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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-10-10
The Telephone.

Brown (who has just had telephone
connection estab ished between his office
and house and isvery much pleased with
it'll tell you, Smith, this telephone
business Is a wonderful thing. | wan.
you to dine with me this evening. aud |
will notify Mrs. Brown to expect Won.
Speaking through the telephone)-My
friend Smith will dine with us this even
ing. Now listen anu hear how distinctly
her reply will come back.
Mrs. Browns reply Coming back with
startling distInctness)-Ask your friend
Smith if he thinks We keep a hotel.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-10-10
Questions Answered

Ask the most eminent physician
OF any school, what is the best thing In the
world for alIaying all irritation OF the nerves
and curing all forms of nervous complaints,
giving natural. childike refreshing sleep
alwayss
And they will tell you unhesitatingly
Some form of Hops"
CHAPTER ].
Ask any or ell Of the most eminent ply
sicians:
WHAT is the only remedy that can be re-
lied on 10 cure all diseases OF the kidneys ami
urinary organs; brlghts uiseass. oiap+IeS
-etpntion, or inability to retain urine, and all
the diseases and ailments peculiar TO Wo
mem
pn..,calIv "Buchu ~
Ask the soune physicians
What is the most relaoie dfft Sure~t cure
for all liver diseases or dyspepsia constiEa-
tion. Indigestion. bilioueness, malaria, fever,
ague. &C. and they will tell you
o. DundeliOn ~
Hence. when these remedies are combined
With others equally valuable
An. COMPOUNDED into Hop BHsers, such a
wonderful End mysterious curative power n
daxaInIa1 which is so varied in its operations
that no disease or III health can possibly exist
or resist its power. and yet rs
Harmless tor the most frai! woman, weak.
est invalid or smallest child To uSc,
CHAPTER /.
Patients"
Almost deaG or nearly dying
For wears. and given up lay physicians, of
Rrieht's and other kidney diseases, liver com
r,aints. severe coughs, called coIsufnptloh,
have been cured.
Women gone nearly crazy ,|!!!
From agony of neuralgia, nervousness,
w,kefutnesS. and various diseases peculiar To
Te,,i- -, Mt .,G .f.1;sn from eXerutia-
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-10-10
'One Mil Drixea Qur Annthar

Is d VTVTEh saving that flld> eXefnpnncation
III tie way one disease VIII substitute itself
Tor another and sraver one. IN very many
cases. Liver disease, for instance. vii som
induce blood disorders. throat ailments. skin
"er1ons and eventually. because OF impov-
erIshed blood. consumption Itself. unless. IN
deco, It be treated n Is lnclpIencv and aarfv
progress b. Dr. PIerCe's Golden a.a3lcaI
discovery : which acts a. a specific in these
ailments, accomplishing a rapid cure by lis
powerful Alternative acton upon the great or
gans of thu BODY.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-10-10

but perhaps somebody. who isn't your friend,
will, that your presence IS rendered offensive
by the foul, fetid smell of your breath. Ev-
cry word You utter, though it be the very
echo Of wisdom and poetry, disgusts your
hearers, and your laugh is productive of any
thing but mirth 10 them. 1t is q duty you
owe, not only 70 yourself, hut 10 society, to
remove this cause of offense. DR.. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy will heal the diseased mu.
cous membrane, will bring relief to yourself
and others Do not hesitate to employ it.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-10-10
TOPICS OF PIKE DAT.

a chemist in New York asserts thatI
ia every n hundred pounds Of green,
tea used in this country the
drinks more than a half-pound Of
Prussian blue and gypsum.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-10-10

MESs1Ass PEPToSIZED BEEF TONIC, tie on5>
preparation o beef containing It's e7tlre n.tr5.
.i2ns properties. II contains blood-makIns
faroe generating and DEMONSTRATING properu~s
'E&!nao-e :"7 indigestion, dyspepsia, nervous
nros;ratIon. and all forms II general del 4.
a-so. n a. enfeebled conditions. whethe.
rssr.!t Of exhaustion. nervous prostrat!ou. o7er
work or acute d1seas~2arncuar,v r resu.tlu.
from pulmonary complaints. CasweI. Hazard !,
Co., Proprelors. New lorz. Sod by druggls:.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-10-10

As if by magic ones pains vanish if be
be q sufferer IRON rheumatism or neural
gia and applies st Jacob. Oil, the pain
banishcr.
For Coughs and Colds Red Star Cough
Cure is a safe, pleasant, sure4femedv.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-10-10

why Not Eat Insects?" is the title
of a recent English book. The writer
thinks that such a diet would have
certain advantages for poor people,
and he insists that an "appetizing rel
ssh" is to be found in "boiled c~aterpil-
lars, fried grasshoppers and grilled
c~ock-chafers.' His argument rests
mainly on the descriptions Of half
atarved travellers concerning their
personal enjoyment Of cooked insects,
and the fact that certain savage5 thrive
on such diet.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-10-10

The largest diamond in the world is
o 0 to be cut atlAmsterdam. where a
special workshop is being constructed
This GEMS South African, and weighs
415 cafats, thus being 1876 carats
heavier than the Grand Mogur' be-
longing to the Shah of Persia, and
hitherto the biggest diamond known.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-10-10

WHAT are little boys made of. man
asked a Brooklyn fodder. ust,
my child. Dust, mammal" Yes,
darling. Wei. | guess that's what
makes EN- ike TO mu.s in the ash bar
rels so much. Aint II. mammal"
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-10-10
water and the prevalence 0 tcool north

water and the prevalence o>cocl north
winds account for the ability of the
people to resist their filthy surround
:ings. Some seven centuries ago, before
it was laid waste by Genghis Khan,
Heras was the largest city in the world.
Probably the Russian soldiers who can
luxuriate on a banquet of vodka and
,tallow candles would feel comfortable
enough in Herat.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-10-10

The London Lancet warns people
against the danger Of licking adhesive
stamps and envelopes, adding that it
is a most p~erilous practice, producing
local irritation and sore tongues.
whilst occasionally other diseases are
prop1gated by the habit.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-10-10

BY 3 long course Of mental discipline
= man NAV he able after a while + keen
his temper under al! circumstance. but
nothing il philosophy can help him =.
hanc on - al umbrella.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-10-10
f"nnrfanf.

When yon 7s-.s or le.ve New YORK city. t3r.n
~1pressage and g. carriage hlre, d sopS
Union Hotel. opposite Grand CentraI ~ are million
fs elegant ROOMS. Tilted Gp St $ Coz. n,.n Flo
cClsr, Il and upward per csS. Europs. tcrs r-rs
vasor. Restaurant supplied WITH the osss- F~-,ljas
a. i've bet,s- .@r -. -ro,.v 4, TIE Grand UaoH
= Ecte. than st eny OF Ter rrSt-ciass cote. IA =
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-10-10

Over fifty musical compositions. MARCHES AMI
sonGs have baec! put: On ska msrh-t s.nea Gen
era%Graoi, death.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-10-10

Before legislators attack newspaper men
they had better Law in a supply OF sheet-iror
hrcastnlates.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-10-10

AN I-Es OF I>TEREsT-'Bee.on's A-orn.-.
ANN Sulphur Soap prevents, cures and he,E :
sA1H diseases, sottens and b@ausides face ana
hands. 25c- By Druggists, or by mail address
"n- DreydopPel, PA.-ade.phia, Pa
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-10-10

ONE me says that liquor strengthens
the voice. This is q mistake; it only
makes the breath strong.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-10-10

The Jersey cow IS fast losing her good char
acter at the hands Of the rnIkman and the
pump.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-10-10

II W can't inherit . coed name, st .e.s. W
can DO our bes! 10 leave one,
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-10-10

A correspondent who has visited He
rat, 1.-The key of India AYERS that its
evil odors assail tho n~ostrils a. a dis
lance of five miles from the walls if
one be not travelling tn the wind.
The city is in the torn of a huge
square, with fortified sides about a
mile in length either way. and with a
huge stone citadel in the centre. Sur
rounded by hills, IIerat has no drainage,
reeks with mud, garbage and stagaant
water, yet its mortality is not excess
sive. Probably the supply of pure
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-10-10

The heat Of discussion often cooks the de
bater's goose.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-10-10
Your Friend. will Never Tell You,

1t will cost $500, 900. 900 to complete tn
Panama cana.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-10-10

Young or middle-aged men. suffering from
nervous debility and kindred weaknesses
should send ten cents in stamps for large
treatise giving successful treatment. Worlds
DEpensary Medical Association. buffalo. Y. Y.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-10-10
CATARRHCATARR H

disease Of the mucous
m g IN bran O, IL gen
orally originates IN the
ns~a! Messages ana
raintaius its strong
hold IN tie head. From
this point it sends forth
. poisonous virus along
the ~membranous I'm
ings and through the
digestive organs, cor
rupting the blood and
pro d u & other
troublesome and dan
ger us symptoms.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-10-10

Two GIRLS met three other girls in q
Boston street and all kissed. How many
kisses were exchanged
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-10-10
Balm

is a remedy based upor
a correct diagnosis OF
this disease and can be
depended upon. Toe.
cred. Sample bottle by
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-10-10

Boulder, Col. has an ingenious must
per, which says: Neil McClay, who
grinds music out Of vioIins in the
Board Of Tradc saloon. has made a
small violin which is quite a novelty
IN its way. He caught a small turtle
ut the lake and used the Shell for the
body Of the violin. The holes where
the feet protuded were covered over
with a banjo head and glue. The
back Of the turtle is turned up and
the holes for the sound cut into it.
The head of the violin is o~rnaInented
with the turtles head and two of the
feet
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-10-10

s-None genuine without n bunchof green
Hons on the white label. Shun alatho vile,
POISONOUS staff with Hop or Hops in their
name.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-10-10

Running e1nensas=Chlldren
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-10-10

The threats from time to time of in
vasiOns of the United Statea by chol-
era. yellow fever, and other malig-
nant diseases, repeatedly call the at
tentiJn to the genera! use Of disiufect-
ants, which are often usel to great adj
vantage in communities that have to
fear an irruption of these epidemics.
But US a great mistake to rely on
them to the exclusion of individual
measures having Il far greater impor-
lance. Humboldt sad that persons
whose DO lies are strengthened by
wholesome habits in respect of food,
clothing, cleanliness. exercise. and fresh
air. are enabled - resist the cause
which brings about disease in other
men. But to ordinary people il is 50
much easier TO rely upon the germi-
eide poiSonS Of a Board OF Health than
to adopt sensible habits. that hall the
good WORK tina j. done by the author
tiles is neutra!ilel by the neglect OF
all sanitary precautions.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-10-10

The JOurn0I IF Incjriety thinks
that the cumulative action of alcohol
on the brain centres exists t q great
er extent than is generally supposed
Many men who drink regularly
through the day and seem no worse
for it. become intoxicated late at night,
although they have used no spirits
during the evening. 1T appears"
says the editor, that alcohol, like
bromide. may remain in the system
to some extent without producing any
marked action, and then suddenly,
from some unknown cause, burst into
great activity, producing pgoCouni in
toxication." The reasons for this do
not seem to be definitely understood,
though they are thought to be of a
combined physiological and psyche
logical nature, and partly due to eli
matte conditions.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-11-07
shernan's Programme,
Times. Democrat.

Times, Democrat.
Having made the bloody shirt Is
sue, John Sherman clings to it, indeed,
he grows worse about il from day to
day, There can be no doubt as 10
what his political plans are, or rather,
what be pretends is his programme.
This is certainly explicit enough. Re-
lating his old scenes Of fraud and ter
rorism in Southern elections, which he
has sung ever since the Eliza Pinkston
affair, he proposes that Congress shall
pass what he calls a wise election law,
to govern the election of members Of
Congress and Presidential electors;
and If such q measure fails to protect
the negroes in the right Of suffrage
that is, fails to secure Republican
success-then the party shall take
care that the Southern States are not
allowed representation based on ne
gro suffrage, and their strength in
Congress- and in the electoral college
will be reduced in proportion to their
negro population,
This proposition has been hinted at
several times before, but never 30
broadly announced as now. tits quite
evident that Republicans Of the Sher-
man type regret having given suffrage
TO tho negroes. They expected to gain
additional strength and power from
this, and for time they did; but TO-
day they find that their chickens
have come to roost,n aud chat the
power conferred on the negroes with
increased representation Of the South,
gives the Democracy control of the
Presidency and ofthe House Of Repre-.
sentatiyes. It is not to be wondered
at that they should regret this false
step Of some years ago, AS to the
proposition that this mistake can be
corrected by new Federal election
law or q partial Acknowledgement Of
the South, there is nothing in ii. II
will not and cannot be done. Mr..
Sherman is not serious or In earnest
in this matter, because no knows how
ridiculous such proposition Is il the
face Of the present situation, II may
be that the Republicans win actually
bring this proposition before Com
gress, in order to pretend that ,hey
are in earnest about il, bnt they know
well that the issue is made purely for
campaign use, TO create 4 political
question, and not with any idea Of
being practically carried out, II en-
ables rs, however, to get some fore.
sight Of what will be The Republican
line Of argument in coming contests.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-11-07
letter Gronn EdgerIy.
EpaRnLr, La, Oct, 81, 1885,

EDGERLY, La, Oct, 81, 1885,
Editor Lake Charles Echo;
II has been some time since our last
communications, and there has been
much interest transpired during the
interval at this point; but we shall en-
deayer to confine ourself to the most
interesting characteristic feature OF
this portion Of our parish, Our OBJ
servation with regard to tho agricnl-
tnral department has led us to con-
clude that the constituency has been
wonderfully blessed, and to-day finds
them entering into tho full fruition Of
those hopes and anticipations which
animated and stimulated them TO such
extra exertions in the spring ume. A
great many Of our rice farmers have
avaiIed themselves Of the fair weather
and have their rice securely sheltered
while others will have the pleasure Of
harvesting in the water,
Our stoclmen have suffered pecu-
niarily from the rayages Of the hog
cholera, and diseases among horses
and cattle, which, however, seems to
continue,
The enterprising firm Of Hampton
y Miller Is driving ahead with its usual
energy, and altogether, We consider
the people Of Southwest Louisiana in .
fair way 10 begin in the near future to
enjoy the benefits Of their hiddcn re-
sources We mpst confess with some
degree Of diAidenco that our conFic,
tion Is, and has ever been, that one Of
the greatest and most interminable
barriers to tho deyelopment Of our
natural resources Is the absence Of
proper system Of education 10 our
midst, If our good people wopld be-
come interested aud be aroused TO the
Importance Of education and establish
system BY which The intellectual
powers Of our youthful element could
be laden with that knowledge and
wisdom which is necessary 70 qualify
them for any Of those responsible po,
sitions which they may be called upon
to occupy, then We may hope 10 be.
come lbs great center of attraction 10
those seeking The Investment Of eapi-
tai and pleasant homes for thenfelyep
aud children. y n slnMoEs.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-11-07
Eeemarlsable PaIth Cure.

The following dispatch from Hot
Springs gives the details of remark
able cure by faith
HoT SPRISss, Oct. ls.-Tbe Meth
odist church of this city was crowded
by people anxious to learn something
Of what appears to be miraculous
case of prayer cure. The case was
that of the son of DR., H, R. Withers,
pastor Of the church, in no wise given
to fapaticism, The pastor has been
absent for some weeks, watching by
the sick bed of his son who for more
than a month has been very low with
bloody fux and typhoid fever com
bined. In the course Of bis sermon,
which was unusually able and eloquent,
bearing on the particular interyentioDs
and operations of God in particular
cases to accomplish his ends, the pas
tor related his marvellous story.
His sick son had sunk beneath four
long weeks of terrible disease, the
medical treatment had been all that
human skill could afford, the patient
was internally uleeratedfrom hismouth
to the extremity of his bowels, con
sciousness had fed, physicians had
given himsnp to die and ceased RENE
dial applications, the father and fami-
ly were told the last moments had
come, and the patient could live bIt
a few moments longer. The limbs
were cold and clammy to the knees
and elbows, the pulse was 100 to the
minute, while the heart beat was barely
perceptible, and in the light Of science
recovery was hopeless. The old min,
lister had been praying and his faith
was strong. "My SON. be said, "will
recover. ! feel consciousness Of it
in my heart.n He gathered as many
Christians together as be could hastily,
and anoiDted the sick with oil IN their
presence, with scripture reading, and
prayed before God for the recovery Of
his boy. Very soon thereafter the
cold limbs grew warm, tho heart beat
stronger, and the pulse fell to 95.
The assembled people beheld these
changes with wonder. A little later
the sick man, who had beon uncon-
scious for two weeks, opened his eyes
and was rational, in less than two
hours be spoke to those around his
bed and called for food, the first he
had alto for three weeks.
The congregation was much affected
BY the sermon and the narration Of
this strange recovery, DR.. Witbers
said he believed il q cure effected byI
Divine aid 10 answer to prayer
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-11-07
EkencI.. naptist CI.urcI..
Robeline Reporter, October "a.
KEAcHI BAPTIST CHURCH, !
October 10 1881. {

hODellile heDuTbtff OcGoUeT Sts
KEAcHI BAPTIST CHuRoH,
| October 10, 1885. !
The following resolutions were Of
fered and adopted, viz:
Whereas, at the last Conference o
this Church, letters in full fellowship
were granted to Rev. T. N. Coleman
and others, viz; Bros. 0, A. Cole
man, J. F. Greer, A. s. Hamilton, J
H. Buckner and Sisters Julia Coleman
and p. Cummins, on certain confes
sions and representations made by
him (Rev. 7. N. Coleman) to the
Church, which were deemed at the
time to be sincere and
Whereas, subsequent developments
have satisfied us that these confessions
aud representations were designed to
deceive the church in order to pro-
cure the said letters; and
Whereas, we understand that these
letters have not as yet been deposited
with any sister church, thereby rem
dering them still amenable to the dis
cipline of this church and
Whereas, we learned that 7. N.
Coleman has been guilty of other mis-
demeanors, unbecoming TO minister
of the Gospel and detrimental to the
denominational interest.
!. Rsiolved, That We consider the
action of this church, at its last CON
ference, and recall the letters granted
to T. N. Coleman and the above men
toned members, and cite them to ap-
pear at a meeting of this church TO be
held on the fourth Friday, November
81, 1885, to answer the charges here.
matter stated at which time coun-
Gil consisting of one delegate from
each church in the Grand Cane Asso-
citation is invited to be present to ad-
wise with the church.
2. ReSolUed, That we charge t, N.
Coleman with having obtained his
letter under false pretenses,
3. Resolved, That we charge tho
others above mentioned with being
accessories to the designs of 7. N.
Coleman.
A. RESOLVED, That we invite each
church in the Grand Cane Associa-
tion to send one delegate to sit with
US as advisory council on the matters
above stated in the preamble and
on the fourth Friday,
81, 1885, and that a copy |
Of these resolutions be sent by our
clerk to each church of the Grand |
Jane Association with the invitation
rs above provided for, and to T. n,
Coleman and each Of the Others herein
'harged.
Done by order of the Conference
If Keachi Baptist Church, this 10th
lay Of October, A, d. 1885.
d. w. ADAMS, Moderator.
w. r. FosTER, Church Clerk.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-11-07
NO. S..


a correspondent writing from Haas
vile, Avoyelles parish, to the October
number Of the BREEDERS Journal, pub
lished at Beecher, I'LL, makes the fol-
lowing favorable mention Of one Of
our prominent citizens and Of The
parish Of Calcasieu
IT is probably not generally known
that large strip Of Louisiana is well
adapted to the production Of beef cat
tie, and again that we already have
our "Cattle King" SO TO speak, in Mr..
Watkins, Of Lake Charles, whose do-
mains are about or nearly equal ID
acres to Will County, I'll. This gea-
tleman has lately purchased the entire
stock Of range cattle belonging 10 Mr.
Lastie Dupre, who was until lately the
largest cattle owner in the State. The
price paid by Mr.. Watkins for this
herd Of range cattle was @85, 900, not
small sum. Mr.. Watkins Il having
immense pastures fenced for these
herds where they can feed and fatten
upon the fine grasses that cover the
prairie Of Western Louisiana.
"These Of course are all Creole cat
tie and cannot be compared to the
great Hereford that you have with YOU
in the West. There is no doubt
grand opening for some OF the Here
ford Breeders 10 start pachery
(French for field or stock FARM, either
in Western 81. Landry or 0alcasieu
parish. The lands are cheap and ac-
ccssible to rail Or waterways the year
round.
"The climate 10 fine and as rule
healthy, The lands win produce
abundant crops Of rice, millct, hay,
sugar cane, corn, cotton, sorghum,
two crops per year from one planting
Sorghum il only grown to feed cattle,
work animals and hogs on), beets,
turnips, oranges and most any aud
everything you wish except wheat,
rye, etc.
"The town Of Rayne on the Louis
lana Western Railroad is a 6ne point
TO stop at, or the 1.-Two little city of
Lake Charles, on tho same road. Oc-
iobor is good month (pleasant) TO
travel in, and TO take peep at the
yrandest prairies, rivers, bayous and
axes in the South,n