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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-10-08
The firsi Step.

Perhaps you are run down, can't
est cant SLEEP, cah..t think, can't do
anything to your satisfaction, and
wonder what ails you. You should
heed the warning, you are taking
the first step into Ferrous FROST r: =
ton. You need a nerve tonic and
in electric Bitters you viii Gnd the
exact remedy for restoring Your
nervous system TO its normal, hea'-
thy condition. Surprising results
follow the use of this xreat Nerve
Tonic and alternative. Your appetite
returns, good digestion Is restored,
and the Liver and Kidneys resume
healthy action. Try bottle. Price
so. at E. I. Whitehead 4 Co.'s Dug
Store.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-10-08
A Lii lie girls Experience In A
Lighthouse

Mr.. and Mrs. Loren Trescott are
keepers of the Gov. Lighthouse
at Sand Beach. Ljdh and are bless
ed with daughter, four years cd.
Last April she was taken down with
Measels, followed with lreadf
Dough and turning into Fever
Doctors at home and at Detroit
treated her, bu! in vain, sic grem
worse rapidly, until she was a mere
"hsndful Of bones" -Tben she tie ID
DR.. Kings New Discovery en- after
the use Of two anil q half bottle.
was completely cured. They say
Dr.. Kings New Discovery is worth
Its weight in gold, yet YOU msy get
trial bottle free at f. T. Whites
head & Co.'S Dru ,storc.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-10-08
rnR0vERFlFTY YEARS

MRS, WINDOWS SOOTHING SYRUP has
been used for over fifty years by millions
OF mothers for their chill iren while teeth
ing, with perfect success. 1t soothes
the child, so'tens the gums, allavs
all pain, cures wind collie. and is
the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer ms
mediately. Sold by Druggists in every
part of the world. Twenty-Five cents
bottle. Be Sure and ask for Mrs Win
lows Soothing Syrup. land take no other
kind. lO23ly.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-10-08
Fall Session begins Sept. 7. 1891,

Board, tuition, washing. lights &C.,
per term cf five months SO.
Tuition alone 80 to $50 per term 0
five months.
Everything rev. New buildings, new
desks. new apparatus. and everything
necessary for suc0essfu! teaching.
Town healthy and moral.
Tone Of Community e.evatiag
Room enough fer POO boys.
ps Fer catalogue address,
w. 9. ALLEN. Supt.
7-2-tf. SCOTLAND NECK, y. e.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-10-08
LEMON ELIXIR.
Pleasant, Elege1H, ReIiab,e.

ItedSdW, Ete9elu, Hedd0ie.
For biiousness and constipation, take
Lemon Elixir.
Fer teyers, cbills and malaria, take
Lemon Elixir.
For sleeplessness. nervousness and
palpitation of the heart, take Lemon
EhXiT.
For indigestion and foul stomach,
taEe Lemon Elixir.
Fer all sick and nervous headaches,
take LemOn Elixir.
Ladies, ior natural AMI thorough or
game regulation. take Lemon Eiixor.
Dr. Mczley's Lemon Elixir will not
ta'l you in any of the above named dis
eases, al OF which arise from torp id
or diseased liver, stomach, kidneys or
bowels,
Prepared only by DR.. Il. MOTLEY,
Atlanta. Ga. SOC. and Sl.OO per bottle,
at druggists,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-10-08
AA {. u L .
RALEIGH, \. c., Sept l; 1891.

M. .. L.
RALEIGH, n. c., Sept L; 1891.
The editor Of The North Carolina
Teacher wonld say, if he wanted to
be correct, "The new Union Pas
senger Station A depot" is q
place for deposit for the storing of
goods; warehouse; storehouse.
A building or place where passen
gers assemble TO board a train is
station aud in no sense depot.
The word depot should be pronoun
ced doypo by FrenchmaE in France
but All American or Engllsbman
should pronounce it only as deepo
unless he is wiser thal Noah Web
ster.-Eduor N. G.. Teacher.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-10-08
LEMON HOT DROPS

, Cures all Coughs, Colds, Hoarseuess,
Sore Throat, Bronchitis, Hemorrhage
aud ali throat and lung diseases. Ele-
giant, reliable.
- cents at druggists. Prepared only
by Dr.. II. Motley, Atlanta, Ga.
430-9l-1y.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-10-08
HIS COVETED OPPORTUNITY.
Which is Correct ?

Will the editor Of the North Caro-
lima Teacher please inform his read
ers if be would say ''The new Union
Passenger deepo, dippo. doypo, or
deDpO?"
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-10-08
SEVERE REBUAE.
Rev Il. WiIIia IN Jones, of Allan
IA. refuies the charge that
Presfdenl Davis was cog
infant ofl.ircoln'- A.
snssfnasiOr.

The following is of late date from
Atlantis, Ga:
DR.. J. William Jones writes
letter in which he severely scores
General Harrio, of West Virginia,
Sho has lately revived the charge
that Jefferson Davis was concerned
ia the ASSASSINATION OF Abraham
Lincoln. This Islander, be says.
"was a disgrace to the Uaited States
Government when it was first made
in a proclamation issued by Presl
dent Andrew Jackson on the 2nd of
May, 1865, and which was so COM
p,etely refuted that even the obsti
macy of Andrew Jackson yielded
and Withdrew the charge.
BASE MALIGNITY.
"That any man should at this late
day when the chival-ous Davis is
sleeLing in the tomb and his pen
ard voice silenced forever, revive
those old, exploded ISLANDERS, IS an
evidence of base malignity which
makes one blush for poor fallen hn-
manisy. The charge is Of course IN
worthy Of serious consideration and
bears the stamp Of falsehood on its
very face. We doubt that if there
had been scintilla of proof that
Jefferson Davis had been guilty of
completely in the assassination of
Lincoln he would have been tried,
convicted. and executed by that 'bu-
resu of military Justice which had
at it's beck and call suborned witt
nesses and trained perjurers and be-
hind it bowling mob olamoring for
the blood Of the arch traitor the
the sarch fend' of the century, as
they were accustomed to call the
Chief of the Confederacy.
NEVER DARED.
What fair.minded man at all con-
versant with the circumstances can
doubt for a moment that the fact
the Judge-Advocate, General Holt,
and assistants and advisers never
dared to bring Mr.. Davis Or Mr.. g..
&. Clay, or Mr.. Jacob Thompson or
others to trial on this charge. even
after the large reward offered for
their captore had Teen paid, is over
whelming proof that they had no ev>
idence 20 substantlate 1t, and the
charge was itself a base Islander.
Here We might safely rest the case
But, inasmuch as many have forgot
ten the facts, it might be well to
briefly recall them.
COULD NOT BE TRIED.
After detailing the history of the
Investigation made 10y Horace Cree
ley and others DR.. Jones concludes {:
"And so this miserable SANDER was
reluted by these able men, who had
no love for the Confede-acy or its
Chief. NJ. Greedy, Mr.. Gerritt
Smith, Vanderbilt and others went
on the bail bond of the Confederate
President, and the Government new
or dared to bring him to trial on the
charge of treason, since their ahlest
lawyers, with Chief Justice Chase at
their head, declared that he could
never be convicted on q fair trial
HIS COVETED OPPORTUNITY.
Il heard the grand old man say
down at Beauvoir one day: oh,
If they had only dared to brin. me
to trial on the charge Of treason and
have,glven me my coveted OPT ortu
nifty Of vindicating myself and the
cause of the Confederacy before the
ewes of the world and at the bar OF
history"
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-10-08
ABOUT CROPS.
HOW CROPS ARE PAID FOR.
tYoatL's Compan1onD

TIrEDIFEFRENT CHANGES OF CHECKS
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-04-02
Virtues of Hoarhound.

The virtues OF white hoarhound are
set forth at leisure, "Boiled with iris
root till the third part of the water is
wasted, it is good for old coughs and
raises phlegm, taken a spoonful when
the cough comes on. Stamp, i. e.,
pound-the leaves with honey, and
apply for agnails and swellings about
the nails or joints. The juice clear
eth the eyes and killeth worms in the
ears, which was one of the minor
plaques OF Queen Eiizabeths time and
before. ''All kinds of hoarhound are
good for women to battle in that have
weak back or pains in the legs. The
distilled water is good against all scabs
and wheales. For madness, stamp
houseleek and roses. equal parts, with
milk, anu bind on the forehead and
temples. Face swollen or scorched,
rub it twice or thrice day with the
houseleek. Juniper or the berries
burned driveth away all venomous
beasts, like mosquitoes, 'and all in
lection and corruption OF the air. -
Shirley Dare's Letter.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-04-02

OMAHA, Neb., March 12.-1he center OF
the United States, according to the popula
tion, decided by the last census. is near
Greensburg, Indiana, which shows great
increase in the west and is matter that we
should all be proud Of Not only are we
gaining in numbers, but there is also gen
eral advancement OF the differen interests.
More particularly is this noticed in the mer-
camille line, and now it is no longer neces
sary to go east of the Missouri river for
goods of any kind. Boots and Shoes are
no doubt better represented than any other
line, and the old reliable firm OF l<irkendall,
Jones u Co., Omaha, has done much to
bring about this good result Kirkendall,
Jones u Co. manufacture full line of boots
and shoes for men, women and children.
They make all grades and in any shape, sizes
or lasts wanted, thereby enabling the tealer
TO give the consumer Perfect fit, which BY
the way, is very essential point Their
Gold Med al School Shoe has become very
popular and is giving universal satisfaction.
IL is acknowledged the best that can posi-
bly be produced for the money and is well
worth trial. The consumers should bear
III mind that it will be to their advantage to
at all times ask for goods manufactured by
hlrkendall, Jones ~ Co. Besides handling
a complete line of leather goods. this firm is
also general agent for the famous Boston
rubber Shoe Co., and carry full line of
their goods at all times, which are sold at
the very best discounts. The warehouse at
llC2, 1l04 and 1106 Harvey street is credit
to the West and dealers should make it a
point TO call on them and see to what an ex-
tent the boot and shoe business is carried on
ia the West
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-04-02
Crooks Councils of War.

Then it was that his subordinates
began to notice one of Crooks pecu-
liarities which he retained through
life. Heheld his first Council of war"
Crooks councils OF war differed from
those of any other general, living or
dead. He never asked any one for
an opinion, never gave one OF his own
but taking his rifle in hand, strolled
short distance away from camp, sat
down under a rock, crossed one knee
over the other, clasped his arms
about his shins, and occasionally rub
bed the tip of his nose with the back
OF his right hand. This last was the
iniallible sign by which the troops
afterward learned to know that one
of Crooks councils of war was in pro-
gress. He communed with himself,
canvassed all the pros and cons of
his predicament.-Centmy.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-04-02
Girl Slavery in Tibet.

The people were in a state of ex-
element over the marriage of the
belle of the place and the high price
her prospective husband has had to
pay for her; fifty taels to purchase a
'number two wife," was highly credit
able to the town which had given
birth to such a treasure. The Ssu-
ch'uanese, are much given to selling
girls, and large numbers are exported
yearly from Chung-ching far Han-kon
and Shanghai and other eastern cities,
The price usually paid for one of six
or seven years is from seven to ten
taels. They are kindly reared by the
stock farmer who buys them, receive
'liberal education with all modern
accomplishments" and when they
have attained the age of sixteen are
easily disposed off at high prices. The
trade has nothing cruel about it, and
many OF these girls are respected mem
bers ofsociety in after life, and GER
talnly enjoy many more material
comforts than if they had been left in
their poor villages. | have lived in
homes of highly respectable Chinese
where the wife had four or five little
girls purchased with her savings, and
they were treated with as much kind.
ness and love as her own children
Century.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-04-02

Grabs particularly are fighting ami
mails; in fact they will fight anything.
have seen crab in conflict with a
lobster, catch the latter over the fore
part of the head, where the she'll is
hardest, and crush it in by one effort.
And it rather bears out my idea that
the claws OF these creatures are par
ticularly weapons of war; that the mo-
ment one OF them receives a severe
injury in a claw it drops it off by vol
untary amputation, severing its con-
nection with the body at the shoulder
by an act of its own will. 1t seems to
me probable that if the claw were nee
essary for feeding nature would rather
seek to cure an injury to it than let
the animal discard it altogether.
The species Of crab which is most
conspicuously a fighter is the hermit
crab. Its first idea of independent life
is to eat harmless whelS and occupy
its she'll; its next notion is TO give bat
tie to every crab OF tho same persua-
sion as itself that it comes across. Al
together hermit crabs are undoubtedly
The most quarrelsome creatures in ex-
istence. Interview in Washington
| Star.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-04-02


The brusque and fussy i'm
pulse of these days of false
impression would rate down
all as worthless because one
is unworthy.
AS if there were no notes
in sunbeams
Or comets among stars
Or cataracts in peaceful
rivers
Because one remedy pro-
fesses to do what it never
was adapted to do, are all
remedies worthless
Because one doctor lets his
patient die, are all humbugs T?
1t requires fine eye and
a finer brain to discriminate
to draw the differential line.
"They say" that DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery and
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton have cured thousands.
They say" for a weak sys-
tenn there's nothing better than
the Discovery" and that the
Favorite Prescription is the
hope Of debilitated, feeble
women who need a restora-
tive tonic and bracing nervine
And here's the proof -
Try one or both. If they
don't help you, tell the Worlds
Dispensary Medical Associa
ton SO, and you get you
money back again.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-04-02

There is vast difference between
the ways and ideas of amusement OF
the small boy uptown and the small
boy downtown who makes his living
by selling papers, shining muddy boots
or being messenger. For instance,
the downtown newsboy scorns to throw
snoWballs as usual thing. He will
shake dice, match" coppers or smoke
cigarettes and discuss some some mel
odrama playing in his favorite Bow
cry theatre, but he absolutely declines
to throw snowballs. On the other
hand his more innocent brother seven
or eight miles higher up on the island
still clings to the good old fashioned
sport of 'pasting" everything anC
everybody with a SNOWFALL. That
all association, of course. New Yorl
Tribune.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-04-02

Wax matches. quite as good as the
imported ones, are now made in large
quantities by Italian immigrants in
New York and Brooklyn. In New
York the Italians also prepare maca-
roni, vernicelli. bologna and other
sausages, and cream cheese. The tri-
fling sum which they earn in boot
backing and by the sale OF fruits and
candies or by organ grinding seems
very large in their eyes, and their
poor friends at home are fascinated by
what they hear OF the riches to be had
in America, and so emigrate in large
numbers. One of the most prosperous
restaurants on Union square is owned
by an italian who gained small for
tune with his hand organ and invested
it proftably in this way. Yorl,
Ledger.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-04-02

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased Lortion S Of the ear, There he, Is Is
ly constitut ional remedies. Deafness is
caused by an infamed condition OF the mu-
oous lining of the Eustaehian Tube. When
this tube gets infamed you have rumbling
sound or imperfect hearing, and when 1t is
entirely closed, Deafness is the result and
unless the Inflammation can be taken Out
and this tube restored to its normal condi
tion, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine
cases out OF ten are caused by catarrh, which
is nothing but an inlamed condition of the
mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case OF Deafness Caused by catarrh) tina
we cannot cure by taking Halls tatarri
Cure. eend for circulars, free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo o.
Sold by druggists, 10 cents.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-04-02

The largest Furniture and Carpet house
west of Chicago is located at Omaft, Neb.,
Chas. shiyerick g. Co., Proprietors They
have an immense establishment occupying
half block Of lye-story stores on Farnam
street, and every floor is packed with the
most elegant designs in carpets, draperies,
and the leading novelties In the furniture
line. II you con template buying write them
for particulars, prices, etc., or call and see
their goods when you visit Omaha, whether
you buy or not. They take pleasure in show
ing people through their establishment,
which is equal to any in Chicago.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-04-02

There is an old saying that "there is moth.
ing sure in life except death and taxes but
the saying losses its force when Salzer's seeds
are included among the uncertainties. They
never die and only need trial to prove
themselves. John A Salzcr, La Crosse, Wis.
is the largest grower of Northern crow
Seeds, and makes specially of farm seeds
wheat, corn, oats, and potatoes. An illus
trated catalogue contains full information
regarding rare plants, flowers, fine vegeia
bles, &c, with several colored plates, MALE
for cents, or further information can b
had by reference to advertisements Of Salze
which are appearing in our columns.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-04-02
The Ladfe. Delighted,

The pleasant effect and the perfect
safety with which ladies may use the
liquid fruit laxative, Syrup OF Figs, I'M
der all conditions make it their favor
ito remedy. It is pleasing to the eye
and to the taste gentle, yet effectual
in acting on the kidneys, liver and
bowels
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-04-02
The western settlers Chosen Specific.

With every advance OF emigration into the
far West, new demand is created for Hos
letters Stomach Bltters. Newly. peopled
regions are frequently less salubrious than
older settled localities, on account of the
miasma which arises from recently cleared
land, particularly along the banks of rivers
that are subject to freshets. The aRricul-
raj or mining emigrant soon learns, when
he does not already know, that the Bitters
AFFORD tho only sure protection against
malaria, and those disorders of the stomach,
liver and bowels, TO which climatic changes,
exposure, and unaccustomed or unhealthy
water or diet subject him. Consequently,
he places an estimate upon this great house
hold specific and preventive commensurate
with its intrinsic merits, and is careful to
keep on hand a restorative and promoter OF
health so implicitly to be relied upon in
time of need
The debt of nature is one that a man al
ways pays as he goes.
An extravagant waist-forty- eight inches
around.
The humblest of orchestra conductors is
always leading citizen.
There are no tramps in China. Tramp:
object to chop-sticks.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-04-02

"Now good digestion wait on appetite, and
health on both.n This natural and happy
condition of the mind and body is brought
about by the timely use of Prlckly Ash Bit
tiers. While not II beverage in any sense, II
possesses the wonderful faculty OF renewing
to the debiltated system all the elements re-
quired to rebuild and make strong. II you
are troubled with headache, diseased liver
kidneys or bowels, give it a trial, it will moi
fail you.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-04-02

II not above being taught by man, take
this good advice. Try Dobbins' Electric
Soap next Monday. 1t won't cost much, and
you Will then know for yourself just how
good 1t is. BE sure 10 get no imitation.
There are lots of them.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-04-02
F" August
Flower

How does he feel Pile feels
blue, deep, dark, unfadihg, dyed
in-tbe wool, eternal blue, and he
makes everybody feel the same wav
August Flower the Remedy.
How does he feel2-He feels
headache, generally dull and con-
slant, but sometimes excruciatinq-
August Flower the Remedy.
How does he feel?-He feels a
violent hiccoughing or jumping of
the stomach after a meal, raising
bitter-tasting matter or what he has
eaten or drunk-August Flower
the Remedy.
How does he feel Pile feels
the gradual decay of vital power
he feels miserable, melancholy,
hopeless, and longs for death and
peace-August Flower the Rom
edy.
How does he feel2-He feels so
full after eating a meal that he can
hardly walk-August Flower the
Remedy. 90
G. G. GREEN, Sole Manufacturer,
Woodbury., New Jersey, U. S. A.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-04-02

Dnilymen stockmcn, livery stable men,
and horse-car men unite In saying that no
such horse and cattle lotion as Salvation OIL
has ever been put upon the market 1t
should be kept at every stable and stock
yard IN the land. Price % cents bottle,
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-04-02

A SLIGHT COLD, II neglected, often attacks
the lungs. BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRooHEs
give sure and immediate relief. Sold only
In boxes. Price % cents.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-04-02

In hiring help as n rule it will pay tc
secure the best. Good help is as eco
nomical on the farm Us any where else.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-04-02

ssGo where glory waits thce,' she said, as
she buckled on his armor, and pressed into
his off hand small package. 1t contained
a few bottles of Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup; she
didn't want him to have to contend with an
enemy and cold all, ut the same time Sen
sible girl
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-04-02

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was n Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to castoria,
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-04-02

Mrs. WinsIow's Soothing Syrup, for Chill
dren teething softens tho gums, reduces intisnma-
ton allays pain, cures wind collie. &c. n bottle.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-04-02

Charon is the only ferryman who never
stops on account of fog.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-04-02

Tell Mrs. Wells that her, or any indus
trious person can make $50 week In the
plating business. For particulars, address
the Lake Electric Co., Englewood, Ill. A
Platter costs 50. l am working now and
know there is money In the business.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-04-02

Achilles was one OF the first men to appre-
ciatc the disadvantage of not being well
heelel.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-04-02

The wrong kind of learning leaves man
wofullY ignorant.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-04-02

A wise son knoweth his own fathers
youth.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-04-02

When life is not worth living-when II II
A double one.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-04-02

The crow Is willy bird. Nature has made
him cav tous, as it WERE
The feline screnade might be called con-
catenation OF sounds.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-04-02

The po,atoe is very shy. Even its growing
is done under the rows.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-04-02

Pluck and perseverance-Picking dow
from duck.