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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-11-30
Personal Impressions Of the New Osar.

In the early spring Of 1899 l was
in the interior of Russia, and while
there received an intimatlon that up
on my return to the capital the Car
owitz would be pleased to see me.
Accordingly, when l arrived at St.
Petersburg, / was notified at what
hour on the day following could pre-
sent myself before his Imperial High
ness. AT one o'clock | reached the
palace, and entering its gates, was ad-
mitted and shown upstairs into the
sitting-room, where had to wait
some moments.
In few moments there came
through the opposite door a trinity
built young gentleman, whose boyish
appearance made HIM seem even
younger than he was, and not to ex-
ceed say one-and-twenty. He was
clad in simple gray uniform, entirely
barren of ornament. He advanced
and shook hands, with frank and
pleasant welcome that Immediately
put me at ease.
1t was the year of the famine and
l had been in Russia attending to the
distribution of the -four which the
American milers had sent over to the
peasants. On this subject his High
ness addressed me, in the excellent
English of which the Russian gentle
man is usually master. He desired,
he said, through me, to thank those
who had contributed to the relief OF
the unfortunate, and spoke with deep
feeling Of what the peasants had suf-
fered during that dreadful year. He
showed genuine concern for the con-
dition of the people but, turning
from this, the Czarowitz said he was
filled with wonder at the sympathy
shown by the Americans, and while
he appreciated the value of their aid,
he marveled that nation so far re.
moved from Russia should have been
SO prompt and generous in its gifts.
The Czarowitz impressed me as a
kind-hearted, amiable, wholesome
young man, well endowed both men
tally and physically to cope with the
arduous duties of his great position,
and as one who would conscientiously
endeavor to do his duty under all cir.
cumstances. His eyes were straight
forward, steady and strong, his fore
head of good proportions, and his
head well shaped. His figure was o.
medium height, but we'll knit and
sprightly. He appeared to be in ex.
cellent health, and was clear cnt
straight lmbed, and graceful-alto-
gether an exceedingly attractive and
pleasant gentleman, not quite ma
tured, but without the slightest trace
in his face or figure of either weak
ness or i'll health.--Harper's Weekly.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-11-30
Lippinoott's Magazine for December, 1894

The complete novel for the Decem-
Der number Of Li1pineof's is "Mrs.
Hallam's Companion" by the we'll
known writer, Mrs. Mary J. Holmes.
1t follows from America to Europe,
and back again, the fortunes of a
young lady who deserved better po-
sition than that of a "companion"-
and found it.
A short stcry by the author Of
"Dodo" will attract general attention.
In this case expectations will not be
disappointed, for Mr.. E. F. Benson
has written nothing better than ga
Creed of Manners" If the hero's
professions were moderate, either his
creed was more than it seemed, or the
man was better than bis creed. To
what heights gentlemanhood can raise
is the burden of this beautiful and
touching little sketch.
Miss Ellen Mackubin, who is rap
idly coming to the front, tells of "A
Live Ghost" ga Western Daisy
Miller" by Claude M. Girardeau, has
the favor of the prairies, if not of the
newerregions beyond.
Dr. Charles c. Abbotts account of
"An Old Neighbor" reads like truth
rather than fiction. True, too, and
historical, are Charles Howard Shinn's
recollcctions Of ''Don Jaime, of Mis-
sion, San Jose"
Calvin Dill Wilson has an interest
ing paper on "Shooting Bob White,
and Alvan S. Sanborn another on
"Living Pictures at the Louvre"
Under the caption, "Shall | Study
Medicine?" DR., A. L. Benedict gives
some valuable figures and facts con-
cerning doctors and their various ex-
periences.
Esme Stuart writes of "Some Nota-
BILE Women of the Past" and copies
some of their letters. The closing
instalment of "Talks with the Trade"
discusses "The Personal Element" in
literary business.
> The poetry of the number is by
Florence Earle Coates, Susie M. Best,
H. Prescott Beach, and Clarence
Urmy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-11-30
The Religions Of China,

The eyes Of the world are at the
present time centred upon China.
Particular interest is taken in the
Flowery Kingdom by Christians.
1t is claimed that defeat in the pre-
sent war would wonderfully open up
the way for missionary work. China
being now about the most unfruitful
field for missions. Apropos of the
progress of Christianity in the En-
pire, it might prove interesting to
glance at the other great religions
that hold sway there. Christianity
counts for little so far, as not much
has been accomplished, relatively.
The State religion of China is Con
fucianism, which, though, is rather a
moral code than a religion. 1t is ex.
clusively the belief of the higher class,
and emanates from Confucius, who
was born in 525 B. c.
Taoism is another religion Of the
country, and consists in the belief in
a multitude of spirits, who are suppos-
ed to influence the destiny of man.
Buddhism is the great popular religion
of China, and has had a foothold
there since the first century of our
era. 1t alone has nearly million of
priests. A strange thing about it all
is that there is a bond of harmony be-
tween these three faiths, the ad-
herents of each of them frequently
being found at worship in the same
temple. For example, the Confucians,
of high caste, will worship in the
Bud dhist, or lower class temples, u.s.
ing the Taoist. or heather ritual.
This is more than can be said of a
great many Christians, especially
when we consider the great difference
which exists between all heather
religions.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-11-30
The Postmaster Generals Report.

In his annual report to Congress
the Postmaster General advocates
and recommends such a revision of
the postal laws as will render it self
sustaining. Considering that thede-
fciency for the year ending June3o,
1894, was over $4,000, 900, it would
take pretty clever revision to make up
the difference. To cut down the
cost of water transportation for mails
and add about half thus saved to the
pay OF the struggling star reuters and
country postmasters would, we think,
be very good and popular scheme /;
but, though the proposition fairly bris-
ties with equity, it is not likely the
big boats, some of which have for
years received as high as 81 per mile
for carrying the U. S. mails, will be
the sufferers in the effort to curtail
postal expenses. While little CONT
mental mail carriers are about starving
to death, big ocean transports are
controlling monopolies as usual.
The Postmaster General advocates
the free carriage Of newspapers, and
highly favors their free delivery to ev-
erybody but country people. Free
delivery in the rural districts he thinks
too costly ;'but in towns and cities
where they have good pavements and
short distances, it is all right for fur
ther extension on the same plan and
basis.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-11-30
H0GGISH.

Gov. Hogg, of Texas, now indicates
his purpose to issue acquisitions on
the governor of New York for lot oi
other hogs, whom he claims have con
spired to control and root Others out
of the coal oil market. The papers
emanate from the grand jury Of Nc
Lennon County, Texas, and, at the
instance Of Attorney General Culber-
son, John ID. Rockefeller, Henry NJ
Flagler, J. ID. Archibald, Benjamin
Brewster, Fl. II. Rogers, Wesley Til
ford, Henry Clay mot the immortal,
Arthur Finley, c. M, Adams, E. Wells
and others, are indicted and wanted
by Gov. Hogg on account Of theil
hoggishness.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-11-30
What's Coal A-bringin' Now 2

She sat before the cheerful flre
And gaZed into It's CLEAN.
Her lover said, "Her thoughts aspire
In some poetic dream"
Her red lips moved as II to speak,
One white hand caught her brow,
She turned TO him with glowing cheek
"What's coal a-brtngin' now7"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-11-30
Heart Disease Relieved in 80 Minutes.

DIR. Agnew's Cure for the Heart
gives perfect relief in all cases of Or
gan;c or Sympathetic Heart Disease
in 80 minutes, and speedily effects a
cure. 1t is peerless remedy for Pal
pitatlon, Shortness of Breath, Smoth
ering Spells, Pain in Left Side and all
symptoms of Diseased Heart. One
dose conyinces. Sold by w. S. Rish-
ton. 6I5Iy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-11-30
COATS AND CAPES.

The daily increasing popularity and
posponng purchase they're be you need delay
longer they surely here this least Rough
Effects plaid, silk and worsed Innings at SO so each.
plush a7nch this season.
while large dress sleeves their popularity assured
soinch seal plush cape with inch sweep Price $Io
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-11-30

If'You Need a good medicine to
purify your blood, give nerve strength
and build up your entire system, take
Hoods Sarsaparlla. 1t prevents sick
ness by making pure blood.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-11-30

Hoods Pills cure nausta, sick head
acne, indigestion and billiousness. as.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-11-30
GROCERY DEPT.

Canned goods again and aed to show
kinds The famous Bue B goods The Sunbeam
brand the finest and it. New
California peaches and apcos We sell Chase Sanbon celebrated
and cofees Holmes Coue mashmeow crackers
Try them. They excellent
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-11-30
Society Headers ARE
Fashion Followers.

When the oracle Fashion speaks world pros
trates itself She says to certain class of merchan-
disc, GO, and it goeth. To another, COME, and it
cometh and while her ways not always ways of
peasantness, yet they ways of changeabeness and
life would be far prosy and monotonous were it
for her varied dctaons. She has set her seal Of
approval on the following garments
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-11-30
FUR CAPES.

Here you will find representatives of the animal kingdom from
Polar and you search of seceabe thu
one.haf the of cold winter, buy fur cape
a7lnch Coney cape, satnined, full sweep S5 So and ST.
and 3onch Astrakhan 90 inch lined with silk $40
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-11-30
CHILDREN'S GRETCHENS.

Some would have think that anything good ugh for the chi
We do think but select these with much
non style that into We hov
good of really choice Styles prices ranging from
$Io eac When shopping below don't fail CLOAK ROON
what Fashion suggests this
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-09-20
Paid in a Day.

Paid in Day.
Dr. Patrick Booth, of Oxford, whose
testimony to his high esteem of the
Union Central Life Insurance Com
pany was published in these columns
some time ago, died recently. He
carried a policy in the Union Central
and it was paid as promptly as any
death calm ever was paid in all the
history of life insurance in this coun-
try The proof Of his death reached the
home office in Cincinnati on Saturday
Sept. 9Th, and Monday morning 10th, a
check was in Raleigh to pay the claim,
having been drawn the same day that
the proof of death was sent in.
NO company Is more prompt IN pay
ing death claims than the Union Cen
trail and its policies are the most lib
eral written, and at the same time
cheaper than ordinary Old Line insu
rance. The Editor of THE DEMOCRAT
Is the local agent here.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-09-20
Rlngwood Notes.

Correspondence to The DEMocRAT)
R1NGwooD, Sept. 14th.-Weather is
hot and there is much fever here
abOuts
Mr.. w. P. Sledge, near Brinkleyville
was stricken in his fodder field last
Tuesday and is now quite sick though a
prospect of recovery. He is we'll
known in the county and has many
friends who wish him speedy GONZALES
cence.
Mr. Paul " Matthews left for A.
& M. College on Wednesday. | notice
many Halifax boys are attending this
prosperous institution and hope they
may carry off many honors and rank
high among the successful ones.
Farmers are nearly done curing
tobacco and the crops is not satisfactory
on the whole being diseased and not
desirable colors though some are salts
fled with it. Cotton is opening fast
and selling at 2 cents cash in seed, low
er than since the war.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-09-20
Weldon News.

tCorre-p ondence 20 THE DEMOCRAT
WELDON, \. C.. Sept 18th Gilt
tie Carrie, the ii year old daughter
Of Mrs. r. O. Edwards. Of this place,
died on Sunday morning after a long
illness. Her burial took place this
afternoon from Grace Episcopal church
Rev Walter Smith conducting the
services
Henry 7. Pope very worthy color
ed man died here Saturday night. He
was engaged in the mercantile bus
iness here and had the respect of the
entire community.
Senator Ransom was in town TO dav
en- route to Wilson where he will speak
tomorrow
Sheriff King Of Pitt county was in
town one day last week to meet sheriff
Baker of Nansemond county, Va, who
had in charge prisoner who had es-
capped from Pitt county Jail and was
captured at Suffolk. He was charged
with arson and will be tried at the
present term Of their Superior Court.
Mr.. William Wyche who lived about
three miles from town died Sunday
evening aged about - years He
was for number of years trainer of
race horses and was most excellent
man.
Mr.. H. g. Rowe of Richmond, Va,
and Miss Annie L. daughter Of Rev.
?. n. Stalnback, were married in the
NJ. f. Church in this place on We'd
nesday night last The father OF the
bride officiated, assisted by:sRev r. P
Troy.
A large number of cOnvicts were
taken to the Catalonia State farm this
evening.
w. E. Daniel, Esq, spent few days
recently with his family who are in
Fluvana county, Virginia, visiting
Capt G. j. Snead, father of Mrs Dan
iel
Mr.. w. T. Shaw who has been alb
sent for two months travelling in the
West returned Sunday.
The Populists in Northampton NOM
mated for the House Mr. Bill Har-
ris and for Treasurer one Mr.. Blanch-
ard.
Messrs r. f. and F. E. Mountcastle
of Richmond are visiting their mother
and brothers of this place. w. B. w.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-09-20
Nothing Strange.

Intelligent people, who realize the
the important part the blood holds in
keeping the body in normal condi-
tion, find nothing strange in the num-
Der of diseases Hoods Sarsaparilla is
able to cure. So many troubles result
from impure blood, the best way to
treat them is through the blood
Hoods Sarsaparilla vitalizes the blood.
Hoods Pills are the best after dinner
pills, assist digestion, prevent consti-
patton.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-09-20

COTTON OPENING.-The cotton fields
are already white. The hot, dry
weather in September, has caused it
to open rapidly.
WILL SPEAK AT HALIFAX.-Hon.
Walter r. Henry will speak at Halifax
next Saturday 22nd, at II o'clock.
Let all the people hear him.
REGIsTEATION.-The registration
books will be opened for the registra-
ton of voters on Wednesday Sept
26th at sunrise. Let everybody reg
lister.
STILL RINGING.-Building continues
in town. The hammers are still con-
stantly ringing. Mr.. A. S. Dunn's
house in GAINESVILLE is we'll on the way
towards completion, Mr.. j. S. Bowers
has greatly improved the Mrs. Stills
property since he moved there, Mr..
Ed. Shields has nearly completed his
new dwelling, Mr.. G. c.. Weeks Is
building on Main Street, Mr. n. Biggs
is adding some to his house, Mr.. r. c..
JOsey will also make additions to his
dwelling. There other improvements
in town which we do not now remem-
Der.
('ONDpEV'S
day last week while Mr.. j. E. Condrey
was in the woods where one of his
wagons was hauling logs to his saw
mill, he was painfully and dangerously
hurt. While assisting to adjust a
chain around a log that was swung
under the wagon, the sweep pulled
loose and came back with great force
giving him a severe blow along his
back which nearly killed him. 1t
missed his head by few inches,
else probably he would have been
killed instantly He was far into the
woods where it was difficult to get him
out, but after two or three hours OF
great suffering he was taken home
where medical attention was promptly
given him. His injury proved to be
less dangerous than it was at first
feared, and he has been gradually
improving but his suffering has been
very great.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-09-20

The undersigned. having qualified a.
Administrators Of b. u Cray. notify
all persons holding claims against b.s
estate TO present same 10 them al Scot
land Neck, or 10 their Attorney. ". \.
Dunn. on or before the 2lst day 81
September 1895. We will te glad II
all persons WILL present their claims al
once as payment may be made without
delay This September 2oFh. 1891
MARY r. GRAY,
f. L. WHITEHEAD
= 20 TT Administrators
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-09-20
Executors Notice.

The undersigned. having qualified n
Executors OF the last viii and Tesla
ment Of D. Edmondson, notify Mi per
SONS who have claims against said test
ator 10 present same Ia them AT Scot
land Neck, or TO their attorney. W. a.
Dunn, BY or before the 2lst day Of Sep
tember, 1895. This September %, "a
MARY 7. EDNONpSoS,
r. c. JosEY.
THoS. r. POWELL,
9 90 Ct Executors.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-09-20
Death of Mr.. E. c. Biggs.

Death of Mr.. E. c. Biggs.
Mr. E. c. Biggs died at his home in
Spring Hill last Monday, 18th, at 3 p.
M, aged Ga years. His death has cast
dark shadow and deep sorrow over
the entire community. 1t is the lot of
few men to enjoy the universal esteem
Of all who know them AS he did
,, Against him no man SAID aught but
for him and of his life every one had a
good word. He was all could be found
in heightened, christian gentleman.
For thirty-five years Mr.. Biggs had
been a great sufferer from asthma, and
for several weeks past he has been
troubled with chills. A few days be-
fore his death he was taken with hem
orrhagic fever, and he continued to
grow worse until death. No medical
skill could render him any permanent
relief and it was soon evident that the
final summons had come and he told
his brother as much when he first call
ed to see him.
His remains were inferred in the
Episcopal cemetery Tuesday at 4 p. m,
in the presence of a large crowd OF
friends, Rev. W. J. Smith conducting
the services Truly good man has
fallen from amongst us, one who bore
the love and respect and confidence OF
his neighbors and his fellow citizens
generally, as was shown by the posi-
tons of trust which he held from time
to time.
THE DEMOCRAT feels a personal loss
in the death of so good a friend and
tenders sympathy to his bereaved loved
ones and to his many friends through
out all this community.
A suitable obituary by the pastor OF
the deceased Will appear in our next
issue, giving facts about his life which
| we have not at hand.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-09-20

Itch on human and horses ana all
animals cured in 80 minutes by Wool
ford's Sanitary Lotion. This never
fails. Sold by f. I. Whitehead & Co..
Druggist, Scotland Neck n. G..
II 80 ~.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-09-20
Latest Millinery.

Owing to the nearness OF the assO-
citation | will not have time to have
my usual Fall opening, but am pre-
pared to receive orders at once and
] have Just returned flom the Paris of
America, New York City.
Miss KATE G. TILLERY.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-09-20

HALIFAX COUNTY.
In THE SUPERIOR COURT,
Sept. 10, 1894.
Hattie y s'a"pe' Divorce.
Alexander Stamper.}
1t appearing in this action that a
summons has been issued for the de-
PENDANT, notifying him of this action
and the sheriff has returned on the
summons that the defendant was not
to be found in Halifax county. 1t is
therefore on motion of J. NJ. Grizzard
att orney for the Plaintiff, ordered by
the court that publication be made
once a week tor six successive weeks in
THE DEMOCRAT, a newspaper published
in Halifax county, notifying said de-
PENDANT to appear at the court house IN
Monday after the first Monday in Sep
tember 1894, and answer the complaint
of the plaintiff which is filed in the Of
fee of the Clerk of the Superior court
Of said county, and let the defendant
take notice that if he fails to answer
the said complaint within the time
required by law, the plaintiff will APP
ply to the Court for the relief demand
ed in the complaint.
Given under my hand and seal Of
said Court at office in Halifax town
this the 10th day of September 1894.
JOHN T. GREGORY,
J. NJ. GRIzzARD, Clerk Sup'r Court.
Atty for Plaintiff. 9 13 ct
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-09-20
Executors Notice.

Having qualified as executor under
the will. on the estate of Jno. r. Her
ring deceased hereby notify all persons
having claims against said dececent 10
present them to me for payment with
in twelve months from this date. All
persons indebted to the estate VIII
please make payment. This Sept.
18th. 1894. RICHARD II SMITH,
9-20-6t. Executor.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-09-20
COMING AND GOING.
Folks You Know or May Know.

Folks You Know or May Know.
Mr.. II. G.. Jones went to Warrenton
Monday.
Mr. w. H. White has returned from
a business trip to Baltimore.
Mr.. J. Frank Brinkley was here a
day Or two last week.
NJ. c. R. Barley of Tillery was
in town last week.
Miss Eva AllsbroOk has returned
from Apex where she has been on a
visit
Misses Helen and Mary Vann, Of Co
mo, are here on visit to their uncle
Rev. r. I. Vann
Mr.. Savage OF Como is here In
school and is boarding at Rev. Mr..
Nann's.
Mr.. w. A. Dunn left Monday for
Warrenton where he goes to attend
Warrenton court.
Mr.. NJ. d. Allsbrook of Weldon
spent Saturday and Sunday with his
relatives here.
Miss Mamie Bell returned Monday
Il
at Pactolus.
Mrs. J. NJ. Tillery, of Tillery, spent
several days in town this week visiting
her sister, Mrs. N. Biggs and others.
Elder A. j. M core was mere to fill
his appointment at Kehukee last Sat
urday and Sunday.
Mrs. R. T. Vann returned several
days ago from an extended visit to
her mother in Virginia.
Mr.. Lloyd Bell has accepted clerk
ship with Mess. Parker & Hill at
AhOskie, n. c..
Mr.. T. E. Powell of Gold Rock was
here last week on visit to his sister,
Mrs Edmondson.
Mr.. J. T. Gardner of Edgecombe
was here few days ago ON a visit to
his brother, Mr.. r. Gardner.
Mr.. Ed. Shields has returned from
Boston accompanied by his wife, who
spent some time in Scotland Neck
few months ago. They have taken
rooms in the Scotland Neck hotel.
Mr.. Claude Kitchin and family have
been away several days on visit to
Mrs. Kitchin's parents at Wake Forest,
while Mr.. Kitchin has been engaged
as bank examiner in other parts of
the State.
Mr. j. NJ. Fleming of Raleigh, who
taught here two years ago in the mill
tary school, is here on a visit. He is
taking a course in dentistry in Mary
land University, Baltimore.
Capt. w. w. Carraway, the jolly
and hopeful and sunshine-spreading
representative of the Richmond Dis
patch, spent several days here last week.
He finds this one of the best points
to work for the Dispatch. He likes
our people and our people like him.
Rev. Mr.. Clayton, of Rutherford,
New Jersey, spent some days here last
week on a visit to Rev. w. J. Smith.
Mr.. Clayton preached in the Episcopal
church Sunday morning and evening.
He left Monday for Nays Head where
ho To
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-09-20
Rules Adopted BY the N. c. Press
Association April II, 1893.

Association April II, 1893.
The sum OF not less than five cents
per line will be charged for "cards Of
thanks, resolutions Of respect and
obituary poetry" also for obituary
notices other than those which the ed
itcr himself shall give as a matter of
news.
Notices of church and society and
all other entertainments from which
revenue is to be derived will be charg-