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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1890-12-13

The Philadelphia Escord very wisely
..says: There Is nothing which will
Ttl,ro strongly mark the record OF the
nineteenth century when it shall be writ
Ken thSc the patient research aud intell,
ncuce which have uneaythcd the past,
given it voice and utterance, and made
she daily liio OF ancient Greeks, Egvp-
t.sns,or Babyloniaus as plain to the peo.
alc OF TO day as are the habits of the
Englisil,undcr Alfred or our own ances.
fors In the days Of Cotton Mathcr."
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1890-12-13
Great japanese Weayinu,

Advices from Toxic say that Al ex-
traordinary piece Of japanese weaving,
which is now in the international exhi-
bition at Toxic, will shortly find It's way
to New York city, having been purchased
for $l2, 600 by broker on behalf Of
rich American whose name IS not given.
II is Of the design known as tsuzure-ori
or pierced weaving. 1t is OF great size,
the design being equestrian archery The
distinctive feature Of this kind Of weav
ing is that the whole margin Of the design
is perforated like the joining Of postage
stanps so that when the whole piece IS
held up to the light, the design Of the
artist seems 10 be suspended in tne body
Of the fabric In Japan this kind Of
weaving has been regarded as tour de
force of the artist, and this particular piece
of tapestry is the largest and finest, and
has commanded the highest price Of ang
thing Of the kind ye. p,oducsd.-Chieost
Herald.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1890-12-13

Official figures OF the census seem to
show, according to Frank Ltsltes Weekly,
chat the cities Of Texas arc enjoying the
most general and generous prosperity,
The increase Ct population since 1850 IN
"A half dozen Texas cities, ranges from
las 10 26S per cent. Mississippi appears
TO have but two cities showing a decided
tncrcasc, and Alabama has one, Birm:ng.
ham, with phenomenal growth of 15(
per cent. during the past ten years. Or
the whole, the showing for Texas is one
of the best that has been made by any
State, east or west, north CT south
Evidently its prosperity is based upon 6
solid foundati94
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1890-12-13

Since Explorer Henry M. Stanley last
visited the United States lie has sur
rendered his citizenship in this Republic,
and has become a subject of the King Of
the Bclgians. In connection with that
action, it is said that lie has forfeited
his copyright on his books in this coun-
try, bat that, asserts the New York .Star,
IS question for the courts.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1890-12-13

IN the Offices which am describing two
revolving tables about three feet in di-
ameter. These tables arc made of hard
wood, and ledge about six inches in
breadth is cut around the edge for the
! purpose Of holding the teacups. In the
centre OF one OF these tables is to be
found small pair Of brass scales, such ia
you Will see IN an apothecarys shop.
These scales are used for weighing ont
the tea, preparatory to its being drawn
or stepped in the iestng cups. Each of
these tables has room for from forty to
nifty testing cups aud these are ranged in
regular order above the ledge cut at the
edge Of the table. The cup is thin Dor
celain one, about the size of an average
teacup.
On the gas stove. ale constantly kcp.
two large copper kettles, in which water
Is always kept boiling during the hours
in which the tester is a work. These
kettles are lined with tin. as the acids
from the copper would have An injurious
effect upon the tea and render it impos-
slble for the tester to properly do his
work.
When the test is TO hc made silve.
hall dime piece Is placed in one side of
the brass scales, ana il weight in tea
placed in the other. With teas OF differ
ent grades thus measured out the taster
will supply each of the forty or fifty eups
ranged about the table, and when the tea
has been placed in the cups he will fill
each Of them with hot water from the
kettle. No sugar is allowed about til.
table. Sweetcned tea it would be impos.
sible for him to properly test.
Whom the cup. have been filed and
tho tea STEPPED for a low moments the
tester begins his work lie passes from
cup to cup, whirling the table around as
he does so, and sips from each cup IA it
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,hat : - - tht, .o
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! Ii the tea given him to test IS a shade be-
,o,v tha. osr.nr - 10 os f- ,ha
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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1890-12-13

y report Of the outdoor athletic season
Of 1890 says it Is ''tne most memorable,
srom the point Of Wow of recorl break
ing performances, in the history Of Amerl-
can amateur athletics Records pre-
viously held by Lnslisnmcn alone have
been c4ualcd 10y Americans, a1d world )
records have been broken. The records,
too, made by collcgians in their cham
pionship contests have been greatly i'm
1,ravn1 y
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1890-12-13
FORGIVENESS


II in the path Of duty thy friend has failed
or faltered
Where stronger feet might stumble still let
thy friendship live:
Still let thy friendly greeting retain its
warmth unaltered,
And ere he seeks thy pardon do thou his
fault forgive
But if thy feet should find 1.-THE stone
whereon he stumbled
And thou shouldst fall upon it. along the
pathway dim
Walk thou IN full di5pleasure, with spirit
bowed and humbled
Condemnng III thine own self the fault
forgiven in him
-Bsth Day IN Youths Companion
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1890-12-13

A French railroad has hit upon new
source Of revenue II future people who
accompany their friends to any OF the
stations On that line to see them of will
be admitted on the platform only on
payment of fee Of one penny, IN return
Tor which they viii receive special
ticket Of authorization.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1890-12-13

The American Cu'tiratoy believes that
',he Indian problem IN the West is set
ling itself by the rapid decrease in NUM-
hers of the red men. The vices Of civ
iljzatiou are not the only reason for this
decrease. 1t IS no longer possible to
live by hunting, and only those In
dians who take kindly to agriculture
and other work can live under the new
conditions.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1890-12-13

Victor Emanuel the hclr-apparent to
ne Crown Of Italy, assumed fictitious
title while travelling in Russia and Ger
MANY y, t long ago The title happened
to beiong ~ hcrcdlty to an impecunious
Italian, who vas no" sued the Prince for
CONDENSATION TO- its use.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1890-12-13

~ The fisheries division Of tie Census
Bureau, a. Washington, received the
following from a town in Western
Kansas I'VE have h fish here, as We
have not yet succeeded IN inning
ea-icty that can live On prairie grass.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1890-12-13

L j. reported, chronicles the Phi!a-
ielpnia L<d4r.. that wncn certain mem
oef Of the ONO Assembly wanted to
mphasize his action IN supporting
-gtaln measure, he responded to the roll
all Il vote aye, with a big L.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1890-12-13

April Is, 1861. was the frst DAY Of the
late Civil War and May |, l-t3, was rs
last. Thia la, been officially dccllled oy
the Unitcd c,a'c- War Department.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1890-12-13

In Parisplt Of the 2,7oc, 900 residents
II is calcalatel that one il e8nteen or
80, 600, live on charity with tendency
toward crime n London the propor-
ton Is one in thirty.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1890-12-13
A San Francisco Srudertaker has fitted

up 4 large and handsome funeral parlor,
where funerals mny' be held. It is in
tended to meet the needs of families who
live in hotels and boarling;houses. All
the employees are attired in black and
wear b4sl. silk hats.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1890-12-13

There are 71U0 millionaires IN the
United State. where, in 1861, there
were only two.
The morning call., 1890-11-05

VICTIM NUMBER THREE.
Ham All You Pierced by a Hfghbinder
Bullet.

Ham All You Pierced by n Highbinder's
Bullet.
Ham All \ OIL, gentle highlander, was
pierced by bullet.from 45-ealiber revolve
last night, in Church alley, and laid himself
down on the uninviting pavement to die
Three shets had been fired at him. The
tragedy was continuation of the feud
which resulted in the murder of two other
Chinese highbinders during the past week.
The first victim was Wong Fook, who was
killed in the Washingto Theater by
Tux All Ting. The former belonged to the
Guey On Long Society and the latter to the
Hop Sing Long Society. The next murder
was that of Bak Mccoy by Wong All Me,
the murdered man being a member of the
Hop Sing Long This made it even until
All You was shot.
AS soon as the shooting was heard Andy
Hornsmap, the watchman of the Washing
TONS treet 1heater, ran into Church alley,
but found it deserted, except by the China
man who was shot and who was lying on
his back in the middle Of the alley. Horns
man gave the alarm. The patr0l-wagon
was soon on the scene and the wounded man
was conveyed TO the Receiving Hos pital,
where it was found that the bullet had
entered his back and made its exit at the
left breast.
While on the operating table, he stated
that the man who did the shooting was
Wang All Me. Soon afterward he was in
terviewed by Sing Lee, and then he al
tered his tune by declaring that Wong
All Book was his assailant AS Book
is man of means, the police are inclined to
The surgeons say that Ham All You cannot
surVivp
The morning call., 1890-11-05
ALAN ED A.

verything Passed of Quietly Elec-
ton Day.
1t is said that the cost of the steel bridge
at Park street will be about $3.50 and
that bids have been submitted to the Gov
eminent There is considerable disappoint-
ment on both sides of the tidal canal over
the rumor that the work will not be COM
menced until next spring, as all wagon
travel is now compelled to go around by way
of Fruitvale avenue.
The night before election r. B. Tappan
went to several Of his friends and Solicite
their vote for City Justice of the Peace, ex-
planning that under Section 103 of Article
Ii, Code of Civil Procedure, every city of
10000 inhabitants and under 20, 600 must have
City Justice. There was no call for such
an Office in the election proclamation, but if
Tappan makes his point stick he received
enough votes to elect him, as he was the
only candidate for the putatve office.
There was no disturbance during the cleo
ton yesterday and everything passed off
quietly. The total number Of ballots cast
was 1916, while the number OF registered
voters is 2l42, leaving 90 voters who did
not go to the polls. The total number uf
straight Republican ballots cast was sos
Democratic 1O6. The total number OF
scratched Republican ballots S37, Demo-
cratic AL. A. K. Baum, candidate for
Assembly in the Fifty-second District, ran
ahead of his ticket in Alameda. The Ameri-
can and Prohibition tickets polled light
vote. There was strong contest between
Martin Rep) and Jensen Dem.) for Super
visor in the Second District The count
progressed very slowly owing to ignorance
of the Storey law on the part OF tbs election
officers.
The morning call., 1890-11-05

ground in Spokane Falls. The other day he
sold it for $4,000. The excitement that
greeted this story had scarcely died away,
and the boys in the room were tanning each
other and cutting each others hair to cool
their skulls, WREN another man came In ana
told this story: In 1882 Pennsylvania
went to Denver, and when he landed he had
enough to buy a tent and few mining tools.
He went prospecting, made little money
and then went back to Denver and bought
real estate. To-day he is worth S40Oo,Ooo.
The only sound that greeted this story was
a succession of dull thuds as men Dropped
on the floor. There was hiatus of half an
hour. when another man came in and said
he had just heard of a young man in one of
the mushroom towns of Virginia who had
invested little money in real estate right
after breakfast, and when he sat down to
dinner had cleaned up $1,000 on his pur-
chase. There are three half crazy men in
this office. Whenever man comes into the
editorial room he is asked before he gets
warm, "How much did the fellow maker"
Then he tells his little story and goes out,
leaving the boys just as poor as ever.-Har-
riSburg telegraph.
The morning call., 1890-11-05
Sale of Thorou ohbreds.

ELIZABETH On. j.. Nov. 1.-The most i'm
portant sale of thoroughbreds that has been
held OF late years was the one conducted by
Colonel Bruce in paddock here to-day.
All the horses, comprising the racing stable
of Dwyer Bros. were sold, including such
star performers as Hanover. Kingston and
Inspector 3, besides a number of Others.
The most important sales were: Sir John
TO j. f. Mcdonald for 5000; Aurania to G.
Corneilson for S2700; Houston to J. F. Nc
Donald for S2400; Extra Dry to f. G. O'Reil-
ly for $500; Kingsbridge to E. c. O'Reilly
for 5000; Longford to j. F. Mcdonald for
$500; Baldwin to E. c. O'Reilly for $4,000
Hanover by Hindoo and Bourbon Belle by
Bonnie Scotland to E. c. O'Reilly for 3d.
500; Inspector b by Inquirer and Colossa by
Colossus. Belle Meade stud, $4,000; Kings
ton by Spendthrift and Kapaga by Vict0ri-
Gus to Philip Dwyer for $4,000; Meriden to
j. H. Mccormick for $500.
The morning call., 1890-11-05
A GREAT BEAR SKIN.

II Was Black Grizziy's Hide and Glad
Stone Has KecIined on 1t.
Kansas City has the distinction of possess
ing, through one Of her citizens, the largest
bear skin in the country and, presumably
the largest in the world. Although not yet
two years old as detached skin, 1t has an
interesting history. The immense rug is
owned by Mr.. S. NJ Jarvis OF this city, and
occupies place of honor in the center Of
his drawing-ro0m. 1t is IL feet long by 10
feet wide, not counting the head. tail or
legs, all OF which are attached and appear
as natural almost as life.
The bear, black grizzly, was killed some
time during the wintersO OF 1888 and 1889 on
Bear Lake in Utah. His mate and two cubs
were killed at the same time. The bear,
when killed. weighed 1850 pounds. The skin
was bought by Mr.. Jarvis, who was about
that time in the neighborhood Of Bear Lake
locking up some property interests While
it was being prepared for use as q rug. the
fame OF the big 6earskin got abroad through
the local newspapers, and among others
who tried to buy it was representative Of
the University of Pennsylvania. This gen.
tlelnan offered S1l00 for it, but, although
the original purchaser had secured it for a
The morning call., 1890-11-05
FIGHT WITH AN ELEPHANT.
Awful Experience of an English Hunt'
In,

Awful Experience of an English Hunter
in Land Yet Unexpiorcd.
Captain Paterson of the Argyll Highland
ers. who was passenger by the steamship
Oriental from Singapore, returns to recruit
from severe injuries suffered in a contest
with an elephant while shooting in an
unfrequented part of the Malacca PENN
sula, between Near and the Gemeuchi
River. Captain Paterson's gun missed fire
and the elephant he was hunting knocked
him down, pinned him to the ground by
driving tusk through one of his thighs
and then attempted to crush him by kneel-
ing on him. Captain Paterson, however,
held on by the other tusk, whereupon the
elephant passed his trunk round the Cap
tain's waist, threw him a distance of about
thirty yards and left him.
Lieutenant Sutherland, who was with
Captain Paterson. did the best he could for
his friend, but it was twenty-seven hours
before the latter could obtain any water
beyond what Lieutenant Sutherland squeezed
out of plants into his mouth. 1t was also
eight DAYS before he could obtain any
medical aid. In addition to his wound Cap
tain Paterson suffered severe internal in
juries from the elephants trunk. He is,
however, now recovering. The scene of the
accident is believed to be part of the coun-
try previously untrOdden by white men,
Pail Mall Rudoet
The morning call., 1890-11-05
GREENLAND.
Some Facts About This Great Northern
Country.

Some Facts About This Great Northern
Country.
A lecture on Greenland was given in Lon :
don not long ago by Clements Markham.
His history of the early discoveries included
the voyage of Eric the Red.
Hall was the first Englishman who laid
his bones on the shore OF Greenland.
In 1721 Hans Egede, the apostle Of the
Esquimaux. landed in Greenland.
1t has been found impossible 10 penetrate
for any distance iato the vast interior. The
natives believe it to be inhabited by enor-
nous and malignant beings.
1t is $4,000 square miles in extent, the
whole being mass of ice. A Danish pro-
fessor In 1920 made his way for thirty miles
inland and described the scene he saw.
There is nothing but white world sup
porting a blue vault. From far below ones
feet there comes the moaning noise, the
voice of rivers flowing far beneath.
Occasionally there are loud reports from
the opening of a cleft q vast mass of water
pierces its way in the ice down to the under
lying granite itself, for thousands of feet.
At thirty miles from the coast the height
above the sea was 200 feet, and the ice was
still rising.
A wonderful sight is that Of the colossal
rivers, deep and broad, which flow between
tall blue banks, and pour at the end Of their
course down cleft with mighty cascade.
NlltCu 10 CUloplCuuuS HUH uiotduCC ny d
cloud of mist which always hangs above it.
On the strips of the land near the coast
the Greenland fora, though scanty, is very
pleasant to the eye. Vegetation covers the
ground in thick masses, forming turf in
the level places while it fills the chlnks and
crannies of the rocks, and creeps over the
surface of the stone, giving bright appear
ance to the land in summer.
The prettiest thing of all is the club moss,
with its graceful little white bell flowers.
like miniature lilies of the valley. With 1t
are generally the dwarf willow and birch,
aud wh0rtleberry, with its red berry and
glossy little leaves.
AS far as Disco, but not farther north,
there are beds of lady's mantle and angelica,
and masses of holly fern, the erect red bios
SONS OF the pedicularis, bright little red and
white saxifrages, the dandelion poteutilias
aud ranuneuius, the Arctic poppy. the sweet
smelling 'edum- palustre AID the Snowy pur-
Pile blossoms of the Epilobium alpinum.-N.
Y World
The morning call., 1890-11-05

Twenty-fourth District indicate that Van
Vantes (R) is elected by very small major
ity, Will bulletins from out of % precincts
of the Ta enty-ninth District indicate VIC
tor for Gusten Cd over Rutter (R) by a
small majority.
SPOKANE FALLS, Nov. 4.-The vote here
is comparatively light and absolutely moth
ing is known about the result.
Complete returns from precincts IN Spo,,
kane County. Wilson's home, gives Carroll
ming ahead of his ticket in Eastern Wash
ngton. Thirty precincts in the State give
Carroll 1113; Wilson, sl2. -.,
Forty precincts in the State give wilson
1880; Carroll. 1872.
The definite result in this county cannot
be told before tomorrow. indications are
that the Republicans have elected their en-
tire county and legislative ticket, with
the exception of Auditor, who may
pull through but by reduced
majority. The Labor vote has certainly
cut considerable figure, and the defe =
ton among the Republicans has had an
effect. Returns from Lincoln County say
that Wilson has carried the county by
600 majority. The Legislative ticket
is in doubt and county officials are divided
tire Republican ii ket. Wilson and the
representative candidates for the Legislature
have certainly carried this county.
Complete returns from fifty-ive precincts
of the State give Wilson (R) for Congress
1868, Carroll 3D. 2030
Complete returns from p and incomplete
returns from 10 precincts out of 60 in King
County Indicate that the Democrats have
elected their Senator in the Twenty-ninth
District, and that the other three Senators
and all Is Representatives are Republicans.
TACOMA, Nov. 5.-The Ledger's dis
patches from all over the State indicate that
Olympia has secured practically unahl-
mons vote west of the Cascade Mount
aims, containing two-thirds OF the voting
strength OF the State, with very consider
able vote in Eastern Washington. 1t is APP
parent that Olympia has secured an enor-
nous majority over tae total votes
of Eilensburg and Yakima. In all the
precincts so far reported in this city
the Republican Legislative ticket leads,
with Carroll running enough ahead of his
ticket to reduce Wilson's lead. Final re-
turns will not be had TIL tomorrow noon.
The morning call., 1890-11-05

much smaller sum, he refused to sell it at
any price. The rug was shipped to MIR. JAR

much smaller sum, he refused to sell it at
any price. The rug was shipped to MIR. JAR
Wis last Christmas.
Now comes the part in the history of the
big bear skin, of which the old grzzly's pos
terity in the mountains of Utah may well he
proud. just before the famous Stanley
dinner, given in London in honor Of the
great explorer May 80, $780, Mr.. Henry
S. Welcome, Chairman of the committee on
the big entertainment, who had been in Kan
sas City and had been particularly struck
with the handsome trophy of the forest,
asked for it to use on the occasion. A rare
collection of such things decorated the ban
quet hail. and the bear skin occupied a
prominent place on the wall.
Some time after the big dinner Miss Dor
othy Tenant. then Stanley's tiancee and
the present Mrs. Stanley, wrote to Mr.. Well
come asking for the use of tue rug, for
short time. Her wish was gratified, and
when, few days ago, Mr.. Jarvis received
the rug from London it was accompanied by
a letter from Miss Tenant thanking MIR.
Welcome for 1t and describing luncheon
which she had served on it to the Right Hon.
William Gladstone and MI. Stanley.-Kan-
sas t,ity Times
The morning call., 1890-11-05
San Rarnardino County.

Needles Precinct-Total, 119. Markham
~. Pond 70.
East Cotton Prerine cast 70 votes. Pond
so. Markham 20, Bidwell 5.
Cotton Decentralization III, Pond $50.
Curtis Tor Congress, Waters for the State
Senate and Barton for the Assembly ran
ahead of the State ticket.
Calico acknowledgements in Con-
gress, Bowers SO, Curtis IS; Railroad Com
missioner. Rea IS, Archer SO; State Board
of Equalization. Hebron So Gaffney ~
State Senator. Streeter so, Waters 81; Mem
Der Of Assembly, Lynch 70, Barton 90.
Markham, as far as heard from in San
Bernardino County. has 600 majority.
The Democrats have conceded the cleo
ton Of the entire State and county ticket by
the Republicans. Markham's and Bowers
malOriiIes are at least 800.