to some, their burden falls
While some endure--and die.
Some think it very hard that they
Must toll to win their bread;
And think i would be better far
To rest amongst the dead.
Those lives so full of sadness
We know are har". to bear.
But ali, It's worse to give life up;
Fen tho IT'S not all fair.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-07-19
LOCAL ITEMS.
New ADVERTISEMENTS.

New ADVERTISEMENTS.
Watch-I. Mandelstam.
Black itAing-R. d. Pierce.
Ad-Royal Baking Powder Co.
bingham School-Maj. r. bingham.
Peace Irs'itutc-Rev. r. Burwell (
Son.
Rem edy-Mrs. Joe Person.
Notice to credisors-J. n. Phelps.
Henderson Female College,. NJ.
EhoieS.
Cho,-an Baptist Female Institute.
i. Brewer.
Homer Sehoo'--j. II. Horner.
Local adj. l.. Stone.
Taamasyill, Female ms itute-Rev. J
\. S;HI'i2gS.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-07-19
ABOUT YOU AND OTHER FOLKS.

Sheriff Lewis, of Halifax, was in
town since our last issue.
Miss ANNE Pearsall, OF Wilmin..
ton, ia visiting Miss Annie Biggs.
Mr.. WooteD, one of the cleverest
of drummers, was in town last Sun,
day.
Dr.. ]. d. Hufham is away in
Granville county working for the
Baptist Orphange.
Mr.. S. F. Dunn took the cars lat
Monday, but we did not learn where
he was going.
Mr.. ]. c. Pittman left Tuesday
morning with the S. n, NJ. +. for
WrightSvilIe.
DR.. Ed. Shields, of Weldon, and
John Wood, Esq of Lewiston, were
in town this week. They look well
and seem to be enjoying life well
enough.
DIR. X. Leggett. who has been
away in Louisville in the practice Of
his profession for three years, has re-
turned and proposes to settle in
Scotland Neck.
Miss Nan Smith, Mrs. W. r.
Wood left lat Monday
for Wrightsville, where they
will see the encampment of the
State Guard.
Mr.. T. n. Nevill. Of Tllery's, call
eli to see US last Saturday. He pays
for TIE DEMOCRAT and says he
shall continue to do so 80 long as he
is within reach Of it.
Mrs. John L. Baker and daughter
Annie, who have been visiting Mrs.
r. r. Owens for several weeks, left
last Monday for their home in
Greensboro. n. Z.
Miss Eugenia Switzerland, of
WilmingtOn, who has been visiting
Miss Annie Biggs for some days, re-
turned home last Monday. Her stay
here was quite pleasant TO her
friends and they wish her to come
again.
Mr.. 5. NJ. Alexander, Of Palmyra,
gave us pleasant call last Saturday.
He is one of our most intelige p t
farmers. and it always gives us pleas
ure to converse with him. He says
crops are looking we'll.
Miss Annie Huffman left last week
/ for visit TO her friends and re-
latives in Golds5oro and elsewhere.
Our Young people will feel her ab
sence very much but all hope for heI
a ii 'asant trip. Her friends will
greatly enjoy her stay with them.
Miss Chloe B,ggs, of Williamson
who has been visiting Miss Mary
Lawrence for two weeks, left last
Friday. She pleased her old friends
Was a delight to them all and the Few
ones she made are fond of her too
Some of our young men look lonely
and We know nothing that wOulC
better enliven thier spirits than Miss
ChlOe's return again. She is one o
the finest and most worthy
young ladies We know.
Rev. G. L. Finch, for two years s
student IN Vine Hill Academy o
this place under the instruction o
this scribe. and now g student O
Wake Forest College, preached tw,
very thoughtful and instructive ser
mons in the Baptist church of thi
place last Sunday. His sermon
; were very systematic, and his de
livery was remarkably good and cas-
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-07-19

The 90 lowing letter cNl Iaips ITSELF,
"Dcar Si,:-As Commandant of the
Scotland Neck Mounted Riflemen it af-
fordS me much pleasure to extend to yon
and yours a cordi.I invitation to visit the
troop during the cncampmeEt of the n.
G. State Guard at Camp Fender near
VII ;hts,ile, \. {. from the 18th to 9th
July ii Gu ire.) Please state il THE
DEMoCRAT that the troop wi l be glad
to see all their friends there and will give
them a soldiers welcome,
Very Truly Yours,
W. II ANTHONY,
N2Lt. Commanding. =
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-07-19
<f1I-to ESriS5lt<ViIlc.

The Scotland Neck Mounted Philemon,
under the command Of Capt. W. II.
Anthony left last Tuesday for the en-
camprnont at Wri:hts'i'lc. Forty were
in lie, and as they marched to the depot
they made quite a handsome appearance,
and we predict that no company in the
encampment Will make better show
than ours. More people were at the depot
to witness their departure than haF e
been at the depot in years at once.
4 handsome body of soldiery. worthy
a handsomely good time. That they will
have it we do not doubt.