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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-02

Crash goes the tree before the blast
1t had Witstood the storms Of many
years, and was supposed to be good for
many more but dry-rot had eaten out
It's core, and little was left save the bark.
SO men IN their prime often suddenly
drop the burdens of life, and friends are
plunged into grief What was the mys.
ferrous cause? 1t IS easy to say heart
failure but how much was due to the
condition Of the blood. the doctors sell
dom declare. Impure blood cannot but
result from the mode of living with so
many IN this busy age. The signs Of
depravated blood being neglected, every
organ, and especially the heart, becomes
lnJurlously affected. There are only
two courses to adopt first, avoid the
style OF living which vitiates the circu-
latlon; secondly, when symptoms of
blood-impurity show themselves, begin.
without delay, acourse of Ayers Sarsa-
parllla, the only blood purifier that can
he relied upon to cleanse and inviporate
the system the only one adiudqed
worthy of exhibition az the Chicago
Worlds Fair.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-02

The Cheatham- Woodland contest cleo
ton case was opened Tuesday before
Elections Committee No. =. Judge
Conner of Wilson, Hon. c. B. Aycock
OF Goldsboro. and Maj. Graham were
all on hand IN Washington to manage
the interests Of their clients.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-02

1t may save you time and money to
be Informed that, when you need a
blood-purifier Ayers SarsapaIilla is the
kind most in favor with the medical
profession. 1t is the standard and, as
such, the only blood purifier admitted
at the Chicago Worlds Fair.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-02

Why suffer with Coughs, Colds ard
LaGrippe when Laxative Bromo Qui-
nine will cure you in one day. Does
not produce the ringing in the head
like Sulphate Of Quinlne. Put up in
tablets convenient for taking. Guar
anteed to cure, or money refunded
Price - cents
For sale by Z. T. WHITEHEAD & Co.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-02
| Help

Is NEEDED by poor, tired nother=' over
worked and bu-dened with care ceblli-
tated and run down because o poor. thin
and Impoverished blooc. help Z ns+oeH
By the nervous sufferer, tie men ana
women tortured with rheumatism neu-
ralgia. dYsnepsia scro.1la. catarrh. Help
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-02

It IS stated that at a recent meeting
of the city council of Philadelphia a
bill Of 81 900 was brought in for NOV
ing Liberty Bell to Atlanta and back.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-02
Comes Quickly

When Hood Sarsapar.lIa begins 70 en-
rich. purify and yitalize the blood, and
sends it in a healing, roariahlng, lnTlg-
Grating stream TO the neryes, muscles and
organs Of the body. Hood Sarsaparllla
builds up he weak and nroken down sys-
tenn and cures all blood diseases, because
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-02
ELECTION PRECINCTS
Established BY the Clerk q Superior
Cour. Under the Laws Of 1925.

The Election Law of 1898. Section ).
provides that the Clerk Of the Superior
Court Of each county shall within twelve
months after the ratification Of the
Act, establish, alter Or create separate
places OF Election il their respective
counties 80 as to provide as near as may
be at least one separate place Of voting
tor every three hunCred and fifty cleo
tors. in every subdivision Of their res
pective counties. whether such subdl
vision be d TOWNSHIP, Village City or
Ward.
Pursuant to the provisions Of said
law, notice is hereby given that the
following Precincts and boundaries and
Polling places have peen established IN
Halifax county in tie respective town
ships thereof
BRINkLEYNILLE TOWNSHIP.
RingWood Precinc5 is bounded as fol-
lows: Beginning at the point where
the Butterwood and Brinkeyville
township line crosses Bear Swamp,
then down SAID swamp to Little Fishing
Creek, then down sud creek to Big
Fishing Creek, then Town BIG Fishing
Creek to the Entie township line,
then along said dividing line, between
Brinkleyville and Elfeld Townships.
Brinkleyville and Faucets Townships
and Brinkleyyille and Butterwood
townships to the beginning. Polling
Place--Ringwood.
MEADOWS Precinct viii include All
that part Of BrinhleyiIle Township
which is not included in Bingwood
Precinct as hereby established. Polling
Place-knight' Store
BUTTERWOOD TOWNSHIP.
Butterwood Precinct vii include all
Of Butterwood Township as heretofore.
Polling PIace-Jelkins' Store.
CONOCONARY TOWNSHIP
Conoconary Precinct Nlll include all
Of Conoconary Township as heretofore.
Polling Place-Tiilery.
ENFIELD TOWNSHIP.
West Enfield Precinct is bounded as
follows Beginning at the Enfield and
Bri Sleyville line on Big Fishing Creek,
thence the Enfield and BrinkleyviIe
township lines, the Enfield and Fau-
cetts Township lines, the Enfield and
Halifax Township lines to the WI
mington and Weldon Railroad thence
South down the Wilmington and Wei
don Railroad to Big Fishing Creek,
thence up Big Fishing Creek to the
beginning. Polling Place Enfield.
East Enfield Precinct viii include al
that part Of Enfield Township which il
not included in West Enfield Precinc
as hereby established. Polling Place
! Enfield
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-02
FAUCETS TOWNSHIP.

Faucets Precinct Will include all Of
Faucets Township as heretofore. Poll
ing Place-DarllngtOn Store.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-02
HALIFAX TOWNSHIP


Halifax Precinct il bounded as fol-
lows Beginning at the mouth Of Con-
oconary Swamp on Roanoke River,
thence up Roanoke River to the Wei
don and Halifax Township lines, thence
Halifax and Weldon Township lines,
thence the Halifax and Faucets Town
ship lines to the county road leading
from Halifax town to the Marsh store,
thence along said road to the county
road leading from Halifax to Enfield,
thence the Halifax ard Enfield road to
the Fork at Lake Tumblin, thence the
county road leading 70 Tillery Station,
to Tillerys mill run. or Conoconary
Swamp, thence down said run or swamp
to the beginning on Roanoke river.
Polling Place-HallfaX.
CrowelIs Precinct will include all
that part OF Halifax Township which IS
not included in Halifax Precinct as
hereby established. Polling Place
Pea Hill Fork.
LITTLETON TOWNSHIP.
CASTOR Precinct Is bounded az fol-
lows Beginning at the ButterWO0d
line on the BrinkleyviIIe road thence
along SAID BrinlllevyiIle road to elias
COWS gin, then the public cartWay by
3. F. Noses then along said cartway
by Henry Glasgow's, then along sad
cartway by James Glasgov's to War
renton road where the pubic road
forks, to J0hnston's null, then along
said road to the Raleigh 4 Castor rail
road at Oak Grove church. then the
Eaton's Ferry road to the bridge
over Polk Creek. near 5. John
ston's old residence, then down said
creek to Roanoke river, then down
Roanoke river to Deep Creek. then
the Llttleton and Weldon Township
lines, the Lfttleton and Faucets Town
ship lines and Littleton and Butter
wood Township lines to the beginning.
Polling Place-Shaw Store
Littleton Precinct viii include all
that part Of Llttleton Township which
is not included in Castor Precinct as
hereby established. Polling Place-Lit-
Teton.
PALMYRA TOWNSHIP.
Meals Precinct is bounded as follows
Beginning at Anthony Johns Cross
Roads, thence along the Norfeet's Fer.
ry road, to Roanoke river, thence down
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-02
WELDON TOWNSHIP

Weldon Precinct 5 bounded a III
lows Beginning at the Weldon and
Halifax Township line on Roanoke
river. thence along the Weldon and
Halifax Township line t. the road lead
ing from Halifax to DAYS \ Roads
thence along said road to DAYS \ Roads
thence along road to Tilman \ Roads
then from Tillmans X Roads along The
road to Roanoke Rapids to cart path
leading to Mrs Sally Ann Mediums,
then the said cart path through Mr-
Medlins house and yard to Roanoke
river. then down Roanoke river to the
beginning. Polling Place-Weldon
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-02
PALMYRA TOWNSHIP

Meals Precinct is bounded as follows
Beginning at Anthony Johns Cross
Roads, thence along the Norheet's Fer.
~ road, to Roanoke river, thence down
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08
Familiar Science.

The observer of small things knows
the signs of the times about the
weather When there is going to be
heavy storm the geese cackle, the
chickens gather themselves together
and ruffle their feathers up, the swal-
lows and martins fly low, the robin Is
silent, the mole digs harder than ever
and the hedgehog fortifies his home in
way which has given him some repu-
tation as a weather prophet. AS soon
as it begins to rain, watch the fowls
IL you would know what the day Is to
be. If the chickens droop their feath-
ers. draw their wings in close and start
out on parade or go about searching
for food, you can make up your mind
that the rain is to continue. If they
seek shelter and persistentiy stay
there, the rain is to be of brief dura-
ton. If in the morning there are dew
covered spider-webs all over the grass,
the day is to be clear, for the spider
knows better than to start her net when
1t would be beaten down at once by the
rain. Beasts, birds and insects have a
sense of coming events that many
weather prophets Of reputation would
like to possess.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08
TaYaA.

In the agricultural line, Texas leads
all other states in the variety of its
products. Cotton, corn, and the
cereals grow and are raised in every
section of the state, and in the central
and southern portions sugar cane and
sorghum cane are profitably cultivated
On the gulf coast two or three crops of
vegetables are raised each year
Berries are shipped six weeks IL
advance of the home crop in the north.
Pears, peaches, piums, oranges, figs,
olives, and nuts all grow abundantly
and can be marketed from two to
three weeks in advance of the Cali
fornia crops. Large quantities of rice
are now grown.
If the land seeker, the home seeker,
and the settler desires to secure
farm larger than the one he occupies,
on vastly more reasonable terms; if he
wants more land to cultivate, IA greater
variety of crops TO harvest, with pro-
portionately increased remuneration,
at less outlay for cost of production;
if he wants an earlier season, with
correspond ely higher prices; if he
wants milder winters, all the year pas
turage for his stock, improved health
increased bodily comforts, and wealth
and prosperity he should go to Texas
Send for pamphlet descriptive of the
resources of this great state (mailed
free). Low rate home seekers excur-
sions via the Missouri, Kansas & Texas
railway on Tuesday, November 18th,
December LIST and 18th, 1896. Ii. A.
Cherrier, Northern Passenger Agent,
3l6 Marquette Building, Chicago, Ill.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08
Natures Cold-Storage House.

In the valley of the Plethora river,
which flows from the Ural mountains
into the Arctic ocean near Nova Fem
bla, there is a state Of things which
Is attracting the attention of natural
lists, and Is only one more example of
how judiciously nature does her work
when her primitive conditions are OBJ
served. This valley has sturdy
growth OF crowberries, cloudberries,
cranberries, any number of small fruit
bearing plants, with heath moss and Ii
chens, some of which bear seeds and
fruit in great profusion. An eminent
ornithologist, in the course of his re-
little time. There were millions of
acres covered with these growths. The
Arctic summer has a perpetual sun,
and the indigenous plants and trees
grow and develop with great rapidity.
The summer comes suddenly, and with
it innumerable birds Of all varieties;
but they come to what seems barren
waste, for there is nothing visible but
snow and ice. Within twenty-four
hours, however, this frost-bound region
changes its appearance; the snow dis
solves, the ice melts away, and natures
bounty stands revealed. The autumn
snow falls here and cover the plants
with their loads of fruit, keeping it in
the most perfect condition until the
springtime, when it furnishes food for
the millions of birds that make this
their summer home.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08
NOT OF MUCH CONSEQUENCE.
His Ultimate Destination Did Not Com
Germ the English Traveller.

From the Troy Times: Rev. DR..
John Watson, Ian Maclaren" has a
clever way of telling a story, as the
readers of his books know full well.
In recent lecture to the Yale students
he amused those young gentlemen with
number of excellent anecdotes. One
Of these concerned a railroad trip
which DE-. Watson once took. Sitting
near him in the carriage wer can elder
ly gentleman and a good, worthy
man who believed he had the care of
every human soul in his keeping. The
worthy man leaned over to the elderly
man, who was a rugged type of John
Bull, and asked him: do you know
where you are going to-" "What?"
exclaimed the elderly gentleman. II
say, do you know where you are GO
ing to-" Liverpool" was the reply.
"Oh, l didn't mean that" exclaimed
the worthy man. Didn't mean that"
shouted the elderly gentleman, now
thoroughly aroused. IF this is the
Bradford express it must be stopped.
/ want to go to Liverpool" and with
that he made a dive for the bell rope.
HE probably would have reached it,"
continued DR.. Watson, land stopped the
train had | not interviewed and told the
elderly man he was on the train for
Liverpool" What did you mean,
them" inquired the elderly gentleman,
rather sharply. II simply wanted to
ask you II you knew whether you were
going to heaven or hell" was the reply
"Oh! that's all right" exclaimed the ell
derby gentleman apparently greatly re-
lieved, "but / thought you were
speaking about a far more serious mat
ter"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08
Ahead OF the Game.

The old man is a great favorite on
Newspaper row; his only failing is that
he has asthma, which he has to drown
out occasionally. Last week he started
out to drown his hay fever on pay day.
When he left the Office he counted
among his possessions $25 his weeks
salary. Just what happened to him is
mystery, because he never gained
consciousness until he woke up in the
station house the next morning. He
searched his pockets-they were emp
ty. Eight o'clock came and the sta
tionkeeper came to let him out There
was no charge against him; he had
only been locked up to sleep ii off. Sta
tionkeeper Collins called out Bob's
name and then began to hand out
things that had been taken away from
him when he was locked up, of which
Bob had no knowledge. First his
watch, then $3.50, half again as much
as Bob had when he started out; then
a new suit of clothes, an umbrella, a
box of paper collars and basket of
grapes. Bob is still wondering where
they came from. But he entertains the
highest opinions of the police depart
ment and the board of safety.-Louis-
Vile Commercial.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08

away. When the moon shines bright
and round again l will return"
He walked down the road with the
violet in his hand, while Suen Moi
walked sorrowfully into the house.
For three days she grieved. The
flowers which grew in the garden
turned their faces toward the door, as
If looking for her, but she did not come
to them.
The black monster laid his hand up
on the village. The curse of smallpox
ragged. 1t crept like thief through the
gate and up the path between the flow
er beds of Suen Moi. 1t stole into her
room, and laid its hand upon her fair
forehead, and chained her to her couch.
The fever came into her face, then the
spots appeared, and, last of all, the
marks of the monsters claws. The
flowers iii the garden knew, and hung
their heads in sorrow.
In her delirium Suen Moi found her
lover. He had returned, and she was
searching for a flower to give him. But
they all dropped their heads. So she
raved
Raise up your heads; don't you
know that-that-"
She did not know his name. She
turned to him.
Il cannot call you he she said.
What is your name?"
The blush seemed to come over her
face because she was bold, but it was
only the fever.
II am called Wong-Fa," he answered.
THAT is the name of the God of the
Flowers" she said.
Il am that one" was the reply.
But the memory of all this passed
from her
The black monster has no mercy. 1t
has no soul, so it is continuously
searching for human ones. It took
the soul of Suen Moi. and left the body
for the parents to shed their tears on.
But as the soul passed down the path
to the gate the flowers raised their
heads and demanded it, and it went to
them.
hSh tiiC sun oliOlc on thCLi thC
next morning young man stood at the
gate waiting for Suen Moi He had re-
turned. He waited until he saw the
white cloth across the door. Then a
terror came over him. He walked UP
the path.
Where is my betrothed?" he asked
of the old woman.
'She died Of the scourge last night"
He turned and looked at the flowers.
"You bloom in purple?" he asked,
softly. you raise your heads in joy
when she, who loved you best is dead?"
He waved his hand gently over them
and they bowed their heads. why
should you not mourn?" he asked
them, and they shivered in the morn
ing breeze. Mourn for her forever"
The old woman went in to light the
candles, that the soul of Suen Moi
might find it's way through the dark
ness of eternity, and when the funeral
procession passed down the path the
violets were white
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08
Psychology In Medical study.


The time has long passed when the
psychological phases of disease are ig-
nored or made light of by intelligent
medical men. The history Of disease
is replete with accounts Of conditions
and symptoms that have no physical
basis whatever. The mind may be ma
terial; indeed it is, and must be, al
though of material differing widely
from its flesh-and-bone environment
Only those who have suffered the vary
ing agonies of mental depression, and
what, for lack of better name, is
called hysteria, nervous depression and
monomanias of various sorts, can
judge of the reality of the fortunes to
which the victims are subjected. So
evident has the necessity for more
knowledge on these subjects become to
some of the most eminent physicians in
the world that the London University
proposes to include Psychology in its
medical curriculum. The students will
be examined as to their knowledge Of
all matters involving the connection Of
the mental and physical. This is some
thing to thank Heaven for. In the
Dark Ages nervousness mental dis
turbance, hysteria and kindred ills
were declared to be either the mani
festations of the devil or the malice Of
witchcraft. 1t is hopeful sign OF
the times when scientists recognize
the relation between mind and body
which have been among simple folk
fully established facts ever since the
beginning of the Christian era. =
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08

was horses hoof-that OF a
favorite charger-made into a sill
ver-mounted ink stand. Chairs were
also made which were supported
by the four legs OF rhinoceros or
zebra, or a favorite horse. More elabo-
rate uses for animals were in time de-
signed.
The original of the illustration Of a
bear mounted as dumb-waiter stands
in the smoking room of Marlborough
House, the residence of the Prince of
Wales. The bear was shot in Russia
by the Prince some years ago. Another
highly original design is a chair, made
out of young giraffe, owned by ia
nous English hunter and sportsman,
]. Gardiner Muir.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08
II You're a LAZY Man.

A support for umbrellas, the adop-
ton of which gives the wearer the free
use of both hands and at the same time
keeps the umbrella open and in posi-
ton, is device just patented by a
New Jersey genius. This attachment,
which weighs but three and half
ounces, it is claimed will be boon to
ladies who have shopping to do in
stormy weather and who have their
hands fully occupied in caring for
their numerous bundles. Postmen who
find it difficult to successfully handle
an open umbrella and deliver or col
lect mail at the same time, and driv-
ers who have no shelter from snow or
rain may also derive benefit from this
unique device. The support consists of
a light wire framework, which Is held
in position by two straps. one Of which
passes about the body like belt and
the other over the shoulder. Attached
to the shoulder strap Is spring frame
work of wire, which clamps about the
handle of the umbrella and holds it in
place, keeping 1t open over the wear
er's head. A spring which can be cas-
lily forced open by the thumb releases
the umbrella when 1t is not required for
use, and the holder can be unbuckled
and carried in the pocket without in
convenience. The holder will fit any
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08
Big Cotton Presses.

OF the many cotton presses which
were in operation in New Orleans sixty
years ago the two principal ones were
the Levee cotton press and the Orleans
cotton press. They were large and
massive buildings, each occupying, like
most of the others, a square of ground.
The Levee cotton press was built in
1882 by a company bearing the same
name at cost of $500 900, and was two
stories high. 1t compressed some 200
600 bales of cotton year. The Or
leans press, also fronting on the river,
occupied an area of 632 feet by S0S,
the building nearly covering the whole
space. This press, which was begun in
1888 and Completed in 1885. cost over
$4,000. compressed about 100000 bales
per annum. and could store $4,000 bales
of cotton. It's immense length gave 1t
very imposing appearance from the
rivAr.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08

other coinw she answered Perhaps
ne wants to buy her."
"You are like one who looks at the
ne answered.
AS he spoke she went to the door.
''She is bringing him in she said,
sharply. I'VE shall be disgraced."
Suen Moi entered with her basket.
The stranger followed. The old cou-
pie kneeled and knocked their heads
on the floor because they could easily
see that he was man of rank.
Il have come to announce my be-
trothal to your daughter" he said
They were so astonished they could
say nothing.
You are not to send her to the mar
ket-place to sell flowers. You are TO
find a sin-shang, who will teach those
things which she ought to know"
but we are poor, honorable sir, -
said the old woman, who could not
help thinking OF the knife-shaped coin
of gold.
He took from his belt an embroid-
cred purse and laid it on the table.
You are more wealthy than your
neighbors," he said
Then he went out, while the old
woman began counting the coins.
Every day he came at sunrise and
stood at the gate, while Suen Moi
picked one violet for him. One day
she asked him:
Where do you live, honorable sir?"
ain the Temple of the Seven Genii, !"
and he pointed toward Fuhchan. MY
home is in the Temple, but because you
have asked me the question I must 20
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08

wire frame very much like that Of an
umbrella, which not only serves to
make the kite strong, but enables the
owner to fold it up and carry 1t around
in his handbag. The covering is of
cloth, thus making the kite SO strong
that it will not break or tear by strik-
ing against houses or trees. The tail
is formed of ribbons ten and twelve
feet long, with little pockets designed
to receive sand or stones for ballast
They may be filled more or less accord
ing to the strength of the wind. and
they are kept closed by rubber bands.
The kite is easily raised. The frame
having been spread, string is fixed to
the central ring by knot or a small
hook, made of hairpin. With the
first gust of wind the aerophile scars
aloft. 1t is quite strong enough to
carry up considerable weight, and IL
is was made large enough there is no
reason why boy couldn't take a ride
through the air.