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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-17
SensihIe Calculation.

The Stdr calculates Tor advertisers
thus:
Ii a merchant spends one hundred
dollars in advertising and it increases his
gross sales six hundred dollars ne loses
nothing, provided his profit on the goods
sold amounts to twenty per cent. If his
gross SALTS are inCreased twelve hundred
dollars he makes one hundred dollars
clear profit by the advertising, or one
hundred per cent. on his investment.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-17

10000 Brick For Sale-any quality
ss~.rcu Railroad track running to both
ra,@~ enables me to furnish brick in first
c.r-~ condition. Refer to }. II. Ruffin,
--..-. Rocky Mount Cotton Mills.
SILAS LUCAS,
..r# i'm. Wilson, \. &.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-17


located near l'''c' - " ~ ~,
laiadoIlIa ia, H.
6OO acres ID cu'II'"Ao" anu '"'"''''
in pasture.
VIII rent for Sl,O.V " year OF 80
bales cotton
VIII lease Tor longer tWt
Address T.. r. III-I'i Ah''
Scotland NtcN, \. g
North Carolina Ia the N1p'F'"F
Halifax County. \ C""f'' AIAI 'r"''
l07.'.
Lucy " hItakcr, IIaIniH
aEain7' D'".~c.
Turner Whitaker, Dat )
It appearing in this action That
the summons has been ISSUED Tor the
Defendant, notifying him Of This &C
tion aud the sheriff having r.turoei
on the summons that the dctraIant
was no. to he found IN IlI.j'aN coua-
ty, and the required ali taylt having
been flied.
It's therefore on motion Of J. NJ
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-17

Pimples, Blotches, sc,'y skin,ugIy
spots, sores and ulcers. assesses
and tunors. unhealthy discharges,
such as catarrb, eczema, ringworm
and other forms of skin diseases, are
symptoms OF blood imPurity. Take
DR.. J. II. McLean's SarsaparilIa.
Fer sale by f. 7. Whitehead / Co.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-17

Ialmage's Tabernacle in New
York was consumed By fire last
~ lay. The loss was $4,000,
coye-cl by insurance, however.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-17

There are over so students at the
Agricultural and Mechanical Col~
.asa III Raleigh,
The President has appointed Mr..
Ctales \, Cooke, Of War-enton,
United States Attorney for the East
CHI District Of North Carolina.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-17

N..ac men will find it to their ntcrest
purchasing their Fall aud Winter outfit
...l at y Il. Joscy 4 Co.'S.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-17

lust received car load flour, and can
e. special bargains. \. b. Joscy " Co.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-17

The contest in Virginia between
Mckinney and Malone is growing
warm. There is great need that the
Democrats lose no time and spare
no labor in having all things proper
ly organized to poll every democratic
vote in The State.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-17

#7udson 4 Josey, Agents for the
ship Cotton Gin and Piedmont
-.a-heSt made. Call and see them
. shcn save money by purchasing,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-17

. ur.rVED.--A nice line Of Faust
-.aI. shoes at Edmondson Il Joscy's
..t~. Ladies and Children.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-17

I4a >.rtesv.lle Lnalmarb says:
.'It has gotten so in North Caro-
i'm that when an editor gets all OF
e.. State papers on his exchange list
lie already has a good circulation.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-17

4 gigantic statue of Columbus IS
t..ag made from Carrara marble,
70 cost $4,000, and will soon be
erected in New York CITY. Tie en-
..-lr.~a is in the hands Of prominent
I.a.ans Of that city. and the Italian
.,nveruucut has given It's promise
:. en- operate in the scheme.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-17

Al books taught in Public Schools can
.aIatN. b. Joscy ~ Co.'s.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-17

Handsome line Of SILK Fringe, Gimp.
, ...n> and Nclycts in all shades at \. B.
r..~..v A Co.'S.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-17

Tie Central Illinois Methodist
laa.c.cace recently passed resoIu-
t"os TO place the American flag in
.-.r churches and Sunday-schooI
-..m- to teach the people to reverence
.r Nst.cnsl flag and bring them in
s.. proper harmony many with ma
t..raI institutions.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-17
|. J. u T. X { + r,
RICHMOND, Va.
Gumber Commission llQerchant,

Gives personal and prompt attention.
to all consignmen,s Of Lander, Shingles,
Laths. Etc. l ~.
Storm Calendar and Weather Fore
casts for 1890. by Rev. IrI K. Hicks,
mailed to any address. on receipt Of a
two cent postage stamp.
TIE Dr.. J. H. Mclean MED, Co.,
i. L0UTS No
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-17

Hull line Of Cook Stoves a. n. b.
I.-ev 4 CO.'S.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-17

.. "argaln to be had at Edmondso1
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-17

f. Hau0-cz agent for the best
~ ~ - North Carolina, The River
. \arScy." Grccnyllle, \. Z,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-17

IF IOCH BIth 4 CHES
Or YOU are all worn out, really good fCT nothing
il is general debility. Try
BROWNS icon BTTTER8-
It will cure YOU. and give d good appetite. Sold
BY al dealers ii IDCGiCILe,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-17

The article on our editorial page
+. ~.i' on "Newspaper Reporters"
q Very timely one. Correspond
go some time exaggerate personal
e. Hr.on TO please the persons re
..--. q fo. Editors not uufrCq1ently
=. .lr same. Clear, plain state
.- e 1u>ctr~ If news are pre-
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-17

HOUSES WANTED.-There are many en-
quires made here every week fer houses,
and there is not vacant house in town.
There IS great demand for more houses
IN the town. Those who have land With>
in the corporate limits would do well to
build houses and rent them out to per.
sons who wish to come here. There is
demand for more houses and unless more
PEG lie can be accommodated Scotland
Neck can not build up so rapidly as il
might.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-17

Attorney for PLAINTIFF
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-31

.
Mr. i'orise turneh IN some sarprise, FOR
Sergt- Gwynne. by long odds the smart
est and most soldierly of the non-com-
missioned officers OF the cavalry battaI-
lion, for the first time in ms history
seemed to have forgotten himself
Though his attitude had not changed.
his face had, and strange look was in
his bright blue eyes-a look Of incre-
dulity and wonderment and trouble all
cOmhined The Iicllfnnnnt r.rna fai.l..
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-31

forgive myself for being It's, means OF
seeing it, but keep my confidence. and
heep-t this until every body il talking
about 1t; it will come soon enough"
Naturally, Mr.. Perry went home some
what perturbed in spirit and all alive
with conjecture as to what these things
could mean The first notes of ''assem-
bly, of the trumpetersr known
as FIRST cali him from his sleep.
and by the time the men marched out to
the stables he had had his plunge bath. a
vigorous rub and chance 10 think over
his plans before following in their tracks,
dressed for his ride. The establishment
of Lieut.. Parke, the junior Of the troop.
was something almost too deep for words
when Perry came bounding to his side
what on earth brings you out. NedY"
was his only effort
"Going for a gallop-down the Monee;
that's al I ba xrarft l..I -
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-31


Ds,ne an object of GOODNESS and aver
sion the other danes and damsels of /
sno ,ison. Very short lived, there
49,, ,,een the little fiirtations that
49, sLp,s,;s from time to time in those
Belknap wei wherein Capt. and Mrs
,nents of soSmong the chief orna-
seemed to be talk; but now matters
the very day that other shape. From
dismounted in fronteVaSo nV Nea Ferry
tiers and with his sold elnaap guar,
to the then commanding sssc use t tepofsea
Brainard and his battal 90 'n aaS Iol
would arrive in the course eSiiy
three hours, Mrs. Belknap hss ev;n 49, ~
contentment in his society ana assnuaS
an air of quasi-proprietorship thu servea
to annoy her garrison sisters moretban
little. For the time being all the cav.
airymen were bachelors, either by ac-
tual rank or "by brevet," as none Of the
ladies of the -th accommodated the hot
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-31

49, 80. Nsts
me th.fihfsransta OF fsfs sfrls-.st,ti,.s,, %
ana comtnission-agaiust the rca.tIlations
were men who openly said he chad the
making of one of the finest soldiers in
the class" As junior second lieutenant
-''plebe"-of the regiment. he had been
welcomed by every man from the colonel
down, and it was considered particularly
rough that he should have to go to such
a company as Capt. Canker's, because
Canker was man who never got along
with any of his juniors; but there was
something so irrepressibly frank and
contrite in Perry's boyish face when he
would appear at his captains door
In the early morning and burst out
with: by Jove, captaini | slept
through reveille again this morning.
and never got down till stables
were nearly over" that even that cross
grained but honest troop commander
was disarmed. and. though he threat
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-31

NNs'4cs ssrtsras ..,---
whispered Then take me in Il, t-,,t
Lawrence Do you SEQ that the doctor
is leaving?"
Without saying word to any one, the
post surgeon had very quietly withdrawn
from the group on the veranda He
could not well leave by the front gate
without attracting attention; but he
strolled leisurely into the hall, took up
a book that lay on the table. and passed
through the group of officers seated
smoking and chatting there. entered the
sitting room on the south side of the
hall-the side opposite the parlor where
the whist game was in progress-and
there he was lost to sight.
A third time the bright light burst
upon the view of the gazers. A third
time, sharply and suddenly, it disap-
peared. Then for a moment all was
silence and watchfulness; but it came no
more.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-31

Iiasnfhcent cattle range there would ~.
some congenial people ranchfng near
you. Are there none at alp
Absolutely nonel There are some
ranches down in the Washita country,
but only one fine one near us; and that
might as well be on the other side of the
Atlantic. No one from there ever
comes here; and DIR. Quin is the only
living soul in the garrison who ever got
within the walls of that ranch. What
he saw there he positively refuses to tell,
despite all our entreaty."
"You don't tell me there's a ranch
with mystery here near Rossiterp' ex-
claimed Mr.. Perry. with sudden interest.
why, | do, indeed! Is it possible
you have been here two whole weeks
and haven't heard of Dunraven Ranch?"
\ I've heard there was such thing; l
saw 1t from distance when out hunting
ene other day. But what's the mystery?
hot
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-31

startled when. as though gathering him
self inaether The snrooant f.Itn-i....I.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-31

whereY
Down TO the Ranch. sergeant-thai
one you can just see. away down the
valley"
Il know, sir; but-the manner"
"Dunraven Ranch.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-08-03
LIZZIE.
RY EUGENE FIELD.

I wonder ef all wimmin air
 Like Lizzie is when we go out To theaters an concerts where Is things the papers talk about. Do other Nimmin fret an stew Like they wuZ bein' crucified Fretfin' A show or concert through. With wonderful ef the baby cried? Now Lizzie knows that gran ma < there To see that every thing iS right, Yet Lizzie thinks that gran'ma'S care Ain't good enun f'r baby. quite; Yet what am tO answer when She kind uv tidgetS at my side, An asks me every now and then "I wonder if the baby cried?" Seems like she seen two little eyes A piniu' t'r their mothers smile Seems like she heern the pleadin cries IV one she thinks uV all the while, An so shes sorry that she come, An though she altuS tries to hide The truth, she'd ruther stay to hum Than wonder ei the baby cried. Yes, wimmin folks is all ahke- Ky Lizzie you kin judge the rest, There never wuZ httle fyke
 But that hts mother loved him hest, And mex to hein' what be
 The husband nv my gentle bride l'd wisht WuI that Croodlin wee, With llkLlr Wonderiu ei | cried.
 Chicago NeUS
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-08-03
The Fable of the Upas Tree.

Supernatural, almost diabolical, in- fiuences are attributed to the famous upas tree, says All he Tear Around, which, according to all accounts, is 90 deadly that if & hot wind passes over 1t an o1or Is carried alony which is fatal to whoever breathes it. Old letters written from Paris in l642 by "The Turkish Spy," describe a plant cultivated in a garden in the city that blasts all that grows within ten cubits of its roots. They call it "ill neighbor" He declares that there was 8 withered circle around 1t, while the tree itself was green and thrifty. There is a tradition of a posion or upas tree that grows in the island of Java, from which a putrid steam rises and kills whomsoever it touches. Foersch, a Dutch physician Q7S3), says: "Not tree or & blade of grass is to be found in the valley or surrounding mountains. Not a beast or bird or reptile or living thing lives in the vicinity. On one occasion l,600 refugees encamped WltuAh tOul bSCu AiilC5 OA ltS aklu all but three hundred died within two months" The ialsehood of this story is exposed by Bennett who says "The tree (upas), while growing, Is quite innocuous, though the juice may be used for posion; the whole neighborhood Is most richly covered with vegetation; men may fearlessly walk under the tree and birds roost in its branches" Darwin, in his "LOves of the Plants" has perpetuated Foersch's fable when he says:
 ''On the blasted heath
 Fell Upas sits, the hydra tree of death"
 1t is probable that the fable of the blighting influence of the upas tree has been derived from the fact that there is in Java a small tract of land on which nothing can live. This is caused not by the "fell upas" but by emanAtions of carbonic acid gas, which are constantly going on. At the same time, it is quite true that the juice of the upas is deadly poi | son.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-08-03

Schoolmaster-"Yes, boys, used to study my arithmetic, and advise you to follow my example. Here, you, Tommy Smith, what are you trying to sneak out for?"
 Tommy-"You told me to follow your example, sir, and the one you just gave me blew out the door, so Pm following it."-LdWreRce Ameri- c0n.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-08-03
JASPER, MINNESOTA.
A Town Which Bids Fair to Become a
 Thriving City.


 Jasper is situated on the Wilmar X Sioux Falls railroad, just three miles from the Minnesota and Dakota line, thirteen miles south of PipestOne, Minn., and thirty three miles north east of Sioux Falls, S. D. The village is incorporated and Is about one year old. It is being built in a valley through which there runs beautiful little creek. The location for beauty and Lealthfulness cannot be surpassed. The farm lands surrounding the vil- lage are of an extraordinary quality, the soil being black and heavy. Here the observer will behold some of the best and most beautiful farms in the west. The locality which we are trying to fairly represent belongs to that fertile and unsurpassed land which the eastern man, struck with the western fever, jumped over for the mirage of the Dskotas. Strange to say, this land can be purchased as cheap as land 150 miles north of here. This is not due to any inferi- ority of soil or of location. It is due to the fact that the tide of land seekers all goes one way and to one location, when it once starts. We have many advantages over those who have gone farther north. Being farther south, we are favored in climate, consequently in corn and cattle raising. Here is the place for those to come who are seeking good farms, at low price per acre, and at payments almost to suit the buyer. Not only have we fine farming land, but we have in addition to it an abundance of good water which is difficult to find in many other localities in Minnesota and Dakota The first question & farmer asks about land is in regard to the quantity and quality of the water. In nine cases out of ten the agent has to prevaricate, just little, in regard to the water. Here we have living water-pure, cold water. It comes rushing down the hillsides and bursts forth at the foot of the valley in multitudinous springs. Here we have a natural water supply sufficient to accommodate quite a large city. Already the leading hotel of the town is supplied with water from one of these springs by means oi an hydraulic ram. By the laying oi pipes, and certainly at small ex- pense, the entire town could be easily supplied with water from a living lake situated just above and to the southeast of the town site. Not only have we the advantage of pure and living water, one of the foundation elements of great city, but we have almost on the surface of the ground an inexhaustible supply of the finest Jasper granite on the continent Those who have examined 1t readily pronounced 1t the most easy of access the most beautiful and enduring quality and the most inexhaustible supply which they have seen. These quarries are now being opened up, and several hundred cars have already been shipped. Nothing speaks better for the quality of the stone than the fhct that the influential citixene of q
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-08-03
Harvest Excursions South.

Are you waiting for an opportunity to make trip into Tennessee, MississIppi or Louisi. ana: If so, remember the Illinois Central rail road will run i've excursions to points within these states on the following dates August 6th and 20th, September 10th and a4th. and October Sth. fhe rate will be ONE PARK for the ROUND TRIP. Tickets limited to thirty days and good for stop overs south of Cairo. For excursion circular. copy of "Home Seek CTS uIde" and Farmers and Fruit G rowers' Guide to McComb City, MIss.," address the undersigned. F. F.. BOwEs, General Northern Passenger Agent. l9l Clark street, Chicago. Ill.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-08-03

The hangman should make good paragraphist. He is a most successful chOker.-B Boston Courier.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-08-03
Practicing with R. R. R.

pr. Radway & Co:
 | have been using your medicines for the last twenty years and tu all uf thttls and Fever have never failed to effs a cure. | never nythinE but yeur READY RELIEF and PILLS.
 THOS J JOSkN
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-08-03
MALARI A. Chills and Fever, Fever and Ague
 Conquered.

FEVER AND AUuE cured for FfirN CENTS. There is not remedial agent in this world that will cnrr Fever and AEue and all other Maiartoua, Bilious, Typhoid and other feVrrS aided hy Rad way 'S Pills so quickly Raiway's Ready Relief
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1889-10-25
SHERIFF'S SALE.
FOR NOVEMBER.

pY virtue Of ON Execution to me directed,
: - in the above stated case, will sell to
the highest bidder, at Public Auction, with
in the legal hours Of sale, at Union Court
House, on Monday, the fourth day Of No.
yemher next A. d., 1889, the following de-
scribed property, to wit:
246 ACRES.
All that tract or parcel of Land, situate
lying and being in Goshen Hill township, in
the County Of Union, South Carolina, con-
tanning two hundred and forty-sx acres,
more or less, and bounded by lands of
Thomas Lee Thorp, j. C.. Hunter, lands
formerly owned by Alfred r. Aughtry and
Enoree River, and others. Levied on and
to be sold as the property of Joseph
Hughcy, deceased.
TERMS OF SALE--CASH.
j. q. LONG, s. U.C.
Sheriffs Office, Oct. IL, 1889.
Qctle A 81
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1889-10-25
Mortgage sale.

NDER power of sale contained in q
~ Mortgage executed and delivered by
Mrs. Elizabeth J. Byers to Wm. A. Nichoi.
son, dated 7ih December. 1887, and recor-
ded in the Office Of the Register of Mesnc
Conveyance, for Union County in Book X, 10
page l54, will sell before the Court House
door. during the legal hours Of sale, on
Salesday in November next, the tract of
land described in substance as follows:
All that tract Of land, situate, lying and
being in Union County, State Of South
Carolina, aud known as tract No. 4, or
Home tract, in tho division of the land of
William Byers, bounded North by the pub.
Ito road and land Of Dr.. NJ, /, walker,
East by tract No. ! Of said division of land
OF VIM. Byers, South by tract No. 2, and
West by lands Of Mrs. Psrmelia Duncan
AMI Samuel Jefferies, containing
acres, more or less.
TERMS OF SALE.
One-half Cash balance payable in twelve
months, with interest from day Of sale
purchaser to give bond and mortgage of
the premises to secure the balance.
WM. A. NICHOLSON,
Mortgage.
Oct. 10, 1889.
Oct IL Al At
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1889-10-25

Tus CoTroN Or Trust. New Y.rs, Oct.
l8.-lt was reported here this morning from
Trenton, N. j., that the American Cotton
Oil Trust had filed on application there to
increase its capital twenty millions; but at
the office of the cotton oil trust it was said
the Increase in the capital is for tho oonsol-
idatiou of the American Cotton Oil Company
and the National Cotton OIL Company.
II was further said: "The Am erican Cot.
ton Trust has not increased, or made any
application to increase its stock, aud could
not make such application to to the secre-
tary of the state Of New Jersey. The com
pany referred to Is an entirely different or
ganiza,ion. 1t is a corporation formed to
carry on the business of manufacturing and
dealing In cotton oil and all its products
II 10 not denied that this company is on
friendly relations with the trust organize.
lion ~
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1889-10-25

"TRouBLE IN De CHuncH."-Rather a
novel case was tried here last Wednesday
before Trial Justice c. NJ. Miller and q jury
In which the pastor Of st. Panrs BaEtis'
Church, (colored,) Rev. r. NJ. rGs indic,e5
figured IS the defsndas' that Aldrioh had
for trespass-a-fhe deacons Of tho church
lost a~n the congregation (and especially
-sae female portion ofit) he was reetus incmria.
Aesentiy the deacous held q meeting and
and called another pastor. Last Sunday
-moSplps ct SUNDAY school it. -mas- amour mead
k-a'sst night. The pastor, being pre-
sent annpunced that there would be sevice
as usual. When hour arrived the door of
the church was locked, but the sexton went
In at the window and unlocked the door.
The pastor went in and preached. Prior 10
this, however, it appeared from the evidence
that tho deacous had served written notice
upon the pastor that his services were no
longer wanted. So said officials brought
suit against Aidricl, the pastor, for trespass.
The case o:cuped tho entire day. The
jury failed TO agree and uistrial was or
dered--LdUrens Herald