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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-25
Think of Hereafter.

Somehow newspaper reporters hear
something's that other people do not.
But they are not always responsible for
what they hear. 1t is enough for them
to bear the responsibility of what they
say,
A certain client approached a certain
lawyer in Scotland Neck and said,
"Look-a here? Can't you take off some
on that fee?''
"Nothing at all" said the lawyer.
Oh, you're too hard on poor fellow
said the client.
''I'm not hard at ALL" said the lawyer
$50 on and get the money and settle i
up now"
"but you ought to take off some of the
fee, pleaded the client.' Can't you?
mot a cent" replied the lawyer.
"You ought to think of the hereafter
moralized the crusty client.
do think of the hereafter,'' said tn
lawyer, leaving the client in doubt as te
whether he meant the thereafter" fo
1892 or sometime after the goth centur
gets well under way.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-25
INFANCY TO OLD AGE.

Nothing is more remarkable than the
fact that medicine which is powerful
enough to cure the most horrible form
Of blood poisoning can be given with
inpnnlty to a little child that is ailing:
and yet this is the record of Swift's Spe-
citic Is. S. S. 1t is a germ destroyer, a
purifier, great remedial agent;it is pow
erful. and yet harmless; it is a medicine
that contains no mineral poisons; all its
results are beneticient; it is compounded
from natures own laboratory, and works
On natures lines TO cure disease; it re-
stores, revives and reinvigorates the
system; it may be used as tonic by
the most delicate woman; 1t may be given
to build US the constitution of a little
child, or 1t may be employed to restore
to health the unhappy victim of blood
poisoning. In each case it will work
wonderful results.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-25
PERSONALS.

Mr.. ] Y Sarage has been awsy
= week or two Or Wis: to Eliza
beth CITY
NJ. Mark T. Alczaa Ter. wAo hed
spen, come days 90 visit TO -
sister, Mrs. Norheet Smith. left st
urday morning
Miss Lena smith lett Tuesday fer
Baltimore. She will spend shor,
while there and then VII gnto he
Chau,auqaa sunne. school in New
YORK We wish her s plsasa7; + P
Misses Rleano- Smrh Mary Her.
Der. Smith and L7ls T. Ices went
down 10 MoreheaI LAST week 10 a.
tend tie meeting Of the teachers
assembly. They ere h4sias s fine
time
Mr.. c.. NJ. Newell who has beea
here several days doing work in
photography, left Tuesday for bis
home in Henderson. He will open
his gallery again in few weeks.
Mr.. j &. Caddell, agent FOR The
Biblical Recorder, spent day and
night in town last week. lie is s
good newspaper man aud we enjoy
ed his ylsi. both to the town and
the EDITORS home.
Mr. A. L Purrineton who went to
Georgia some months ago returned
last week. lie gives pleasing &C,
counts Of the country, but says it il
very warm. especially down towards
the Florida line. The trip seems L
have agreed with him and his friend
are glad to see him back.
The Mu-freesboro Iader Of las
week contai1ed the following per.o
| nal mention Of two Of our young
ladies:
"Mlss nnie Shield, who has beer
visiting at Mr.. ID. A, Day's, has re
turned to her home at Scotland Neck
Miss Annie Williams, who gradua
| ed at the Institute at the recent com
mencement, left tuesday for be
home at Scotland Neck"
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-25
MOaI.& FIT.

This excellent gentleman and useful
citizen died al the home Of his uncle.
Hon. W II. kitchin, On SATURDAY. evening
oflast week. lie was takeu sick al Roo
.cr.ony,lIe. Martin county. where he bad
been employed for several months, and
came home for treatment. The disease
proved to be typhoid fever, whose fatal
progress neither medical skill nor fond
and faithful nursing avaiIed to check.
Mr.. Pitt was one OF large class OF
Young men, the strength and the glory OF
a State, who have been brought out By
the exigencies Of our times. a skilled
mechanic, faithful and upright, clean and
unselfish If life and speech, frugal and
interesting. standing always for the light
vet patient tow ards the erring and hope
fol to the suffering, gentle and unobuu-
seve in spirit he filled a large measure
OF usefulness among Us. The communl-
ty and, indeed, the State is poorer by his
death.
Several years ago Mr.. Pitt made a
| declaration Of his faith in the Lord Jesus
Christ. His life illustrated and adorned
his profession. lis end was peace. AS
the shadows were deepening around him
| into the night of death, he humbly but
| firmly spoke Of his confident trust in the
atoning merits OF tae Redeemer and
gently tell asleep.
He was the son of the late Nathan and
Cassandra Pitt and was ,hlrty-two years
of age. There is sorrow for him in the
hearts of a large circle OF kindred
and friends, but they sorrow not as those
who have no hope.
They are comforted by the memory Of
sweet and sanity life aud of peaceful
death; still more by the sure expectauon
of reunion with him in 1.-The land where
the saved never dIe."
One of the largest companies ever gath
cred in the town on an occasion OF INT
kind, attended the funeral services IN The
Baptist church, The remains were born'
to the grave by the Odd Fellows an'
buried according to the ritual of tn
order.
1t were wrong to weep in bitterness
him who having won
The bound OF his appointed years at last
Llfe's blessings all enjoyed, life's la
bors done,
serenely to his final rest has passed,
While the memory of his virtues hinge
yet
Like soft twilight hues when the hgh
sun is set \. y.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-25

TRY Ir.--Farmers and others who have
not tired 1t with their horses and mules.
Will be surprised to see how grateiul
stock are for cool drink Of water at bed
time. Alter working hard IN the sun,
horse needs water after he eats Ills supper.
4 bucket of wateI bsfoje feeding II the
morning IS good for sorse ina. WORKED
hard the day before.
MAKE occasionally during the
business season when advertisers
use much Of our space some subscriber
complains that we put in too much adj
vertisiug matter and crowd out reading
matter. But if those grumblers Will
note well the year round they will find
that we fl our contract with them by
giving much more reading matter during
the dull seasons. Look at our editorial
page this week, for instance.
THE IEMOCRAT believes that, taking
The whole year together, ii gives Its read
ers the worth Of their money.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-25
The lsiSflt Spirit.

A gentleman from another town in the
State remarked this week that he wished
the people of his town would pull togeth-
er like the people of Scotland Neck.
We felt gratlfed at the estimate put
upon the wisdom of our people by a
gentleman who has made frequent obser-
vatlons of our progress. Truly the spirit
of universal cooperation IS the right one
No town can prosper and widen It's Dor
ders without this spirit. While our
people haye it more abundantly than
many others, still with a little mere
earnestness OF purpose we might accom-
pliSh more.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-25
FROM WINDSOR.

assessors incredseEeh Estate in BERTHE
Festivals and other news.
An ice cream festival was held at the
court house last Thursday night for the
purpose of raising money to buy chande.
iiers for the court house. The festival
was under the management of Mrs. F. d,
Winston.
There were seven tables all Of which
were we'll patronzed, but the tables
presided over by Misses Mary Askew.
Annie Higgs and Maud GuIley took IN
the most money. All the ice cream,
lemonade and raspberries were sold out
and they took in over forty dollars,
Mr.. j. r. Moody, proprietor of the
American House oil this place has opened
another hotel at Roper City.
4 white nan and three negroes arrived
here Saturday night with his flying
horses which is very pleasing to the
negroes and small boys.
The Rev. T. b. Houghton held services
at St. Thomas church yesterday morning
and night. He delivered very good
sermon to a large congregation on both
occasions.
The assessors Of this township have
increased the valuation of the real estate
considerably, which has caused good
deal Of dissatisfaction among the people
Mrs. c.. E. Harlee, formerly Of Wood
Vile, in this county, who has been keeping
a boarding house in Suffolk, Va, has
returned 20 this county to live.
The Baptists are having tneir church
yard cleaned up. and are making Other
necessary repairs on the church ano
grounds.
A fine rain fell Friday night, and i
was badly needed by the crops in Thu
community.
June D, '91. HUGH.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-25

An obituary Of Mr.. Moses Pitt appears
elsewhere In this issue. AT the funeral
there was an unusually large crowd. Un-
der the auspices of the Odd Fellows,
of which order Mr.. Pitt was member,
the concluding exercises at the grave
were conducted. Mr.. L. P, Thompson
Of Roanoke Lodge No. SO acted as Noble
Grand and Mr.. w. w. Jones of Scotland
Neck lodge No. 81 acted as Chaplain.
There were about 4G Odd Fellows in
the procession, and about 20 m embers
from the Eclipse Lodge No. 81 at Rob-
ersonvile of which Mr.. Pitt was men,
her
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-25
FROM ESSEN.

Seoere storms alliance neaBs School closing,
A terrible storm passed over this sec
ton last Sunday evening, blowing down
trees and fences. DIR. q. E. Matthews
was caught out in the storm on his way
to see a patient and was very much
frightened. His horse became unman-
ageable by reason of the thunder and
lightning.
Essex Alliance elected new officers
Saturday-M. l.. Lee, president and r.
L Stokes secretary. We have good
Alliance and we are in for the reform.
think Mr.. Kltchin struck the nail on the
head in your last issue, for the Alliance
will not vote for Mr.. Cleveland.
Miss Jane Weller's school will close
near this place the 3rd Of July. DR.. G.
E. Matthews is invited to deliver an
address. The Doctor is cleyer and good
speaker.
Children's Day Anniversary at Ring
wood next Sunday.
June q, '9l. P. P.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-25
DIR. TaIIna4e at 1aOreh

DR.. Talmage of Brooklyn, New York.
lectured to the Teachers Assembly at
Morehead City last week. His theme
was big Blunders."
We have not seen any one who heard
the great lecturer, but a gentleman pass
ing upon the cars yesterday, told US that
he had heard that the lecture did not
meet the expectation of the audience.
There are several North Carolinians in
this country who could have entertained
the teachers as we'll as Talmage did,
no doubt; and especially so if the teach>
ers had thought it Talmage speaking
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-25
VIZ. NeweIIs Card.

| haye temporarily closed my Photo
graph Gallery in Scotland Neck on ac>
count OF press Of work at the main gal
lery in Henderson. The gallery here
will be opened permanently not later
than Sept LIST. Ii it is possible to open
sooner notice will be given through THE
DEMOCRAT CT. NJ. NEWELL.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-25

''The South" says: "The straw
berry is boycotted on the Pacific
coast because it Is picked by Chlua-
men What if the Cinnamon should
take to making whiskey, would that
be boycotted , too? 1t is most in
teresting question, and we should
like very much to see the experts
mcnt tried"
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-25

English SPAWN Liniment removes all
Hard, Soft or Calloused Lumps and
Blemishes from horses. Blood SPAWN,
Curbs, SplInts, Sweeney. Ring-bone,
Stiles, Sprains. and Swollen Threats.
Coughs, Etc Save $50 by use Of one
bottle. Warranted the most wonderful
Bemish Cure ever known. Sold by E. L.
Whitehead & Co., Druggists, Scotland
Neck. n. q. S21 1y.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-25
WIFI give a Public Lecture

CAPT. A. Thorne, Alliance lecturer
for this district, will give public lecture
in Scotland Neck on Saturday, July
1lth at O'Clock, p. m. The public are
invited
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-25

The Dispatch says that Billie
Malone registers at hotels now as
civilian Malone, PeteTsburg,.V a, -
but when he was up in the world Of
politics he wrote it, "Mahone, Nlr-
ginia."
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-25
Correspondence.
FROM AURELIAN SPRINGS.

Cotton and corn haYe improved for the
last ten days. Tobacco is looking we'll.
Mr.. W. G, Daniel had his gin house, mill
and saw mill burned 18th, Cought from
the engine No insurance.
Mr.. Fl. P. Robertson sold in Henderson
recently lot of tobacco, 1911 pounds
for s5SO.l4, an average of s29.ss per hun
dred. Who in Halifax county can beat
this2 j. A. B. X.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-25
FROM ENFIELD.

StOrms-S1cknesS.
Hard storm here Sunday-wind and
ain. Most severe [ ever saw. Great deal
Of sickness in this section.
Little Oliver, the only son of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. J. Burt is very sick.
Crops are poor by reason OF the rains.
Children's Day at the NJ. P. church
Sunday was quite success.
Jun %, '91. J. R' Is.
JD(NM LSCEV
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-25

From what is SAID ny the news
gathecs Of the country, the coming
fourth Of July will Oe more generally
celebrated and on grander scale
than in forty years before.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-25

Advertisements Of all kinds must he in
this Office by Tuesday afternoon to in
sure publication for the current week.
Ioraf. ADVERTISEMENTS i cent a
word for each insertion.
L5arqey far local adcerti&iaq DIRE 'eeehdy
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-25

AS THEY APPEAR TO THE EDITOl
THROUGH Ills OWN GLASSES AND
OTHER PEOPLES.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-25

Itch on human and horses and all
animals cured in 80 minutes by WOOL
ford's Sanitary Lotion. This never fails
Sold by E. T. Whitehead Il Co.'S Drugs
store, Scotland Neck NJ ~. PLY
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-25

Tie catalogue of Wake Forest
College for l690-1691 is hY far the
most interesting yet sent out from
that institution.
The total number Of studens er-
rolled for the year was 2I1. Mort Ii
C*rljna furnished l94, Virginia 8,
South Carolina 6, Tennessee /,
Georgia end Texas !.
The catalogue shows the difrsrcut
build ngs with representations Of tht
interior Of the chemical ana
biological laboratories, There is &c
better coi.ege il tue state, and few
better IN the South.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-25
aw BROWNS lRON BiTTERS

Cures Indigestion. Hiliousness, Dyspepsia, Mala-
ria, Nervousness, ana General Debility. Physi-
clans recommend it. Ali dealers sell il. Genuine
has trade mark lad crossed red lines on wrapper.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-25

Edmondson X Josey will deliver Tay-
~ tornado clothing free Of express
charges.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-25
Excelsior Gas Burners.

EXCELSIOR Gas Burners.
| have the finest gas burner out. 1t
doubles the light of kerosene, requires no
lamp chimneys and makes no smoke;
Burners will fit any ordinary lamp, and
receipt for making the liquid given to
every purchaser. Price of burner - cents.
When ordering state size of lamp yoE
wish to fit-if for Nos. l and extra
charge Of 10 cents for reducing collar
All orders promptly filled.
J. G. LAssITER, Gen'l Agent,
Rich Square,
Northampton County, n. Z.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-25

There is something wrong with
the mails and something very wrong.
Every week and sometimes two or
three times week mail from
Raleigh reaches Scotland Neck day
late. This is hardship on the
newspapers at the State capital.
People want the papers, but they do
no. want to pay for the news that Is
day old when they get it, FRI
quently we yet the news from New
York as soon as we get it from
Raleigh.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-25
PARAGRAPHS.

ABOUT PASSING EVENTS.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-25

glowing machine needles of all discrip-
- tons for ) cents paper at
II. b. JOsEY's
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-25

Mr.. Peter NJ. " lIson OF Winston,
has been chosen by the Worlds
Fair Commissioners to take charge
Of North Cardinals interest at tie
great Exposition.
y dispatch says: ale is the
man who made North Carolina ia
nous at the New Orleans and Bos-
ton exposition Tt is also stated
that North Carolina will increase
her appropriation. by private sub.
scriptions, TO 100000.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-25
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

WIZ close out balance Of our large
w stock Of Straw Hats regardless OF
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-25

LAWRENCE & EDWARDS.
ONE Car Load meat just arrived.
OCheap for cash.
LAWRENCE 4 EDWARDS
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-25

T aides, if you want nice trimmed hat,
I i cheap, now is your time to buy, as
this offer is only Tor tie next 10 days.
j. L. FUTRELL.
Won't miss the opportunity to get nice
~ hat Tor little money at J. p. Futre]l's
millinery.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-25
THE DEMOCRAI.
PUBLISHERS NOTICE,

THURSDAY JUNE %, 1891.
The record-union., 1891-03-11
BEECHAM's Pills cure sick headache.
COMM ERCIAL.
SACRAMENTO MARKET.
A1II,,,ro ,roro,, n

SACRAMENTO, March 10th.
FRUIT-Lemons-Sic Sc 50te,7 y box;
California, S394 90; LINES, S162S n box; SC
@S1 Z 100; Bananas, So 5o@3 so Il bunch for
Island; Cocoanuts, S7@S; California Oranges
Los Angeles, S2@2 % Z box: Riverside, $50
Mandarins,. 81 25 q box; Pineapplcs. 60c
each; 81 2 dozen; AppleS-Spitzenherg. 50 %
az rs = box; Rhode Island Greenings, Sl@
l 90 = box; mixed varieties, S1@l 25 {. box;
CANNED DGOoDS-Assorted table, S2@2 10;
Appies, Al - so; Aprieots, 81 so; Blacllberrics,
Grapes, 81 55@1 90; Plums, 81 60; Ounces,
81 %; Raspberries, So 20; Strawberries,
BREADSTUFFs-FIo 81 so p Dbl; Oat-
meal, 1O-lb sacks, 4c 4 IL, So so q 10o-b
sack; Cornmeal, white So 25 r 10-lb sacks;
yellow, 50 10 Z 25-tb sacks: Cracked Wheat,
iny,. So, ION sacks; So so = 1oo-b sacks;
Graham, 81 DO, 1o-ib sacks; So 25, 1oo-fb
HAY, GRAIN AND FEED-oat Hay. s1a@
10 Z ton; Alfalfa, do, S1l@13 q ton; Bran,
S17 q ton; NIiddhngs, $50 q ton; Barley,
whole, paying 81 1o@1 As; rolled, 81 GOO
81 45 . cwt; Rye, 81 30; Tame Oats, S2@2 25;
Corn, paying 81 35@1 40 p cwt
IiS--Onions, Silverslins, S4 80
@s5 e cwt; Onions, Red, S3@3 so; Cabbage,
5oc@S1; Carrots, 50@60c 4 100 lbs; Turnips,
new, S1@1 20 q sack; bunch vegetables,
1899 .. doz Parsnips, S1@1 so; Beets. 7 sc
@$1; Horse RadiSh, 1Oc q Ii; Garlic, 2O@25c;
Artichoises, 75c@S1 4 doz: Dried Peppers,
20@25c; Green Peas common, S@1Oc; do.
sweet, 10@12c; PotatoeS-Early Rose 9oc@
81; Peerless, Sl@1 20; Burbanlls. 81 4o@
I so: Centennial, Sl@1 25 = ctl; Sweet
Potatoes, S2@2 so 2 sack; Celery, 75c q doz;
Spinach, 5c = b; String Beans, 40 sc; Summer
Squash, 30 &c; Caulitlower, 81 9 doz; Green
Peppers, 10@12c q ID; OlSra, 1901 21Ic: Red
DAIRY S-Butter-Valley, 22@
csc . fb; Fancy Petaluma, 26@27 q ib;
Eastern Creamery, fancy, 21@22c; Pickle
Koil, 22@23c; packed in firl1ins, choice, IS
1ornia, 15@16c; Young America, 1901 Sc;
Eastern Cream, l5@16c; Lmburger 1902 DC;
genuine Swiss, 321@G135c; American Swiss.
gle; Martins Cream, 17@1Sc. Eggs, $50
2Oc; California Ranch Eggs, 19@21c; Eastern
Eggs. 15@16c.
POULTRY-Dealers' prices: Live Turkeys,
hens, 12@ &c. gobblers, 11@12c; dressed, la
l5c; full-grown Chickens, $4@5 q dozen;
tame Ducks, S4@5; Pellin, S595 so; Geese,
S,2G2 q = pair.
GANTEEDucks, Mallards, 2 pair, 5o@75c;
Canvasbacls, z5e@S1; Sprig, 4og soc; Wild
I SOC Z dozen; Gray Geese, 50@75c q pair;
Brant. 3o@5Gc White, 25c; Honkers, 75cg
81; Cottontail, 20q4Oc.
a MEATS-Beef, 1A; &c; Mutton, Sc; Lamb,
SIC; Hogs, 4@41lc; dressed Pork. Sc Hams
Eastern, 14@l sc; California, 111lc; Bacon
Light medium. 911c; selected, 4c extra light,
1215c; extra light bonelesS. 131SGl4%c
MISCELLANEOUS = seeds = Alfalfa, new
crop, S@9c; Timothy, Eastern, 6@7c; Pop
Corn, ear, 3ta4c; sheiled, 4114a5]15c; Red Clio
Yer. 10@11c; Red Top. e@7c p b. Nuts-Chile
Walnuts new. 1I@i2c; California Walnuts
11@I2c; Almonds, new. I4.1Gc; Peanuts
California, G@Tc; Eastern, Gore. Lard-Cali-
lorna, cans, St2Cd sc; Eastern, S$4910 DC. Hides
salt, light. sc; medium steers, &c: heavy
steers, SC; heavy cows, &c; dry, sc. Taliow,
IL.
The record-union., 1891-03-11
The Farmers Boy.

The poetry of farming exists chiefly in
the mind of him who looks on. rather
than in the toll itself. There is poetry in
the summer scene where the clean-shaven
meadow is thickly studded with green
cones of hay and the oX-wagon creaks
under the weight of its fragant load; but
1t is prose of the baldeSt sort to the per-
spring farmer who is straining every
muscle to get in his crop before the
shower comes up over the hill. 1t is the
dollars in the hay, and not its fragrance,
that he is thinking of; nor is it any dis
credited to his common sense that he
should be more occupied with the money
value involved than with the picturesque
ness Of the situation. We must not eX-
pect a poem on the golden rod from the
man who spends hours of hard work in
attempting to eNterminate it; nor can we
look for from him any expression of adj
miration for the daisy when its presence
in his grass means pecuniary loss. To
him the shrill cry of the hen hawk
conveys but one message, and that is
that his chickens are in danger. The half
articulated gutteral of the young crow is
merely reminder of the corn-pulling
and thieving propensities of the bird. The
staccato whistle of the woodchuck has no
charms for him, for it is promise that
his young apple tree shall be gnawed and
threat that his clover shall he trodden
down to make paths for this numbering
freebooter to travel home III. He loves
the cuckoo only in times OF drouth, and
sees beauty in the rainbow only when his
parched fields have quenched their thirst.
His love for the robins even can never be
unqualified, for do they not peck at his
cherries and steal his early peas? The
waving of the ripening grain and the
rustic OF the corn would bo, pleasanter to
see and sweeter to hear were it not for his
apprehension that the rust would get into
his wheat orearly frosts cut short his crop.
-A4thar Il. Rice, an Natures Realm.