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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-05-21
is THERE EUIC4 TION4L EN
THLSIA SW2

An Observing man of the county re
Gently asked Il, f there i much educa-
tional enthusiasm among the people.
such question can only be answer
ed by conclusions drawn from obscrEa-
ton, and one'- observation il confined
for the most part to the people lie Sec
most. 50 we based our answer on
what We have seen il Scotland Neck
and Halifax county generally and
making an honest answer, We we're
compelled to Say that we do not think
there : any very great amount Of en-
thusiasrn FOR education amongst the
people.
Perhaps We are not correct il our
concIusions, and if 40 we should be glad
to have some one set US straight about
the matter through our own columns
We do not know many young men
in Scotland Neck and community who
are making any very great sacrifice for
an education. There are not many
young men at college from this town
and immediate community.
This being the fact, is it not oppor-
tune that our people think little
along this line? Are there not boys
and young men in the community who
could have taken longer time in school
than they have taken? Are there not
boys and young men in the community
who could do more for themselves in
the matter Of education that they are
doing Are parents doing all they can
to encourage their children in this
matter? We will do well to think
about it.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-05-21
" HAT WE INHERIT

We are not to blame for. We cannot
be held responsible for the dispositions
aud tendencies which we derive from
our ancestors. nor are we responsible
for the germs of disease which NAV
manifest themselves in our blood as a
heritage from former generations. But
we are responsible if we allow these
germs to develop into serious diseases
which will impair our usefulness and
destroy our happiness. We are respon-
slble II we transmit to cur defendants
the disease germs which it is possible
for Us to eradicate by the use of Hoods
Sarsapanlla, the one true blood purifier
lhls medicine has power to make rich
red blood and establish perfect health
IN place of disease.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-05-21
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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-05-21
E,IEcTEIc BLIrIn~.

Electric Bitters is X medicine suited
for ano season but perhaps more gen
orally needed, when the languid eN
hausted feeling prevails when the hy
er IS torpid and sluggish and tho need
Of tonic and Alternative le felt \
prompt use Of this medicine has often
averted long ana perhaps fatal Billions
fevers No medicine VIII act more
surely In counteracting and freeing tho
system from the malaflal poison
Headache. indigestlon constipation
dizziness yield to Electric Bittcrs 800
and $ per bottle at F. T. Whiteheadf
Drug store.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-05-21

NOT PLE1 SEQ.

1t seems that there was much dis
pleasure at Russell's nomination for
Governor. The News & Observer gave
a compilation Of expressions by Re
publicans after the nomination The
following Will serve as sample
az have fought Dan Russell with all
my might said prominent New Han
over Republican, and ! am going to
fight him until ] see him buried SO
deep in November that he can never
again betray the Republican party IN
North Carolina.
1.-The Republican party has cut its
throat, and all the Democrats have got
to do now is to bury it IN November,
declared a delegate, as he wendell his
way to the depot"
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-05-21

From a letter written BY Rev. J.
Gunderman, Of Dimondale. Mich. We
are permitted to make this extract Il
have no hesitation in recommending
DR.. Kings New Discovery. a. the re-
suits were almost marvellous i'll thee
Of my wife. While was pastor II tie
BAPTIST church at Rive Junction Size
was brought down with pneumonia
succeeding La Grppe. Terrible par
oxysms Of coughing would last hours
with little interruption and it seemed
a i she could not survive them. A
friend recommended Or. Kings New
Discovery; il was quick in its work
and highly and highly satisfactory in
results Trial bottle, free al +. T.
Whitehead's Drug store. Regular SIC
50c and 500
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-05-21
ONCE MORE An OPPORTUNITY

For twenty-five years the Democrat
ic party gave as good State government
in North Carolina rs has ever been en-
joyed by any State in this Union Two
wears ago the unwise combination be-
tween the Republicans and Populists
broke the cham that had belted SO
many years with political prosperity in
North Carolina, and almost every right
thinking man in the State blushed for
some OF the acts OF the Legislature
elected by the combination mentioned.
Had those good and honest sons Of
toll who allowed themselves to be led
into the meshes Of political catch-net
a few years ago by men who were seek
ing office, renamed in the Democratic
party the State would have been saved
some Of its chagrin on account of the
results Of the combination and more
wrongs would have been righted than
have been. Indeed no one has yet
been able to point out one single wrong
that has been righted by the combina-
ton of Popullsts and Republicans two
years ago. \ great opportunity pre-
sented itself to the people OF North Car
Dina then, but the good men who were
fooled into the fusion made it possible
to let 1t slip.
To-day the same men are within
arms reach OF another great opportu-
nifty. The Republican convention at
Raleigh last week nominated D. /.
Russell for Governor, and it is safe to
say that if he should be elected there
are very few good men amongst the
POpulists who would not be ashamed
OF him as a Chief Magistrate Of the
great State of North Carolina. And As
with the Governor, so will if he with
many other State officers if the Repub-
licans get control.
There Is one way in which all this
can be avoided. Let the Populists who
were Democrats come back to their
proper place, lay aside whatever preiu-
dice they may have entertained and
vote the Democratic ticket. and the
State may be saved from Republican
rule. Otherwise it may not.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-05-21
THE NEWS &, OBSERVER.

The Raleigh News & Observer sent
out Sunday special North Carolina
Teachers Assembly edition, which is
another stroke Of enterprise for our
capital city's splendid daily. The pa
per gave cuts Of over thirty prominent
educators and friends Of education in
the State. together with a number OF
cuts showing Asheyille's principal
buildings and some of the scenery be
tween the sea-shore and the noun
tains.
The News & Observer is certainly en-
terprising and we are gratified at its
success. Mr.. Daniels is amongst the
leading newspaper men Of the country.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-05-21
IT IS WHITE.

At the Republican district conven-
ton in Weldon last week, ex-Solcitor
George II. White, colored, was nomi-
mated for Congress from this district.
The contest between White and Cheat
ham was very warm, but finally White
Won White and Cheatham are broth
ers-in-lav, but not on good terms at all
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-05-21
Secretaries Olney and Carlisle re

secretaries Olney and Carlisle re-
Gently consented, for the first time
since they held Office, to be photo
graphed seated at their desks. The
pictures were taken at the request OF
The Ladies Home journal, and will be
used to illustrate ex-Presldent Harri-
sons article describing the workings Of
the State Department in the July num-
Der Of that magazine.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-05-21

STATE OF ONO. CITY OF ToLEDo,
Lucas COUNTY.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
is the senior partner Of the firm Of f.
J. Cheney 4 Co., doing business in the
city Of Toledo. county ard state af0rc-
said, and that sad firm viii pay the
sum Of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case Of Catarrh that cannot
be cured BY tie use Of Halls Catarrh
Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9Th day Of Deem
Der, A. d. 1856. A. W. GLEASo<.
\~~y Notary Public.
SEAL.
i~~\
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system. Send
for testimonials. free
F. ]. CHENE1 4, Co. Toledo. O.
1@Sold By druggists, 75c.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-05-21

There were over sixty physicians Ii
censed by the State Board Of AIedica
examiners last week. Miss Joy Harris O.
Gullford county was among the nun
Der.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-05-21
BUCKLEN,s ARNiCA oAIVF.

The best salyc i'll tile world ior cuts
Bruises, Sores, JIceIs, Salt Rheum
Fever Sores, letter, Mapped Hands
Chilblains, Corns, and AL Skin Erup
tons, and positively cures Piles, or nC
pay required. 1t il guaranteed to gIyo
perfect satisfaction or money refunced
Price - cents per box For sale by
F.. I. WHITEHEAD 4 co.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-05-21

At the meeting Of the grand lodge Of
Odd Fellows in Goldsboro last week the
corner stone Of the Orphans Home was
laid with appropriate ceremonies. We
have seen many who say il was a most
prosperous and enjoyable meeting OF
the order.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-05-21
LAND SHE


BY virtue 81 decree II t!.e ~.ra
rior Court Of Hal,fax caautr ~
special proceeding thareiH Ieaaa-
wherein David Bel glmia-' "
honls non ot 4 9. Aaron deceased.
plaintiff and Il. T.. EUrueu ara +.
we e. ais are defendants @ FL.
Monday the - day 81 June. ~35.
pose TO public ale tptAe hgbe-
Tor cash at the court house door ia ,hc
town Of Haitian that trac, of Ea4 --
uated in said county, bounded bE i..g
OF Matte Bgffalow. G. W. E4ffaI.,v .r.i
others, containing sixty acres. more ~
les, and fully described in the pleading.
in SAID cause.
This Is day Of May 1896.
DAVID BELL,
. Ut Adm. a. G.. Aaron. dan'd.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-05-21

Cures, absolute, permanent cures
have given Hoods Sarsaparilla the larg-
est sales IN the world and the first place
among medicines.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-05-21
TAXES 1T BA OK

Recently the papers surprised many
people 81 the State 81 announcing tia:
Mr. J H. Holt, prominen, manufac-
turer. would support Mckinley and
protection. and that lie had been made
Republican delegate to the s.. Louis
convention
In GoId-boro lat week lie saw the
Russell crowd returning from Raleigh,
and it made him repent Of III action
in allylng himself with the RepubIi-
can party
Nr Holt wrote a letter to the Colds
boto Argus az once renouncing the
steps he had recently taken and declar-
my for the principIe-.ot The Democrat
ic party still Among other things Nr.
Holt wrote were the following
1T is an old saying bat a true one
that selt-preseryation Is the first Law Of
nature. Acting on this principle from
mistaken standpoint Of view, as to in
what consisted my preservation as
purely business question, | have Of late
lent my aid and influence to the fur
thcrance Of the policy Of protection
championed by Mckinley and adyocat-
ed by the Republican party, and | have
gone 50 far AZ to permit myself to be
named as a delegate from the Fifth,
my resident district, to the St. Louis
National Republican convention. But,
Mr. Editor, to-day in the city Of Colds
/ boro on my way home from the session
Of the Mystic Shrine in Nevbern, | am
greeted by scene that gives me pause
and deeper reflection than heretofore.
Il have read Of the scenes and expe-
/ riences Of '6S as we read Of other dark
epochs in history, but, reared since that
time, growing up under the benign in
fluence Of Democracy and enjoying on
~ the pacific blessings and elevating
experience that appertain toits suprem-
acy, l could not comprehend what the
men Of old endured, nor could my
mind formulate a picture 50 dark as
their words painted. But to-day in
Goldsboro | am able to approximate
from what Democracy has delivered
the State and to what we are again
tending.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-05-21

Il believe, Mr. Editor, in honest
money, sound money, you Will, honest
values and IN our turn at protection
to the infant manufacturing industries
Of the South. But what would indus
try, however much exerted. amount to
in a State dominated by Russell and
his mob Of bowling savages2 Yes, Mr..
Editor, there is protection and there is
protection, and for that greater prOtec-
ton | hereby withdraw as delegate to
the st. Louis convention, renounce my
utilization with the Republican party
only Just begun ! am happy to say,
and return an humble but earnest work
er in the ranks Of Democracy tor white
supremacy il North Carolina, good
government economically administered
and home protection"
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-05-21
BANK STATEMEN r

Report made to State Treasurer Of
condition of Scotland Neck Bank ct
close Of business May z, 1856
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-05-21

The RoXboro Courier has changed
from a for-page to an eight-page make
up.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-05-21
81 TEE THrTS cH
SCOTLAND NECK \. C.

May : Amt IN treasury Sl37 L
Amt uncOllected $203 |.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-05-21

RE~CT RCEc
Evening journal., 1896-03-31

The contract for attending the draw
bridge. at Bethel. Sussex county, has
been awarded to HezskiAh Smith, &C
500 for the next year,
Elkton Is overrun by tramps.
Walter p Graham, Of Milford, and
drug clerk, has been appointed keeper OF
the Misplllion lighthouse.
The Milford Grange Patrons OF Hus
baudry. which has been defunot for the
past two years has been reorganizsd,
with Garrett l.. Hynson AZ master.
The work OF building the new Queen
Anne railroad IN Delaware has been com
menced near Greenwood and the people of
that place are delighted.
The Teachers Institute for Somerset
county will meet In Crisheld on April /
and will last two days.
The 3.ysar.old daughter OF James H.
Willis, OF oxford, Md swallowed
dress hook and had TO be taken TO
hospital in Baltimore, whore the obstacle
WAS removed.
The new telephone system for Milford
Is now being put in. The poles ere mp.
many OF the telephones have been put In
and some Of the wires are strung. The
wires already up are being "eut into" the
switchboard
Efforts are being made by q number OF
people near FELTON, and Harrington to
raise money to purchase the woods at
Spring Branch. where camp-meetiugs
have been held for a number OF years, and
using them for the same purpose.
The men employed at the Fsnwick
Island Life Saving station object to the
statement made in some Of the papers
that they are now on their vacation. The
truth Of the matter was that two Of the
crew we're on shore for few days leave
OF absence.
Secret orders are becoming much In
vogue at Frsderica A tribe Of Red Men
has been instituted there last with "a
10 embers
Frsnk Ssulsbnry has been appointed
seooud assistant keeper at the Beacon
Light, Cape Hsnlcpen.
The fret shad taken In the Miepillion
this year was caught by James Gillespie
on Thursday last
Evening journal., 1896-03-31
ALL OYER A LITTLE BROWN JUG.
Up over the Introduction Of One at a
moyiDR.

Mill Creek Hundred Residents stirred
Up over the Introduction OF One at a
moyiDg.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
NRwABK March 81 The majority, II
not quite all the inhabitants Of Mill
Greek hundred. will appear before his
honor Justics Dean next Friday after
noon, some seeking for satisfaction,
others as witnesses, and more as specta
tore and partisans Of the different liti-
Rants IL all happened because Of NOV
ing This particular moving dill 3red from
most Mill Greek hundred movings In
as much as the one TO be moved
and great many OF her friends. have
very pronounced views on the subjsct Of
temperance among the neighbors az
sistlng In the moving, were several
younger spirits, who found In the cellar
OF the house barrel OF cider, they went
to a neighboring house. borrowed q jug,
returned with II aud after filling it with
cider started out with II to their wagon,
which WAS already loaded with household
goods
The eagle eye Of one Of the neighb1rs
who wore a white ribbon In his coat. at
once discovered the contrsband nature OF
their load and ordered them 60 drop it.
He said that nothing like that would be
allowed at this moving" The young
men refused TO do 30; the man with the
eagle eye, therefore, smsshed the ag over
the wagon wheel. Then there was fierce
strife, the good neighbors looking on In
al, may while the battle ragged II ended
finally
Then In few days some hity witnesses
were called before Magistrate Richardson,
st Msrshallton, In the case OF W. q
Llttls vs.. Joseph Higgins, for assault
aud battery. The hearing lasted all the
afternoon and partly into the night II
ended by the magistrate requiring HI g
gins TO furnish a bond OF $500 to keep the
peace Now Higgins brings counter
suit In Newark against w q Little 1t
will be heard Friday afternoon before
Justice Dean. J. Harvey Whitsmsn,
Esq Of Wilmington, will look after the
interests OF Higgins. while those OF Little
will be looked after by w. Il Lyman Esq
Evening journal., 1896-03-31
DEATH OF COL. THOMAS HUeHLgTT
was Clerk OF talbot Circuit Court an'
Prominent in Business aud socAA
Ofrclea

was CLERK OF Talbot Circuit Court and
Prominent In Business aud Social
Circles.
EAsroN, Md, March 80 Colonel
Thomas Hughlett, clerk Of the Circuit
Court for Talbot county. died at his
residences, In Easton, at o'clock last
evening. after an Illness OF several weeks.
He suffered from stomach and bladder
trouble
Colonel Hughlett was born May 8. 1926,
In Dorchester county. He was the
Youngest son Of the late Colonel William
Hughlstt, who had large business in
terests In this and adjoining counties
He was a graduate Of Princeton, and
for many years has Occupied high po
sition In business. social, political and
church sffAirs He was q member OF tbs
board OF county commissioners before
the war and was member OF the school
board twenty years ago He WAS ap
pointed ish commissioners for the East
ern Shore by Governor Carroll. In
January, 1884, he WAS appointed
clerk OF the Circuit Court to hll
out the unexpired term of j Frank
Turner. who had resigned to become
comptroller of the state, and in Novem
Der, 1885, he was re elected over Leonidas
Dodson, his Republican opponent. and
re elected again In 1891 over Martin M
Higgins The court will appoint mis-
successor for the unexpired term. Colonel
Hughlett was a communicsnt Of the
Protestant Episcopal Church and an In
fuential member of Christ Church. He
was treasurer OF the Diocese OF EAston
from it's organization until bis DEATH
A son, Thomas Hughlett, Jr, OF Cam
bridge, assistant fish commissioner for
the Eastern Shore. and 8 daughter, who
Is the wife of John @ Henry, president
OF the board OF com miasioners Of \ ,ston,
survive him. Mrs. Hughlett died last
Summer Four of their children are
dead The funeral OF Colonel Hughlett
will be held Sc II 80 Thursday morning.
Evening journal., 1896-03-31
The empire
400 Market Street.
SPECIAL OFFERINGS.
Hourly Sales Hourly Sales.

dourly odlos nourly bhleb.
From 8 to 10 a. m.-Full 80 inches long
honeycomb Towels. 3ts.
Pure German bnen Ooylies, size 12x12.
figured all arc und, neat designs, At
SO.
h'vom 10 to II a. m.-Extra quality
motif .qghsIu Lace Curtains during this
hour Only 900 PAIR
Cd ~ yards y'ioe) best table Oil
Cloth. No sale, wood and eilver designs,
12s. yard.
From II to 10 4. MO those holding
checks Of last Saturdays purchases, we
will sell during this hour only Ga che.
Mile Table Cove rs at 39c.
Ladies' lawn ~ 'irt Waists, 100.
silk mixed plsld Dress Goods, pretty
waist designs ~ 1%lc. yard and worth
Soc
From 10 to D. m Fancy painted
Dust Pans at 6e.
Bias Velveteen a. wards ouaranUeed)
In all colors, the loo. kind at 5fs
From to 2 p m.-Fancy figured
Brilliantins Skirts, lin cd throughout, very
wide at $112
Chidren's Derby wo Of cashmere Suits,
sizes TO 10 wears (tor' one hour only.
81 48 worth 81 70.
From to 3 p. m.-One lot OF men'a
outing faunoi Shirts, light and dark
colors st 12c.
Boys leather Caps, guaranteed SOC.
article, 24e. If you are dissatisfied with
this real money rsver We will return your
money.
From 3 to A p. NJ - Ladies glngham
aprons. extra width, Sc.
| Mems fancy coiored Negliqeb Shirts
collars attached), elegant patterns at 29c.
From to D. M Boys percale Shirt
waists. sizes to II, only during this
hour. &c.
Mosquito netting 2is yard.
Evening journal., 1896-03-31
Innldanta OF the Day.

AmCluoulH OF bht AAIs
Secretary Q. Edwin Eckles won the
rife that was submitted to vote OF the
Columbia Athletic Club members and
friends by tne local paper
A Plymouth Rock hen and twelve
healthy chicks. raised by John g. King,
are exhibited as an Easter attr, elton In
. down town pharmacy window.
General Manager oseph H. DoughertY
OF the Leslie estate. complained 20 City
Council last evening that the uncovered
stone on South street WAS being grAdu
ally removed from the street bed to his
lawn by mlGohlevous boys throwing one
stone at time
Vote for g. r.. Truitt for city assessor.
A parish meeting of all the adult
communicants Of Immanuel Church will
be held on Monday evening for the pur
pose Of electlng veslrymep.
Michael Bishop has completed the
carving Of q model of the United States
war vessel Newark, aud it Is said 20 be
perfect IN workmanship
Lust evening Industry Council No. %.
lr % IT, A M. went TO Wilmington In 4
body. twenty sight strong, aud paid a
vlslt to Diamond Council. that city. The
members were enterthlned,. saw two
members Initiated aud partook Of re
iresbments.
One downtown grocer attracted
large crowd about his Windows to day by
q novel Easter exhibit Ia the lshape OF a
lot Of live rabbits.
number Of New Castle people at
tended the funeral of Jonathan z
George, formerly of this .clty, bat late iy
Of Wilmington, whose burial took place st
the Methodist cemetery In Odesss 10 day.
Singers Of all the churches have
arranged to meet at tbs NJ. e. Sunday
school room next Tuesday evening "a
organizs an old -fashloned singing school.
Its said that pupils OF all ages will be
received
For city assessor. G. r. Truitt.
The funeral Of Miss Anna Johnson
formerly Of this city. who died In Phil
Adslphis. Of pneumonia on Saturday will
take place this afternoon, with intermeni
IN St. Georges Cemetery. Miss Johnsoi
died IN a private dwelling house In Phil
adsiphla where she had been staying
There are four pup'ls-t"o boys ans
two elrls-uow Ia Professor Andrew
graduating class. working to hnish thi
reW Castle High School course AND
receive diplomas at the oommenoemen'
next June.
Evening journal., 1896-03-31
sEcRET oFFIoERe ELeoTEp.
smyrna citizens Organize Society for
the study OF American Literature.


the study OF American Literature.
Special Correspondence Evening journal.
SMYRNA, March 24-At the last meet.
ing OF Mcdonnell Encampment, /. o F.,
the following Off sers were elected
Chief pstriaIch, George M. Stevenson
senior warden, Fletcher Truax; junior
warden, Walter II Davis; high priest,
w. Il Brown; scribe. ~ Al. Fowler
treasurer, Joseph Wright
The same night Morning Star Lodge.
No. l. o f., held an election OF
officers, which resulted as follows: Noble
grand, Joshua Boyd; vice grand. John @.
MsnnerinR recording secretary, J. e
Carter Installation OF officers will take
place next Friday night
large number OF members OF smyrna
Center OF the University Extension
course held a meeting last night at St
Peters p. e Chapel aud organized a
soeiety TO continue the study Of litera-
ture. The society thus formed Will take
up American literature. No lecturer will
be present but different members will
read papers upon subjects assigned them.