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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-19
RACE PRE.JEDICE.

Race prejudice is stronger at the
North against the negro than it is at
the South. The negro in the South
Is doing we'll and only needs to be
let alone by unprincipled dena-
gogues. Our clipping Oh the first
page from the New York HerQld puts
the matter plainly.
The following also from the Nc
ti0ual Democrat is true and worth
the consideration of those who howl
about the supposed oppression Of the
negro in the South:
A number Of philanthropists met
at Lake Mohonk. \. Y, last week
and discussed the negro. Several OF
them were a good deal more candid
than enthusiastic phiIanthropists are
apt to be. President McGill of
Swarthmore College, in Pennsyl
vania. said lie ''thought the confer
ence woald do we'll TO consider how
the prejudice which now exists at the
North against the Mort bern negro
can be lessened. In Philadelphia a
negro is allowed to carry mortar up
a ladder, but is not allowed to lay
bricks; while if he should undertake
to drive a horse car he would be
mobbed."
Albion W. Tourgee is not man
to whom we shoull Look for any very
broad or candid views Oh q subject
of this kind, bat even this mar, whu
has for years been painting tuc PEG,
pie of the South as hopelessly brutal
toward the negro and disloyal TO
wards the Government, supported
President McGill. He SAID 1--WE quote
as before from the New York Trlb
une's report) IA young colored
man who had a genius for mechanics
once come to lin from the South
and be endeayored in vain to gel
him a place in machine shop, either
in Pennsylvania or Massachusetts
The negro IN question is now living
in France, and not unnaturally hates
the United States as the devil hates
holy water. The people OF the North
and more particularly the church oil
the North, does not give the negro 8
fair show"
What is called the race question
is not matter Of party, or matter
of section. Wherever the whites and
blacks come in contact the race ques
ton occurs, and the only difference
between North and South Is that
there is more. personal friendliness
for the negro in the latter than IN
the former, and he has more oppor.
tunities of earning a living and get.
ting on in the world in the South
than in the North.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-19
CONGRESS.
SOME THINGS THAT HAVE
HAPPENED IN A WEEK.

June On the Senate the silver
bill was further discussed. The bill
for an appropriation of 100000 for
site for the postotlice building of
Washington.
In the House considered the same
things-thc report for the postof1ice
appropriation Was favorable.
June 11.-In the Senate IS private
pension bills were passed.
In the House the pension and
antitrust bills were discussed, bot
nothing was done of Importance.
June 12.-In the Senate the silver
bill was discussed chiefly by Senator
Vance. extracts OF which are seen
elsewhere.
In the House some pension bills
were passed, and nothing further o!
Importance to the general reader.
June l3-In the Senate the silver
bill was still discussed.
Ia the House the subject OF ap-
preparations claimed the attention.
Mr. Cannon said the amount OF
appropriations carried by the meas
Ure was ia round numbers $4,000.
coo. This was $4,000, 900 less than
the regular estimates, and SIS ,00O,-
600 less than the regular and special
estimates. The sundry civil law for
the current year provided for an ex-
penditure of S25,000,000. The ap,
parent excess in this bill was largely
more than accounted for by certain
extraordinary items. Among these
were the expenditures for light house
service, bureau of engraving and
printing, eleventh census, irrigation
survey, library building, artificial
limbs for soldiers, homes for disabled
volunteers and aid to State homes
These amounted to IS. 100000. The
bill was liberal, effective and econom
ical.
Fourteen appropriation bills as re-
ported 10 the House aggregated al
expenditure of 1906, 100000 showing
an excess of S35,000,000 over the ap
preparations for the current year
This excess was nearly all accounted
for in three bile, pension $4,000,
600; postottice. S12,090,000, anc
naval, 81, 100000. The other $4,000,
600 resulted from an expansion in
cident to the growth of the country
June 14.-In the Senate the sub
ject of appropriations for mechanical
colleges was discussed.
In the House public business was
suspended and the House paid trlb>
ute to the memory of the late Sam
uel j. Randall. There were numer
Gus speeches, a number of which
showed how strong were the bonds
between Mr.. Randall and the South,
ern people,
June 16.--In the Senate Mr.. Blair
introduced the joint resolution re-
questing the President to institute
an international Conference to meet
In Washington in February, 1891
with the view to the formation Of al
International Alliance for the sup
preston of slavery and the slaye
trade and of the traffic in Intoxicat-
ing liquors, firearms &c.
The resolution was tabled.
The silver question was discussed
at length.
In the House there was nothing
done of special Importance.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-19
How ~ Ga Ca" CURED

By taking Hoods Sarsaparilla, which, by
the remarkable cures it has accomplished,
often when other medicines have failed, has
proven itself to be a potent and peculiar
medicine for this disease. Some of these
cures are really wonderful. If you suffer from
scrofula be sure to try Hoods Sarsaparilia.
"My daughter Mary was afflicted with scrof-
ulous sore neck from the time she was 22months
old till she became six years OF age. Jumps
formed in her neck, and one of them after
growing to the size of pigeons egg, became
running sore for over three years. We gave
her Hoods Sarsaparilla, when the lump and
all indications of scrofula entirely dis
appeared, and now she seems to be healthy
child" J. S. CARLILE, Nauright, Nj.
N B. Be sure to get only
Hoods SarSaparilla
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for 49, Prepared only
by C. I. HOOD & CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-19
VANCE On SILVER.

In the Senate last Thursday, Sen.
ator Vance spoke on the silver
question. Among other things he
said that he did not remember since
he had been in the Senate any ques-
ticn that had been so ably and thor
oughly discussed, or that was OF
higher Importance to the people than
that now under consideration. Moth
ing was better established, he said.
than the fact of the necessity for
more money for the progress and
prosperity of the country. The
wealth Of the world had increased
tenfold within the last fifty years.
the output Of precious metals had
kept pace neither with the growth OF
wealth nor of population. Ia conse-
queDce of this deficient circulation.
the prices of all products were lower
than they ever had been before.
although tie prices Of wages had
kept tp owing TO labor unions and
other causes.
Those who had suffered most from
the depreciation of silver were tie
| agricultural classes Of the country
| L he farmers were so indebted that il
there was no aid given in the way Of
increasing the circulation, a large
proportion Of them were doomed te
bankruptcy and ruin. The tariff Law
bad contributed largely to the in
poyeIlshment of the farmers hy it:
operating in restriction of foreign
market. The insanest problem ever
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-19

At the closing exercises OF Au-
lander High School, which we noticed
last week. MIR. c. w. Mitchell in de-
livering prize to young lady for
proficiency in penmanship, made
some pointed and timely remarks
touching the class of books that
should be put into the hands of the
young.
Mr.. Mitchell said that some sup
pose intemperance to be the greatest
curse to our civilization. lie did
not attempt to contradict it; but he
said that the reading of trashy litera-
turc has as harmful influence on the
young men and boys Of the land IS
almost any other evil extant. 1t
poisons their young minds with a
false notion of what constitutes
notoriety, greatness, or whatever the
bent of their mind happens to follow;
snd so deposits seeds in their minds
whose influences sooner or later rain
them. And such is truly the case.
To be sure, young man must READ
much if he would be we'll inform
cd and prepared to measure strength
with mis- fellows on the field in any
department Of endeayor; but he
must not, he can not read dime
novels and literature Of that class
and succeed in attaining unto any
intellectual growth that is worthy of
even the most circumscribed oppor.
tunties.
Books are cheap, so cheap that al
most any boy can succeed in acquir-
ing fair little library by the time he
is grown. And if be can not buy
many books, let him read s few
hooks several times over, and thor
oushlT assimllate their truths, and
he will be far wiser and better than
if he reads whole library of trashy
and harmful literature,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-19

produced was the curtaiiing Of money
by demonetizing silver at time
when the wealth and business Of the
world had increased tenfold. In Or
der that there might be no misappre-
hension as to his position, and that
no one should ask on which side of
the question he was, he desired to
state that he fa.ored the unlimited
coinage Of silver money and the
restoration of silver as it was before
it was demonetized. He believed
that it was only a question of cour-
age and that If the United States
made beginning IN opening the
door TO unlimited coinage of silver,
the commercial countries of the world
would follow Its example. All class
es of the community desired it. Ag-
riculturists desired it; and as seven.
Fights of the foreign commerce of
the country was the product of the
field and farm why should not their
voice be heard in the matter? There
never had been q greater crime per-
petrated against the American people
by leg islation (and that was saying
great deal, for he had known some
infamous crimes of legislation than
robblng them of the value OF their
silver money.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-19
HOW WE'LL WORK.

1t has been reported that some
have somewhat opposed THE DEM
oCRAT's plan looking towards inau-
gurating measures for diking the
Roanoke river.
We have repeatedly tried to
make it plain that we do not pro-
pose any taxation at all if it can be
accomplished without it, and in the
event it should be necessary to tax
any lands we would not have It to
apply to any other than those along
the river. And just here we res
mark that though we suggested in
our last issue possible tax on the
river lands of ten cents per acre
annually, we believe that with the
proper engineering and surveying
an annual tax of five cents per acre
Oh all the lands subject to overflow
would be amply sufficient to bear
the expenses of feeding and guards
ing the hands.
We do not think that any citizen
OF Halifax, Northampton, BERTHE
and Martin counties will oppose the
measure after carefully considering
the matter, whether he owns land
on the river or not.
Now, let's see how it would
affect the taxes of the county. at
present the lands on the river are
valued comparatively low, by reason
of their beng subject to the great
freshets. Reclaim The lands, make
them safe from the foods, and their
tax valuation will BE increased four
fold. Then as the increase in the
value of these lands would not
affect one way OR another the
amount OF taxes to be raised in the
county annually, it follows that an
increase in the tax valuation of the
lands along the river would lower the
per cent of taxation on all other coun-
ty property. Then the land owners
away from the river would not have
to pay so much tax on their land as
they do now. Viewing the matter
in this light, that an increase Of tax
valuation of the lands on the river
would reduce the per cent. of taxa
tion on the whole property of the
county, 1t would be a paying in
vestment for each land owner in the
county to pay small per cent of
tax for the purpose of raising the
tax valuation of the river lands.
And what applies to Halifax applies
to ali the other counties affected
But THE DEMOCRAT has not propos-
ed that the lands of the county
generally should bear any burden
whatever.
We have proposed that only the
lands affected by the treshets should
bear the burdens, if there should
be any. But we think we could
convince any reasonable man that
a general taxation for the improves
ment Of the river would be great
economy to all.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-19
HE Rest Result.

Every ingredient employed in propuc-
ing Hoods Sarsaparilla IS strictly pure,
and is the best of its kind it IS possible to
buy. All the roots and herbs are care
fully selected, personally examined, and
only the best retained. So that from the
time of purchase until Hoods Sarsapa-il-
la is prepared, everything is carefully
watched with a view to attaining the
best result. Why don't you try it?
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-19

If you have painful sense OF
fatigue, find your duties irksome,
take DR.. J. Fl. Mclean sSarsaparilla.
1t will brace you up, make you
strong and vigorous.
For sale by E. L. Whitehead & Co.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-19

You cannot accomplish any work
or business unless you feel we'll. If
you feel used up-tired out-take
DR.. j. H. MeLean's Sarsaparilla. 1t
Will give you health, strength aud
vitality.
Fer sale by Z. ]. Whitohesd j. Co.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-19
STATE OF. OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, I So.
ltNI1A-Li,N-

STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, I So.
LUCAS COUNTY,
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that
he is the senior partner of the firm of r.
j. CHENEY q Co., doing business in the
City Of Toledo, County and State afore-
said, and that said firm will pay the sum
Of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case Of CatarTh that cannot be
cured by the use Of HALLS CATARRII
CURE,
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence. this 9th day of December,
A. ID. 1856.
f-o) A. W. GLEASON,
SEAL Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces Of the system. Send for
testimonials, free.
F. j. CHENEY q CO., Props, Toledo, o.
Eg~ Sold by Druggists, IS cents.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-19
LIFE AND ADV VENTURES
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Stanley in africa.
All the people are now eagerly looking
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the rescuer of EMIN PAsHA and the
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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-19

ifyou suffer pricklng pains on
moving the eyes, or cannot bear
bright light. and find your sight weak
and failing, you should promptly use
DIR. j. IL. McLean's Strengthening
Eye Salve. Is cents box.
For s"le by L, I. Whitehead & Co,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-19
w II AT IS
SCROFULA

1t is that impurity in the blood, which, ac-
cumulating in the glands of the neck, pro-
duces unsightly Jumps or swellings; which
causes painful running sores on the arms,
legs, or feet; which DEVELOPS ulcers in the
eyes. ears, or nose, often causing blindness or
deafness; which is the origin of pimples, cam
cerous growths, or the many other manifesto
tons usually ascribed to "humors;" which,
fastening upon the lungs, causes consumption
and death. Being the most ancient, 1t Is the
most general of all diseases OF affections, Tor
very few persons are entirely tree from it.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-19
sssaE BROWNS IROH BI7TERS

Cures Indigestion Bilousness, Dyspepsia, Mala-
ria, Nervousness, and General Debility. Physi-
clans recommend it. All dealers sell it. Genuine
hastrade mark and crossed red lines on wrapper.
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Business Locals.

~ PARAGON TOMATO PLANTS
for Canning purposes etc, 5 cents per dozen,
Is cents per hundred, $3.50 per 1000. 500
at 1000 rates. Late Cabbage Plants 30 cents
per 100, ready now at G. l. CREEGEltS
Greenhouse Mechanlcstown, Md.
May 20.2t.
~ Pupils are desired for instruction in
the French language during July and August;
also few beginners or slightly advanced
scholars in music and II my wish it will
also give instruction IN Latin and Greek
Terms moderate. For further information
address w. X. DAMUIh,
may 90 Gettysburgh, Pa.
a. FOR SALE-A property situated In
Frederick County ut the cross roads leading
to Eichel,z Mill. This property contains II
acres of ground on which is House with
six rooms and NIL necessary out buildings,
and ncvcrfailing we'll Of good water. Price
reasonable and terms easy. Ifso'd, a good
and lawful deed will he given on receipt OF
I'LL VIC pulCudSC lhoHOf. ~ INV oo's ~ NV
ccmber LIST, will be for rent.
CATHERINE YONSON.
For particulars call on Bircly & Osfer
Agents.
May 20 2m.
~ NJ. G. Cramcr has u finely built Surrey
new, double-scated, which he will sell at
very reasonable price on account OF not
having any use for It,
tB- FOR SALE.-I haye about Is gallons
of Wnc-Grnpc and Blacklerry-tlmt is j
years old. Will sell cheap and will sell in
and 10 gallon lots.
NJ. F. POLICY,
Mcchanicstown. Md
II Just received car load Of fresh
Plaster.
NAV Isl 81 G. ". STOCKSDALE
~ BREEDERS LOOK TO YOUR
INTERESTS. The merits of the TrOttcl
can hest be determined by his public per
formance for it is a we'll demonstrated tact
that like bcgets like" so if you want to
breed n trotter, you must breed TO horse
that CAN TROT. The Chestnut Stallion
CALCULATOR, record 2:20i, will make the
scnson, commencing April It'll. 1890, at the
Fair Grounds in Frederick City, from Mon
day until Saturday, Second Week Mt Woods
borro, from Monday until Saturday and 80 on
through the season.
For information, nddtrs
James NJ Smith. Owner,
WoMlsboro. Md.
or George w. Smith
P.O. Box4l2 Frederick, Nd
apr II If.
tF- SPRING FERTILIZERS Il an
now prepared to furnish Super h"spha'cs
suitable for Corn. Oats and the Spring Crop:
generally. These fertilizers arc prepared
specially for these crops and have givcr
general satisfaction.
mch 81 If GEO. w. STOCKSDALE
~ TIav" your rooms papercd by Hall
LEK & MATTHEW'S Of Westminster. Look
for their advertisement in this paper.
mch 30 TT
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PUBLIC SALE.

The undersigned having rented his prop
criy will sell at his residence south of town
ON SATURDAY, JUNE 7th. 1890,
AT 10 O'CLOCK, 4. NJ,
The following personal property, to.wit -.
ONE GOOD COW-will be fresh by day of
sale, one. horse wagon--complcte, l sleigh
and bells. 16O tomato boxes, harrow. one
triple pillow. 1 single shovel pillow, double
tree, 4 singlelrecs, wheelhmrrow-good, l
lot of plowgenrs, lot of hay by the cwt:,
grain cradlc-good, pick and shovel,
1 slicboard, 1 extension table--good, safe,
FOUR STOVES AND PIPE,
l bureau, 4 ln'lsteads, cane seated chairs,
rocking chairs, lounge, . lots of carpets by
the yard, stand, shaving horse and knife,
lot of bacon by the b. lot of lard, good
iron kettle, side saddle, meat tub-good,
lot of boxes and barrels, and very many other
articles not named. -.
TERMS: Six months with interest Oh oil
sums IN excess of Five Dollars.
JOHN A FLEAGLE,
j. F. d. Miller, Auct. F. White, Clerk.
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One of the most charming evenings spent
in our town lately was that of Monday last.
the occasion being that OF the anniversary Of
the Lutheran Mite Society. Features, novel
and out of tho usual channel were introduced
I, contribute to the pleasure OF visitors and
the comments made in our hearing would
have been most gratifying to the ears OF those
who designed and executed the programme.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-05-29

Guardian Hose Company will take part
in Memorial Day exercises IN E'nmitsburg
tomorrow, having accepted an invitation
rendered them by Arthur Post No. Il, @ A.
II. of that pl;Hr..
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-05-29

For restoring the color, thickening tue
growth and identifying the hair, and for
preventing badness, Halls Hair Remover is
unsurpassed.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-05-29

Mr.. John A. Fleagle will make sale of his
personal property on Saturday June It'll. Sec
bills and advertisement in this issue.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-05-29

Last Tuesday night was the balmicst, tn,
dclishtfulcst, the moonl,ghltulest that W.
have had since Luna last began to wax.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-05-29

Bull frogs are numerous and these delicious
amphlbians are being captured and offered
for sale on our streets.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-05-29

EyuMERAToRs.--Mes Edgar +. Root
and Howard G. Rouzer have been appointed
Census Enumcrators tor Mechanicstown
district. They will probably make the
F.& Il. turnpike the dividing line, one taking
the territory east and the other one west Of
the turnpike
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-05-29

The magical cure of colds, with Ayers
Cherry Pec,oral, is indisputable. AS FAM
lily medicine it is unequaled.
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Local Items.
Read Gcrnand Bros. adv.

Wnherow promises great things in neck.
ties this week. Read his adv.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-05-29

Promising. -Judylng from the tone Of the
Chronicle and the Wiley REGISTER, the railroad
problem is being considered in business like
way and we may hope for results. When
they tell US that staunch business men are
seeking way to develop it, We know that
there is every reason 10 hope that the move.
ment has passed beyond the limit OF the mere
wish expressed and that ways and means ar.
being discussed.
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Prompt attention given to all calls.
Public office In the Drug Store.
Private consultation room in the rear of
the Drug Store.
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In onion and union there is STRENGTH

Gilbert has his soda fountain in prime
order.
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FQRD'S
Grand Opera House,! !
Handsome. Comfortable. Safe.

ONE WEEK COMM ENCING JUNE end.
BY THE CARLETON OPERA co.
with Golfers beautiful opera DOROTHY
The great Washington Success.
Repertoire to follow; "The Brlgands,'
"Nauon" THE Queens Lace Handkerchief,
"MikadO.'
Admission % cents. Reserved Seats SO.
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There IS report in circulation here to''the
effect that new and peculiar trouble has
bcfallcn the growing wheat crop. As We
understand it. red or dead blade has
appeared at the top of the stalk but whether
it will injure ii remains to te learned.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-05-29

The earth is thoroughly soaked to the
depth usually reached by continuous rains !;
our streams are full and farm work has heen
seriously delayed during the past week, rain
having fallen every day since and including
Thursday last.
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New Advertise lnents.

FOrd's.
Gcrnand Bros.
u. G. Wincbrcnner s. Co.
Ross F. Wilhcrow.
Bus. LOCO. I. Crecgcr.
Bus. Loc.-W. X. Damuth.
Bus. Loc.-Cathxrinc YOnsOn.
Public Salc.-J0hn A. Fleagle.
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+ stands for Pierce, the wonderful doctor
Providing safe remedies, of which he is con.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-05-29

If you want rich. fresh, nicely prepared
devilled crab, you can find it at "Mackieys.
They have decided ".un" on crabs.