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Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
EUGENE FIELD DEAD.
THE WELL KNOWN POET
DIES SUDDENLY.
Stricken by Heart Disease While Asleep
sketch Of His Career-Won His RePuta-
ton In the West-Was Great Ad-
mIrer of Little Children.

CHICAGO, Nov. 5.-Eugene Field,
poet, story writer and newspaper
man, whose works were read and ad-
mired in all parts of this country, died
in bed at his home in Buena Park, q
suburb of this city, about 5 o'clock
yesterday morning, from heart disease.
Eugene Field, newspaper worker,
poet and friend of the children, was
born in st. Louis, No., September Fl,
1850. He was the son of Roswell Mar
tin and Francis Reed Field. His
father was a distinguished lawyer and
one of the counsel of bred Scott in the
famous slave case. His mother died
in his infancy, and his childhood was
passed in the care of his cousin, Miss
French, at Amherst, Mass. At the
age of Is he entered Williams college,
but, his father dying soon after, his
guardian placed him in Knox college
at Galesburg, Ill. He remained there for
eighteen months, and completed his
EDUCATION in the Missouri state uni
verSity. In 1871 he made six months
tour of the continent, and in 1872 en-
tered upon his career as newspaper
worker, receiving his first employ
mert on the st, Louis journal. In
1873 he married Miss Julia Comstock
of St Joseph. She was the sister of
college friend, and it was case of
love at first sight. Many of the hours
of his courtship were passed in Low
ers' Lane" at st, Joseph. which he has
memoralized in verse. Shortly after
his marriage he became reporter on
the st. Louis Evening Journal,
and in q short time VS.
advanced to city editor. In 1875
he went to the st. Joseph
Gazette, but soon returned to st. Louis
and from 1876 to 1880 was an editorial
writer on the st. Louis Times-J ournal.
In 1881 he accepted the position of edi-
torial writer on the Kansas City
Times. In 1881 he went to Denver,
where he became managing editor of
the Tribune. 1t was while on the
latter paper that he attained his repu-
tation as a writer of droll, humorous
prose, and dainty verse. In 1888 he
went,to Chicago, accepting position
on the Morning News, now the Record,
with which paper he was connected
without interruption until the day of
his death.
The year 1SsO-9O he spent with his
family in Europe, where he extended
his wide acquaintance with literary
people, and was the recipient of many
fattering attentions. Field was
careful but prolific writer. His in
Vulnerable verses in the newspapers
have been widely copied. His pub
lished works are 1.-THE Holy Cross and
Other Tales" Little Book of Profit
able Tales" Little Book of Western
Verse;" Second Book of Verse;,
"Wth Trumpet and Drum" and, in
collaboration with his brother Ros-
well, ECHOES From the Sabine Farm,
a Metrical Translation of Horace"
Mr.. Field left widow and five chill
dren. Mr.. Field was kind husband and
attectionate father, passionately fond
not only of his own children, but of
all the children of the world, and his
home life was delightful
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
Increase in E1pross Chnrro..

New YORK, Nov. A large increase
in the rates for transporting money
by express orderswenA into effect yes.
terday. This increase is said to aver.
age 20 per cent between points east of
Chicago, and even more to points
west of that place. This increase OF
rates is regarded as another blow in
the warfare waged for some time past
between express companies and the
State and National banks throughout
the country, and which, it is said, will
be carried to Congress by the banks.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
A Historical Farm Sold.

NORFOLK, Va, Nov. 5. - The farm
known as the "Old Temple farm on
the York river at Yorktown, has just
been sold to a man from Columbus,
Ohio. This is the farm on which Lord
CORVALLIS surrendered to the COM
bined armies Of Washington and La
fayette, October 10, 1881. A portion
of the buildings then standing still
emain.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
STRIKE PROBABLE.
Dissatisfied Coal Miners at Weir City Send
the Operators an UltImatum.

the Operators an UltImatum.
WEIR CRY, Kan, Nov. Sat mass
meeting of the miners of Cherokee
county, the coal operators were given
until the 9th to grant the de-
mands of the men for a raise of
the mining scale and a reduction
in the price of powder. If some
concessions are not made there will
By strike The prevailing price in this
district siRce the strike of '93 has
been so cents ton, mine run, in sum-
mer and So cents in winter. This year
the companies refuse to pay the win
ter price, which should have gone into
effect September |, and are still pay
ing only so cents. Delegates from
each mine visited their own companies
and asked for 5215 cents and 60 cents,
with reduction OF so cents a keg on
powder. No satisfactory answer was
obtained from any of the companies
and an ultimatum was sent the oper-
ators as above stated.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
Fire at Atchlsou.

ATCHIsON, Kan, Nov ga fire in
the rear of Porter & Swans dry goods
store.a $40 Commercial street at 2
o'clock this morning bid fair for
while to wipe out one of the most val.
liable blocks in the city. Prompt &C.
ton on the part of the fire department
extinguished the fire, but the stock of
goods was almost totally destroyed by
fire, smoke and water. The stock was
insured for 500, 600
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
Rich Find Of Gold Ore,

COLORADO SPRINGS, Col, Nov. Sin
Airheart lease of the Anchoria- Leland
company's claim at Cripple Creek q
six-inch streak of bonanza ore has just
been encountered at depth of PSI
feet. Select samples from half ton
of the rich ore assays s97, el0.S0 to the
ton. The strike is one of the most
marvellous yet made in the gold camp.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07

GUTHRIE, Okla, Nov. 5.--Left Hand,
one of the chiefs of the Cheyenne In
dians, has caused a sensation to his
tribe by willing all his property to a
white man named Butler, who did
him an act of kindness many years
ago. He also provided that Butler
shall have the custody of his youngest
child TO raise him in the ways of the
white man, Left Hand has a great
deal of land situated on Deer creek.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
Extension of civil Service Recommended.

WASHINGTON, Nov. Secretary
Smith will recommend to the Presi-
dent the placing of the law clerks OF
the Interior department and general
land office under the civil service rules.
lie will also suggest that all members
of the clerical force in the Indian
office not now under the civil service
be included in the order
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
Two Bullets in uls,on's Head.

TOPEKA, Kan, Nov. 5.-Ehe body OF
Edward Illston, who was slain by Abe
Coulter, was taken up to-day and ex.
amined by experts. Two bullets were
found in the head. Coulter claimed
that he had shot Illston only once.
The discovery lessons his chances OF
escaping the penitentiary on the plea
of accidental shooting.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
Burglars Rounded Up by Posse.

HOLDEN, Mo-, Nov. 5.-Three men
were brought through this city this
morning on their way to Warrensburg
in charge of a posse headed by Alex
and Wash Long. The men are
strangers and are wanted for breaking
into several houses near Kingsville
and carrying off clothing. They were
found asleep in a molasses mill of this
CITY
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07

Blanche Lamont, for which he has
been on trial since July % last. The
jury was out twenty minutes and ar
rived at the verdict on the first ballot.
AS there was no recommendation of
mercy the punishment was fixed at
death.
The case will be appealed to the
supreme court, and it is expected that
nearly year will lapse before de-
cision will be obtained.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
THE EARTH QUAKE.
Central and Mississippi Valley States
Shaken I'm.

Central and Mississippi Valley States
Shaken Up.
KANSAS CITY, NO.. Nov. 1.-The
earthquake shocks which startled the
people of this city at Sis o'clock this
morning and which caused about half
of them to get out of bed and wander
about their homes in search of bur-
glars, were general throughout the
Mississippi valley. Shocks were felt
from Michigan to Louisiana and from
Ohio to Kansas. Reports from points
throughout this wide territory agree
that the shock occurred precisely at
sis o'clock and lasted not longer than
minute. Reports differ as to the
number of distinct shocks. All agree
that there were two shocks and many
reports are that there were three, the
last faint and almost imperceptible.
Every town in Kansas and Missouri
fek the shock.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
FOR HARMONY.
Council of Prominent DemOcra tic Leaders
Held at Kansas City.

Oh
Held at Kansas City.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Nov. GA num-
Der of Democratic gentlemen met at
the Victoria hotel yesterday, among
them Messrs. NJ. L. Benton, M. A.
Fyke, J. S. Grosshart, j. C. Brown,
John L. Christian, Edgar P. Mann,
Charles w. Green, o. S. Hoss, E.. A.
Barbour, II. w. Salmon and s. b.
Cook, members of the Democratic
state central committee, and Messrs.
Siebert and Lesueur.
The conference was one in the in
terest of party harmony, and the ex-
pressions were unanimously in favor
of careful and conservative action, and
such a general course on the part OF
Democrats as will bring about recon
citation between the various senti-
ments in the party and strength for
the contest of 1896
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07

guilty of murder in the first degree at
Q o'clock Saturday night. He took
the verdict calmly, and left the court
room as nOnchalently as he had en-
tered it on any day of his trial, not
withstanding the fact that death
stares him in the face.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07

GUTHRIE, Okla, Nov. Sin Lincoln
county, east of here, thieves entered a
district school house and stole the
stove and chairs and the window sash
from the windows. and even took up
the hoor.and hauled it away, leaving
desksand books piled in heap out.
eide
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
Corbett talks About Retirement.

MEMHHIs, Tenn, Nov. 5.-James j.
Corbett will leave tonight for New
York He says he will pay no more
attention to Fitzsimmons, and Is con-
temDlating final retirement from the
ring.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
Srlnneapolls Job Printers strike.

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Nov. 1.-The
Union job printers of Minneapolis
struck this morning for thirty cents
an hour and nine hour day. They
have been getting 20 % cents an hour
for ten hour day. Nearly 200 men
are out
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
Cnntnin KIrkman Eronernted.

FORT RILEY, Kan, Nov. captain
Joel T, Kirkman, who has been on
trial before court of United States
army officers, charged with conduct
unbecoming an officer, has been &C
quilted on every charge and specifca
tion
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
Forrer Ward Arrestsd.

WASHINGTON, Nov s. News has
reached here Of the arrest in Teguci.
palpa, the capital of Honduras, OF A
X. Ward, the Memphis, Tenn, forger
who .defraaded people and banks o.
$4,000.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07

DECATUR, III, Nov. 5. = Powers
Grand opera house block burned last
night. The total loss is estimated al
$4,000. At 1880 a. m. the fire wal
under control
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-11-07
HOLMES is CONVICTED.
Murder in the First Degree the Verdict
of the Jury.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov 5.-H. Fl.
Holmes, the arch-criminal of the pres
emit time, accused of at least six
murders and countless numbers of
other crimes, but never before put on
trial for his misdeeds, was found
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-12-12

Nine reasons why Ayers Sarsaparilla
should be taken in preference to any
other blood-puritier: LIST. The drugs
from which it is made are the most
carefully selected, 2nd. They are com
bined IN such scientific proportions, that
they may always be depended upon for
successful results. 3D. 1t is a concen-
trated extract, only small doses being
required. 4th 1t is perfectly safe.
either for young or old. 9th. II acts
upon the blood more speedily than any
other blood-puritier. 9Th 1t cures
disease by removing the conditions
which make sickness possible. and
therefore cures permanently. 18th. This
remedy has Weil-known scientific
value and its formula is familiar to
scientific men. Sth. 1t has been be-
lore the public for half a century.
Druggists and physicians recommend
It, and employ it in their practic. 9Th.
t was the only Sarsaparilla admitted
at the Worlds Fair. 1t stands first It
leads all other blood-puritiers. Be sure
your druggist sells you Ayers Sarsa-
parilla. 1t cures others, and will cure
you.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-12-12
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

Tie Presidents message is long and
exhaustive. It's characteristic Of Mr.
ClcayeIand to say things in very
strong and iorcibie style. His last
message is not different from the
o,hers IN this.
TIE DEMOCRAT has not the space
this week in which to review the mes
sage. We shall from time to time
during the early stages Of the present
sitting Of Congress publish such parts
Of the message az we think most inter
esting to cur readers The President
gave more attention to the financial
question than TO any other one subject.
His discussion Of the question is long
and strong The main point in it,
perhaps, might be considered his sug-
gestions for the retiring Of greenhacks.
His position on many points IS en-
dorsed by the party generally, but, a.
might be expected, there is difference
Of opinion between Mr.. Cleveland and
many good democrats.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-12-12
orr 1NEU VOLUME.

TIE DEMOCRAT this week enters upon
a new volume Il has been under the
sole management Of the present editor
for eight Years We have neither the
space nor the inclination nov to reEle"
the work Of the paper during thee
wears. We take time to say this much,
however Scotland Neck is quite dlf-
fercnt in many respects from what 1t
was eight years ago. The population.
bv actual census, has increased about
- per cent in the past five years
What effort TIE DEMOCRAT has made
for the improvement Of the town and
what interest it has shown in the de-
veopment Of the community, It's readers
already know. If We have made any
record it speaks for itself if we have
made none there IS nothing to say.
So we leave ali that TO the public, and
look ahead as we have tried to do all
the while.
We make no promises as to our
future effort but we are gratlfied TO
be able to state that the patronage OF
the paper is more satisfactory to-Gay
than it ever has been. This is true in
general termes only, as most OF our
patronage comes from beyong the cor
pOrate limits of Scotland Neck.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-12-12
Az Frs
The Only Worlds Fair SarsaparilIa
NOTICED!

In pursuance of an order made in
the special proceedings now pending In
the Superior Court of Halifax county
OF selling land for assets, entitled r. II
Smith, Executor of J. r Herring, dec.
against w. II. Kltchin, n. B. Josey
JAS L. Josey and wife and others, ]
VIII, on the 2lst day of December, 1895
in the town OF Scotland Neck, n. c..
sell at public auction to the highest
bidder the following described real es
tate That piece of land in HALIFAX
county, beginning at stake on Black
burns Branch on the East side Of the
w. and V. Railroad (the Scotland Neck
Branch,) 90 feet from the center of the
road bed of SAID railroad, thence run
ming parallel with said railroad towards
Halifax Isl poles, near cattle-gnard, to
q stake, 50 feet from the center of said
railroad, thence North Az poles. East
80 poles and ID links to stake near a
blackgum IN James \. Smiths line,
thence South % East, 1877 poles and -
links to three pines in James n. Smith
llne- thence South 81 West, so poles to
Blackburn's Branch, thence up SAID
Branch to the beginning, containg 6S
acres more Or less.
Also the two following described
tracts In Halifax county One tract
beginning at a stake in little drain on
Mrs. Susan Smiths corner, thence
South - West, 100 poles to a stake
thence North 70 West, 53H poles to a
small red oak, thence North ID East,
1879 poles to J n. Smiths line, thence
South 81 East, 10 poles to a stump,
thence South 80, East 80 poles to the
beginning, containing 595 acres more
Or less. The other tract adjoining the
above described tract, beginning at a
small red oak, corner of above tract
thence North "a West 154 poles to a
sweet gum on side Of a lane, thence
North g East 9 poles, thence South S75
East 81 poles, thence South l3 West,
139 poles to the beginning, containing
33I acres more or less, bang the same
two tracts conveyed to j. r. Herring
by Isaac H. Smith and wife by deed of
Record III Book -, page 179
Terms Of sale One half cash, bal
ance in Il months, title retained until
all purchase money is paid. This Nov.
20, 1899. r. II. SMITH, Executor,
IL Il ot J. r. Herring, dec.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-12-12
UHaT SHALL WE DO?

For some time past TIE DEMOCRAT
has had very little to say about the
material interest Of Scotland Neck.
apart from the general interest Of the
State and Eastern Carolina especially
The time has come, however, when we
feel called upon to make some sugges-
tions to the people of Scotland Neck
concerning the direct interests Of the
town.
We are nearing the end of the year
and it is well enough to take brief
RETROSPECT of our towns progress fer
the past one or two years.
One thing is as certain as the unal-
terable law that effect follows cause (;
and that IS, the South is destined, III the
near future. to make most marvellous
progress along hines Of industry and
ENTERPRISE that have not been touched
heretofore. This is the prevailing
opinion as expressed through the diff
ferent industrial journals Of the country.
The great Exposition at Atlanta has
given to the people OF all parts Of the
country an opportunity to observe
the wonderful resources Of this great
section Of country, and they have not
been slow to seize the opportunity.
The spirit Of enterprise and q dlspO-
sition to move up on industrial lines
can be seen in most thrifty localities in
the South but we desire to ask If
Scotland Neck has fully caught the
spirit as It is moving other places to
quicken pace in progress and enter
prise.
Speaking plainly, TIE DEMOCRAT
fears that if there are not some
steps taken. and that right soon, for
some new and encouraging enterprises,
Scotland Neck will be regarded as at
least being slow IN comparison to what
it formerly has been. We dislike to
write in somhre mood or speak discour-
aginglv about the future Of the town );
but as a community we might as
well look things squarely in the face
as they really are In our opinion, it
is getting time for Scotland Neck to
wake up again, as It did 4 few years
ago. We fear that a sort of lathargv
has settled down upon some OF our
people If 50, it is dangerous to our
material welfare to allow such q state
of things to exist for a single day. Are
we moving, or are we standing still :?
Is Scotland Neck putting forth as
strong effort for real development as
some other towns around us? Is their
anything We can do that we are not
doing? Are we glad to meet stran-
ger who Is looking for "hustling
town? And when we meet him can
we say, .Come to Scotland Neck?
The DEMOCRAT throws out these sug-
gestiors and hopes that our business
men and citizens generally will ponder
the matter. We regard it as very i'm
pOrtant.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-12-12
NOTES BY THE VA Y.

The editor of THE DEMOCRAT has
taken short trip to Wake and Har-
nett counties. 1t is most gratifying to
US to find the people in those sections
in fine spirits, cheerful, hopeful and in
dependent. 1t is the expression of ev-
cry one, from the smallest one-h horse far
mer to the large lard holder, that there
is more real independence in the coun-
try now than there has been since the
war. Happy ought that people to be
who can say that they are dependent
on no one.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-12-12
Executors Notice!

Having this day qualified before the
clerk of the Superior Court Of Halifax
county as executor Of the last VIII and
testament of w. II. Smith, deceased, /
hereby notify all persons holding
claims against the estate of said de-
ceased to present them to me at Roxo-
bel, n c., before the lst day of Janua-
~, 1897. All persons indebted to said
estate are notified to come forward and
settle Immediately.
This goth day of November, 1895.
THOs. S. NORFLEET,
~ ) ct Executor w. II. Smith.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-12-12

The Baptist State Convention which
was held at Greensboro closed Monday.
Rev. John F. White of Edenton, was
elected secretary Of the State Mission
Board as successor to the late Rev. c.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-12-12

Ayers Pills, being composed of the
essential virtues Of the best vegetable
aperlnts without any Of the woody or
ilbruous material whatever, is the reason
why they are SO much more effective
and valuable than any other cathartics.
The best family physic.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-12-12
1t is often a mystery how a cold has

II IS OI1tH q mystery HOW COlu has
been caught" The tact is, however,
that when the blood is poor and the
system depressed, one becomes pecu-
harry liable to diseases When the APP
petite or the strength tails, Ayers Sar-
slparllla should be taken without de-
lay.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-12-12

II Is always pleasant to wander I'M
der "the old home tree" where our
childhood days were so happily and
gleeiully spent. One can scarcely re-
strain sigh for the JOY OF the hours
when the
.'Hammer went Whack
Whack Whack
On the flat irons face
The hickory nuts to crack"
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-12-12

The North Carolina Methodist Con-
ference is in session at Elizabeth CITY
this week.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-12-12

AS an Illustration of how they make
meat III Harnett now, Mr.. Len Mat
thews recently killed hog that weigh
ed 647 pounds
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-12-12

Mr.. c. a. Maynard carried 80 con
victs from Raleigh last Thursday to
Roanoke Rapids to work on the new
factory buildings there. There are now
10 cOnvicts at work there.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-12-12

We have heard it remarked during
the past few days by many who had
made personal obsersavation, that the
Federal court at Raleigh has had many
tough cases, and that the pack amount
ed to almost rabble. 1t is said also
that the Federal court room is quite a
dirty place and docs no credit to Uncle
Sam.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-12-12

In Harnett and Wake, as in other
parts of the State, the farmers have
been able to pay all their accounts this
year, have a plenty OF next years sup
plies, and have, in many cases, paid
something on back debts.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-12-12

The most serious trouble we have en-
countered with the farmers is The chol-
era amongst their hogs. In Harnett
county many hogs ae dying of the
disease and it seems impossible for
them to check It at all.