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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-05
Freshest News.

Mr.. Jospeh Willard, for long time
clerk Of the superior court of Massachu-
setts, in Boston, relates in his "Half a
Century With Judges and Lawyers
many good anecdotes.
Colonel Edward @. Parker, who was
rather pedantic, wrote life of Mr..
Choate. He was relating an incident
which happened in the third century be-
fore Christ, about the,time Of the death
of Ptolemy III, and he appealed to John
s. Holmes, who stood by.
Didn't he die about that time,
John2"
who's that that's deadP" asked
Holmes.
"Ptolemy III, !" said Parker
What Whatp said Holmes, stretch.
ing out his hands. "You don't say he 4
dead?"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-05
Professor Huxley.

Professor Huxley was man Of very
simple and direct manner. In the class
room he made his lectures graphic by
finding illustrations for scientific truths
in everyday examples, as when, in treat
ing of animals that change their color,
he referred to the fact that when he was
tired or nervous he fancied he was grayer
than usual. He was gallant to the fair
sex. One Of them, who attended his
South Kensington lectures, asked him
to introduce her to Herbert Spencer and
was amused by his mock serious re-
sponse, II thought / was your first
love" To this same lady he said, in
talking about the death of Agassiz, the
news of which be had just heard, II
wonder where he is?'' He made the re-
mark in tone of profound sadness.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-05
An Absentminded Preacher.

An odd circumstance happened once
at Winchester. As DR.. Wilson was one
Sunday morning going through the
streets toward the cathedral he heard a
woman cry: "Mackerell All alive, all
alive, or And on his arrival at the
church he began the service as follows:
when the wicked man turneth away
from his wickedness and doeth that
which is lawful and right, ne shall save
his soul alive. alive, or These last
words the doctor proclaimed aloud, in
the true tone Of the fishwoman, to the
great surprise of the congregation. But
the good doctor was so studious and alb
sent that he knew not what he had
done. Household Words.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-05
Eggplant and Brains.

It is believed by many clever people
that the eggplant contains lot Of brain
food. know great many eat it for
that reason, and the men who are espe-
cially fond of 1t are men of brains. I re-
member an excursion to Trenton ON q
certain occasion, for business purposes,
with Edward Cooper as the leader of
the expedition We paused at hotel
for dinner. Eggplant sliced and fried
was on the table Mr.. Cooper said he
would have some, instead of soup. Then
came fish, and he said he would stick
to the eggplant When the entree came
on, we thought he might join us, but
he asked for more eggplant Then the
roast was served, but he whispered to
the waiter If he had little more egg
plant he would give him half dollar.
He refused the ice cream and cake and
had another piece Of eggplant and dis
posed Of the last slice in the hotel as we
finished our coffee Mr.. Cooper was
elected mayor Of New York the follow
ing month. New York Press.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-05
Dancing In the Cathedral Of seville.

A singular and attractive relic of the
custom of dancing in churches is still
practiced three times year in the great
cathedral Of Seville-namely, on the
feasts Of the Immaculate Conception and
of Corpus Christi, and ON the last three
days of the carnival Ten choristers,
dressed in the costume of pages of the
time Of Philip II, with plumed hats,
dance stately but most graceful meas
ure for about half an hour within the
iron screens In front of the high altar.
They are dressed in blue and white for
the Blessed Virgin and in red and white
for Corpus Christi. The boys accompany
the minuetlike movements with the
clinking of castanets. During the meas
ure hymn arranged for three voices,
with orchestral accompaniment, is sung
n honor Of the blessed sacrament =
Curious Church Customs, y" William
Andrews. 80, -
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-05
She Was Sorry.

He had been worshiping her for
months, but had never told her, and she
didn't want him to. He had come often
and staid late-very late-and she could
only sigh and hope. He was going away
the next day ON holiday, and he
thought the last night was the time to
spring the momentous question. He kept
it to himself, however, until the last
thing 1t twas IL 80 by the clock, and i,
was not very rapid clock.
Miss Mollie," he said tremulously
II am going away tomorrow.
"Are your she said, with the
thoughtlessness Of girlhood.
"Yes," he replied. care you sorry?'
Eyes, very sorry" she murmured
IT thought you might go away this
evening""
Then she gazed at the clock wistful
ly and said good night. Exchange.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-05
In the Same Boat.

Prompted by the feeling that it was
his duty, the bishop demonstrated with
one of his clergy for attending local
hunt.
well, your lordship," replied the
offender, II really do not see that there
is any more harm in hunting than in
going to ball. "
II presume" answered his lordship,
THAT you refer to having seen my name
down among those who attended Lady
Somerville's ball, but / assure you
throughout the whole evening I was
never once in the same room as the
dancers. +"
THAT, my lord, is exactly how ]
stand-I was never in the same field as
the hounds. "
Then the bishop sat down, and silence
reigned. London Tit Bits.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-05
California Redwoods,

With the character and extent Of Cal
ifornia mountain forests most persons
are tolerably familiar, as a large por-
tion of them can be seen from the great
interior valleys, the traveller also get
ting glimpse of them when crossing
over the Sierra by rail But about the
redwood lands situated far from the
main lines of travel and difficult of ap-
proach few persons have much accurate
information and yet the tree growth
here presents more that is calculated to
interest and attract even the unscientifio
mind than anything found on the
mountains, save only the few scattered
groves of the Sequoia gigantea, our
wonderful "big trees i" With the ex-
ception Of the latter, the average size of
the redwood, the Sequoia sempervirens,
greatly exceeds that of any other class
Of the conifers, the quantity of lumber
they turn ont TO the acre being without
any parallel elsewhere. The total prod
uct Of the redwood forests of California
amounts to about 100000 feet per
year. Wood and Iron.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-05
Gentlemen and Cats Objectionable.

The following shows how the new
woman is getting ON. Not only have
men lost their attractions for her, but
mice, it would seem, have lost their
terrors:
Required, furnished apartments for
nine ladies. Accommodation for bicy.
cles. Gentlemen and cats objected to-
Write B. o."
So far as the men are concerned, how
ever, this strikes me as little previous
Would it not have been better to wait
and see whether any living man would
dare to trust himself under the same
roof with nine bicycling femalesa feel
confident that these vestals may dismiss
their fears. London Truth.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-05
An Odd Custom.

The Oldest temperance society in the
world is the abstaining commune in
Achlyka, in Siberia, all of whose mem
bers are strict teetotalers every day in
the year except enc. Regularly on the
first day Of September, year after year,
all the adult members Of the commune
assemble in the parish church, and ev-
cry one takes solemn vow before the
altar to drink no wine, beer or spirits
from the morrow" of the following
day for the whole year. The clause
from the morrow" is introduced in or
der to give them a reward for their vir-
tues in the shape of whole day of
drunken carnival As soon as they leave
the church they begin to indulge in q
horrible bacchanalian drinking, which
continues throughout the day, until nei-
ther @aa nor woman in the village is
Sober. This is naturally followed by
considerable physical suffering, and
then by mental remorse, whereupon the
penitent parish enters upon its twelve
month of model sobriety, and all live
like the Rechabites. Some students
imagine that this queer proceeding may
be prehistoric tribal custom.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-05
Art Critics.

Some genuine "voces populi" over
heard at the academy are given in The
National Observer. The writer "came
upon couple of old men entranced
with the realism of Mr. joys Bays
water Bus That's what call pic
ture, cried one of the patriarchs. 'You
can read the advertisements SO plain.
''But the best remark Of all was made
by comely dame anent Mr.. Sydney P.
Halls Viva voce In the Old Schools, Ok
ford Which Of them is Viva Vocef
she inquired Of her cavalier, who replied
evasively, i suppose the one bending
over the table.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-05
why We Eat Soup First.

1t has been remarked that the habit Of
beginning dinner with soup doubtless
grew out of the fact that aliment in this
readily digested form soon enters the
blood and rapidly refreshes the hungry
man. In two or three minutes after TAX
ing plate of good warm consomme the
feeling Of WEAKNESS disappears, and the
temper is apt to be greatly improved.
The custom Of taking glass of sherry
before dinner is spoken Of by Sir Henry
Thompson as 'gastronomical and
physiological blunder. ("
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-05
Don't Garry Out the En.ct.

VERY few women are altogether con-
sistent in their tailor rigs, " remarked
u masculine critic "They are very apt
to commit some little solecism in their
dress that quite spoils the general effect.
II saw funny sight today that was
case in point. A pretty girl rode past
me on a very handsome horse. She wore
skirt and shirt and looked very nice,
thought, until her horse broke into a
canter.
Then suddenly up rose two excres-
cences on either side Of her, which bob
bed about in the most ridiculous man
ner. They were the big leg o. mutton
sleeves of her shirt-very pretty and
becoming in their place, but utterly abb
surd for riding, The effect as she gal
loped off ahead of me was indescribably
funny"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-05
How Proud He Was.

Sir John Hopkins, admiral of the
British feet which came here on the
occasion of the Columbian celebration
of 1898, appeared ON deck in fine new
uniform and said to Julian Ralph,
who was his guest on the Blake at the
time: "Will you look at mef Ibeg you
TO do me the favor to look at me. y
"Sir john" said Ralph, II should
think you would feel proud. Proud,
me boy p said Sir John; "I'm as proud
as puppy dog with a gladiolus in his
mouth.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-05
A ReaRoner.

"There, Willie, said the lads moth
er, sis 10 cents for you. Now, what are
you going to do with it?"
"Save it up to buy fireworks for the
Fourth of July" replied the boy in a
tone whose positiveness was almost de-
fiant.
why, Willie, You know you are saw
ing up your money to give to the hea-
then.
"Y-yes'm, but the Chinese are hea-
then, aren't theyr"
Eyes, dear. f"
"And the Chinese make the firecrack-
ers, don't theyf"
II am told they do.
"Well, then, the beathen'll get my
money just the same, so it's all right "
Burlington ia Journal
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-05
rrouble In the srenarerie.

lyon look as if you needed hair
cut" said the elephant, nosing about
the lions cage
Before you go around making re-
marks about other peoples appearance
you'd better trim down your ears, " re-
torted the lion, shaking his name "You
show your ivories too much when You
talk anyhow. "---Chicago Tribune.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-05
As Many Laughs as There Are vowels.

Laughter has long been recognized as
the sole property Of man and as that
divine virtue of much suffering hnniaHE.
ity which separates it distinctly from
the lower beasts, No scientist has hith-
erto sought however, to analyze this
peculiar hoise of mirth. 1t has remain
ed for a Brussels investigator to deci-
pher the philosophy of laughter There
are as many laughs as there are VOW
els" he declares. Persons who laugh
on A laugh openly and frankly. The
laugh in E is appropriate to melancholy
persons. The I is the habitual laugh Of
naive, slavish, timid or irresolute per-
sons. 1t is also the laugh of blonds.
The o indicates generosity and hardi-
hood. Shun like pestilence those that
laugh in U. 1t is the tone of misers and
hypocrites Beware, by all means Of
the laugh in U. 1t is thus that one may
laugh and laugh and be a villain
still. Exchange.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-05

Katie, " sternly exclaimed the little
girls father at the breakfast table, lyon
are too noisy shall certainly have TO
punish you"
well. there amt anybody holdin
You. is theref" said Katie, with fash
ing eye and quiyering lip Current
Literature
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-05
Ohiyalry.

The word chivalry is from the French
chevalerie, riders ON horses. Chivalry
as an institution was in its prime from
about the beginning Of the tenth century
TO about the close Of the fifteenth. A
century added for its growth and anoth-
er for its decline will cover its total his
torv
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-05
This E.plains 1t at Last.

A greater number of men than Of wo-
men become stout late in life. No salts
factory explanation 10 offered of this
fact unless it be that the women are
kept thin worrying about the men. -
Somerville Journal
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-05

1t has been found that the growth Of
lettuce subjected to the rays Of the cleo
trio light is considerably fastened, but
unfortunately the operation Of the cleo
trio light ON other useful plants is not
uniform.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-05

! Bennington. Vt. is said TO have been
named from Benning Wentworth, the
governor Of New Hampshire, who, in
1884, gave the grant and charter for the
town. ---Detroit Tribune
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-05

General Nathaniel Greene, during his
retreat before the British in 1881, fought
o battle at settlement In North Caro-
Lima ever since called Greensboro. -
pnstoa RpdnnA
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-05
Loved Hls FELLOW Men.

Diggs--Scribuloua must be a very
sympathetic man.
Figgs--What makes you think sof
Diggs--He was asked to send copy
Of his latest book to the hospitals, and
he wouldn't do it. --Pittsburg Post Dis
match
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-05
Love Grown Cola.

She Sreproachfully)--You said you
would die for me.
He (stifiy)--I was referring to my
whiskers, madam. Detroit Free Press
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-05

A blow ON the head seems to cause a
fiasn Of light in the eyes because light
is the only impression the optical nerve
is capable Of receiving.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-05

Sun spots. now believed TO have an
effect ON meteorological phenomena,
were first observed IN 1911
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-05

Barley is ons of the most ancient Of
planta
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-05

the principal Cities, Towns and
villages In the States Of Kentucky. Tennessee,
Alabama, Mississippi, North and South Caro-
lima, Georgia and Florida.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-28
Will Bring Suit.

Captain w. H. Kitchin is making
preparation for suit to test the ques-
ton as to whether or not the nine new
directors for the penitentiary were
properly elected. The suit will not be
Captain Kitchin's suit in name, but his
in interest, as it was agreed that he
should be made agent of the peniten-
tiarv by the new Board of Directors.
Captain Kitchin has employed Captain
w. n. Day and ex-Judge McRae: his
son, W. w. Kitchin, of Roxboro, and
ex-Judge Spier Whitaker, of Raleigh.
The fight will be made largely on the
question of the election OF the new di-
rectors It was ruled bv the President
of the Senate that inasmuch as only
seventy-seyen votes were cast for the
new directors, and eighty-slx votes we've
majority of the members of the Leg
islature-elect, there being no quorum,
the election would not hold. Captain
kitchln and his counsel will make the
point that it majority Of the members
of the Legislature present voted for the
new directors the election was valid, as
any other general legislative act would
have been, and the question Of quorum
of the members-elect was not to be
| considered.
Suit will probably be brought against
| Governor Carr to compel him to Issue
commissions to the nine newly-elected
directors OF the penitentiary. The Leg
islature set the third Wednesday in
April as the time for the meeting OF
the new directors, and 1t depends upon
whether or not the five old directors
recognize and meet with the new ones
as to what proceedings will be taken in
the matter Captain Kitchin is san
cuine, and expects to win the suit for
the new directors, which means that In
that event be will be made the States
agent for the penltentlary.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-28
Resolutions Of Sympathy.

st a meeting of the Scotland Neck
Lodge, L. D., A +. and A. NJ. the fol
lowing resolutions were adopted
Whereas it hath pleased the all-wise
Father 10 remove from our midst our
our beloved brother, /. L. kitcbin, we
bow in humble submission TO His will.
feeling that our loss is his eternal gain.
We extenc our heartfelt svmpa,hles 10
his bereaved family.
While we cherish lively recollection
OF his virtues, we cover his frailties
with the mantle Of that charity which
extends beyond the grave TO the bound
less realms Of eternity.
We rejoice In the hope that We shall
meet in the celestial Lodge above,
where the Supreme Architect Of the
universe presides IN that house not
made with hands eternal in the heav-
ems"
Resolved, That these resolutions be
entered upon the minutes OF the Lodge,
a copy sent to the family Of the deceas-
ed and that the same be published in
the SCOTLAND NECK DEMOCRAT
E w. HYMAS,
w. f. WHITMoRE,
G. HOFFMAN,
J. R. Pope,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-28
Justice Rufhn Killed.

Mr. Joseph Ruffin, Justice of the
Peace living near Battleboro, went into
his field few days ago where his hands
were at work. A difficulty of words
arose between him and some of the
a shovel from which he fell uncon-
sclous. Afterwards regaining conscious
ness he went to his home but soon died
from the effects of the blow.
The foregoing is in substance what
appeared in the daily papers. Mr.. Ruf-
fin was man of family and left a
wife and several children.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-28
To Make Pure Blood

There is no medicine before the peO-
pie equal to Hoods Sarsaparllla. 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 favOrlte ca
thart1c with every one who tries them.
25c. per box. ,oI.-L,l
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-28
HARRIS LITHIA WATER.
The Most Wonderful Water in
THE WORLD.

Asheville, n. c., September 9, 1898.
Harris Lithia Water Co,
Harris Springs, S. c.:
We have been selling the Harris
Lithia Water for some time, and find
it a ready seller those who have tried
it are loud in its praise. The doctors
here regard 1t superior to either the
Buffalo or Londoobe Waters We
predict for 1t a wonderful sale when Its
merits become more generally known.
Yours very truly,
RAYSOR & SMITH,
Prescription Druggists.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-28
COMING AND GOING.


Solicitor c. NJ. Bernard Of Greenvillt
was here few days ago.
Mr.. Willie Madry came up from Con
etoe a few days ago TO visit his mother
Mrs. :. + Dunn went to Tillery Sat
urday to visit Mrs r. r. Cowles.
DR.. Frank Whitehead went 10 New
York last week
Mr.. w L. Harrell went to Norfolk
on a short trip last week
Mr.. y. Blggs went to Norfolk Mon
| day on business trip.
Miss Bette Tlllery has been here
some days on visit to her sister, Mrs.
]. P. Futrell
,irs. \. Biggs and her daughter, Miss
Annie, returned Monday from a visit
to Williamson.
Mr.. Thomas Gunter of Enfield was
here few days ago visiting the family
of Mr.. g. A. Savage.
The editor of THE DEMOCRAT went
to Norfolk to-day "wednesday to pur-
chase some supplies for the job depart
ment of this paper
Mr.. H. F. Harris, of Greenvllle, re-
turning from trip to the western part
Of the State, stopped over here night
and day last week with his son, Mr. J.
l.. Harris
Capt. w. H. Day was here last week
and ex-Judge Spier Whitaker was here
Sunday. They were here in the inter
est OF the suit to be brought against
Gov. Carr concerning the directors of
the penitentiary.
Col. A. L. Smith of Charlotte spent
Sunday and Monday here on visit to
his relatives. He was bright and sun
shiny as usual, and says he thinks
Democrats ought certainly to win in the
next election.
Mr.. R. L. Hardy returned Monday
from GOldsbOro where he was called a
few DAYS ago by the death of his mother
who died in Johns Hopkins hospital in
Baltimore. She had been there only
short while. THE DEMOCRAT joins Mr.
Hardy's friends in sympathy with him
in his bereavement.
Mr.. J. d. Perry returned last Satur-
day from the Chicago Watch Institute
where he has been since last May, TAX
ing course of training for the work of
jeweler and engravsr. He is prepared
to do any and all kinds of work both as
jeweler and engraver. Some of his
work which has been seen here is very
pretty.
Mr.. S. w. Edwards who has been in
Virginia some time on a visit to his
relatives, returned last week. He says
he had fine sport hunting deer. He
shot at three deer in a bunch, broke
The legs Of every one of them and as
one rose to run he shot and killed him,
while the other two flOundered around |
with broken legs until the dogs came
upon and killed them.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-28
Rules Adopted BY the N. c. Press
Association April IT, 1893.

-Tbe sum Of not less than five cents
g g, limo viI be charged for 'cards OF
tbanEs" resolutions of respect" and
aobituary poetry" also for obituary
,.1tine- her than those which the ed
it,r himself shall give as matter OF
Notices Of church and society and
al cher entertainments from which
rovenae is to be derived will be charg-
III for At the rate of five cents line.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-28
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Dress-making.

Miss Kate p. Savage and Mrs. w. w.
Pope cut and fit dresses in the latest
STYLES. Patronage of friends and the
nuhlic generally solicited. Rooms at
the ]. C. Randolph place,
2JS I'm SCOTLAND NECK, \. G.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-28

Asheville, n c., April "a. 1893.
An extended clinical use OF the Har-
ris Lithia Water prompts me TO the
statement that | regard it as one Of the
best. If not the best, Lithia Water
known to the profession. In the CON
dition of Phosphate Urine, its action
is marvellous. Its use in the Rheu-
matte and Gouty Diathesis afford me
more comfort than either the Buffalo
or Londonderry Waters. Very truly
yours,
I0uN HEN N-II IIANfS II n