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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-12
NEWSPAPER ACCOMMODATIONS.

Almost every week there are calls
made at this office, either IL person
or by messenger or by mail, for extra
copies Of The DEMoCRAT. We are
very glad to be accommodating and
try to be; bat, friend, that extra copy
for you costs US just as much IS II
it were paid for. 1t may be only for
a few weeks or a month or so, but it
costs propoFtlonately with whole
year. Tue trouble to enter up your
name for one time, even, is just q
much AZ TO enter it for wear.
Everything that is done about 2
newspaper office costs money and
We are not working supply for the
fun Of it.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-12
Public Sale Of Land.

By virtue of power in me vested
by deed of trust executed to me by
W. II. Howard. which is of record in
the Registry for Halifax county in
Book y A. on page 400, l shall sell
for cash at auction in Scotland Neck
on the 2ath day of June, 1890, be-
tween eleven and four o'clock, to
satisfy the balance due on the two
notes in said deed mentioned, the
following described land: one par
Gel bounded by the lands Of 4. Nj.
Whitaker, the Dick Allsbrook land,
and the land of said Howard and
wife, containing seventeen acres
more or less, beiag that land where
said Howard lived at the time of the
execution Of said trust and where he
now lives. Another parcel known
as the Atkins land, bounded by the
lands of John L. Lawrence. Sallie
Price, and the widow Seasons and
containing 40 acres more or less.
W. A. DUNN,
) 20 At. Trustee.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-12
DEATH OF yEss. Es. B.
PATTERSON.

1t is with deep regret that we have
learned of the death of MIR. *. Is.
Patterson on the 3rd at his home
near Littletor.
NJ, Patterson was we'll known to
the citizens of our county, was the
brother-in-law of Judge Waiter
Clark, our neighbor Henry NJ. CLARK
and Mr.. Edward L. Clark of Halifax.
He was sc years of age and leaves
a devoted wife TO mourn his loss.
Deceased was one Of the Justices of
the county, and at TIER annual
meeting on End, we heard inquiries
made for him. His friends missed
him then, but did not think that his
sickness was SO serious.
He attended the unwilling Of the
Lee monument at Richmond, return
ed home sick and grew worse until
his death.
He was one of THE DEMOCRATS
substantial friends, clever and
agreeable gentleman, and we deeply
lament his death. The county has
lost one of its good citizens and his
community good man.
The life of q good and true man
ALWAYS leaves behind it an inspiration
that is comfort even in the shades
of sorrow.
Peace to the ashes of our departed
friend, I'D may the grace of aim
who doeth all things we'll sustain
the loved ones who mourn under the
shadow of great sorrow!
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-12
EzETCIiaN ENDORSED.
AURELIAN SPRINGS, y. C.

AURELIAN SPRINGS, y. {.
EDITOR DEMOCRAT :-We~endorse
Capt. W, II. Kitchin for Congress
because Of his being a trae Demo
crat and because he has, we think,
doEe more for Democracy than any
other man in our county. We be-
lieve him to be friend to all and o
man competent to eli such office.
We believe him to be the choice of
our people and we are certain there
can be no better selection made. But
while oar national affairs are i'm,
portant our State offices have also
a great deal to do with our interests.
Our Legislators should be carefully
considered, and some Of orr best
men should be selected. We know
Of no better man to fill such Office
than A. E. Carter, Esq, as he is o
true and tried Democrat and q true
Alliance man, farmer and public
spirited E5an. He has the favor Of a
great many Of our people and is one
who feels our interests anu is fully
competent TO fill tie office. We believe
if he should be nominated it will
meet the approval Of all. While be
is no of1ice-seeker-we believe in the
Office seeking the man--if elected
he Will serve his people. II our
Democrats will nominate good men,
such IS Kitchin for Congress and
Carter for one Of eur legislators, we
Will havo q Democratic victory this
year. X. X.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-12
I'VE sHUsT SEE THE NAME.

We have repeatedly given notice
IN our columns that the name of the
author must accompany all commun-
ications or they will not be published.
1t is not because We wish to publish
the name Of the author but we must
know it. We do not care to publish
tie name Of any writer if he wishes
US to withhold it; but We must know
his name.
As the season is coming on for
political and other discussions. we
hope any who may feel inclined will
write, but all names Of authors must
accompany the manuscript or it goes
into the waste basket.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-12
THINNING AND WORKING
TS0S.

ATLANTA CONSTITUTIONAL
Cotton should be brought to 3
final stand low as soon as possible.
When two cotton stalks stand side
bY side, one wants exactly what the
other does. There is sharp competi-
ton between the tive, and the sooner
this competition is removed the
better. A eotton-stalk standing by
itself is like tree standing alone in
an open space. Its branches are low
down, it spreads in every direction,
does not grow so tall, bnt is very
symmetrical. It's limbs balance each
other on every side and when heavily
fruited is less apt to fall down. 1t
also fruits earlier We believe in
giving cotton good distance. II is q
sun plant, let the sun shine freely
on each stalk. When drought comes,
especially if it comes suddenly. cot
ton sheds its fruit-giye it good dist
ance so that it may have a great
amount Of soil from which to draw
moisture. What reason is there in
using up plant food to make two or
three stalks for it takes plant-fued
to make stalks as we'll az bolls, when
one stalk can develop just 20 many
bolls rs the three stalks can. 4
stalk Of cotton Is limited In the mum
Der Of bolls it can bear, ouly by the
amount OF food and moisture 1t can
get and the length of the growing
season. On any fairly good land,
such as will pay for cultivation, cot
ton planted in checks 4x3 will fill
out the whole space if the season is
favorable.
A great advantage in giving ample
space to cotton, is the saving Of hoe
work. When the stalks are near to-
gether hand must make his lick
with great care to avoid cutting or
bruising the cotton. He can move
along almost as fast again when the
cotton is widely spread. The time
consumed in getting away grass
from right around the stalk Is doub
led when twice as many stalks are
left, and every farmer knows how
much trouble the grass in a hill Of
cotton gives. The grass that comes
up with the cotton-the May grass
keep an eye On this grass, it is the
most troublesome OF all.
1t is very important now to pillow
over cotton quite frequently, every
week if possible. Set the wings of
the scrapes quite flat and run them
very near to the stalks. When we'll
done this will smother and under
mine a good deal OF that May grass
and reduce the amount OF hoe work
very decidedly. The best hand and
tia best trained mule Or horse should
be put to this work. An animal that
waiks rapidly is not suited to this
work, rapid motion causing the pillow
to filEt too much dirt, aud interferes
with its being held steadily and ex~
actly TO its place. Moderately deep
blowing will not hurt mach now, bat
if the soil is soft and friable, it is
not necessary. On such soil q scrape
running one inch deep, will accom-
pllsh all that is necessary. The
practice IS becoming more and more
general to cultivate cotton from be-
ginning to end with shallow running
scrapss. ". L. J.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-12
PERSONALS.

Mr.. w. Z. Branch, of Enfield, was
in town Tuesday night.
Mr.. j. B. Neal, Jr.. will leave next
week to resume his work at II dford,
Va.
Miss Claudia DardeD, of Spring
Hill, spent a few days in town last
week.
Mir. \. L. May, of Cincinnati, has
been visiting his sister, Mrs. G..
Hoffman.
Miss Sallie Turner Smith left
Monday on visit to relatives in
Virginia.
Miss Annie Giddens, Of Sampso on
county, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. l..
NJ. Curtis.
Mrs. Meekins, Of TYrrell county J,
is visiting Miss Carrie Alexander
near Palmyra,
Miss PAttie Biggs, of Williamson,
has been on visit to her cousin,
Miss Annie Biggs.
Miss Matte Nichols is visiting
Salem, n. c., where she will spend
part Of the summer.
Mrs. Thos. Tillery came up MoL>
day from WILLIAMSON on visit to
friends and relatives here.
Mrs. Jos. Stern left Monday for
Wilson where she goes on visit to
her sister, Mrs. A. Heilbroner.
Mr.. John I. Brinkley left Monday
for Cleveland Springs where he will
spend a month or so for his health.
DR.. j. ID. Huffman, Messrs. S. T.
Dunn and A. Mcdowell left Monday
morning for Wake Forest Commence
ment.
Mr.. j. R. Moore, the operator at
Greenville, spent day with our
clever operator, Mr.. q. W. Bryan,
last week.
Mark Alexander, Esq, who had
been on visit to tis sister, Mrs. |.
II, Smith, left for his home in New
Orleans Monday
Mr.. r. II. Smith, ST., went to
Raleigh Monday to attend the meet
ing of the Executive Committee OF
the penitcntiary.
y. II. Smith, Esq, a LromiOont
lawyer of Williamson, was in town
last week on q visit to his brother,
Mr.. Il. II. Smith, Jr.
Mr.. p. Ewcll, CT Williamson, was
in town Monday. He was formerly
of Scotland Neck and his friends are
glad to see him when &c comes.
Miss Annie Hufham with her
sister Mary left Monday morning for
Goldsbogo and Mount Olive, where
they will spend some time visiting
relatives.
Mr.. j. ID, Hufham, Jr., who has
been with Mr.. Bryan in the railroad
Office here for two years, recently
had an offer to 60 to New Berne, but
he declined.
Mr.. G. T. Lawrence attended the
Southern Baptist Convention at Fort
Worth, Texas, and spent some time
looking around in the ''Lone Star"
State. lie returned few days ago
and gives glowing accounts of the
country.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-12

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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-12
THE bikes FOR THE ROANOKE.

Tie DEMOCRATS proposition to
die Roanoke river with the convict
labor from the counties of Halifax,
Martin, Bertie and northampton
meets with favor IN every section
from which we have heard. OF
course the people away from the
river who have had very little OBJ
servation Of the floods over the low
lands. have not that interest in the
matter that those have who live near
the river and suffer from the freshets.
The question has been raised by
some whether or not there will be
any taxation in the matter. We had
thought that our plan had been stated
so plainly that no man could fail to
understand it.
We state it again.
Let the Legislature pass an act
allowing the counties named to put
their convicts for the next five or ten
years on the river instead of sendir g
them to the penitentiary. Also,
allow these counties to put all Jail
prisoners for any number Of days on
the river.
There could be no taxation in the
matter except for raising means to
guard and fed the convicts. That
can be done at small annual tax
per acre On the land affected and 10
other. And in case the lands along
the river were not taxed, it seems
that Congress might be induced to
put an appropriation on the river
sufficient to feed and guard the
laborers as q river Improvement.
Combining the water within a mar
rover channel IN times of freshets
would serve TO cut out the channel,
"nd Congress would so sec il, we
think.
Now suppose Congress should not
grant any appropriation, the follow
ing calculation we think reasonable
and practical:
Taking the length Of the river to
be so miles from the western end of
Halifax to the eastern limit of Berthe:
and taking the lands one mile from
the river on either side, there would
be $1,000 acres of land along the
river subject 10 taxation for the i'm,
pgovement of the river. Ten cents
per scre annually would be $4,000.
Now supposing that there would be
% conYicts all the time and that it
would cost $50 q month to feed and
guard each convict, that would be
$1,000 q year. So the 10 cents Per
acre tsxatlon on the land directly
benefited, would be ample means to
do the work.
The calculation is simple TO show
that any land owner would find It to
his advantage a thousand fold to pay
the tax for the retaining of his
land.
Every acre Of land would cos. tie
owner just one dollar in ten years;
and if the land is now worth S. per
acre it would then be worth $50.
1t does seem to US that no one.
interested OF not interested, could
object to this plan.
TIE DEMOCRAT invites discussion
on the subject,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-12
REVIEWS e.

The Oh H0meste0d for June is be-
fore us. Its contents are interesting
as usual. 1t is growing in favor as
a literary journal and is worth the
price, 81 year. Davis Bros.
Savannah, Ga.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-12
HE Standard.

II regard Hoods Sarsaparilla as hay
ing passed above the grade of what are
commonly called patent or proprietary
medicines" said we'll known physician
recently. sit is fully entitled to be con-
sidered standard medicine, and has won
this position by its undoubted merit and
by the many remarkable cures it has eff
fectod. For an Alternative and tonic il
has never been equalled."
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-12

~ The Roanoke lands Of Hui
foe, Northampton, and BERTHE co0o
ties 1cere the granary Of the C0n1'ed-
crate army around Richmond from
1860 to 1865, and the some lands ore
capable Of productin9 tie same crop
again ,cjM the same dibeS on lie
Tirer.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-12
LIFE AND ADVENTURES
StanIen in africa

All the people are now eagerly looking
for full and authentic accounts of the
very latest explorations, discoveries and
adventturesThe White PaShathe finder of
of LIVING.
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the rescuer of ENIIN PASTA. and the
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and wonderful experiences. daring ex-
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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-12

The Wake Forest Student for June
is before us, and is full Of interest,
ing reading. 1t is an unusually
bright college magazine. 1t has
been worth great deal to Wake
Forest College, and it deserves tic
support Of the friends of the college.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-12

For weak back, chest paine, use a
DR.. j. II. McLear's Wonderful Heal
ing Plaster (porous.)
For sale by E. Z. Whitehead 4 Co.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-12

The Southern CuHtUot0T for June
is up to its usual standard. It is
useful to the farmer and is worth the
subscription, 81 year.
Southern Cultivator, Atlanta, Ga,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-12

Storm Calendar and Weather Fore>
casts for 1890, by Rev. irl r. Hicks,
mailed to any address, on receipt Of a
two cent postage stamp.
TIE Dr.. J. Ii, MCLEAN MED, Co.,
ST. LOUIS, No,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-11
NEW JERSEY LEGISLATURE.
Township Elections To-Day Keep Mauy
 Members Away from Trenton.

Township Elections To-Day Keep Mauy
 Members Away from Trenton.
 TRENTON, N. J., March 11.-This is the ninth week of the session. Members came here in force last night, but there are many empty chairs to-day on ac- count of the township elections.
 Senator Roe introduced bill to do away with the publication of the laws in the newspapers and substituting ,000pamphlets for public distribution. Senator Mcdonald introduced an act amending the law for the establishment of mutual loan, homestead and building associations. He offered another pro viding that roads formerly owned by 8 turnpike company leading to Q bridge owned by the county shall be acquired by the county. Senator Martin intro duced bill providing that after 1892 the provision of the Aqueduct Board act Allowing SEQ, 1000 shall be discretionary.
 In the Assembly MT: Klotz had @ bill passed providing that the license fees collected in towns and boroughs be turn ed over to the respective clerks. Anoth- CT bill introduced by Mir Bertram came up on third reading. It gives Common Pleas Courts power to transfer license from house to house as we'll as from person to person. MT. Shorpell's bill for the preservation of clans and oysters in Maurice River Cove and Della ware Bay went through unopposed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-11
On Trial for Sl4nder,

MCKEEsPoRT, Pa. March 11,-McKees- port Methodists are agitated over the Rev. R. B. Mansell's case, the hearing of which is now going on. The leading prosecutor is F. B. Coursin member of the church for 40 years. He is backed by other prominent citizens who are outspoken against MT. Mansell. Rev. w. Cox, of the East Ohio Conference, is acting as judge, and jury of minis ters has been elected. The lprincipal charges preferred against MT. Mansell are lying and defamation of character. He is accused of circulating e. story to the effect that MT. Coursin swore.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-11
ALBANY LEGISLATION.

A Number of Bills Passed and Thre.
 Vetoes Received from the Governor.
 ALBANY, N. Y., March 11.-In the Sen- ate protest was presented from tho New York Chamber of Commerce against the Syracuse-Skaneatles Lake Water bill.
 There was also presented petition from Bishop Huntington and others for the Female Inspectors bill.
 The Committee on Literature re- ported Browns Medical Examination bill, and the Committee on Miscellane. ous Corporatins the Western New York Methodist Conference bill.
 The following bills were passed: Alp. propriating the proceeds of the Ives pool tax to the State Agricultural So- ciety. The Town Appropriations Ballot bill. Bill appropriating $15,OOO for d bridge on Caledonia avenue, Rochester. The Cohoes City Court bill. Bill for short forms of deeds and mortgages. in the Assembly: Creating the 27th and 18th wards of Brooklyn; also giving certain rights to the Surf Avenue Stage Company of Gravesend.
 Three vetoes were received from the Governor. One was Q veto of Mr. Davis bill, legalizing the acts of John ". Howe, Justice of the Peace of York, on the ground of special legisla. tion. The second veto was of bill of Mir. Rhodes legalizing the bonds of Portchester. The third veto was of Mir. Rhodes New Rochelle Charter bill
 A communication was received from the AttorneyGeneral relative to the claims of those who furnished material for lock No. 72, Erie canal The Attor- pey- General holds that the State is under no legal obligation to pay the claims.
 The SaAton Electoral Reform, Dlll anu Corrupt Practices act were made special orders for Thursday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-11
SEXTON'S SENSATION
He Says Lord Salisbury Wrote
 PigOtt a Private Letter.
BALFOUR DAREs HIM TO READ IT.
Mr. Gladstone's Amendment Rejected by
 Vote of 339 to 268.

l Ahc Jennings Amendment to be TakcT l UP To-Night-Terrifc Encounter Be-
 tween Turkish Troops and Brigands-A l Clergyman Sent to Prison for Stealing.
 Revolution Threatened in Chilli. LONDON, March 1.-The House of Commons agreed to motion made by the Right Hon. w. H. Smith, the Gov ernment leader in the House, to resume the debate on the Government motion asking tho House to accept the report of the Parnell Commission. l MT. Sexton, resuming the debate, pro- tested against the placing on the records of the House the judges dis torted and perverted view of the evil dence submitted to them The Con servatives, he said, were bound to ac- Icept MT. Gladstone's amendment as an act of moral restitution. In the course of his speech MT. Sexton | said he had in his possession a letter, marked private" from Lord Salisbury l to Pigott.
 MT. Balfour declared that it was a vile calumny to insinuate that Lord tSallsbury was connected with the forgeries. He dared Mir. Sexton to pub fish or read the letter. MT. Sexton said he was ready to sub init the letter, together with others, to l 0 committee of inquiry Mir. Balfour, continuing, denied that the Government assisted the Times to procure evidence in America He accus- ed the Parnellites of withholding from the commission every source of authen- l tic evidence. The Government made no charges against the Parnellites, and he failed to see why the Government ought to apologize.
 The Times had been guilty of culpable credulity, but the Parnellites were not less guilty in allowing suspicious cir cumstances to point to their sympa- thy with, rather than to their abhor- renee of crime.
 Finally MT. Gladstone's amendment was rejected by vote of 339 to 268 Mr. Jennings amendment will be taken up 1 tonight
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-11
ENTOMBED IN A MINE
Terrible Catastrophe in a Col
 fiery ill Wales.
leo LIVES PROBABLY LOST.
The Explosion Game While ThrsaIx lar
 dred Hen Were at Work. 5S,

Eight Horribly rIutilatcd Bodies Taken
 from the Pit-Gas and Flame Prevent
 the Rescuers from Pushing the Search.
 Appeals for Help Coming from the
 Entombed Men.
 LONDON, March 11.-A terrific explo- sion occurred in the Morsa colliery in Glamorganshire, Wales, which, it is feared, will be attended with great loss of life. Over 300 miners are entombed. |. About 200 have been rescued from the workings nearest the main shaft. Most of them were uninjured, but several were fatally hurt.
 The explosion is attributed to the sudden change in temperature in the pit, caused by the admission of a warmer current of air.
 Owing to later heavy falls of debris, the explorers are prevented from pene- trating the works, which are pervaded by choke-damp. Now and again body Is being brought to the surface, but the work of recovering the corpses is slow.
 Eight bodies, horribly mutilated, have been taken out of the pit. It is rumored that the rescuers have heard appeals for help coming from the en- tombed men, but the rescuers are un- able to push their search because of the gas and flame which confront them.
 A late estimate makes the number of dead 160.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-11

Additional evidence in the Robert Ray Hamilton divorce case is Delr- ,aken at Elmira, N. Y., before Rer- rec E. c. Van Duzen. Mr Hamilton is there in person, and Mrs. Hamilton is represented by Colonel Fuller, of New York. The evidence was taken behind closed doors.
 Rev. Father Thomas of Hoboken, N. J., conducted the requiem mass celebrated in behalf of the entombcd miners in the South Wilkcsbarre shaft at St. Nary 8 Church, Wilkesbarre, Pa. The ser vices, which were of most solemn and impressive nature, were attended by about 5000 people.
 Fuller & Warren, proprietors of the Clinton Foundry, the largest stove man. ufacturing establishment in Troy, have been requested to remove their business to Joliet, Ill.,, and the company inti- mates that the proposition will be ao- accepted. The company employs 1, 200 men, and it's pay roll aggregates more than $1 ,0OO, ,OOO year.