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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-03-29

PowDERLY'S REPLY TO GOULD.
New YoRk, March T.-Mr. Powderly
tonight sent the following replyi
"NEw YoRK, March 81.
"Jay Gould, Esq, Presidsnl:
dDEAR siR-We have received your re-.
ply TO our communication Of this morn.
ing. The statements made In your reply
are worthy OF more consideration than can
be given TO them at this moment. We are
not in possession here OF kilograms or com.
municatons, or copies OF the same, refer
red 10 In your letter. We came here rn-
prepared, with no thought Of using them
here. The Aeld that would be opened up
for discussion would be 30 broad that it
would take great deal Of time and space
10 cover II as contained In your reply.
This would necessitate q review Of the
transactions Of last year, beginning with
the strike OF March, 1885, continuing
through the Wabash troubles which
brought on our meeting with you In
August, down to the strike on tile Texas
Pacific, and itg extension to the Missouri
River lines.
1--WE cons!!dar all this unnecessary at
this time. Public interest, the interest Of
both parties 70 this controversy, will not
Be served BY longer continuance Of the
strike II there is 0 shadow Of chance to
bring It to a speedy termination. With
that idea in view we prefer 70 let this dis
CusSion rest and allow this matter 70 be
decided upon IL merits by an impartial
committee Of seven, selected as Indicated
In our communication this morning. Let
them proceed to adjust the differences,
and, having settled that matter, and set In
motion the idle wheels and hands, we
have no objection 70 the same committee
reviewing our actions In the matter, and
we are willing TO be Judged, 70 receive
cenSure at their bands, II necessary, for
any shortcomings they may deem Us gull.
" II, The needs Of the hour require that
this strike terminate speedily. II that ID
done the other matter can DO very readily
attended 10. very truly yours,
m v pnuhVtitS ~
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-25
Potatoes.

There is a frequently quoted but most
fallacious rumor> floating around that
bread is the staff of life. Believe me, it
is all veritable nonsense; simply q an
other connection of the wheat Spectator.
To be sure, if YOU use the. term in its
broadcast meaning, to include crackers,
sweet-cakes, and slap jacks, as we'll as
the commodity that is sliced off the
loaf, there is probably more bread used
than any other item in the worlds bill of
fare; but for good sustaining assistance
there is no better prop on which limping
humanity can lean than the invigorating
potato.
1t is most palatable, capable Of infinite
variety in its preparation, and exhilarates
but never inebrates, possessing none of
the qualities of a ''sour NASH ever when
served in the form in which it usually
accompanies roast beef.
The nature of the potato is most unob-
trustlve, there is nothing in the wide
world SO immensely serviceable that has
received SO little commendation; however,
It's modesty bespeaks its merit,
We must acknowledge the potato is not
a pretty thing to look upon.
It's form is not comcly, it's color not
aesthetic, and its skin is rough and lumpy;
wash it clean of the dirt of its native
home and it does not gain much.
Some things, like certain varieties of
wild flowers, are not pretty as a single
pecimen, yet when you get q i number of
them together they are quite handsome,
but the potato has not even this advan-
tage, for a heap of a thousand potatoes
is no more beautiful than a lone solitary
tuber.
But take them when the are prepared
for our use, when we find them on the
table cracking open, white as snow, full
to steaming nourishment, they are love-
ly to the eye and savory to the palate.
Only give the potato a little seasoning,
q little luxurious cream, and a good stir
ing up, and the richness, the pleasure it
can confer is unriveld.
The potato is the symbol of plain, sub
s%tantial, useful, but homely, people.
Their unobtrusivcpess may teach you
more fortunate ones how your homely
brothers and sisters feel.
o may learn from the potato that
there are thousands of men and women,
unattractlve in appearance, uncouth in
speech, Il awkward in manner whose
hearts are rich in goodness and whose
lives are a perpetual unfolding benefac-
ton to those around them.
They only need a little stirring up
a little developing, q little investigation
and their rcpaying qualities are found tc
be ~unequaled.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-25
Short Aphorisms.

Beware of the city's solitary places.
Before all others be good to thysef.
A kind word is often much better than
q costly gift.
1t is better not to speak than to speak
unwisely.
PITY him who cherishes no love for
his fellow-man.
Flowers and labor are natures proph-
ecy of increase.
Dress. speech, and manner reveal the
mans character.
Learn to read the thoughts Of the man
in his countenance.
To slip on the sidewalk is better than
to slip With the tongue.
The maxim is an old and a true one,
IAN thieves die poor"
What a miserable liar is man when he
cannot believe himself.
The young cub is as tender as q chicken.
The old mosquito clamors for blood.
In prosperity we know not our friends.
Adversely gives u enemies a chance.
"A small leak sinks a great ship" So
small vices keep a laboring man poor.
Hast thou a goodly heritage, thy re
sponsibiliry as a man to thy fellow-man
IS increased.
The bee is honored more for its labor
than for its song, and yet its song is orc
Of gladness.
He who increaseth profitable labor is
benefactor to his fellows and deservetl
highest honor.
He who decreaseth willingly the labo
supply is an enemy Of his race and de
serving Of infamy.
in the days of drouth how gioriou
seemeth the rain. In the days of rail-
we long for the pleasant weather.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-25
Facts Noted.

IL Europe cocaine has been found eff
ficlent IN the treatment Of asthma.
NEAR Cannelton, Pennsylvania, the
ground heavcs and pulsates just like a
human breast.
THE statutes of New Jersey now for
bid the killing, wounding or catching of
any song birds at any time.
THE Pittsburgh Humane Society is
seeking to prosecute organizations which
insure the lives Of small children.
The new law in New York prohibiting
the employment of children in factories
viii force 80, coo children out of employ
ment. !:
THE plenisphone. an instrument that
uuitcs the tones Of the violin. cello and
double bass, is a recent invention OF a
Buffalo musician.
Mrs. INA B. McLASE is one of the
largest mail route contractors in the
United States. She has over one hun
bred routes on the Pacific coast alone.
THE dies from which the first United
Statc>-the so-ca,Icd Franklin-cent.
were cast are now used as paper weights
in q New Haven counting-room.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-25

ers, and stand in mortal terror Of cows
and mice. Therefore it happened that
the typical American girl OF those days
was a thin and nervous creature, beside
whom her English sister seemed full and
rugged. She was a pretty, but a fragile
specimen Of her sex, whose good looks
were likely to be soon replaced by the
lines of chronic i'll health, or destroyed
BY the cares of motherhood.
But all that has changed since the time
when Do Lewis began to preach his
doctrine of what he called physical cul-
ture. The girls Of this period vie with
their brothers in outdoor exercise. They
wear stout boots, easy clothing, and gar
ments appropriate to the weather, and
which are made with careful regard to
the protection Of their health. First,
croquet took them cut upon the lawns,
and then tennis: and meantime they
learned to row, to ride, to driTc,t TO prac-
ticc archery, to take long tramps, and to
endure exposure, 50 that it has come to
pass, that girls, like boys, are ashamed
to be unequal to vigorous physical cx-
crcisc. They want to be healthy and
strong and mice and cows do not tcrrify
them as of old.
The result is that the wcll-traincd
American girls who are now approaching
maturity; or who are already in the first
flush of womanhoOd are distinguished
for the symmetry and beauty of their
physical development. Their lungs are
stronger and their voices better than
those of the women who preceded them.
The race has grown taller and far hand
somcr, SO that now VIC can say without
Boosting that the handsomcst types of
their sex anywhere to be found are the
young American girls of to-day.
OF course bio Lewis only helped to
bring about this happy result, for many
causes contributed to it, but we accord
him great praise for the part he took in
inspiring our young women and their
parents with enthusiasm for health and
physical exercise.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-25
N Notes.

Lace dresses arc more flowing than for
mcrly.
Embroidered nuns vel ing is very at
t~ractivc this season.
Beige and cordc-dc-la-rein are COM
bincd for girls wear.
Yellow and black on high walking hats
is a f~avoritc combination.
A bouquet of carnations is one OF the
most stylish hat garniturcs.
ChaIli, ctaminc, foulard and India silk
are used for girls nice dresses.
Tucks or folds on an under dress are
very stylish in any heavy goods.
Shot silk in light shades is used in
combination with light summon woolens.
Drapcd ~polonaiscs and overdresses,
with basque bodies, are in equal favor.
Wells Of colorcd Grape accompany tie
shirrcd Grape bonncts SO stylish this sea.
son.
Plain skirts without cores, some being
made with deep plaits at tie side, are
worn.
Watcrcd ribbons arc used very cfrec-
lively in trimming light weight cos
tunes.
A large gray paraso) is q very stylish
ofTair this season. y huge bow ornaments
the top. y
Egyptian and oriental lace are used
for I%ounccs over coiored and white
dresses.
Wide sashcs Of surah are very stylish
with street costumes as we'll as those for
the house.
Embroidered Grape, eauzc and muslin
arc shown in most elaborate designs and
beautiful coloring.
White canvas cloth combined with
black velvet makes a very stylish COS.
tune for the seashorc.
Coarse mcshcd nets have large O,
small polka dots. They are to be found
in all the fashionable colors. They are
made up over silk.
Scrges for children are made with
blouse bodices and hox-plaitcd skirts.
These frocks are useful for seaside wear,
and are made with square collar and
cuffs of striped flannel.
A velvet SunsbaIa ! NOT o,11 eo,eo1o--
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-25
Mrs. Ferdinand Ward.

In a recent interview with reporters
who visited him in his Sing-Sing prison.
Ferdinand Ward, ex-wiZard of Wall
street, told them it was not true that he
had stored away several millions of dol
lars out of his ill-gotten gains. "My
wife is living on less than 81, 800 a year,
he said. was in Stamford, Conn, the
other day on business, and Glanced to
make some inquiries about the life
of Mrs. Ward, who is living there. From
what | saw and heard | was convinced
that if Mrs. Ward really does live on less
than 81, 500 per annum she is as pecu-
liarly talented in financial management as
her enterprising husband. Her house is
a large, three-story dwelling. A sweep
ing carriage drive leads past the portico
on the side, and in the rear is a we'll APP
pointed stable shcltering three horses.
The big shade trees on the grounds,
from one of which depended a hammock
filled with satin covered cushions; a
group Of coy easy chairs on the portico;
vases and hanging baskets filled with
flowers and trailing plants-all this gave
an appearance of wealth which seemed
altogether incompatible with the small
income which Mrs. Ward says she enjoys.
While | stood eying the house with the
curiosity and freedom of a stranger, Mrs.
Ward came out the front door and com
menced to water and arrange the plants
in the swinging baskets on the portico.
She wore a dainty morning wrapper of
foulard silk, which, despite its flowing
proportions, could not conceal the beau
tiful contour of her graceful figure.
There was a cold indifferent look on
her face and a certain mechanism about
her movements which showed that her
mind was not on her work. Could she
have been thinking of her dashing young
husband, pounding stovc-plates within
the gray stone walls up among the Hud-
son hills2 1t seemed more than possible
as once she paused, and, seating herself
slowly in one of the chairs, turned he1
face YEARLY skyward. She sat like d
statue for nearly three minutes, when she
caught a glimpse Of the motionless spec
tator near the street, hen she got up and
disappeared.
Mrs. Wards home is small, but it is
handsomely furnished, and she keeps
three servants. If she lives on less than
So, 900 or 81, 900 per annum she certainly
has acquired the faculty of making ;
dollar 90 twice as far as the average
mortal.-Batimore American.-
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-25
LADIES'
RevIvinea Good Old Fashion.

The propricty and good taste of doing
way with abbreviated names among
Gomen is fast growing into favor and
the good old fashion Of giving the full
name is regarded as the correct and dig
nifed thing. Mollic and Matte, and
Tllie, and Maggie arc again Mary,
Martha, Matilda, and Aargaret-stately
names, all Of them, and full of signif-
canoe, whereas their diminutives are
siily and meaningless, and wolnc are
gradually awakening to the fact that it
IS far more elegant to reserve these pet
names, ifthey be used at all. for the
household, and to sign themselves
always in addressing those outside this
little circle with the full name they re-
cciyed at the baptismal font. In this
-espect our ancestors showed a proper
amount Of dignity, and it would be well
low if the old form Of addressing
~omcn as Mistress Ann Page, Mistress
Catherine Smith, etc, were revived.
The present custom Of retaining the
baden name as a middle name after
1n1rriagc and the use Of the husbands
Christian name by widows are both SEN
sibIc, as they identify the individual
With certain family Cdjoago HraN.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-25
AN ANCIENT VESSEL.
Discovery of an Old Wreck Opposite the
City.

The dredge Tomochichi has been at
work for some time dredging at the
wharf Of the Propeller Towboat company
across the river and opposite Drayton
street, preparatory TO driving piles and
repairing the wharf. The dredge yester-
day struck an ancient wreck, supposed to
be that Of an old war ship. There is
every evidence that the vessel was
strongly built.
The timbers are of oak. Both the
planking and timbers and the greater part
Of the frame have been brought up by
the dredge. The wood is in q fine state
OF preservation, being as sound as when
first put into the vessel. The dredge
also brought numbers Of old bayonets
and gun locks. rusted and almost destroy
ed BY age. The ring stopper from the
anchor, and the stump Of the vessels
foremost can be seen at dead low water,
and also the stump Of the main and
miZZen masts.
The wreck is buried deep in the mud,
but how it came there is a mystery.
From the appearance of the stuff brought
up from the wreck it is evident that the
! vessel belonged to the last century.
1t Is said that during the revolutionary
war a "A gun British ship chased a Span
ISL war sloop into this harbor, and that
the crew scuttlcd the sloop to prevent its
capture. But at what part Of the river
she was sunk was never defnately set
tied. At the time she was supposed to
have considerable money on board, as
usual with Spanish war vessels at that
time. About fifty years ago a company
was formed in Philadelphia and New
York, and parties came out here for the
purpose of finding the wreck and recov-
ering the money supposed to have been
sunk with her, but whether they eve.
succeeded in finding the wreck or money
is not known. The wreck is certainly
that Of an old war vessel. Everything
about her shows it. The preservation Of
the wood is wonderful.-Savannah Ners
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-25
Serve an Injunction on nisrase

BY inviGorating a feeble constitution, reTnov-
ing a debil.tated physique and enr.ching thin
and lnnutricioIs circulation with Eostetter5
Stonlacss Biiters, the finest. tie most highly
sanctioned. and the most popular tonic and
stomach, remedies torpor OF the liver and
bowels. and gives = hes.thfII impulse 70 the
secrettve and dlschars ng functions OF The Kid
Ieys and bladder. NOT only dos il arrest and
prevent the recurrence OF raala-Ial fevers- but
II furn!she. the only adequate safeguard
against them - persons who have never been
afflicted IN those inalaJ.e>. but would 10
liable 10 incur them 4 medic ally ulpro-
ieeiei- Il eliminates r. n tie blood certain
impurities which Tic raost skl!ItQl patLolo-
glsts ass 81 as the exciting cause Of those az
onizlas Coz plants. rhe1taat.>m and govt, and
il :, moreover, an excellent remedy Tor an ct
teehled or overHrouslt state OF the perves,aud
49, nAniAl 6AAxaaGsasy
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-25

From John Kuhn, Lafayette. Ind, VINO an,
nounces that he is now in "perfecI neaien'
to ell appearance. IN the last stages OF con-
sumption. Cur best physicians gave my case
Up. finally got SO low thet our doctors sac
could not live twenty-four hours ~ 1rienas
then purchased a bottle OF DR. Will
HALLS BALsAM FOR THE LUNGS, which oene-
flied me. Icontinued until tooS nine oo,'les
am now IN re-fec, bealth. having used no
ether medicine"
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-25

"Bis Money IT IL For vs."
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Volumes given away by the Rochester y -
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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-25

The School Board of Paris looks after the
health of the girls. and in order that they may
perform their tasks under the best sanitary
conditions possible. a lady physician has been
appointed as medical inspector Of girls III
Partisan schools.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-25

Men in the numbering camps OF northern
Maine and Canada have to depend 50 largely
upon salted foods that they have a great cray
ing for acids, and if they cannot get raspbtr-
ries or blueherrIcS vii Seek and Gevour with
aVIalty the large. black ants pt those regions
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-25

Diphtheria is frequently the result Of a neg
lected sore throat, which ar be cured by a
single bottle of Red Star ough Cure. Price,
cents a bottle.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-25

Mr.. G. E, Reardon, Baltimore, Nd, Com
missioner Of Deeds for all the State, suffered
for a long time with rheumatism, which yield
ed promptly to st. Jacobs Oil.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-25

for ri the e9 WhispR aSeui IS permanent and nasu,nsa
To promote digestion. TO keep ver,s Pills
healthy and the mind clear, TAKE
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-25

ANY man looks like a sloven with un,tTe
heels Lyons Heel Stiifener5 keep ooo1s
straight. &c.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-25

SAVE your gin house from burning. by us.-G
wilson's Champion Spark Arres.er. see his
advertisement II this paper
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-25

The true way to enjoy life : oy living up 10
the principles tina; sustain II
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-25

II you are suffering from Chronic Cough,
Bronchitis, Asthma, or Loss OF Voice. DR..
kIlG4eFs Indian Cough Cure tCofLsum ptiO1 on
will relieve quickly-remove the cause and
cure. Price &c, 80. and LOO.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-25

CHApPED HANDS. face. Y,mplcs and rough
SKIN cured By using Juniper Tar soap, made "
CAswe-, Hazard & Co, New York.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-25

Farmers and Others who have a little leisure
time Tor Tie next few months VIII ind II 10
their Interest to write to Il. I. Johnson & Co..
another column. They offer great induce
ments 20 persons to WORK Tor them al or part
OF I time.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-25
Tven,v-fur Hours to Live.

All that is d:scraceful about poverty IS oi
orr own make
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-25

piso's Remedy for CAtarTa IS agreeable 10
use, Il S rot = liquid or q auGt. 0E.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-25
Il Money IT IL For

1t is wise to be prepared for evil, but better
to be out Of its reach.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-25

Tie misfortunes of ignorance are the bless
ings OF wisdom.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-25

The gu-cSt. sweetest and best Cod Liver Oh
n the world. manufactured from fresh. heA-thy
l.vcrS, Upon lie >eAsho-e- i = Absolutely pure
al sweet. Patients who have once taken Il
prefer Il 70 all others. Physicians have de-
eide! il superior 70 any OF the other oils IN
market Made b Caswell. Hazard & Co., New
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-05
A $4,000 Fraud.

New YORK, March ALBERT Friedlander, of
the firm of A. Friedlander 81 Co., manufacture
ers of ladies' cloaks, voluntarily surrendered to
the sheriff to-day. A warrant had been issued
for his arrest, on complaint of Jordan, Marsh 81
Co., of Boston, who claim that the defendant, by
fraud and deceit, obtained $50, 900 from them.
The action is a sequel to a suit brought by Fried
lander q Go. against Jordan, Marsh & Co., last
fall, to recover $57. 900, alleged to be due for
cloaks sold to the Boston firm by the New York
manufacturers. This claim is disputed by Jor-
dan, Marsh q Co., who allege that Friedlander
entered into collision with John Hughes, the
buyer for the cloak department of the Boston
hrm, whereby a certain quantity of cloaks were
to be shipped to Jordan, Marsh e. Co. over and
above the number required by the firm. Hughess
object In entering into this compact was TO ingra-
tiate himself with the firm ne was working for,
and by reason of big sales at the Boston store,
obtain an increase of salary from time to time.
He arranged with Friedlander & Co., that the
New York firm was to send blank invoices and
bills, and Hughes was to fill them out and pre-
sent them to the firm of Jordan, Marsh 81 Co,
who would send the remittances TO New York.
1t is claimed that in this way $50, 900 worth OF
fictitious bills were paid to Friedlander. hence
the arrest. The fraudulent transactions between
Hughes and Friedlander cover the time from the
spring of 1888 until June, 1885. Hughes con-
fessed his part in the transaction, and the prin-
cipal affidavit on which the order of arrest was
issued was made by him. Friedlander gave bail
in 500, 600.