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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-23
OK. y. G.. THURSDAY. JULY 23. 1891
A Young hero from Edgecombe.
(Tarboro Southerner.

(Tarboro Southerner.)
The history of r. Herbert Pittm,n
8 native OF No. ) township shows
what e young nan can do, and that
| if he has the will be can certainly
rise.
/ Al the age of17 the little smatter
ing Of books he had acquired in the
few months be was allowed to attend
a public school near bis fsther's, in.
cited him to drink deeper OF the
"Pierian spring"
He wished to attend one session
at A. J. Moore's school at w hitakers.
but his father was unable TO sepd
him. This did not daunt him. He said
to his father il he would consent for
him to 60 be would pay his own
tuition. What father coald refuse?
He studied under Mr. Moore five
months. That good teacher seein Z
what metal the land was made of.
credited him for his schooling. He
made wonderful progress. At the
end OF the sesiun be prevailed upon
his father to let him 60 TO Battleboro
and study telegraphy under Andrew y
Hobgood.
Mr.. Hobgood also recogniz ID 10
him the spirit which will win sue
cess. He also agreed to wait till be
could make enough to pay him.
When young Pittman had ma stered
this be was anxious to begin the bat
tie Of life. His fathers circumstances
we're such that he could Ill aft ord
to spare him, but finally the son
convinced him be could do him more
good working at his profession than
assisting him on the farm.
Let me 60 to South Carolina
where l can get situation and l
will pay by the time am 2l years
old tue $3.50 you owe-."
He went. In two years, instead
of three, that debt has been paid, o
also has Mr. Hobgood and Mr.Moore.
He is doing the work of two men
where he is located, Atkins, S. C.
At that place he is express agent,
freight agent and telegraph mana ger.
He is also couduator g TIC shc-t
line Of railroad aich runs from At
klns TO blsnopvlile. In tie az lie
is engaged at the former ps@ce. A
bout 6 in the evening de boards h'e
tram for the latter and returns next
morning in time to atteEd to all
duties.
Herbert Pttman's history may be
studied by all young men. He is a
living example of the truth that
"Nbere there's q will there's way"
lie is here on visit, bis first since
he set out to WOO fortune lie ls
quiet, unassuming gentlemanly, an
honor to himself, . comfort to his
family.
He has the Southerner's heartiest
congratnlations and warmest CONS
mendstions.
"Quisque seoe fortune fober."
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-23
Eternal Vigilance.

Is the price of health. But with all our
precaution there areenemles always lur-
king about our systems, only waiting a
favorable opportunity to assert them
selves. impurities in the blood may be
hidden for years or even for generations
and suddenly break forth, undermining
health and Fastening death. For all
diseases arssing from imnure blood
Hoods Sarsaparilla IS the unequalled
and unalproedhed remedy. 1t Is King
OF them all. for 1t conquers disease.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-23
GOOD REFERENCE.
p MOTHERS ADVICE SERVED
HIMAs THE BEST
REFERENCE.
BOYS REMEMBER.

John was fifteen, and wanted 6
desirable place IN the office Of we'll
known lawyer, who had advertise q
for boy, hut doubted his success
because, being a stranger in the city
be had no references.
"I'm afraid I'll stand poor
chance" he thought, "but I'll try
| and appear as well as | can. for that
may help
So be was careful TO have his dress
! and person neat, and when he took bis
turn to be interviewed, went in with
| bis bat in his hand and a smile on
his face.
The keen>eyed lawyer glanced him
over from head to foot.
Good face" be thought, "an'l
pleasant ways"
Then he noted the neat suit-iut
other boys had appeared in new
clothes-saw the>well brushed hair
and clean looking skin. Very well,
but there had been others here. quite
as cleanlg; another glance showed
the finger-nails free from soil,
"Ah that looks like tt ourough-
uess," thought the lawyer:
Then be asked 8 few direct rapid
questions, which John answ cred as
directly,
Prompt" was his mental COM
ment; can speak up when necessary.
Let's see your writing," he added
aloud.
Jotn took the pen and wrote his
name.
VERY well, easy to read, and no
flourishes. Now, what references
have you?,'
The dreaded question at last!
Johns face fell. He had begun
to feel some hope Of success, but this
dashed Il.
Il haven't any he said slowly, I'm
almost strane .er in the city"
Cant take 10y wIuuUuu1rreIeu-
ces," was the brusque rejoinder, and
as lie spoke sudden thought sent
a flash to Johns cheek.
Il haven't any references" he
said with hes itation ''but here's
a letter from mother [ j1st received.'
The lawyer took it. II was short
letter.
INV Dear John, Il want to remind
you that whe never you find work
vou must consider that work your
own. Don't 60 lnto it, IS some boys
do, with the feeling that you VIII do
as little as you can, and get some
thing better soon but make up your
mind you will do rs much as possi,
ble, and make yourself SO necessary
to your employer that he will never
let you GO!
You have been gooi son to me.
Be as good IN business, and | am
sure God will bless your Efforts .
"H'u - said the lawyer, reading
it over the second time. "That's
good advice. John--excellent advice
/ rather think I'll try You, even with
out references"
John has been with him five years
a3d last spring was admitted to the
bar.
"Do you intend taking that young
man into partnership" asked 8
friend lately.
"Yes, / do. couldn't get along
! without John"
| And John always says the hest
reference he ever had was a mother s
good advice and honest praise.
"A Back Number"
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-23
D0 IT.
WHAT MEN HAVE DONE
WITHOUT CHANCE.
F-1H.N. u Wg>
ItNfF efI, vg>

tteuth tonpznl
lio~ msny neu have sacccr lei q
LIE to whom not single c.rcaul-
stance VA kiaI lIow ofen sc
Qcar people say OF soIe worthless
fellow. "Ab, vel, bc nsrc- Aai hair
chance !" Bat there are plenty ot
boys Who have come 70 the front. M
HES battle, Who never hal even a
qunster OF chance.
T.~e Thomas Bal, the scnlp,o-.
far Instance. lie was 30, twelve
years d when iii. father 3i-d TIE
poor Wliow-Taam.'s mother, youag,
herself, and far from strong had a,e
young chi'drsn There ~As ne more
s hool for Thomas after As father.
death. lie must X = wo,l, ani
help 10 sappori the rest. lie got
place tn grocery store, where they
gave him io,.sr week.
Not much, that-hlt what a d.c
ference it made 10 that poor litue
family
tfom Tie time be vas twelve,
young Ball had always t. wofk for
others, until they were all grown up.
lie hai l.,,Ic instruetlua,. even IA
hls art, aud hc never had that lRuo
until after he had earned the money
10 pay for II. BIt-he succeeded
Then there was tia. other scup,or.
Hiram Powers. Hiram was tho
eighth Of nine chl.drea. aul hs was "a
very small boy wlea Als flasher died;
and like B4ll, he had 10 50 To work
for the family. lie hal hcca bora
IN Vermont, hu' ms parents had
moY ed out 10 OA!o in that way poor
people have Of roaming hllAcr and
yon after better luck.
It. was in OHIO that the father
dic', and In ONO That Hiram fought
us Sou'uiu' pAss'e'. OF seven years
be hal charge Of the wax ti.uto- IN Il
oine'"na'' u u'eu'o' ana Il Vas "h'ia
5ne'o 'aa' He ie'' "h Impulse toward
~ nsu tuau'G ~ 81 NJ, atil tiis lis pfchlee
Bat it was not until he was thirty
years old that he was at liberty 10
strike out for hun self, and tc was
Jhirty-tro before he had money C.
aough 10 90 TO Italy. Yc, he Eas To he
The Scdlgtor Of the 's5,eek Slave -
Pete Co0oer. who founded the
Cooper Iast!tute, had still! haritr
struggle, because, as boy, his
aealth wae Of tue frallest He went
10 school bu, one rear OF hll life,
and during that year be could only
20 every other da". But when no
was eight years oil he was earaiaH
his living. ~ pulling hair from tho
skins of tue rabbits his father shot,
to make hat-pulp.
lie had not .Aalr chance" H.
seemed almost literally tha. ae bad
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-23
Electric lsiI1ersc
Drugstor

This remedy is tecoming 80 well
known and so popular 40 to need no
special mention. All who nave used
Electric B.ters sing the same song
of praise.-A purer midlclne does
not exist and it is guaranteed to do
all that is claimed. Electric Bltters
will cure all diseases of the Liver
and Kidneys, will remove Pimples
Bolls, Salt Rheum and other affect
ions caused by impure blood.-Will
drive Malaria from the system and
prevent as we'll as cure all Malarial
fevers.-For cure Of Headache,
Constipation and Indigestion try
Electric B,tters-Entire satisfaction
guarantee ed or money refun led
Price so cts and Sl.O0 per bottle at
E. T. Whitehead & Co.'S Drugstore.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-23
LEMON HOT DROPS

Cures all Coughs, Colds, ioarseness,
Sore Throat, Bronchitis, Hemorrnage
and all throat and lung diseases. kie-
CANT, reliable.
p cents at druggists. Prepared only
by DR.. H. Motley, Atlanta, ga.
4-3O-9l-ly.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-23
BIG SCHEME!
WORTH READING.
now TO MAKE Farm LIFE
ATTRACTIVE.
Manufacturers Record

thanuiacturers Record
An experiment on a large scale
will be tried in Nebraska shortly hy
Mr. John W. Book walter, the we'll.
known capitalist and mann facturer.
He is the owner of G0.0OO acres in
that State. These he proposes to
cut up into farms aud home lots so
situated relatively that their owners
houses will be in neighboring groups,
while the farms will occupY the
nearby outlying lands. La dcscrib,
ing bis plan TO the Kansas City
Star, Mr.. Beokwalter said that all
his youth until be was 23 was spent
on farm. and he knew by expert
ence that the secret OF a farmers 8
disconsent was the Greariness of his
insolation-"the living apart from the
rest Of the world and from civiilza-
ton ITSELF In his European travels
he had seen in practice the idea he
proposed to carry out in Nebraska.
L be houses would be located regard.
less Of streets or sidewalks, with the
farms encirculiag the homes, not nee
essarily more than q third OF mile
distant, but the homesteads forming
the group and quite separate from
the farm lands. He has already
selected his first location and settled
q number of families there. The
cardinal advantage OF this plan he
stated as follows:
First.-Tne tcdium Of farm life in
general will be removed.
Second. 1t will keep the farm boy
at home and make them contented
with their life.
Third.-It will tend to advance the
farmer in education, knowedge of
worldly affairs and put hun in touch
with the world.
Fourth.-He can go to church
several times a week il be chooses
without driving ten miles to get
thee
Ei.e- = z.~,o..;~ -.--;-~ = 10.
AIRED in the household it will be
mach easier matter to obtain and res
tail it.
TO general II, this scheme has the
virtues Of country life without the
vices Of the city.
A very large percentage of land in
the South has never been broken by
the plow. Thousands OF acres from
which lumbermen are fast removing
the virgin forests can 'e purchased
at very low prices, and in places the
soil is as strong and fertile as was
eyer titled. Colonies could be planted
on this plan in such localities, as also
in many others once cultivated but
loag since abandoned, that in few
years would change their whole
appearance and FL! the land with
aourishing farms and prosperous,
conteuted com munities.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-23
Bucklen S Arnica Salye.

The Best Salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sore, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, ChIlblains Corns, and all
Skin Etuptions, and positively cures
piles, or no pay rsqnir d. 1t is guar
antee to give perfect salts faction, or
money refunded. Price 50. per box
For Sale by Z. T. Whitehead q. Go
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-23

Itch on human and horses and all
animals cured in 80 minutes by Wool
ford's Sanitary Lotion. This never fails
Sold by E. 7. Whitehead Cos Drug
store, Scotland Neck N e 81 "
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-23

M~ e.OD:YJ T. ~ L.fTERS
Cures Indigestion, Riliousnezs, p!speprla Mala-
ria Nervousness, ana General Deblilty- fh!A-
cians recommend it. All dealers sell 1t. Genuine
har,rsde marx a~A/-----+ - s~es on wrap per.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-09-15
BOROUGH BUDGET
GLEANINGS BY THE LOCAL
CORPS OF REPORTERS.
WHAT THE SCRIBES SEE AND HEAR
The Abduction Case Settled-The
Complaint Withdrawn Upon
the Mother Agreeing Not to
Molest the Eoy.

The ca of Ms. Elizabeth Cooper who
was charged with abdueting her six year
old son, who had been adopted by William
E. Phillips, from one Of the public school
rooms yesterday, has heen settled.
Mrs. Cooper, after some persuasion and
argument, was convinced that she would
have to resort to some other method to re-
gain possession of the boy.
Mr.. Phillips told Squire Williams that
he had no objection to restoring the child
to the mother but he wanted it done in q
legal manner. When he was made the
guardian of the boy the Directors of the
Poor required bim to give security for the
faithful performance of his trust and be
insisted that the mother should regain
possession through the Poor Directors.
Mrs Cooper finally produced the child
and turned him over to Mr. Phillips, who
consented to a withdrawal of the suit.
This morning Mr. Phillips sent the boy to
school again, the mother having stipulated
not to interfere with him again until she has
right TO do 80 through legal process.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-09-15
PERSONAL.

P, j. Ferguson visited Hazleton to-day.
Max Reese went to Pottsville this morn
ing,
Christ Schmidt spent yesterday at Read
ing.
Miss Galland, of Ashland, was VISITOR
TO town to-day,
Herman Hillery, of Philadelphia, spent
Sunday in town.
Miss Virgie Hollopeter visited friends at
Pottsville yesterday.
DIR. P. II. O'Hara visited friends in NAH
anoy City yesterday.
Miss Hannah Reese spent Sunday with
her uncle at Centralia.
j. H. Pomeroy, Esq, spent TO day at the
county seat on business.
j. H. FiDney, of Pittsburg was at the
Ferguson House yesterday.
Deputy Coroner Brennan attended to
business at Pottsville this morning.
Fergus G. Farquhar, Esq of Pottsville,
was in town yesterday on legal business.
Misses Emily and Bessie Schwartz, of
Park Place, spent last evening in town.
Mrs. Sarah Wasley, who has been visit
ing friends in Philadelphia, returned last
evening.
Wesley Hammer, of Mahanoy City, and
S. X. Cleaver, of Ashland, were in town
yesterday.
Miss Dollie McGinness, the fashionable
mlliner, is in the city purchasing her fall
stock of goods.
DR.. G. A Dundore of Philadelphia,
formerly of the Miners Hospital, was "a
visitor to town yesterday.
Max Goldman, Harris Self, L Ring and
l, Lsutenstein formed qusrtette of town
visitors to the county seat to-day.
Messrs o. A. Keim, William Stein, Q.
E. Titman, DR.. Hamilton and Hesser
Zulick, with their ladies, will attend the
clam bake at Oneida Park near Hazleton
tomorrow. There will be nearly 200
invited guests, and it is gotten up by Hon.
Eckley B. Coke.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-09-15
VACATION OVER
PRESIDENT HARRISON LEAVES
FOR WASHINGTON TO-DAY
CLOSE OF THE SUMNER COTTAGE.
Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. Mckee
Start at the Same Time for
Boston-Those Who VIII
Accompany the President.

CAPE MAY POINT, N. J., Sep. 15.-
President Harrison will leave Cape May
Point at 2 O'Clock this afternoon in a
special train on which he will go as far
as Camden, N. j. The President will be
taken across the Delaware and leave
Philadelphia at 4;41, arriving in Wash
ington at 815 p. m. The special car
with Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. Mckee will
be attached to the Boston express, and
they will arrive in Boston tomorrow
morning MY and Mrs. Russell Harrison
will go to New York and Mrs. Dimmick
will go to Stamford, Conn.
The President has been at the cottage
about three months, excepting twelve
days when in New England In August.
During the stay here business has been
transacted as usual without delay.
Everything came from the White House
and the departments by mail or express,
instead of through personal messenger
service
The Appellate Judges will not be ap-
pointed until December, and the vacan-
cies in the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion will be given the Presidents early
attention. Every member of the Cabinet
has visited the President excepting Mr.
Blaine.
The President will go TO Washington
in good health, and will be accompanied
by Gen. Lewis T. Michener and daughter
Lieutenant and Mrs. J. 7. Parker, Secre-
tary and Miss Jeanette Halford and
Miss Alice Sanger.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-09-15
POLITICAL.
Pav vnnr taNas.

Pay your taxes.
All the nominations are made
Sheriff Smith is making a sure canvass.
Green grows in popularity every day.
Il am sick, send for McGinniss,n and
give Bergen - good thrashing.
Commissioner DeTurk has been read out
of the Democratic party by the Chronicle.
That's right. Keep on, Brother Helms.
The contract is a big one.
The Journals definition of mushroom
clubs is poor one and will fail in the pur-
pose intended.
Dalzell is coming to Schuylkill county,
and what for 2--to stir up animosities, in
order to crafty the Mugwump members Of
the party. Where is all the harmony
promised st the beginning of the cam
paign 2==That little scheme of the old dis
organizers for 1892 will fail just as sure as
God msde little apples. Harmony is
wanted, but notIat the sacrifice of one fac
| tion to please the other. Let there be
| fair deal all around
The Mugwumps have more at stake this
year than the Stalwarts. Without the
help of the latter their little scheme for
1892 will be badly sat upon.
Shenandoah has no candidate and there
fore was generous, dividing all around
Chronicle The generosity o' the Shen-
andoah Democratic candidates was only
exceeded by the disappointment they suf-
fered at the hands of their Pottsville
friends.
One man has as much right to his choice
as another. Because a Clique in town
failed to carry out a programme laid down
by themselves, they kick Their little
trick was discovered in good time and was
easily circumvented. Be honest, gentle-
men, and acknowledge you were beaten on
the square.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-09-15

output to 5000 tons of tin plate year.
This is 10000 boxes, or, say, $50 day.
Norton Bros. are building a mill that
will give 200 boxes a day at the start.
The Lewis Sheet and Tin Plate Com
pany ex pect to have their works, which
will make 1900 boxes a week, ready by
the last of September, and to increase
to 400 boxes a day. Somers Bros., of
Brooklyn, are building wo-ks, as are
the Britton Rolling Mill Company,
the Eliwood Und.) Tin Plate Company,
the Irondale (O) and others. The
plants actually in operation or under
contract and construction will turn
out at least 1000 boxes day, and plans
Zone engineer in Pittsburg is drawing
eight are being drawn and estimates OF
cost submitted for plants that will
bring this up to at least 5000 boxes.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-09-15
A Murderer Pleads.

On the 7th of last May, Peter Oherwic, a
Hungarian, who had been repairsman on
a section of the Lebigh Valley railroad at
Buck Mountain, fatally shot his cousin,
Anthony Cherwic, at the house of Andrew
Iryin, at Mahanoy City. The latter was
the section boss under whom Peter worked
Anthony died on the 10th of May. Yes
terday Peter pleaded guilty before the
court at PottsYille to murder in the second
degree. He will be sentenced on Saturday.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-09-15
More Mail Suggestions.

1t is suggested that the mail train known
as No |, leaving Philadelphia at 4;lO II. m.
and running only as far as Pottsyille, have
its route extended to Williamsport, which
point il could reach at 1851 p. m, making
connections at Mahanoy Plane for Shenan-
doah and the mail would arrive here at
1855 a. M, instead of lying at Pottsville
from $40 a. m. until 1890 p. m. This
arrangement would be advantageous to a
territory over one hundred miles in length
giving it the benefit of a mail service
covering such towns as Tamaqua, Mahanoy
City, G Gllberton, Shenandoah, Girardville,
Ashland, Shamokin, Sunbury and Will
Transport besides large number of towns
with smaller populations. For the return
trip the postal clerk could leave on No. 10,
known as the Cannon Ball." leaving
Willismsport at 1886 p. m, arriving at
Philadelphia at 10 p. m. The mail service
between Philadelphia and the coal and
lumber regions is miserable in many re-
spects and radical changes cannot be made
too soon, The authorities should make {
complete investigation and they will find
the affairs just as stated. 1t is suggested
that when Postmaster Cole, of PUttsville
is making his inspection of the county
offices he give this service his attention.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-09-15
ALBeRTsoN's sTEALlNas.
Took over n Million But Mostly in
securities, Which Were Returned.

Took over Million But Mostly in
securities, Which Were Returned.
New York, Sep. 15.--From letters re-
ceived by bankers in this city, it seems
that the loss to the Fidelity Trust Bank
at Tacoma, Wash, by the defalcation OF
Edward Albertson, the secretary. was
much greater than had been generally
supposed
1t was heretofore believed that Albert
son lost some 50, 600 only in speculation,
and surprise was caused by the extraor.
dinary efforts made TO capture him. II
now appears he took $50, 600 in cash and
nearly million in securities. Th'
securities, however, he returned through
an accomplice.
Albertson was suspected Of completely
The thieves have escaped.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-09-15
HoI FOR SCRANTON.

Meeting Of the Republican Clubs.
Low Fares via P. & r. Road.
Scrantsn will blaze with red FIRE and en-
thusiasm on Wednesday, % 4 instant, when
the State League of Republican clubs
opens its annual meeting there to continue
in session until the 25lh, The Reading
railroad will sell special excursion tickets
to Scranton at the rate of single fare for
the round trip from all points on its lines
on September 2l, %, and 23d. These
tickets will be good to return until the 2Sth
inclusive. Aside from interest in the po-
litical gathering this liberal offer affords an
excellent opportunity for an inexpensive
autumn outing or business trip.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-09-15

IT is time that the American farmer
and every other consumer realized the
great economic truth, that to provide
certain market for the competition of
home producers of the necessities Of
daily life economies the charges in
every branch of production and traffic
in those goods, from the crude materials
to the retail counter at which he buys
them. 1t is time that he realized that
home competition, as a rule, when
insured the first chance at the home
market, bestows all savings upon the
ultimate consumer in the shape of
cheaper prices for the goods. 1t is
time that he realized that the amount
of these savings in our country, due to
the effect of Protection alone, far ex-
ceeds any. that could possibly be
realized from so-caIled free raw ma
terials," which we are capable OF
economically producing in tais
country.