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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-13
Halifax Superior Court,

Halifax Superior Court convened Mon
day of this week with Judge Spier
Whitaker presiding. The grand Jury
was called as follows: 7. l.. House, fore
man, Robert Robertson, T j. E. Hocka-
day, G. W. Fulgum, W. V, Bobbltt,
Henry Baker, ". r. Neviu, w. P.
Threwitts, 7. L. Vinson, W. I. King, j.
W. ShearIn, Jr., S. l.. Gibson.
CHARGE To THE GRAND JURY.
Judge Whitaker was especially happy
in his charge to the grand Jury. He re-
ferred to the fact that he had for years
practiced law at this bar, which makes it
peculiarly embarrassing to him to come
now upon the bench. His friends were
around him, and perchance some enemies,
which made it peculiarly hard task for
him 10 act here in the capacity Of Judge.
lie. therefore, begged the indulgence Of
Jurors and sutoIs and members Of the
bar and asked all to help him in the dis
to charge the grand jury. He broke away
from the long standing custom of making
a long charge to the grand jury, defining
every species of crime that should come
under their attention. He said that when
this custom was begun nearly hundred
years ago, this was necessary; but it is
not necessary now. The work Of the
newspapers, telegraphs and other i'm
provementS render It now unnecessary
for Judge from the bench to attempt to
define the many crimes that come under
the laws Of the State. He said that
inasmuch as mans time is bis money,
it is not right for him to consume the
time of Jurors, suitors aad witnesses in
delivering a charge that could not posi-
bly, be remembered by the jury, He said
that it costs from 81 to $50 a minute to
run court, and therefore It ought to be
done with as much dispatch as practicable.
He called especial attention to tie oath.
Oaths have become so common that they
are many times disregarded. But they
are most solemn and should be so re-
earded.
He dwelt only on those things to which
his attention had been called by the
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-13
Homicide at EEObsood.
A BARREL SLAVE THE WEAPON.

A BARREL STANE THE WEAPON.
News comes that on Tuesday
night of last week at Hobgood Messrs.
Lafayette House and Ben Rogers got into
what was considered trivial dispute by
the bystanders, when House struck Rog-
ers a blow on the head with a barrel
staye. After lying speechless for some
time Rogers got up and made some re-
mark about the bad plight in which he
would have to present himself to his wife.
He was carried home and walkcdWp and
down the yard once or twice. House &C
companied him and tried to wait on him,
and asked him if he did not want dram.
Rogers made some reply by sign and
never spoke again. There was a knot il
the barrel stave which made the blow
more serious.
DR.. X. Leggett was called, but could
do little towards relieving the unfortunate
man. Rogers died on Friday. At pre-
sent writing House his not been arrested
although papers had been issued. He
had made his escape before Rogers died.
We learn that whiskey had much to do
with the difficulty. Both House and
Rogers had a wife and several children.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-13
FOR 0gERFIFTY YEARS.

Mas, WINDOWS SOOTHING SYRUP has
been used for over fifty years by millions
of mothers for their children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. 1t soothes
the child, sottcns the gums, allays
all pain, cures wind collie, and is
The best remedy for Diarrhoea.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer ms
mediatcly. Sold by Druggists in every
part of the world. Twenty-Five cents
bottle. BE Sure and ask for Mrs. Win
lows Soothing Syrup, and take no other
Kind. 10 23 ".
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-13

Governor Mckinney, of Virginia,
says that it is not at all necessary
for a public man to drink, as is
often asserted. 1t has been his
inyarlable practice to decline all
"treats" in his political campaigns,
and lie believes that instead of
losing, he has gained votes by
abstinence.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-13

The poor white men and the poor
cOlOred men as we'll, could not see
why their goods should cost them
so much more Immediately after the
Mckinley tariff law went into effect:
and so they proceeded to vote the
democratic ticket last week with
more earnestness than they ever
had done before.
Mckinley did it with his little
Ratchet!
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-13
Fire Company Drill,

The fire company vii! practice to-day
18th, from I to Z O'Clock P. IN. The entire
company Is requested to be out. BY
request Of foreman E. y. Moore.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-13

y man in New York is trying to
live 10 days on nothingIie claims to
have discovered a strange liquid in
Africa, we believe, a drink Of which
now and then will keep him alive,
He began his fast 9Th of THIS month
and vii! fast until goth of December
If he does not starve.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-13

TIE DEMOCRAT has never felt
more encouraged with regard to its
favor with the public than now.
Good men tell us almost every day
that the paper is worth the money
they pay for it, and that they find
it very readable. We appreciate
this high opinion Of our readers,
and hope to merit it still.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-13
Scotland Neck Ministries.

The Scotland Neck Minstrel Cl4b vii
give an entertainment IN Edmondson Hall
on Thursday night, Nov. 20th.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-13
TIE COUNTY ELECTION By
TOWNSHIPS.

Of the electi n heli il uAu'ax conutv,
Tuesday. Nov. J, I,e0, the following Is
the full return from each township.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-13

The ''takir men" will be unknown
at North Carolina fairs in year or
two. Everybody deplores their
presence where they are admitted,
and everybody cOmmends the Wei
don fair and its management for
keeping them out.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-13

q. ". HickcrstaH keeps full line Of
the best clothing on the market. Call
and examine his stock, Weldon, N, c.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-13
PARAGRAPHS.
ABOUT PASSING EVENTS.
As THEY APPEAR TO THE EDITOR
THROUGH HIS OWN GLASSES AND
OTHER PEOPLES.

A good democrat said of Halifax
since the election: "There are
two things you can't down-Tam
many Hall and Halifax county"
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-13

Such political upheavaI as has
blessed the country with democratic
victory this year is a thing that
men seldom sec III the course of a
life time. Let The victory be turned
to good account and let our demo
cratic yictors quit themselves like
men in all things.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-13
,THE PEOPLES TYPEWRITER

',THE PEOPLES TYPEWRITER"
rENHE LAST INVENTED ahead Of all
l. Others in simplicity, cheapness. and
capacity for manifoldng, The only low
price Writer ever invented using NIB
bon. For manlfoding it has no superior,
regardless OF price, and has many adj
vantagcs over the high price machines.
ANY body can use 1t in few minutes,
Subject to any test desired. Price with
three extra ribbons complete and ready
for work, only 80 90. Address.
X, X. OWENs, Agt.,
s Il 3m. Scotland Neck, :. {.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-13

HIGHEST CASH PRICES paid for
- hides and sheep skins by
&. OPPENIIEIMER.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-13

HELBRONER'S NEW STOCK OF
Il Clocks, Watches and Jewelry is
quite attractive. He is busy all the while
at repairs and every body is pleased with
purchases and work done.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-13
Telegraphed The President.

Mr.. Jesse 3. Brewer last Saturday
sent the following telegram to the Prcsi
dent:
Scotland Neck, n. O., NoY, g, 1890.
Ben. Harrison, Pres. u. S. A,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-13

4 Complete line of Gents Collars,
Cuffs and Scrafs. \. b. Joscy y Co.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-13
WnMlA HEB DISEASES AND Their

TREATMENT. p pages, illustrated; price
soc. Sent upon receipt of 10c., cost
mailing, etc. Address Prof. r. II. KLINE,
NJ. D., 93I Arch ST, Philadelphia, Pa
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-13

TR INKS, Vaiscs anb Grips. all sizes
and styles at y. B Joscy x Co.'S.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-13

Goods at cost to make
room for new Brick Store
at HOFFMAN & BROS.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-13

CALL and examine our line Of Dress
Goods. The prctticst in town.
n. b. Joscy & Co.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-13

Recent elections show up well for pres
ent administration. Accept congratulate
tons. (Signedl Jesse. b. Brewer.
At present writing Mr.. Brewer has not
heard from the telegram, and it may not
have been delivered, but whether it was
or not. Mr.. Brewer has the consolation of
sending congratulations to the President
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-13

It has been stated that $25O,OOO
is consumed in single day for
drink in New York City. And
some of that vast quantity serves
every day as the first drink for
some one. but when will be the last?
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-13

I d. HILL pays highest cash prices
- . for green or dry hides.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-13
. B9OwWS IRON BI7TERS

~ -,
cures INDIGESTION, BiItousaess, Dyspepsia, Mala-
ria. Nervousness. and General Debility. Physi-
clans recommend il. AL dealers sell It. Genuine
has trade mark and crossed red lines on wrapper.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-13

If the Mckinley tariff bill had
passed three months before it did,
there would have been bat few
republicans left in the ranks to tell
the tale Of their overthrow.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-13
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

OUR STOCK IS COMPLETE.
- Edmondson d Josey.
nREsS GOODS, PRETTIEST AND
~ Cheapest in town.
CLOTHING. A BEA UTIFUL LINE
- at very low prices.
Edmondson u Josey.
TATS AND CAPS, BOTH GENTLE.I
Z man and Lads latest styles and
lowest puccs. Edmondson * J0sey.
TpRUNKSAND VALISEs, LARGEST
4 assortment ever shown III town,
EdmOndson d JOseY.
HARDWARE, EVERYTHING IN
II this line at EdmondsOn Il Jo8eY's.
DOOTS AND SHOES, OF THE BEST
ID make. Latest styles and lowest
prices. EdmondsOn L Josey.
DAGGING AND TIES. BAG CLOTH
ID and Cotton ties. plenty On hand.
EdmOndsUn d JO8cy.
~ OTTON GINS, ONE NEW so SAW
~ Winship and two second hand 40
and 60 saw gins on hand-cheap.
EImonGson < Josey.
Buy your clothing ofN. 3. Josey 4
Go.
CLOAKS IN all styles and prices at
N, Il. joscY q Co S.
CALL and examine our line Of Dress
Goods. The prcttest in town.
n. b. Joscy 4 Co.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-13

They do say that some few white
men in Halifax county voted for
Dawson for sheriff; but you see
many more colorcd ones voted for
AlISbTOOk.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-13

1892 a9l9 1868 1867
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-13

BUY your clothing Of \. 3. Josey d
Go.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1890-12-13

ter as we'll as ours here-but somehow
1t looked cheerful and home-like; and
then they were such cordial, pleasant
people that they made fellow feel as
though they liked him to come.
II made friends with the children the
first thing, and pretty soon coaxed
them to call me Rob- for thought
that may be some time l might hear
her voice say my name. l waited a
long time, though, but after awhile the
old peor'N took 1t up and finally she
called me so herself.
"Of course the more went there the
better l loved her, but l never dared
tell her so, until at last l did, and she
refused me. She said that-that-ther
was some one else, Anne" here Rob's
voice shook.
But Rob, you never told me her
name."
mo, couldn't bear to now."
Tell me, please"
nina Lamar"
why, Rob Sinclair, that's the name
OF the girl whose engagement to young
Ferrars was announced last week"
"Yes, Anne"
"And he is horrid; he gam bles and
drinks and every thing"
''She doesn't know it, dear"
why didn't you tell her9'
II couldn't do 1t; 1t wouldn't look
square, you know, because loved her
myself"
'Oh Rob!' and put my arms about
him and gave him tight hug.
Wall P1h .ol b.
make it as jolly at home for hirn as
could. He was as good and patient as
he could be. but he wasn't our old gay
Rob, and grandmother and l used to
CRY about it and feel dreadfully discour-
aged. -.
1t wasn't six weeks after Rob's ILL
ness that our town was excited over the
news that young Ferrars had. left sud-
denly--drawn money on a forged check
and run away. Rob came in quite white
and handed me the newspaper. "I'm
glad of it," / said, spitefully.
But, oh Annel think of my poor.
dearie."
I'm making horrid botch of telling
this, l know, and can't make it inter-
esting bit, but really, it was just like
a story-the way that Rob waited pa
tiently and never went near Forrest
vile for year; and then when he went,
he came back looking SO happy that 1
knew without his speaking that it was,
all right. -,
He didn't tell me any thing either. he
just handed me the old picture, and over
the place where it had been scratched
out he had written his name again-and
there it was bolder and palmer than
ever-"Rob Sinclair, His dearie."
MARIE MORE MARSH,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1890-12-13

coddliug would bring him about and we
would doctor him ourselves.
'Its all that girlw said, angrily,
and grandmother, whom l believe had
Rob's confidence all the time, said gem
tly: Don't judge too hastily, my dear" ="
Rob insisted he wasn't really i'll, just
miserable; so he lay on the lounge,
and grandmother cooked him dainty
messes and read to him. 1t did seem
that he paid very little attention to
me. for 1 was roading Tom Sawyer,
about where he got the boys to help
| him whitewash the fence-you know
how funny it Island l looked up and
Rob wasn't laughing at all, but looked
| as though he had not heard word. l
just dropped my book and took hold OF
his shoulders and shook him.
"Why, Rob Sinclair, what is the mat
ter?" said I, and as shook him that de-
tested picture fell to the floor. AS l
picked 1t up could not help seeing
that Robs name had been scratched off
the back and just His desrie" was left
written there. 'tOh! no! so she's some-
one else's dearie," thought to myself
Rob held out his hand for the photo
graph.
'Rob. are you engaged to her?"
"No."
"Does she know that you have htSf"
scornfully designating the poor picture.
"No."
"why don't you ask her to marry
your"
81 have"
"And she refusedT'
"Yes," and tho curly head went down
into his hands. 1 had hated her before
because / thought she had accepted
Rob-now hated her because she had
refused him.
Then she isn't your dearie at alp"
mournful shake of the still bowed
head.
"Well, hate her"
Don't - don't, Anne - she is the
sweetest, best girl in this world, and she
has the kindest heart"
''Then why does she treat you so
cruelly?"
'She is not cruel. She doesn't care
for me. 1t is not her fault. l don't see
how she could love mel am not nice
or any thing, and she is so good and
so beautiful"-then, with burst of con-
fidence-"l'll tell you all about it,
Anne."
But will let Rob tell it in his own
way:
''You remember that young Parker,
who used to come over from Forrest
vile to our shooting club last year?
Well, we rather took to one another the
first time we met, and when he invited
me to run over to Forrestville for q
days shooting, I accepted and went.
You know it's only about forty miles
from here and there are good snipe
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1890-12-13

upon horse actors. There sre two OF
them in this case-two beautiful
Arabian ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS dash out
Of an engine-house and draw q large
fire-engine across the stage at full
speed. Harry Lacy thinks pretty near
ly as much of these horses as he does of
himself, and that Is saying great deal.
-, There Is horse in "Shenandoah,"
too. He Is a fine black animal that Is
made much of in tho first acts by tho
rebel heroine, and later he gallops
across the stage with super made up
as General Sheridan on his back. He is
q bright animal, and no knows his cue
80 we'll that he starts on his ride at the
right moment without any word from
the rider.
Joseph Murphy has used horse on
the stage for several years. There is q
scene in Kerry Cow" where Murphy
shoes horse in full view OF the audi
ence, going through all the details.
One OF the first horses served in this way
by Murphy was bought while he was on
the stage one night by Dan Honig, and
name is Lelex.
In addition to the plays already men-
TONED tie horse has been used to great
advantage in past seasons in Francis
Wilson's comic opera, 1.-THE Oolab," "A
Run of Luck" "Mazeppa," "Herne the
Hunter" and "Richard I'LL"
The use Of the horse in dramatic pro-
ductions probably dates from the early
part of the present century and orig
mated at Astley's, in London. AT this
house number Of horse dramas were
produced, among the most popular OF
which were "Dick Turpin" and "Put-
nam, the Iron Son Of 10" In late years
the border drama has largely monopo-
lized the horse as an actor, but his pop
ularity began to spread about two years
ago.
Other animals have also been used re-
Gently. The Old Homestead" had its
oxen, "Bootle's Baby" its rooster and
Uncle Toms Cabin" its bloodhounds,
while De Wolf Hopper nightly drives
diminutive donkey in Castles in the
Air."
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1890-12-13
TRYING 70 LEARN.
A Task That Requires Immense
Amount of Genuine Humility.

A Task That Requires Immense
Amount of Genuine Humility.
An open mind is one of the most diff
cult as we'll as one of the finest attain
ments in life. 1t involves an immense
amount of genuine humility to be. al
ways sitting at the feet of experience
and trying to learn, instead of going
about the world with set of opinions
and neatly-arranged group Of theories
to explain and interpret events. The
men who have complete cast-iron the
ories of every thing that can happen in
life are numerous; the men who are
waiting to find out what life has to
teach them are few. And yet to be-
anxious to be taught is the only 'atti-
tude in which we can get from life all
that life has to give us No sooner do
we embark in business and formulate
our methods, no sooner do we become
scientists and guess at theory, no
sooner do we become preachers and ac-
cept an arbitrary theological system,
than we straightway shut eyes and ears
and refuse to entertain any suggestion
of different and better things; ana as
we get older the limitations of our
has become proverb that leadership
belongs to young men. When we find
an old man like Emerson or Gladstone,
who Is still open to new impressions
and still pursuing with flying feet
knowledge and truth, we feel a profound
satisfaction. Here, at last we say to
ourselves, is Il man who approaches our.
ideals; a man who has kept his'mind
open, and who at seventy or eighty is
still learning with as much zeal and
enthusiasm as at twenty or thirty. And
when we think of the Joy of such a life,
of its sustained interest and unfailing
freshness, we can guess at what most
men and women miss and lose. If
there is to be no dead line in life there
must he no closing of the mind, no day
when we shall stop and say of any. po!
sition which We have taken or any
method which we have adopted: ''This Isl
final; nothing shall induce me to change
it." The whole interest of life lies in
the change which some men endeavor
to shut out from their experience. |
Every decade has new secret Of. sue:
cess to confide to the man, who has an
open mind. There are new. truths,to
be learned in the sciences, new beauty
to be found In the arts, new successes
to be secured in business for the men
who are looking for the new tools and
waiting for the new impulse, Tho
things already accomplished may be
great enough to afford lasting satisfae=
tion, but they can never be final. The
last stone laid, however substantial and
beautifully carven. is but the fouhda-
tion for the next stone; the last fact
wrung from nature is but the hint OF
the next fact; the last truth shining
snddenly out of some vast experience
thrills men with the prophecy of "a
greater truth to follow. 80, TO the
open-minded, life sustains and enlafgss
itself. - Christian Union. - ''TTf NJ
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1890-12-13
EIREslpE FRAGMENTS.

Decorating n home that Is never ir-
radiatod with hearty good-nature is like
frescoing a cellar wall. ,
"A little salt sprinkled over the sur
face of mustard plaster will enable
tho patient to keep 1t on for hours with
out much suffering.
Parsley Sauce: Chop fine one large
tablespoonful of parsley. Then rub 1t
with ono tablespoonful OF butter, and
add four tablespoonfuls Of hot cream or
milk, dash of pepper and pour 1t at
once over broiled salt fish.-Demorest's
Monthly.
Apple Short-Cake: Mako q short
dough as for biscuit roll out thin and
bake. While warm, spread over good
apple sauce. Beat the whites OF three
eggs until stiff, sweeten, spread smooth
ly over the top and brown in the oven.
Good Housekeeping.
Lemon Peel Biscuits: Mix thinly
sliced lemon-peel with four or five
spoonfuls OF -four, q quarter Of o pound
OF powdered sugar and four eggs Spread
on CREASED paper, sprinkle with sugar
and bake. When done. remove from
paper and cut in squares, es,--Housekeepen
"A Breakfast Relish; Toast slices Of
stale rye or brown bread. Butter we'll,
and pour over them hot milk which has
been seasoned with salt pepper, and
butter, and thiokened slightiy With
flour. The addition of few spoonfuls
grated cheese makes this nice supper
or lunch dish.-Farmers' Review.
Cheese Straws: -Four tablespoonfuls
Of finely-grated cheese, two tablespoon
fuls OF butter and four heaping table
spoonfuls of sifted flour; add salt,
little cayenne and q little grated nut
meg; mix thoroughly and pour into
stiff paste with beaten egg and milk,
allowing one tablespoonful of milk for
one egg; roll the paste very thin, and
cut it into very thin strips; bake in
quick oven until just delicately browned;
serve cold, arranged loosely in O pretty
dish.-Boston Herald.
Orange Pudding: Put some bread
crumbs to soak over night in quart Of
milk. The next morning beat threo
eggs, stir them, with cur of sugar and
bit Of butter, into the breadcrumbs
Add a little grated orange peel and bake
half an hour. Beat the whites of two
eggs to froth, add four tablespoonfuls
of pulverized sugar and the juice of ono
orange. Spread this icing over the pud-
ding and set in the oven moment or
two to set it. Serve cold or hot, as pre-
ferred. A few nice raisins stirred into
tho pudding is liked by some. The same
icing may be made for rice and tspioca
puddings Household Monthly.
Creole Pancakes This is delight
full supper dish, and may be eaten with
either butter or sugar. Some persons
have called them 'quire of paper" cakes,
as each cake, when properly made, is as
thin as n sheet Of writing paper. Sift
pint and half of -four; salt to taste. To
cupful of right sour milk put half
teaspoonful of soda, and beat till 1t
foams. Pour into tho -four. add four
eggs, slightly beaten, and enough cold
water to make q thin batter. All milk
makes the cakes hard to turn. Grease
the griddle we'll and cover 1t with thin
coating of batter. Turn quickly with o
knife in each hand. Serve hot and cut
like pie.-Boston Budget