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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-27
A CONSPIRACY.
TREASON TO THE STATE.
THE ORGANIC LAW VIOLATED WITH
IMMUNITY.
State Chronicle.l
AsHEvILLE, n. c., Oct. 6, 1872

AsHEvILLE, N. c., Oct. 6, 1872.
DEAR SIR:- have your recent
favor enQuiring about my connec
tion with the order known as Gid.
cons Band, and IN answer would
say: S. Otho Wilson initiated me
in the order of Gideonltes at Colds
boro in August, 1891, on my return
from State Alliance which net at
Morehead. He kept the obligation
l took and do not know it's exact
terms, but will assure you it was a
regular "raw head and bloody
bones" affair. / was ashamed OF it
as soon as l found out what 1t was,
and have had nothing to do with it
since. II had known before hand
what 1t was l would not have Joined
it. But Wilson told NE 1t was a
good thing and would aid the AL.
lance cause, and being sn earnest
Allianceman l joined.
AS soon as / thought about It
after having learned what it was,
saw it was a dangerous thing, and
no honest man could have anything
to do with it.
Eom Long told me the other day
| was the cause of the Third party
beng failure up here. L reckon
he had reference to my failure to
work aud fight in Gideon's army.
The plan of the Gideon's Band,
as l remember it Is about this:
There is State Chief, who was at
that time, as understood, S. Otho
Wilson; there is also a CHER in each
Congressional district; and a sub
Chief IN each county, whose duty is
to obey and have executed the
orders of their Immediate Chiefs,
they getting their orders from the
State Chief. A failure to obey is
made in the obligation a very serl-
ous offence. There are three hun.
dred members of che band In each
Congressional dis5rict-the number
in each county 1 have forgotten.
am thoroughly impressed with
the idea that this is a dangerous
order if 1t is being worked in North
Carolina. About this | don't know,
because, as l saiu, concluded to
have nothing to do with it as soon
as | learned what 1t meant, and as
l came out strong for the democrats
soon after ! was initiated by Mr.. s.
Ohio Wilson afterwards I suppose
they became afraid of me. At
least, Wilson did not send the pa
pers he said he would send to me.
Yours truly,
(Slgned) NJ. L REED.
HON. F. M. SIMMONS,
Raleigh, N. c.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-27

I'll AN EXCEEDINGLY ANXIOUS THAT
rHe STATE OF NoTRH CAROLINA
SHOULD MAINTAIN HeR PLACE THE
DeAoCRATIC COLUMN, AND | HAvE
NEVER BEEN ABLk TO SHARE TnK
of THOSE WHO FEAR
THAT SHE MAY FAIL Us IN TnE
COMING election. DesIRE TO sEE
HER STAND sTEADFAsT TO TnE
DEMOCRATIC CAUSE ON HKR owN
ACCOUNT. AND IN FURTuEHASCE or
True DEMOCRACY. TO WHICH SIN
MUST ALWAYS LOOK FOR TIE PREr
TERETss. ss.'-Grover Cleveland.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-27
BELL Cross, Camden Co., n. o,
October 18th, 1892.

BELL Cross, Camden Co., N. o,
October 18th, 1892
HON. F. NJ. S1MMoNs, Chairman,
Raleigh, N. @:
MY DEAR RSIR.-Answering your
favor of recent date, in which you
ask me to give you for publication
what l know abut the existence in
North Carolina of al order known
az the "Gideon Band" l would say,
at Gatesville, ID Gates county, in
December, 1891. Mr.. 8. Otho VIII
son, in the presence of Mr.. James
B. Brinson, of Paml,co county
District Lecturer for the First Dis.
trlct), l being then State lecturer,
proposed to me that / should be-
come member of the said order.
[ replied to Mr.. Wilson that could
not consent to connect myself with
the Band unless he would first re.
veal to me the character and pur-
poses of the order. This be con-
sented TO so upon my promising
secrecy. Mr.. Wilson then read me
the obligation which he wished me
to take, and outlined the general
objects and purposes of the order.
The obligation was very rigid
one, ani according to my recollec-
tlon the penalty of disclosure of
the secrets of the order was death.
The plan of organization was as
follows: A National Chief, State
Chief. d District Cblet and county
Chief. The State Chief received
his orders from the Natio oal Chief,
the District Chief from the state
Chief, and the County Chief from
the District Chief. The member
ship in each Congressional District
was 800, and IN each county, think,
no more than 80. This thirty were
to be especially selected for their
efficiency and Influence, true and
tried men who could be relied upon
under all circumstances, in all
meetings, etc,
1t was the duty of these chiefs
and mem bers to obey and execute
all orders emaDating from their
superiors. MI. Wilson stated that
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-27
Republicans Dissatisfied.

Speaking Of the Republican con
ventlon endorsing the Third party
NOMINEES in this county, the Roanoke
Meas says:
''In many portions of the county >
the Republicans are dissatisfied with
the action OF the convention aud re
use to be bound by 1t. Some say
they prefer to vote the Democratic
ticet, others say they will pot vote al
all, rather tnan vote with the Third
partv.'
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-27
C.. THURSDAY. OCTOBER 27, 1892.

the object of the organization Was
to aid and promote the Reform
movement. The imitation fee was
$500. This conversation took
place after MIR. Wilson's return from
the Indianapolis Alliance Council.
After Mr.. Wilson had revealed
the whole thing to me, 1 told
him regarded the movement, as
outlined by him, as being very
dangerous one. and that thought
1t would reault In the destruction of
Alliance and the defeat OF the re-
form movement then proposed, and
l positively refused TO have any.
thing to DO with 1t. Mr.. Wilson
then burned in my rresence the
obligation which he had read to me,
and pretended he was merely con
sidering the advisability Of organic
ing the order, although | have since
learned he had initiated Mr. Nj. L.
Reed, of Buncombe, during the pre-
vious August. and appointed him
chief in the sth Congressional dis
trict.
During the conference Mr.. Wilson
stated to Mr.. BrinsOn that be had
selected HIM to be chief in the lat
Congressional district.
Yours respectfully,
(Signed.) j.. S. BELL.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-27

laws OF God or man can stay a2ains,
the inexorable COMMAND OF its chief.
1t will be recalled how ander the
fostering care OF that party this ter
rible Organization gained such as
tendency here that 1t required .
counter secret society and all bat
revolution to break its hold apon
the liberties Of oar people.
Il was thought both of these so
cieties and oil similar organizations, },
adDittedly dangerous in free coun-
try like ours, had been crushed out in
North Corolina never to return again.
The rigorous law as Ainst secret po.
litiosl associations now spon our
statute books were placed there with
the experience Of those days fresh
In the minds Of our people. and ex.
press their determination never
again to tolerate in our midst such q
menace to liberty.
Both OF these societies, the one
against which this legislation was
aimed, and the one whloh defes it
are Of foreign inception, and were
born of disorders and sgi.asions
fron which We ara happily exempt.
The "Union League" Was Of
Northern birth, begotten Of the
troubloos times which Immediately
preceded it's introd uction here, and
the "Gideon's Band" is toe offspring
of that wild recklessness which char
acterizes the incongrsous nationali-
ties which constitute the lower strata
Of western metropolitan life, and
which now and then breaks forth
ir Hay Market riots and Mafa butch
cries.
A man better acquainted than Mr..
Wilson with the sentiments of our
people would not have introduced
here an institution so obnoxious
TO our most cherished concep-
tlons and ideas Of free, open and
honorable political action. II he
was himself imbued with the Wild
vagaries and methods OF the ORDERS"
and "Unlons" with which he was
thrown in contact on his visit to
the west Immediately preceding his
overtures to Mr.. Bell, his better judg-
ment should have taught him they
were out of joint with the pre-con.
ceived notions of our people. and
could only result In injury to the
cause be wished to advance.
There have been many rumors and
whsperings OF the existen ce mere OF
this dangerous "Band,' bat until the
letters Of Messrs. Bell and Reed
there was no tangible evidence: and
now submit these proofs with full
confidence that tho conservatism of
our people will not be slow to repu-
diate it, and attingly rebuke the
desperate agitators and dsmagogues
who dared introduce 1t.
F. M. SIMMONS,
Chm'n Dem. State Ex Com.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-27
Bucklen 8 Arnica Salve.

Tho Best Sslve in the world for
Cuts Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands. Chilbiains Corns, and all
Skin EruptiDns and positively cures
piles, "r no pay required. 1t is guar.
antee to- give perfect sstisfaction or
money refunded. Price 50c pr hox.
For Sale hy +. +. Whitehead Sr Go /.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-27
MN
Store

Aits' 81 years experience With the best
worSnatn 10 tho Stai., | feel thoroughly
eonp*trri to do all work tha, - expected
0F A lENELER AND NATCH-NAkER.
sr- a axe specially Of Repairing and
Timing fine watches.
! als expect TO carry = full .ine Of
Watches, Clocks, Js~slry. Ae. II you
need sny thing IN nv line. call and see me.
ALL l ASK rs 4 TRIAL.
vii eleahiAnd repair Sewing Mach ,ns..
isatist 'etion GuArHn.ecd Ia Everything.
Yours Truly,
w. II Johnston,
Next ioor 10 Main Entrance In Hotel.
10 sm ScotlAnd Neck, y. e..
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-27
A Safe Challenge.


toAEnpson UcmocrAt
The Democratic party has had
control OF all branches OF the State
government OF North Carolina FOR
sixteen years. and We cAsllenge the
world TO name Ststs where legl.la-
ton has been more conservative aud
wise The people cannot afford to
let the reins OF government be placed
in other hands.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-27

FITS.-All Fits stopped free by DR..
Kline's Great Nerve Restorer. No Fits
after first days. use. Marvellous cures
Treatise 81. 90 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, 1892-10-27

English SPAWN Linlmen: removes ali
Hard, Soft or Calloused Lumps and
Clemishes from horses. Blood SPAWN
Surbs, Splints, Sweeney, Ring-worm
titles, Sprains, and Swollen Through,
Coughs, Etc. Save $50 by use Of one
bottle. Warranted tho most wonderful
Blemish Cure ever known. Sold by +. T.
Whitehead Il Co.. Druggists, Scotland
Neck. n. c.. l0I Iy,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-26

Since steam users in this section have
found it necessary to return from natural
gas to the old method of using coal for fuel,
it has caused a demand for all kinds of fuel.
saving devices, principally among which
are Feedwater Heaters and Purifiers. II
may, therefore, prove of interest to those
who are in any wsy desirous of looking into
this subject to learn that Messrs. Carnegie
Bros. * Co., Lin. at Bessemer, have Just
contracted with Mr.. James Berryman, of
No 125 North Fourth street, Philadelphia,
Tor 4, 900 h. .. of Standard Berryman Feed
water Heaters and Purifiers, after using
10000 h. p. at their various works during
the past "A years
This is but one of the many recent con-
tracts closed bv Mr.. Berrvman in this CITY,
among which are Oliver Bros. & Co., 3, $50
h. r., after using 5000 b. p; also, Aliquip-
pa Steel Company, Union Ice Company,
PEenIX Brewery, Charles J. Lappe & Sons
Co, tannery; Groetzinger & Co., Arbuckle
j Co, Beymer & Bauman Co., white lead
works; Emil Winter, pork packer, Sharps-
burg; Electric Railway Company, Wander
Critt bIllding, etc. 1t is claimed for this
heater that it is the simplest, vet the most
perfect, device on the market for heating
and purifying the feed water for boilers by
utilizing exhaust steam.
Mr.. Bergman has just opened a branch
Office at No. u, Schmidt building, 95 Fifth
avenue, and would be pleased to mail cata-
logues, or furnish any information on the
subject OF his feed-water heater upon appli-
cation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-26
CHASED BY HUNDREDS
Capture Of a Man Who Attempted to
hbduct & Sch oOlboy.
THE STRANGE STORY REVEALED
Nhsn the Prisoner Was Taken Before b
Squire for Hearing.
BE HAD BEEN LIVING AS HERMIT
TIE STRANGE STORY REVEALED
BE HAD BEEN LIVING AS A HERMIT

Homestead was thrown into wild excite
tnent Yesterday afternoon Immediately after
the dismissal Of the public schools by an
unknown man attempting to kidnap a small
bov who was on his way home from the First
ward school The man had been seen loi-
tering in the vicinity Of the First ward and
when the school was dismissed for the day
he followed the group of pupils down to
Seventh street, when suddenly, and without
any ceremony he pounced upon a small lad
aged about years, and seizIng him by the
arms he threw him on his shoulders and
started on a run up toward the rear of the
First ward school house.
The alarm was promptly given and sew
eral hundred people gave chase and capt
ured the would-be kidnaper. The mother
of the boy, almost frantic with grief, soon
appeared upon the scene, snd the
bov was restored to her arms by
Milton Baxter, who captured the man and
rescued the boy. The man was taken be-
fore Alderman A. J. Kuhn, and upon it
being there ascertained that the kidnaper
was the boys father the Squire dismissed
the case, saying there was nothing in the
statutes governing such cases. He there
AO4S bANdNSN AO uAASO4SbAOAa.
The Story of Hermit.
AT the hearing an interesting story, not
generally known, developed James Mars
den is the name of the would-be kidnaper.
Nine wears ago he was married to his wife,
who was highly respected and was a de-
cidedly pretty girl. After the birth of the
second child the husband and wife quar-
relied. The husbandat that time was looked
upon an industrious, thrifty citizen.
He was employed at Homestead and was
constantly at his work. He made good
wages and was looked upon as a good pro-
WIDER for his family. After his first quarrel
reckless and dissipated. He lost his situation
and neglected his family. When want over
took him he began abusing his family He re-
peatedly whipped his wife, and ill-treated
her until friends of the distressed womai in
terfered. She with her two children wera
taken in charge by her relatives, who are
respected and prosperous in business at
Homestead.
Living in the Wilderness.
Marsden finally disappeared and he had
almost been forgotten. Some time ago it
was learned that he was living as a hermit
in the wilderness at Allequippa, abouta mile
above Nckeesport. He had never been seen
in Homestead since leaving here, and even
his former associates did not know him
Yesterday when he was led through the
streets by the officer.
he was n disgusting picture of filth and
dissipation. He was unshaven. His clothes
" ere ragged and tattered. HIS long, hair
knotted and twisted, hung down almost to
his shoulders and his presence was to an ex-
tent flighttul. He left Homestead immedi-
ateiy after being released from custody. He
expressed an earnest affection for his child
ren and said he would yet have them with
him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-26
AUCTION SALES.

CALEoFLANDB By THE UNITED STATES
y at Pittsburg. Pa. Be it enacted by the
Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress as
hereby is, authorized and directed to sell
and convey to the purchaser or purchasers
all the right. title and interest of the United
States in and to all that certain parcel OF
ground, belonging to the United States, sit
uate in the city Of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania,
at the northwest corner of Penn avenue and
Garrison alley, in the Fourth ward of said
city, fronting one hundred feet on west side
of Penn avenue and extending northwardly
along the west line or Garrison alley, pre-.
serving the same width, to low-water line of
the Allegheny river, subj ect, however, to such
public easements as exist thereon and there
ington, ID. c. February 6, 1892 Under the
provisions of the above quoted act Of Con-
gress, approved May d, 1890 and by direc-
tion Of the Secretary OF War. 1 will offer for
bSilding, lis Fourth avenue in the city OF
Pfttsburg, Pa, on FRIDAY, the 11th day OF
March, 1892. at II o'clock A. NJ, for cash, the
property described in said act, together
with such improvements thereon as belong
to the United States, subject to the condi-
tions set forth in said act, and subject also
to the terms and conditions named in the
printed circular of this date, copies OF which
will be furnished on application to the un-
dersigned or to the Acting Assistant Quar-
termaster at Allegheny Arsenal, where also
a plat of the ground can be seen. The right
is reserved to reject any or all bids, or to &C
cept any bid or bids subject to the condt'
tions prescribed in the circular referred to-
A deposit of SIS, 900 on account Of the pur-
chase will be required at the time of sale,
and an adjournment of one hour will be
taken to enable the highest bidder to COM
ply with this requirement, in default of
which. Mt the expiration of the time speci-
fed, the sale will be declared void, and the
property will then and there be reoffered
for sale Payment of the remainder of the
purchase money must be made upon deliv-
cry of duly executed deed or deeds for the
property purchased, or the property may be
resold, without further notice, at the risk
and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The
cost of all conveyancing will be borne by
the purchaser. GEORGE H. WEEKS, Dep
uty Quartermaster General, q. S. A JOHN
ID. BAILEY, Auctioneer, Room No. 8, EI-
cha Rrlildircr. PittshIlrnr "a fe52l
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-26
PROPOSALS.


DROPOSALS FOR ROOFING COPPER
Il Office of building for Library of Congress,
JAS East Capitol street, Washington, d. c., Feb
ruary 25 1892. Sealed proposals for furnish
ing and delivering the timed sheet copper
and galvanized sheet iron ribs, required for
the three booE1-stack roofs and portico flash
ings of the building for Library of Congress,
in this city, will be received at this Office until
O'Clock P. NJ, on MONDAY. the l4th day of
March. 1892, and opened Immediately there
after in presence OF bidders. Specifica-
tions, general instructions and conditions,
and blank forms of proposal may be OBJ
tanned on application at this office. BERN
ARD L. GREEN, Superintendent and Engi-
neer. fe254525 a6 27 29mhll IL
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
- CEINED at the Office of the Superin-
tendent of the U. S. Court House and Post
Office building, PiItsburg Pennsylvania un-
til O'Clock P. M, on the 4TH DAY or
MARCH, 1892. and opened Immediately
thereafter, for all the labor and material re-
quired to fit up toilet toom in the fifth
story, for Railway Mail Service, in strict ac-
cordanca with drawings and specification,
copies o which may be had on application
at this office. Each bid must be accompanied
by a certified check for sum not less than
. per cent OF the amount of proposal. The
right Is reserved to reject any or all bids
and to waive any defect or informality in
any bid. All proposals received after the
time stated, will be returned to the bidder
sealed and marked, Proposal for Toilet
Room for Railway Mail Service in the q. S.
Court House and Post Office at Pittspurg
Pa, ''and addressed to j. \. Pattison, ,Superin-
tendent, February l6, 1892
fels-5+ls,2 A,26.2s,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-26
Engineer Anderson Killed.

William Anderson, an engineer on the
Baltimore and Ohio road was killed last
night near his home at Hazelwood. His
engine was attached to a heavy train with
another engine in TIE rear. Anderson was
working about his engine when the rear
engine moved the train. He was thrown off
and under his engine and was instantly
killed. He was IS years old and leaves a wife
and three children
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-26
a Physicians Prescription.

When it becomes necessary to employ an
alcoholic stimulant as an effective adjunct
TO sustain the tagging powers of life in
disease, l know of no better one than Max
klein's Silver Age. 1 have examined it
and find it chemically pure. 1 can recon-
mend it as being reliably and carefully dis
tiled. Its high standard of excellence
should commend it to all frst-class druggists
and dealers in fine liquor
MWF j. B. JOHNSON M D.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-26
TESTIMONY UNADULrERarED
To a Men-Known sharnsbur- nrnrri.

To q Well-Known Sharpsburg Druggist.
MoNTRosE, Pa, Sept 10, 1891.
Mr. John j. Keil, Sharpsburg, Pa:
DEAR SIR-I am glad to say good word
for Krause'S Headache Capsules After
suffering for over three years with acute
neuralgia and its consequent insomnia,
which seemed to battle the efforts Of some of
our best physicians, you suggested this
remedy, which gave me almost instaut re.
lief Gratefully yours,
WFSu Mrs. E r. HOLMES.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-26

FRIDAY bargains at Fleishman's, 5O4,
5O6 and sos Market street. See our large
"ad." on page6.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-26
AUCTION SALE.

Furnture, Carpets, Organ, Etc.
FRIDAY, February 26, at 10 o'clock, at the
rooms, "a and 26 Ninth st.
Fine chamber suites in oak and walnut,
folding beds, chiffoniers, bureaus, wash
stands, paror suites, couches, lounges,
tables, chairs and rockers, curtains, fine par
lor organ, wardrobe, sideboards, extension
table, leather chairs, china closets, book
cases, dishes, glassware, hair and husk maj t.
tress, springs, and bedding, brussels and
ingram carpets for rooms, halls and stairs,
kitchen and laundry furniture. Sale posi-
tive; owner leaving the city.
D., HENRY AUCTION CO., Auctfoneers.
fc2583
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-26
Suburban Lots For Sale.

A T SWISSVALE, P. R R., choice lots in Palmer
IA place. one minute from station the finest lots
in the market near a good station. at reasonable
prces city water; two lines of railroad delightful
location; good schools will truly make you better
investment than'a savings bank: unsurpassed for
q suburban home. Hoffman & Baldridge, Wilkins
burg opposite depot. Telephone T24S.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-26
KNOXVILLE.


FOR sALE-soME BEAUTIFUL HOMES
One Groom brick house. TWO lots. Orchard Place.
a. 900.
One 7-room brick house. one lot, paved street.
a, 500.
Two 5-room brick houses, lots s71kx1oO each,
Orchard Place, %, $50.
One 7-room frame house, one lot, paved street.
$500.
One 5-room frame house. onelot paved street,
s., 700.
One 5-room brick house. two lots. paved street,
o, 250..
One 5-room brick house, one lot. paved street.
Five 5-foom frame houses. paved street, each
Twelve 7-room brick houses. paved streets, each
81, 300
Seven 4-room brick houses. very pretty. %, 700.
Any of the above lovely homes in this greatly
favored city of beautiful homes will be Sold on
terms to suit buyers.
BUILDING LOTS-2O0 of the most beautiful build.
ing lots to be found in the county are offered at
prices much less than property having similarly
attractive features can be had for. The P. & B.
Traction will have their new electric railway in
operation through the center of the borough by
May next. This will give wonderful impetus
to values and those who secure any OF the
above properties or a lot will be fortunate.
TO LET-A number of 3, 4. and 7-room houses
at moderate rents to good paying tenants. None
others need apply.
Take any of the Southsde street cars.
KNOXVILLE LAND IMPROVEMENT CO.,
IS Knox avenus Knoxville.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-26
All Men Can Pc

Fitted in one of those elegant 81 25 suits.
Sale to-day on our main hoor Ask to see
'em. 2. c. c. c.. Clothiers