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COMING TO THE THEATERS

Only four more nights of the summer sea
son and then the Washington Stock Com
pany will have finished their fourth year
or successful productions in the comedy
line. They break up for this season and
go their different ways and prepare for
their winter work.
Frederic Bond begins rebearsals with
Messrs. Smytne K Rice FOR their new play,
MY Friend From India" which Is one OF
the principal reasons for the closing Of the
season.
'.rhe Magistrate has certainly caught
the town, aud NO funnier play has been yet
produced by this clever company. Every
bued with the rich humor OF Pinero's lines
The situations are excruciatingiy funny,
and never fail to bring down the house.
Saturday night, which is the last of the
season, will be gala event, and q special
bill viii be given. The management of the
theater and the company, together with
every lady and gentleman Of the organiza-
tion, have rendered Frederic Bond testt
m0nial. which he deserves in every sense of
the word, as he has worked hard and eam-
estly, and his efforts will be substantially
appreciated. All of Mr.. Bonds friends have
united with the company, and will give him
an overflowing house on Saturday night.
A special feature will be made of the pre-
sentation that night or the Charmingly funny
play, Tragedy Rehearsed," q one-act alb
surdity, which will follow The Magis-
trate." This will be very attractive
bill, and 1t behooyes everyone to buy their
seats early, as the seats are going rapidly
and the National Theater will be tested as
to its capacity oD Saturday night.
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Place for a superintendent.

The Civil Service Commission will hold an
examination, commencing at a. M, on
August 90, to establish a register of eligi-
bles for the position OF superintendent Of
construction, from which vacancies may
be filled. A vacancy now exists at South
Bend, Ind, the compensation for which is
at the rate of Sc per diem, Sundays ex-
scepted. The subjects OF the examination
will be letter-writing. practical arithmetic,
including calculations, and practical ques-
tions on materials and construction. The
examination will require, eight hours for
It's completion. Applicants may be exam
ined at points nearest to their home, where
the commission has competent boards OF
examiners.
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BoYs CAUSE A STRIKE.
Refused to Submit to a cut of Twenty
five Cents.

Refused to Submit to a Cut of Twenty
five Cents.
Chicago, Aug 5.-As the result OF o cut
of 25 cents In the wages Of 400 boys, the
Chicago shlpbuilding Company. employing
$500 persons, finds It's works tied up. One
thousand men. riveters, wentout voluntarily
In sympathy with the boys, and the remain
ing LOO are unable to work without the
cooperation Of the others, even IL they SO
desired.
The boys are not organized, but had talk
ed their grievances over with the rivetcs,
1000 of whom are In the employ OF the
company, and when the boys announced
their intention to supt. Babcock the latter
found strike of 1 400 Of the company's
employees staring him in the face.
The superintendent endeavored to reason
with the boys and men. but they were OBJ
durate. The boys positively refused to ac-
quiesce Ia the reduction of % cents per
day, and the riveters asserted that they
would DO no work II new boys were en-
ployed. BY 2 O'Clock p. no.. work at the
big concern was entirely suspended.
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PECIAL Inducements
o are offered In lots Of
Summer garments
for Instance, all White and
Fancy Flannel and Serge
Outing Coats and Trousers
that were $40, $12. 80 and
$15 are now So for Goats,
$3.50 for Trousers. Sizes
are somewhat broken, but
If there's one tofit you it's
q sure enough bargain.
White Duck Trousers
81 for all the $1.5O ones
So for all the $3 ones.
Crash Suits, $5-Genuine
Tow Linen ones, $40.
Negligee Shirts that
Were 75 and SOC now 3Sc
We're $1.25 and 81 now Soc
Were $1.5O now $1.OO
Were 500 now p1.5O
Were $3.50 now $1.75
Were $500 now 1926
Were $3.50 now $3.50
-~e~ee~e~
Robinson, Cherry & Co.,
~
l2h Fists. G;;ssii; G:s:i;s,.:.. E:;:: :s..:.
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TO INCORPORATE IN THIS CITY
Dental Examiners Association Or
ganized With w shinRton Men.

Saratoga, N. Y, Aug. 5.-The National
Association of Dental Examiners con
tihued their consideration OF important mat
ters at their session yesterday. A large
number of dental institutes and colleges
through proper committees made applicA,
tion for membership. Action On all was re-
ferrcd.
II was decided to incorporate the society
at Washington, d. c., and acommittee. con-
sisting of W. H. Noble and n. H. Finley
of Washington, ]. II. Moore Of Richmond,
L. A. Taught of Philadelphia. and o. A.
Meeker of Newark, Nj, was appointed by
the chair to take charge Of the matter.
The. following officers were elected.
President, ]. T. Abbott, Manchester, Ia;
vice president, W. H. Noble, Washington,
d. c.; secretary and treasurer. c. A..
Mekker, Newark.
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THE INDEPENDENT ICE
cos yellow wag ons deliver daily
to ali parts of the city and Mount
Pleasant their superior quality of
KENNEBECI ICE at lowestrates
Office 9l0 Pa. ave and 3l0S Wa
terst
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DIE. YOUNG

Points to his record of cures with pride.
many Years. Observation-Disclosures or ciises
oil Chronic, Nervous, Blood aid Skin Dis.
eases that were pronounced hopeless and
incurabie by less skilled physicians.
He treats with marvellous success the very
worst forms of Catarrh, Bronchitis, Asthmi,
Consumption, Dyspepsia, Liver Disease.
Poison. Young, miad. e aged or old men
suffering from the effetasa of foIlies or
excesses, causing premature decay or the
vital forces. loss or youthful vitality and
memory. aversion To society, etc, quickly
and permanently restored to perfect health,
manhood and vigor
Or, Young eau be consulted daily, free
OF charge, from 10 to 8, Sunday, 6 to l 2.
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TONIGHT I
At 5 O'clock the Free
Treatment Offer
Closes.

Dr. Young will remain In his office this
evening until O'Clock In order to give al
10 take advantage OF his offer to ueat
until cured any sick or afflicted man.
woman or child in Washington, applying
in person at bis private saultartum, No.
before August 8. Tomorrow morning: the
regular full rate will be In force. The only
fee asked OF anybody beginning treatment
actual cost OF medicines prescribed. z
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READY TO. Till THE lh[
Single Takers Submit to Ar
rest In Delaware.
FIGHTING FOR A PRINCIPLE

Authorities Of the Diamond State De-
termlned to Prevent Speaking on
Observation-Disclosures Of Arrests Have
Already observation-disclosures
Volunteers ~ overcrewd q Prison.
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reduction in Rate to Bay Ridge.

The rate to Bay Ridge. the beautiful
excursion resort on the Chesapeake Bay,
has been reduced this season to 30 cents
for aduits, except for evening train a
rate of 10 cents will be charged with
rebate of 25 cents after coupon is stamped
by ticket agent at Bay Ridge. Half rate
for children between the ages OF. g and g
years. Trains leave B. & O. depot. week
days, 9:fb a. m. and 4:26 p. m. Sundays.
ie:Sb a. M, 1:30 and 3:1b p. m.
te16-w.f.S-tf
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CouIdn.t Rai.a the wind,

Pekin, Aug B.-The plan for the estail
lishment here OF chlnosA merican hank
has collapsed. The efforts to raise money
In the United States for the construction
oerailwaysin ChinAhave provedunsuccess
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WOMEN NH0 Love WHISKY
Annie Fish and Annie Foley:
Again Sent to the Farm.
eFFENsE oF-BETTIE BURNS

Constable swinburne Charged With
= sDisorderiy Conduct. hut Acquitted.
He Eyicts People Six Days In the
Week. and on the Seventh breaches
III the 'Aiieys Several Queer Scenes.
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of reform, may be the Moses we are
looking for, or it may be Jerry Slmp-
son, or Tom Watson, or Senator Allen,
l am not nominating candidate to.
day. am merely referring to prObs.
bilities."
The mention of Tillmsn's name was
greeted with great applause.
Judge Frank Doster Of Marion then
spoke. He felt that POpulists had
many things to feel good over. He did
not believe that a single railroad sttor-
ney occupied seat in the convention
to stife the will Of the delegates, as was
done at Wichita recently. "There is
not q railroad pass or telegraph frank
In this convention, and am glad Of
It," he said. "EVery man In the Pop
ulist party, from general down to the
humblest private, has an opinion on
every question before the American
people and the ability to defend it.
The pig.headed sutocrSt from Maine
advises his party leaders not to talk Tor
fear of losing votes. The one.ides man
from Ohio has nothing to say on the
money question. The no-ides man
from Iowa says me too Then the
whole herd Of jacksSses, both Of high
and low degree, including John j. In.
gals, E. N. Morrill, and F. B. Dawes,
joined in a Vociferous bray about
bimetalliSm, interchange Of parity, and
80 on. In splendid comparison 10 these
men, who are crawling In. the slime at
the foot Of the rich, we have that
sturdy, studiOuS PETER, and that gladi-
ator Of intellectual power, Allen Of
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Topeka, KANSAS, MARCH 25, 1895.

LesVenWorth county; H. S. Clark,
Douglas; j. M. Higgins, Cherokee; G.
M. Munger, Greenwood; Allen Sanford,
Smith; H. A. Fruit, Barton.
Permanent Orgsnization-J. L. Rip
petoe, Jackson county; A. p, Elder,
Franklin; J. H. Wilcox, Montgomery;
W. H. Blddle. Butler; d. s. Lands,
Clay; WI. Wright, Ellsworth; d. J.
Cole, Reno.
Credentials DIR. G. M. England, JEFF.
ferson county; A. G. Mccarthy, Miami;
Senator Jason Helmick, Chautauqua;
W. T. Upton, Coffey; d. j. Addison,
Saline; F. M. Case, Rocks; G. F. Foley,
Rice.
Resolutions-First district: w. A.
Harris, Lesvenworth county, Chair.
man; Charles Mscho, Brown; w. H.
Tucker, Atchison. Second district: III.
f. Sheldon, Franklin; j. K. P. Barker,
Wysndotte; s. R. Price, Miami. Third
district: Abe Steinberger, Crawford;
J. M. Dunsmore, Neosho; George
Campbell, Labette. Fourth district,
Harrison Kelly, Coffey; Taylor Riddle,
Marion; J. M. Kendall, Butler. Fifth
district: R. H. Kane, Dickinson; An
drew Shesrer, Marshall; ID. F. Laugh.
lin, Cloud. Sixth district: O. L.
Smith, Jewell; j R. Connolly, Thomas;
J. M. Tadlock, Phillips. Seventh dis.
trict: Senator A. G. Forney, Sumner;
B. F. Milton, Ford, and j. G. Hopper,
Ness.
After the committees were an
nounced an adjournment was taken
for dinner.
After dinner the auditorium was
better filled than ever. The Creden.
tisls committee not being ready to
The advocate., 1896-03-25
$l.OO A YEAR.

Nebraska; that oft.elected and oft
defrauded but always faithful Tom
Watson. Then there is Fl. d. Lloyd Of
Illinois, the greatest phllsnthropist Of
us all; that greatest living historian,
John Clarke Ridpsth, who, although In
the service of one Of those institutions
endowed and supported by wealth, did
not fear to say that the wage system is
an outrage"
The Committee on Credentials caused
still further delay, and George NJ. Mum
ger, one Of the wealthiest men In Kan
sas, addressed the convention. He was
glad to be classed as Populist, and
believed heartily in POpulism.
Senator Leedy was the next speaker.
Among other things he said: 81 am
surprised In looking over this conVen-
tion to find the untruth in the notice
sent out by the President that all we
need In Kansas and the West is mis-
sionsries and martial law. This Is not
like the Wichita convention. They
had q chairman who would not recOg-
niZe q man unless he was properly
branded and it was known what he
would say and knew what to do. They
had Tom Anderson busy singing negro
melodies, while the railroads were busy
stealing your corn"
Delegate Helm of Smith wanted to
know how many old soldiers were pres
ent. In response to call 1876 veterans
rose. 1t was discovered In a similar
way that l47 persons present had voted
for Abraham Lincoln. s. S King
wanted to know how many had voted
for Cleveland, and but few responded.
Other speeches were then made.
Rev. j. ID. Botkin delivered one of the
most pleasing. Jerry Simpson was
called for again. Many of the dele.
gates had been late In returning from
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represents. Rev. J. d. BOtkin was in
troduced and offered prayer. An ad-
dress Of welcome which pleased the
delegates was listened to. Mayor Vim
cent had been expected to make the
address, but owing to his absence NJ.
Watson Of the Hutchinson Bee did the
honors. The response was by ex-Con-
gressman T. J. Hudson of Fredonis.
Chairman Taubeneck of the National
committee was on the platform and
had the good fortune of seeing the
Populists of Kansas hold one Of their
most successful meetings.
After the reading of the call by Sec
retary Semplp, Senator Lands Of Bar
Der placed in nomination for Tempo
rsry Chairman Hon. Harrison Kelly of
Burlington. r. H. Kane of Dickinson
presented the name Of G. B. Hoffman
Of Enterprise. Mr.. Kelly seconded the
nomination of Mr.. Hoffman, and the
latter was elected unanimously. Mr..
Hoffman pleased che convention In
brief but entertaining and businesslike
address. D. G. Zercher was elected as
Secretary.
The committees were next an
nounced. They were not selected by
the chair. The convention had un-
limited confidence in that gentleman,
but the good old rule of choosing them
by districts in caucus was observed.
This always results in the selecting Of
representative committees. They were
announced as follows:
Order Of BusinesS-T. n. Becky,
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stand with both feet, without socks II
they want to-"
He was followed by Ex-Governor
LewellinR, who received very hearty
greeting at this his first appearance
before q State convention since his de-
feat. He made vigorous speech and
was generously spplsuded. He thought
the coming campaign would be fought
on financial lines, but that other re-
forms demanded must not be omitted
from the platform. He said: "When
the friends Of reform are united there
will be no lack of leadership" Speak
ing of the Presidential nominee he
said: "We want no psmpered son Of
luxury to lead the hosts Of reform, but
a man of the people. Ben Tillmsn,
the John the Baptist In the wilderness
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report, the convention called for
speeches. Jerry Simpson was first
called. He was given a splendid re-
ception. His remarks were character
istic. He referred to the Barber
County Beauty as the gentleman who
Is now drawing the salary from this
district F" He spoke of land, finance
and transportation as constituting
"blessed trinity" and said that "the
st. Louis platform would be one upon
which every friend Of humanity could
The advocate., 1896-03-25
POPULIST CONVENTION
An Enthusiastic Gathering of Earnest
Men Bent on Securing Victory
for the Common People.

The convention did not formally
open until Wednesday morning, but
all day Tuesday enthusiastic, earnest
and vigorous Populists poured In. The
convention was called to order by
Chairman Breidenthsl. He used as a
gaVel a stick of wood from a rail split
by Abraham Lincoln. The reception
given him indicated that his abilities
and tireless efforts for the party are
appreciated by the people whom he
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dinner and had not heard his earlier
remarks. SIN. Scott of the ADVOCATE
responded to a call and addressed the
convention briefly.
TIE Credentials committee then re.
ported. The Rules and Order Of Busi-
ness committee presented a report
which was Immediately adopted. The
Committee on Permanent Organization
reported the name Of Harrison Kelly
for Permanent Chairman and that the
Temporary Secretaries be made perma-
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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-02-20
Bound by an Oath.

This popular drama was rendered IN
Temperance Hall Thursday night OF
last week by the Home Dramatic Club,
uoder the direction of Mrs. W. A. Dunn
CAST OF CHARACTERS.
The characters were taken as follows ::
Philip RAYMOND, A blind miller, by
w. z. Whitmore.
Jacob johnson, A Western specula-
tor, by Claude Kitchin.
Seth Randolph, A vagabond, by II.
s. Hyman.
Edward lie Roy, In love with Mabel,
G. W Wilson.
Elias Amsden, Bound by an Oath, ,
bv John I<ltchin.
sambo, Servant to Jacob, by A. ?.
Kitchin
Drucilla Johnson, Sister to Jacob, by
Miss Annie Dunn.
Lucy Snuff, A lone widow, by Mrs
Hattie Williams.
Mrs. RAYMOND, Wife Of Philip, by
! Miss Mamie Cotton.
Mabel Raymond, Daughter OF Philip
bv Mrs. A. Mcdowell.
It was confidently expected by al
who purchased tickets that rich trea
was in store for them and no one wa
disappointed. 1t was lively and any
thing but dull from start to finish. Al
seemed admirably adapted to their re
spective parts, and the acting was pro
nounced first class in every way.
Special comment was made upo'
the acting of several, but the whol
performance was so we'll rendered an
50 we'll received that THE DENoCRA
forbears to mention Individual names
The hall was packed full, and wit
less inclement weather some Woul
have been turned away.
The play was given for the benef
OF the Baptist and Episcopal cemet'
ries Jointly, and the gross income v;
something over 500.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-02-20
Great Fire IN Greenvlllc.

The Greenvllle Reflector was out with
an extra Monday morning giving the
particulars of a very destructive fire
there Saturday night. The fire orlgl-
mated from an overturned lamp III 2
harber-shop. It was thought that all
the flames from the broken lamp were
eStingulshed, and the night-Watchman
IF the town was told Of the accident
and was asked to keep watch on his
rounds. About two O'Clock IN the
morning he found that flames were
bursting from the inside OF the barber
shop. and before sufficient aud could
arrive the fire was beyond control.
Two blocks II the business part o.
tho town were almost entirely consum
ed before the flames could be stayed
Tho loss was estimated at one hundred
and fifty thousand dollars, with lnsuf
lance smaller III every case than the
loss. and in Some cases 10 insurance a
all.
TIE DEMOCRAT deeply sympathlze
with our unfortunate nelShborin5 town
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-02-20
ST. VALENTINES PARTY.
Merry Guest, For Many Hours

II matters little to those who still
commemorate II Valentines Day
whether II l. for VALENTINES who after
the miraculous healing ct the dangh-
ter Of Asteriu-. and long impri-on-
ment was beheadcd in the Flamlnlan
WAY on February l4th or for FATES-
THUS who mlraculou-ly healed Chaer-
enon. -on Of Grafton To those who
still regard it. it means nothing more
than a day of amusement, a IN days oi
vore. imaginary engagements made on
that day did not necessarily meal mar
rage.
Tie most enjoyable occasion OF the
season was Il Valentine party gwen lat
Friday night by Miss Hnldah JoseE-
Handsome invitations bad been sent
out and some fifty or sixty lads and
lassies gathered to enjoy some hours oi
amusement IN honor Of II. Valentino.
Besides the bows and girl7 a few older
ones mostly family relatives, were pres
emf TO witness the pleasures and giee Of
lie young folks. Games, or songs, Or
Dlave furnished them amusement ;
which, with the beautiful and bount1
FIJI supper served made it an evening
Of most pleasant memories to them.
The dining room was charmingly
beautiful with its soft, mellow light ana
he long table groaning under the
weight CT good things and beautiful
and TASTY decorations, which had all
been prepared to give pleasure and de
light to the juvenile guests.
The supper was most elaborate-har-
becue. turkey, other meats, breads
cakes, ielies, with numerous other
dainties. fruits and confectionerles, all
ed a bill OF fare that was not only pleas
ing to the juvenile guests, but to the
older ones as we'll and seldom does one
partake OF so many good things so well
arranged and so Hospitality passed
around.
Merriment and elee went the rounds
with all from eight to eleven o'clock
when the youthful company dlsp sec
to dream over the joys Of the evening
and wonder when the memory OF st
Valentine will serve them SO vel
again
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-02-20
The Snow About KInStOn.

Tuesday morning we all arose to find
a considerable snow on the ground
about three or four inches deep on a
level where it did not drift. This was
nothing strange here for winter. But
at Kinston there was perhaps the deep
est snow seen in many years. 1t was
y inches deep on an average, and IN
places where it drifted it was from two
to three feet The morning train from
Kinston was two hours late, and Capt.
Hawks said that in places the drive
wheels Of the train were out of sight in
the snow. They had to stop the train
and get snow out Of the ash box.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-02-20
A Fine F eStival

The Ladies' Aid Society Of the Bap-
list church gave most elaborate festi-
val at the Hotel Lawrence Tuesday
night Good things OF almost every
kind we're spread III abundance, and
all toasted to full satisfaction. It was
we'll patronized and the proceeds which
amounted to %t5 we're for the benefit
# the Baptist cemetery.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-02-20
a,o,her New State Enterprise.

Nessrs. j. H. Bobbitt and J. L. Ram
SOW. of Raleigh. have organized the
Bobbitt Drug Company. with mead
quarters in that city. They will man
ufacture what they claim to be supe-
rior remedy and a certain constitution
al cure for rheumatism. called "Rheu-
mocide', an entirely new discovery.
Tho nrnDrietors state that sales have
,1raady been made III three states, and
cures effected in every case. Inc hal-
eigh Press Visitor says:
..Nr Bohbitt is we'll known as one Of
the best and most progressive pharma,
cists IN the State, and is ex-presldent O
| tho North Carolina Pharmaceutical AS
ISOLATION. and the fact of his bringing
| +be remedy forward is alone a gooc
rnarantee for it. Mr.. j. l.. Ramsey
Viii be advertising manager and has the
ability to push the enterprise 70 sue
cess" etc.
The Mems & Observer also gives 81
oxtended notice, and after speaking Q
+. n,,n,ber Of remarkable cures, says
Mr. Bobbitt and Mr.. Ramsey ar
| the very men to push it actively an'
wisely
| The remedy is said to be entlrei.
vegetable and non-alcohollc. The meth
"a ot manufacture and ingredients ar
5 different from any proprietary meo
cine on the market. 1t Will soon Q
sold in Scotland Neck.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-02-20
Special Train to New Berne Fair.

On Wednesday, February Doth, there
will be a special tram over the Scot
land Neck road to the New Berne Far,
running from Iillery and return.
The train will leave 'Tillery about =
O'Clock a. m, will pass Scotland Neck
about % O'Clock, a. NJ, will reach New
Berne at II o'clock. Returning the
same dav it Will leave New Berne at ,
.. M. and reach Scotland Neck at 10 :2t
and Tillery at 10 :45 p m.
There have been II race entries and
IS horses-by far the largest Of both
ever in the State.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-02-20
Bids for Court House Vault.

Notice is hereby given that the com
missioners of Halifax county Will re-
celve bids on lst Monday IN March,
1896. for the erection of a fre-proof
building on the court house square IN
Halifax. for the proper preservation OF
the county records. Building 10 be
constructed according to plans and
specifications now in Register Of Deeds
office at Halifax. Plans mentioned
above will not be sent out OF Register ;
office. and any person wishing to inspec'
them may do 50 by visiting the oftlce
in Halifax.
Bv order of Board of Commissioners
J. FRANK BRINKLKY,
Clerk Of Board.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-02-20
Ninety Per Gent.

OF all the people need to take a course
Of Hoods Sarsaparilla at this season to
prevent that run down and debilltated
condition which invites disease. The
money invested in half dozen bottles
of Hoods Sarsaparllla will come back
with large returns in the health and
y1eor of body and strength OF nerves.
Hoods Pills are easy to by, easy tC
take. easy to operate. Cure all liver
| ills. 25c.