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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1888-11-09

What sticketh ci5ser than broth
er: a postage stamp, by gum.
Why is a doctor in potential
mood {. It's would, or should be.
Why does = sailor know there's q
man in the moon? He has been to
sea.
Why is the north pole like an Illicit
whisky uianufActory: 1t Is secret
still.
What is it that will give cold,
cure q cold aud pay the doctors bill !!
A draught.
What does mau take when he has
mean vile? He takes an elixir he
licks her).
Why is it easy to get in an old
mans house. Because his gait is
broken and his locks are few.
Why is man who makes pens
very wicked? He makes people steel
pens aud says they do write.
Why is city official like u church
bell. One steals from the people
and the other peals from the steeple.
Why is it dangerous to 60 out in
spring: Becau,s the trees shoot, the
flowers have pistils and the bullrush
Is out.
What is the difference between q
dogs tail and rich man? One
keeps a wagging aud the other keeps
carriage.
What is the difference between a
soldier and pretty woman. Que
faces the powder AMI the othrr pow
ders the face.
What is the difference between all
engineer and scuoul tracner. One
! lr.ius tue miuu and the other minds
the train.
Why is u sheet f ~tiling paper like
lazy dog y sheet II ~rllns paper
10 all Ink lined rlain, d an i-cline
plane Is slope up.
What is the uillereuce between an
apple ahd pretty glr,: Que you
squeez To get cider aud the otner You
yet side her to squeeze
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1888-11-09
HERE'S WHAT YOU WANT.

You come into the city-say for day
TO transact the months or weeks business.
Time is precious. You want some place
where merchandise that is honest and
worth buying is for sac. You want one
hundred cents 1orth Of ralue for Just ons dol
lar, no more, no less. You want to buy
where the prices are made to stand the
test OF close knowing city buyers--wherc
the figures, or prices, are plainly marked
30 . child can buy as we'll as q man. aud
where the price 10 not changed to oblige
anyone.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1888-11-09
HERE'S WHERE YOU'LL FIND ALL THESE THINGS.

You have the opportunity to select from
stock that is as large as all the Others
beresbouts combined. You get the best
that money can bny at just the smallest seil-
ing profit o5ooe actual cost. You'll be told
the plain, absoiute truth, no matter whs, it
may be. We call . spade q spade and
don't mince matters.
You Can undoubtedly get pair Of psnts
for 81, and maybe whole suit for S.
Bur NOT FROM Us. We'd be ashamed TO
show you such truck.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1888-11-09
You'll Get Left!

That's what Snowman Barnum SAYS Of
that class Of people who are always ex-
pecting to buy tw" dollars worth Of goods
worth one dollar Of cash. He's right-you
know he is. You've no confidence in any
statement to the contrary. One dollar
never bought two in any Legitimate every
day transaction
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1888-11-09
No Bloody SHIRT For Him.

What did Cain do?' asked the Sun
day school teacher.
oh, nothing much. replied timid
boy with his finger in his, his mouth.
He killed Abel, didn't he p con-
tinued the teacher. ,.
Where's my hat p asked bad boy,
rising to his feet.
'What-where are you going?' stam-
mered the astenished teacher.
'Papa's Democrat, aud he said for
me to light out whenever anybody be-
gins to wave the bloody shirt. Gimme
my hat, and I'll co.
A friend induced me to try Saliva
ton Oil for my rheumatic foot, used
it and the rheumatism 10 entirely
gone. John H. Anderson, Baltimore.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1888-11-09
II Iil TIL Kid Of CLOTHES WORTH DTYIG AID TlAlIS
Our name is on everything

Our name Is on rythlng
We sol -; GId i stands as
a guarantee between you and
us. You as the consumer
us as the producers-and we
won't knowingly have it on
Anything we'd be ashamed
of. We claim TO sell the
COOP and the BEST at the
lowest possible prices. In
vestigate and see if this is
not so.
Having confidence in us,
if you can't get the oppor-
tunity to come in person.
send us your order and we'll
attend to it AT ONCE. We
are sure We can please you,
but anything that is not sat
isfactoay will be made so.
EVERYTHING FOR THE
MALE MEMBERS OF
YOUR FAMILIES FROM
THEIR HEADS TO THEIR
FEET, AND FOOT WEAR
FOR ALL.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1888-11-09
PetTifed Chestnuts.

What kin is the door mat to the
door: A step father.
Why is q cats tail like the earth ?
1t 10 fur to tho end.
What is a waist of time! The mid
die of an hour glass.
Why is a doctor never seasick He
ls used TO s.e sickness.
Why does an old maid wear nit
tens: To keep Of the chaps.
What is the board of education
Tns schoolmas.er' c>pgIs.
like death Ita sto occur.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1888-11-09

from all that | have read and
head said Young DIR. Newberry.
thegreat bane Of the happines of lnv-
'eys whether engaged or married, is a
l.c f perfect frankness and conf
"a bet3 eel them. Should any
atisa to exotic doubt or jealousy
party, An explanation shoul4
nee scughs-ur''' --frer. and t1ius
Aly mach Ioutie and unhap,
BE- avoided.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1888-11-09

As& csdte Judges:
JcsEPH PRICE, d. les. SANDERS
Cross Roads, Md. La Plata, Md.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1888-11-09

]. BrnyAHIx MArrIsaLY.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-10-06
BOTTOMS BARGAINS.

Two carloads bedroom suits just
received, of excellent quality and eX-
ceedingly cheap.
New buggy harnesses at, give-away
prices.
One grand square Wagner piano.
$125.
Magnificent oil paintings
Two iron safes, metal cheap.
Large variety of clocks and notions.
Latest styles ladies' and gents reed
chairs.
A fine lot of flexible wire door mats.
Upholstering goods from 10 cents
per yard.
Kitchen and dining-room furniture.
Beautiful upholstered lounges, 81 to
$25.
Two billiard and pool tables COM
plete.
Stoves, new and secondhand, from
s. to $50.
Stereoscopian cases with so views,
50
Baby buggies, new and second
hand, So to SO.
Furniture repaired, packed and
shipped on short notice.
Mattresses of all kinds made at my
own factory.
Seven new fire proof iron safes and
one burglar proof steel chest, ditto, at
prices to defy competition.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-10-06
PARENTS CRIMINALLY LIABLE.

More than half of all deaths occur
before six years of age. An army of in
nocent, lovely children are swept
needlessly away each year. Parents
are criminally responsible for this.
The death rate of children in England
is less than half this. Acker's English
Baby SoOther has done more to bring
this about than all other causes COM
bined. You cannot afford to be with
out it. For sale by RAGLAND & Co.'S
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-10-06
ghe Daily Eight.
>~-0OOOO~-~O~-~-~-~~O~O
SATURDAY, OCTOBER, 6, 1888.

nowadays rs pm nlciau-' - is troubled
9Th embolism So the disease has become
very popular Glance over the books in po
lice headquarters and you will find long
list of persons who have at some time or
other been reported missing In nine cases
out of ten the significant word 'embolism"
is marked in red ink opposite the description
of the missing one This means he has been
found ION a toot." A decade ago, when
patient had the "jimjams," the attending
physician would say for politeness sake: my
patient is suffering from Illusion, hallucina-
ton, hypochrondriasis, somnambulism, cata-
lepsy, hypnotism, trance, ecstasy, coma," or
some other name that has reference to the
disturbance of the brain. But now, as though
by common consent, drunkenness will event
ually lead to embolism. 1t is a slang phrase,
although most physicians agree that consti-
tutional drunkenness will eventually lead to
embolism.
Embolism means the arrest of some solid
body in the arteries or capillaries which has
been carried along in the course Of the circu-
lation. 1t generally fibrous matter, which
forms clot 1t passes along until it reaches
a small artery and there it lodges EmboliSm
of the brain is very serious matter. 1t
stops the circulation, and acts considerably
like lightning stroke. A person suffering
from an attack of embolism is stricken to the
ground, sometimes without moments warn.
ing.-Chicago Herald
THE FLIGHT OF TIME.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-10-06
BETTER THAN SUICIDE.

Professor Arnold says: can incur
.ble dyspeptic is justified in commit
ting suicide" We will guarantee to
cure any dyspeptic within three
months by Acker's English Dyspepsia
Tablets For sale by RAGLAND d Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-10-06
Anton HanniCh,

Anton Hannich,
Carriage painter, informs"st the pub
lie, customers and friends, that
he is now prepared to do salts
factory work embracing every
thing in his line at reasonable prices.
Country orders promptly attended to.
Shops at 30 Elm street, between No
Ian and Dawson streets, San Antonio
Texas. 6-l2-6m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-10-06

Time has two wings and flies away,
One wing is night, and one is day.
We scarcely note its rapid fight,
Bewildered by the radiant light
= Upon its wings 81 golden bars,
And the illuminating stars.
George W. Bungay IN Youths Companion.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-10-06
Do NOT SUFFER ANY LONGER.

Knowing that%%va cough can ..ssssbe
checked ilSSa day, and the first stages
of consumption broken in a week, we
hereby guarantee Acker's%- English
Cough Remedy, and will refund the
money to all who buy, take it as per
directions, and do not find our state
ment correct. For Sale by RAGLAND
& Co. 8
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-10-06

lob PRINTING-Of every description, done
j at the LIGHT office. Satisfaction given
very time, or money refunded.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-07-12
AURELIAN SPRINGS.

EDITOR DEMOCRAT Il noticed in
the Roanoke Ne1gS sometime ago that
the friends Of Mr.. L. 0. Wilcox
would like to vote him to some Of
fee. Why not vote for him for
Sheriff of Halifax county? l hear
him spoken of by both parties as be-
ing the proper man to nominate for
Sheriff.
The crops 10 this section have i'm
proved considerably and are looking
remarkably well.
am glad to say Aurelian Springs
will soon have fouc clubs: A Farm
ers' Alliance, Farmers Institute
Club a Cleveland and Fowle Club
and a Scotland Neck DEMOCRAT
Club-pretty good for Aurelian
Springs.
We were very sorry indeed to hear
through the mail last Saturday that
tina editor of the DEMOCRAT was
sick. We hope he is better.
Miss Olenza Jackson, of Littleton,
is visiting Mrs. w. T. Jenkins.
Miss Annie Brewer, of Scotland
Neck, is visiting friends and re-
latives in this section.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-07-12

Mrs. T. \. Harrison, WHO has
been visiting relatives in Hal!fHX
returned home Monday.
The beautiful and fascinating Miss
Sarah Harrison, who has been visit
inc in Tarboro and Wilson, returned
home Monday.
Several of our young people at
tended the picnic at Littleton last
Wednesday.
Mr.. II. NJ. Barrow and lady left
to-day on a trip TO Louisburg.
Miss Lizzie Lewis, pretty anc
charming young lady Of Goldshoro
who has been visiting Miss Lncy
Garrett, returned home Wednesday
DR.. Matthews, Messrs. }. p, TyreP
Thos Taylor and others t,ndcC
the Farmers Alliance meeting "A
Halifax last Friday.
Rev. DR.. A. :. Smith breaches il
Franklin Va, next Sunday.
More Anon,
WILL Tom.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-07-12
Crop Report for week ending
-suIy 9Th.

HGt'fGT.-''C Crops looking well general
ly; cotton very fa7orably Affected Hi
'on.--"Ail crops are looking well, but
the temperature FOR the week has been
too cool for crops. The weather Is fine
fer all crops to-day, 9th" Edgecombe.-
"A Ii growing crops are now dong fairly
well, though the bad stand Of corn is fast
being remedied. The Oat crop is being
harvested and coming IL short" Nash.
-"COtton crop still improving. Corn
has been injured some by worms and is
below the average" Hoane.-''f 'roDs
are Improving rapidly" Dupjin.-" The
past week has not been so favorable. as
crops begin to need rain and work.
! Cdrteret,-'V Very little rain for the past
week. Rain is needed for all crops. "
/ .jobnston.-"All crops are now doing
we'll" Cnioh.--''WIth no raintul, con.
! tnued high temperature and nuch sun
shine, az crops have been untavorablv
affected the past week. Gardens especi-
ally are needing rain. These conditions
! apply to about two tifths OF Union lying
south to southeast o! and around this
| station. The rest of the county has had
rams, and crops are in good condition. ="
| No orc.--"COOl and dry up to evening Of
the 5th. Heavy rain on the night of the
9Th. which has greatly benefited crops
! Cotton and corn looking well considering
dry weather. Very good crop of tobacco
Gardens generally poor" FronE7j71 -
The weather during the week has been
favorable, especially the last few DAYS
and nights. Cotton is now growing rapid
Iy. Just IN midst of harvesting oat crop.
which IS only tolerable." Udyren :
"CrOpS generally in good condition and
growing nicely under the favorable
weather. Cotton disposed to run up too
much, Small grain harvested in good
condition. General outlook good" For.
syth.-"A II crops and grasses are grow.
ing nicely" Orange. I'VE had good
shower last night 9th, but not enough
to make a season. Corn, tobacco anC
grass need rain" AIdmance.
farmers differ about the tobacco CROP
some say it is doing well, others not Sc
well. Gardens need rain. Corn no
suffering yet" S0keS.--" Rainfall temp
erature and sunshine for the last seven
, days all we could ask" LincoIB. Got
ton looking well, though late 1t wa
; injured in some places by frost. Hav,
, rot suffered for rain yet Qereland. -
The wheat crop is now being harveSIe,
and an average crop has been made. Corr
crop fine, especially on the billy land
Corn growing rapidly" Ldtdrba. -
Moderate thunder showers Wednesda,
t and Thursday. All crops favorably al
fected.' CabmTrS.- --"Cottor favorabl,
affected. The reports from the whea
crop are very unfavorable, some being a.
low as one-halfa crop" CaldtccU - Cor
, is promising. Warm nights and gentl
showers have fine effect" Wake -
Cotton looks green and healthy and f1e
from lice; growth rather smaller tina
= usual; blooming"
H B. BATTLE, Phi. D..
Director
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-07-12

A RIDE IN EDGECOMBE.-In COM
pany with DR.. Savage, the writer
to0k little ride into EdgecOmbe
last Monday in the interest of the
proposed new bridge access Fishing
Creek. We found the crops in Edge
combe looking well. The growth Of
the crops generally is far but not
large. The cotton AMI the corn are
looking thrifty and invariably the
crops are clean and show good cul-
tiyatiOn. Those of special mention
who showed US COurtesIes and treat
ed US to the sight OF fine crops were:
Mr.. Gray Bry an, who has fine farm
and cultivates it well. Mr. +. Nj.
Pope we think has, all things cons
sldered, the best crop we saw es-
pecially his corn crop. 1t was our
pleasure to enjoy for few hours the
hospitalities of his home, and we
were right royalty entertained by
him and his admirable lady. DR.,
W. 7. Mayc has fire farm and so
completely HOeS IN his ,feldS that we
were unable to find him near his
home,
Rev. G. II. Cooke has one Of the
hand9Ome8t homes IN all the country.
He and his clever family were quite
interesting and there is an air of
business round about that pleases
you from first sight. DIR. James
Anderson has nice farm and ap
pears to be among the thriftiest oil
the people of that section. Mr.. l..
L. Lyon is the man to get the worth
of his money out Of his employees
for he Lives in his field" also, and
sees what is dO1e there, Me.Srs
Spier Bethany and $. G, Whitfield
were polite and entertaining and We
were pleased with what we saw OF
their farms. Altogether we had 6
pleasant and enjoyable ride and
days acquaintance, notwithstanding
the heat and the dust,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-07-12

The President in returning a pen
@s'ou bill to the Senate without his
approval, has this to say in his mes
SAGE:
Il cannot spell out any principle
upon which the bounty of the gov
eFument Is bestowed through the in
strumentality of the food of private
pension bills that reach mc. The
theory seems to have been adopted
that no man who served In the army
can be the subject of death or i'm
paired health except they are charge
able to his service. Medical author.
ties are set at naught, and the most
startling relation IS claimed between
alleged incidents of military service
and disability of death. Fatal apps
plexy Is admitted as the result of
insignificant wounds, heart disease is
attributed to chronic diarrhma. con-
sumption 10 hernia and suicide
traced to army service in a wonder.
fully devious and curious way"
Most uen in Mr.. Cleveland's
own party and many IN the
Republican party admire the
Presidents course. IN the main,
drought his entire administration
In nothing has Mr.. Cleveland show.
ed himself more patriotic and STEADY
handed in the true service of his
country, through the functions OF
MS office, than in his bold fight all
the time against the floods OF Unjust
pension bills. We admire his posi-
tiveness in the clear cut terms in
which he opposes the unnecessary
granting OF pensions. There is no
reason, right or justice in giving to
every man who happens to be ailing
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-07-12

Judge Russell has declined to
accept the nomination for Supreme
Court, and advises the Republican
party to form a coalition with the
prOhhitiOnistS
1t is very evident that the ReLub>
hCsns in this State are coming to
The fight with very little hope or
expectation OF winning. But there
is no surety Of their defeat or of our
success, only IN the determined effort
on our part to do our best through~
out the entire campaign. Many things
today presage great changes in the
politics of this country Tor the next
two decades. The Democratic party
has many n hard battle ahead if it
sha'! maintain the supremacy winch
il now holds. 1t augurs very little
for our future success that there will
sac 4 simple walk over with us this
ycsr. Powerful influences may be
Mt work to undermine the true prine
ciples of Democracy which may yet
have to give place TO something it,
tolerable to the lovers Of national
prosperity. IT Democrats expect
permanent power, they mus, stand
hv their cOlOrs always.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-07-12
The new Bridge Across Fishing
Creek.

There Will be Joint meeting on Thurs
day, 18th inst Of the citizens Of Scotland
Neck and the farmers Of both Halifax
and EdgeCombe counties. who are inter
ested in the building of a new bridge
across Fishing Greek at the Lyon Seine
Place" back of DIR. NJ. 7. Savage's farm
The meeting VIII be held on the bank
of the creek at this well known point, and
the matter Of building a new bridge for
the mutual interest of the people of this
town and those on the opposite side Of
the creek will be consldered We have
taken two trips looking INTO the bsrticu-
lars of the matter, and Uhere can be no
question about the fact that a bridge
across Fishing creek at this point will be
of much value to the people on either
side Of the creek. Ry this means the
merchants and business men Of this com
munity will be able to handle much oil
the produce CT that fine farming section
on the bend of the creek, and the people
of that section will be thrown nearer to q
market here in Scotland Neck than they
can reach market anywhere now. Then
too, it will open up facilities fer sttend
/ ing churches On This SIDE the creek which
Will then be nearer to them than suy
they have now. 1t IS matter of grear
Importance TO the people on either side
of the creek. Let every man who feels al
interest be sure to attend. We desire tc
see representative mar there from every
house in Scotland Neck, and also a.
many of the adjacent farmers as can b,
there. Don't forget the time and place t.
Thursday, 10th, at the "Lyon Sem,
Place"
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-07-12

The next President is man pecu-
liarly fitted to preside over the dcs~
TIMES Of the greatest nation on earth.
Toledo Blnde. Rep.
Yes. and his name is Grover Cleve
land.-MOnroc Enquirer and En-
press.
All right.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-07-12

Mr.. EDITOR We ask for space
in your valuable paper 70 bring be-
fore the people the names of several
sentlemcn, who, if nominated by the
convention, will go compile tely
"wOlop1 the Republican party in
this county that their main in Il
gators will shake the dust off If
their unholy feet and depart for
more congenial chimes and all of the
people will rejoice at their departs
ure. Enough of this. Now, Mr..
Editor, we present for the public's
approval the following names: The
first to start cur list is Major Emry
of Weldon, for the Senate who Can
carry more Republicans with him
than any man in the county and
has the Democratic party entirely
united on him? Next IS Col. John
son, Of Littlcton, for the House. His
ability and popularity are known
Thindly, we have amongst as
young man who is representative
man of the rising young Democracy
The host of supporters that he Cal
rally to his support cannot be esti
mated. We present to you as dele
gate for theHouse Mr.. A. Mcdowell
a polished gentleman, q business
success who knows no such word q;
| fail. Add Messrs B. |. AllsbroOl
to this list for Sheriff, W. a. Dunn
for Register of Deeds, and you have
a ticket that can't and won't b.
beat. What say yon, Mr.. EDITOR
MANY VOTERS,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-07-12

THE BEST SALHG - H. world 'or
Cuts. BRUISES, Sores, Ulcers, Salt i,iic'i'n,
Fever Sores, letter. ChappcI Hands,
Chilblains. Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tons. and positively cures Piles, or no
rav renmrcd. It's guaranteed to give
Reflect satisfaction, or money refunded
Price 20 cents pcf ro%.
SALE BY & Z. " lIrt1ND i Co
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-07-12

pension, supply because be has
been in the military service. "h"'
gentlemen Of our national council
who we say, pays the taxes from
which yol lavishly pension the
widows OF BIZ men? Whose brow
is covered with sweat-drOPs whose
hands are horny with toll, whose
clothes are common, whose foot Is
ecantv, who~c purse j. cmtty, whose
coffin is pine. and WHO c 81 aft j.
roush stone from natures own G"rm-
inc? Whose Is this LOTT 1t is that
Of the poor, honest laboring mar d.
Do the naUional representatives.
know this? If they do not they are
totally untitled for the place they
occupy and ought TO be reduced to
their proper places, "hewers OF woo"
and drawers of water" Our repre-
SentatIves from every nook ana
corner Of this broad land know full
well that the laboring man pays the
taxes from which some of them desire
to pension the widow of avery man
who dies from diseases, such as the
President noted in our quotation
above. All honor to Grover Cleve-
land for standing boldly against the
pension frauds, and for his VERY,
ing devotion 20 his patriotic duty.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-07-12

We don't think the SIedman
boom for U. s. Senate will amount
to much. Senator Ransom can do
more for us than any man we can
send there. We are in favor of Rams
som succeeding himself, for many
reasons, which we will make known
at the proper time.-Carthage Biode
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-07-12

Ben Harrison will sing in Novem-
Der:
"Of all sad words Of tongue or pen,
The saddest arc these, 1t can t be Ben.
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