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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-04-10
PROOF OF MERIT.
READ WHAT EMINENT DOCTORS
HAVE TO SAY.
Cures D seases of the Liver.

have ased your vegetable preparation,
Nolandine, and find it valuable agent IL
the treatment of functional diseases OF the
iiyer.-Its action on that organ and Sc.
crsting glands is equal to that OF salOmel
and, 10 my mind. the only yet discovered
substitute for this time-honored remedy
1t is, furtht rmore, entirely free from con.
stitutionsl effects too often observed from
the use Of fmercuriAls; anc in many cases
where mercurials have been incautiously
administered, have witnessed the bene-
ficial results of Nolandine in eliminating
and modifying the most distressing after
symptoms.
| cheerfully recommend trial Of No
landne to the profession, believing that
it will stand their test. Very truly
yours, A. TREAT CLARKE, NJ. D,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-04-10
A Scrap OfPaper Saves Her Life

It was just an ordinary scrap of
wrapping paper, but it saved her
life. She was IN the last stages Of
consumption, told 6y physicians
that she was incurable and could
live only short time; she weighed
less than seventy pounds. On a
piece Of wrapping paper she read
of DR.. Kings New Discovery, and
got sample bottle; it helped her,
she bought a large bottle, it helped
her more, bought another and grew
better fast, continued its use and is
now strong, healthy, rosy, plump,
weighing 14O pounds. For fuller
particulars send stamp to W. H
Cole, Druggist, Fort Smith. Trial
Bottles of this wonderful Discovery
free at E. T. Whitehead & Co.
Drugstore.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-04-10
Letter from Windsor.

WINDSOR, n. c., April 2nd, 1890,
Prof. McIver held his teachers in
stitute here last week, end has been
of great service to the teachers Of
this county. There has been large
attendance Of tie public school
teashers each day Nearly every
teacher in the county attended. The
court house, in which the institute
was held, was crowded each day.
The crowd has gwen good attention,
and we hope that it will greatly bene-
fit them. The Professor is very
impressive speaker and handled his
subject we'll.
He has made many friends in
Bertie county, many Of whom would
be glad to see him called to a higher
position than he now occupies. The
last night Of his stay on entertain
ment was given which was well at
tended. The music was made by
the Rev. John Eure, OF Gates coun-
ty, one Of the best yocslists Of this
section Of the State, and the Misses
Williams, daughters Of :he late Rev
Thos. L, Williams one Of the most
learned and dcvout men we ever met.
The citizens Of this town held q
meeting in the court house last Sat
urday to take some action in trying
to get one Of the railroad companies
which are doing business in this
county to build a road to this point.
The meeting was poorly attended
and but little was done. The nearest
railroad connections TO this point is
about sixteen miles. The Il. & i
r. at Lewiston and the Norfolk and
Carolina at Aulander either of which
would come to this point if enough
inducements were offered them. Bu,
We fear that 1t will be a long time
before the whistle Of the steam en-
CINE is heard in our town unless it
be the whistle of those that belong
to the lumber -uads,
Your editorial in regard 20 the
bottom lands of the Roanok 10 Hall
fax county is very timely, not alone
for Halifax, but for Bertie, North
ampton and Martin counties. Thou
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-04-10
A General Tonic and Blood Purifier.

J. W. johnston, Proprietor of Nolan
dine:-During the last twelve months [
have had frequent opportunities of testing
the curative properties of your Vegetable
Nolandine in the following diseases. and
in not single case iii il fail to accom-
pllsh all that you claim for it:--DVspepsla
and other catarrhal affections ofthe stom-
ach and bowels, catarrhal affections OF
the kidneys and bladder, uterine catarrh
and irregularities, malarial complications
and habitual constipation; and as gen>
eral tonic and Alternative | have found it
very efficacious. Yours truly,
JAS, A. GARLICK, NJ. D.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-04-10

The magnitude and VARIETY Of Which
~di be fully appreciated oH a personal
eHaniHa'iou. which Re solicit Thcv arc
Large Importers Of FOreign Dr. Goods.
Their buyer visiting Earopc twt1c year
10 make purchases direct from mAuufac-
tarcrs. By 80 doing, they Rci.a goods
81 The price paid by Wholesale Dealer
10 Importers in New York
We deal only IN DRY GosoTg~. and ain.
10 sell only such ARTICLES a. &C believe
sill prove Of fgcod value 10 the parehAscr.
samples will br sent when requested. il
about tho Prices wanted, Culors pre-
teTrcd, &c, arc plainly namcI-
The pr'ce in PLAN figures. be marked
on every article sold b. as, from which
sale purchasers.
Their different Departments include tho
following class Of goods.
Low and Medium Priced Drcs, Goods.
FINE Dress Goods and Mourntpr Goota
Plain and Fancy Colored silks
Black Silks, Nelvcts and Plash.
Ladies' and Misses wrap, Jackets.
listers and Shawls.
Laces, Embroi ferries. Edsings. luscrtiars
flouncing and Fancy Muslins.
Ginghams, Percales, Prints, >atnes
Chevlots, ,Cretoncs Notions. Cambrte>,
NArnsooks, PlAii Muslin. LADIES'
Misses and Boys Hosiery and
Underwear.
CENTS FURNISHING G0UlfS.
In Gloves, Half Hose. Tres. Soarls. Sus.
penders, Merlno, Gauzc and AIl-Wool
Underwear.
HOUSEKEEPING DRY GOODS.
In immense varieties, including l.incn
and Cotton Sheoting-, Domestic
Cotton Goods Of all kipds.
Table Damasks, Napk ms, TJxcls. Towel
ing by the yard, Blankets, Quits.
Art Squares, Lace aud Muslin car
tains, Table and Piano Covers, Floor
Mattings, WOODEN Gooi, for Mems
and BOYS Wear, in 81 and I
widths, Fancy and PLAIN Black.
We might add to the above. but will
only say, that no house ~ the United
/ States can show better class OF goods
very few as good, and the extent and
variety will enable purchasers TO make a
satisfactory selection.
namiIton Caster & Sons.
23. 25, - +. Baltimore ~.
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/ 20 3m.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-04-10

Mr.. Jos. W. Johnston-Dear sir:l have
used your Nolandine and would cheerful
Iy recommend it as a valuable medicine
for malarial diseases and for promoting
appetite, and splendid tonic. For the
relief of the pains consequent upon female
weakness and Irregularities | consider it
without an equal. Respectfully,
Mrs. L. -. BELL.
For sale by E. t. Whitehead & Co.,
Druggists, Scotland Neck, N. c. 327l5t.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-04-10

J. W. Johns on:-I feel it but Just to
recomu e',d your valuable medicine. No
landine, i'r any tronble caused by torpid
liver, or cOnst'pati1n produced by mor-
phine or any dug used TO subduep pam AS
a tonic for delicate females it is unsur-
passed.
The above you are heartily welcome to
use any way you deem best, and [ will
personally tell any one what it will do on
application. Respectfully,
Mrs. a, +. ANTHONY.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-04-10
KindW ords from some of our ladyfriend,

Mr.. j. W. Johnston Sir: take pleas
ure IN endorsing the above letter [ send
you from Mrs. Laroche. | want you to
see how much good your medicine did
which you so kindly gave me last summer
for this poor family. | went to see them
q number of times and found them in q
deplorable condition. MIR. Laroche had
to take five bottles of Noland;ne before
he began to improve; he then went steadl.
ly on until entirely restored to health.
have used Nolandlne myself and members
Of my family have used it; in every in
stance we have been greatly benefited by
its use. | have distributed all all you SO
kindly gave me for the poor and have yet
to hear the first one say they were not
benefited by its use. am, very
respectfully. Mrs. NJ. F. BAKER,
President Ladies' City Mission,
Richmond, Va
Below is an exact copy Of Mrs. La
roche's letter. The woman, her heart
filled with gratitude for all the good No.
landine did her family, named her home
in California ''Nolandine":l
Nolandine, California, February Ist
dear good kind lady, take my pencil
in my hand to write you few lines tC
cell you how we is getten along you know
how bad Of Us all was ween you gin uses
that nOlandine we'll marin my husbor
tuck all them bottles and got we'll anC
etc all you fetch him you kno he was
most dead and you saved hisen life anC
them toe children you gin them six bottles
OF nolandine the is big and fat boys al
them sores is we'll my old man is doing
smart, he dun got fine farm and makes
good livin and has good health nolan
dine saved his life and them too children
too We call our home nOlandlne because
it saved my old man life and the childen:
life too. We prav for you and good mar
who made nolandine every mite and morn
in and hope god will bless you both anC
hope we will meet in heyen there ain
none Of u willing 20 be here without no
landine and heep of peple here never
herd Of 1t afore We told them about it now
they like it like we does and get It by tht
dozen dear good madam YOU has made ;
well man OF him and them too children
and god bless you for that it takes me
week to write 80 much this l. first lette
have writ for nigh on fore wear you i
only one would rite to If you don't NEAR
rit us lew lines ami thank that good maj
for given US that nUlandine were save my
,,td utau and lhem too bows who is vel
ami hcatt-. your devnteu friend.
Sarah Ann LaTucLe.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-04-10

The circulation OF the blood-quick
sned and enriched-bears life and
energy to every portion Of the body
appetite returns; the hour of rest
brings With 1t sound reposc. This
can be secured by taking TT. J. H
McLean's Sarsaparilla.
For sale By f. T. Whitehead Co.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-04-10

TIE blood must be pure for the
body, to be in perfect condition, DR.
J. II. McLean's Sarssparilla makes
pure blood and imparts the rict
bloom of health and vigor to the
whole body.
For sale by s. 7. Whitshead 4 Co.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-04-10

JOh3astOn's Veget0-
bic NOJdndi11e, N1.eI-
ceUed as u tonic, Hrer
reguIdtOr d1ld blood
purifier. For sale By
all druggists. The No
I0ndine Co., Rich
an Oa,d, Ia.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-04-10

"It goes right to the SPOT" said so
old man who was rubbing in DR.. j.
II. McLean's Volcanic Oil Liniment
to relieve rheumatism.
For sale by E. 7. Whitehead L Co.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-04-10

II yoa fee "out or sorts" and pee.
vish-tsks Dr. !. McLeau's >ar.s.
parillA; ehcrrfulnes. 80 re.urn and
life ell scQuifc new res,.
For sAls hv /. 7. NhitsheAI A -
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-04-10

Sumter, south Carolina, June I'd,
1887.
DR., A. T. Shallenberger.
Rochester, Pa. Dear SiI:-I
have been using your Antidote for
Malaria in my family for several
years. For more than a year l had
chills, and was so low down that |
had not strength to walk Mr.
Whomsley begged me to try the
Antidote, and 1t cured me at once,
am now a strong, healthy man,
We use no other medicine in the
family, as we find it the quickest,
safest, and also the cheapest,
Yours very truly,
SAMUEL CLARK.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-04-10
A Trade Combination.

"Why don't you go to work.
she asked Of the tramp.
III am a-working, lady"
"At what? You show no signs
of it'"
"No matter for that, plum' I'm
a-working as travelling advertise
ment for soap firm, I'm the Before
Using card, and my pardner around
the corner represents the After
Using end of the combination
Thank you, num- Philadelphia
Times.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-04-10

FIrS.-All Fits stopped free by DR..
kine's Great Nerve Restorer. No Fits
after first days use. Marvellous cures.
Treatise and $500 trial bottle free to Fit
cases. Send to DR.. Kline, 93l Arch St.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-04-10

o lm} rov.-,' fsrm IN III snn>
o. $50 as.,i ul."..r=- l. IL.
aoie IN mai anuuaI tn- ,Iuie |
through a period OF 5 }eaIs Lnus en-.
abIDg The borrower to pay off his
Indebtedness without txuaustlns his
crop in any year.
Apply to K. o. BURTON, JR.,
Attorney,
4 10 6m. Halifax, Il. &
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-04-10

Itch, Mango. and Scratches on human
or animals cured in 80 minutes by Wool
fOTd's Sanitary Lotion. This never fails.
Sold by E. I. Whitehead & Co.. Drug
gists, Scotland Neck, N. q. l 1. 6m
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-04-10
DRY GOODS.
-=a~s
The Old and Reliable F!rE, Of
Hamilton Easter 4 Sons,

OF BALTIMORE.

Invite your At'enuon t. their extensive
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-04-10
HOUSEKEEPING DRY GOODS

hamiIton Caster & Sons.
23. Is, - r. Baltimore -.
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3 20 3m.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-09
STILL SPLIT ON sILVRR.
Another Caucus of the Republican
Senators without Result.

WASHINGTON, May S-The republican
senatorial caucus this morning was largely
attended. The silver question was again
the subject of discussion, and again no
agreement was reached. The silver men
refuse to accept and support any bill con-
tanning a clause which will permit the
redemption of purchase notes in bullion
under any condition. AS one Of them ex-
pressed it, "We refuse to give away the
money value of silver. planting ourselves
any republican senators want to betray the
party it will not be the silver men,"
Senator Jones, who had been expected to
open the debate on the bill when 1t came up
in the Senate, is in New York. He was
telegraphed to yesterday by his colleague.
Senator Stewart. In his answer Senator
Jones did not fix any time for his return.
and stated that he would make his speech
when he came back. 1t is said that he will
be here Saturday morning.
CAUTIONED BY THE PRESIDENT.
The President has been talking a good
deal about silver legislation to the repub-
lcan leaders of the House. He has cautioned
them against passing free coinage bill, but
he has not said he would veto such bill if
it be passed.
The extreme silver men not unnaturallY
conclude that he would not veto such bill.
This is what encourages them to so vigor-
ously press their demands. They gave the
Senate caucus notice that any more talking
would be wasted, since they must have free
coinage or its equivalent, and proposed,
with the help of the silver democrats. to
get it. Eastern republicans consider the
situation so critical that they are working
up a deadlock between the two houses
which would throw the whole matter over
until next winter so as to clear the fall
elections, for they feel that they have
enough to carry already. Although Speaker
Reed favors this scheme it cannot be car
ried out because of the determined attitude
of the silverites The eastern republicans
are already signing for President Cleveland,
whose courageous attitude postponed the
silver agitation.
Senator Vest has prepared, and will when
the Senate bill again comes up offer as q
substitute for the pending bill, free silver
coinage bill, placing silver upon an equality
with gold in the matter of coinage.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-09
IDIOTS ROASTED ALIVE.
TEN MORE LIVES LOST BY AN IN
SANE ASYLUM FIRE.

The Corpse of Woman Previously
Burned to Death Cremated in the
Ruins-The Scene of the Holocaust
Near Norwich, N. Y.-One Hundred
and Fifteen of the Inmates Saved.
UTICA, N. Y, May S.-The Chenango
county poor house and insane asylum,
located at Preston, six miles west OF Nor
wich, were entirely consumed by fire this
morning. The fire was discovered about l
o'clock in the north wing of the poor house
building, where the idiots were kept. There
were no facilities for extinuishing the flames
The keepers and neighbors gave their atten-
tion to getting out the 125 paupers and in
sane and let the building burn. These were
all rescued. except ten female idiots. Six
bodies could be seen slowly burning, and
the other four were covered up in the ruins.
THE BUILDINGS.
The poor house building was three stories
high and built of wood. The insane asylum
was also a wooden building, two stories
high and only separated from the poor
house by driveway. The property was
estimated to be worth s25, ,OOO, and is insured
for $50, 1000.
The Universalist and Baptist churches
were opened for the reception of the unfor-
tunates
Yesterday afternoon a woman was in the
department smoking Sheput her pipe in
her pocket and was soon enveloped in
flames. She ran out into the yard and was
secured. She died from the effects.
Her body was cremated along with those
of the ten idiots. This woman, when smok-
ing, set her bed on fire, as well as her CLOTH
ing.
ORIGIN OF THE FIRE.
The bed was drenched with water, but it
is supposed that the fire smoldered in the
mattress until everybody was asleep and
then broke out afresh, setting the building
on fire. The idiots were all locked in sepa-
rate rooms around a central hall. When
the keepers opened the door of
this hall it was mass of flames and it was
impossible to get within. The keepers and
the citizens Of the neighborhood turned
their entire attention to saving lives and
let the property burn. With the exceptions
named everybody was gotten out uniujured,
although many paupers were helpless and
the maniacs refractory and obstinate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-09
JRFFERsoN,s FLOOD.
Great Loss of Live Stock and the
Water Still Rising


Water Stll Rising.
New ORLEANS, May 8.-The Times
Democrats jefferson Hex.) special says:
"The river continues to rise here and the
water in the lake is higher than was ever
known here. There is great loss Of stock of
all kinds. Many families are homeless, aud
tho river is beginning to run through tho
sewers Of the city"
A sNAG BOAT WRECKED.
The Picayune's Shreveport special says:
"This morning the barge and splendid
United States snag boat G. w. Howell, in
attempting to 20 through the draw span of
the railway bridge, struck one of the
stone piers and her chimneys were
knocked off. The vessel became entangled
and is in a precarious condition. By the
collision several men were precipitated into
the river, and white man named John
Madden was drowned.
''rhe Pandora levee In Bossier parish,
near Benton, broke last night in several
places, and the water Is now sweeping
down large area. The water will reach
the Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific
railway by morning.
"a dispatch from Greenwood says: The
Red River and Coast Line steamer New
Haven, with the relief committee Of this
city. reached that section just in time to
save $50 people and hundreds of mules,
horses and CATTLE"
COLUMBIA UNDER WATER.
COLUMBIA, TEX, May S-This town,
with the exception of one street, is under
water, and railroad traffic is suspended.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-09
A BOOM IN IRON AND STEEL.
A Good Showing in the Report of the
Association

AboOCldLlOn.
PHILADELPHIA, May S.-The statistical
report of the American Iron and Steel
Association for 1889 has Just made its
appearance The report is more volumi-
nous than any of its predecessors for several
years. 1t contains full information con-
cerning the course of the American and
foreign iron trades during 1889 and
In each month of the present
year. 1t shows that 1850 was
prosperous year for iron and
steel manufacturers On both sides of the
Atlantic, and that the worlds production Of
pig iron and steel that year was much
larger than in any preceding year. The
present year has opened favorably, how
ever, for the iron ana steel industries of the
United States, Great Britain and some
other countries so far as prices are con-
cerned, but the consumption OF iron and
steel is still very active.
STATISTICS AS TO PRODUCTION.
The report contains tables showing the
production Of iron ore, coal, pig iron and
steel by all countries; from which it ap-
pears that the United States now produces
26 per cent. of all the iron that is mined, 20
per cent. of all the coal, so per cent. of all
the pig iron, and 80 per cent. of the steel
that is manufactured. The worlds annual
production of iron ore is placed at
s., ,2S9, 900 tons, Of coal at 462, 100000 tons,
OF pig iron at "a, 1868, 900 tons. and Of steel at
10,513,0 900. The worlds production of pig
iron has increased 76 per cent. since 1873,
and it's production of steel has increased in
the same period 24S per cent, the figures for
1878 being respectively IA, III, 900 tons and
3.021 900 tons.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-09
COLOR LINES In CHURCH.
THE CAROLINA EPIsCOPALIANS
SETTLE THEIR DISPUTE.

A Motion Adopted to Allow the Only
Colored Clergyman in the Diocese to
Retain His seat-Bishop Howe Sticks
to the Position He Took at the Out
set.
CHARLESTON, s. c., May S-The negro
question was virtually settled in the
Episcopal church of South Carolin a by the
diocesan convention to day. 1t has been
under discussion for the last ten or twelve
years. and came very nearly splitting the
church in twain. The question come up on
an amendment to the constitution which
virtually allows the only colored clergyman
in the disease to retain his seat The dis
cussion was long and exciting. The
opponents to the proposed amendment
"white" in the clause of the constitution
prescribing the qualifications of clergymen.
BISHOP HowE's ADDRESS.
Bishop Howe, who has steadfastly stood
by tho colored clergymen in their right to a
seat In the convention without having their
credentials submitted TO the laymen, has
rendered his decision. In his annual address
he says: 1.-THE house of bishops has declared
of men to dwell on the face Of the earth.
The bishops of this church have consecrated
TO the highest office of the christian ministry
the Right Rev. Samuel ID. Ferguson, and so
clothed one of this race with all the prerog-
atlves and dignity Of the Episcopal church.
ENTITLED TO ALL ITS PRIVILEGES.
"This general convention has received
colored clergyman Of the diocese of Texas
as one of its members. and thereby made
him in its privileges the peer Of every clergy
man In this diocese. The church, following
as she does the example OF the Catholic
church in all ages, shows that this general
convention has no act or law admitted or
implied that difference of race or color
affords ground for distinction in legislative
rights or privileges
MAINTAINS HIS FORMER POSITION.
He also strictly maintains the position he
took when the secession occurred in 1887,
viz that tho decision of the chair could
not be overruled without majority vote of
both orders
After the debate had continued Cor sew
eral hours the motion was carried and the
white amendment was tabled by very SUBJ
stantial majority. The seceders were not
in the convention. although they were rep
resented by delegates who took their view
of the question. This action is the result OF
a compromise agreed upon two years ago.
1t is thought that the seceders will return to
the church.