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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-05-16

out. At o'clock the hounds drew
and found almost at once the where
abouts Of a boar, having been ascer-
tanned in the early dawn by the hunts
man. Instead of at once taking to-
flight, he first rid himself of two of his
assailants, ripping them up with his
powerful tusks, then gong straight
away he left the hounds nearly 400
yards behind. Unfortunately he was
joined almost Immediately by u
female boar and the two
went away very fast. The boar
crashes through everything, and is
stopped by nothing, while the hounds
are forced to pick their way through
the undergrowth, which is in places
extremely thick, the field following
along the valleys with which the forest
is lntersected. The two boars raced
and half, being often sighted as they
dashed across an opening, but the
distance between the hounds and their
quarry was diminishing rapidly, and
at last the male separated from the
female, the hounds unfortunately fol-
lowing the latter. In spite of her
condition, however, she showed q fast
pair of heels, and ran gamely enough
for fully ali hour more, being killed
at four o'clock after very good run
of three hours. The coup de grace
was delivered by one Of the field with
IA long dirk short carbines are carried
by others. III case it is impossible to
approach the BOAR, who is sometimes
far from beaten when he turns to bay.
Not many weeks ago an old boar
ripped up more than twenty hounds
before he was finally dispatched, and
it is rare indeed when the boar fails
to account for at least one hound il
his last struggle.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-05-16
>OapsudS on the Waves.

Some experiments have recently
been made, says Railroad Gazette.
which show that soapsud6 Will reduce
sea almost as we'll as oil. This was
first tried on the Scandia, an English
steamer, III a storm on the Atlantic.
Having no great quantity Of oil, the
master dissolved large quantity of
soap in water, which was discharged
over the bow. The effect was nearly
instantaneous. the height of waves
being so diminished that the vessel
could be managed without difficulty.
Captain LIE Gall OF the French steam
er Senegal, sailing the Adriatic, was
struck by squall and used soap and
water with the same result. The So
luton when dripped over the bow
made quiet space about ten metres
vide. preventing the waves from
breaking over the vessel.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-05-16
Roar Hunting in France.

On Monday. February l.. oce Of
series of boar hunts lchasse au sang
lierl took place in the forest OF Mar
chenoir, al extensive forest situated
between the historical old towns O:
Bios and Oslesns, aud not far from
the River Loise. the largest and
longes. OF French rivers. The torres,
or the greater par, Of lt.,s the Prop
er,y oi the Dake of Luvncs, but the
occasion hy ms brotherin-law, the
Duke Of Naoilles The meet. which
ed, there uot being mole than fifteen
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-05-16
The Deadly Hand Arrow.

One Of the dead!iest native weapons
Of the Chinese is the hsnd-arrow. II
is bolt OF metal three or four incnes
long and some 5-s,hs of an inch thick.
Ooe end tspers to sharp point, and
,oe other IS followed 20 admit three
or four feathers which act like an
arrow. The weapon is thrown with
the hand. An expert thrower will hit
a target as big as mans breast Al;
fifty yar,is, and send the Missile
through = two-inch plank, - New
Orleans picavnne.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-05-16

have several acres IN strawberries at
Ckiah, and they need considerable
water. l used TO put IL lot OF time
digging little trenches and turnln.
water this way and that, but j, was
Disappointing to 20 ont the next ,iay
and find that l4had been lrrigatihg
mole hole. | set watch on the little
pests, anu | soon learned their habits.
Since then II is no trouble at al to
get them.
'ln the first place, | found that
mole never comes straight to the top
Of the ground, but always on slant.
and you will sec the ground agita.ed
for some time before he throws up mis-
hill. If you step within twenty feet
OF him when he comes to the top he
will instantly stop work and run.
Its 40 use to try and catch him
then.
But mole Is tue victim Of habit
IL He~is uletUrpCu az ms WORK N =
Q clock today he Will not come luck
until exactly > o'cloch tomorrow
You can set watch by hum and de-
pend on 1t being right. Well, 4 watch
around in my berry patch and take
the time whenever | disturb Mr.. Mole.
The next day when it is time for him
to come back | take my station near
his hole. As soon as he throws up
his little mound | plant my foot be-
hind him and close up the hole.
Then all l have to do is TO scoop him
out of the DIRT and drop him in my
pocket kicking, scratching like good
fellow. ! kill him, stretch him on a
shinsle, anda man here in the city
pays me 81 apiece for them TO make
| purses Of. -San Francisco Post.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-05-16
Money in the MOleskin Business.

No bovs,it amt money that makes
NJ pockets bulge out that way. bat it
IS tie equivalent, remarked a gray
halred. graz v-oearled rancher from
uendocino. as na toos IN the slack
}: a hay rope thar did =efvlc Tor be.'.
To tel yol tie truth, nv breeches
pockets, and ny coat pockets. too. sre
pretty we'll lined With moleskins.
Within Tic last year nave developed
iaso t4o!e ls.i.er anil J, pays. /
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-05-16
..E Pluribus Cnum' on Our Coins.


According to the United States mint
officials, the words, "E Pluribuo
Unum," as they appear on our coins,
are there without the sanction Of law.
The legend first appeared upon cop
per coin ''struck at the Newburg
New York mint in the year 1886
The United States was very young at
that time and could not afford the
luxury Of amini, so q private individual
by the name OF Brasher opened tho
Newburg coming establishment with
the intention of turning out money of
the realm for all comers Exactly
how the words "E plurihus Unum"
known, but one thing is certain, the
Brasher copper coin bearing that
legend and the date Of 1886 is the
most valuable metal disk ever minted
on this continent, being worth about
81, OOU, or twice as much as the famous
rare dollar of 1904
Some time after coming his famous
copper with the odd Latin motto as
above described. Brashcr tried his
hand on Il largcsized gold piece, pro-
ducing tue coin known to the numls-
matists as "Brashcr's twenty. The
Brasher twenty was not 22o gold
piece, however, for i lacked 81 of
weighing enough; bnt Of late years It
has become very scarce and valuable
because Of the fact that the legend IN
scrlbed upon Ii reads 'tnum i
! Plnribus, instead oi IL Pluribus
/ Cnum." This coin IS now valued at
81, 500.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-05-16
HI MOR0l'S.

Necessity ls the mother Of all in
ventfons, except the folding bed
''Is Your overcoat comfortable.
Mac?" II don't know. ] haven't
heard from ii since hung it up"
"Does position aiicc. Sleep" asked
a medical writer 1t does when tho
man hold the position Of night watch
man.
Papa, George says he is very much
worried about his income. - should
not think he would worry about
little thing like that"
She Darling do you lovc me:
He (kissing her rapturously and re-
peatedly)-Do |? l wish you were
two-hcaded girl. That's all can
say.
Talking about the jaws of dcath!""
exclaimed Kman who IL living with
his third scolding wife, II tell you
they are nothing with the Jaws of
lifc!"
''Please to give inc something, sir?"
says an old woman. II had blind
child-he was my only means Of sub
sistence-and the poor boy has re-
covered his sight.
envy Dings whene.er he sings,
SO much does he deserve:
lis no. his voic. makes ne rejoice
! envy him his nerve
Been married seven.tjmes, has Lc?
Is he man Of leisure otherwise"
''Oh, no, he's Il hard working tai
Ior. What remarkable instance
Of the survival OF the fittist.
''Aro you,' she finally faltered.
''rcallv duke" Can you doHbt
me- he asked intensely. Sho shis-
cred. almost everything is adulter-
atcd nowedass,' she muttered.
Why do you look So gloomy,
Tompklns?" You know my best girl
IS one o; those new women: Well.
| ]. IN puzzled 10 decide whether | ought
| 10 ask her TO marry lac, or wait for
/ her te propose.
John is Il mighty man, said Biggs.
ole sold nc tub vi butter that was
/ strong enough TO 60 alone; but ] got
rid OF II, ] sold it 10 my brother !;
and the best u II is got more than
paid John f~ IT.
Mrs. Green-Does your baby rec
ognlze Won wher you come home?
You are away 50 much, YOU know.
Mr. BlacA Know nc! | should say
20. He always begins 70 cry the mo
ment | get inside the door.
Il want 10 pay this bill, be said to
the hotel clerk. .:Bu. think YOU
have made slight error here IN my
favor. I've peen reading over tho Ell
tras, and caano. find shs. you have
charged me anything Tor telling tne
you thought 1t might tsin.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-05-16

Ihe little rag doll l. queen.
Her realm i "a 'naiden's heart,
And there she will reign serene
And play her important party
A bundle oi rags j. she.
With collar. of >,'ragEly fur:
She : onl, doll to ne.
Eat more than a doll 10 her.
4 doll tina, shousla prize
gay" 10 the little maid.
That opened and shut -i;- ewes
And beauty ~ face displayed
But somehow IL seemed Ia III"
She never received the caro-
daily and hourly see
Bestowed on doll less fair.
IL. So s@ sss.zssskass-sss sAss
The doll that can really tax.
The doll in tho silken dress.
Inc doll that is mad. t. walk
Lies lionel, iii some recess
Forgotten and pushed aside
II lies in III. dust apart.
While that # the rags. in pride,
j. held Il III" naiien'S heart.
The doll i a doll to me-.
A hundi" ~ rags and fur,
And Yet am quick to seq
II more than doll 10 her.
And :" II maintains it, place.
nri,ailed il holds its own:
in rags and "A painted face
II stands tn her heart alone.
chicago Fo:
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-05-16
Her Little Hand.

why" SIZE ialtered. did you
hasten to pick up the glove / had
dropped:'
because. ne acs-ered. boldly
II thought ;here nigh. be something
10 II for Ee SON etiue.
Aod h.s vo.s. suspicious we-e sub.
seoueuiIv confirmed Detroit, Tr.b-
une.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-05-16

Da,.as tie Franco Pras.i.n var
the Gernaus fred 10000, 900 rise
cartridges and 3o3 900 charges o. ar
,.ilcrv, killing or MORALLY wounding
-, 900 Frenchmco, showing that Aoo
shots we're repaired ~ Kill or mor:aiIy
rona1 en. Ea4a. :.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-05-16


return Of post, to say that if Herr
Schrattenb bak, Junior, arrived on a
day specified, exactly at twelve o'clock
NJ, hc should become the husband Of
julie, with portion, III ready
money. Of 5000 horins In
the meantime, also, asa matter Of
business Herr Necker informed his
daughter that lie had found her hus-
band exactly suited to her mind, and
that, by certain day, she must pre-
pare to receive him. Julie knew her
father too we'll to complain or remon-
strate; she relied rather on the expe-:
-dient of love. and having sought her
dear Eckerliu, communicated all TO
HIM. On the morning fixed for the
marriage Julie put the clock forward
half an hour, and at the moment of
It's striking twelve, n light chase drove
up, from which descended person
age in travelling cloak, with nose
OF the size and shape Of a tish-knife
H. <,i ~,
first pleased, then greatly astonished,
- ,h o;1 ~, 1,
ters nort,o, =, ,,o ooo aar;,s J.,
I bank bills, told him he had 10 time 10
,oso COW I'm, l ,,};a ..,..l> ~
a.
.:,
), -,
:,
~ = - . ! '''''
was supremacy har!.E. An shl" tie,
chnckhhG ana N''hfhS |" ana ifo,
this is DONG the n''Niaess. lfencn-
dous nose 'hai 'hcf 1to large
IN the midst "i TINS >'i!-srat'''a''on,
thefe uroVe up !" 'hc """' l"'nbcf-
ing Nehicie, from "hict' 10 the un-
spcahabie astonlshlhcit 81 Herr Neck
en- descended personase with nose
nearly twice the SIZE 81 fnat- OF the
hrst conner. nc entered, ana pre-
sentcd letter OF Introduction, which
announced him as herr Schrattenbak,
Junior
The stockbroker was bewildered,
but before any explanation could be
given the bride, the bridesmaids and
Nose the First drove up. The rival
noses we're Immediately confronted.
Herr Necker gazed first upon one and
then 1lpou the other with nntclgned
Perpicsl'y- he was motiohIcss,s speech
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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-05-16
4 Query.

JOHNNY TIE porous plaster draws
out the ps,a u lees than no time,
doesu. II, mamma?
Msnms-I, does, Jonan~.
johnny does al the pain 60
%. through tie noies:-I,u'h.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-05-16
WON BY A NOSE.

o., at.nn made n flying tour
t1toa- Germany, that l., ! got as
,4,d.y ot,, TIE ground as wheels
odd catr1 me, and, on the afternoon
,.Gd4r more than commonly clear
.a4l bcaa,lia,, arrived at Wildbad
- ~ tuc ia MAS over the Schwartz
uad usaaa,an~ Thongnts OF good
.acrl, maao the more desirable bv
reason oi u tWolold appetite. occu-
l,d me while rattllng along the
r4barbA, bat, Oh turning INTO the
street, ucar the konig Flatz, my
4,u-e, were completely dazzled by as
matthless n piece OF humanity as ever
tore the name Of woman. She partly
rested an the stone balcony Of an an
tal. mansIon-w about nineteen
veM- ufa a2,, tail, finely rounded, with
dalh a4aufu hulr, shndowlng features
.eIgga~y chlsclcd. and glowing with
.,J happinc-s Within the room
stood. With has arm, folded, and III
Ildl'l, costume, Il Young man of
Ill. hrurin4, whose eyes we're di-
tctes ,5wnri her, and TO whom
sae occasionally addressed her
f,,. gazed cntranced upon
taa' divine object. unii! the onvlous
lrnin2 !! another corner smut her
abruptly from ny sight. had fortu-
latcN two ur thre. more streets 10 be
.aEgtl over, Whicc served to modify
lav aImration, audto remind me that
4ad l4ot broken my fast since the
l49In'n4 and, therefore, Oh arriving
4 "mlgc lnn, my first, aud, Of course,
tHQ,' rational demand, was for the hlii
IS 'afg. + cit THIS matter short, |
'eaSftd somewhat voracionslv. nor did
,r2,' ,he landlords Ausbrucl
l,h31, III, landlord himself. who
'a'o. Il II. With his company at my
rrttI'm request, He was q iovlal
'.I,a>ar,: fellow, and rs good as an
\rfa Il storytelling,
lh, iniy OF Nho,. Won INQUIRE.
aid H., i t.ie wife Of colonel in
lis army ii Prussia. named Ethcrlin,
tnd : considered tue most beautiful
N,han q winch tia, country can
5oss' huf her husband we'll deserves
>i'a lrI<r. fot IT was by no common
arataccm that he obtained her"
Indeed saii !. How"
~ nose. rcplled mine host.
ae .adN maiden name was Julie
NAt,iot, Fel father WAS stock broker
t'.;n and one OF the millionaires.
~ h1s daughter. hut was deter
a. io have his own way IN choos-
husband tor her. Now. among
= tones, b. was au enthusiastic
'!2ntr "a are noses. provided ,hey
"a E4aIau contour. though he
''sA admitted he lad never beheld
'ase. tnat altra-prominencv Which
'-i,,.y' satisfied hln. Just a, this
d. received a letter from az
81 ses N fellow, settled II Silesia.
9>a4 army contractor. lad be.
-. --;Ae..,slv rlch His name was
az haA,sad beng dcs.rous
The evening times., 1896-04-17
Visit of the Veterans.

horse cars, and on every hand were evil
dences of Indifference TO Improvement and
progress. There were but four greafgov-
ernment buildings-the Capitol, the east
wing OF the Treasury, the Patent Office,
and the Postoffice Departments. or large
hotels, Washington could then boast but
three, and these Were patrOnized only by
those whose presence was imperativciy
required at the National Capital, which
offered no attractions either to sightseers
or as winter residence.
How changed all this, Yesterday and
today they beheld Il city imperial IN its
proportions and beautiful of aspect. Their
march led them through broad avenues
and streets lined with splendid business
houses and residences; they walked on
pavcmcnts unsurpassed i'll any city in
the world; rapid transit always excepting,
OF course, the Anac ostia bobtaii, has
superseded horse cars; 10 the $4,000
people the city held in 1861 200. coo have
been added; on all sides the old veterans
have evidences OF enterprise and progress.
They must have expc rienccd pleasurabie
sensations at the thought that the capital
of the Union they helped to preserve has
become worthy representative of
the cOuutrys grandeur, power and wealth.
Should they renew their visit ten years
hence they will see even more surprising
changes, for the Washington OF 1906 is
destined to he the flower Of all the cities
OF the land.
The evening times., 1896-04-17

proved its efficiency in sudden emergencies
and played an honorable part in the great
conflict which began thirt y-one years ago,
although at that time II was a mere skele-
day. The sum total of annual appropria-
tiOns by Congress for This important arm
OF the national defense Is 100000, and
besides there Is a contribution OF arms. If
Congress were TO give Il million dollars a
year it would show its appreciation of this
citizen soldery and stimulate its growth.
1t is reported that Count Yamagata, the
commander in chief Of Japans army, who
is passing through this country on his way
to Russia and will later on visit Washing
was explained to him that though the
regular army ofthe United States numbered
but $4,000 men-hardiy as much as Ger
many army corps-yet hundred thou
sand welldriIed aud well equipped SOL
diers could be called into service at a
moments notice. He recognizes ana ap-
preciatcs the latent force that underlies this
organization or citizen soldiers, for he
feels that though we have no great stand
ing army, the military spirit dwells in our
people and with it the patriotism to awaken
it when there is need for it.
The evening times., 1896-04-17

being polished just now, and Will meet
hut little opposition when 1t comes up.
The measure looks to the establishment OF
commission on foreign commerce. II is
to Dr similar 10 the commission on labor
IN its personnel. II will be the duty of the
commission in charge 10 further the inter-
ests OF American commerce. Mr.. boo
htIlr desires il 10 I've removed entirely from
politics. The Comrnls ssioners shall s.rye
irrespective OF party changes. lie viii
report on the demands OF trade. Every
shipper. every m1nufdc' . r. viii know
where has goods can fIflu market, Ird the
commissioners work will be especially con
fined to the LATINA merican countries
ana the lands OF The orient Mr.. roolit-
tie ma, looked far ahead. but time viii
prove mis- foresight 10 be correct. Then
the three American ships of II, Pacific
mJilliue Will be multiplied an huEdrc,iinld,
auI the Stars and Stripes viii be found
floating in every seaport orthe East. Ameri-
cans will carry their trade to the uttermost
and Will demonstrate their ability to
more ihIn successfully compete i'll these
rich commercial fields.
One or the first two Congressman from
bis state. Mr.. Doolittle mas worked for his
constituency rs few Representatives do.
He is Il Pennsylvania boy, having been
born in Erie county. In $50 his parents
removed to Portage county, Wis. and when
but 1fteen years OLD MI DOClltue enlisted
as Il private soldier in the Ninth Wisconsin
Battery. II was not through any fault OF
his that hc did not get into the rmy SOON
er He tried hard enough. but the recruiting
Officers would not have him. After leav
ing the army he worked in the pineries of
his State, but. determined TO secure an
education, he came back to Penns ylvana.
He attended an academy. read law. and in
1872 was practicing law in Nebraska.
There he made his mark. and was in the
legislature in 1876. In 1880 he removed
to Washington Territory. and in 1SS.
he located at Tacoma. where he has since
resided. He was one of the members OF
the Territorial Code Commission. and at
the first opportunity they had the people of
the State sent him to Congress. He at
once took a high place. and is now serving
on the Committees on Interstate and For
eign Commerce and on Indian Affairs.
1t is no wonder TO the members of this
House that Mr. Doolttle is the choice OF
iis people for Congressional honors. They
hope to meet him in many future Con-
creSs. Re that as it may. Mr.. Dooe7ttle now
finds the greatest reward for his arduous
labors in the satisfaction which comes from
work well done.
The evening times., 1896-04-17
new Y0RK'S MAYOR HERE
Accompanied by Counsel Scott and
Comptroller Fitch.
Jovial Mr.. Strong Was Disinclint.d to
Iulk-Busine-- Before the House
Committee On War Claims.

For at leasttcn hours today the metropolis
OF the western hemisphere wa> without i
head. Mayor Strong OF Rainc> bill and anti
Greater New York fame. LETT the municipal
government of his city to wObblc along as
best I could without him, and. with Ashbel
7. Fitch, controller Of the city, enjoyed the
hospitality OF the Arlington Hotel and en-
dured the sizzling heat Of Washington FOR
the greater part Of today.
Mayor Strong is perhaps the most easily
recognized public man OF the day. He Is
short and rather dumpy, and has peculiarly
marked features. The cdrtOnniSts nave
caught the most striking parts OF his face,
the remarkable nose and broad chin, and
have found them all that were necessary
to make a humorous and striking picture.
His face is a good-huInorcd one. how
ever, and his fat, cOnvivIat looking body is
a mirthful suggest ion in itself. His laugh
is IA short, quick explosion, or a series OF
them, that shakes him all over. He doesn't
like TO talk TO reporters, and is glad Of
an EXCUSE that will take him away from
them.
Il haven't time for au Interview he
announced when the times man approach
ed him.
How long do you expect to be in the
city. mayor
'About--about six hours" and his pis-
tOislOt laugh burst forth again. appar-
emily from the very depths OF his being.
Mr.. Fitch, as nou-communicati i've as the
mayor. joined him aud the two strdled
off together.
Later in the day the House Committee on
War Claims heard Mayor Strong. Comp
troller Fitch and Cooperation Counsel Scott
in support o fthe bill introduced by Mr.. Cum
mings appropriating S2.093.63i to reim-
bursc the ma yor. aldermen and commonality
of the city OF New York for moneys cx-
pended for the United States in raising.
equipping. supplying and arming militia
and volunteer forces nd in other ways To aid
III suppressDg the rebellion.
Mr.. Scott was the first speaker
Mayor Strong said that he could add
nothing to what Mr.. Scott had said TIE
city of New York only wanted what was
found to he due 1t.
Mr.. Fitch, at the request of the COM
mittee, proposed to send detailed state
ment of the amounts paid out by the city
and other data bearing on the claim.
The bill referred to Il subcommittee. or
which Mr.. Hurley of New York is chairman.
The evening times., 1896-04-17
Puzzle for the Psychologists.

In the criminal history of the United
States few. instances are of record of such
moral abuormities as are presented in the
character of the Individual best known as
II. II Holmes, though his real name is
Mudgctt, now under sentence of death for
murder. Enough facts regarding his ShocE-
ing career 10 make men regard him as a
second Frankensteiu were brought out prior
to his trial, but he seems TO have been
anxious to still further impress his utter
deprdyity upon the public mind. His
confession of crimes committed by him
stands out IN horrid relief, and, like the
eyes of the fab!cd basilisk, fetters the at
teniion. In il Holmes fairly gloats over
his misdceds; not that he expresses salts
faction at having committed them, but
he recites details with what is intended TO
appear as auto-fascination.
There is hardly a doubt that there is
method in all this. Murderer, though he is.
Holmes is, above all other things first and
last liar and swindlcr. His CON
fession OF crimes, some OF which he prob
ably never committed; his description OF
the manner of numbering some OF his vic
tins, when evidence is cxtant showing that
they could not have died as described by