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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-02-21
Come Home to Die.

Elizabeth Jones came from county
Fermanagh, ireland, forty years ago.
She accumulated a comfortable income,
AID sz weeks ago, as she bid Clerk
Miller. at Castle G. Gsrden, farewell, she
.o,i him she was going back to the Old
country 10 die.
Among the first passengers who Landed
cccently at Castle Garden from the
steamer City Of Chicago was Elizabeth
Jones
Why, granny" exclaimed Clerk
Miller. back again o.
4 an that said the old Lady en-
platicallv, land / wish l had never
gone back Oire,and today is not the
Oi-elari I knew It forty years ago. It
S no place for ne. I've come back to
America to die"
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-02-21
FORMATION OF BATTLE.
Effects pf tho U.e o! Brefch-I Dad n
Rihcs-CsipG the Shismi.h-Iiue.

Captain Edward Field, of the 4th Ar.
til.ery, read paper before the Military
Service Institstion. entitled "No Foot
steps, but Some Chances, Backward.
l. was devoted to consideration OF
c-:an8es III formation for battle which
will probably be produced bv the u=o ci
breech-loading ~ihes Captain Field
said hat the only war IN which We lad
really an opportunity 10 4dge Of the
effect Of the modern breech-4oading rifle
was the Rlsso-Turkish War, and then
the effect OF the Peabody Martini rife
was most deadly Tie feasibility OF
making the skirmish line the formation
to be used for line Of battle was care
fully and fully considered.
The objections were said to he the
difficulty Of directing a large body Of
men deployed as skirmishers, the diff
Guilty OF rallying them when oEce thrown
into disorder, and the loss of that stead
mess and concert OF action with which
men move to battle when elbow touches
iiict passes from man to man. II this
style OF fighting IS TO be employed sole
lv,' said Captain Field, "war would de-
generate into barbaric conflict like that
carried on by the Indians of the plains,
or else soldiers would refuse to move with
utprotection and become like those de-
generate Roman legions who protected
themselves behind shields of wicker
work. As examples Of people who fight
independently and those who figL. in
concert take the Indians and the ancient
Scandinayians. There never was more
war-lovlng people CT people more brave
personally than the Indians, but what
are their shouts of conflict and songs of
war compared to the measured clash OF
arnlor and the steady chant with which
| the devastation of the world novel to
| battle -
IN concluding this part of his paper,
Captain Field recommended the en-
ployment Of line of men deployed as
shirn2ishers with a guidon for every
company borne in their rear, these
| Gnidons to have conspicnously displayed
on tnell the letter OF the company, tc
serve. as rallying points in case of need
lie believed that troops should be moved
on to the field IL double columns, and a
the proper moment deployed into line
and precipitated through the curtain o
skirmishers upon the enemy. Captain
Field also believed that when large
bodies Of troops We're broaght int
action armies operating on exterior lines
had an advantage over those operating
on interior lines.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-02-21

radiant skies might have psen painted
in liquidized gold, SO rare and costly
were they.
I'm Almost sorry I come p thought
Miss Comfort 81 don't fairly believe
can give satisfaction here"
While the thought was passing
through her mind, the door swung open
on is silver plated hinges, and a tai
young lady II blue silk morning robe
enfered-a young lady with golden
brown hair looped after the fashionable
style ever her brow, and deep blue eyes.
Miss Comfort rose and dropped stiff
little courtesy.
"I've called to see" she began,
Jut to her amazement the rest Of her
speech was abruptly checked by the
young lady's arms being thrown round
her neck.
ooh, I'm so glad to see you" she
cried out, ecstatically. Il thought I
never should see you again. I went to
the old farm, but you had gone away,
LoDoiJ fLICH HillAci
And she hugged Miss Comfort more
enthusiastically than ever, the bright
tears sparkling on her eyelashes.
}"Why." demanded the bewildered
spinster, "who are yon?'
I'm ESsie. Don't you remember
l.ttIe E'sie Bell, that you gave the five
dollar bill to, in the twilight, by the
| wil1-rose bushes, when-"
"On, OOH p exclaimed Miss Com
fort. "You don't mean to say that you
are that
And here she stopped, nearly stran-
gled by ESTES renewed embraces, while
she listened to the story of ''papa's
death, - and how grandpapa had adopted
her and how she was surrounded 10y all
that luxury could devise, or art invent.
"And I have longed to see you
a.ain," added Essie, "for if it had not
been for your kindness. papa nere'
could have reached his home A.,
YOU shall live with ne now, and be my
darling old friend p
"No," said Miss Comfort, gravelv
shaking her head. "I've come to appl,
for o situation as houselzeeper, and j
you won't give it to me, why I must e
elsewhere"
And Essie was obliged to consent.
''But mind" said she, nodGing th,
golden masses Of her crepe hair, {"
shall give you what wages J. please
| Grandpa always intrusts those things t.
my management +
So Miss Comfort Fairhaven stayed
nominally a hoasekeeper-really tn
trusted and revered head of The estab
lishment, and lcr decliuing years wer
surrounded by peace and luxury sh
never dared to dream of in her lofties
aspirations.
Miss Comfort Fairhaven had investe
the fivedollar bill advantageously. Sh
had cast her bread upon the waters, an
after many days it had returned to bel
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-02-21
From His High f>tatr.

Among the vaCrants committed to tie
Toalbs If New York C.ty was ma
about C3 years Of ace, Of venerable ap-
pea1ance, who many Years ago occnp.ei
g.. excellent position isl society. Ie was
A. c1-Julge Of the ,f-rlne Court no"
City Court).
He occupied a seat 81 tie bench f tn
MAJ ihc Court during ISIS aod l151, Al
ter dis retir nlent he r. - a candidate tor
reelection, bat failed Of the nomination.
This disappointment aT-c.el his future
life. He became dIszipated, an al!
though he was a good lawyer and cauI
have built up lucrative practice. Ae
threw way lis chances by his hst5l:s.
He lost caste il tae profession ard sank
lower aud ,oy.er until he became an ob-
let of cka~ltv ~ those who had known
L.c4 during Lls prosperity. Old lawyers
ard Judges remembered him and gave
hin 1aoLey for Cd acquaintance sake.
He has been several times con ui,'cd -
the vorkhouse On Blackweli'a Is.aai.
H staggered into the Je.Iers9l Mare:
L lie. Court and asked TO be committed.
r. : mental and physical wreck from
the elects OF drink Justice Okei!lv
committed him.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-02-21

A Mexican paper says: A shocking
tragedy occurred Oh Sunday night in
the Zocalo, where the beautiful concert
pavilion has been erected for the festival
of All Saints and All Souls Days IT
was a case Of peculiar interest. A man
known as Pantaleon Estrada, worker
ION guitars, tying stone TO the end Of
an ordinary wire, threw it over the
electric wire. Estrada Immediately fell
dead in his tracks. The contact Of the
two wires killed him. \ policemen
standing by and street car conductor
had much Of their clothing burned off,
and were themselves SO seriously in-
jured that their lives tremble in the bal
ance. The electric current affected
othels more or less. The scene succeed
ing the tragedy was demoralizing. For
a moment the dumb terror Of seeing
strong men totter and fail, as if struck
by some invisible hand, held the crowd
spellhound. Succeeding the terrorizad
apathy came a wild rush for life. For
tunately, the exits were plentiful, and
to that was due the fact that many were
not stamped % death.
John Herbert, OF the electric light
company, mounted ladder, with six
handkerchief IN hand, 10 remove the
wire thrown By the unfortunate Estra-
ia. The rain was falling heavily at the
time. but lie did pot notice that the
handkerchief was becoming damp. He
applied i 10 the wire 10 remove it, anI
received himself severe shock that
threw him from the ladder. Falling 70
the stone pavement, his head was eft
open. He Will recover. The police be-
ieve that Estrada represents gang ot
pickpockets ard thieves; that his oD.ec.
. III throwing the wire was TO e1tlngnish the
! electric lights AMI give his pals chance
/ 70 operate. Whether that was so or not
/ is not known, for lie who colld have
toll las hal lis lips burned 70 sileE -
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-02-21

The yellow Naze of midsummer Il,
it's radiant !, rs over the velvet
slopes Of the Fairhaven farm the r.ver,
mmmu:ing softly over It's pebhly hot
tom. flashed up like sheet Of tlivcr-
and the purple fields of clover, noddi1g
ready for the scythe, filled the warm air
with slumbrOu3 scents.
Fine weather for the hayin', =" said
Eliakim Fairhaven. 70 his material
nature, Gods sunshine and IL grand
glitter O. earth and sky. V,re bu> the III
etrumcnts to fill his pocke<s with sordid
Gain--mere accessions to "a good cropn
Alas is not this world full Of I,IiaE M
Fairhayens, III one shape or another?
Miss Comfort Fairhaven sat beside
him knitting and watching the cumhcr-
some frolics Of q pair Of twin lambs, dc
serted by their beartless mother, whom
Rhe was "bringing up by hand"
"Yes," she said, with mechanical.
glance in the direction of the beamy
West "Who's that comm up the
path I wonder?"
zone Of the new hands, I calculate"
said Ehakim, screwing up his eyes. 81
didn't gree to give 'em their supper
and board into the bargain, 8 night afore
the job begins-and I'm blessed il there
amt little gal along with him p
"Taint no hayin hand" said Miss
Comfort, rising and going down the steps
to meet slender child of nine years Old,
who was leading pale. howed-down
man, who walked with difficulty. lean
ing on crutch.
Heart alive, child" said Miss Com
fort, whose kindly nature involuntarilv
sympathized with all who were suilcrinn
or in distress; what oils you and what
do you want here o.
please ma'am," began the child,
eagerly, 'if you could give us alieht's
lodgiug-poor papa is so sick aud tired
qnd-'
"No, 1 can't" abruptly broke in
EJiakim FAirhaven. This amt no
almshousc, nor yet charity place. If
ye can pay your way, we'll and good
if We cant. the ssoner you go about your
business the better i
I'VE have no money!" timidly began
she child, while the man as if stunned
and bewildered by the heartless fueucy
Of the Old farmers speech, leaned up
against the fence, pressing his hand on
his forehead, "but-"
Then clear out and be done With
it, said Eliakim, rcsuming his seat
with Gcgsei composure.
Miss Comfort looked appealinely a.
her brother.
%Ii l could just get EN- bowl of milk
E,hkim, and -"
"S>uf and nonsense" sonoror~ly
calculated the farmer, Il amt go.a' te
give in ~ this sort Of thing. Once br.
gin, and vpu'il never leave of, you soI
, haadcI woLAaufe 4 =
Slowly anAwearily the two travellers
tunnel and rN%jded their way a.:
The bread, du~tMr5ad-tAc iangui. :.,t
steps cf the luyA,.d scarce ke,pu ( a.
With :Ae tripping Pace Of the child.
.~"Oh, papa, papa,N sobbed the little
Girl. turning her blue wis,ful eyes tc
the white, worn face, "how cruel people
are -
4IISAllaceI his hand upon her curly
uHE0ver.d head
~ ver mind, Es-;c." he said, with E.,
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-02-21
A New Rule.

Perhaps, boys, you would like to know
the day of the week on which you were
born, If there are dozen or SO OF You
in the family, your mother can't reulem-
Der the day, your father don't care,
Your older sister is sorry you we're bonn
at all and don't want to know, your aunt
never knew, ana your grandmother is
dead, and SO you must rely Oh some
rule, 80 follows: Set down the year Of
your birth less 1, divide by / (throwing
away remainder, if any, and adj to the
date; also add the number Of days from
January 1st to the date of birth, divide
by 7, and if @ remains, Sunday is your
birthday; if /, Monday; 2, Tuesday,
ard so on.
ExAMrLE--Suppose yo1 were born March O.
lo1J, then less would be
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-02-21

This makes Tuesday the day on which you
were born.
IN computing don't forget to give
February % days, if your birthday was
in leap year, and If the above rn1e don't
work We will forfeit a last years alma
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-02-21

NJ GREAT RIVER There is a smaI.
g:vu.e' near Dorulney's kill, III Irwin
county. Georgia, that IS puzzle. The
stream 5 goserDed by the moon during
dFy Weather. i. the last quarter, Lew
l-7soA, and first quarter it Is perfectly
dry, but as tie moon increases II begins
- -u:s, and a. t0,l noan il IS running
boldly, ana then gradually declines with
tie decrease unt.l II ra1.s, ,drv.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1885-02-21
X BATCH OF G00D THINGS
FOUND FT.OSTINt: N TuT III HoROU
COLT ms 0t TuE PRESS

~ uTsl OWN INTEREST.


SHAH lie obliged 70 rns tAe hll into the
hands OF 4 lawyer
Ny dear sl~, replied the doctor ar-
5auely Ivy the next post. -. Ven are
happily scquain:ed with a LAWYER who is
able to g bllec: .sl01 from ne | neg yon
TO send hlm 70 ne at once, fer l shall
be glad II employ HIM IN my own III
torest.- CLjcago Iri5toic." !
he WOULD BE AN OWL /
II wish | vas AL owl, said the yophS
lawyer as he gently felt the dimensfont
oi her alligator belt.
"Why?" she asked.
Because then | could say up oil
night, you know, dear" he(replied.
"What would You want to do such
. ridiculous thing as tha. for?" she tit
tered.
"To wis;-To woo y - F'aab"rg
CI.ro,siclr-
ALL ~ a QUIET WAY.
II wonder the English allow them
selves to he governed 10y woman,
said a cfiz2n the other day.
Why not 2 sail another. America
IS governed by women"
J." Governed by women: How do you
make that cnt?'
why, don't you see, this is govern
ment cf the people
YES: but the women have no he--
in i The country is governed by the
men"
"Cer.ajrlv: AMI II" mon are governed
| 10y Tie women. "-E,s'DH Cottricr
A FOOLISH QUESTION.
"I4ond me vour ear minnie" re-
marked Mrs. Brown to her husband the
| other evening.
! '-Wal you give it back to ne ?" he IN
quiref with mock anxiety.
"Of course / will, you idiot Doyou
suppose | want to start a tannery p
She got the car Graphic.
FULL OF DECEIT.
The world is full Of deceit" said Old
Nr. Squaggs, land wimmin Is mostly at
the bottom Of II.
81 know it, eail old Mrs. SquaPgs;
~ i cster man pct- wife that he be-
e;as 10 Practice deceit. lfhe hadn't n
wife he wouldn't need to lie so much
,.u.ut where he spends his evenings.
! ~, are perfectly right. It's the wome''
.,,4. cause the deceit
p.4Mr. Sqnaggs became very tnongtt-
New-York tribune., 1885-07-10
CATTLE STOPPED By ARMED MEN.

WAsHINGToy, July 9.-The Commissioner
Of Agriculture has received from number of Texas.
Kansas Colorado and Missouri cattle dealers long tele
gram saying:
Nearly so 600 cattle on the drive from Texas to the
Pan HaEde Of Texas and Colorado have been forcibly
stopped and prevented from passing over the common
Ccrokees strip and No Mans Land and stopped
there by m armed band OF men I'm the pay of rival
Blocker. OF 900 head; Pngsley Brothers & Bowling. OF
5000; j. w Drisko. oi 1000; II. :. Holly, OF 1000
Missouri. Kansas aud Texas. These cattle were pur-
chased tor speedy delivery in Colorado and the Pan
have EXPIRED All these cattle are sound and healthy,
and from n district clear OF disease. To further
proceedings have been instituted by complaint
sworn to by an irresponsible party at the suggestion OF
set tria ana nave the same disposed or We are law,
abb ing ctiz and started our cattle north with full
regulations OF the several states and Territories especi
ally Of tie State Of Colorado the only State Territory
having quarantine regulations In which we proposed en-
tern ana we we're careD to govern thatwe
would not violate the laws Of that State The opposition
i determined 10 prevent and stop the progress Of all
,nese nerds Jaw OF no mw ana by Iorcc Otner nerds
from 400 miles further to the south, from Texas had
previously passed over the same trail without coDmun
any disease ana these herds are the same KIND OF
cntie from the same districts which hai been coming
over the tran for years and about which complaints had
neen heretofore male We claim that this IL an nJust-
hanle Interference with legitimate business and inter
state commerce. rulnons 20 every owner con
criiheu ana lnNoNns an extra expense OF S9Vo
day, besides the serious contracts and with
nHlls business SuDsefYc ana Denent,
with no punc purpose to We beg that this
receive your immediate attention and that under the
large power given yOu. You may direct the marshal
attorney OF the District Of Kansas to that these
herds are not detained but nave the right not only to
complete thrrjOurney but safe conduct from all hostile
parties. You VIII know what To do better than
suggest. All want Is relief at Once that may be
protected rs we have the right to demand ard expect
and that We may not be bagcred and pesered for pri
yatee We are threatened that we shall not 90
through the obs,ructios made by fences put up in the
Indian county, the Chcrokces strip No Mans Land.
regardless Oi the good condition OF cattle We apply
20 you the proper officer from whom to obtain speedy
uscc and deverance. and this request should nave
been made to any other officer than yourself would
thank you to aid us in presenlngt it and procuring the
dcs red RELIEF.
New-York tribune., 1885-07-10
TEMPERANCE WOMEy UNDISIfA YED.

OCEAN GROVE, n. j.. July 8 (SpeciaD. The
Christian Temperance Union of Now.Jersey was
opened by love feast at O'Clock, conducted by Mrs.
Mary G. Mobiles. This meeting merged into
workers conference. Mrs Buell. corresponding secretary
of the National Union answered the question what Is
tho Result OF our Investigations OF the Relation OF
Capital and Labor to Intemperance Questions
political and sanitary answered by Mrs. A. NJ.
intcndent OF young women's work In Pennsylvania.
large number OF children gathered at O'Clock and
Mrs Major Scott OF Ocean Grove, and Mrs NJ. b. Bald
win. OF Newark addressed them. The evening mass
meeting was addressed by Mrs. Bue and Major Scott
and an original paper on Narcotics" read by Mrs
H. B Bcege of Ocean Grove. resolution was adopted
declaring that the defeat OF secure the
passage OF u law compelling scientific temperance edu-
cation In our schools under state control We dsap
polluted but not discouraged we cast down but not
dsmayed. and wo propose to redouble diligence and
pledge ourselves 10 renewed efforts along this llno
New-York tribune., 1885-07-10
A GREAT TEMPERANCE JUBILEE.

NEw-HAvEN. July 9.-The Grand Division
OF the OF Temperance Of Connecticut Is making pre-
psrations for picnic and jubilee choral to be held
July 30 at High Rock Grove the line OF the Nauga-
tuck Railroad about ten miles below Waterbury and on
the banks of the Nangatuck River This is one OF the
most romantic parts OF the Naugatuck Valley II is a
spot OF historic The annual conventions Of
the State Temperance Organization have been held there
FOR three years The committee expect OF the
most distinguished members OF the National Division
bo present There Will be more than n thousand we'll
trained voices in the jubilee choral, accompanied by
Wheeler & Wilson's band. Each subordinate body will
select six SOPRANOS six altos six teners and six bases
Ihere Will be monster clanbakc Tor the legions who
wish to dispense with the OF lunch baskets and have
the day for enjoyment or songs and speeches ramble
to the glen and top OF the rock, row the river
spin tho rink In order that all bills be paid before
the close OF the day. and that burdens be left
Grand Division TO pay an appeal is made TO each sub
ordinate division 10 donate nve cents for each member
In good standing." In addition TO the music and ad-
dresses there will be l0Oyards foot by the
and lean brothers, and tive and fourosred boat races
against the stream, by those who rowed boat
New-York tribune., 1885-07-10

said office for information on special topics, which
the Commissioners may need.
Resoyed That Congress be pettioned to provide tho
necessary funds to carry this scheme into eect In con.
necon with the annual provision for the Department OF
Agriculture and that this subject be referred to the
Committee on Legislation for active cooperation with
the Commissioner.
There Is nothing novel in this uttcrance The propo-
son has been often discussed In the agricultural press
and at two previous conventions held IN this city at the
call Of other commissioners resolutions Of like tenor
have been adopted Nothing ever came Of them and 1t
is possible that practical result will out OF this
IT Is worth little expressing the opinion
OF the men present Their views on this subject were
well known before. 1t Is worth something.
however proposal from the colleges and stations to
meet the Commissioner hat way in any honest effort to
bring about tho unity Of action which Is desirable
Originally the motion had clause asking for an appr0-
priaOn out this added ut Mr. Colmans suggestion
Even II Congress should not respond to tue
call for money the Department can
do much with the at its disposal
II only needs hearty ard intelligent cooperation the
Commissioners part and Mr. Colman seems to be In
earnest In this matter There is reasonable ground for
hope that the scattered and fragmentary work OF the
various stations will be conducted some consist
ent and comprehensive system II the attempt does not
succeed now the failure Will be justly credited to MI
Colman.
New-York tribune., 1885-07-10
TRAysATLAyrIO TRAVELLERs

Among the passengers who sailed for Liver
pool yesterday the White Star steamer Germanis
were J. c. Applcby, William r. Appleby Thomas Afs
buckle. J. H. Burton. A. W. Beck j. NJ. Bartholomew
James f. Bourks c: 5. Botsford Ralph BIakeslee oios
Craco, DR.. E. Davis, George ~ Doe r. j. DENIM, Df.
Dessau, Thomas Duffy J. Donnelly. A. Donneiy. =
Everest Major James Entwsle, W. j. A. Fuller, =
Crawford Lyon, H. q. r. LePau the Rev. John =
MOhand, +; A. Newell. Charles oSeill. A. T. palmss
George Priddo, DR. Montrose Palen, y j. f. Rawiinkf
A. Freedman. William Fogarty. j. j. Grafton, samne
Howard. Alfred Humpage, A. Hogenaner. William Hug
son. David Iisnesey, A. L. Hail. W. W. Hetherington. n
W. Howe N. f. Heron: James II: Knight the Rev. Dr.
Joseph X. Kerr, II. X Romeyp, Charles W. Romeyn, A
7. Richards. W. b. Roe, Marquis K. San Mariana ana
family. Frank 2 smith, William Tilley and fsm5' an
John W. Thompson. W. J. Van Rossen, Mr. and MIS- ws
H. Waite. Thomas Watkn. Thomas NJ. Waller ana LAM
ily George woolstoD. Percy Warren George Wood ass
Edward j. Williams. ,,, .
Koch Emit ]. Koch. j. r Williams Mr.. and Mrs Joha
T. Clarke. Mr. and MIRA Jacob Menden H. JaeSDsSsSss ~
Aug. {. Fischer, II. vogt, w. 1. Cameron, M ana Ms
O. Woerfel, q. 8. Runk, Mr. aud Mrs. William SissvS ir"S
John T. Ahles, Mr and Mrs. Eugene Franz Ila,,ix LIZ
A. Schmidt, Mr.. and Mrs A. 0otthelf George DSs'S~
NJ u Antony, III. Hsuroyh and Lsidero h fS"S
New-York tribune., 1885-07-10
BOATS RACE FOR TIE snAnpLEss CUP.

PHILADELPHIA. July q lSpecIaD The trial
heats the sharpless Cap rowci this morning
with clear sky to give the suns their most power
ful effect which, however. was tempered by fair
breeze The first begun at J:iJ by the Malta
and Atlanta In grand style The contest was close until
the thrce-quartcr station was reached with the New
Workers. Ia load. when by bad steering the Maltas
went TO and maintained 1t to the finish time
OOCis The second heat was contested by the Colum-
bias. Fairmounts and Narraganstts; unexpectedly the
lat took the lead aud came IN first In 92l the
C0luH bias following Ia 926 A. the breeze had fresh
ened considerable extent the difference In The time
between the winners o the opening trial heat ana those
OF hn second race readily accounted Tor and thr
final set down that would prove close. The
signal 20 given AMI the three shot of In
stanty; Paramount won In s32, Columbia second $50,
and Malta third ~ Si2