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The Penn's Grove record., 1886-08-28
HOUSEHOLD.

STEwED DUCKs.-Clean and truss
but omit the stufing. Sprinkle the
bottom of a pot with onion and a little
green sage. Lay in the ducks; cover
with thin slices of fat salt pork, and
pour in a large cupful Of cold water.
Fit a tight top on the pot and set where
the contents will not boil in less than
an hour. Stew slowly two hours and
one-half before rising the lid, then turn
the ducks and leave until tender, prob
ably for an hour more. Lift the fowls
to a hot dish to keep warm, strain the
gravy, thicken with Drowned -four,
boil up and pour, partly on the ducks,
partly into a boat. An excellent meth
cd of d~isposing of tough fowls.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-04
what a woman Can Do.

As a wife and mother womcn can make
the. fortune aud happiness Of her hus-
band and children and if they did moth
ing else, surely this would be sufficient
destiny. BY her thrift, prudence and
tact she can secur to her partner and to
herself q competency in old age, no mat
ter how small the beginning or how ad-
verse a fate may be theirs. by her
clccrfulncss she can restore her hus-
bands spirit shaken by the anxlctics OF
busiucss. BY her tender care she can
often restore him to health if disease has
ovcrtaskcd his powers. BY her counsel
and love she can win him from bad COM
pany if temptation in IN evil hour has
led him astray. BY her example, her
prcccpts and hcF sexes insight into char
actcr she can mould her children, how
ever adverse their dispositions, into no
bic men and women. And by leading in
all things a true and beautiful life, she
can refine, elevate and spiritualizc all
who come within reach; so that, with
others Of her sex cmulating and assisting
her, She can do more to rcgcncratc the
world than all the statesmen or reformcr<
that cvcr lcgislatcd.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-04
LADIES' DEPARTMENT.
Hnauty in tho Saddle.

If woman, conscious Of lovliness, on
WINGED that the gods have appointed her
a trustee of beauty for the delcctation of
the stcrncr sex and the discomfort of her
fcllow-women, has q keen perception of
the environments most favorable to
beauty, she certainly will not hesitate to
seek the saddle rs her throne, and. tn"
soft, warm, melting landscape for q back
ground. AZ the glove fits, SO must the
habit. Then, we'll mounted, with a free
rein in a firm bride hand, she is off with
a dash. Good! The color comes, the
eyes sparkle and the trc3scs would prove
tr1Iant to. the como. And this in the sum
light. Here ninety per cent. is to be at
tributcd to nature and ten per cent. to
the artistic tailor. Get away from half
lights and -drcary ) O'clock teas. Mount
and be off. a dash around the park in
pursuit Of health and happiness! Into the
saddle, young maids and matrons! You
will then rival the stars, to be followed
in your courseby the eyes Of honest ad-
miration. y NcW York Ncruld.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-04
Spare the Birds and Heasts.

The n'Hm1y 1r'hr Rsric'c, after
rrItIclslng the use of birds plumagc on
ladies hats, makes other suggestions,
saying:
And while they arc about it, let them
not stop at plumcs on hats; let them re-
collect the beautiful tortoise shell comb
Miss Fashion wears i'll her hair was
originally taken from Il poor innocent
creature who used this material for its
only dctcrv". The kid gloves she has
on her hands were stripped from u babe
whose parents hal hoped that It's maturi-
ty would be spent in,thc harmless amusc-
mrnt Of bounding about on suburban
r"ckS and foraging freely on fcnccboard
circus posters. The satchel she carries
on her arm but 4 short time ago formed
part Of an amphibiou, animal whose
only crime consisted in baskinp in
the sunshine on the mud flats
Of the st. Johns River Flori-
da, occasionally frolicking in its
waters or Watching for an incal.tioue
black "picaninny o. whom to make a
meal. The silk dreS; she robes herself in
was made from the wiplinn threads that
formed protection for Thousands of ma
lures beautiful creations. who were
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-04
Surest T~ranauflixcr of the Nerves.

The surest trsnQuilizer Of the nerves is q
MEDICINE which remedies their representative
hess ny ~inyigoratins Aen. Oyer-teu@ion Of
The nerves always wcakens them. What they
need. then. Is a tonic. not a seda;iye. The lat
Ter - only useful when there il intense mental
excitement and an lTnFnedia,e necessity
sNf-ts Cor producing auletE9e Of the brain.
Ho~tettere stomach BiIterS restores TRANQUIL
hF OF the nerves by crdowing them with the
vlgor requisite to bear. without t~ing Jared or
o'sSnroel unhealthfuiiy. the ordinary lnlpree-
sions PRODUCED through the media Of sight,
hearing and reflection Nay, 1t does NOR .
u!aE this ~ enahies them Ia sustain a degree
OF tension from mental application .hich they
would be totally unahi- u endure without its
a~SlstSnce, such, st least, is the irrcs stihie
conclusion &c lie drawn from tie testimony OF
business and professional men, i.re-efrurs,
ciergsinen. and Others who have tested
the foriifying and reparative influence
OF this celebrated tonic and uerYine.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-04
Fashion Notes.

Silver jewclry of all kinds remainsin
vogue.
India silks in plain :colors are always
covered with lace.
Bingham and satcen dresses are
trimmed with lace.
Festoons of jet beads are arranged upon
the front of v%lsitcs.
Beaded and open work parasols appear
for midsummer wear.
Bright red jackets and bodices are no
longer strictly correct wear.
Cotton canvass stuff is very extensive
ly used for all kinds'of dresses.
Fine white null dresses have alternate
fOInces of lace and embroidery.
Black silk dresses may have revers,
vest, collar and cuffs of black velvet.
Fans are large or small, round,
oval, or fan shaped as suits the fancy.
Escurial lace, with bead cmbroidcry,is
employed for panels, vests, collars and
cuffs.
The nearer the appearance of ones
hair to tumbling down the more fashion
able.
Ribbons for sashcs are of satin-faced
velvet and doublc-faccd satin with picot
edges.
Linens for summer wear have thread
like stripes, dark figures or small
checks.
Pongees are shown in the natural tint
Of the silk in c%olors, embroidered, print
cd or plain. ,
Corslets of silk or velvet are worn with
woollcn bodices. The fabric should be
fine and soft.
Thin black tissues, worked with Jet,
have stripes which may be cut in lengths
for trimming.
O~penwork striped tissues md transpa-
rent anvass have corresponding ~taffetas
or faillc to complete the costume.
Fine checked linen is o very
desirable summer material, and has
almost the effect of silk when made
up.
The skirts of many new drcsse:
fall plain and undraped in tn,
back, set in very full plaits at the wais
line.
White dresses with deep embroidered
houncing on the skirt have the flounce
looped high over the hip On the left side
showing three narrow ~lounccs CORES
ponding to the wide one, o
else of plain material. The boiices O
these dresses are bcltcds or made wit
basQucs.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-04
a NOVELTY IN CHINATOWN.
A Joss House for Worshis of Cinnamon
in New York.

pedestrians up and uown Chatham
street, or as it is now known. Park Row.
New York City, have noticed an unusu-
ally large number Of Cinnamon arraycd
ID holiday attire passing in and out Of the
narrow hallway ct 2U2 Mott Street. 1t
IS not an imposing looking entrance; it
opens directly upon a steep stuirwas.
and the only suggestive feature is q STRIP.
OF red paper over the doorway, which
looks as If it was a label torn off a pack
age OF fire crackers. 1t bears the name
OF joss" and tells the deyotedly in
cllncd Celestial that the temple is ur
stairs. Early last week the new interior
fittings OF the temple, the altar. tables
and chairs, arrived here from China and
were put in place. Now the unpretend-
ing third floor of 202 Mott street con
tains some of the finest specimens Of
Chinese art in that city. The altar is of
carved ebony, practically a large frame
for the picture of Joss and his attendant
d%clties, executed on satin in the most
elaborate style Of Chinese art, and heavy
table for holding the incense burners and
votlve offerings. AS a whole the cary
lngs represent the universe; along the
nottom, under the table, is the sea, with
fish, aquatic plants, and the huge turtle
upon which, according to Chinese my
thology, the earth is supposed to rest.
From each side rise trees, shrubs, and
heavily carved foliage, with birds and an
imals among tie branches. The branches
lnterlock over the top, and the whole is
backed with heavy plate glass mirrors.
representing the heavens thickly studded
with golden stars. The chairs and ia
bles are in the same style of rich Oriental
carving, and the room is lighted by carved
lanterns hanging from the ceiling.
The walls are hung with Chinese notices,
the air is heavy with incense, and it is
hard to believe that we are Ia New York
and not in Cathay.
The whole affair cost the Chinese resi-
dents of New York between Sc, 900 and
$4,000 and is entirely sclf-supporting.
They have queer features in their re
llgion which was quantity explained to
me by the old priesti in charge. | noticed
that a large portion of the worshipcr>
would come in. make their obeisance tc
the altar, burn a few prayer sticks and
go out. Some, however, remained 8
longer time and gave the priest sum
- AAoih NV 11Il " All
lar. In response tony inquiry he said
"a man can say all he wants to IL
three minutes, so he have three minute.
for nothing; if he have good deal to say.
he pays twenty-five cents for the mex
three minutes, fifty for the next three
and so on. 10 good to pray too iong*'
Then he added after Il moments reflcc
ton: Gin Mclean church man talks n
hour and everybody pray two hours ortw,
hours and a half, then make collection
beg to pay the minister. Chinese way
500 or 600 people pray two hours w
make two or three thousand dollars.
The system strikes me as a good one. |
pays the expenses of the temple and dis
courages g%arrulity. With its dingy cx
terror the Chinese of New York have nov
one of the most richly furnished place
of worship in the city.-ConSitution.
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curious than pleasing, and the effect Il
rather heightened by a form of padding
that goes all the way round just below
the waist. This heavy costume is com
pleted by a sort of bodice, usually made
of stout linen covered with some bright
colored material, laced up the front,
and tight-fning. 1t stops short about
an inch above the waist, and the white
under-skirt bulgcs III all around. 1hls
sort Of white skirt, with large loose
sleeves, is a real and most effective work
Of art. Round the neck and on the
shoulders it is caught into numerous
gagings, and some fine needle work IS m
serted in front; over this a handkerchief
is crossed. Another handkerchief is put
on the head, on the top Of which IS
placed a round felt ''pork-pic' hat. The
bright silk handkerchief and the black
hat are the objects on which all the
rustic wealth is lavishcd. The hat is
trimmed with velvet, and between the
brim and crown is o row Of little black
silk tufts. A hat is made to last two
years amongst the wcll-to-do peasants.
Its constructions Is very solid, the felt
being ncGly a quarter OF an inch thick,
heavy and hot. These picturesque Portu-
gucsc costumes can be seen at their best
in the numerous rowing boats that come
down the Duro to Oporto on market
days. The women then put on all their
jcwclry, fine ornaments that have de-
ccndcd from mother to daughter for gen
crations. A large gold heart, from an
inch and O half to six inches in length,
and finely wrought, is one of the oldest
forms of these ornaments. The heart is
suspended to q string of gold beads,
light and we'll wrought on their surface
with O design Of clearly Moorish origin.
The beads also are heirlooms, and some
lucky individuals have as many as
twenty rows, each strung on common
string. Crosses of filigree work of
ancient design are also worn, together
with modern cheap lockets of poor Ger
man gold.-Art Journal.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-04

Unlike the vast majority of his South
crn countrymcn Lee had q very clear idea
of the tremendous odds against which
the South would have to contend, and
was not sanguinc as. to the result. This
is shown by an anecdote never before in
print and entirely reliable. Just after
receiving his commission from the Vir-
ginia convention he called upon a fami-
ly in Richmond whom he had know for
many years. Two of the sons had al
ready enlisted and the third-a mere boy
wanted to do so. The mother, natu-
rally anxious, said: General, how long
do you think this awful war will lasti -
The answer was give with solemn and
significant emphasis, which the question
CT never forgot: Ny little madame, am
afraid 1t will ~lastmntil we are all driven
into the hills and mountains."-St. L1ut.
Republican,
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-04

An honest laugh marks the honest
man. If he laughs through his teeth
watch him.
Should Mrs. Cleveland ever find her
self at all lonely in the big house. she
can enter her carriage and 60 shopping
i'll Pennsylvania avenue.
The men that take care Of themselves
find little fault with the property-oun-
Ing classes. Those who talk anarchy
want the workers To divide.
\ North Manchester Ind maiden has
brought suit against her too vigorous
lover for fracturing her breaSt-bonc in III
.tEornNS embrace.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-04

It's q fact worthy of note that tho most sue
ce>sful subscription book publishing houses IN
this country are those owned and controlled
by men who commenced as canvasscrs them
selves. Is. t. Johnson, who is head of the firm
Of Il. F. Johnson & Co, of Richmond. spent
eight years in the field, travelling through Nir-
ginia and other Southern States. The junior
member of this firm commenced canvasslnE Tor
him a few years ago in South Carolina with Il
cash capital of less than $40. Now they havo
the largest and most efficient force OF agents
of any house i'll the South. Their large eNIfa-
rience as canvassers enables them to place III
the hands of their agents only such books as
are adapted to the wants of the southern peo-
pie, consequently, their agents share with
them them the reward of their good Judgment
in this matter.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-04
Sawed or ResaWed.
Iy

Fly catchers-base-b al,ists.
Loop-holes-watch out for them.
Meridian casts the shortest shadows.
Evening and morning shadows are
alike.
A striking circumstances baseball
bat.
Is a housewife shooting flies a BLACK
smith or a shoemaker.
Why pay a bill tomorrow that you
can put off until next month?
The s~oda-fountain man is the only per
son who can "hiss' at people without
giving offense.
Los Angeles, Cal, allows no young
lady on the street after nine O'Clock p. m.
He can be on the street.-the gate be
tween them.
The most modest man ever heard of
was in a rowboat in a storm. He got
swamped and drowned because he re
fused to hug the shore.
Many high Chicago buildings minus
elevators are objected to because Of The
climatic influences incident to their up
per regions.
The Marquis of LONE is out against
home rule. No wonder. he knows tho
disadvantages of it ever since he was
married.
Glycerine and rose water is a good
remedy for chapped lips, and young
ladies will find it much safer than bein.
tickled by a mustache.
A Kentucky negro has been sent t.
prison for life for stealing thirteen dol
lars, and yet the Thirteen, Club contend
that the number is not unlucky.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-04

general and nervous debility. impaired mem
DRY. lack of self-contidence, premature loss OF
manly vigor and powers, are common results
of excessive indulgence or youthful 1ndlscre-
tions and pernicious solitary practices. VIC
Tins whose manhood has thus been wrecked
should address. with ten cents In stamps, for
large illustrated treatise giving means OF per.
feet cure, Worlds Dispensary Medical AsSoci.
alton, 6G3 Main street, Buffalo. n, Y.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-04

On the appearance of the first symptoms. as =.
sensations, followed bv night sweats and
coush-prompt measures for relief sHouto
be taken Consumption is scrofufous diseaso
OF the lungs. therefore use the great anti
ecrofula. or blood purifier and strensth-re-
storer-Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Dlscov-
cry" Superior to cod liver oil as a nutrlllve,
and unsurpassed As a rectorai; roy NeaN
lungs, splitting of blood, and Kindred aVectlonS
1t has no equal. Sold ny druggists the world
over. For pr. Pierce's treatise on consunp-
ton, send 10 cents IN stamp. 10 World $ DIS
Buffalo, n. y.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-04

The purest, sweetest and best Cod Liver ol
In the world, manufactured from fresh. healthy
hvers, upon the seaShore. II is absolutely pure
and sweet. Patients who have once taken u
prefer it 10 all others. Physicians have de-
cided it superior TO any OF the other oils In
market. Made by Caswell. Hazard & Co., New
Work
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-04

William S. Baker, of Lewis, Vcgo County, Ind,
writes as follows MY son was taken with Scrofula
In tho hip when only two years 0 d. We tried several
physicians, but the boy got no relief from their treat
m"nt- Noticing your SCOvILL'S SARSAPARILLA AND
STIILIsGIA, OR BLOOD AND LIVER SYRUP. recommend
ell SO highly, l bought some Of 1t OF you In the year
1852, and continued taking 1t till the SORE finally
healed up, He is now 81 years of age, and. being sat
is1ed that your medicine did him so much good when
he used 1t, we want to try again in another case, and
write to You to get some more"
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-04

Halls HAIR Remover always Give@satislAe
ton. and is indorsed By our best physicians.
As 4 stimuIant to the stomach, iHeI ano
bowe els. the safest remedy IS Ayers fliS.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-04

The vfce-President of the City Brewery,
Mr.. J. Helmus, of Louisville, KY. was entire.
ly cured in one week of a severe attack Of
rheumatism by St. Jabobs OIL.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-04

The true secret of success is merit. This is
30 with Red Star Cough Cure, a purely vege-
table compound, entirely free from opiates,
poisons and narcotics, and which has received
the public endorsement Of physicisns and
chemists everywhere. Twenty-Five cents.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-04

The devil should haEc crciiit tQr one ttt:H-.
He rewards all alike.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-04
A rlk HE Cure of Ccrofulu.

STRAIGHTEN your old boots and shoes with
Lyons Heel Stitfeners. and wear them again.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-04

Occasionally do foxcign phrases express
English. However. when an author settles
down To it as a steadyfhing. it is simply a
cloak TO screen his or her incompetence and t.
hint at learning,
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-04

are Immensely strengthened by the use OF Ut.
r. Y. Pierce's "Favorite Prescription,' when
cures all female arrangements, and gives tone
to the system, Sold by druggists
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-04

Ii = difficult To counsel a man to tile necas-
sary method To pursue ia order To make his
mark in the world, hut II Is comparatively
easy TO congratulate him after he has hit the
mars.and e~nllsten him that you always proph-
esied a. much.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-04

CHAPPEp HANDS, face. pimples and rough
skin cured by using Juniper Tar soap, made by
Caswell, Hazard & Co., New York.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-04

If you feel as though water was gathering
around the heart fheart-dropeyl or have heart
rheumatism. pal pitation OF the heart with sufYo-
cation, SYM pathetic heart trouble-Dr. kilmer's
FED regulates. orrects and cures
Best. easiest IN usc and cn~eaItst. ilso :
Remedy for Catarrh. BY druggists. &c.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-04

AS man grows in wisdom he learns how in
dependept the world ia Of him
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-04
Advice 10 Cou.umptives.

About the only way - cure cove
heritti Is 10 die
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-04
The Sex

Halt of mann nd lies awake nights thinking
how TO outwit the other half.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-04
Startling Weakness,

For every family contention Satan puts an
extra pound of fat on his ribs.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-04

A Kentucky negro has been sent t.
prison for life for stealing thirteen dol
lars, and yet the Thirteen Club contend
that the number is not unlucky.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-24
A VISITOR THE WHITE HOUSE
New York SUM-

~ w., g,
Inc" horA ouh.J
'Come sit thee down. nv trustv Dan
Come sit thee down by me
And I'li tell thee a tale, as / am a man
Stir the fire and stir the gros.
The night is chill and Geld:
Then listen, Colonel, all a-gog,
While this tale unfold
T." Twas in the White House. yesternight
All as the clock struck one
was peggng away with all nv might
had but in some Of INV hardest cracks
At spoilsmen those men Of sim
When, as with stroke of a lusty axe
The shutters came tumbling in
''And wondrous thing came dancing in.
Swift and big and bold;
Its mouth was cave and mountain its chin
oh. pale, pale, pale was that monstrous face.
And it wore a monstrous grin;
Oh, those long legs ratified about the place
With hollow and horrible din.
sand now 1t cried Ha, Hd. Hdapi Hdir,
Now grnned with terrible grins,
Now shot at me from its grisly paw
1t laughed and howled and tripped and skipped
And CHASTITY smile its iawbones ripped
AS it cried, Were you looking for me?
" BY the fire in my sghtless eyes that burns
By the laugh laugh Away,
By the rickety head that the ceiling spurns
BY my thin legs bent and splay
By nv Committeeman Hee ~ H fee; n0
Men know me near and know me far
For am a Ghoulish Glee.
a. when hear Won rae and thunder and storm
'Gainst pernicious activitee,
When hear of your bOostinp Chinese reform
have to remark Tee-heeI
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-24
AT CETIYSRuRc

Scarcely week passes without witness
ing the unwilling of some new monument on
the field of Gettysburg Veteran sssocia-
tions and the legislatures of States are fol-
lowing one another in quick succession in
marking the places where their regiments
and batteries were stationed during the days
Of the fight. Last week there was one of
these dedications, which is remarkable
among all the other ceremonies of the
kind that have happened on that or
any other field; it was the dedication
of the first Confederate monument The
First Maryland Battalion, known after Get
tepsburg as the Second Maryland Infantry.
the only organization of Maryland troops on
the Confederate side during the war, have
erected on Culp's Hill a monument of Rich
mond granite, that those who shall visit the
spot after the survivors of the battle have
persisted may know where these MARYLAND
troops fought. There were other MARYLAND
soldiers on the field, but they were on the
Union side. Large numbers of people went
up from Baltimore and Frederick City to
witness the ceremonies. 1t was remarked