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The Democrat., 1895-09-19
Closed His w ork.

Rev. W. r. CuIlom who has supplied
the Baptist church here this summer
for pastor Nann, closed his work Sun
day night and lett Monday on his re-
turn to the Baptist Theological Semi
nary at Louisville, KY. During his
STAY here he held meetings at Hobgood
Mullens and Spring Hill, and as re-
suit of his work he Baptized thirteen
persons IN the Baptist church here
Sunday.
Mr.. Cullom's work here was very ac-
ceptable to the congregation which he
served. and he made many friends
amongst all denominations
His sermons Sunday were strong and
masterfu efforts He is a young man
of great promise, Halifax county boy
and the community here feels Just
pride in his success. He is a teacher
TN one Of the departments in the Semi
nary at Louisville.
The Democrat., 1895-09-19
Hun;,nEs Circus

\ large crowd 81 F-Nople from the
country came - town tuesday 70 So
The circus. \ street parade wzs given
Il ii O'Clock and tao performances
we're gwen ono Ia the afternoon md
the other at night
Il was mol very large circu-. and
there we're nos very many animals
The trapeze Performance was ~ald to -
good. What they bad promised on
their po-ter- they showed. The main
ring rider Wa- sick and - did mot
appear. II wa- pronounc'~i a fair .hoW
for the country and smaller towns.
The managers we're clever and polite
and all who had dealings with them
we're pleased with them. Mr HeTlcEt
H. White, the press agent. was quite
clever and THE DEMocKAr'S transac-
l'ons with him were quite pleasant.
The Democrat., 1895-09-19
Dr. Hyatt Coming.

DR.. Hyatt will be in Scotland Neck
and Washington Oct. 7th, Sth and 9th
for the purpose of examining and treat
ing diseases OF the eye. DR.. Hyatt will
leave home on 7 O'Clock train Oct. 7th
and arrive in Scotland Neck at 10 a. m
He will remain until 5 p. M, when he
will leave for Washington. He will
return to Scotland Neck same hour Oct.
9th and remain until he takes evening
train for home. While in Scotland Neck
he can be found at the hotel. Those
who desire to see him VIII find it ad
yantageous to call early.
The Democrat., 1895-09-19
They Want a Depot.

The citizens of Palmyra have pre-
pared petition to send to the Railroad
Commission, asking that depot accom-
modations be provided at Palmyra sta
ton on the Norfolk and Carolina rail-
road
The petitioners are mostly farmers,
and each one gives on the petition op-
noslte his name the number OF bales OF
cotton, bushels of peanuts, &c, that he
raises for shipment.
THE DEMOCRAT would be glad to see
depot accommodations provided at that
point. Many people from Scotland
Neck and other points take the trains
there. and if the flag station there were
converted into q comfortable depot
there would be more travel from that
point.
The Democrat., 1895-09-19

LOOK out next week for an ad Of the
otar tobacco warehouse at Greenville
Rountree, Brown & Co. proprietors.
bASE-BALL--The match game oI
baseball played at Hobgood a few davs
ago between Hobgood and Lawrence
teams. scored for five innings. IL to c
IN favor of HObgood.
X. {. JOsEY & Co.-These gentlemen
present a new and attractive ad. this
week. They are clever and obliging to
Their customers and speak the truth in
their adj.
DIR. THOMPSON WILL sPEAK.-Dr. c..
W. Thompson, president Of the State
Alliance, will speak IN Scotland Neck
Saturday, September 2Sth. He will
speak at Enfield Thursday Goth, and
at Mullen's Friday 9th
DROPPED DEAD-A colored man
from near Palmyra named Geo Bunch
dropped dead on a back lot here Tues
day. He bad been feeble for some
time and the excitement of the crowd
Overcame him.
WALTER D. MOSES & Cove call
special attention to the advertisement
Of this very reliable arm Of Richmond.
An organ has recently been purchased
from them for the Baptist church at
Tilery, and we learn that it gives great
satisfaction. We commend this music
house to all VINO wish to purchase IN
struments
The Democrat., 1895-09-19
GOOD ADVICE
Colored Peoples Picnic.

The coIored people Of the communi-
ty had a farmers picnic at Mr.. Peter
Smiths grove just out Of town La.
Friday
Ex-Congressman II. 2 Cheatharn
had been invited and was present
Several hundred Of the colored people
gathered and had some singing exer-
cises, after which Cheatham addressed
the crowd. He spoke for an hour or
more, but said nothing al all abou;
politics. He reviewed the history Of
the negro race in this country, and
especially emphasized their develop
ment since the days OF slavery.
The speaker discussed what he con-
sldered the three leading lines OF their
development, VIZ; educational, fnan-
cial, and religious. He spoke OF the
great stride. the race has made in mat
ters Of education, saying that few could
read or write years ago, whereas In
every cabin now you find some one
who can both read and write. He ac-
knowledged what the white PEOPLE
have done for the colored race in the
matter of education and hoped even
more will be done
The speaker said the race has made
wonderful strides in matters Of finance.
considering their circumstances when
they were set free. He said that then
there was scarcely man of the race in
America who owned $25 unless it was
some poor fellow who had been sharp
enough to steal it from his master
Now, the speaker said, the colored race
IN this country owns over three hundred
millions of dollars
Religiously, the race, he said, Is a
wonder OF development. The colored
race Is the most religious on
earth. The negro can pray as we'll as
the white man, can beat the white man
singing, and, no question about it, he
can beat the white folks shouting.
The speaker congratulated his friends
on their happy and contented and fair
ly prosperous condition. He told them
that they can not attain unto true man
hood as race nor individually y without
the virtues embraced in the lines of
development he marked out.
The white people, he said, can not
get along without the negro, neither
can the negro get along without the
white people.
He admOnished his people to be in
dustrious, honest and God fearing, do
the best they can and look for better
times. "Buy you some land" said the
speaker. ''if it is only a quarter OF an
acre, and have it recorded at the court
house as your own. When you buy a
mule, buy him with the intention of
paying for him. DO not work him
halt to death and then carry him back
to the man you bought him from. Be
honest and Industrious"
Many such good things did he say
to them in the way of wholesome adj
vice. The speech was sensible and to
the point and can not fail to do good
A few white people were present and
were treated very politely, among them
the editor of THE DEMOCRAT.
They had most excellent dinner OF
Brunswick stew, barbecue, chicken
beef, breads, cakes and other good
things. The white people were given
separate table and were waited on first
The crowd was very orderly and they
had a good day, and the speechs to
which they listened will bear good fruit
| amongst them.
To Make Pure Blood
The Democrat., 1895-09-19
Half Tuition Free.

The Southern Business College Of
Asheville, \. c., the Queen Mountain
City Of the South, offers one-half tut
ton tree to two worthy students from
this county who are to be recommended
by the Chairman of the County Com
missloners and must enter by October
Goth
The Democrat., 1895-09-19
Commissioners Favor 1t.

The town commissioners held spe-
cial meeting Monday, and considered
the question of renting lights for the
town from the proposed electric plant
The board was unanimous in favor of
renting the lights, and now the matter
will be pushed through
The Democrat., 1895-09-19
To Make Pure Blood

TO Make Pure Blood
There is no medicine before the peo-
pie equal to Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t Is
the standard spring medicine and blood
purifier and it possesses peculiar merit
which others try in vain to reach. 1t
really makes the weak strong. Do not
neglect to purify your blood this spring.
Take Hoods Sarsaparilla now
Hoods Pills become the favorite ca
25c. per box.
The Democrat., 1895-09-19

One advantage OF taking Ayers Sar-
saparila to purify the blood IS that
YOU need not infringe upon your hours
Of labor nor deny yourself any food
that agrees with you. In word, you
are not compelled to starve or Loaf
while taking it. These are recommen-
dations worth considering.
The Democrat., 1895-09-19
Our Store will be closed Saturday
September 2sth. Open after 6o'clock
?. m.
NJ, HOFFMAN & BRO.

Before going on a sea-voyage or into
the country, be sure and put box of
Ayers Pills in your valise. You may
have occasion to thank Us for this hint.
To relieve constipation, bihousness, and
nausea, Ayers Pills are the best in the
world. They are also easy to take.
The Democrat., 1895-09-19

All kinds of picture work solicited
,nd satisfaction guaranteed. Agent for
Ton Evck & Co., the test copying
to,,so in the work. If you want any
anlarging give me trial and you will
be pleased u D1''''N'
The Democrat., 1895-09-19

Special attention given to outdoor
work. such as family residences, Gro
quet-Plcnic parties, &c. Call on or ad-
dress III. F. BADGER,
Scotland Neck. n. c..
The Democrat., 1895-09-19

:. line Of FURNITURE is larger than
a.r4IIv find in a regular Furniture
Or Bedroom Sets, Extension
j aad Lounges must be seen to be
related.
The Democrat., 1895-09-19
,sev's Great Display,

R.a. Bargains ever offered in
nd Neck. at \. B. JosEY's.
$1,000 worth Of goods at lowest
-, \. 3. JOSEY's.
uag, Suits from 800 to 5000
\. b. JOsEY's.
Twill pay YOU to see my mammoth
MI before buving elsewhere.
Y. B. JOsEY.
; Dozen Breech Loading Guns at
\. b. JOSEY'S.
!. B. Jo-EY IS daily receiving his
I d Winter Stock. Look out tor
B gain sheet next week.
The Democrat., 1895-09-19

TOOK at our I25 and 10 cent
.rrrt They are as good as you
H, oet for 25c. Everything else
y 6-p,, Goods Line III Proportion.
n HOFFMAN & Bro.
The Democrat., 1895-09-19
,raains at Hofrnan's.

immense STOCK OF CLOTHING
ra we are in a position to
" from - 10 40 per cent.
year prices.
lI HOFFMAN & BRO.
The Democrat., 1895-09-19
NO Openlng.

have any regular opening
~. ,r.aerv tli. season. Work Is
that can not arrange
% Shall be glad to see
.gor- at any time.
Ms KATE G. TILLERY.
The Democrat., 1895-09-19
w Weldon News.
to THE DEMOCRAT)

Correspondence to THE DEMOCRAT)
WELDON, n. c., Sept. Is '93.
TIE Weldon Oil Mill was organized
here Saturday under its charter with
Maj. j. W. Wilson as president. Di-
rectors-J. w. Wilson, Ex-senator NJ.
C. Butler, w. w. Wiggins, r. A. Ar
rington, Thos n. Hill, j. D. Cameron
H. A. Minns, Sec. and Treas. Capital
stock thirty thousand dollars.
We are having some dry weather in
this section.
Prot. j. A. Jones opened up his
school here on the fourth. He is as
sisted by Miss Annie Williams.
The excavation tor the OIL mill was
begun here to-day
A frequent cause of kidney com
plants is long continued costiveness.
by which the bowels grow torpid, clos
ing the main avenue OF excretion. The
kidneys. called upon for double service
| quickly become diseased, for they are
very delicate organs. These are condi-
tlons which, if neglected, may rapidly
| become fatal. There Is sound sense
in the old injunction, keep the head
! cool, the feet warm, and the bowels
OPEN" the most important being the
last. And remember that simply open
ing them Is not enough any violent
purgatiye, even diarrhoea, will do that.
What you require for health is to stlm-
ulate and strengthen the liver and kid
news in order that the bowels may work
naturally To effect this. no medicine
equals Ayers Cathartic Pills. They
do their work painlessly, thoroughly
and quickly, and leave the intestines
in an active and vitalized condition.
As safe and reliable family phvsic
they haye no equal Every dose eff
ective Ayers Pills were awarded the
Chicago Worlds Fair medal and dip
! Iona.
The Democrat., 1895-09-19
Nl1t NCENENTS.

ny THOMPSON Straw
'' terrv l plants for sale at - a
.o0 i. 2. FUTRELL,
,aaa scotland Neck, n c.
The Democrat., 1895-09-19
PILE SUPPOSITORY

RJDY'S PILE SUPPOSITORY
!. guaranteed to cure Piles and Consti-
patton, Or money refunded. 80 cents
ger box Send two stamps for circular
ali free sample to MARTIN RUDY, Reg
stored Pharmacist, Lancaster. Pa. No
Pstal> answered For sale by all first
.a>> druggists everywhere, and at Scot
land Neck y e., by L. I. Whitehead
{ Go.
The Democrat., 1895-09-19

ii and zee our immense stock.
VI. HOFFMAN K BRO.
The Democrat., 1895-09-19
LOST! !. :!

AGgld Medal in the shape OF a hel-
E. with the name Claybrook James
he -ide. Reward will be paid II
Urnai mt once to G.. a. CAMP.
The Democrat., 1895-09-19

y -EPTENBER -, 10.
The Democrat., 1895-09-19

LOOK out next week for an ad Of the
star tobacco warehouse at Greenville
kountree, Brown & Co, proprietors.
Evening star., 1895-05-28

Hidden away in a remote corner of the
news record is an announcement that de-
serves the blazon of big type and promi-
cent position. The item is a statement to
the effect that a mule was killed by light
ming In New York yesterday. This allega-
ton will naturally be taken with big
pinch of salt by those who live in any
thing like proximity to Mason and DiXon's
line, and especially on the lower side
thereof. where the mule blooms in prodigal
profusion. 1t will be difficult to convince
such persons that even lightning occa-
stoned rigor mortis in the system of
sound and substantial mule. Grief at COM
pulsory labor and the deliberate action of
slow decay have been known to NOV
down the mule by easy stages. but moth
ing sudden has ever till now been recorded
as having successfully stricken mule in
the hey-day Of his prime. If the New
York story is true. however. it is additional
and valuable evidence of the wonderful
power contained in the electric spark
Evening star., 1895-05-28
Summer Silks.

hewiiderins display-all the latest and most
artistic effects, and in the shades now SO scarce.
Only soc for these Tareta Silks that you recognize
as 81 and sl.25 quality. Twenty-Five different
styles; hundreds IL you count the various shades
In each. Attention Is drawn to these most of all
attractive: These Fancy Stripe and Chine Effects.
in apple green, nile, old rose, new blue, grays,
mode, navy and garnet.
Now feel the quality and weight of this White
Japanese Silk! Cheap at SOC. 35c instead of soc
yd. during the Opening"
OF course, you'll ask about the Printed China
Silks at zoe yd They have been sent down stairs
to prevent too great crowding this second floor.
which we want to make model dress goods de-
Dartment, with every convenience for making
lections leisurely and comfortably
Notice that these Black Figured India Silks re-
main jet black, though bathed in this teil-tale
flood of light They are our Toe Silks offered at
Csc yd. Opening souvenir. But you
match them elsewhere at less than S5c.?
And here is SOC Black Satin Duchess for Sic
yd., which may be compared with the prevailing
81 quality. And these Black japanese Silks at 45c
instead Of zoe I'D. Aren't they extra good value at
soc?
Evening star., 1895-05-28
wages in gold than in any similar period


But suppose gold has appreciated.
Then 1t is SO much the better for the
waGe-earner. Wholesale prices of goods
change daily. retail prices every week or
two, but wages only once or twice a year,
or even less frequently. This means that
the wage-earner. paid on a gold basis, can
get more and more goods for the wages he
receives.
What would be the effect upon the Amer
ican farmer of expressing his prices in
silver?
II he got the same price in silver that he
now gets in gold, he would receive only half
the purchasing power he now gets. If
prices doubled he would get just the same
that he now gets; in one case he would
lose and in the other he would make moth
ing.
Why are the silver dollars called the
dollars of the Fathers?"
Because the Fathers made very few Of
thefn called silvers expulsion of gold "an
unhappy experience" and changed the law
so that gold drove out silver.
If the believers in sound money-money
that will be just as good in Europe or Asia
or Australia as it Is in the United States
VIII only spread the plain truth such as is
now being distributed by the Reform Club
there will be no more left of the free silver
argument than was spared of the green
back idea when the worshippers of that
variety of the fiat-money idol were struck
down by healthy public sentiment.
Evening star., 1895-05-28

Everywhere there will be sympathy with
those who because of kinship mourn. the
death of Walter Q. Gresham, and every
fair-minded American will pay a tribute OF
respect to the memory of one who In the
military. judicial. political and official
walks of life achieved his share Of fame.
Historians who strive to sketch accurately
the troublous times when vigorous en-
deavor was made to practically apply the
doctrine of states rights will note the pa
triotism and soldierly ability of General
Gresham. while those who study public af-
fairs since the close of the civil war will
be struck by the prominence Of Gresham
as judge, as a member of two cabinets,
and as one Of the most frequently men
toned of men in connection with the presi-
Dental nominations of both the republican
and populist parties To any one other
than a man of great ability and stroag
been possible, nor would they probably
have been bestowed upon one who was
lacking in those qualities which give TO
their possessor a fair need of popularity.
His death will disturb the administration
considerably, for 1t will be difficult to find
any one who can place himself so closely in
accord with the President on foreign af-
fairs as Secretary Gresham did. So long 4
conspicuous figure in public life, he will be
missed for longer period than is common.
In his home, where he was idolized, and 20
which he was most devotedly attached,
there will be unspeakable sorrow.
Evening star., 1895-05-28
Trimmings, Laces, Notions.

Sac yd. Jet Edge Trimming. Best. ......... ."sc
zoe yd. Cut Jet Band Trimming. ............i i2c
45c yd Jet Points. 6 inches deep. .3sc
S4.JO Jet Chain Effect Blouscs. ................N 81
Si.50 Ostrich Feather Collars. "a
$500 Ostrich Feather BOas. 81
l2c yd. All-silk Dresden Ribbons. ............9e BE
l9c yd. Satin ani G. G. Silk Ribbons. .15c
.5c yd. All-ncn IIand-i Torchon Laces Ice
?5c yd Black Silk Bourbon Laccs. .22c
10 per cent discount on all other Laccs, Nets aid
Chifrons.
39c yd. veilings. All styles. ......... Sic
I2c yd. Cambria and Swiss Embrodcries. Sc
10 per cent discount on all other Embroderies,
All-oveIs, Tuckings. etc.
lie Velveteen Skirt binding. yards. ........ 1Oc
12c and lac Cum Dress Shields. lls................9c &c
25c dozen spoo!s Black Sewing Silk .......... .21c
15c White Cotton Tape, 3G yards. ..............-Oc
25c Sweet Beryl Soap. Three cakes .......... .19c
25c All-bristlc Hair Brushes. es.................@ .@1c
10c Patent Sitting Box Talcum Powder. &c
25c bottles DuPonts Triple Extracts. .21c
Evening star., 1895-05-28
Cotton Fabrics.

Only too beautiful. Miles and miles of these
charming summer girl fairies. 12hc yd. for this
organdy Lawn. As sheer us organdy with the body
Of lawn. And note the delicacy of the colors and
the beauty Of the designs!
Cordele NIarquise Every merchant has this be-
cause every one wants it. 12hc instead of 15c
yd. is the souvenir price of the Opening" here.
Not only least price. Where else the variety? :?
Twenty-Five styles of stripes, figures, polka dots,
etc.
Linen Batiste. Scarce and dear, they say. Here
at only 44c yd.
And is not the Palas Royal headquarters for
Swisses? 1Sc to G5c yd. for qualities usually sold
from 2c to Soc-and where such variety Of styles :?
But we must stop here. II you have time to-
morrow, give this second floor 4 long visit The
new summer millinery is Oh this floor. That's ir-
resistible, isn't IT?
Evening star., 1895-05-28

In Brooklyn yesterday a man weighing
over two hundred pounds was struck by
trolley car, and owing to the fact that he
was too big TO go under the fender he was
merely bruised by being pushed along the
stones instead of being ground up. 1t will
be seen from this occurrence that eligibility
to membership in a fat mems club insures
other blessings besides picnics. excursions
and pie-eating matches.
Evening star., 1895-05-28
Underwear Department.

81 Cambria Gowns. Latest Empire style. " Tic
81 Umbrella Skirts, Marie Antoinette style. " Tie
Csc Cambria Corset Covers and Drawers. ...... .46c
soc VcntiIatins Corsets. Warranted. ........ SOC
1Sc Fast Black and Fancy Hose. se........... .12iac
25c Fast Black. Russct and other Hose. ..... .19c
35c Fast Black and Fancy LisIe Hose. ..... 25c
SOC Fast Black and Fancy LisIe Hose. ......;s9c
59c Fast Black SILK plated Hose. 44c
10 per cent discount American Hosiery Co.
Summer Underwear and Phyllis Suits and Tights.
lSc Swiss Ribbed Vests, white and colos. . .12lAc
25c Ribbed Vests. all colors. s...............1Sc
35c Ribbed Lisle Vests, worth 35c..22c
35c Ribbed Lisle Vests, worth 4Sc. 29c
I9c SILK and Lsle Vests, all colors. He
Toe Silk Vests, fancy trimmed. .............. .59c
Evening star., 1895-05-28
FHousefaarmisH1ing DeDts.

19c Wire Window Screens, self adjusting :. .:16c
SOC Mexican Hammocks, full size. ....... 4Sc
S2.2J Wicker and Wood Porch Rockers. 10
S1.9S Mahogany Rockers. deep large arms 20
29c Tuiiled Satcen Cushions, 1Sx1S. ........24
Goc Brlsselne Rugs. 27X60. .44c.
l21bc yard Dotted Swiss, SO inches wide. &c
Sl.25 japanese Rice Porticres. es...............75
s6.95 Leonard Upright Refrigerators. .s595
S,.97 Chest Rcfrigerators zinc lined. S. 4S
25c Galvanized Iron Refrigerator Pans .........11e
81 20 Water Coolers, 2gallon size .......... .9Sc
SOC Star OIL Stove, 2 burners. rs................ .69c
81 % Best Gas Stove, double burners. .9Sc
15c China Fruit Plates, decorated. .......s Sc
soc China Berry Bowls, decorated. ........... see
i9c Cuspidors, the new style. e.............. $50.
COS China Chamber Set, Il pieces, Jar. S575
So 0s China Tea Set, So decorated pieces. So 4s
S695 Dinner Set, 100 DECORATED pieces. .$495
SIG Carlsbad China Dinner Set complete. .$1395
s5e yard Linen Table Damask. 6s-inch. ...... .53c
81 rs dozen Table Napkins y size. 80
lie Huck Towels size 19x3S. ..................12c
25c Dauask Towels, size 25x54. 54............2 22c
s5 80 Linen Sheets, 2Iax2h yards. .$49S
T5c White Bed Spreads full size. Soc
75c Linen Lap Robes busters. ........ .55c
Csc Stamped Linen Scarfs, 20x70 inches. .45c
75c Japanese Gold embroidered Pillow Tops .69c
81 40 Embroidered Denim Table Covers. 81 80
10 per cent discount fue Hemstitched Linen
Scarfs Tray and Table Covers. and 20 per cent OF
marked prices Of the Hand-embroidered Center
pieces
Evening star., 1895-05-28
n Criticism.

ITS terrible" said Plodding Pete, "de
way folks wastes time. 1t hurts me feel
ms ter see it goin' on"
&c wan," replied Meandering Mike; '.ye
amt goin' back on yer perfesslon an
wantin' work. are YEP
Nope. Wot has reference to is de way
folks loses precious hours workin' wen dey
might ez well be putin in good chunks O.
time doin' nothin'."
Evening star., 1895-05-28

There were seventy-hve men employed on
the city post-ofiice building today. Thrice
that number might have been at work ad
there been iron enough cn hand to keep
them busy. but the long-overdue supply is
still missing.
Evening star., 1895-05-28
The Omaha Bee remarks:

With charming modesty and a Chester
tieldian bow the Cleveland Plain Dealer con
graduates the supreme court on appropri-
atinS the Z. d. s views ON the income tax
The sarcasm Is unjust The Plain Dealer
merely saw an opportunity to score scoop
on the New York-and the New Yorl,
and embraced It,