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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-04
RAILROAD JOTTINGS.

The Jackson and Sharp company Q:
Wilmington, Del, has an order to build
20 passenger cars for the Long Island
road.
The southern field for the distribution
of time tables is now covered by a com
pany located in Atlanta, with well known
ex-railroad men in charge.
Charles l.. Rosenberg has been ap-
pointed superintendent of bridges Of the
New Jersey division of the Lehigh Valley
road, with office at Pittsburg.
P. A. Murphy, for several years train
master Of the Burlington. Cedar Rapids
and Northern. has been promoted to be
assistant superintendent Of the sameroad
The largest Of recent orders given for
power is that of the Great Northern,
which has contracted with the Brooks
locomotive works of Dunkirk, n Y.
for as engines
The New York Central has decided to
spend about 500, 900 in the building Of
1000 box cars, 100 fat cars and 100 stock
cars, which will be equipped with air
brakes and vertical plane couplers.
F. s. Deal, private secretary of Gen
eral Superintendent Woodford Of the
Wheeling and Lake Erie, has been ap-
pointed purchasing agent and superin-
tendent Of telegraph Of the company.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-04
A Man Who VIII Succeed.

Now, if you will show me where the
burglars got into your store" said the
detective Il viii see if can find some
clew'
In moment" said the proprietor.
Il am working at something a little more
important than hunting for a clew just
now Take seat"
And while the detective waited the
merchant wrote as follows at his desk:
The man who broke into Katzenhef-
ter's store on the night of the 10Th and
carried away silk hat, pair of French
calfskin boots, a fur trimmed overcoat,
a black broadcloth suit and two suits of
silk underwear was black hearted vii
lain and scoundrel, but man whose
Judgment cannot be called in question.
He knew where to go when he wanted
the finest clothing the market affords"
Jacobs" be said to the bookkeeper,
send copy of this to all the papers in
town and tell 'em | want it printed in
big black type tomorrow morning. Now,
Mr.. Hawkshaw, | am at your service. .
Exchange.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-04
FASHIONS fAOS.

Slashed vandyke puffs Of velvet lined
with colored satin are considered very
elegant finish for the tops of cloth or silk
sleeves.
Chiffon appears again as an airy adj
junct to many Of the dressy afternoon
and evening toilets for this and the com
ing season.
The Isabella puff in pear shape, widen
ing greatly toward the elbow, now rivals
the round bristling balloon puff Of the
empire form.
Wool bengaline coating is a stylish
novelty that shows cords Of various sizes
and is offered in black and in shades Of
tan, almond. moss and sage green and
oriental red.
The shapeless loose back coat is
changed considerably in its character
since last autumn, and in its modified
guise is likely to prove much more popu
lar than the original model.
Military jackets formed of fine cloth
in changeable effects are made in tailor
style and finished with triple shoulder
capes. They are double breasted and
fastened with polished horn buttons.
One of the handsomest spring fabrics
is the rochemont weave, a very fine
woollen rep, with a dot of silk Of an
other color, which, though of pure wool,
is remarkable for its ightness. 1t is
used extensively for both entire costumes
and in com bination.-New York Even
ing Post
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-04
A Business Vagabond.

A very dirty and bedraggled speci-
men Of a tramp strolled into gro
Gerry store in Park street the other
morning, and the first man he met
was the proprietor.
Can you gimme dime?" asked
the visitor meekly
Il can, but hardly think / shall, y
was the cheerful response. why in
thunder don't you go wash YOURSELF
Il can't afford to-" whined the
tramp.
Cant you, indeed2 Waters plen-
ty, and soap doesn't cost anything"
Don't it," queried the tramp.
No, it don't"
The tramp edged over toward the
door.
Well" he said, with his hand on
the latch, IF it don't, I'd like for you
to figure out for me what your per
cent of profit is on every bar you sell
to your deluded customers, and with
that he lodged outside and disap-
peared. Detroit Free Press.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-04
sEsTa4 - PhYSIOGkOMY.

Fine hair generally betokens native
good taste and intelligence.
The typical monkey face N y - sen
almost any day on the street. pr u Inc
matlnees
Strong eyebrows betoken not mental
but physical power; wher n.ssgy, lick
Of culture.
A very 81 = ,7-,.r- ;.3.c,te8 liveli-
ness of disposi.lon ,Aou-4 n,s always
kindliness.
Smooth, fine hair, of Whatever color,
always shows some degree Of taste and
refinement.
The perfect forehead ends with almost
horizontal eyebrows, clear, heavy and
well defined.
A mouth without lips, a mere slit in
the face, belongs to cold hearted, self
ish character.
Parallel, oblique wrinkles in the fore
head are always signs Of a weak, sus-
picious mind
A red complexion IL bad, indicating
coarseness Of temperament, if not a tend
ency to drink.
Disproportion Of any kind between the
upper and under lip is always an IN
favorable sign.
COmbativeness is indicated by a swell
ing of the head just above and little
behind the ear.
Eyes with long corners and thick lids
that cover half the pupil are always in
dicative of talent.
The eyes should be distant from each
other exactly the breadth Of one eye; a
greater distance indicates stupidity; a
less, low cunning.
People of good sense, delicacy and re
inement have eyeids that are sharply
defined and shade at least half the upper
part Of the eye.-St. Louis Globe-Demo-
GRAFT.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-04
A[lAJATNgFs
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HOW HE WON HER.
March Of Fashion Gave Him the Means OF
Supportfng Her In Luxury.

March of Fashion Gave Him the Means OF
Supporting Her In Luxury
The naughty OLD Billy Goat stood at
tav. one fOrefOOt resting upon a juicy
coil Of wire, his head thrown proudly
back. Before him in an attitude Of
humility stood young William, the pride
Of Ashpile society.
And 50" painted the father, you
wish to wed my lovely Mamie, my eve
-aheIn, kid, to take her from the lap Of
luxury? Pray, tell me how you expect
t. maintain her in the way to which she
has been accustOmedr'
Deeply abashed, the youth murnured
something about the excellence of the
tomato can crop, but even as he spoke he
felt that he was offering her only the
caraInels Of existence, not the bread.
The head of the irate parent went
down; he gave snort Of rage and was
about to use violence when his fair young
daughter cast herself at his feet
II love him." she walled For my
sake give him a chance to prove what he
can do"
80 be it." returned her father. Il will
give him "a hours in which to prove that
he is able to support you"
It VAS evening. The wind whistled
dismally along the streets of Englewood
and raised playful cyclones to the detri-
mont Of nostril and optic. Young Viii
liam Needed it not He was thought
fully chewing newspaper and thinking
mournfully of his fate, for he feared
that he could never call the gentle Nan
ME his own. But suddenly, as he digest
ed the Daily Hint From Paris" great
light dawned upon him. Madly he
rushed along the dusky streets until he
reached the home of his beloved.
'She is minel' he shouted. 81 can
now support her as well as you do
Hoopskirts are coming in"
Noble YOUTH cried the parent in ac-
cents Of JOY. Take her; she is yours
Chicago Tribune
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-04

With scowl If mingled resentment.
and scorn she turned upon her heel
she was very angry
stay" be pleaded. springing forward
She drew haughtily back
~ will leave the room. sir" she ex-
claimed DO not seek - detaia me"
He spoke coldly now, and smile Of
malignant triumph played abou: his thin
lips.
twill not leave the room"
She gasped-
How dare you'-
Her words merged into a shrek Of
bafii.d rage.
She had forgotten for the nonce the
putfs on her sleeves and had attempted
to escape without walking sidewise.
He left her crushed and Inundated.
and his laugh was chill and collide
troit Tribune.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-04
Distinctions In Fortunes Favor.

Recent history is full of curious
contrasts in the rewards won in the
great field Of human endeavor. Hor-
ace Smith, who invented the Smith
g Wesson revolving firearms, died
leaving an estate valued at IS, 900, 600.
Orange Judd, who did more perhaps
than any other man to teach the
American farmer how to make agri
culture profitable, left a personal es
tate valued at $150-Cincinnati Com
mercial Gazette.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-04
Household Economy.

Young Wife (afectionately)-We can
live more economically. | know. To be
gin with, you can stop smoking, resign
from your club, give no more wine sup
pers and never, never treat any one.
Young Husband faintly)- Certainly
TO be sure In fact, Of course. And what
will you do. dear:
Young Wife (triumphantlyl-I? Oh,
I'll mend all my gloves myself.-Texas
Siftings.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-04
A Complete Outfit.

Choteau from ST. Louis)-I'm going
to New York for month, and l want q
couple Of collars.
Clerk-Will two be enough for whole
month, sir?
Choteau (desperately)-Well, make it
three.-Truth
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-04

Little Girl don't want to go to
school today. 1t was freezing cold there
yesterday.
Mother-Then why didn't the teacher
dismiss school?
"Oh, she was warm enough. She kept
herself warm walkin around tn room
and marking us when we moved.
Good News.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-04
TDappreciated Philanthropy.

Friend-Whats the strike in your fac
tory about?
Workman-The boss wants to turn it
into cooperative institution and make
work for share of the profits.
"Well, what's the matter with that
ideay'
There aren't any profits. New York
Weekly.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-04
Only PracticinR.

Ethel-When does your breach of
promise suit take place, Clara9
Clara (sobbing(-T-t-o-morrow.
Ethel (sympathizingly)-I am sorry to
see you 80 overcome, Clara, dear.
Clara-Oh, it's nothing, Ethel. I'm
simply practicing for the jury.-Texas
Slftings.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-04
ExDenRN of Handling.

A man who had been appointed re-
ceiver went to lawyer and asked:
"Out Of 500, 900 passing through his
hands how much ought receiver to
proft?'
"Well, about 10000" was the reply.
"Only $19, 000?' he exclaimed. "Who
is to get the other $1,000, I'd like to
knOw!' Texas Siftings.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-04
Hard to Understand.

Few persons understand the cause
Of their own failures. Judging other
affairs as they do their own, they
couldn't tell why barrel is empty
when it has a hole III the bottom.
Century.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-04
4 WAY Out of 1t.

He-I am desperately in love with a
young lady, but her sister always comes
INTO the room at the wrong moment.
She-I see. If you could only get rid
Of the sister, you would be all right,
wouldn't you?
He (eagerly)-Yes.
She-Then why don't you propose to
her frst?-Club.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-04
Getting Evon.

Strawber-Tve just got check from
The STARTER for that poem of mine that
was published this week.
neutrality-suspicious.. cd man.
suppose you'll set 'em up now.
Strawber Not much. That check
just pays for all the money I've spent
buying copies Of the paper since ! first
sent in the poem. Brooklyn Life.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-04
They Went After Hin

"You played Hamlet last night. Did
the audience call you outT'
mo, they We're too impatient for that.
They rushed behind the scenes to find
me, but got away."-New York Press.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-04
Lost His Desire For Flight.

A stump orator wanted the wings of a
bird to fly to every village and hamlet In
the broad land, but he collapsed when a
man in the crowd sang out:
You'd get shot for a goose before you
flew a mile. "-Exchange
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-04
Another Alexander.

He-There is but one thing that mars
my happiness.
She-What is that?
He-To think that cannot marry all
the girls who love me.-Truth.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-04
Unprotected.

He-Do you know what am thinking
about
She-No. How should 1? WHAT
He-I was wondering whether it would
be safe to steal kiss?
She-I am helpless and alone.-Yan-
kee Blade.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-04
A Long Engagement.

Cara-Why doesn't Kitty Spinler mar
~ the Russian nobleman3 She has been
engaged to him three years now.
Maude-My dear, she Is learning how
to pronounce his name.-Brooklyn Life.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-04
Might Be Worse,

By joye, said Lighter as he stepped
off Of the scales. I've lost five pounds"'
You oughtn't to kick about that" re
marked Brightside; suppose you had
been an Englishman. Life.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-04
A True Woman.
change.

| searched the world In every zone
And laid at my loves feet
All diamonds that were ever known
In one vast Inappropriate.
But when she viewed the gems she sighed
And kicked them harum scarum.
"Row that l own them ALL" she cried.
II do not want TO wear EN-"
Brooklyn Life.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-04
One Thing Settled

Criticus Cooking at a picture of the
impressionist school(-1f that's high art,
then I'm an idiot
Cynicus Well, that is high art!-Ex-
change.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-04

She-Then You insist on going to thu
Gladerbys, John?
He-Yes, dear
She-Well, | shan't go, but won't you
please drop in at the club and tell a few
men I'm at home?
He-Certainly, darling. Harper's Ba-
gar
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-04
Quite u Traveller.

Snooper-Pd have you know l come Of
good family.
Ricketts, must have Travelled a
long distance.-Vogue.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-09-07

Going via Washington and Returning
via Niagra Falls.

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
has placed on sale atits Offices through
out the East. excursion tickets to Chi
ca.o, good going Via Washington and
returning via Niagara Falls, with the
privilege Of stop over at each point.
These tickets are valid for return Jour
nev until November 18th, and are not
restricted to certain trains, but are good
on all 3. & O. trains, and permit hold
ers to travel via Pittaburg or via Graf
ton. BY either route passengers cross
tic AIla@hany mountains, 5000 feet
above tie sea Level. amid the most pic
turesque scenery in America. sleep
ing car accommodations may be re-
served in advance upon application &c
the nearest b. & O ticket Office, 1t
Main street, Norfolk, Va.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-09-07
SENATOR VANCE.

Senator Vance made a speech IN the
senate last week an hour and forty
,,i,utos lone 1t filled ten columns IN
the ConqrcssionnI Record, and was
complinented By all 1t was pronounc-
c1 one OF the strongest speeches he has
ever delivered in the Senate. Every
body knows Nance's position on silver
and his recent speech makes his posi-
ton clearer than ever.
The country is already getting tired
Of 40 much waiting about what Con
gre-s Is going to do. President CieTe-
land in h;s MESSAGE said that he had
expectei to call Congress together
in extra session about the first Of Sep
temher even before he concluded to
call it on the 7th Of August and it
now seems like he would Just as we'll
have waited until the first OF Septeln-
Der. for what Congle has done for the
relief of the country is very little.
If there is any virtue IN making
haste slowly" this extra session - GER
tainy entitled to all its advantage.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-09-07
Trr r II

Following is Re tozt 81 the hiI
nnic;l pas.ed II lie House Re pc ling
he sherman I've la"
Be i enacted etc Tat 50 M
The act approved July m, l',''' en-
entitled An act directing me pure "~'
Of silver bullion and Issue OF treasury
notes thereon, and for other purposes,
a. q irrct- the Secretary OF he i red-tIrN
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-09-07
1RTESI1.N WELLS.

The Scotland Neck DEMOCRAT men
tons that Mr. Lcazer il contemplating
sinking artcsian or overflow wells on
the Caledonia Pcntcntiarv farm in
Halifax county IF successful this will
not only add wonderfully to the health
of the conycts but will revoiutionlze
Eastern North Carolina. where so much
of the best lands in the State is stu
ated.
The river counties OF Illinois and In
diana formerly infested with malaria,
have been made. It is said, entirely
healthy by the l-c Of these wells. The
same is true OF certain sections OF Ala
bama These wells are not very eX-
penSive. average 200 to 400 feet and are
bored very economically i,y means Of
machinery specially designed for the
purpose There Is one at Franklin.
Va. and others we believe in that sec
tion.-Ob<rrrcl--( hrontcl~
THE DEMoCHAT has al the while be-
tanned ON the Roanoke river and
through Eastern Carolina generally, it
would add greatly to the health Of
the sections now subject TO malaria.
4, matter OF fact Eastern Carolina
is much more Ile;lthful than many
people think: in fact there are many
parts Of Eastern Caro!in;; as free from
malaria AZ the higher sections Of the
State This is the case in Scotland
Neck The health record OF thi. place
j. Il, good q. thar OF ASheville, Winston,
Raleigh. Wilmington or ANY other
large or small town in North Carolina.
However, the masriaI sections are
not so heai;hful and the lOWands along
Roanoke river are included in the r,a-
larial districts.
The Obsfrr~r-( Hiuitic'. says that the
river counties of Illinois, Indiana and
other places have been largely freed
from malaria BY means of overflow
wells and there arc some sections III
Virginia which nave been greatly help
cd III the same wa, notably is Court
land. in Southampton county There
are several overflow wells IN that town
and the people say that the health OF
the place has improved 80 per cent. by
reason OF these wells.
Now, if the State will sink wells on
the farms that have been leased on
which to work convicts, and can secure
an overflow OF pure water it will not
only be of incalcuabIe value TO those
immediate farms, bu, it will revolution
ize all Eastern Carolina perhaps Once
the fact demonstrated that good over
flow wells can he had in Eastern Caro-
lima at any reasonable depth, and this
whole part of the State would use them
We hope the experiment will he made
on the State farms
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-09-07
500 REV ARD TlCO.

The readers Of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science. has
been able to cure in ali its stages. and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh cure
$ the only positive cure known to the
medical fraternity Catarrh being a
constitutional disease, requires a con-
stitutional disease requires a constitu-
tiOnal treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure
IS taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system, thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up
the constitution and assisting nature
III doing its work. The proprietors
have 50 much faith in is curative
powers, that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any ease that it fails TO cure
Send for list Of testimonials.
Address. +. J. Cheney & co. Toledo, @.
~ Sold by Druggists, 15c.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-09-07
DOTS FROM ROXOBEL.

Usual divine services at the churches
Sunday.
The late freSIet in the Roanoke
ri ser has proved to Ee almost a total
destruction to the crops opposite here.
Miss Bishops primary school near
the depot opened Monday with good
results.
Rev. A. Cree, Baptist minister here,
is absent this week at Rich Square,
\. G.. holding a series Of meetings
with his church at that place.
VI. H. Taylor ard family have been
ava> the past week visiting relatives
and friends in the neichborhood OF
Winston, y. G..
Cholera is playing havoc with hogs
III many places surrounding RoNobel.
4 preventative is badly needed
Some sickness reported among cur
Inhabitants, though { is all Of a mild
nature Our town and vicinity have
been exceedingly healthy throughout
tie entire year up to a week ago.
Prof Kennedy and family left Rox-
ohel last Wednesday. The place Of
of principal Of RoNobel Academy has
been extended to gentleman in
Washington county, \. c., but he has
not yet accepted. 'ECeENE.
Sept. '9.,.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-09-07
Half Rate Excursions to the Worlds
Fair via Baltimore

The Baltimore and Ohio Il. r. will
run a series of special excursions from
Baltimore and Washington to the
World Fair at rate OF $l!C0 for the
round trip. The trains viii consist
of tirst-class Day Coaches, equipped
with lavatories and toilet convencnces
Tie trains viii staf> from Camden Sta
ton. Baltimore, $50 \. NJ and leave
Washington. ID. G.. 1910 4. NJ. All-
gust 30th, September 9Th. 18Th and
2lst, running via Grafton and Belaire
and will reach Chicago at / ID p. II
the following day Tickets will be
valid for outward Journey only on the
special trains. but will be good return
ing from Chicago in Day Coaches on
any regular train within ten days, in
Guiding day of sale. stops Will be
made fer meals at the dining stations
on the line. A Tourist Agent AID &
Train Porter viii accompany each
train to lock after the comfort of
passengers. For more detailed infor-
nation az to rates. etc. apply to \. g.
Lewis. Passenger and Ticket Agent.
Is Main St, Norfolk, Va. s 81 It.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-09-07
A COOP THING TO KEEP AT HAND

From the Troy (Kansas) Chief.
Some Years ago we were very much
subject to severe spells of cholera NOR
bus and now when we feel any OF the
tymptoms that usually proceed that
allment, such az sickness at tie stom-
ach, dliarrhoa, etc, we become scary.
we have found Chamberlain's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy the
very thing to straighten one out in
such cases, and always keep it about.
we arc not writing this for pay tes-
'i,h"nlhn, but to let orr readers know
~hat Is a good thing to keep handy in
.he mouse. For sale by E. T. White
head & Co. ''o
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1893-09-07

Among the incidents of childhood
that stand out in bold relief, as our
memory reverts to the days when we
were young, none are more prominent
than severe sickness. The Young
mother WILDLY remembers that it was
Chamberlaln's Cough Remedy cured
her OF Group, and IN turn administers
it to her own offspring and always
With the best results. For sale by L.
I. Whitehead & Co.