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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-07
FINGER Y Ais.

Ny son had breaking out on his IA ce
as ringwOrm, then on his hands as letter,
then it came in spots on bis back and
hips. His finger nails seemed about to
drop off, and his condition was alarming.
Under treatment of physicians he grew
worse for five years. He began to take
s. S. S. and the eruptlOns began to disap-
pear He continued to take it and every
sign of the plague left him. He owes
his restortion to Swift Specific. w. g..
CROSS,
Lcesburg, Co, Sept, IS, 1883.
THREE BOTTLES.
| regard S. S. S. as certain cure for
rheumatism, as three bottles cured me
of that trouble with which ] had been
painfully afflicted with for several years.
l.. 0. WIILIFORD.
Rock Mills, 5. c., Oct. u 1883,
Nine years ago Scrofula attacked two
of my children. and they were badly
afflicted with that disease, which resisted
the treatment of my family physician. /
was persuaded to use Swift Specific by
seeing account of cures in my county
paper The improvement was app aren't
from the first few doses, and IN a short
time nv children were cured, and are still
sound and well. JOHN WILLIAMS.
Lexington, Va.
SwIFT's SPECIFIC is entirely vegeta-
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which permanently cures ScrOfu!a, Blood
Humors, Cancer and Contagious Blood
Poison. Send for books on Blood and
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Drawer g. Atlanta Ga,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-07
TUESDAY, 26TH.

Al l.
Code Of North Carolina to mayors Of
towns and cities passed third read
ing. The railroad commission bill
claimed the attention of the Senate
nearly all day, and they adjourned
without a vote on it.
House "A bill was introduced
to Incorporate the N, C. Baptist
Orphanage Association.
O her bills were introduced of q
local nature.
WEDNESDAY, 27TH.
SENATE THE consideration OF
the railroad commission was again
before The Senate.
Amono various amendments, Mr..
Emry offered an amendment that the
provisions Of the bill unless app!ica-
bic to all roads in the State shall be
void and of no effect.
HOUSE - he hill in regard to the
Governors mansion was before the
House. 1t provided for the CON-
pleton, but was lost by q vote Of SO
to AZ.
THURSDAY, 2SIH.
SENATE The railroad commits
sion still before the Senate.
StrOng speeches pro and con.
The bill on It's second reading
failed to pass by vote of ayes % =,
noes %. Those who voted In the
affirmative were Abbott, Aycock,
Bailey, Brock, Campbell. Leeper,
LeGrand Little, Lucas, Payne. Pou,
Reid, Robinson, Shaw, Stills, Smith,
Toms, Turner Of Catawba, Turner of
IEeden, Twitty, Williams ofC1mber,
| land, Williams Of Pitt 20.
Those who voted in the negative
were Messrs. Banks Barber Bennett,
Blair, Briggs, Brown, Copeland,
Crawford, Emry, Falkner. Farthing,
Green, Hampton, Holton, Hughes.
Kerr, King, L}ncbsck, Long, Lusk,
Means, Moore, Rice, Stubbs, Thomas,
Warters. White and Wimberly-28.
Mr.. Em7y moved to reconsider the
vote by which the bill failed to pass
its second reading and to lay that
motion on the table. The motion to
lay on the table prevailed.
HOUSE :-.After various discussions
&C., at the night session, the two
Houses 'oted for the election OF
Trustees for the State University.
FRIDAY, MARCH 1sT.
SENATE Tho Governors Man,
sion occupied most Of the time oil
the Senate, After various discus
sions on amendments. Mr.. LeGraud
offered an amendment that the Man.
sion be sold for not less than $4,000
and building be purchased for the
Governors Mansion at a cost not
more than $4,000. The amendment
was adopted. After discussion al
length, the bill passed it's third read
ing as amended by rs to Is.
At the night session the bill tc
reduce the legal rate of interest be
ing put on its third reading failed tt
pass; ayes 16, noes %.
| HOUSE A bin passed third read
ing compelling all glnners to branG
the cotton bales they gin with tn,
name of ginner, weight, &C. Thi:
bill is applicable to Halifax, Stanly
and Cabarrus counties only.
SaTI-RDAY 2ND
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-07
HELP IN TINE OF NEED.

When a man is drowning he viii grasp at straws,
but straws will not save him. Extend TO him a
life-boat and his rescue is certain.
M James A. Greer of Athens. Ga, (endorsed By
the editor of the Athens BannecWatchmanl makes
the following statement:
81 am first cousin Of the late Ex-Governor Alex
ander II. Stephens, and have been postal clerk on
different railroads since 1868. For ten years h7vo
been sufferer from cancer on
CANCER my face. which grew worse
until the discharge Of matter became Profuse and
very offensive became thoroughly dsgustsd with
blood purifiers and pronounced them humbugs, as
! had tried many without relief.
Finally was induced to use Botanic Blood Balm,
(B. B. b. The offensive discharge decreased at
once and the hardness disappeared, It became less
and less in size until nothing remains except scar
gained aesh and strength, and al! who have seen
me bear testimony. cannot say too much in its
praise"
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-07
houses,
FaRAs AsO OIAER PROPERLY FOB sGLE

y good river farm, known as "Tac
Smith Farm" 425 acres, 200 acres
cleared. Well adapted TO corn, cotton.
peanuts, whest. oats, and as fine
grass and clover land as there is in
the State. 225 acres wood land Of
pine, oak, gum and crYpross growth.
A 4-7oom building, good cotton gin,
"A stalls, barn and good tenant
houses. The farm is not subject to
overflow hy freshets in Roanoke
river Situated | milo from the
river . miles from Scotland Neck
r. r., a miles from Scotland Neck.
Price 81, 250-one-fo fourth cash and
balance on easy terms.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-07
SATURDAY 2ND.
SENATE.

SENATE.
The bill making an appropriation
of $4,000 for 1889 and $4,000 for
1890 for the support Of the institution
for the Deaf and Dumb and the Blind
was taken up. Mr. Twitty sent up
an amendment to strike out $4,000
and insert $4,000. Lost. The bill
passed it's second and third readings.
House.:
Mr., IIoke, from the committee on
penal institutions, reported favora>
bly, the bill relating to the board of
directors Of the State Peuitentiary.
The hill reduces the number of d.
rectOrs from 8 to and pays them
500 each per annum instead of $500
as now, and requires that they shall
give all their time if necessary to the
management Of the institution and
make and publish quarterly reports.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-07
3 7 At
81 q e Z Q 2 Z

Dy virtue of judgment of the Superior
ID Court of Halifax, rendered in the
case of R. p. Page and wife VS.. j. T.
Dawson, shall sell tor cash, at the
courthouse in Halifax, on Monday, April
LIST. 1899, that tract of land in said coun-
~ sold by g. Y. Hardee 70 J. I. Daw-
son, containing about $50 acres, more or
less, lying upon Beaver Dam and Little
Swamps, and occupied by W. II. Hays.
This 2Sth Feby, 1899.
K. o. BURTON. JR..
81 At. Commissioner.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-07

- The "Edmondson Farm near
Hilrs y Roads. AIS acres. l40 acres
cleared adapted to corn, cotton, oats,
clover and grass. The wood land
growth pine and gum. Fine 2story
lO-room house. Good gin.housc,
stalls and all other necessary outs
houses. Fine orchard-ftuils in
abundance. Good water. AS fac
country residence as there is in Hal
flax county. i miles from Scotloud
Neck, u miles from Spring Hi.
Price s., 50O-one-f fourth cash and
the balance on easy terms.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-07

PISA, FITS stopped free by d.
kunc's Great Nerve Re>torer. No Fits
after first days use. Marvellous cures.
Treatise anu -. 90 trial bottle free 20 FIt
cases. Send to DR.. Kline, 93l Arch ST,
Philadelphia, Pa.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-07
FARM FOR SALE.

500 acre farm for sale near Crow.
ellis. Th-cc.Aorse farm cleared.
Good houses, orchards ana our.
houses.
Prlee $500 or part cash sal
balance on easy terms.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-07
A. II. Morris, Pine Bluff, Ark, writes:

A. II. Morris, Pine Bluff, Ark, writes:
"Hot Springs failed entirely 20 cure me Of several
terrible, indolent running ulcers On nv legs, with
which have been troubled for many years. Sever
al doctors also attempted to cure RE but failed
HOT SPRINGS ha,,3s only Used IS p a Few %
(nade in Atlanta, Ga-) and the effect has been truly
magicalas they have all healed and am cured after
everything failed. Ny general health is also improv-
ing, appetite and digestion good. sleep soundly,
and never felt better. Doctors tod that could
not be cured.
refer to every merchant or professional man of
Pine Bluff.
~Any one interested who desires 70 know more
about the wonderful merit Of B. B B., will please
send address to Blood Balm Co.. atlanta. Ga, for
their illustrated Book OF Wonders" ~
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-07
NJ arch 4th '89.

Old pspers for sale at this office
at SOC. per hundred.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-07
ESTABLISHED IN 1872.

WILSON COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE.
wilson. \. {. For young ladies',
Si,as (. warren, Principal.
Spring session Of 1889 begins January
22nd aud continues twenty weeks.
Full corps Of accom- Plished Teachers.
Healthy location, good water. First
class boarding arrangements.
Charges very moderate.
Thorough Instruction and deciple,
For catalogue and full particulars, adj
dress The PRINCIPAL.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-07

Two good stores on Main Street,
Scotland Neck. Now occupied. and
bringing good rent. viii exchange
for real estate in the country.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-07
TuLERY ITEMS

The farmers in this section have
done very little on tbelr crops so far
owing to bad weather.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-07
THE IFGISLATU RE.

SOME THINGS THAT ARE DONE
AND SAID DAILY N TIE Leg
ISLATCRE-HOW THE LAW
MAKERS DEMEAN THEM
SELVES-BRIEF COM
MENTS on PASS
ING EVENTS.
MONDAY, FEE. 18TH.
SENATE Bill to amend charter
of Enfield passen third reading.
House "A bill was in lroduced to
prohibit Judges otSuperior courts to
adjourn court for political speeches.
The remainder Of the time was
mostly consumed in discus8ing, Oh
Ilo second reading, the bill for the
training school Of the State. 1t
finally failed to pass by 8 vote of 60
to 81.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-07

Mr., ?. C. Gregory is quite i'll al
his home in this place.
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-02-09

Here is a delightful tribute to women,
taken from one Of the many things writ
ten on the marriage question: a judi
cious wife is always nipping of, from her
husbands moral nature little twigs that
are growing in the wrong direction. She
keeps him in shape by pruning. If you
declare that you will do some absurd
thing she will find some way of prevent
ing you from doing it. A wife is grand
wielder of the moral pruning knife. If
Johnson's wife had lived there would
have been no boarding up of the orange
peel, no touching all the posts in walking
along the street, no eating and drinking
with disgusting velocity. If Oliver
Goldsmith had been married he never
would have worn that as ridiculous coat.
Whenever you find a man whom you know
little about oddly dressed, talking absurd
ly or exhibiting eccentricity of manner,
you may be sure he is not married man,
for the corners are rounded of, the little
shoots pared away, as in married men.
Wives have much more sense then their
husbands. The wife's advice is like the
ballast that keeps the ship steady.
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-02-09
STOCK MEN, AHoY !--Y0UR GREAT
OPPORTUNITY!
Come to the Big Pow-Wow on Tues
day, February 1a, 1899.

To the stockmen of Northern Montana;
You are respectfully invited to be present
at a meeting to be held at Great Falls on
Tuesday, the 18th inst, to consider the
question of organizing a company to
carry on the dressed beef business in this
section of Montana. Mr.. Lainie Higgs.
of Minneapolis, will be present and will
explain the plans Of the proposed busi-
ness.
As this is subject that is attracting
the attention of western cattle men every-
where, we hope you will be present at
the meeting. The cooperation of the
stock men is absolutely essential to the
success of this enterprise.
Yours truly,
E. G. MACLAY.
T. E. COLLINS.
j. T. ARLINGTON.
I." ROBERT VAUGHN.
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-02-09
Rus.ia's Great RaafwsY scheme.

The truly monster enterprise of the
day is the Russian Pacific railroad, in
tended to connect st. Petersburg and the
Baltic with the Pacific ocean through
Siberia. This will open a whole con-
tinent Of fine agricultural and stock lands,
besides the best timber in the world, and
mines of great value. At present great
provinces, capable of developing enormous
manufacturing industries, as we'll as
agricultural and mining, are shut up from
the world, and must remain SO until rail-
road facilities are afforded. But Russia
has in view to capture the overland trade
from Western China, now carried by
means of dromedaries. Fifty thousand
of these animals are now in use transport
ing teas. The astonishing development
of the American Northwest seems likely
to be followed by the development Of
Northern Asia somewhat in proportion. OF
course the first and main purpose of
Russia is political, but commerce will
ultimately control all such enterprises.
Meanwhile the European States are plan
ming themost extensive operations in the
way of opening up Africa to trade.
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-02-09

residing here. They should have an op-
portunity to express themselves on this
important question.
OF the president-elect Mr.. Carter said:
He is evidently brainy, prudent, con-
servative statesman, in whose care and
keeping the great interests of this mag
nificent country will be perfectly safe.
Asked as to the composition of Gen.
Harrison's cabinet, he confessed that the
newspapers are in the lead on that sub
ject. go y - -
OF the Great Falls LEADER Mr.. Carter
says It is almost everywhere; that it 10
highly esteemed a. worthy Representa-
tive Of Montana enterprise; that he really
felt proud Of it while abroad, because Of
Its very attractive appearance and its
genuine republican tone; and that 1t is
doing more valiant championinq of Mon
tana than all the other newspapers of the
Territory combined.
The LEADER also cordially welcomes
Mr.. Carter home again and takes this oc-
casion again to congratulate the republi-
cans OF Montana on our glorious triumph
q the November polls and the election 81
Thomas II. Carter to represent her inthe
councils of the nation. 80
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-02-09
JOHN BURKE,
PROPRIETOR
CASCADE HoTEL,
Comfortable rooms and excellent table. Popular
prices. First avenue South, between
Third and Fourth Streets. No bar.
Centrally located.
GREAT FALLS, MONTANA.


Territory Of Montana, county of Cascade IS.
In the Police Court Of Great Falls, Mont, before
Geo. E. Huy, Police Magistrate.
as Greensfelder, Flarsheim 4 Co., Plaintiffs, vs..
C. p Thomson Defendant.
The people Of the Territory OF Montana:
To the above named Defendant, greeting:
You are hereby summoned to be and appear
before me, Geo. e. Huy, Police Magistrate, in and
for the city Of Great Falls county Of Cascade. ct
my 0fce In Great Falls, within ten days after the
completion Of my service Of this summons upon
you, then and there to make answer to the com.
plant of Gfensfelder Flarsheim & Co. the above
named plaintiffs In civil action to recover
the sum Of two hundred and fourteen dollars
and sixty:fve cents, for goods sold and deliver
an and .sean value st sloS ass and unpaid. snd
for goods sold by A. Nathan to defendant to
the amount and value of $l266, which account
was sold and assigned by said Nathan to plaintiffs
before the COMMENCEMENT Of this action for value
8nd In default thereof, judgment will be render
ed against you, c. P. Thomson. the above named
Defendant, for the sum of two hundred and four
teen dollars and sxy cents and costs Of suit In
their behalf expended.
Given under my hand this 18th day Of January,
A. D. 1883. GEO. E. HUY,
Police Magistrate.
C. H. BENTON, Plaintiffs Attorney.
Date Of fifst publication January 20, 166e.]
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-02-09
Confirmatory Facts.

VIM. j. McGarigle, who decamped SO
suddenly from Chicago about a year ago
it was reported with large amount of
other peoples money, has been living ut
Banff, famous watering-place on the
Canadian Pacific railroad, at the foot OF
the eastern slope of the Rocky Noun
tains. It seems that, all efforts st extra
dition having failed, Nh. McGarigle has
quietly settled down 70 business there.
His friends claim that he has been more
sinned against than sirming. In recent
letter to the Chicago Tribune he says Of
the climate around Calgary, with which
we shall probably be in communication
by rail ere long:
"With regard to the climate of this
Northwestern county must express my
surprise at the marvellous weather with
which we have been favored during the
last season and which, am informed is
not exceptional. The esummer is a long
season of sunshine. The days are de-
lightfully warm and bright, but seldom
if ever hot, while the nights are always
cool and refreshing. Another thing that
excites the wonder of the visitor is the
long duration of daylight, darkness being
coufined at midsummr to the hours be-
tween 10 p. m. and $50 a. m. Even at
this time Of writing tie weather is still
bright and exhibits n'ne of the severity
which is commonly Supposed to exist in
this region. We have had just sufficient
snow to make good sbighing, but at no
time thus far has been necessary to
wear warmer clothing than would be re-
quired at the same season in the Ohio
Valley.
"Those who have pissed many winters
in this section decidedly prefer its climate
to Ontario or any Of tie eastern provinces.
And this is not only tue of this immedi-
ate locality, but applies to the country
lying far to the northeast, including Ed
monton and Prince Albert, u part Of the
country which only : few years ago was
considered to be frzen region, fit only
for the red man and he buffalo, but now
proves to he spladid wheat growing
section"
The foregoing seem contirmatory of our
theory of an undergoing change in the
climate and tempeature of this great
northwestern regionso recently regarded
as inhospitable and uinhabitable because
of its cold and drear winters. He also
writes of the cordiafeelings universally
cherished by the pople there towards
the government andoeople of the United
States.
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-02-09

KISSING IN oLDEN DAYS.

The communion of congenial souls b,
osculation is one of those ancient custom
which never grow old. As to its inven
tion, it Is certain that Nature was it's au
thor, and it began with the first court
ship. There an old rhyme which says:
But some reply, ''What fool would daunce
! II that when daunce q d0nne
| He may not have ut ladys lips
That which In daunce ho Won?"
It almost makes one wish he lived dur
Ing q certain period described by Hone II
his queer old liable Book" when in
ireland they had "kissing bees" on Eastel
Monday, on which occasion il was thu
duty Of each female to receive at s'least 8
dozen hearty Kisses" This was what
might be termed promiscuous OSCILLATION
and it is probable that these ceremonies
were extensively patronized by Eye ancient
maiden ladies" Of the day. @-
There was q time when kissing the
bride in church gave rise to some ridicul.
GUS scenes. As Il was considered hiah
honor to kiss her first, there was sree1
rush after the cere mony, and the AfaiI
damseW was often carried out in a swoon.
In the "Collters Wedding" we are shown
how a. -. - :
-Four rustic fellows wait the while
To kiss the bride at the church tie.
Time and again genius has been re-
warded with kisses. The cheering pit
which commissioned the volupfuous
Duchesse de Villars to kiss Voltaire dur
ing asuccessful performance of aMerope"
d1d not impose severe task on the fair
lady, nor was the kiss ungraciously re-
ceived. The Duchess of Devonshire
offered to kiss all those who voted for her
favOrtte Fox when he was in the hot CON-
test for Westminster, and ON . par with
this enthusiastic action was that Of Lady
Gordon at one of the Scotch uprisings in
behalf of Prince Charlie. She turned
recruiting sergeant and offered as bounty
shilling to be taken from between cher
ry ripe lips by the mouth of the recruit,
One would suppose that kissing would
obtain in Iceland, as the act Is said to give
warmth to the blood; but not 80. A man
who osculates an unmarried female
against her will (note the line, reader)
renders himself liable; and even il he has
obtained the lady's sanction, her cruel
guardian can demand legal reparation!
Who does not remember the story of
the jolly vicar who, when he had obtain
ed the long-sought kiss, wanted another
and another, and when he, had taken a
score, would exclaim-
Now to my twenty add hundred more.
A thousand 70 that hundred. % kiss on.
TO make that thousand up q million;
Treble that million, and when that's done,
Lets kiss fresh as when Nc nrst begun
We might proceed ad infinitum with
this congenial subject, but as kisses upon
paper are "but hollow mockerv." we
decline. As "Bluff King Hal" said to
Anne Boleyn-
Sweetheart
And not to kiss yOu,
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-02-09
GREAT FALLS CITY.

Located at the Great falls of the Missouri.
which furnish the mightest available
Water-power On the eAmericancontinent If
not on the globe, is the Queen City of the
Northwest.
She is within ten miles of the most ex-
tensive Coal fields and Iron district in the
West, beyond and almost contiguous to
which are exhaustless mines of Gold.
Silver, Copper aud Lead.
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-02-09
The Annexation Question.

OTTAWA, Feb. s.-Great changes are
pending in Canada; changes which will
materially affect the future of this coun-
try and may seriously alter the relations
between the United States and Canada.
1t is reported on the best authority that
ut the conclusion of the present session
of the Federal Legislature, the govern
ment will appeal to the country on the
annexation question. Sir John Mac
donald, premier, will retire and be sue
ceeded by Chas. Tupper.
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-02-09
Disagreement Sustained.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Sat full caucus
of republican senators this morning to
discuss the admission of the Territories,
it was decided to sustain the senate con-
ferees in their disagreement upon the
omnibus bill, which proposes to admit
the two Dakotas, Montana and New
Mexico.
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-02-09
carried,
A Successful Man.

If l were asked to define the meaning
OF q successful man, should say man
who has made a happy home for his wife
and children. No matter what he has
not done in the way of achieving wealth
or honors, If he has done that, he Is q
grand success. If he has not done that.
and 1t is his own fault, though he be the
highest In the land he is most pitiable
failure.1(Ell Wheeler Wilcox.
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-02-09
GRAND MAsQUERADEBA1L.

The proprietors of the Milwaukee
house are making preparations for .
grand masquerade ball to take place ou
the evenining Of the 22nd inst. The house
will be resplendently Illuminated. Tickets
Will be sold cheap enough to preclude
The possibility Of any one staying away
on account1of the charge. A fine supper
VIII be given, one which will meet with
the appreciation of the most fastidious
eptcure. Ladies will be admitted free,