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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-05-17
STOCK AND FARM.

Topeka Capital; City Engineer King.
man owns good farm north Of town.
Ho takes just pride in IL, and has made
success OF fruits and other lines that
no has taken up, and has, for hia own
satisfaction, prepared the following TO-
bic on the Irish potato crops in Shawnee
county for ton years. The figures are
taken from the reports of the state board
of agriculture:
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-05-17

THE French are a most considerate
and courteous people. They've locked
up that bloodthirsty old villain, King
Behanzin, late Of Dahomey, in the
Martinique fortress, to be sure, but
they've allowed him to retain four OF
his wives and will pay him a salary
of 10000 francs a year as long as he
remain the guest of the republic.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-05-17

EVERY time the new 13-inch gun
is fred it costs Uncle Sam 500. If
it hits an enemy, however, we get
considerably more than our moneys
worth
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-05-17
CAPTURING A shank.
Exciting Sport with These Monsters in
West Indian Waters

F"UIVHB "FUTV WIVH AHVbo WVHbVVTH m
West Indian Waters
Near the mouth Of the Orinoco
River, South America, are number
of islands on which whaling stations
are established. After a whale has
been captured it is towed to one Of
these stations where 1t is stripped Of
Its blubber, etc, and then the huge
carcass Is cast adrift or anchored in
some nook in the channel between
the islands as bait for sharks. The
liver Of the shark is much sought af-
ter as 1t yields a valuable oil, and
thus at times scores Of boats are en-
gagged in hunting the creature in the
vicinity Of the bait. The sport is
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-05-17

they cared for Does the Cook Coun-
ty Medical Assoclation--if there is
such body-approve Of this style OF
medical ethics?
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-05-17

CAST your Tread upon the waters.
II 1t does not return again after many
days 1t will have done the fishes some
good.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-05-17

A TEXAS roulterer has a favorite
hen that has just laid a cornerstone
with appropriate ceremonies.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-05-17

Johnnie-"Mister Hayrick, kin
Sam cum an go a-fshin' wild me?"
Mr.. Hayrick-"All right, Johnnie;
jes' as soon as he waters Their boss am
feeds ther pigs an drives ther COWS
ter pasture an takes er bag O corn
ter ther mill an cleans Their wagon
an splits some wood. Judge.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-05-17

WHEN child does anything objec-
tionable 1t inevitably occurs to its
mamma that 1t is just like It's father,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-05-17
Poppies.

In Turkey, If a man falls asleep in
the neighborhoOd of a poppy-aeld,
and the wind blows from the field
toward him, he becomes narcotized,
and would die if the country people,
who are we'll acquainted with the
circumstances, did not bring him to
a we'll or stream and empty pitcher
after pitcher of water on his face and
body.
ITALY is going to build three
tlrst-class ironclads, six second-class
cruisers, twelve seago.ng torpedo
boats and four dispatch boats-just
the same as if she could afford it.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-08-09
Death of J. w. Higgs.

Deatn OF J. w. Riggs.
Mr.. J. w. Higgs, long and well
known in this community, but who
for several years has lived with his sons
at Greenville, died suddenly at Little
ton Friday of last week. He passed
through Scotland Neck Wednesday on
his way to Littleton, where he hoped
to regain his health, which had been
failing some time. While there he
was suddenly seized with heart disease
and died in 30 minutes.
The remains were brought to Scot
land Neck Saturday, kept in the hotel
parlors Saturday night and carried tc
Lawrence's church in Edgecombe Sun
day for interment. The body was &C
companied by his sons, Mess. Sidney
and J. W. Higgs, and from Scotland
Neck by Mess. F. P. Shields, w. H
White, \. Biggs and n. B. Josey.
Deceased leaves several sons an6
daughters, who live in Greenvllle. TIL
DEMOCRAT extends sympathy to the
bereaved children
IT CURED THEM AFTER OTHER RENE
DIES Haze FAILED.
Goodman, Arson Co., n. CT had 4:
good opportunity to test the merits o
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar
rhoea Remedy, and can safely say it il
the best medicine | have ever had.
gave 1t to two persOnsOns who had trieC
other medicines, without benefit, anC
by taking two doses of this remedy the,
were cured. J. e. GOODMAN.
For sale by F. I. Whitehead & Co.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-08-09
COMING AND GOING.
Folks You Know c. May Know.

Mr.. and Mrs. j T.. Hancock went 10
Little;on Tuesday TO spend some weeks
Mr. Iyey Allen OF Lit,leton spent
night in town last week
Mr.. W. b. White OF Washington Vas
here last week on a visit
Miss Katie Hassad-Short Of Tarboro
is visiting friends here.
DR.. Ed Shields OF Weldon is here on
a visit.
Capt. W. II. Hill OF the Coast Line
was in town a few days ago on visit
TO his father, Mr.. A. b. Hill.
Dr. w. r. Wood was called 10 Will
liamston Monday to see Mrs. J. d
Biggs, who is sick.
Mr.. Lee 5. Shields of Naldosta, Ga,
spent day or two here recently on his
return trip North, where he had been
to purchase stock of goods.
The manv friends OF Miss Annie
Pittman are pleased to see her She
came on visit last week to her broth
ers. relatives and friends.
Mess. w. A. Dunn, B. /. Allsbrook
and Claude kltchin left Tuesday for
Raleigh to attend the Democratic State
Convention.
Mr.. w. G.. Lamb of Williamson
spent Monday here. He was on his
way to the State Democratic Conven-
ton.
| Mr.. J. S. Bowers has purchased the
Mrs. Stills property and his mother has
moved there. Mr.. G.. A. Savage has
moved to the Mrs. Nichols place from
which Mrs Bowers moved.
Mr. Gilbert Elliott, Jr., and family
of New York City, with his sisters
Misses Minnie and Kate Spence Elliott
have been here on a visit several days
to the family Of Mr.. Peter f. Smith.
| Mrs. Baldwin of Atlanta, Ga, with
her two children and Mrs. Allison 81
Charlotte with her three children, are
visiting their aunt, Mrs. DR.. r. NJ
johnson. Scotland Neck people re-
member them pleasantly as the Misses
BRYAN who visited Mrs. Johnson some
years ago.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-08-09
LIrTLETON.
A Town Of Many Advantages.

1t was the good fortune of the editor
of THE DEMOCRAT to spend day or
two in Littleton during the Christian
Teachers Assembly two weeks ago, and
we were more impressed than ever with
the possibilities of the town and the
many advantages with which it is bless
ed.
PEOPLE GO THERE.
Every year there is an increase in the
number of persons who go there to
enjoy the advantages Of the good water,
the fine air and the beautiful scenery
around the town.
THE WATER.
The Panacea Springs which now have
more than State reputation, are one
of the chief attractions that draw people
to the community. The springs are
three miles from the town but 1t is
only beautiful drive; and SO many
who 90 there for health remain in Lit
Teton and ride out
Shaw's Springs, only half a mile from
the town, afford very fine mineral water,
and many persons stop at the Spring
Park hotel, kept by Mr.. J. L. Shrw,
Just to get advantage of the water.
The scenery at Panacea is pretty, but
at Shaw's Springs is especially beauti-
full. Mr.. Shaw gives the very best OF
fare at Spring Park hotel and is quite
attentive to his guests and all go away
we'll pleased.
One of the great advantages for Lit
Teton is it's excellent schools. The
Littleton Female College, conducted by
Rev. J. M. Rhodes, is handsomely
equipped in all its appointments and
takes rank with the leading institutions
of learning in the State, and it is all the
result of the pluck and energy of Mr.
Rhodes himself, with the assistance OIL
his charming wife.
Liitleton High School for young
men and boys, conducted by Prof. l.
w. Bagley, is equally advantageous fol-
those who live in or near Littleton OF
who send their sons from a distance
Situated in the picturesque groves nea,
the famous Shaw Springs, its surround
ings are such as to inspire young men
to noble resolve and high endeavor
This school is also private institution
built up solely by Prof. Bagley and his
noble and accomplished wife.
THE PEOPLE.
The people of Litt]eton are clever
obliging and kind and make it pleasant
for those who 60.
All things considered, there arc
bright prospects for the town of Little
ton, and THE DEMOCRAT hopes to see
it develop still more and soon have q
growth commensurate with it's oppor
tunities and advantages.
We were pleased to meet our ole
friends there and we formed some very
pleasant acuqaintances with those whom
we had not met before.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-08-09
Rules Adopted BY the N. c. Press
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
itor 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-
ed for at the rate Of five cents line.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-08-09
ASK Your FRIENDS

Who have taken Hoods Sarsapari1la
What they think Of it, and the replies
viii be positive in its favor. One has
been cured of Indigestion and dyspep-
STA, another finds 1t indispensable for
sick headache, others report remarka
BILE cures of scrofula, salt rheum and
other blood diseases, still others will
tell YOU that it overcomes ''that tired
feeling, and so on. Truly, the best
advertising which Hoods Sarsaparilla
receives is the hearty endorsement OF
the army Of friends it has won by its
positive medicinal merit.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-08-09
Store to Rent.

Any one wishing to rent a good store
room on Main Street will do we'll to
apply at this office Possession will be
given 1st of September.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-08-09
Girls wanted.

Smart girls wanted by the Eliza
beth Knitting Mills. Berkeley, Virginia.
Can make good wages. Board can be
had at reasonable rates. Address Ellz-
abeth Knitting Mills, Berkley, Va.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-08-09
Knitters wanted!

There is still an opportunity for
number of girls to get employment in
the Scotland Neck Knitting Mills.
Apply to A. MCDOWELL.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-08-09
BARGAINS IN MILLINERY.

Besides the best bargains in general
Millinery, | offer for 80 days the follow
ing special prices:
Sailors 15c to 81 80.
Trimmed Hats 75c-S3OO.
Baby Caps 15c-$l75.
Lace Mitts 25c-5Oc
Best c. B. Corset 500.
Fans 25c-75c.
All colors in Scanning Braid l5c to
2Gc q bunch.
Laces and Silks in all cOlOrs 15-6Oc.
Miss KATE q. TILLERY.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-08-09
THE DEMOCRAT.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 1894.
PUBLISHERS NOTICE,

Advertisements OF all kinds must be
in this Office by Tuesday afternoon to
insure publication for the current
week.
LOCAL ADVERTISEMENTS cent a
word for each insertion.
Chorges for focal odrertisi"g d"e
weckly.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-08-09
Hog Chole IA.

The famous Major Hog Cholera
Cure. which cures and prevents CHI olera
in hogs and poultry is on sale at \. b.
J0Sey', and at +. f. Whitehead 5 Drug
Store The medicine is highly room
mended BY many western farmers as a
sure cure. Try a package. At \. B
.JOseys ana Drug Store
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-08-09
For Sale.

Complete Running Gear for a horse
power cotton gin. Will sell cheap.
Y. 3. JOsEY.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-08-09

When Baby was slck, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, ahe chung to Castoria.
When s'-o had Children. xhe gave them Cestoria
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-08-09

Have your watches. COCKS anc Jcw-
elry and sewing machine, repaired at
JDnnstons.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-08-09

MISS MARY LAWRENCE Will
open her Primary school at her home
August 9th.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-08-09
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

MISS ETA ALLSBROOK Will open
her school in Greenwood August 9th.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-08-09

SCOTLAND NECK STEAM DYE WORKS.
MOURNING GOODS \ SPECIALITY
Get price list. Address
SCOTLAND y tCK STEAM Dl ENG Co.
1-2tly Scotland Neck \. c.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-08-09

100 Kegs of Nails at Wholesale Pric-
es Also One Ton OF Shot at Baltimore
wholesale prices.
NJ HOFFMAN Il Bro.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-08-09
Miss Savage's School

Miss NJ. A. Savage will open school
at her residence in Greenwood, August
9th
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-08-09


All the goods now being manufac-
tured are winter goods and are for or
ders already taken. Indeed the orders
now in tor winter goods will keep the
mills running day and night until 10Th
of October. The mills are now run
ming day and night trying to keep up
with orders.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-12-27
$3.50 IN ADVANCE

tween night and morning because
business is slack"
I'VE reserve the right to decrease
our working force whenever we
please"
"Then a man is apt to feel the ak
in dull season, no matter how hard
he has labored ia the interest Of the
company"
"What are you driving at, young
manp
II am simply trying TO find out
where faithful employee stands. 1
suppose il man makes good record
and some day slips up on some deal
no man is infallible, you know-he
stands good chance OF having to
look for another job on five minutes
warning"
mot always as bad as that but we
can't afford to overlook mistakes, you
know"
of course not. But taking it all
in all, | infer that this corporation is
like most other corporations. 1t pays
a man for average work, demands the
best, rewards him for nothing and
Furnishes him for anything Ii ex-
poets everything and gives little. 1t
asks him to look ont for it's interests
at all times on the understanding that
he may be thrown into the street to
look out for his own at any time, and
for any cause, even on the plea thpt
business is temporarily light. On the
whole don't think I'll 20 to work
for a corporation just yet Pm work
ing for firm now, that occasionally
rewards good work, and treats it's
men as it expects them to treat it.
I'm afraid might become a socialist
if l worked under the conditions you
lay down. Elliot Flower in Topeka
Weekly.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-12-27
THosR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,

The first fruits Of redemption"
are beginning to appear The good
old republican days are coming back.
The great republican victory at the
late election has restored to repubh-
cans the old practice, that "the earth
and the fullness thereof" belong to
them. Some Of them already are
acting on that doctrine They no
doubt feel that the Lord helps him
who helps himself, and consequently
they are faithfully and zealously
seeking the Lords help. The HER
AID submits the following two clip
pings from good republican papers:
ELLSWORTH, Kan, Dec. 21.-The
expert examination Of the books Of
ex-C County Treasurer j. L. Dick, has
Just been completed, and the shortage
of SILL, 900 first reported, has swelled
to $36 600 Dick has not yet been
apprehended. A reward Of $500 is
offered for his capture--AtchiOon
Champion
KANSAS CITY, Kan, Dec. 15--The
report of Expert Accountant Dewar
has finally been completed and laid
before the board Of county COM
missloners, and, by it's exhaustive
showing, M. q. Mclean, ex.county
treasurer Of Wysndotte county, is
shown to be- short in his accounts $685.
63l. 09.-TOpekG CdpjtaL
or course the Champion and Capt.
tai both fail to state that these gen.
tlemen (7) are republicans, and that
they we're both shining lights in the
glorious tribe which howled 80 loud
ard long for the redemption Of Kan
sas." Speaking Of these defaultera,
the Ottdua journal pertlnently re-
marks:
'Some time ago, when Artz, the
then populisr adjutant general, had
doubt against INN as to $50 in his ,ac-
counts, aud which good men of all
parties to-day believe was simply
bungle in bookkeeping, yet the mere
doubt Of upriGhtness, involving such
paltry amount, was made the excuse
for a roar that reverberated from the
Atlantic to the Pacific. Now, when a
republican official IS short over 700
times as much az Artz WAS suspected
Of being, it is scarcely mentioned in
republican and democratic papers,
and no mention whatever is made OF
the fact that he is republican"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-12-27
What is Expected ard What i
Given.

Given.
Yes" said the president Of the
company, I'VE ale looking for a good
man, aud / rather like your manner
and your looks, but there IL one thing
that must be distinctly understood
VIZ expect the utmost faitbfulness on
the part Of our employees"
Certainly, SIR"
He must look after the interests
of the company as be would his own
interests"
OF course, and / suppose the COM
pauy will look after his interests al
closely as il will its own interests"
Il beg your pardon. don't quite
understand"
II say, If be gives bis time and at
tention W the business Of The compa-
nv and looks closely Hfier lts inter
esls, the company Will sort Of look Of
ter hun"
"he'II draw salary for what he
does"
"Of course; of course. And ii he
faithfully guards the interests Of the
company. aud works hard to increase
its business, he'll not be dropped be-
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-12-27
PLANS.

Mr.. Lyman I. Cages "plan" for
reforming the currency" is touch
ing a responsive chord in the breasts
Of many whose business is the same
as his, and Mr. p. l. Bonebrake in
forms the public through the columns
of the State Journal of Dec Ia, that
In his mind lit is the plan"
Mr., Gage favors issuing $250,000,-
900 in bonds, to run preferably TWEEN.
ty-fve wears. Mr.. Bonebrake moves
to amend" by making it $500,000,000
to run fifty years, Both agree that
the proper interest is q per cent, and
that the bonds could readily be sold
at par. On this last proposition there
is not the least shadow of a doubt.
Uncle Sans bond is good, and the
only trouble in this connection, is that
so many of the Shylock tribe have
strong desires to possess them. So,
of course, the bonds would find a
ready market.
There is no difference of opinion as
to this proposition; Amend the ma
tional banking act so that banks can
obtain notes issued to the full face of
bonds deposited as security for circu-
lation. Reduce the tax on circulat.
ing notes to one-half of one per cent"
MIR. Cages plan" is to buy the bonds
with United States legal tender notes
and treasury notes, when received IN
payment for bonds to be cancelled
Mr. Bonebrake thinks that at least
Is per cent Of the purchase price of
the bonds should be paid in gold.
This Is to enable the government to
redeem gold bonds which will mature
soon.
Some OF the benefits to result from
the plan" are, according to Mr..
Bonebrake: The government will be
out of the currency business, and the
treasury officials would not have to
lie awake Of nights, planning to keep
gold i'll the treasury" etc.
Those "hnancers" will no doubt be
surprised to learn that the people do
not want the government 10 go "out
of the currency business" because
they would a little rather handle
Uncle Sans small notes, than not.
They are good, And It treasury off
Gals are compelled to lie awake of
nights TO keep gold in the treasury,
why, it is so much the worse for the
treasury officials; but they sbonld re-
member tkat the people did not make
the conditions that now exist, nor will
they object II the powers that be
change them so that the poor fellows
can get some rest by going into the
currency business" but not by issu-
ing $5O0,OOO,OO0 ifty-yesr bonds.
Another benefit" is that sit would
provid currency as stable and good
as the government itself" WhyS
Simply because It wonld he based on
the credit of thew hole people. This
being the case, why not let the people
10y their chosen represent atives) issue
their own currency, aud not delegate
that function to agents, 30 to speak? |
Surely, If national bankers can nse
the credit OF the government on which
to do business, the whole people can
do the same. The argument is nsed
hat bank notes are good because they
80 Lo,ad nm eouoafhtpo enhekontial.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-12-27

tnHJ people ike something Tor money
which is as good one day as it 10 an
other, But on what is a bank note
basedH On government bond. How
did the banker get his bond9 He
bought it, to be sure, and under the
present system. the money used for
that purpose is still IN existence and
may be used again in the business Of
the country. But under the Gage
Bonebrake "plan" the bonds are to be
purchased with United States legal
tenders and treasury notes, the same
to be cancelled Then, no gold being
used in the purchase Of the bonds,
what is behind themY Simply the
credit Of this great people.
What advantage, then, is there in
any of the new plans9 If the credit
of the government is the basis for our
circulation land itls), lot us use it
without the intervention OF banking
corporations
But 1--WE have the best banking
system in the world" Wa are told, ana
while that may be- true, it does not
follow that this government should
allow it's credit used by one class to
the detriment Of all others. Better
furnish money directly to the people,
ny paying for supplies and running
expenses, and, IT necessary, to get it
in circulation. Even loan it in safe
amounts on safe security. "But"
says the opposer, that would be pa
ternalism." SO is it paternallsm to
make banks the agencies through
which the people must get money
with which to carry on business; and
the Gage-Bonebrake plan" would be
the worst kind Of paternalism, for I'M
der it the banks could issue circulat-
ing notes equal to the par value of
their bonds, instead Of only 80 per
cent. as now, and instead of paying
one pei cent. tax for the privilege as
now, they would only pay one-half Of
one per cent.
In the light Of the practice Of the
past thirty years, there is no reason
why itshould not be furnished directly
to the people, who can give security
on land, for instance, (taking this
class of property for the purpose Of
illustration). The conservative" ele.
ment will say that the government
cannot go into the loaning business
But it has, both in railroad building
and banking, or, what is the same
thing, it has 'gone the security Of
those engaged in these interests. And
when it comes to the question OF land
lordism and tenantrv in this country
| am sure that the people would pre-
or good old Uncle Sam to any one
else. In other words, instead of is
suing any more bonds, let the money
be coined" as provided by the con-
stituhon. Then it will get into CIR
culatlon, aud If it should be found
expedient to loan it on realty, and If,
as a result, foreclosure should follow,
the title would revert to the general
government, in which the tenant
would find landlord who would not
exact most of the product OF his toll
IN rents, for there would be nothing
collected by this landlord with view
to making profits.
OF course this would ultimately
lead up to the single tax theory,
which aims at the destr uction Of land
monopoly. Is it not right?
4. o. JOHNSON.