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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1892-08-27
Giant Scorpions and Centipedes.

The most unpleasant insects on the
island are scorpions, which grow to
gigantic size, attaining a length OF
nearly a foot. They are active and
carnivorous, living in holes in old walls
and other gloomy dens. They are of a
dark purple color, with yellowish legs
and antennt, and their aspect is repul-
sive and frightful. -Thev are strong and
evince an eager disposition to fight when
molested. Being gifted by nature with &
hard and tough armor, which will not
yield to a moderate blow, they often
escape the most well-deserved and we'll.
directed attempts to destroy them. There
are also giant centipedes in Ceylon,
which grow to be nearly a foot long.
Equally Objectionable are the land
leeches, which iniest the grass in moist
parts Of the country, particularly during
the rainy season. They are about an inch
long and as thick as a common knitting
| needle. Their structure is so flexible that
they can insinuate themselves through
the meshes of the finest stockings, not
only Selling on the feet and ankles, but
ascending to the back and throat. In
moving they have the power to plant one
extremity on the earth and raise the
other perpendicularly to watch for a
victim. Such is their vigilance that, on
the. approach of a passcr-by to a spot
which they infest. they may be seen
among the grass along the edge Of the
path poised erect and preparing for their
attack on man and horse. On perceiving
their prey they advance rapidly after the
manner of a measuring worm until they
can lay hold of the travellers foot. Often
they are seen hanging like punches Of
grapes around the naked legs of palanquin
bearers, whose hands are too much
engaged to remove them. W
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1892-08-27
A Murderer Dies in HI. csu

AsHEvILLE, n. {. Vim. n shelton
on trial at Marshall. Mti,>aa rc,,.,r r.,
the murder o! Grsnt fw<ea. d,e.} ~ his
cell IN the Nst>ha.i jail saturday night
of heat disease.
When court adjourned ST 4 o,cleel
shelton said he WAS i'll. and SITTER return.
ing % the Jail his wife Was summoned
his suffering grew rapidly worse until
II o'clock. when he died The crime
with which Shelton was<ehngci was e..
identity cold blooe3cl murder
Sunday. Jane 10th of this year. Shell.
ton surprised Young Tweed. aga:ns,
whom he had a grudgc, and sao, him
through the neck, killing Linn instantly
Shelton escaped, lu, was captured N
G~rcenville, 1enu and .>,talitcd He
was % years oii au! 3 United States
pensioncr.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1892-08-27
Bridges Of Stone and Steel.

uThe railroads are building bridges
almost entirely of stone and steel now
adays," SAID Donald Mclean, the noted
contractor and bridge builder, to a re-
porter for the Washington Post. "Few
people probably are aware that steel Is
preferred for construction purposes be-
cause it is cheaper than iron. There
will be no more iron bridges built. A
lot of old broken iron rails will bring
$50 a ton, whereas you can buy a ton OF
bright, new steel rails for S3l. The
new processes of making the former have
cheapened the cost of production, anc
iron is getting to be a thing of the past
The old iron material is valuable as it i
wanted for mixin. with the STEEL"
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1892-08-27

.mah wnlre insect, which Ia Itself is even
more deadly. and from time immemoria
las been made a nelulm OF murder by
quitting it into food, jealous lovers thus
~iisposiug Of their sweethear,s, servants OF
heir masters, and many a refractory slave
;ias been made Al example Of, to the
error of his companions. by being COM
,eiied 10 drink q portion Of mandloca
,uice in public, where his dying agonies
might be witnessed. | ought to have
mentioned before that there is one
~,arietv Of mandloca-nct the most com
non kind, however-which contains no
poisonous substance. Itvs the sweet
cassava Or yucca, called ''apirn' (mani-
lot aipiml, whose roots are eaten raw,
,oilei or roasted, and are bat little In
erior TO the South American potato
which, by the way, is not at all like tht
cultivated potato which has been evolved
rom it in other countries), similar ID
.aste to the lar e Italian chestnut. II
1as the further advantage Of requiring
onlv eight months to rlpen, instead OF
eighteen or twenty, but i. cannot be
converted into farina or taploca and Is
worthless As an article Of Commerce.
Though often experimental upon, no
means has ever beea devised for preserv-
az the crude root more than twenty-four
lcurs, aud the slightest moisture spolls
the -four. Those who depend upon
for their chief food supply manage
keep it from harvest to harvest by slic
ing the roots under water and dryin
them hard as rocks before a fire. WheI
required for use they are grated to tin
powder, which, being beaten with water
looks like cream of almonds. Anothe
way is to macerate the roots until the
become AS putrid as primADutch cheese
then hang it up to be smoke-dried; au
this, when pounded in a mortar, make
the very whitest and most delica.
fariua.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1892-08-27

Syrup"

Boschee's German Syrup IS more
successful in the treatment Of Con
sumption than any other remedy
prescribed. 1t has been tried under
every variety of Climate. In the
bleak, bitter North, III damp New
England, in the tickle Middle States,
in the hot, moist South-every-
where. 1t has been IN demand BY
every nationality. lthas been EN-
ployed i'll every stage of Consump-
ton. In brief ii has been used
by millions and its the only true and
reliable Consumption Remedy. y
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1892-08-27
s Monster Bell.

a monster bell, n Of the largest OF
ITS kind, specially cast for the new
Church of the Sacred Heart on the
heights Of Montnar.re. has been COM
pleied at Annecs, IN Savoy. This i'm
mense instrument. which. when hung in
its loity position, will be audible all over
Paris, weighs with its ciapper nearly
twenty-five tons, -Londs> Telegraph.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1892-08-27
The Only Ono Ever Printed.
yOU FIND THE WORD

this paper. this " eek, which has no two words
aiis except one word. The same Is true %
each new one appearing each week. from The
DIR. Harter Medicine 20. This hoxe places a
Crescent on everything they make and pub
lish. Look for 1t, send them the name of the
word and they will return you BOOK, BfArTi-
ruL or p FREE
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1892-08-27

Own 300 journeymen have graduated
during tho last zen years from che Now York
City Trade School which at present has
about 600 pupils 81
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1892-08-27

ITALY hA resolved to give up all her
African colonieA with the the exception Of
Aassowah.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1892-08-27

FOR Dyspepsia, Indigestion. and Stomach
disorders, use Browns Iron Bitters. The Best
Tonic, 1t rebuild the system, cleans the Blood
and strengthens the muscles. A splendid ton
k for weak and debilitated persons.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1892-08-27

PADEREwsKI began 60 play the piano
when six years ole. At twenty-three he
was Professor Of Music in the Conservatory
Of StraSburR,
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1892-08-27

NJ. l.. Thompson & Co., Druggists. Couders-
port, Pa, say Halls Catarrh Cure is The best
and only sure cure for catarrh they ever 3 Id.
Druggistss sci, it. 1lc.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1892-08-27

Fat. drink and be merry for tomorrow
Br2dycrotine will stop the headache. All drug.
gists, Atty cents.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1892-08-27

THE evils OF malarfal disorders. fever, weak
Ness, lassitude and debility and prost ration ar,
avoided by taking BeechaIn's pills.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1892-08-27

ToR impure Of thin Blood. Weakness, Mala-
IA Neuralgia, Indigestion. and Biliousness,
take Browns Iron Bit'ers-it gives strength.
making old persons feel young-and young
persons strong; lea>ant 70 take.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1892-08-27

No matter what foolish things you try
to do, people won't laugh at you il you
aucceed.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1892-08-27

= PRAIRIE wolves are creating havoc among
' stock near ElkhOrn. VITA
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1892-08-27

CHINAMEN nave been imported into Del
Hfum to replace striking iron workers.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-05-01
CRACK RACERS MEET.
Inaugural Day Of Spring
Meetings Brings Out Good
Fields.
Phil Dwyer Wins the Two
Thousand at Nashville in
Handy Style.
The FavoPite for DistillerS'
Stake at Lexington Got
the Place.
ct st. Louis Heller Shelter
Landed the Prize Event Of
the Day.

NASHVILLE, April 3O.-The opening
day of the spring meeting of tine West
Side Jockey club was attended by a
large crowd, 4 good track and pleasant
weather. Interest conferred in the 1000
stake. for which j. NJ. Brown Il Co.'s
Tom Elliott and Little Billy, Ed Corri-
gan'S Phil Dwyer and Lew Weir. and
Isaac VOLTS Lord Willowbrook faced
the starter. The Corrgan entry was
the fayUrite throughout at to ,, and
won hapdily. The race was very
pretty one, the horses punching on the
back stretch and racing to the stretch,
when Phil Dwyer came with rush aud
won easily by three lengths. Little
Billy swerved badly In the nome run.
and probably interfered with Tom Ell
iOtt's chances 10y humping against him.
Five of the six favOriteS won. Sum-
maries:
First race, six fur!ongs-Brazos won. Cev-
erton second, American Lady third. Time,
1:16s4
Second race. four furlOngs-The Reaper
won, Queen Enid second. Berwin third.
Time. :5ll2.
Third race mile-Red Light won, Marietta
second. Annie Brown third. Time, AS.
Fourth race the Two Thousand stake.
worth s, coo. mile and an eighth-Phil Dwyer
won, Tom Elliott second, Little Billy third.
Time. I :57l.
Fifth race four and half furlongs-Inter-
Tor won, Koko second, Leona third. Time,
:5S
Sixth race, miIe-Miss Patton won, Henry
Jenkins second, Joe woolmaa third. Time,
I:452
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-05-01
RACING IN "XAINTUCK."
Lexington's Principal Event Won
by WadswOrth.

Lexington's Principal Event Won
by WadswOrth.
LEXINGTON, April 3l.-The spring
meeting OF the recently organized Ken-
lucky association opened in blaze Of
glory. 1t was an ideal spring day. and
she attendance was the largest known
in years. Five exec lent races were Oh
the programme, the principal one being
the DiStillt rs stake fer all ages, mile
and sixteenth. Bermuda was
scratched, leaving Ethel. ia ia, WadS-
worth and Newton as starters. Eighteen
bOOkmakerS were in line, and the bet
ting was the heaviest known in this
section.
The opening race was a spin of three
quarters OF Il mile for three year CldS and up
wards. Sallie McCielladn and Tulla Black
burn were the favoriteS the latter taking the
lead at the three-quarters and winning hands
down, two lengths in front of Saliie McC1el-
land Time, 1:l14.
The second race had ten starters. and was
won by the S to l shot, Rock Laidley, Marie
i getting the place. Time, 1:2lA.
Third race the Distillers stake, $1,000 added
Ethel, iI6. Barnes, t to ); ia ia, ITO, Brit
con. & to l; Newton, 1O1 Brian, Z TO l; Wads-
worth, 81, Meux. > to l.
When the flag fell, Newton was in
the lead, but gave way to WadSwOrth
at the stands and the latter was never
headed, winning by FIVE lengths from
Ethel. who was two lengths in front of
Newton. Time, 1908.
The fourth race. ne-sixteenths Of a
mile, for maiden ,tgFe-year-olds, had seven
Starters, ana swas yeofi byes Calhoun. with
Brittoa5up. by head, from Gazette. Time,
s5S1s.
The fifth and last race was nall mile dash
for twO-yeaf-old -4iIlies. with nine starters,
and was won by Susie Nell, from Morayia.
Time, :52.
on Monday the great Melbourne stud
stakes for tWO-year-OIdS will be run. 1t is
the richest stake for two-year-olds ever run
in Kentucky. being worth S650i 10 the win
neE The governor and members OF the leg
islature will be on hand to witness 1t.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-05-01
THOSE PARK LEASES.
Mr.. Walters, of Montana. Tells
Part of His Story.

Part of His Story.
WASHINGTON, April 3O.-The ques-
ton of the Yellowstone Park leases
was investigated by the house public
lands committee this morning, E. G.
Walters. of Montana. for four years
manager of the Yellowstone Park asso-
citation, -testifying. A letter was pro-
duced and read to the committee by
him which was addressed to +. +. Cakes,
of st. Louis, and was in substance as
follows:
The party to whom the 5000 worth of
Yellowstone Park association stock is to go,
when paid for in dividends, is X. G. Kerens,
of st. Louis Will you please have Mr.. Glib
son, or the proper person. notify him of the
situation. namely. that the amount is held
by order of the directors. Ny friend will
probably explain to him as fully as he
desires.
A member of the committee asked
witness to whom the term my friend"
referred. and witness replied that it was
his lawyer. Witness was again asked
to tell why the $1,000 worth of stock was
so promised, and for what purpose. In
answer Mr.. Walters said he had come
to Washington to secure certain leases
from the then secretary of the interior,
Mr.. Villas, but had accomplished moth
ing. and upon seeing that he could not
get anything done he said 10 Cakes that
when another administration came in
lie could get the matter through.
He acknowledged an acquaintance
with Russell Harrison, and said that at
the time he thought he might intercede
in the matters and help him TO get them
fixed up. On close questioning by a
member of the committee. witness said
that the $1,000 of stock was intended for
Russell Harrison, but that neither he
(Harr!son) nor KerpnS knew anything
about it. Mr.. Harrison, however, was
to give his aid publicly for the public
good, and did not know the stock was
set aside for him until last spring, when
be had been told SO.
MIR. Walters further said that he had
never promised Russell Harrison the
stock for his influence. aud when he
was told of it. Mr.. Harrison appeared
much embarrassed. and SAID he would
not have the matter known for any
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-05-01
Winners at Jennings.

WASHINGTON. April 30.-There was
3 good attendance at Bennings today.
The weather was fine. but the track
was heavy and the racing poor. Re-
suits:
First race, six and half furlongs-Belle-
vUe won, Zampost second, Thorndale third.
Time. 1:26
second race, mile and furlong-Cynosure
won. Marguerite second, Mr.. Sass third.
Time. 2:01l2.
Third race. mile and quarter-George W
won, Erie second, Foxmede third. Time.
2:l5l2.
Fourth race, five furlongs-Hiram won,
Queen Bess second. Charcoal third. Time,
1;t5l2.
Fifth race. steeplechase, two and a half
miles-Pat Oakley won, Sam NJ orse second,
Elphin third. Time 4:30.
The steeplechase was most exciting.
Necktie fell, and StonewalI bolted be-
fore reaching the water jump. Pat
Oakley and Elphin were neck and neck
on the home run, with Sam Morse dis
tanced. but Elphin Iell. and, before his
jockey could regain his mount, Morse
secured second place. with Oakley first
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-05-01
CONVICTED BY BLOOD
RI - 81
Discovery3of Silent, banning
Evidence Against DR.. II.
M. Seudder..
Blood Spots From His MUIR
derous Weapon in Over
coat Pockets.
His Wife Makes a Fruitiess
Effort to Secure the Gar
ment.
Enraged Tennesseeans in
Broad Daylight Lynch a
Negro.

CHICAGO, April 30.-The state officials
express the belief that they have dis
covered a new and sensational piece of
evidence in connection with the charge
against DR.. Henry Martyr Scudder OF
numbering his mother-in-law, Mrs.
Elizabeth W. Parker Dunton. Large
blood spots, it IS said, have been dis
covered in one of the overcoat pockets
of the accused. fact upon which the
prosecution proposes to build the theory
that it contained the weapon with which
the murder was committed;
Today Mrs. DE. Scudder made an I'M
successful attempt to take the coat
from the county Jail, where the accused
is confined. She went to the Jail and
sought the usual interview, which was
granted. Then she told Jailer Morris
that her little boy would soon be pres
ent to carry away her husbands soiled
clothing. The boy presented himself
in due time, and was bearing away a
cumbersome bundle. He succeeded in
passing one turnkey, though questioned
as to what it contained, and was on the
verge VI WdlkiuS ilOAl eiio OulNA oe@eS
when he was
Brought TO a Halt
by the guardian, who was about to al
low him to pass. Noticing the character
of the bundle, however, the latter de-
clared he would have to examine it..
The mother, who had in the meantime
been holding conversation with her
husband, then appeared on the scene.
She first threatened. then begged and
pleaded that the boy be allowed to pass
out, but without avail. She stuck to
the bundle, however, till it was forcibly
removed by two men from her possess
ion.
Then she became violent, and again
she threatened. The bundle was torn
open, and in quantity of undercloth-
lDg was the heavy overcOat in question.
DIR. Spray. who has been attending the
alleged murderer ON behalf of the state,
discovered the blood spots some time
ago, and therefore the coat was ordered
to be detained to be used in evidence at
the trial. 1t was allowed to remain in
the cell of the accused. States Attor-
ney Longenecker admits that the bio I'd
spots have been found, and that The
coat which has now been put in safe
keeping will be produced at the trial
against the prisoner.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-05-01


thing. Nj. Harrison told him. said Mr..
Walters, that he would see Secretary
Noble and lay the matter before him,
but whether that Waseeyer done he did
not know. as Mr.. Gibson had como Oh
to Washington to aitead to the matter,
and stayed until it was concluded. The
committee will continue the lnyestiga-
ton Monday. s29sd 49,.
Waters broke down when shown the
letter TO Oaks, and was unable to speak
for some time. 1t seems that Oaks and
Charles Gibson decided not to hand
over the stock, and for that Waters
broke with them. Complaint was made
that Wakefield was using his stage
hands as political weapon against
Carter. now general land commissioner.
but at that time candidate for con-
gress. and Secretary Noble. immediate
ly after visit from Carter, Rus
sell Harrison. Kerens and others
revoked his charters, making a contract
with s. L. Huntly, friend of Russell
Harrison and Carter. Kerens is bust
ness partner of Secretary Elkins, and it
will be remembered chat his name APP
peared in connection with the staI
route frauds. 1t is limited that General
Land Commissioner Carter will be
drawn into the investigation before the
matter is settled, and still more inter
esting developments are looked for.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-05-01
!. WARDS HOME COMING.
The Famous Finaneier Greets His
BOy PassioflateIv.


PUTNAM. Conn. April so Ferdinand
Ward, who was released from Sing Sing
this morning, arrived in Putnam at 5
o'clock p. m. Looking anxiously about,
he at once ordered hackman TO har-
ness the fastest horse in his stable and
take him to Thompson, the resi-
dence of his brother-in-law. F. d.
Green. Just as the horse was har-
messed, Green arrived at the stable.
With mutual smile of recognition they
shook hands,and the order for the horse
was countermanded. Ward. few min
utes later, was brought face to face with
his son, Clarence, a bright lad of eight
years. who is living with Mr.. Green. He
kissed the lad passionately, and then
got into the carriage, and. with his arm
around the boy, drove to Thompson.
He showed continued signs of atfec-
ton, his eyes fastening on the one OBJ
ject SO near to his heart. The lad did
not quite comprehend the state of at.
fairs. Ward has not seen the boy since
his incarceration, and MIR. Green has
had charge of the child since the death
of his mother. Everyone is fondly at
tached to the bright little fellow, who
does not know of his fathers history.
Ward gives no intimation as ito his tut
ure plans, but will doubtless remain for
time in Thompson.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-05-01
: rank 8. Weidenborner
SEVENTH

Eph Grizzard, colored, implicated in the
assault on Miss Bruce. was taken from
the jail in this city and hung by mob
from the bridge across the river. few
blocks distant from the Jail. The rope
was fastened TO the railing of the
bridge, and the negro was dropped, be-
ing suspended about twenty feet below
the bridge. The lynchers then riddled
the body with gun and pistol shots, and
for an hour and half it hung suspend
ed, no one being allowed to remove it
by the lyncherS. At 80 the body was
removed and carried to GoOdletsville,
the scene of the negro's crime, by MEM
berS of the lynchers, who were COM
posed in part by citizens of the neigh
borhood. When they deprrted the
statement was made that the body
would be burned.
After the repulSe of the mob at the
jaii last night. everything was quiet I'M
til about 10 o'clock this morning. The
usual Saturday attendance of country
people was noticed to be largely in
creased, and the city people had also to
degree become excited. Knots and
small crowds of men were collecting on
the streets leading 10 the jail.
and the public square, but
short distance from the Jail,
was beseiged with an excited and angry
throng, all talking of the vengeance
they desired to take. 1t was generally
believed that an attempt would be made
to enter the Jail. but it was thought 1t
would not be made before night. The
crowd was not composed wholly OF
country people. Town people had
helped to swell the crowd, and
it was every moment grow
ing larger and more determined.
At little before DIR. Davis, from the
neighborhOod of GoodletspIlle. made
peech to the crowd on the square, and
at the close proposed move on the jail:
The cry was taken up and the crowd of
determined men rushed to the vicinity
of the jail. The entrance was easily
made. The outer gate and the first door
had been rendered useless by the last
nights trouble and soon committee OF
the mob were in the Jail.
They demanded GrizZard of the
jailor. He told them he could not give
him up. They seized the jailOr, took
his keys, opened the cell doors, and
soon had the negro out in the street in
the presence of a bowling. cheering,
were in the vicinity of the jail
some taking an active part, but
the majority as spectators. All
day the police had been keeping the
street i'm front of the Jail clear, and pre-
venting the collection of crowds in front
of it. There were no extra guards i'm
the jail, the sheriff was not there, and
there could be no resistance made to
tho mob. The lynching was expected,
and was not surprise to citizens who
had kept posted as to the events of the
day. No inquest was held.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-05-01
Gutenberg Winners.

GUTENBERG, n. j., April 30.-There
was large attendance at the races to-
day. The track was in fair condition
and the weather pleasant.
First race, four and half furlongs-Mc
keeyer won, Coidstream second, Marsh
Redon third. Time. sta
Second race, half miie-Nick won, Sand
stone second Ida colt third Time, 1919.
Third race. six furlongs-Ballarat won,
Derango second Dixie third Time 1:l5Is.
Fourth race. six furlongs- Richard won,
Monterey second, Blackjack third Time.
1:17s4.
Fifth race, mile and q sixteenth-Fenelon
won, Defauiter second, Harrison third. Time,
1:52I2
Sixth race mile and half, over six hurdles
st Luke won, St. John second, Sierra Ne
Tada third. Time, 2:H12.