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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-10-12

THE Populists are making hay while
the sun shines. They are holding big
meetings at various places in the State
and marshaling their forces for another
contest. Marion Butler and M. l.
Wood spoke at Hobgood one day last
week. It strikes us that all that time
would be better devoted to useful labor
especially during the hard times.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-10-12

IT is strange to the uninitiated that
the members of Congress do not attend
to their business any better than they
do. Manly times a speaker has to talk
to the galleries and the Speaker, while
the other members. who should be
there, are loafing somewhere else.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-10-12

Mr.. SOL C, WE'LL, Of Wilmington,
has been appointed assistant district
attorney for the eastern district. The
selection was left to Mr.. Aycock, the
newly appointed attorney for the dis
trict, and no doubt he has chosen we'll.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-10-12

JosEPHus DANIELS has been appointed
chief clerk of the Interior Department
at ! salary Of s., 600 per year. That is
promotion for Mr. Daniels that he
we'll deserves.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-10-12

ABOUT fifteen substitutes for the
Wilson Voorhees, bill have been of
fered in the Senate, but no one Of them
can, az yet, command votes enough to
be adopted. It is in order for some
more substitutes.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-10-12

JUDGE Common has resigned his posi-
ton upon the bench. It is to be
regretted that he found it to his
interest to do so. He has made q
good Judge. He is an upright, con-
scientious man, the very type Of man.
hood to wear the judicial ermine.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-10-12
SENA TOR BATES SPEECH.


On our first page will be found the
closing part of the speech of Tennes-
sees Junior Senator. We give it to
Cur readers, because We enjoyed the
reading OF it SO much ollrself.
If anyone wishes to read something
which is entertaining as well as instruc
tive, he can scarcely find anything
that would serve tho purpose better.
It is convincing in argument. It Is
beautifully conceived and expressed,
and will delight the student of rhetoric.
That speech has shown Senator Bate
to be one Of the masters Of language
in this country. If he never makes
another, his reputation is gained. Sill
yer will never have more gallant or
more eloquent champion than he.
By the was, Senator Bate is grand
son Of NORTH Carolina. His parents
were reared in BERTHE county, this State,
and many Of his relatives are now 1iv-
ing in that county. They win be
proud to know that he has earned for
himseH such an honored place among
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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-10-12

Mr.. CLEVELAND has survived the at
tacks upon him by Senators Stewart and
Potter, and seems capable Of standing
many more.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-10-12

lost men will encourage the- maj
who needs none md discourage the ..
who needs II.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-10-12
THE TUG OF VAR.

| At last definite course Of action
has been decided upon by the friends
of the repeal bill in the Senate. 1t
has been determined by Senator Voor-
bees and his followers to have con-
tinuous session of the Senate, begin
ming Wednesday of this week. Their
idea is to vote down any motion for
adjournment and continue in session
day and night until the opposers Of
the repeal have talked out.
Just as soon as the silver men fail to
have man on the floor to conduct
the debate, Senator Voorhees, will call
for vote upon the question. It will
just be matter of endurance, and
whichever side can endure the most
is likely to come off victor
The friends of the Repeal have the
majority and will pass the bill as soon
as it can be brought to vote. Their
object, then, is to be present in full
force at all times, ready to vote upon the
bill.
The silver men are in the minority,
and their object is to prevent q vote
being taken until some substitute can
be offered. They expect to keep two
or three Senators present to keep up
the debate, while their comrades are
resting up. in that way, by relays Of
men, they expect to be able to force
the majority to come to some terms
with them.
According TO our view Of the matter,
the silver mon clearly have the advan-
tage, and can keep up an indefinite
fight. The administration Senators,
however, seem determined to force 4
vote, and if physical endurance can
do it, the matter is likely to come to
an end this week.
We shall be glad when the matter
is settled one way or the other, for we
believe the delay is causing disaster to
the country. We glory in the gallant
fight that is being made by the silver
advocates in the Senate; and if they
meet defeat. it win be defeat after one
of the best fought fields in al history |
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-10-12
JUDGE BATTLE.

Governor Carr has appointed Mr.
J. s. Battle Of Rocky Mount to fill ,u1
the unexpired term Of Judge 81. g.
Conner, who has resigned his position
as judge of the Superior court OF the
Third district. The new Judge will
begin his duties after the Goth Of Oct.
ober.
Judge Battle is finely educated
man and good lawyer. He is an
alumnus of the University Of North
Carolina, though he did not graduate
there. When the institution was
closed in 1868, he entered the Univer-
sity Of Virginia, whence be graduated
in 1872 with the degree Of A. NJ.
He has for number of years been
a law partner with Hon. B. H. Bum,
and has enjoyed lucrative practice.
He was member of the Senate of the
last State legislature, and was considered
as one Of the substantial men Of
that body.
In the appointment of Mr.. Battle,
the Governor has done we'll. Mr..
Battle will, no doubt, make q good
Judge and be an honor to the position,
which was SO ably and competently
filled by Judge Conner.
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PANAMA CANAL COMPANY.
Its Rolling Stock sold to the IsthmI
HALLWAY ComnanN

Its Rolling Stock sold to the Isthmus
Railway Company.
PANAMA, Jan. 29.-There are official
the Panama Canal Company has sold it's
rolling stock to tho Panama Canal Com
pany. The Colombian Government re-
solved not to enter into negotiations with
representatives of the Panama company
to prolong its concession until the canal
company resumes possession OF its prop
erty, which it transferred to the railway
company in violation Of its contract, or in
default deposits in a responsible bank
the sum received from the sale.
COLOMBIA MAY FINISH THE WORK.
New YORK, Jan. 29.-The HeraLd's
Panama special says: "An eminent CO.
lomian assures me that no action will be
taken on the application for a new con-
ceesion for the Panama Canal Company
until United States Minister Abbott
reaches Bogota. The decision OF Colom-
bia will be largely influenced by the
friendly counsel of the United States
Government. When the concession lapses
next month it is probable the Gov
VI OO1OulDld Will lake I'M
mediate possession of the canal
and visible assets of the company.
If this is done the Colombian Govern
ment expects the aid of the United States,
if necessary. This expedition is based on
a treaty with the United States by which
that Government is bound TO protect the
interests of Colombia.
A new concession may be granted an
American and British syndicate, if anx-
ious to secure it. If not, the Colombian
Government may undertake to complete
the work as national enterprise. In
that case, they would let the contract for
its completion to the lowest bidder. If
the Government should undertake the
work, payment will be arranged by
issuing special canal bonds. Should
the United States desire special priv
ileges on the isthmus not already as
sured by the treaty of 1916, that Govern
ment night secure them by joining CO.
lombia and guaranteeing interest on the
bOndsO
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COULD NOT STAND TIE STRAIN.
Part of the Roof of n Worlds Fair
Building Crushed in by Snow

Part of the Roof of n Worlds Fair
Building Crushed in by Snow.
CHICAGO, Jan. 29.-The great banks of
snow that have been resting on the roof
of the Manufacturers Building at the
Worlds Fair had their tremendous
weight augmented yesterday by heavy
downpour of sleet and rain, and the
weight proved too much for certain parts
of the structure. The glasswork and
light ironwork in the east annex or nave
was caved in for a space of about I6 by
500 feet. The great trusses that span the
central arch of the building and those that
support the naves are still intact, how
ever, and the officials of the fair say that
they would stand the weight of all the
snow that could be dropped on them.
Some of the glasswork in the roof of
Machinery Hall also gave way,
The accident proves to have been not
very serious, and $1,000 is a liberal esti
mate of the amount of damage done. The
engineers are pleased with the showing
of the strength made by the annex roof.
as the avalanche of wet snow and ice
which fell on it from the main roof was
sufficient to have caused the demolition
OF any ordinary structure. AS it is. moth
ing but the glass work and light CORFU
gated iron gave way.
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WHISKY WILL BE CHEAPER.
Price Reduced by the DIstiners an
Cattle Feeding Company.

Price Reduced by the DIstiIlers and
Cattle Feeding Company.
NEW YORK, Jan. 29.-At meeting of
American Distilling and Cattle Feeding
Company it was decided to reduce the
price of whisky eighteen cents a gallon
to take effect tomorrow.
THE COMPANY ISSUES A CIRCULAR.
New York, Jan. 29.-The following
was given out tonight by J. B. Greenhut,
President of the Distillers' and Cattle
Feeding Company: To the stockholders
of the Distilling and Cattle Feeding Com
pany and the holders of it's rebate vouch-
ers: AS the rumors published in the
morning papers might have tendency
to cause you to doubt the ability of this
company to pay its rebate vouchers, the
directors take this occasion to say that the
rebates will be paid promptly in the
future, as they have been in the past,
and the company holds in cash assets an
amount far in excess of what is necessary
to pay every obligation. So far as the
proper question of dividends is con-
cerned the directors would say it was
not discussed at the meeting Saturday,
and would add that there is no reason to
doubt that the business of the company
will be conducted as satisfactorily in the
future as in the past"
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ANDREW CARNEGIE TALKS.
why He Gave No Instructions Durino
the Homestead Troubles.

why He Gave No Instructions During
the Homestead Troubles.
PITTsBURG, Jan. 29.-For the first
time since his return from Europe. An
drew Carnegie consented to talk in re-
gard to the Homestead affair. and smoke
freely this afternoon to an Associated
Press correspondent. He said he desired
to make one point clear at the beginning.
-Four years ago he retired from active
business, and no consideration in the
world would induce him to return tn If
The great error of Americans is that thew
endured harassing cares incident to busi-
ness until they break down, when thew
should be in their prime. He believed in
retiring and giving younger men a
chance. He had sold portions of his in
terests, and was gradually selling more
to such young men in their service as his
partners find possessed of ability. He
was not an officer in the company, but
only shareholder, and to the numerous
appeals he received urging him to give
instructions in regard to the recent
trouble he says he had no power to in
struct anybody connected with the com
pany. The officers were elected for a
year, and no one could interfere with
them. Even at the next election. if he
desired to make change, he was power
less to do so, as he was sure he could not
find one shareholder that would not vote
and stand by the present officials.
II elect to retain my capital in the
manufacturing business 1 have helped to
build up" said Mr.. Carnegie, because I
have great pride in it, and for the further
reason that my capital is thus made a di-
rect employer of labor 1t furnishes
many men with steady work at good
wages. don't know any form of phiIan-
thropy so beneficial as this. have not
taken any money out of the business for
investment in outside things; never in
tend to do so, and since l retired four
years ago, when money has come to me
beyond that required for living expenses,
it has been devoted to public uses. I've
boarded none, and never shall. Much
has been said about my fortune. l have
plenty only if the works in Pittsburp are
prosperous. Unless they are 1 have
nothing, and that is how I elect to stand.
l take chances with my partners, and
have the satisfaction of knowing that the
first charge upon every dollar of my capi-
tai is still a payment of the highest earn
ings paid to labor in any part OF the world
for similar service
Mr.. Carnegie eulogized Mr.. Frick in
the highest manner, saying his four
years management stamps him one of
the foremost managers in the world, and
he (Carnegiel would not exchange him
for any manager he knows. "Good
workmen or able men," said he, "who
wished to do what is fair and right will
learn to appreciate Mr.. Frick. Inefficient
officials or bad. unreasonable, violent
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N1URDERED HIS FRIEND.
A Portland Man Beaten to Death in a
Drunken Quarrel.

q oft tldilu man beaten to Death in
Drunken Quarrel.
PORTLAND Or, Jan. 29.-News was
brought to this city yesterday forenoon
that William HenryW Woodbridge, a painter.
aged 46 years and living on Slavin road,
near Garden Home, was murdered Thurs
day night. Woodbridge was walking home
about 10 O'Clock in company with Frank
OhIeschlager, a young German, and had
reached place known as the double
Bridge" one and one-half miles from
Fulton Park, lonely and unfrequented
spot.
The story told by Ohleschlager is that
they were returning from Portland.
where Woodbridge had drawn Sgl back
pension money. On their way home
they stopped in for drinks, and by the
time they reached the spot where the
murder was committed they were in a
state of semi-intoxicatiOn. As they
reached the bridge man carrying the a
large stick as a cane confronted them.
Without saying word he raised his club
and struck at Ohleschlager, but missed
his aim, only grazing him on the arm.
The stranger then turned to Woodbridge
and struck him a blow with his club on
the left temple, telling him to the floor
Of the bridge. The stranger repeated the
blow, crushing his skull and continuing
the beating until satisfied that Woodbridge
was dead. He then robbed the pockets
OF the dead man and took the money.
Picking up the body he through it down
into the gulch, twent-tive feet below. and
disappeared in the timber. When the
man struck the first blow OhIeschleper
ran TO Woldridge's sons residence, a
short distance away, for assistance. On
the bridge there were evidences Of a des-
perate struggle. Ohleschlager's story is
received with considerable incredulity by
the officers who are now investigating the
murder. No arrests have been made.
Ohleschlager was placed under arrest
and brought to this city this evening and
placed in Jail. When told that he was
suspected of being the murderer he broke
down and confessed the crime. He said
that Woodbridge and himself got into a
quarrel over a bottle of whisky and that
Woldridge struck him, breaking a basket
he carried on his arm. He became en-
ragged and beat Woodbridge over the head
with a club, crushing his skull, and then
threw him over the bridge into the ra-
vine. He then hurried to the house of
the murdered mans son and told him that
his father had been murded by tramp.
Ohleschlager took all the money that the
murdered man had in his pockets.
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larry, while it exists, is to continue sub
Ject to the control of the Lord Lieuteu-
ant; but the Irish Legislature may pro-
vide for the establishment and mainte-
nance of police force in the counties and
boroughs in Ireland, under the control of
the local authorities, and arrangements
may be made between the Treasury and
the Irish Government for the establish
ment and maintenance of police reserves.
There is an entirely new clause, No. -,
which gives the crown the right to veto
all bills of the Irish Legislature, and
gives the Irish representative Peers the
right to sit in the House of Lords at
Westminster, and to vote on all imperial
questions.
The judiciary remains for five years un-
der the control of the Imperial Govern
ment, and will then pass under the con-
troll of the Irish Government.
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Special to the REcoRD-UN1oS.

special to the RECORD-UNION.
W WASHINGTON, Jan. 29-The body of
the late ex-Secretary Blaine was re-
moved this evening to the parlor on the
north side of the second floor of the resi-
dence. During the afternoon number
OF friends called and took last look
upon the face of the departed. The ex-
preston of the face is peaceful, and the
lneaments of the well-known counte-
nance showed few traces of the ravages of
the disease that carried him off. The cas-
ket Is almost buried under the mass of
floral tributes received, many from
distance. 1t lies in the room where the
first prayers of the funeral service will be
said by Rev. DR.. Hamlin of the Church
OF the Covenant at IL o'clock tomorrow.
notwithstanding the fact that the
funeral will be private one the attend
ants during the services will be as truTv
national in their representative character
as II President was being buried. The
state OF Maine will send delegation of
fourteen, headed by Governor III.
Cleeves. Massachusetts will have dele
CATION of five mem bers. The Union
League Club of Philadelphia twenty.
From various other points of PennsvI-
vanla will come several delegations. AL
together hundred or more Of these repre-
sentatives will be present. Personal
friends to the number of sixty-fve have
notified the family of their intention to
be present from various parts of the
country.
The services at the church, as well A g at
the house, will be strictly private, and no
one will be admitted who has not received
an invitation. The family regret this.
but the limited seating capacity of the
church and the large number of delepa-
tions and officials to be provided for
leaves no room.
The pall-bearers will be Senators FRYE
and Hale Of Maine and Morgan of Ala
pama, Representatives Reed and Boutelle
OF Maine, Hit of Illinois and Bingham of
Pennsylvania, General Thomas Ewing of
ONO, John Hay of Washington, Joseph
II. Manley of Maine, Almet F. jerks of
Brooklyn and P. H. V. Ely of Boston.
PREPARATIONS FOR MEMORIAL SERVICES.
CHICAGO, Jan. 29.-At a meeting Of the
Chicago Blaine Club last night approDri-
ate resolutions in reference to Mr.. Blaine
were adopted and a committee appointed
to corporate with the committees of yari-
Gus political and social clubs of this citv
IN calling general meeting. 1t was also
decided to take steps toward the collec-
ton Of funds for the erection of a Blaine
monument in Chicago. During the even
ing one of the members, who was inti-
mately acquainted with the dead states-
man, read an interesting letter received
from him several weeks before the last
election. In it, referring to a-uuestion
asked, Mr.. Blaine said that since the
death of his son Emmons he had felt
quite satisfied with the action of the
Minneapolis convention.
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workmen he does not like, aud these will
not thrive with him."
SERIOUS TROUBLE ANTICIPATED.
Troops Called Out to Preserve Order
at Dunkirk, n. Y.

Troops Called Out to Preserve Order
at DunlzirE, n. Y.
DUNKIRK IN. Y Jan. 29.-At1 O'Clock
this morning Sheriff Jenner of Chautau-
qua County came to the conclusion that
the strike at the Brooks Locomotive
Works was so serious as TO warrant the
calling for troops. The Thirteenth Separ-
ate Company of jamestown proceeded to
Dunkirk this morning. There is intense
excitement here tonight, and trouble of
serious character is anticipated. The
Brooks people evidently intend to bring
in force of men sufficient to run the
works.
The strike, which began a month ago,
was caused by the riveters in the boiler
department refusing to work under GER
tam contractors, alleging inhuman treat
ment. The lack of boilers made it neces-
sary to lay off men in other departments,
and now about six hundred men are out
of employment. The Brooks people en-
gagged Philadelphia men to take the
strikers places, and brought them here
yesterday by special train. Yesterday
President Hinman received information
that threats had been made against
the works and the new employees,
and the protection Of Sheriff Jenner was
asked. That official at once applied to
General Doyle, and troops are being held
ready as precautionary measure.
At o'clock this (Monday) morning the
Sheriff stated that he could now get
along without troops, the strikers having
waited on him and assured him that
nothing was further from their thoughts
! than violence.
NO INDICATION OF VIOLENCE.
BUFFALO, Jan. 29.-Colonel Fox is
holding the Seventy-fourth Regiment for
| orders to proceed to the scene of the
strike at Dunkirk.
Major Stewart, who went to Dunkirk
this evening, returned at midnight, and
reported the strikers quiet and no indica-
ton of violence
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EX-PREsIDENT HAYES.
Memorial Services in Memory of d
ceased.

FREMONT tO.), Jan. 29.-At a union
meeting of Methodist, Presbyterian and
Episcopal churches at the Methodist
Episcopal Church this morning memorial
sevices were held in memory of ex- Presi-
dent Hayes. Rev. j. G. Shackelford of
St. PauPs Episcopal Church delivered a
brief address, speaking of General Hayes
as philanthropist, educator and citizen,
after which Rev. j. L. Albritton, pastor
of the NJ. L. Church, at which General
Hayes was regular attendant, delivered
the memorial sermon, reviewing the life
of the dead ex-President and eulogizing
his character as viewed from all sides.
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The Big Bridge completed.

SALToN, Jan. 29.-The big bridge
which the Southern Pacific Company has
been building over an arroyo to the north
Of their present track and few rods from
the bridge which crosses the Colorado
River was completed last night, and it is
expected that trains will be running
within a few days over the new track.
This bridge and track does away with all
possibilities Of washout such as occurred
in Febauary two years ago.
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TO CALIFORNIA EXHIBITORS.
Request OF Chief Samuels or the Horti-
cultural Department.

Request OF Chief samuels or the Horti-
cultural Department.
Los ANGELES, Jan. 29.-At a meeting
of the State Worlds Fair Commission
yesterday a communication from Mr..
Samuels, Chief of the Horticultural De-
partment at Chicago, was read. 1t stated
that it was absolutely necessary to have
Immediately the names of exhibitors in
that department, together with the nature
and description of exhibits and localities
to be occupied, in order that they may be
included in the official catalogue.
The matter Of space allowed the horti-
cultural exhibit for California was dis
cussed, which brought forth the informa-
ton from Secretary Wiggins that he had
applied as early as December II, 1891, for
5000 square feet and that he received
notice that seventy-nine feet only was
allotted in the clsssivied department.
Chairman Phelan explained that Califor-
mia was the only State making a collect
i've exhibit, hence the general board
legislated Just as they fit.