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Rock Island Argus., 1894-11-17
TRAGEDIES ON TOMBSTONES.
English Churchyards and Their Deepl
Craven Accusations of Murder.

English Churchyards and Their Deeply
Craven Accusations of Murder.
In the churchvards of Britain several
tombstones exist with the accusations
of murder deeply engraved upon them.
A stone over the grave of three children
in Merrington tDurham) churchyard
bears the following inscription:
Sleeping we were slain.
And here we sleep till we must rise again.
In Sandridge churchyard. Surrey, on
the tombstone of q custom house officer
who was shot i'll an encounter with
smugglers is the following:
Thou shalt do no murder. nor shalt thou steal
Are the commands Jehovah did reveal.
But thou, o wretch, without fear dread
Of thy tremendous Maker. shot me dead.
On stone in Cadoxton churchyard,
Glamorganshire, is inscribed the most
fearful accusation of murder to be found
on any tomb in Great Britain:
ITO RECORD MURDER
This stone was erected over the body
of Margaret Williams, aged 26, living
in service in this parish who was found
dead with marks of violence upon her
in ditch on marsh below this church
yard on the morning of Sunday, the
14th July, 1922
Although the savage murderer es-
capped for season the detection of man,
yet God hath set his mark upon him
either for time or eternity, and the
cry of blood will assuredly pursue him
to certain and terrible but righteous
Judgment.
A tombstone stood in Dulverton
churchyard few years ago ON which
was inscribed:
Poisoned by the doctor, neglected by the nurse.
The brother robbed the widow, which made
the matter worse.
An accusation Of murder appears on
the tomb Of Edwin, the Irish comedian.
who was buried in St. Werburgh's s
churchyard, Dublin, and also on tombs
to be found in Acton churchyard, Glou-
cestcrshire; Hoo, near Rochester; Little
Stukeley. and Mytton. near Clitheroe,
Lancashire. .-LoEdon Tit-B Bits
Rock Island Argus., 1894-11-17
HIS SWEET REVENGE.


Kicked Out When . Neg, He Lived - Re.
pay the Oassdsr.
A story with a moral is told me tv a
friend from Bloomington, Ind. That
pretty little university town numbers
among its notabilities not only the col
lege professors, but another professor
also, whose accomplishment lies not in
the direction of human education. I
mean genial Henry Gentry. known
wherever there are little and big chill.
dren, who like to see his performing dogs
and ponies. Professor Gentry was a very
poor boy. which was no dishonor, bus
still much against him in the race Of
life. During the last few years he has
made fortune. am afraid to say how
much, but it must be up in the hundred
thousands. Ten years ago he was still
struggling to make living for himself
and his parents, and very often it was
hard enough. And thereby hangs nv
tale.
Every one knows how difiicult il was
Tor business men - keep heads above
water during the hard times and what
q serious matter it was to obtain money,
but Gentry had plenty Of it all through
and is said TO have helped more than
one man over the stepping stones.
One day q very prominent business
man OF his own was caught short and
needed e5, 900 to see him through. He
had property and values. but no money.
He went to the bank and asked for
loan, but was suavely told that the bank
had 1t not just rs the conversation
was going on Henry Gentry happened
topass the bank, and the banker remark
ed, There's only one man in town who
has that much cash, and maybe he'll
lend 1t TO you" He pointed to Gentry.
The business man took the hint, step
ped ont Of the bank, caught MP with
Gentry, and after a very complimentary
talk ON his success broached his request.
Gentry turned full upon him and re.
piled: "Oh, yes, have &5, 900: more
too, but do you remember q barefoot lad
who came into your store at one time
trying to buy q pair of shoes ON trust,
Do you remember how you kicked him
almost out of your store: Well, was
that boy. No, you can't have no money
from mer' Maybe it was not very
Christian, but it must have been awful
ly sweet revenge. Courier
Journal.
Rock Island Argus., 1894-11-17
Kentucky's Champion Horse Trader.

Talk about your horse traders, but
Washington county has few that can't
be beat. Last Monday one of them came
to town. and when he left home he bare
ly had money enough to pay his toll one
way. After arriving here it was not
long until he struck some one for a
horse trade. He continued swapping
horses all day. How many different
trades he made would be hard to tell,
but late in the afternoon, when he made
an estimate of the days business, he
discovered that he had the same horse
that he started with, 2-year-old filly,
standard and registered, cow and a
calf, q good team Of work mules, a sow
and 1 1 pigs. together with two yearling
steers and $11.65 in money. Can any
one beat it!-Springfeld (Ky.) News
Leader.
Rock Island Argus., 1894-11-17
He Was Fed.

That old motto, Where there is q
will there is way" though now a lit
tie out of fashion, perhaps. and some
what exaggerated, as is the case with
mothers in general. is still expressive Of
o truth.
Writing of old times at White Sui
phur springs, General Maury says there
were many complaints Of the fare at the
hotel The dignified proprietor used 10
console his guests by remarking that
they really paid nothing for their din.
ners. but only for the wonderful sulphur
water which he had discovered.
One day in the height Of the season.
when the crowd was great and the serv.
ice scanty, the people in the dining
room were startled by heartrending
cries Of Murder, murder" Steward
and servants rushed to the victim. who.
in answer to their eager inquiries, in.
formed them that he could get nothing
to eat and was dying of starvation.
That young man was served well and
promptly as long as he remained. -
Youths Companion.
Rock Island Argus., 1894-11-17
Lace and Brocatlc.

you have any treasured short
. = ''S'0s of old brocadc, you may produce
.'' " now and make the fronts of one Of
'.le long Louis Seize waistcoats of them.
arI ,I',', IL YOU are happy enough to possess
~. lace You can make them up en jabot
:, wear with the same. 1t is to mount
=, ''co ON bands of muslin, keeping the
a9''' al quite soft and using as few stitches
- :" iu,,ible. ..' In this way the tender sus-
s.p'lDiiities ..pI Of the fabric are spared,
= S'''' When the jabot fashion is over and
,"' with the lace remains to be used
80 s''he ether way.-Fashion Journal.
Rock Island Argus., 1894-11-17
THE ORIGIN OF omeNa
survival Of Some Celestial super,tit,o,. =.
Modern Times

survival OF Some Celestial supervtit,o,. =,
Modern Times.
Something Of the influence of .:..
"s'Ioiogy Is shown in the popular belief
mat tne rising and setting of Sirius the
dos star, infuses madness into tho
canine race. In our medical prescr;n.
lions, too, the old superstition anrears
Inc ornamental part of the apothecarv' =
n Is none other than the sign of Jnn;.
Ter, under whose special care med;c;ne.
were supposed to have been placed. and
ou nostrums are still compounded un-
der the symbol of Jove's protection. The
ie.ter ltseif--recipe, take-and it's flour-
Ism mean substantially this: Under the
good auspices Of Jove, the patron Of
medicine, take the following goods in
the proportions set down." Some trv to
throw the responsibility for the symbol
n back to Raphael, but the sum of evi.
dence points to Jupiter as its patron
In America Friday is traditionally in
good repute. Columbus sailed ON Fri
day and first discovered land ON FRIDAY
.he fllgrlms landed on Friday, and on
friday Washington was born. Yet even
IN America, Notwithstanding all these
best accidents" flavor of misfortune
attends the day, and the statistics of
travel and mercantile transactions for
friday show how widespread is the pref
udice against it.
Other days less generally maligued
are Gains birthday, the first Monday in
April; the Sd of May, called the dis
NAL day" in the highlands of Scotland.
and Dec. 81, when Judas hanged HIM
self Apropos Of Judas, the superstition
OF unlucky Is probably has its origin
with that unworthy disciple The ill
omen dates from the last supper, when
IL sat at table. One denied his Master
and went out and hanged himself, and
since that time ''twelve grouped to-
gether fear another one" A deep seated
prejudice obtains against any given l3
dipping together in the dish, lest one
fall victim to misfortune before the
end OF the year. The existence of the
defiant Thirteen club" in New York.
which makes that luckless number the
pivot on which all its doings turn.
should do something to dispel this time
stained superstition. -Chautauuuan.
Rock Island Argus., 1894-11-17

Visitor-You must have q remarkably
efficient board of health in this town.
Shrewd Native Zone of many)-Yor
are right about that, can tell you.
Composed Of scientists, presumer
"No. sir. Scientists are too theoret
ical.
Physicians, perhaps?"
mot much. We don't allow doctor
on our board Of health-no, sir, MOI
undertakers either"
Hum! What sort Of men have yor
chosen, then?''
Life insurance agents. New Yorl
Weekly.
Rock Island Argus., 1894-11-17
New Use For . Parrot.

The talents of parrots have, we read.
just been turned in a new direction by
the authorities of French town. 1t has
hitherto been the habit to more or less
fritter away the intellectual force of par
rots by merely teaching them to saw
naughty or witty things or to use such
expressions as Pretty Poll'' or Poor
fellow. The municipal authorities OF
the town referred to have, perhaps the
future will prove, opened up q wider
field OF action for the parrot The poor
box at the town hall, it seems, had for
long time past been in condition of
chronic emptiness, which did not reflect
much credit ON the charitable feelings
of the inhabitants. To remind them Of
their duty toward their poorer neigh
bors parrot was purchased. which has
been installed close to the box and
trained to cry, For the poor, if you
please. II appears that the result Of
the innovation has been highly satisfac-
tory, pence and silver coins having been
freely given in response 20 the bird g
appeal The idea, as is remarked. is
capable of being applied in variety Of
ways. To denote TO the passerby that he
is IN the proximity of wet paint on any
shop front. parrots might be used, or to
remind people on entering n house to
wipe their feet on the door mat before
going up stairs the birds services could
be employed, instead Of the time hon.
ored placard, ''Essuyez vos pieds, s. V.
p.," TO be met with in French houses.
In fact, there may be a new opening for
parrots Standard.
Rock Island Argus., 1894-11-17
Great Problem.

"As we were going home from flying
his kite, said Mr.. Bozzle. my young
son says to me, i know how to fly o
kite when there's a good breeze, don't
IF and say, Surely but do not say
to him-why should burden him with
such things now:-that anybody can fly
. kite when there's q breeze-that the
great problem of life is to know how to
ny kite when there isn't any breeze. +"
New York Sun.
Rock Island Argus., 1894-11-17
His Retort.

The famous John Randolph of Roam
oke, as he was called in his day. once
met, while walking ON a narrow pave
ment, political opponent of his.
The man pushed rudely against Mr..
Randolph with his elbow, saying as he
did so, II never make way for scoun-
drels -
~ do" said John Randolph. stepping
to one side and making his most courtly
bow, as he allowed the man to pass
'.Cyclopedia of Anecdotes.
Rock Island Argus., 1894-11-17

The ancients took great pains to orna-
ment their favorite volumes. Propertius
speaks Of tablets with gold borders.
Ovid mentions manuscripts with red
titles, and other authors mention pres
entation of copies Of which the cover
was overlaid with precious stones.
Rock Island Argus., 1894-11-17

Mime. Couvreur, who has succeeded
her late husband a. the London Times
representative in the Belgium capital.
is best known to the public as Tasma,
the novelist. OF Dutch family, she wa.
born in Highgate and was brought M
in Tasmania; hence her nom de plume.
She first made her name in Europe Is q
lecturer on emigration in the principal
towns of France.
Rock Island Argus., 1894-11-17

In China young blood may 90 out and
have frolic ut . cost Of about cent
Tor the NIGHTS fun.
Rock Island Argus., 1894-11-17

port and enthusiasm, and ''suueal, I"
meaning to confess and betray compan.
ions.
From the railroad yards came
switched" with the meaning of di-
verted; "sidetracked, for temporary
failure and suspension, the result of out
side interference; ''ditched, as express
ing ruin and collapse, and "wide open'
came from the locomotive, which re-
ferred to the throttle and the extreme
Of speed. Now it means in full swing,
reckless and regardless of Interference.
"Out Of sight, is an anachronism, as
it means plainly in sight, and it is
growing more and more in favor every
day as a synonym for the superlative in
appearance. accomplishment or perform
ance. 1t was the balloon soaring toward
the sky that was first declared out of
sight, and then came the adaptation of
this new form of expressing altitude
and exemption from competition. For
instance, when Assenlblyman Joseph
Cahill appears with his fearfully and
wonderfully plaided trousers, which are
said to have drowned the roar of the
surf at Manhattan Beach, his admiriny
constituents cry out: ''Get onto Cahill's
pantsl They are ont of sightr'
The race track has given us "cinch, :"
as meaning something settled beyond all
doubt or peradventure. A cinch is o
saddle girth, tightened by the Spanish
method Of . complicated knot that will
not come united. Hence cinch, or sure
thing, cinched, or all settled before
hand. can't lose. Sabe?-Exchange.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-11-29

sorrow alone. Call on us and we VIII
come. trust us and we will never desert
you.
You have seen a storm sweep over
the plain in ferocious fury. When 1t
had spent itself the sun came out ana
all nature seemed glad with new JOY.
You have also seen unmeasured sorrow
fall on some human life with binding
force. aud after the first agony was
over a calm followed, while trembling
hearts nurmured, Thy will, not NINE.
be done"
That is the miracle which IS wrought
by faith That Is the TRANSPORTATION
which takes place when struggling men
meet the Father as they journey
through their griefs, and thencef0r-
ward walk with him side by side.
Without such faith a. that we are
wretched beyond measure, but with 1t
We bear all things, Tor our strength Is
not our own; it is the gift OF God.
Compare these two theories without
fear and without favor. Let them tell
The story Of what they can do what
results they can produce what intlu-
ence they can exert on the Wavfarer
who is plodd1ng on with weary feet
and daily nearing the end.
The agnostic may be the most hon
| est man that ever breathed, but in the
time Of trouble when we need the sup
port of comforting suggestion, he smites
us with the b!udgeOn which he calls
| The truth In the supreme moment
he can say nothing and do nothing tina
is helpful.
The Christ, however, comes closes
| to YOU at such time. Look up, He
whispers look up, and not down. BE
Of good cheer, for the night must enc
in morning. Bear yourself bravely
for there is a purpose in your sorrow
God reigns, and no harm can come te
! those who put their trust in Him.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-11-29

Train on Scotland Neck Branch road
leaves Weldon $40 p M, Halifax 400
p m, arrives Scotland Neck at 4.55 p m
Greenville 6.37 p m, kinston 1885 p m.
Returning leaves Kinston 1920 a m :,
Greenville $50 a m. Arriving Halifax
at HOO M, Weldon 1l.2O III,
daily except Sunday.
Trains on Washington Branch leave
Washington 100 IN, arrives at Par
mele $40 m, returning leaves Parme-
lie 6.lO p M, arrives Washington 7.35
p m. Daily except Sunday. Connec.s
with trains on Albemare and Raleigh
Railroad and Scotland Neck Branch.
Train leaves Tarboro, via Albemarle
& Raleigh road Daily except Sunday,
4.4Op m, Sunday 800 p m, arrive Viii
liamston, 7.lS p M. 4.2O p. m, Ply
mouthS.3O p m, $40 m. Returning
leaves Plymouth, Daily except Sunday,
600, a. u. Williamson 1870 m,
95S m. Arrive Tarboro 1O.4O a m.
II 20 m.
Trains on Southern Division, Wilson
and Fayetteville Branch leave Fayette-
Vile Branch leave Fayetteville $50 p
n, arrive Rowland III IN. Return
ing leave Rowland 1885 a m, arrive at
Fayetteville 9.19 N. Daily except
Sunday.
Train on Midland, n. c., Branch
leaves Goldsboro, daily except Sunday
600 a m, arrive Smithtield 7.3C a m.
Returning leaves Smithtield 500 a m,
arrive Goldsboro $50 M.
Train on Nashville Branch leaves
Rocky Mount at {. 20 p m. arrives Nash
7.ly p m, Spring Hope TAO p If.
Returning leaves Spring Hope 800 a
M, Nashville $50 m. Rocky Mount
9.15 q H., daily, except Sunday.
Train on Clinton branch leaves War
saw for Clinton daily except Sunday
at $50 p m, and 11.15 IN. Return
ing leaves Clinton at $50 m, and ).
10 III connecting at Warsaw for Gin
ton, daily, except Sunday at $40 p m
and l.15 N. Returning leaves Gin
ton at $50 m, and 80 p M. con
at Warsaw with Nos. Al, 40, % and rs.
Trains No. 81 South bound and Il
North will stop only at Rocky Mt
Wilson, Goldsboro and Magnolia.
Train No - makes close connection
at Weldon for all points North daily
Al rail via Richmond and daily excep,
Sunday via Bay Line, also except Sun
day, with Norfolk and all points north
via Norfolk. JOHN +. DININE,
j. X. kENLY, GENERAL SUPP
SUP'T TRANS. T. NJ. EMMERSON
Gen'l Pas. Agt
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-11-29
Atlantic Coast Line.
w & ". l.. +. AND BRANCHES

CONDENSED SCHEDULE.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-11-29
CaStOria.

CastOria.
'Castoria is well adapted to children thai
recommend it as superior to any prescription
known to me-
II. A. ARCHER, Vi. D.,
III So. Oxford St, Brooklyn, n. 7
''Our physicians in the children depart
ment have spoken highly OF their expert
ence in their outside practice with Caseoria
and although only have among OH
medical supplies what is known as regu-r
products. yet we are free to confess that the
merits OF Castoria has won us to look with
favor upon it.
UNITED HOSPITAL AND DIspENsARY.
Boston, Mass
ALLEN c. SMITH, Pres,
urray Street, New York City.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-11-29
CaStOria,

"Castoria is an excellent medicine for chill
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me Of its
good effect upon their children
DR.. G. c.. OsGooD,
Lowell, Mass.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-11-29
What is

Samuel Pitchers prescription for Infants
and Children. contains neither Opium Morphine
substance. 1t is harmless substitute
for Paregoric Drops Soothing Syrups and Castor Oil.
1t Pleasant It's guarantee is thirty years by
Millions Mothers Castora destroys Worms and allays
feverishness CastOra prevents vomiting Sour Curd,
Diarrhoca and Wind Collie Castoria relieves
teething troubles constipation and fatulency.
assimilates regulates the stomach
and bowels giving healthy and natural sleep. Cas-.
tora Children's Panacea-the Mothers Friend.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-11-29

"Castoria is the best remedy for children Of
which am acquainted hope the day is not
far distant when mothers will consider the real
interest Of their children, and use Castoria in
stead of the various quack nostrul1s which are
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium
morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtful
agents down their threats, thereby sending
them to premature graves
DR.. j. F. KINCHELoE,
Conway, Ark.
sF7,> r~-<.~u Cou-o-- M
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1894-12-20
ADMIRAL WALKERS REPORT.
It IL Said to Favor the Annexation
Of Hawaii.


Of Hawaii.
Admiral Walkers report on Ha-
waii was ready on the 9th inst. for
Transmission to the Senate. A special
despatch to the Chronicle says that,
unlike Mr.. Blount's report, at is not
in line with the Administrations
Hawaiian policy as might be expect
ed. Under the circumstances the
document has not met with favor at
court President Cleveland has
read the report, but has not mani
tested much interest in its findings,
and as . fact, apparently, he has not
been influenced by its recommends
tons. The State Department Of
ficials, of course, speak contemptu-
ously Of the report. They do not
conceal their irritation at what they
are pleased to call Walkers imper-
thence"
The correspondent who wrote the
despatch evidently did not see the
report, as he misplaces events in .
way that Admiral Walker could not
have done II he tried. Major Wode-
house, the lately retired British
Minister, is represented in the re-
port, according to this account, as
having "arrsyed himself against the
annexatiouists from the start and
that he persistently adhered to this
line OF action. Mr.. Wodehouse kept
up his opposition to the annexation
lists even after the ex.Queen was
dethroned and the Provisional Gov.
eminent was established. He was q
partner in all the intrigues looking
TO the restoration Of the mon
arch, even after he had been form
ally accredited to Mr.. Dole's Gov
erpment."
Admiral Walker makes IL clear
that he favors annexation. He
SHOWS that Hawaii is naturally and
has been long regarded as part Of
the American system, and that
owing to its position, geographic
ally, and for other reasons, political
and commercial, II should always re-
main so.
THE Admiral then points out that
people representing the property
and intelligence OF the islands, and
not few OF the natives desire an
nexation, and that while the repub-
lie appears to be firmly established
there are and long will be influences
at work inimical to its own and this
country's best interests. Should
there be change In the present
situation the advantage would re-
suit TO foreign count ries, more es-
pecially to England, which would
attempt to maintain aud make the
most Of any benefit to he gained by
the overthrow Of the republic"
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1894-12-20
Hawaiian
Express Co.

will conduct a General For
warding and Express Bust
meas between the entire group
of Islands. We make our
selves responsible for all Pack
ages and Goods sent ny TIA.
We have responsible Agents
at all ports touched by Steam
ship Companies.
Our Express Wagons will
call for and deliver to any
part of the city.
Baggage Checked direct to
destination from hotel or resi-
dences.
Packages and money sent
by our Express system are
guaranteed for their full va
luc.
Our Agents board all in
coming steamers.
Baggage and Goods stored
three days free Of charge.
~ Place of Business :
Hotel and Union streets.
Both Telephones 40.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1894-12-20
Dai Nippon.
Hotel Street.
War RUmOrS.

The war between China and
Japan is still on. So far the
Japanese have all the best of
IL. How long this will last,
time alone can tell.
Flushed by their numerous
victories, the Japanese are
pushing their armies into Chi
nese territory. The capture
Of Ping Yang with its forts
and treasure was their first
great success.
The naval battle at the
mouth OF the Yalu River and
the total destruction Of three
Chinese men-of-war followed
this quickly. The final expul-
sion of the Chinese from Corea
and the capture Of Kew Lien
Chang left the road open to
the Japs to both Moukden
and Peking.
To carry on this warfare
Japan has $50 far) enlisted one
hundred thousand men aside
from her regular standing
army, and hundreds OF the
bone and sinew OF the land OF
the chrysanthemum are crowd
ing the recruiting offices daily.
This has caused the price OF
labor to increase 1907. In
consequence Japanese mate
rial and products Of every
description have nearly dou.
bled in price.
However, a. we had our
large Christmas order in seve.
raj months ago, we will not
be affected.
Why trade with firms who
carry an assortment OF goods
that are Of inferior quality or
made by the cheapest labor,
when you can get the best for
the same price' We guaran.
tee every article in our store
to be the very best that the
Japanese market can produce
and at prices that were in
vogue before war was do.
clared.