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Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1886-10-23

tried to force her boat ahead the excite
ment among the spectators rose to a high
pitch. Before 200 feet had been trav-
ersed an unlucky accident occurred to
Mrs Yznaga. She, while rowing in
1lne form collided with boat which
got ii her way, and before she could re-
cover herself had lost SO much distance
that she was compelled to withdraw from
the contest much to the grief of her ad
mlrers. Mrs. Kane and Mrs. Potter
were we'll matched, and there was much
enthusiasm on the banks as they went
by. For the first thirty rods both were
even, then Mrs. Potter, by long and
powerful strokes, got ahead and pulled
bravely for the little buoy opposite the
float, which was the goal.
At one time she became a trife ner-
vous, and Mrs. Kane, who pulled with
an even stroke, gained two or three
lengths, but she soon reg4ined her poise
and swept swiftly down the lake in the
little skiff, her bright brown
hair cleaning like Furnished gold in the
flood Of sunhine. Inch by inch she
gained upon her rival until their boats
were Tapped, but the next instant Mrs.
Potter spurted and quickly gained sever
al feet, At this point both were 70 wing
rather wildly and were seemingly weary
but they kept to their task like heroines.
Again, as they neared the end of the
race, Mrs. Kane maze final effort to
overtake her speedy opponent, but it was
a hopeless effort, for Mrs. Potterrespond-
ed with another squirt which carried her
over the finish line a winner by three
seconds. Mrs. Potter covered the
course in little less than five minutes.
Mr.. Pierre Lorllard was the Judge,
and gracefully assisted Mrs. Potter and
Mrs. Kane out of their boats. Mrs. Pot
ter was Somewhat tired and warm, and
took all the praise very prettily, as did
Mrs. Kane her defeat.
Mr.. Lorillard presented the lovely lit
tie prize on the float wilhouta word but
with a graceful bow. twas lace pin
made in the form of a violet, and enam-
elel the exact shade of the flower. The
stem was gold, and on one petal CLEAN
an exquisite diamond. 1t was designed
by Tiffany.
TO-. +bo Ira room does
Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1886-10-23

An easily arranged substitute for a
walstcoat to wear with round waist and
short jacket is two silk handkerchief
worn in crossed surplieed folds. The
lightest of hastings, or even safety pins,
will hold them in place on the shoulder,
and they will look very pretty.
Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1886-10-23

made gown of wooden more or less light
and soft, according to the requirements
of the season.
Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1886-10-23

Thephantom stripe is the novelty of
the season. It's a plain stripe woven
beside one of curled threads. or velvet or
plush, and it matches the ground in
texture 50 that it really looks like a re-
Election, after one has been told that it
does. Before that one would be likely
to say that the material had three sorts
Of stripes-one Of, say garnet wool, one
of yellow wool, and another of yellow
plush, But it is phantom all the same.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-04-10

Leroy, who, though he expresses til,
opinion that 1.-The nature of the SON
of animals is unimportant,' wa ar
excellent observer, mentions a case il
which mar was anxious to shoot ;
crow. "To deceive this suspicion.
bird the plan was hit upon of sending
TWO men to the watchhouse, one o
whom passed on. while the other re
manned; but the crow counted an,
kept her distance. The next da,
three went. and again she perceived
that onlyttwo retired. In fine. it WI.
found necessary to send five or si,
men TO the Watchhouse to put hel
out IN her calculation. The crow
thinking that this number of men IN.
passed out, lost no time in returaior.'
From this he inferred that croy.
could count up to four. L~ichteEbera
mentions a nightingale which was sal,
to count up to three. Every dav b,
gave It three a.Worms, one ut a
time; when it had finished n il i,
turned tor another. but after the thir,
1t knew b the feast Was over. .
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-04-10
E0R Tpn FARM AND HOME.
"~rieCtin. seed Potatoes.

Judging from experiments made at
the New York Experiment Station
last season farmers a increase the
ylc,d OF their po.ato fields considerably
b. -electing their seed from the best
iuhct5 grown in those hills which
yield the largest quantity. In the ex-
pertinent alluded 30 potatoes were
taken for seed from the most prOduc-
1--we and also from the least produc-
tive hill, and planted the next spring
in regular and registered order. The
result was that the largest tubers from
the productive hill exceedeI, by 16
pr cent, the product Of the largest
tubers from the least productive tnIl,
and the smallest tubers from the pro-
ductiye hill yielded slightly more than
the largest tubcrs from the least pro-
Guctive MILL Whether a series Of
experiments would show similar re-
suits IS uncertain, hut as it viii re
quire only a little extra labor at the
season Of digging for farmers 70. select
the seed for their following crop from
the most productive hills. it is an ex-
pertinent that all can afford to try
Ctitjcutor.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-04-10

\ writer in the London Figuro saws:
When | was at Brussels a few weeks
ago, on II of my excursions to the
nelghDOrhood Of Lacken, | drove by
the chateau where the ill-starred
widow of the Inflated Emperor Maxi
milan is passing her ruined life. l
met with a Belgian whotold me much
about this victim of Napoleon's insane
Mexican expedition. Though still out
of her mind, her mental condition has
much improved since the shock caused
by her dress catching fire a year or
two since. She IS now comparatively
cheerful, though the danger Of a re-
turn to suicidal tendencies has to be
carefully guarded against. 1t is onlv
by exceptional acts that she reveals
her sad condition. Thus, one of her
peculiarities is the ever-present wish
when walking in the beautiful
grounds Of the house which
'loi ol2CtI, llt rtte1 OIL 1teI-
GUM, has placed a. her disposal, to
search and pick up thing from the
ground. She derives so nue.. pleas
u:e from this innocent pursuit that
her attendants pnrposely scatter about
things on the paths she generally
chooses for her walks. She is particu-
l'rly fond, it is noticed, Of picking up
scraps Of dead wood and small with
cred branches of trees, which, on re-
turning to her apartments, she ar
ranges with marvellous taste in oriei-
ma forms. She often paints, too, and
there is not the slightest trace of hal.
luclnatlon in the landscape she pro-
duces. Another occupation in which
she finds much pleasure is in prepar-
ing the daily menu for her table. She
insists invariable or having two kinds
of soup served for her. 1t is sad tc
learn, however, that of her complete
recovery there is no chance. She NAV
live for many years, but the doctors
n she has had the best advice Eu-
rope a afford-hold out no hone OF
her mind ever being restored to it,
normal condition.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-04-10
Heautifying the Homestead.

Beauty of arrangement about the
house has a marked effect upon the
inmates. What can make a place
more attractive than a nicely laid-out
garden in the midst of a well-kept
lawn? 1t does not suffice to set out a
few shrubs and ornamental trees
without regard to order or effect.
Landscape gardening is a greater art
than many lovers OF attractive homes
realize, and a mistake is often made, by
the well to do in not securing the
services Of an experienced gardener,
when a new lawn is to be designed.
y clump of bushes here or a tree
there may materially impair the ar
tlStlc effect OF the whole lawn; there is
Il place for the roses, one for the lilies
and another for the shrubs. Attention
should be given the location Of the
houses and the foreground kept quite
Tree from shrubs and flowers.
We believe that "A. great mis- AXE is
mad" by farmers giving SO little heed
To ornalhcntlng the grounds in front
OF the dwelling. The necessary time
and expense Involved would be we'll
repaid by enjoyment secured from the
pleasing effects of such a lawn. We
Wotld not in tha i,,.t lte,,
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-04-10
Household Hints.

Cranberry jelly mixed with cold
water makes a refreshing drink for
sick persons.
Brooms dipped for Il minute or two
in boiling suds once a week will last
much longer than they otherwise
would.
a neat, clean, fresh-aired, sweet
and well-managed house exercises a
moral as we'll as a physical influence
Over its inmates.
One can have the hands in soap
suds without injury to the skin if the
hands are dipped in vinegar or lemon
juice Immediately after.
Milk contains all that is required by
the body, and the best proportions of
mineral matters; is less irritating than
other foods and better digested.
TO make old lace appear new and
have it clean at the same time. give it
a bath of strong tea STEPPED in alcohol.
Don't heat the alcohol but let the tea
stand in it for a day or 50.
Mould can be prevented from form
ing on fruit %je!lies by pouring a little
paratine over the top, and that, when
cool, will harden to a solid cake,
which can be easily removed when de-
sired
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-04-10
%hetldar Cheese.

The process employed by Mr.. Har-
rl~, an American, IN making Cheddar
cheese at the Highland and Arricul-
tural SHc3ety'> show ut Aberdeen.
Scotland, i, thus described in the North
British AJyj"nfturj>t:
In illustrating the Cheddar system,
Mr.. llarri, took the mornings milk
supplied by the Aberdeen Dairy Com
pany. and after warming it up to %
degrees, he let it stand about two
hours, till II cooled down to S. degrees
when 1t WAS ripe enough t. adj the
rennet. To IS gallons OF mills he used
two ounces OF rennet and coa-ulation
WAS effected in twenty minutes. On
W cdncsdav the vat was filled with o.
gallons OF milk, and to this three oun-
ces OF rennet were used. Twenty min
utes after that he cut the curd-that
Is TO say, in forty minutes after ad-
ding the rennet. Mr.. Harris estimated
n pound of cheese TO one gallon of
milk. One of the advantages of this
system. is that it enables a uniform
quality Of cheese to be produced. 1t
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-04-10
Frje1 p1f1roes-Pcc, ,b.n

Frie1 potatoes.-Pccl their anil
boil in sastcl water; do rot ce item Inl
n7'il they are soft. Beat one ccr md
have ready som fine c7actc- cz!. !,
ro.I the potato in the egg and then IN
t!le cracker and fry in butter ua..l a
Light brown turning frequently tn lathe
color may be uniform; or the potatoes
may be dropped into hot larl. Ia It's
case a cloth should be laid over rkt e
and the potatoes should be draarl
for a moment in this before sending
them to the table.
Jumbles. One and one-halr cup
fuls butter, two cupfuls sugar, five
eggs, Il pints flour. one-half cupful
corn starch, n teaspoonfua baking
powder, n teaspoonful extract lemon.
one-half cupful chopped peanuts. mix
ed with one-half cupful granulated
sugar. Beat the butter and snoar
smooth; add the beaten 2 2 the Hour.
cor starch and powder, sifted to
gether,and the extract: flourt the board.
roll out the dough rather thin, cut out
with biscuit cutter, roll in the chopped
peanuts and sugar, lay or CREASED bak-
ing tins bake in rather hot oven
eight to ten minutes.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-04-10
Changing Climate Conditions.

The Hudson River Valley \. W
each-orower if j. rnnortea will
abondon peach-prowing for good on
count Of the untowarI seasons and
a conviction that the Inmate is ba-
coming more and more unfavorable to
that fruit. The restriction of local.
ties adapted to peach-culture is yearly
becoming more and more confined AS
cultivation carries the country away
from the peculiar conditions incident
to the original climate. Cultivators
are also finding year bv year, what has
been long known to the few. that soil
and climatic conditions have much to
do with the successful raising of all
crops. This is especially noticeable
and generally known in the case Of
tobacco, sorghum (when cultivated
for its sap, wheat, barley. sweet cher
ries, peaches. grapes, and other plants
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-04-10
Recipes.

Bread- CrtmL Om,Iet.-One pint
Of bread crumbs, one large spoonful
OF parsley. rubbed very fine, half a tinv
onion chopped fine, Beat two eggs
light, add a t%eacupfui Of milk, a trace
OF nutmeg. and pepper and salt llher-
ally; also 4 lump of butter the Size of
a small egg. Mix al together and
BAKE IN a sloWoven. on a buttered pie.
plate; when light brown. turn it out Of
The plate and serve at once,
Plum PHiiiRy->Ix butter crack
ers, rolled fine and soaked in three nints
OF. milk. Cream. one-quarter OF a cup
OF butter with Il cup Of sugar: add
half a teaSpoonful of salt.one tea>poor-
tnl Of mixed spice and SIX well-beat4n
eggs. Stir II all into the milk. and add
one pound of the best raisins. Bake in
a deep pudding-dish. Well creased with
cold butter. Bake very SLOWLY in a
moderate oven three or four hours.
Stir several times during the first hour
10 keep the raIslns from settling.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-04-10

VIM. ]. Loughlin, of Somerville, Mass. says.
In the fall Of 1873 | was taken with BLEEDING
OF LUNGS followed by a severe cough. lost
my appetite and flesh, and was confined to my
bed. In 1877 was admitted TO the Hospital.
The doctors said | had a hole in my lung as
big IS a half dollar. At one time a report went
around that | was dead. gave up hope, but
a friend told me Of DR. WIN. HALLS BALsAM
FOR II LUNGS. l got a bottle, when to my
surprise, l commenced to get well, and to-day
feel better than for three years"
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-04-10
is well known to practical cheese

Is well known to practical cheese
makers on the Scotch Chesllar system.
that they never can guarantee an
equal quality of cheese two d"rs n
succession. AS III the case OF tie
working at Aberdeen, where the first
days curd vas too small 10 make a
good sized cheese, and it had to he
mixed with the second days curd, the
benefit of uniformity acquired by Mr..
Harris method is very apparent. The
most improved utensils were used, in
Guiding among other things, cheese
vSts cased for steam and hot water.
steel curd-breakers. cheese-banders,
and the patent leverless cheese-press."
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-04-10
Fixing the Line.

My dear sir, it is current that vou
are a veritable slave to your wife
Now. q nan should have some indie
p~endence; he should fix the line some,
where
Il know it; l fixed it last NIGHT
was the doleful response.
YOU did, eh? Glad to hear IT,"
~ -. | fixed It. Il was from thf
back stoop TO the henhouse, ana con.
talns yesterdays washing."- Biu9.
hamton Republican,
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-04-10

The value Of muck as a fertilizer is
a much disputed question. 1t is not
only IN theory. but in practice, that a
dlIIrrcuce Of opinion exists. Chemi-
caiiy muck differs very much, its nj
tro"cn, for which it is mostly valued,
varying from | to ; or + per cent.
Pure peat, which is wholly vegetable
matter, contains ) per cent. and up
ward Of nitrogen, but is inert, and is
not plant food until it is made avail
able by decomposition. Its condition
OF decomposition, then, has much to
do with It's value. The coarse, tibrOus
peat : quire, to go through d decOm-
posing process before it can be used IT'S
manure, while the soft, black, buttery
muck breaks down into fine. rich black
soil very quickly, and IN this condition
1t has an immediate and very useful
effect upon grass, to which it gives a
rich, deep green color and a luxuriant
growth. Those who are interested in
this question should first learn to dis
tlngulsh pure peat from the earthly,
sandy S'uff which is often called
muck, but is really a very poor sub
Stlt"te for it. Pure peat contains
only | per cent. Of Il very light ash,
and tLp dualitv rp,v ba oa.nr,+olu
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-04-10
An Uncertain OutlooL

What makes w. look so aownc,s.
my dear boy; something troui,in.
you%'
"Havn't you heard?'' asked -.
lear boy ~brokenly.
i have heard nothing"
This Is ny wedding lay
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-04-10

SIX gold medals nave been given TO st.
Jacobs Oil at Worlds fairs and EXPOSE
tons, for being the best pain-cu r It
IS itself, better than gold. 1t cures
rheumatism and every other painful
trouble. 1t never fails.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-04-10

Is paradlse Tor me Invalid. and the .FOun-
tain OF Youth was once thought to be hid in
one Of its forest glades. II is now the haven of
many ~consumptives. who find benefit in her
sumptive invalid need not necessarily 60 So far
from home and friends to get relief. For If
not in the last stages of the diseage. DR.. r. V.
llerce's "Golden Medical Discovery will re-
store to perfect health. For all chr mic throat
bronchial and lung diseases it is a most relia-
bic specific. By druggists.
Small and steady gains give competency and
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-04-10

No depressing effects from Red Star
Cough Cure. No nausea, no danger of
poison. Safe, speedy, sure. Only twenty
five cents.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-04-10

Better late than never" but better never
ate when troubled with a cough or cold. Take
Dr.. Bigelow's Positive Cure at once. which
cures all throat and lung troubles speedily
and thoroughly. Pleasant for children, so
cents and 81
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-04-10

4 CUR1oNTY.-A business man who
says that advertising does not pay. Joe
says he's q nat raj born fool.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-04-10

inc purest, sweetest and best Cod Liver Oil
~ the world, manufactured from fresh. HEALTHY
lVers, upon the seashore. 1t is absolutely pure
prefer 1t 10 all others. Physicians have de-.
clded it superior to any Of the other oil. in
York. W., NO"
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-04-10

CHAPPEp HANDS, face, pinples and rough
casw oIreu oV nslng Juniper Tar Soap, made By
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-04-10

why Is the letter p Ike unCIes fat wife go
ing up hill? 1t makes ant pant aunt, anc
cooling off too soon produces coughs and colds
Taylor's Cherokee Remedy of Sweet Gum ant
Mullen will cure her
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-04-10

10 err Is man, but you make no mistake il
pepsia, costivene ss, bad breath. niles. ninniss
aguo and malaria, poor appetite, low spirits. O,
diseases OF the kidneys, stomach and liver. Il
ceptR. :"
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-04-10

There would be fewer clouds and brighTer
sunshine In many households if every q spir-
ited, suffering woman realized what a boon
Dr.. Pierce's "FaEorite Prescription" is fol- all
weaknesses and maladies to which her sex is
liable. No lady who gives this wonderful
remedy = trial will be disappointed by the re-
suit. 1t not only acts PROMPTLY upon all funt-
tional arrangements, but By its rare nervine
a d tonic properties strengthens and repairs
the whole feminine system. Price-rcduced 10
one dollar. By druggists.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-04-10

Piso's Remedy for Catarrh is agreeable tc
use. 1t Is not a liquid or a snuff. SOC.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-04-10

positive. chick; comparative hen: super
lstive, chick-hen.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-04-10

The pay of ladies in waiting to the oueen ia
$S,5O6 a year; that of lords in waiting S.. 600.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-04-10

How TO CURE A CoLD-IY cure any rnneh
you ever heard Of, and with one of the Simplest
remedies you ever saw; that remedy is Al
i perfectly harmless. Mothers can give il 70
tnelr children for Group with perfecs safety.
Price, 2oc., SOC. and 81 per bottle. at DRUGGISTS.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-04-10

We cannot renew youth, but we can prevent
gray hair by using Halls Hair Renewer.
Ayers Pills are a never-failing remedy fo,
nood0CheS, caused bY a disnrdarad stona och
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-04-10
Uncie's Fat Wife.

The best Ankle, Boot and Collar Pads ar
made of zinc and leather. Tn them.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-04-10
Florida, "The Land of FIower..,

Question for debaters-"Can a man. while
asleep In the DAYTIME. have the n~ightmare!"
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-04-10

The devil can never be Antirely crushed
while the mule lives.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-04-10
Reacued fran Dearh

Small and steady gains give competency and
TRANQUIL mind.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-04-10

There is no disease so dangerous as the want
of common sense.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-04-10

1t outrivals all-Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-02-04

rounded his throat and extended half way
down the front of his coat, and his cuffs
We're OF lace. On his snowy locks rested q
golden crown.
Ihe duchess OF Ripon wore skirt of sea-
green silk en- train, with heavy plaits, W
shaped corsage short sleeves, white lace
collar, powdered hair.
Duchess OF Hennepin, white satin dress
en- train, front breadth richly garnitured
with Rocco work, cOrsage cut high. white
lace collar, natural flowers at throat, pow
dered hair.
Duchess of Nun, dress of sky-blue silk,
court train, short paniers same material,
waist cut high. short sleeves, white lace
collar, powdered hair.
Marchioness of Owatonna, beautiful
skirt of white silk, court train. front dec
GRATED with Rococo work, high lace collar,
powdered hair.
MarchiOneSs of Moorhead, dress OF Law
ender satin EN- train; deep puts IN front;
N-Shaped eorsage; white lace collar; short
sleeves; powdered hair.
MarchionesS of Ramsey, dress of white
silk, court train; low corsage; puffs at
shoulders; high lace collar; powdered hair.
Duchess OF Middleburg, dress of cream
eolored satin with train; plain waist cut
nigh: short sleeves; lace collar; powdered
hair.
Duchess of FraZee, plain skirt of pea
green silk, cut en- train; low corsage: long
sleeves, puffed at the shoulders; white
lace collar; powdered hair.
Marchioness of st. Peter, white satin
dress with train. plated front; low corsage
trimmed with swans down; short sleeves,
/ powdered hair.
Duchess of Becker; dress of pale blue
velvet, plain cut, with train; corsage cut
high, short sleeves, collar of swans down,
/ powdered hair.
All of the maids of honor wore cramond
ornaments and the queen carried a beauti-
tul bouquet OF flowers in her hand during
the reception. The ladies looked very
beautiful III their rich costumes, and any
KING might have been proud to have them
| honor his court with their presence.