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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-03-27
A Count Of No Account.

] am reminded of the "a! story 81 }
st. Louis girl who married Russian, 4
Count Smirnoff, so-called at least, who
got into great disgrace ail ruined the
happiness Of his wife forever. says a
writer in the New York Horld. She
was a Miss Blow. Her father was
Henry T. Blow, a man of wealth and
prominence at st. Louis twenty-five
wears ago. He was in Congress during
war, and was later on appointed lnlted
States Minister to Brazil. lie died soon
after the close of the war, and his FIVE
children were left nearly a hundred
thousand dollars each. While travel
ing abroad his eldest daughter, a very
handsome young lady, met Smirnoff.
He was a dashing fellow, with Count
before. his name, a designation that
carries very little weight in Europe,
where there are as many Counts as
there are counties in the United
States, most of them as poverty stricken
as tralnps and willing enough to CON-
fer the empty honor Of u title for
something whereWith to be clothed
and fed. They were married, and she
lived with him long enough for him
to get all Of her patriInony and waste
it at the gambling table and in riotous
living. He finally turned up IN prison,
and his wife, now broken-hearted aad
ruined, returned to her old home in St.
Louis. saw her there about three
years ago. She was still a young
woman, but was completely crushed
by her misfortunes. \ great change
had taken place since she had gone to
Europe as the beautiful bride of Smir-
noff. Her father had died, two broth
ers had Inherited comfortable fortunes.
which they had spent; one had died
and the other was dependent on a
maiden sister for support, while her
own fortune and happiness had flown
away forever. Il good many stories
like this could be told of American
girls who have married foreigners.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-03-27
LADIES'
One of FASHIONS FOibies.

Every woman whe writes letters,
and few of them grow too old or in
different to make up a combination Of
postscripts, must now be provided
with a seal and its adjuncts.
The outfit consists of a small
tray, and on it a matchbox. a lamp, or
candle and stick, a box containing
sticks Of wax Of various colors and the
seal itself. These outfits come in
great varieties and many Of them are
very handsome. The cheapest are of
polished copper ware and the most ex-
pensiVe are made Of sterling silver
and deliberately ornamented. The prices
run from $50 up to SIS and $40
a set. The seals cost about he same,
the prices varying according to the
handle. Some handles are made of
copper, some Of carved wood and
others Of ivory and silver. The en-
craving Of the seal plates increases
the price. The stationers and jewell
er5 are doing "a brisk business just now
In working at coats-of-arms, crests,
m~Oaogram5 and initial letters. A
monogram costs between - and 50,
and Cre,tS and coats -of-arm5 are
charged for acc riding to the amount
4 4 IT,. - l
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-03-27

The SDectutOr heard the other day
If one instance which affords a practi-
cad answer to the question often asked
by wolnen who are left unexpectedly
without means. What Shall l do for
a living? The lady who has afforded
this answer was reared in Il luxurious
home, surrounded by ample wealth,
and endowed with all the refinement
and culture which wealth and the best
society can afford. Nature had hap
PLY also endowed her with that which
wealth cannot afford, namely, common
sense; and she awaited herself Of her
advantage to 90 to a cooking school
and become Il mistress in the culinary
art. Misfortune Detailing the family,
has thrown her upon her own re-
sources, with one or more dependent
upon her. Instead Of falling into the
long line of applicants for school teach
ers' positions, or burdening the mails
with children's stories and poems, to
De rejected by cold-hearted. editors,
she has called her cooking skill into
requisiti0n. She has quietly let it be
known among her old-time friends
hat She will serve them in their kitch-
ems on occasions. When any one of
the circle IN whose parlor she once
was and still might be Il social orna-
ment desires to give a specially nice
dinner or tea they send for her. She
brings her cooking wrapper in a little
handbag, takes charge Of the kitchen
Us tine pilot does Of Il steamship on en-
tering port, relieves the mistress If all
are. anxiety, and concern, and sends
up a charming meal, such as a less
cultivated cook could not provide. She
is III such great demand that her prices
have already doubled. - Christian
TJlioH.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-03-27
Fashion Notes.

Red is to be much worn. by'children
this winter.
Hoods on street wraps are much
worn in Paris.
Long circulars, lined with sable, are
much called for.
Persian lamb is a fur which is much
used in trimming walking costumes.
Egyptian lace is to he much used
for under skirts in evening costumes.
The conspicuous features of winter
millinery is wool fabrics and rosary
beads.
The great fault of capes and sleeve
less mantles is that they do not pro-
tect the arms.
Turquoise blue and deep sapphire
make the two extremes of the blues
shown this season.
Something new in shoulder capes is
n of astrakhan, trimmed with a Dor
der of black lynx.
Astrakhan cloth and satin ribbons.
in bands of equal width, trim some Of
he French hats.
The new bonnet shapes are close
and snug in effect. although a tritle
larger than last season.
Servicable buttons for rough and
ready jackets are made of cross rows
Of narrow soutache braid.
Chinchilla Is a popular fur again
and is seen % trimming and in the
comfortable shoulder capeS.
Persian nets and eigings come in
wool and the Angora stv.es, in the
colors of Persian shawls or scarfs.
The storm cloak, in waterproof
cloth with a jaunty cape, VIII be much
worn for rough weather 10y gentlemen
Great variety is seen in the wraps
Of the season, which are more dressy
and Of richer material than ever be,
fore.
Sa>hes continue to be imported, and
each new invoice shows new ~clegance>
and new AMI exquisite combinations
of color.
Little girls wear a gre2o deal Of rec
owl I.-.,-, ~ l.. L
color their frocks have, their stockings
must b. black.
There are some black dress stutfs
for evening wear which are Yer,
sumptuous and beautiful. These ar,
hrocades With the figures outlined il
jct or cut-steel beads.
Bonnets Of felt. cut in narrow strip
and braided after the manner Of co,irs,
straw. are novelties. They are cot
tage shapes, faced With velvet an,
: hrlmmei with velvet. six Ct satin rib
tons, feathers or hirls.
y comr.e1" SCI Is composed of bon
net a-d mum u; the >am" nlAleT:a. Al
like trimming. and IN ON cases Il.
mutt attaches jt>el t. the Strings ,
, the h9-Hr and is pinned - the he.
= with hr1ry pins.
=. Feather fans in oblong form. wit
long IVORY, bone, cellglc.a, o7 cary
:. wood handles. arr coming in vogue +
n dressy occasions, Several 6iaereT
It kinds Of feathers compose the fan, an
r frequently the feathers are Made mo.
- b~rilhant-than naearal - the aldiGi,
Of tinsel and bright dyes,
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-03-27
Small and steady gains give competency and
q TRANQUIL hind.

ladies' nop th on, hope eyer ever wt 40" th many st deIlda fe
their daily duties, do so with aching heads. a
sense of fullness, pain in the back and de.
as the phrase is. Some day they go into a de-
cline" and leave their children motherless.
70 such we would say. Cheer up Timely
%corrects al female irregularities, weaknesses,
and kindred affect .ons easily, pleasantly and
nuicklv
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-03-27
AepHALTE LAKR.-In about the center

AspHALTE LAKE.-In about the center
Of the Island of Trinidad, a dot in the
Caribbean Sea, Just Of the coast Of Ven
azuela, there is an asphalte lake. 1t l.
said to cover about one hundred acres,
and is apparently ine1haustible. It is Q
black, sandy substance, and is believed
TO be crude rotten petroleum. 4 singu
lar feature of the substance is that 81
though about fifty thousand tons are
taken out annuallysit continually fills
up, 50 hat there is no l~essening Of the
supply. This singular lake of paving il
leased to a company in Washington. DC.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-03-27

MENsMAN'S PERFORMED BEEF TONIC. the only
preparation OF beef containing its entire nutri-
ttous properties. 1t contains blood-making
force, generating and DEMONSTRATING properties:
invaluable for indigestion, dyspepsia, nervous
prOstratiOn, and all forms of general debility:
also, in all enfeebled conditions, whether the
result of exhaustion, nervous prostratlon, over
work or acute disease, particularly If resulting
from pulmonary complaints. Caswell, Hazard <
Co., Proprietors. New York. Sold by druggists.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-03-27

ELECTRIC TwIGs.-A South American
plant possesses electrical properties
On breaking q twig a shock is felt, aud
a compass is affected at a distance OF
some feet from it. Birds and insects
carefully avoid it.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-03-27

DAKOTA is crying aloud for spinsters,
AID the editor Of the Fargo argus say;
girls with husbands IN Dakota on ninety
lays notice. We have published two
thousand letters from as many young
women, and made as many matches.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-03-27

Prof. G. A. Donaldson, of Louisville,
KY, the ~well-known pioneer, in eighteen
years spent $4,000 in trying to get rid
Of his rheumatism and failed. At last
he used St. Jacobs Oil, was cured and
sold his crutches.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-03-27

The late State Chemist Of Delaware,
Prof. Chas. P. Williams, says that Red
Star Cough Cure is safe and valuable and
contains neither morphia, opium nor any.
other narcotic poison. The price is only
q cents.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-03-27

When a man escorts his wife and children to
the country, he should provide them with a bot
tie of Aliens Lung Balsam, the best remedy in
the world for coughs and colds. Price, 2oc..
SOC. AMI 81 per bottle, at Druggists.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-03-27

A 50 cent bottle Of DR.. Bigelow's Positive
Cure will promptly and thoroughly cure the
worst case of recent cough, cold or throat or
Iung trouble. Buy the dollar bottle for chronic
cases. Pleasant to take.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-03-27

One word: one et.r may mas or nj Tonic il
the proper move when you have Gy.pekks - ~
breath, piles, pimples, ague, malaria, tp uop bses
!ts, headache, or any stomach or n'ol
30 cents.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-03-27

= = All diseases Of lower bowel, in
Guiding pile tumors, radically cured. Book of
particulars, 10 cents in stamps. Worlds Dis
pensary Medical Association, 66S Main street.
Buffalo, n. Y.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-03-27

Positive. chick; comparative hen; super
lative. chick-hen.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-03-27

A vtrorm. and healthy growth Of hair u
maintained by using Halls Hair ReneWet:
TIL value Of Ayers Cherry PecS.a
and coughs, cannot be overestlnaaseo'
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-03-27

There is no disease so dangerous -
OF common sense.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-03-27

Chronic nasal catarrh positively oaf9o y
Or. Sage's Remedy.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-03-27
Dancers.

Why are dancers Ike mushrooms? The
spring up at night. And the night air ofte
induces coughs and colds. De not neglect then
but take Taylor's Cherokee Remedy of Swee
Gum and Mullen in time.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-03-27

What is the waist of times? The middle Of
the hOur-glaSS.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-03-27

Why Is a dor'@ ,ail a novelty:
seen before.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-03-27
A Remedy for Lung Diseases.

DR.. Robert Newton, late President of the
Eclectic College of the city of New York, and
formerly Of Cincinnati, Ohio, used DR.. WV.
HALLS BALSAM very extensively in his prac-
tice, as many of his patients, now living, and
restored to health by the use of this invaluable
medicine, can amply testify. He always said
that SO good a remedy ought to be prescrlb-
ed freely by every physician as a sovereign
remedy in all cases of lung diseases. 1t cures
consumption, and has no equal for all pectoral
complaints,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-18

When you nau tnus succeeded In
keeping so many from the polls your
friends end your party papers boasted
that the election day looked lise Sun
day. You made a wilderness and you
called it peace.
RACE ISSUES.
Sixth-I charge that IN every speech
you made you charged that l ives
attempting to organize the negroes
against the whites; you tried 10
make it appear that you were the
white mans candidate, and the me-
gro's candidate. Your papers urged
that for this I should be socially ostra-
cised, and yet now when the election
is over you claim to have msiorities
where the negroes were largely in the
majority, and to be elected by negro
votes. In Tippsh county, where the
whites have 1900 majority, you beat
nae only 200 votes. In Union, where
the whites have 1900 maiorfty, you
beat me only 543 votes, and am in
formed that some Of those were stoleni
In Marshall, where there is a negro
majority OF 700, you claim to have
beaten me eighty votes. And while
at Wells's Store and Mount Pleasant,
two large white boxes, where the cleo.
ton was fair, beat you more than
two to one, you claim to have 104 ma
jority at Chulahoma, where thirty
whites and 243 negroes voted. In De-
soto, where there is negro majority
Of HOO, you claim TO have beaten me
775 votes. And yet at Eudora, where
the election was fair aud where there
is about the largest white vote in the
county, beat you thirty.four votes,
while at Pleasant Hill you claim l54
majority, where about saventy.fve
whites and 149 negroes voted. In
Tallahstchie, where the negroes have
800 majority, you claim to have 1874
majority over me. In Pamela county,
while / beat you nearly three to one
at Springport and Eureka, two white
boxes, where the election was fair, you
claim TO have 1873 majority at Como,
where about liz whites and 245 ne
Rroes voted, and you claim majority
six'y.tive at Bethel, where 15l whites
and 264 negroes voted. Such trans
parent fraud and inconsistency will be
too much for the credulity Of honest
men in Congress. = gxM
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-18
Trustees Sale.

ENAILURE having been made in the pay
~ ment OF the indebtedness secured in
trust deed med by O. NJ. PRdgett and wife,
Kate Padgett, on the 18th OF March, 1881,
and recorded in book 1856, page tBS, of the
Registers Office of Shelby county, Tonnes
see, In pursuance OF tho power therein con-
saiu-d.S, November 20, 1850,
between 10 O'Clock m and o. clook p. m. at
the southwest corner Of Main and Madison
streets, in the city Of Memphis, Tom, sell
to the hiRhest bidder, for cash, the GLOWING
tracts of land, lying and being on Presidents
Island, in Shelby county, Tennessee, and
bounded as follows;
Beginning at the southwest corner OF n $40
acre tract in the name of W. Person; thence
north u chains and so links to q stake with
thence west 20 chains to an ash sapling with
two large cottonwood pointers; thence south
"a chains to a stake in the mouth Of a ravine
on the bank OF the chute, wi b willow, cot
tOnwOod and sycamore POINTERS; thence up
the chute with Its meenderipgs2 chains TO
the beginning, con aiming 40 acres! Also,
one other tract on snid island, bounded %
follows Beginning at boz elder marked V,
on the east bank OF the main brapch OF the
chains to the extreme point of said island;
theoce north 500 east up the east chute II
chains TO the eastern line Of said tract, indi-
oIted by cedar posts thence duo north b
chains To q stake in the southwest corner OF
1881 acre tract in the name Of Robert Cum-
minis thence due west TO tho beginning, con
tanning 10 aeres-said two tracts containing
80 acres. .s
The equity Of redemrtion, homestead and
dover expressly waived and title believed 10
be- good, but i sell as trustee only.
t WIN. A. COLLIER. TPuAkoa
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-18
Speedily Cured.

! am satisfied that this remedy saved my
life. -Jno. Webster, Pawtucket, II. i.
I contracted severe cold, which sud-
denly developed into Pneumonia, present
ing dangerous and obstinate symptoms.
My physician NJ once ordered the use OF
Ayers Cherry Pectoral. His instructions
were followed, and the result was rapid
and permanent cure. II, Il. Simpson,
Rogers Prairie, Texas.
Two years ago suffered from a severe
Cold which settled ON my Lungs. con-
suited various physicians, and took the
medicines they prescribed, hut received
only temporary relief. A friend induced
me to try Ayers Cherry Pectoral. After
taking two bottles of this medicine j was
cured. Since then have given the PEG
toral to my children, and consider II
The Best Remedy
for Colds, Coughs, and all Throat and
Lung diseases, ever used In my family. -
Robert Vanderpool, Meadynle, Pa. 3D.
Some time ago took slight Cold,
which, being neglected, grew worse, and
settled on my lungs. had hacking
cough, and was very weak. Those who
knew me best considered my life TO be
In great danger. l continued TO suffer
until / commenced using Ayers Cherry
Pectoral. Less than one bottle OF this val-
liable medicine cured me, and feel that
owe the preservation OF my life 10 its
curative powers. - Mrs. Ann Lockwood,
Akron, New York.
Ayers Cherry Poctoral Is considered,
here, the one great remedy for all diseases
Of the throat Ill l'Bngs, anl Is more
In demand than rye lher med rine Of its
class. j. +. III blta Magnolia, Ark.
Ayers CtDrfy PeCloraI,
Sold BY Druggists. Prke 81 six bottles, o.
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DIR. ID. \. J0HNS0N'S
PRIVATE
ME0lCAL DlSPENSARY

(Between Main and Front.) MEMPHIS.
Established In 1861
| NR.J0HNS0N Is Acknowledged by all par.
L. ties interested as by far the most sue.
cessful physician in tho treatmentof privat,
or secret diseases. Quick, permanent cure,
guaranteed In every case, male or female
Recent cases Of Gonorrhes and Byphili,
cured in fow days without the use Of mer
curry, change Of diet or hindrance from.
business: Secondary Syphilis, tho last ves.
tige eradicated witbo 1tthe use Of morcury
lnvolunsary loss OF semen stopped In short 4
timc. Sufferers from impotency or loss o.
sexual powers restor to FREQ viEOf in fow
weeks Victims Of sell -abuse and excessive
venery, suffering from spormatorrhea nd
loss Of physical and mental mower, spoodily
and permanently cured. Particular attain
ton paid to the Diseases Of Women, and
cures guarantee Piles and old sores cured
without the use Of caustic or the knife. All
consultations strictly confidential. Med.
cines sent BY express TO all parts Of the
country. 1,.Il
sRWorkingmen cnred at half the usn
rates. Office hours from O'Clock am. 70
O'Clock pm. D. 3, JOHNSON, MD.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-18

When you bad thus succeeded in
keeping so many from the polls your
friends end your party papers boasted
that the election day looked lise Sun
day. You made wilderness and you
called 1t peace.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-18
MEMPHIS DAILY APPEA1--THURsDAY, NOVEMBER IS, 1sse
A Common Cold

Is often the beginning OF serious afTec-
tons of the Throat, Bronchial Tubes,
and Lungs. Therefore, the importance OF
early and effective treatment cannot be
pyerestimatcd. Ayers Cherry Poetorai
may always be relied upon for the speedy
cure Of Cold or Cough.
Last January l was attacked with n
severe Cold, which, by neglect and fire.
quent exposures, became worse, finally
settling on my lungs. A terrible cough
soon followed, accompanied by pains in
che chest, from which suffered intensely.
After trying various remedies, without
obtaining relief, l commenced taking
Ayers Cherry Pectoral, and was
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1886-10-09
A Voice From slutkin Mock.

Mr.. EDIroH-It has been rum0red..
that there are certain Democrats in.
this neighborhood who are g,ing to vote
for Browne for congress. In reply to
those rumors WE will say that Those WHO
have been suspected are the very last
that would vote the Republican ticket.
Personally we like Mr.. Bro yne, and
wish him success IN his profession, but
when he HIS been declared the nominee
of the Republican party as candidate for
Congress against Mr.. Croxton, the regu-
lar nominee of the Democratic party,we
are compelled to lay aside oul personal
feelings ald look to the interest Of our
country, ard stand by the standard
bearer Croxton. 1t is well known.
throughout the county that this section
has always voted the Democratic ticket
and they have not rs yet seen anything
Objectionable enough for them to desert
what they consider the white mans
PARTY. Now for those who are yetin
doubt Of some at this point, let them be
around the polls on the 2nd day of No
vember and see old Slutkll Neck march
ing up in solid phalanx to the polls and
voting for Croxton and Democracy.
VOTER.
Cashville, Va, Oct. eth, 1856.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1886-10-09
Obituary.

Died at Accomac Court House about
September q. 1856 of general debility,
the Independent Democratic--BroWne
Club. Kind hands ministered to It's
needs and faithful physicians prescribed
forlt, but without avail. Alasl that a
thing so fair and full Of promise should
fade and die so soOn. But few short
weeks AMI it shed it's lustre over the
whole Peninsula and bid fair to wrap
within it's majestic folds the entire
Democratic host of the county. Now
It's dead and we weep over its bier
Who is low left to boom 'sCol'' Browne?
What sympathetic ears remain into
which can be poured the tale of Crox-
toms ttachery and Garrison's wrongs.
Who will there he to mi1gle tears at the
recital of the base ingratitude Of the
Democrats of the FIRST Congressional
District. Tis gone and regrets, though
natural, arc useless. Ills dead and as
we pass h, its tomb we drop a tear toits
memory AMI sorrowfu.ly sigh "Reqnies-
cat" with Billy Malone.
A MouRNER.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1886-10-09
In MSmoriam.

At a regular communication Of Ocean
Lodge, No. 116, A. T. s. a. NJ, the
committee appointed to draft resolu-
tions Of respect to the memory Bro.
VIM. +. Jacob, made the following re-
port which was adopted.
Whereas. 1t has pleased the Great
Grand Master of MS all to raise to his
Kingdom orr well beloved and faithful
brother, William E. Jacob. Therefore
Resolved, That it is with deep sor-
row this Lodge has learned of the death
of our b-nfher. whose Masonic work
placed him the front rank of good
Master Mason workmen.
Resolved, That great as is his loss
to this Lodge and 10 Masonry, we know
it is greater to his family, and we, his
brothers, offer to them our earnest and
heartfelt sympathy.
Resolved, That copy Of these reso-
lutions be sent. under the seal of the
Lodge, to the widow Of our brother.
A. T. MEARs, W. NJ.
l.. J. TURLISaToN, Sec'y.