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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-23
WHAT We INHERIT

We are not to blame for. We cannot
no held RESPONSIBLE for the dispositions
and tendencies which We derive from
our ancestors, nor are We respohslole
for the germs Of disease which may
manifest themselves in our blood as
heritage from former generations. But
we are responsible II We allow these
Germs to develop into serious diseases
which viii impair our usefulness and
destroy our happiness. We are respon-
s,hla + we transmit to our defendants
the disease germs which it Is possible
towns to eradicate by the use of Hood :
Sarsaparilla, the one true blood puflileI
This medicine has power to make rlch
red blood and establish perfect health
In place of disease
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-23
Executors Notice.!

Having qualified as executor OF v Il
uod oas before the CLERK OF the Su-
,lar court of Halifax county. all per
lens having claims against his estate
are notified to present them 70 NE 70. a q
scotland Neck. on or before tne 49, 49,
dav of April 1897, or TINS notice ~ :
be pleaded in bar OF recovery ~
March 30th, 1896.
- J. W. LEGGETT,
" Executor of William Hodges
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-23

WANTED Several trustworthy gen
wv tIemen or ladies to travel in North
Carolina. for established, reliable house.
Salary $3.50 and expenses. Steady po-
sition. Enclose reference and self adj
dressed stamped envelope The Do
minion Company, Third Floor, Omaha
Bldg. Chicago. Ill, IL Ia II
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-23
Held no Inquest.

Held no Inquest.
Coroner B. f. Gary of Weldon was
here Friday night on official business.
The wife Of Jordon Dickens, a col
ored man living at the William Hodges
farm. died Thursday under suspicious
circumstances. Her husband was su5-
pected of foul play and was arrested ana
committed to Jail here by Justice FER
ry. The coroner was sent Tor anu
went and viewed the body IN company
with DR.. w. r. Wood who made care
FL, examination. and said the woman
died of natural causes.
For some time she had been troub-
led with heart disease, and while hei
husband was cursing her boys she be-
come excited. and some one SAID ne
may have shaken her by the arm III
re but the coroner thought he coulc
not find evidence enough to summon
inrv and the case was dismissed ant
the prisoner released.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-23
II erVeS

Are the Messengers OF sense 'iy i''0+i" i"
system Of the human body
uaxvae extend from the brain 10 every part
of the body and reach every organ
noxvaa are like fire good servants but hard
masters.
Nerves are fed by the blood and are therefore
like it in character.
Nerves will be weak and exhausted II tho
blood is thin, pale and impure.
Nerves will surely be strong and steady II
the blood is rich, red and vigorous.
Nerves find a true friend III Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla because it makes rich, red blood.
Nerves do their work naturally and we'll
the brain IS mclouded, there are no
neuralgia pains, appetite and diGes-
ton are good when YOU take
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-23

WANTED Several trustworthy gen
w tlemen or ladies to travel in North
carolina. Tor established, reliable house.
salary $3.50 and expenses. steady 20
,tion. Enclose reference and e i ad,
dressed stamped envelope. The DO
mlnlon Company, Third Floor. Omaha
pIaa Chicago. i'll, IL IA tt
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-23
Wanted.

Tno Deer Doe.
s. F. Dunn,
scotland Neck, \. G..
He tLIs paper)
-1r.vTHn A Reliable lady or gen
y,.s4tLD tlernan t. distribute
e- ana make 4 honse-to-honse
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Frave-ing Extracts SO to Y'o q
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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-23
Dress Making.

e.-c.-. Dress Making at short no
Misses Kate Savage and Viola
aat Main street. Hotel.
Is open both.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-23

Make it a point to see thatyour blood
IS purified. enriched and vltallzed at
this season with Hood : Sarsaparllla.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-23
EVERLASTING GEARING.

As 10 gearing On the Deering Nov
ers. giving my experience with j. tor
10 wears. rot one penny has been ex-
pended for worn repairs. AA 9o'd
and doing good work. Noother man
ufacturer has anything n this Inc y
compare with H.
] II LAEREN6 z.
Scotland Neck, \. c.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-23
New Lot Of Horses.

a.Harn ru-t received q nice lot OF
.e- Come early and get your
BIGGs & JOHNSON.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-23
1900 the best family cathartc
Hoods Pills and liver stlmulant, 45c'

English SPAWN Llmment removes
all Hard, Soft or Callou-ed Lump7 ard
Blemishes from horses. Blood Spayln~,
Curbs. Splints, sweeney, Ring-bone
STILES, sprains, all swollen Throat-
Coughs. etc. Save $50 by use Of one
bottle. Warranted the most wonder
full Blemish Cure ever known. Sold by
E. T. Whitehead ( CO.. Druggist, Ssot
land Neck. y {.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-23

ahn-on's Chill and Fever Tonic
every time. Cost 80 cents bot
curces; not one cent II 1t does
ron sale BIZ E. 7. Whitehead 4
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-23
Hoods
Sarsapariua

The One True Blood Purifier. All druggists 81
Prepared only by c. l, Hood & Co. Lowell, Mass
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-23
! an Gratified

6 the patronage which ! have
aeaived since | opened my
The oasis., 1896-05-23
How to Treat a Wife.
rom Pacific Health Journall

From Pacific Health Journal)
 First, get wife; second, be patient. You may have great trials and per plexities in your business, but do not therefore, carry to your home a cloudy or contracted brew. Your wife may have trials, which, though of less mag aitude, may be hard for her to bear. A kind word, a tender look, will do wonders in chasing from her brow all clouds of gloom.-To this we would add always keep bottle of Chamber lain's Cough Remedy in the house. It is the best and is sure to be needed sooner or later. Your wife will then know you really care for her and wish to protect her health. For sale by Chenoweth & Mix.
The oasis., 1896-05-23
ARIZONA NEWS
Iculled from Eschanges.l


 Jose NJ. Ochoa, for many years a prominent citizen and recorder of Pr nal county, has mysteriously disap- peared.
 T. A. Dalton of PEpnix has been appointed superintendent of public instruction, vice F. J. Netherton, re- signed.
 At Phoenix last week, Undertaken W. II. Smith while embalming the body of Miss Lacy was so unfortunate as to inject some of the embalming fluid in his eye, causing very painful injury to that member.
 Col. Sumner, commanding officer at Ft. Grant, is a son of General Sumner the gallant old union general. Col. Sumner is said to be a model com manding officer and resembles his soldierly father in many respects.
 United States and Mexican troops now work in harmony to control and capture wandering bands of Indians that pass back and forth between the two nations. Had this plan been in vogue always, much trouble might have been averted.
 It is said the San Carlos agency h. dians are growing insolent, and that freighters have been warned to be on their guard. About ten days ago a freighting outfit was stoned by h. dians at the Point of Rocks on the San Carlos river. Freighters now camp three or four together as a mat ter of precaution.
 Lord Sholto Douglas is in Phoenix having come down from his mountain haunts to get the taste in his mouth once more. Of course if he had not been pointed out no would suspect a lord" stood before him as weak-eyed imbecile goes gawking along the street. Lord Sholto is curiosity for lack of attractiveness.- Gazette.
 Wickenburg was the first town in Central Arizona. In that early day in the sixties and seventies it was ono of the best mining camps in all the west. Building the north road has again revived the old camp and now it is again the seat of life and activity Mines are active and surrounding hills are full of prospcctors. Foul general merchandise stores and sever saloons are in the camp all doing good business.
 Few are aware of the fact that tht usual restriction of the Catholic church regarding the keeping of Fri day as fast day is not officially ob served in Arizona and New Mexico Within this disocease of the church according to a dispensation issued bl Pope Plus, meat can be eaten upoT Friday as upon any other day of thu week. This allowance is supposed tt have been granted owing to the diff culty of securing fish on the inlanC plains of this region.
The oasis., 1896-05-23

IA. NAUGLE. Asst Gen Manager.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-11-22
HON. W. J. BRYAN.
Though He is a Defeated Candidate
He Has Not Lost His Place in the
Peoples Hearts.

Springfield, Mo, November 21.-Wm.
!. Bryan arrived at $50 this evening
ION his four days hunting excursion
in Taney county, accompanied by Gov
ernor Stone. Senator Jones and Others
Stops were made at all stations between
Chadwick and this place this after
noon and Mr.. Bryan spoke n favor Of
free coinage to crowds at every point
Immediately upon the arrival of the
party in this city Mr.. Bryan was driven
to North Springfield, where he spoke to
an immense crowd, directing his re-
marks to the railway shopmen. He
argued for silver along the lines pur-
sued during the campaign and urged
friends of bimetallism to organize and
keep up the fight for 1900.
At eight o'clock the Bryan party oc-
cupied boxes in the Baldwin theatre to
see Sowing the Wind. Between the
second and third acts Mr.. Bryan was
called upon for brief speech. He was
semi-humorous, but urged keeping up
the battle for the white metal.
At II o'clock a crowd followed Mr..
BRYAN to the depot, where he took a
Memphis route train for Kansas City
and Denver.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-11-22
RIVER NEWS.
Daily Chronicle OF the Movements Of the
Goats and BOatmen.

Daily Chronicle OF the Movements ot the
Goats and Boatmen.
YESTERDAYS DEPARTURES-Char-
lesion. Bedford. "a. m; New Mattm"r'5'
Lexington. II a. M; Parker burg. Leroy
II a. m: steubenville. Taylor 2:5O p nj
sistersyille. Ruth, $3.50 p. m, CIarington'
Jewel $3.50 p. m.
TO-DAY'S BOATS -Pittsburg. Bon Hur'
a. m, Kanawha 5. a. M; IanesViiie'
Lorena. 4 a. m: Plttsburg, Keystone STATE
a. m; Cincinnati Virginia, s a. m.
There were feet of water on the marks
at the landing last night Falling. A rise
will be the result OF yesterday rains.
The Bedford was two hours tate III
clearing yesterday morning.
CAPT. John Crockard's condition IS I'M
proving. and he viii soon Doe out OF bed.
During his absence his place at the wharf,
boat is filed by Frank Booth.
Mrs. Nancy Matthews. who died at ko-
chester. y. Y, and wiil be buried IN
wheeling. was the widow Of James
Matthews, who died here in l''5 ana was
a we'll known river man.
cant. Asa Booth came up from the Ben
wood oil field yes,eri.Y. and VIII remain
here TO spend ThanEg'ving. Asa mas
struck oil and coutempates saying fare
well TO river life.
Pittsburg. Pa, November 2l.-l,lFer
feet 40 and stationary al the uaul'
Raining.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-11-22
DEATH or 4 SCHOLAR.
Sir Benjamin Ward Richardson Expired in
Iondnn.

Sir BENJAMIN Ward Kichardson Expired In |
London.
London, November 21.-Sir Benja-
min Ward Richardson, NJ. D., +. r. s..
etc, honorary physician to the Royal
literary fund. the newspapers press
fund and the National Society OF
Schoolmasters, is dead. He was born
in 1928. was made an honorary mem
Der of the Philosophical Society OF
America in 1863 and was member Of
a number of other prominent societies.
He has been president Of the Medical
Society of London, and was 81 times
president of the st. Andrews Medical
Graduates Association. lie succeeded
Lord Jervis WOode in 1869 as assessor
for the general council in the Uniyer-
sity court Of ST. Andrews, and held that
Office for nearly l6 years.
At the social science congress at
Brighton in October, 1855, Dr. Richard
son read a paper in which he gave a
sketch of an imaginary Model City OF
HEALTH" to be called hygeia, which
caused much discussion.
Besides devoting much time to liter
airy labors, in addition to his profess
sional work, Dr. Richardson took an
active interest in the development OF
bicycling and was president Of the So
ciety Of Cyclists. lie was knighted in
1899.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-11-22

ST. PAUL, Mimi, November 2L-UndeI
date of November s. Cardinal satoli has
written a long letter to Archbishop Ire
land, giving. over his own signature,
summary of the report which he made to
the Holy Father on American church a.
fairs.
The Archbishop is willing in view Of tho
late so-called summaries Of this report
appearing in certain New York papers, to
place before the public, through the
medium of the Associated Press. some OF
the matter in Cardinal Sltollrs letter
which refers TO himself. 10 is as follows:
Il arrived at Rome ou Saturday. October
81. and the day following. Sunday / had
the extreme pleasure of being admitted
to an audience with the Holy Father.
Many things were discussed iu tho audi
ence. wish at once 20 tell you that
did not fail TO speak 40 length 10 the Holy
Father Of yourself and 20 narrate TO him
how sincerely and Loyalty you are devoted
10 the Holy See and the person OF tho
Holy Father himself. with what great
zeal and great success You labor incess-
antly In all things that may be to the
advantage Of the Catholic church I'm tho .
United States. added that your zeal and.
your success will surely increase in tho +
future"
In another part OF tho letter Cardinal
SatolH congratulate ths Archbishop on
the election Of Mr.. Mckinley to the Pres
idency and assures h.m that bright fu-
ture is reserved Tor Bishop Keane. tho
late rector of the Washington University.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-11-22
HUsKING BEE IN a BALL ROOM.

NEW YORK, November H.-The gorge
Gus ball room of the Hotel Waldorf was
the scene of an old time "husking bee"
last night. The affair was under the aus
pices Of the National Society OF New
England Women and was patronized by
200 society followers. who entered into
the froic with a hilarity that was unique.
In the center Of the room were the husk-
ers with calico dresses or overalls. An
old fiddler supplied the music" and to
the many peals OF laughter the huskers
bent to their work. stopping TO kiss the
girls whenever a red ear Of corn was
found. Sally Jones" who was Miss
Athens. sang "Granma's Advice" Oscar
Duryea. James D. Fitzgerald and others
sang and danced jlgs while the guests
joined heartily in the chorus. The ball
and supper followed.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-11-22

MUST PAY THE BOND.
The Hancock County { ourt Decides Against
George Lambert and Martha B. Green.

The Hancock County Court Decides Against
George Lambert and Martha B. Green.
Special to the Register
NEW CUMBERLAND. W. Va, Novem-
ber 21-In the Circuit Court held here the
case Of the state Of West Virginia vs..
Geo. Lambert and Martha 3. Green was
settled 10y the court. who decided in IA
vor Of the State and judgment was so
entered against the defendants, Geo.
Lambert and Martha p. Green, in the sum
OF 5000. The State is entitled to execu-
tiou to recover same. The attorneys for
the defendants flied q motion for an ap-
peal and judgment is suspended for 60
Gays 20 allow them 20 take an appeal 10
the Supreme Court of Appeals.
This is the case In which Mrs. Green
went on Lambert's bond over a year ago
for his appearance i'm court after the
grand jury found an indictment against
him for emhezzlemeut and he was placed
under arrest. and afterward when court
met he disappeared, thus forfeiting his
bond, which Mrs. Green objected to pay
Ing.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-11-22


PITTSBURG. November G.-Detectives
here to-day arrested man whom they
consider one of the smoothest bunco men
in tine country. His real name is thought
to be Donahue and is known to the police
by the first name of Jacco. He has op-
Grated uuder many aliases in all parts Of
the country and has served terms i'm sew
oral pcnitentiaries, among them Riverside
i'm Allegheny and NIoyamensing at Phil
adclphia. The specific charge on which
he was arrested was the successful work
ing of a brand new bunco on a prominent
jewcler and a dry goods man of Indian
apolis. When arrested Donahue had 500
in his possession. The scheme the man
worked in indianapolis was about as fol-
lows-the names of the firms are With
held:
He went to the ieweler and purchased
a $500 diamond ring. 7ayng for it with a
check signed VIM. Thompson He left
the ring to have his initials engraved on it.
saying he would return in an hour or so.
Before his return the firm endorsed the
check and sent 10 the bank for the cash.
1t was promptly returned marked mo
funds" When Donahue was informed Of
this when he returned for the ring, he
asked TO see the check and told the jew
eler that he must have been out of his
head when he wrote such a check for he
never had any funds in that bank. He
put the hceck in his pocket and paid 5000
I'm cash for the ring He then went to
to one of the large dry goods houses
where he was slightly acquainted, present.
ed the check with the jewelers. endorse
ment and secured the amount on the plea
that the bank was closed and he was in
a hurry TO catch a train.
Donahue. after being arrested. consent
ed to go TO indianapolis without requisi-
tion papers. because he thinks he can
compromise the case.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-11-22
TRUST BURST.
Wire Nails Down to S1,70 and
Agents HustliDg for Business at
That Price,

CHICAGO. November 2l.-The wire nail
trust has collapsed and will endeavor to
wind up its affairs December /. Sales
agents representing mills within the pool
were to-day scramblng to sell nails at
$l.7O per keg in Chicago, which is precise
ly 81 per key below the trusts circular
price, and jobbers We're selling in lots Of
from one TO one thousand kegs from
store al 81 per keg. Before the end of tho
present week the price may. it is said,
be down to $l.25 per keg, or within 30 cents
of the lowest price they ever sold here.
The trust, in a circular to the 'jobbers."
gives them liberty to sell at my price they
please.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-11-22
Up. 8; HARVARD 6.
The Game at Philadelphia Yesterday Was
ono OF the Grandest Battles Ever Fought
tr, tb, GriIfron.

The Game at Philadelphia Yesterday Was
Ono OF the Grandest Battles Ever Fought
i'm the Gridiron.
PHILADELPHIA. Pa. November IL
Beaten. battered, shattered, but not dis
Erlcej
This is but the preface to the story OF
one of the grandest battles ever Witness
ed ou n football gridiron. Tonight the
wcarcrs of the red and blue are Juoilant
Their hopes. which were so rudey shat-
tered by the Lafayette contingent nave
again been raised TO the highest pinnacle.
Alas. poor Harvard. The few hundred
rooters who came over from Harvard TO
cheer the crimson on TO victory are sad
and yet they have cause TO rejoice. For
where is the man. Dee he ever so partisan
who would say that the sons Of fair Har-
ward did not so down with flying colors;
that they did not die game?
Haryard's line stood the battering ram
process Of Pennsylvania for the first half
and it was in this half that the crimson
made their only touchdown. But in the
second half the physical condition of the
red and blue began TO assert itself and
one by one were the Harvard cripples
carried from the field. The first to sue
curb was Johnny Dunlap. who was re-
neved 10y Livermore, then Frank Shaw
got mixed up in u scrimmage and Dou-
cette was called on at center. y few min
utes later Wheeler and Brown We're both
injured and ther respective places We're
filled by Swain and Dibblee. Wheeler
and Brown did not leave the game until
inst before time was called. In their
weakened condition the crimson was no
match for their opponents and struggle
as they would. they could not stop the
mass plays directed at their line.
The Pennsylvania team. as a whole. de-
serves universal praise and but little CEN
sure. Every player was star, and it
c.nalnraa ON Eifth -Pnrn
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-11-22
TIE BENNOCD POOL.
The New Oil Field That is Causing So
Much Excitement
Location Of the Territory Compris-
ing 1t, and the Farms and Wells
Included in the Belt That Pays.
A Brief History of the Operations
That Brought 1t Into Prominence.
snecial to the Register.

Special TO the Register.
Sistersville, w. Va, November 21.-
The late strike in the Benwood field
has caused a great deal of excitement
in this section of country, and is the
talk of the hour. Old and experienced
operators who are here, and who keep
a sharp lookout on all developments,
express themselves in a manner which
leads one to think they are greatly
surprised at this well. Late news from
there to-day gives a better showing
than first reported. Henderson and
Boyd Bros, who drilled this well, in
form the Register representative that
when this well has been completed and
put in operation they expect TO be
aole to get SEQ or 1000 barrels per day.
This is the first well these gentlemen
have drilled in over there, and they
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-11-22
INA CRITICAL CONDITION.

Coorre w. Ferris. Designer OF the Ferris
Wheel and the Wheeling Bridges Very
Ill
PITTSBURG. Pa. November I.-George
w. Ferris. of this city, who achieved
fame through the medium of the Great
Ferris Wheel" at the Worlds Fair, is
living at the Mercy Hospital in this city,
in a very serious condition and the author
ities say there that his death is hourly
expected.
some time ago Mr.. Ferris met with
bpsiness reverses. and the trouble and
worry caused his health to become i'm
paired.
Two weeks ago he was taken to the
Mercy Hospital, and his illness developed
into an enlargement of the liver.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-11-22
THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING.
| 10 the Register.

optIIdI % IIIt tttb IatIIs
Washington, Pa, November 2I-
The friends and relatives of d. c. Ross
and Mrs. Ross, West Middletown, gath
cred at their home Thursday to cele-
brate their golden wedding anniver-
sary. So many came that the Disciple
church had to be used. and here brief
devotional exercises were conducted, a
feast was spread and gifts in money
and other articles were bestowed. Hon.
C. J. Sloan, Rev. Mr.. Alderman and
others made addresses.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-11-22
DRIVEN TO SUICIDE
y the Disgrace of Being Captured While

by the Disgrace Of Being Captured While
Stealing.
CHICAGO. November 2l.-Mrs. Elizabeth
Johns, of Waukcsh1 Wis, committed
suicide to-day by taking carboIc acid.
after trying unsuccessfully to k.ll her TWO
small children by the same means. Mrs.
johns was arrested by "a Waukesha mer-
chant on a charge Of shop-Iiftng. and
the disgrace is supposed to have driven
her to suicide. Four years ago fir Johns
was found dead in a cistorn, and the in-
surance company refused 90 pay the 5000
policy on his life. A suit for its collection
is now in the Supreme Court.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-11-22
A FORMER WHEELING CITIZEN.

A telegram was received in this city
early this morning, from Canton, Ohio,
stating that Daniel NJ. Robinson. aged
u, a former resident Of Wheeling. had
cied there. of heart disease. The dem
tity of the deceased could not be al
rived at this morning.