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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-09-20

there. He declared that Mr. PETER
and Mr.. Allen who are their leaders,
have not been in accord with the in
terest If the people They have intro
duced bills enough and 80 extrava CANT
that had they all passed it would have
taken in one year several times Us much
money as there is in the entire world
to satisfy them. Among the wild
schemes Of the Populists was Mr.. PEI
fer's bill to raise all taxes for the gov
eminent on lands, leaving the manu-
facturers free from taxation.
Mr.. Woodlands speech was able and
logical and convincing and his aud
fence felt proud Of him as The repre-
sentative from this district He was
highly applauded all through, and his
closing encornimn on North Carolina
and North Carolinians. and his appeal
to the patriotism Of his fellow citizens
all elected prolonged applause. Mr..
Woodland VIII thoroughly canvass the
district and when all shall have heard
him render the account Of his steward
ship az the people of Scotland Neck
have, the whole district VIII say, well
done, good and faithful servant" and
he will be returned with a good major
ity.
CARRAWAY AND GREGORY.
At the close Of Mr.. Woodlands speech
Capt. CarraWay was called for. He
came forward and acknowledged his APP
probation of the compliment, and de-
clared that "Babylon is fallen". He
reviewed the purposes Of the Popullsts
to tear down the Democratic party and
declared them all futile, and contended
that Populist Babylon has fallen. He
made some very happy hits in his re-
marks and was roundly cheered, espe-
cially his appeal to democracy in the
interest of the whole people. Capt
Carraway is one of the solid democrats
of the land and his influence has for
many years been in good service for
the principles of the party.
Mr.. John Z. Gregory was called upon.
He thanked the audience for the com
pliment and expressed hope for victory
in the fight before us.
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The following story of Mr.. Gladstone
IL told in the "reminiscences OF the late
Rev. James Dodds: ''Dr. Guthrie once
maid q visit to the Duke Of Argyll at
Inverary castle by special invitation. A
large and brilliant assemblage OF guests,
including Mr.. Gladstone, were staying
at the castle, and before they retired for
the night DIR. Guthrie was asked by the
duke to conduct family worship. With
great pleasure will conduct 1t, said
the doctor, but in the castle Of Argyll
No must observe the good old Presby-
tsEian form and begin by singing a
psalm.' 1t was agreed that Scotch
song should be sung to Scotch tune,
bat the difficulty was to find pre-
osntor' to start the tune and lead the
singing. After number Of ladies and
gentlemen had been appealed to and had
declared themselves unfit for the duty
Mr.. Gladstone stepped forward. saying,
I'll raise TIE tune, DIR. Guthrie. and
we'll did he perform his task.
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Minutes were now read and approved,
and no further business appearing the
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assessment of the First National Bank
be accepted as returned by them, the
amount so returned being s64, $500.
The motion being put Messrs. Hammond
and Watson voted aye, Mr.. Harmon nay.
The motion prevailed.
The following motion was made by
Mr.. Harmon. who moved its adoption:
Whereas. 1t has come to the knowls
edge Of the Board Of County Commits
sioners Of Custer County, Montana, sitt-
ing as Board OF Equalization, through
communication made by the State Board
OF Equalization to the Clerk of this
Board, that the said State Board OF
Equalization has by order increased the
valuation of cattle in Custer County,
052 per cent and horses OF said county
.1SS per cent for the year 1885,; therefore
be it,
Resolved. BY this Board, that in the
estimation and opinion Of this Board
such increase is wholly unjust to the
stock owners and taxpayers OF Custer
County. and this Board desires to state
to the Honorable State Board of Equa
liZation. that while stock cattle were
assessed by the Assessor in the County
of Custer for the year 1894 at $1,000
sixteen dollars per head. it is represented
to this Board, on sufficient evidence,
which the Board wholly credits and now
believes, that such assessment was too
high, and that the same ought to be in
the matter of equalization decreased in
stead of increased. This Board has
Z abundant evidence now before il that
sales of cattle have been made in this
County during the current three months
past at Sl4.J0 TO $1,000 per head, to be
delivered by the seller. The highest
price obtained for any cattle sold in this
County. So far as the evidence appears
before this Board. is $1,000 per head. and
the lowest price that has been given is
sl4.JO. the seller in every case To gather
and deliver the cattle. the cost Of which,
according TO the evidence before this
[ Board. is from s2.OO to $500 per head.
I These are the prices FOR which cattle
have been sold IN Custer county this
season. In no case has this Board been
| informed Of any sale higher than $1,000
per head. and to this price, as before
stated. lis attached the condition, the sci
I Ter delivering the cattle at the cost as
above stated, so that this Board is en-
tirely convinced that the assessment Of
sl6.O0 as made 10y the assessor Of this
county is too high, and that such as
sessment ought to toe reduced rather
than increased. In relation to the mat
ter OF horses. this Board can state 10 the
State Board Of Equalization. what is
perhaps generally known, that there is
almost no sale at all for horses in this
section Of the state. at any price; such
stock almost literally has no marketable
value at all
In view of these facts. this Board re
spectfully request the Honorable State
Board Of Equalization not to increase the
valuation on either cattle or horses in
this county. but to at least leave the
valuation Of such property where II was
/ placed by the assessor Of the county.
which. III the Judgment of this Board,
as already stated. was too high.
j. ". WATSON.
WM. HARMoN.
L. T.. HAMMOND,
County Commissioners of Custer
I County.
Minutes were now read and approved,
and 10 further business appearing the
/ Board adjourned sine die
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NERVE ENOUGH FOR ANYTHING.
Boy Who Could Not BE Frightened by
Displeased Corpse or Professors Tricks.

- u
Dispieased Corpse or a Professors Tricks.
Dr. McTavish Of Edinburgh was some.
thing of a ventriloquist, and it befell
that ne wanted a lad to assist in the
surgery who must necessarily be of
strong nerves. He received several ap-
plications, and when telling lad what
the duties We're, in order to test his
nerves, he would say, while pointing to
a grinning skeleton standing upright in
q corner, Part of your work would be
to feed the skeleton there, and while
you are here you may as well try to do
so.
A few lads would consent to a trial
and received basin Of hot cruel and
spoon. While they were pouring the
hot mess into the skull the doctor would
throw his voice so as to make it appear
to proceed from the jaws of the bony
customer and gurgle out, "Br-r-r-g -uh.
that's hot!'
This was too much, and without ex-
ception the lads dropped the basin and
bolted The doctor began to despair of
ever getting suitable helpmate until a
small boy came and was given the cruel
and spoon.
After the first spoonful the skeleton
appeared to say, "Gr-r-r-uh-r-br, that's
hotl'
Shoveling in the scalding cruel as
fast as ever, the lad raped the skull
and impaticntly retorted, We'll, blow
it, carn't yer, yer ould bony!'
The doctor sat down in his chair and
fairly roared, but when he came to he
engaged the lad on the spot. London
Tit Bits
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Peas In u Pod.

s. M. Andree, a Swedish scientist,
has collected tabular information show
ting the average weight of peas in their
pods. The lightest peas were always
iound near the ends Of the pod. The
average weight Of a pea was greater the
laxger the number of peas In the pod,
% that the largest pods contained the
heaviest peas The weight Of the peas
asxt the point of the pod increased with
ths increased humber Of peas in the pod.
With the exception of the first and last
PEGS they was but very small diner
enoe in the weight Of the peas in the
asmo pod
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OFFICE OF TIN County CLERK,
or CUSTER COUNTY.
Miles City. Mont. Aug. l3. 1894. y

Miles City, Mont. Aug IL. 1884.
The Board of County Commissioners
!or Custer county met at 10 o'clock a. IN.
as required 10y law, for the purpose Of
determining the tax levy for the year
1884. All members Of the Board pres
est.
The sheriff announced the meeting.
After careful delikeration the Board
determined and fixed the following as
the tax levy for the year 1894; said tax
to be levied on all real and personal
property in the county:
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REMARKABLE TREES.
- Of the More Striking Curiosities Of
Plant Life.

- of the More Striking Curiosities Of
Plant Life.
On the Canary island grows foun-
tn1n tree tree most needed in some
parts of the island. 1t is said that the
leaves constantly distill enough water
- furnish drink to every living creature
n Hero. nature having provided this
remedy for the drought of the island.
Every morning near this part Of the is
land cloud or mist arises from the sea,
which the winds force against the steep
s'iG ON which the tree grows, and it is
tom the mist that the tree distills the
water.
China, too, claims her remarkable
tree This is known as the tallow tree,
% called from the fact Of its produc-
ing substance like tallow, and which
serves the same purpose, is Of the same
consistence, color and smell On the is
land Of Loo-C Choo grows a tree, about the
Gize of common cherry tree. which
possesses the popularity of changing the
color of its blossoms. At one time the
flower assumes the tint of the lily, and
again shortly takes the color of the rose
In Tibet there is a curious tree known
as the tree of the thousand images. Its
leaves are covered with well defined
characters of the Tibetan alphabet. 1t
is of great age and the only one of its
kind known there
The caobab tree is considered one of
the most wonderful of the vegetable
kingdom. It appears that nothing can
kill this tree; hence it reaches an aston
ishing age as well as enormous size
The natives make a strong cord from
the fbers of the bark; hence the trees
are continually barked, but without
damage, as they soon put forth new
bark 1t appears impervious to fire, and
even the AK is resisted. as it continues
to grow in length while it is lying on
the ground.
In Mexico there is plant known by
the name of palo de leche 1t belongs
to the family of euphorbia. The Indians
throw the leaves into the water, and the
fish become stupefied and rise to the
surface and are then caught by the ma
tives. In this case the effect of the mar
cotic soon passes off. The milk of this
plant thrown upon the fire gives out
fumes that produce nausea and head
ache. The milk taken internally is a
deadly poison. 1t will produce death or
insanity, according to the size of the
dose. There is popular belief among
the lower class in Mexico that the in
sanity of the ex- Empress Carlotta was
caused by this poison San Jose Mer-
{. curry.
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Board adjourned sine die.
STATE OF MONTANA,
COUNTY OF CUSTER. Pc.

hereby certify that the above ana
foregoing is full, true and correct
synopsis OF the proceedings Of the Board
of County Commissioners for Custer
County. Montana, sitting as Board OF
Equalization. Aug. Sth, 9th, 10th,
and 11th, 1894, also for the purpose Of
making the tax levy for 1894, sitting
Aug. 18th, 1894.
Witness my hand and the seal of said
county this 10th day Of Aug, 1894.
A. II. SwERDFIGER.
SEAL Clerk Of Board Of Equaliza-
ton.
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In the matter of the increase Of the
assessment OF the Western Union Beef
Company for the year 1894. Mr.. Hugo
Donzelmann, appearing as agent and at
torney for said company, proposed as
compromis on said increase on said as
sessment as returned for the year 1894,
Of 1000 head Of stock cattle. The ayes
and nays were ordered by Mr.. Harmon.
In voting on the proposition Messrs.
Watson and Hammond voted aye. and
Mr.. Harmon nay.
In the matter of the increase OF the
assessment of the Miles City Irrigating
and Ditch Company for the year 1894 Of
"a, $50. Mr.. Watson moved that the in
creafe be abated. Mr.. Harmon called
for the ayes and nays, Messrs. Watson
and Hammond voting aye. Mr.. Harmon
nay.
In the matter of the assessment OF the
First National Bank Of Miles City for
the year 1894, Mr.. Harmon moved that
said Bank be taxed on the value OF the
capital stock of said Bank az returned
by them. viz: 100000, said capital
stock consisting OF the following prop
erty: Real estate. sll ,97o.o0. personal
property. sS8.O3000. The ayes and nays
being requested by Mr.. Hammond, the
vote resulted as follows: Nays, Messrs.
Watson and Hammond; aye, Mr.. Har-
mon.
Mr.. Hammond1sn snow moved thaie lhs
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ALDERMEN
First ward-H. ". McIntire, G. s, Whitney
econd Ward Cbas. O'Neal, w. II. Bullard
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The following persons and companies
having heretofore been increased in
their assessments and not appearing
either in person or by affidavit, their as
sessments were allowed to stand as fol
lows:
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This Paper is kept ON file at 4. c. DAKHs
Advertising Agency, 81 and IS Mei ihant~ TX
hsnxe, San Francisco, Cal, where contraete
or advertising can be made
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FEDERAL.
DISTRICT.

Judge Seventh Judicial District ......:::,
-, .......-. Hon Geo. r. Milburn. Miles City
Official Stenographer. ::..:.,.-.
.... -. Fred w. kreidler Miles City
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The manuscripts Of Tasso. which are
still preserved, are illegible from the
immense number of erasures. changes
enA emendations.
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SYNOPSIS OF PROCEEDINGS
OF the Board of County Commissioners
From Aug. sth to the 18th. 1894.

OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK
OF CUSTER COUNTY.
Miles City. Mont, Aug. 8, 1894.
The Board Of County Commissioners
for Custer county, Montana, met as a
Board of Equalization at 10 o'clock am.
AS per adjournment from Wednesday
July 25th, 1894, for the purpose OF hear
ing any and all legal and valid objec-
tions why certain parties should not
have their assessments increased. SAID
parties having been notified by letter Of
the proposed increase, also of the time
and place of meeting of said Board, as
required by law. All members Of BoarS
present, with the exception Of Mr.. Ham
mond, who was absent during the fore
noon of the 10th. Sheriff announced
the meeting.
The Board were in ses Aug. Sth,
9th. 10th and 1lth.
The following persons or companies
having appeared in person or 10y affida-
Wit, their assessments were adjusted as
follows:
Increase stands:
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Bigamy is only . misdemeanor, not
0ime. according to the laws q 1sW
Jersey.
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AT SHORT BEACH.
A Delightful Social Event at the Bunga.

A Delightful Social Event at the Bunga-
 l'w.
 Mrs. Ella Wheeler Wilcox, who has given many delightful parties at her pleasant Bungalow at Short Beach, this season, chiefly small private gath erings, will give this evening the crowning social event in this line at the Beach this season. It promises to be a highly enjoyable event and Is being looked forward to with a"great deal of pleasure by the young people and others. The weather reports have been scanned and number of choice new dresses have been made for the occasion. About 150 guests have been invited and very attractive programs have been designed by Mcintosh. De- lightful music has been engaged and mirth, music and gaiety will abound.
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Ball Games,

Next week Wednesday at Savin Rock the New Haven will play the Germans, who are tied with the Cuban Giants in the series for title of cham pion colored nine of the world.
 This afternoon what promises to be an interesting base ball game will be played by the St. Aloysius and N r., N. H. & H. clerks on the Cottagers' grounds, West Haven.
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Row SLING ONCE MORE.
OFFICIAL REPORT WHICH Is JUST
 MADE AT >HAEGHAI.

Her Offeer. Praised TOT Their Goodness and
 Judgment-Eight Chinese Vessels Re- ported Pursued by tho Japsuese-waI Gossip.
 London. Aug. 1.-The Shanghai cor
 respondent of the Central News says that. by special imperial decree. the Japanese government has authorized a
 loan Of s50.ooo.o00.
 The Japanese government has prom ise,l Admiral Fremantle who com
 mnnds the Britieh squadron In east as
 iatic waters. 10 give N hours notice
 n case the Japanese fleet bombard
 Wei .Ha'. Wei or Chee-Foo.
 The eight vessels that passed Chee.
 Foo. ", st-bound. on August li were the J, panese cruisers. The fleet weht
 to LuI Kurg-Toc, northwest of Chee
 Foo. where it hns been left undis'
 turLed ty the Japanese.
 The finding of the court in the ofh | clal investigator at Shanghai of the
 sinking of the Row Shing Is that the steamer Row Shing was sunk on
 July 25 by Japanese naval vessel and that Capt Galsworthy and the l other officers Of the Row Shing | showed great c0olness and judgment
 under the trying conditions of the con | fict. The court added that the Row | Shing's English officers used all means | In their power to avert the catastrophe
 and deserved high praise for their | efforts.
 Torpedoes will be laid at the entrance
 of the Tokio ard Nagasaki harbors
 early In next week.
 The Berlin correspondent of the Daily | News says that the negotiations for the Chinese war loan are still proceed ing. A conference was held yesterday In which were represented several A. l nancial institutions. including the Dis l conto Gescellaft and the Dutch bank
 interested in the German-Asiatic bank.
 whose manager, Herr Rinkle, has | started for London on business connect ed with the loan. It Is rumored that
 the Rothschilds will assist in floating | the loan. The Boercen Courier of Der
 lin says that the amount of the Chinese
 loan is reported to be flO,00O.O0O.
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Local JOttinga.

Theodore Croful, an old Bridgeport veteran well known there, is Il membei of the Sixth Connecticut Volunteers regiment at Pleasure beach, Thursday He got gloriously drunk and fell of Il bridge into the water. He was to, drunk to swIm and he was with dth' culty saved from drowning. He als, got S5 and costs yesterday.
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BiSHBALL 1T SAYIS ROCK.
Now Haven and ilf,rd to Play T his Afte

New Haven and ilf,rd to Play This After
 Oph,
 The New Haven and Milto d bHse ball "ubs will contest tr the supre macy al the Savin Rock grounds th'' afternoon. An interesting game IS as sured sniffen and Nichols will be if the points for the local team. whit Young the crack pitcher of the Man hattan Athletic club. will twirl th, sphere for the Mllfords. The game WI! commence at 3:45 o'clock. Nexl Wednesday the Gorhams of New York will try conclusions with the ioca team at Savin Rock. d..
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If you have dull and heavy pail across forehead and about the eyes: :. the nostrils are frequently stopped IL and followed by disagreeable dis charge; If soreness In the nose anG bleeding from the nostrils is often ex. perienced; if you are very sensitive tt cold in the head accompanied witt headache; then you may be sure you have catarrh. and should Immediately resort to Ely's Cream Balm for cure The remedy will give instant relief.
 St cod 1tw
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No Atmosphere at Mars.

San Jose, Cal, Aug. 17.-Prof. Bell of Lick observatory has demonstrated with the spectroscope that the planet Mars presents no evidence of having an atmosphere. Prof. Holden says that if an atmospheric pressure exists 1t Is not as great as that of our highest moun- tains, and thus popular fancies con- corning that planet are incorrect.
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ps.Aansl.

Mrs. Hart, wife of MT. John J. Hart Of Whalley avenue. and her daughter are summering at Mir. Hart's place at Hartsville. in the Berkshires. Mass.
 Miss May Sloane of New Britain Is visiting Miss Mary Corcoran or this city.
 Miss Nellie Green of New York city, who has been visiting in this city. will return home to-day.
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LOCAL NEVIS.
Brief Mention.

Buy a lot-$l00. R. E. Baldwin.
 High water to-day at 1l:9 a. m. and 11:b0 p. m.
 The naval reserves will be landed some time to-day.
 Mir. Robert A. Benham has gone to Washington, Vt.
 Miss Nellie Mulvey of East street is at Spring Lake, \. J.
 Concrete walk laid and repaired, Conn. Concrete Co.,, 40 Church.
 Miss Annie Mulyey of this city is sum- mering at West Morris, Conn. Comstock Encampment of TNew Britain visits Savin Rock to-day.
 Mrs. L. C. White of Waterbury is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Lynde Har- rison, at Leete's Island.
 Miss Grace Hubbell of Bridgeport has r.turned from visit1 to her aunt, Mrs. H. Gregor ry of Fair Haven.
 Mir. Edgar Odeu of Utica and Mir. Frank Odell of Montana are the guests of Mr. F. B. Bertine of this city.
 Rev. MT. Scoville of Trinity church is 70 preach in Christ church, Watertown, tomorrow. His wife and child are mmmering in Woodbury. ne, .se Grand Warden Deming and Grand Secretary Grinnell of New Haven in- stituted new lodge of the N. E. o. P. in Bridgeport Thursday night.
 The ladies come from all over to have tur shoulder capes madslby the Burgess Fur and Hat company Now's the best time, the prices being so low. Trunks and travelling bags still selling lively. Yesterday morning Manager McGov- ern of the Branford Lock works said that he had discharged all his workmen because they were union men. They could come back to work as non-union men.
 Kirby, the jeweler, understands the wants of the people, with long experi- snce, artistic selections, all the latest novelties, an attractive store and genial reception of all patrons, no wonder his store is busy place.
 At the Calvary Industrial Homo to- norrow evening R W. Mansfield will rive the first of series of practical talks on "The Law of Life in Christ Jesus." Service commences at 7:45. The public are cordially invited.
 The John T. Doyle company, New Haven, filed a certificate of organiza, ton in the secretary of state's office yesterday; capital 10,O00, divided into 400 shares of 425 each; object, manu. fsoture of ''Pokaska'' liquid for wash ing.
 The Consolidated road has recent, adopted rule cutting off free trans portation to United States officials an, employees. The demand was increasing at au alarming rate, and the rule is thu result of concerted action with all th larger roads.
 The s.. Aloysius society of this cit, and the st. Aloysius society of Birming ham played ball in that city yesterday The New Haven society won by SCOT of 10 to 6. The New Haven nine mad hits and the Birmingham team hits The batteries were, for the New Havel team, Brennan and Bone; for the Bir mingham team, Mahoney and O'Brien John L. Stoddard has nearly com pleted his new lecture series for the en suing season. He is now in Baden Baden putting the finishing touches ol his work in the progress of which he ha, visited many important points il Europe. He writes enthusiastically O the fine collection of photographs he ha made.
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POLITICAL.
Notice.

The republicans of North Haven wll Thursday evening, August 23, at o'clock to choose delegates to the sever al conventions. also elect chairman oi the town committee Per order
 Town Committee.
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Will Race To-Day,

Ryde, Aug. 1.-The match between the Vigilant and the Britannia for
 Lord Wolverton's cup will be sailed tomorrow, beginning ablY at noon
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Impot tant Facts.

Deans Rheumatic fiiie d., u.utely cur rheumatism and neuralgia. Entirely vege lable, Sa.e