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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-12-02

BILE 20 Women.
Especially valuable to women 10 Brorns'
Iron Bit,erA Backache rAniahes. he.d..h.
disappears. strength takes the place II
weakness, and the glow Of h~alth readily
come. to the pall,d cheek when this Won
derful remedy il taken. For sickly children
or overwork~d men it has DO equal. No home
should he without this famous ren~iy.
Browns Iron Bi.,ers il sold by eli dealers.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-12-02

We notice in the list Of appoint.
ments Of preachers OF the Western
North Carolina Me,hodi-t Confer.
ence, Rev. Samuel 3 Turrep,ine
was made Presiding Elder OF the
Charlotte District. lie was horn
anh reared IN this county, and is one
~ the best preachers in the State
Give our Young men a chance TO
show what they are, and some of
them will climb TO the top.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-12-02

Up to the 10Th Of November,
there bad heen in the South during
the yellow fever epidemic 4,2S9
cases OF that disease, Of which 446
proved fatal. OF the total number
OF cases l,S47 were reported from
Louisiana, 1925 from Mississippi,
740 from Alabama, 62 from Tennes.
see, Is from Texas. 4 from Illinois, 3
from Georgia, aud | each from Flor
ida and kentucky. The most re
markable statement concerning the
yellow fever epidemic comes from
New Orleans. The Times Demo
Graf. the leading Louisiana paper.
says that in spite Of the yellow fever
the actual total death rate of the
city has been less than ever before
at the same season.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-12-02

Practices in State ana Federal tourts.
Prompt attention. In all business. SlF~
eixi attention IL Probate husine~+-
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-12-02

Of the number of days and mile
age Of the Board of Commissioners
of Orange County for Il months
ending lst Dec, 1897
N. V. RAY.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-12-02
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE
DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Tablet. All Dfuegists re'uod the
muuey i. it tails 10 cure. 25c.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-12-02

As required by section 80 Of the
ODE the foiioain. lie mize,l Statement;
oil expenditures Ivy the Board OF Com.
mis.son.r rs 81 Orange County for ID.
year ending November 80, 1897. i. pub.
li>hed -
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-12-02
NASH.
w. GRAHAM

nface next door 20 DR.. Ssruawicss
ofeis.. near The hotel
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-12-02

GALE OF TOWN COMMONS.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-12-02
STATEMENT

LEDGER BUILDING, y. y. CI
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22
Diamonds.

There are few researches more inter,
esting than those which touch upon the
discovery or manufacture of diamonds,
Au explorer in the mountains in Natal
came upon the crater of an extinct vol.
cano. There was very stable lake at
the summit, and an examination of the
shore and soundings taken brought up
sand which held small diamonds. There
is good deal of interest manifested
as to whether an actual diamond mine
is discovered or whether these gems
were there by accident, being lost or
thrown into the water. As the noun
tains of this region are not supposed
to be diamond-bearing, it is suggested
that volcanic action may have had some
thing to do with the formation of these
precious stones.-N. Y. Ledger.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22
Bogus POmpiers.

The French pompier, or fireman, that
alternate idol and butt of the Paris pop
ulace, finds his position seriously COM
promised by the creation of the POM
pier civil, nondescript functionary
wearing the helmet and uniform of the
nursemaid's hero, but really mere
private hireling under the control of
q master. The excuse for his existence
is the increased precautions against
fire that are felt to be necessary in the
Paris music halls, the men being pro-
vided by the manager at his own cost.
AS consequence there may be seen in
every cafe concert a corps of supers
wearing the outer semblance of the
brave pompier, but totally ignorant of
his duties.-N. Y. Sun.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22
Girls Buried Alive.

Further cases of living burial by
members of the fanatical religious sect
known as the Raskolniki have been dis.
covered in the Trans-Ural region. A
series of small mounds excited the curl.
osity of the authorities. and an investi.
cation of them was ordered. When the
mounds were opened it was discovered
that they contained corpses of persons
who had apparently been buried alive.
In some instances the mounds had been
provided with air passages, which pre-
vented the suffocation of the victims,
who had met lingering death from
starvation. The commission of inquiry
found that 15-year-old girl who had
consented to be buried had broken out
of her sepulcher under the pangs of
hunper.-N Y. Sun.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22
After Being Prepared for DurinI

AIter beihB prepared Tor burial.
Mrs. Asa Edwards, an old and es-
teemed resident of the community, lived
Just over the town line. She had been
i'll more or less all winter, but her chief
ailment seemed to be the usual failing
in health consequent upon advancing
age. A short time ago she failed rap
idly and became unconscious. This pc
riod of insensibility lasted for some
time, when, according to the evidence
of reliable witnesses, she died. While
following out the usual custom of pre-
pairing the body for it's final resting
place those who were doing the work
were surprised and not little horri-
fed to see the supposed corpse open its
eyes and commence breathing. The
house was at once transformed from
one of mourning, everyone doing all in
his power to revive the lady and bring
her back to her consciousness. Mrs.
Edwards lived for several days, at the
end of which time she died and was
buried with the usual ceremonies. The
affair was kept quiet for some time, but
gradually it has leaked out, the facts
being substantially as above narrated.
Portland (Me.) Argus.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22
Cheerful Information

A party of Stanford professors under
took, for scientific object, to penetrate
into the depths of an old Toulumne
mine. One of the number relates the
following startling incident: On his
ascent in the ordinary manner, by
means of a bucket, and with miner for
fellow passenger, he perceived, as he
thought, unmistakable symptoms of
weak places in the rope. How often do
you change your ropes, my good man ?"
he inquired, when about halfway from
the bottom of the awful abyss. "We
change them every three months, SIR"
replied the man in the bucket; "and we
shall change this one tomorrow if we
get up safe to day, sir. San Francisco
Wave.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22
Gain Fame While you,,

According to Prof. Halleck over so
per cent. of the greatest musicians, art
lists, poets and scientists became ia
nous before the age of 80. "In the case
of the vast majority" said the professor
in a recent lecture in Philadelphia, "the
brain attains its maximum weight by
the age of IS. Examination of sections
of the spinal cord have shown that be-
tween the time of birth and the age of
IS there has been 100 per cent. increase
in the number of developed nerve cells,
while an increase of only 4.6 per cent.
has been shown after 15.-Chicago Tri-
hune
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22
A Hnsty Man.

Hicks-Melton is pretty good sort of
fellow.
Wicks-Yes, in a way. But, then, he
is so hasty, you know.
"Hasty?"
"Yes; he saved boy from drowning
the other day, and he couldn't wait I'M
til he was jrst sinking for the third
time, but glabbed for the youngster
before he had chance to sink at all.
Really, it's disgusting, is such incon-
siderate haste; and then it's so uncon-
ventional, too!"-Boston TRANSCRIPT.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22
The E1npcror-s playinr Cara,.

Emperor Williams faithful subject.
are interested just now in an account
of his playing cards. 1t appears thai
the royal table does not admit the usual
French designs. His majesty's packs
are printed in an Altenberg manufae.
tory and exhibit old German patterns
The backs are devoted to a symbolica]
exposition of the triple alliance. The
Prussian eagle, the double eagle of Aus
tria and the silver cross of the house of
Savoy appear on a red field, surrounded
with ivy and surmounted by the i'm
perial crown. Similar designs are in
troduced at the corners, and the -four
colors" are strewn over the card. The
picture cards are executed in CORE
spending style. The king of diamonds
is said to have family likeness with
the great Kurfurst. The queen of
hearts appears as a simple gretchen
and the knave of diamonds as a knight
of st. John. History does not relate
whether the emperor is a whist player
or confines himself to the national game
of skat.-London POST
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22
The Whole Orchard.

shes 4 regular peach" said the first
chappie.
more than that-she's the whole or
chard," ventured the second chappie.
''How do you make it?'
''Her cheeks are rosy peaches. and
together they are a pair. Her lips are
ripe cherries. She is the very apple
of my eye. Peaches. cherries, pear and
apple-what more do you want?"
She's a crab-apple to me-"
Sour grapes. "-Up-to-Da
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22
For His Family,s Sake.

Texas Bill-Quick, Mandy! Help me
git inter them boots Nv mine!
His Wife-But the doctor says yop
must not get up-that you are liable tc
die at any time from heart failure.
''That's jist hit! S'pose dies with
my boots off? Won't Their boys all say
I've lost my nerve er turned prohibi.
ZIONIST? An amt Their man ter leave
that ter be throwed up ter my family
N. Y. Post.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22

Runner-In-That kind of coat, sir, we
have sold up to date for SIS. We are now
offering them for five.
The Desired Customer-And you've
got the gall TO openly admit that you've
been gouging people TO that extent!-
Judge.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22
Paving Stones of Grass.

Paving blocks made of meadow grass
are now manufactured. Their inventor
was a clergyman, and the meadow
grass, impregnated with oil, tar and
resin, is pressed into blocks and finally
bound with iron straps. The advan,
tages claimed for these blocks are that
they are noiseless and elastic, resist the
wear well and are impervious to heat
and cold.-Chicago Chronicle.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22
Whnt She'd NOTICED.

Mr.. Pilter-Do you know, Manda,
the people I.t saying that John has
prob"S.r run OFF with some girl?
Mrs. Pilter-Oh. that isn't at all like
", David. You l:now John never did
care for gals. I've known his sisters to
coax and coax for him to stay home with
them, and he'd go right off, just as
though they'd never asked him.-Bos-
ton Transcript.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22
Ancient System of Charity.

A regularly organized system of re-
lieving poverty has been in vogue in
China for more than 1000 years. 1t is
said that an organized system of chari-
ty prevailed among the Egyptians 1850
years before Christ.-Chicago Inter
Ocean.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22
An Ambition Crushed.

First Small Boy-T'ought you was
goin' to wear your hair football style?
Second Small Boy-Old ran said il. !
went around lookin' lie a mop he'd
wipe dc floor wit mc.-Indianapolis
Journal.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22
The Useful Foil.

Johnnie Masher said 10 his friend
Bill Sadmug, who is very ugly:
II wish you would go with me this
afternoon. | am going to propose &c
Miss Birdie McGinnis."
why do you want me TO be present ?"
81 feel pretty sure that when she sees
you alongside of me she'll not say
NON. Y. World.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22
No Hurry About 1t.

Judge-Fifty dollars and costs.
Prisoner-But it is impossible for me
to raise that amount at once, your
honor.
Then take your time-six months"
Chicago Record.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22
No Danger.

Mrs. Grady (who hates to say any
thing, but-)-Mrs. Kelly, the way your
daughters bang thot pianney av yours
frum morning till night is something
outrageous!
Mrs. Kelly-Resht aisy, Mrs. Grady
-resht aisy! Ut's an old wan, and they
can't hur-r-rt it anny!--Puck.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22

Kaiser Wilhe,m's speeches during the
last two years fill 323 closely printed
pages in the cheap German edition in
which they are printed.-N. Y. Sun.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22

japanese thinkers are considering the
ACCESSIBILITY of getting up new reli-
cion. blend" of the best doctrines of
Christianity. Coufucianism and Budd-
hism,-Chicarn Chronicle
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22
Expert Testimony.

The Attorney-You say you could not
believe this person on oath?
The Witness-No, sir; Oh never heard
the lady swear in me loife, sir.-Yellow
Book.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22

N two wears ago lie Was Z

Browne-only two years ago he was a
farm hand. and now he's q senator.
Towne-How difficult it is to stop a
man when he gets started on the down
ward path!-N. Y. Journal.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22
A suitable Marriage.

Kilduff-Whom did that little grass
widow marryP
Skidmore-A hayseed from Connect.
cut.-Up-to-D Date
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22

Johnny-Pa, what does it mean by
unknown tongue?"
Pa-It is the tongue of silent wom-
an, my SON By the way, you needn't
tell your mother told you that.-Bos-
ton Transcript.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22

Nobody could ever tell the Hudson
twins from each other until they fell
in love with the same girl"
And then?" 1900
"Oh, then there was serious differ
enee between them. Harlem Life.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22

Tramp-Can get work in this town?
Farmer-Yes. lots of ii.
Then I'll try the next town. ~. Y.
Journal.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22

Little Willie-This paper says that
Mr.. Hamlet Smithers received an ova-
ton. What does that mean?
Father-The word ovation" my son,
is derived from the Latin iowa." which
means an egg. Ovation means shower
of eggs.-N. Y. World.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22
GENEROSITY.

Willie (who has eaten his piece of cake
as fast as possible)-Say! Ethel: let's
play menagerie. I'll be the monkey
and you feed me with your cake.-N. Y.
Times.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22

He was young, but ardent. 81 wish ]
were the glove that presses your lovely
hand" he said to the charming maid.
She glanced at him with bewitching
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22

The Husband Gate from the club
[-er-didn't s'hpect you would be sit
ting up for me, dear.
The Wife (cheerfully)-I haven't
been sitting up for you, dear. I've just
come in myself.-Collier's Weekly.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22
PURE BLOOD is the foundation

OF nealIh. HOODS Sarsaparilla makes
the blood pure, rich and nourishing and
vesandmaintains good EEAGTE.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22

Aren't you enough of kid as it is ?"
she softly asked. - Cleveland Plain
Dealer,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22

Journal.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1897-10-20

figure, medium dark with mixed scroll and leaf
effects, tan ground with small leaf pattern, per
No. %. Extra Union ingrains. more warp
and filling than No q dhe best cotton carpet
tern; ecru scarlet and green in small leaf de-
sign si wood ground with wine and brown scroll;
brown and wine IN large floral effects, per
yard soc.
No % Extra Super Ingram 2-py and very
heavy. The filling is half wool. We recon-
mend this carpet that will give the best
Of satisfaction tis ,do The colors are Tan ground
with fern leaf pattern, ground with wine
and green in scrolls and flowers; wood ground
with small brown leaf. dark wine ground with
in medium floral design; geometrical design in
rcd; green and black. We also have church
or hall designs in blue and tan, tan and wine,
or cream and olive. per yard, Bic
All Wool Extra Super Ingrains.
We guarantee the wool in Extra supers
to be the best that can be obtained in any
market t. The IM greasy loosely woven Ingrains
All 1ngrains are S6 inches wide.
No. ~ The best quality of all wool filled
pet is standard weight and count Colors are
Eeru ground s, with brown flowers. pink ground
ground with small leaf effects, mixed tan
t ground with brown VI. and wine fern leaf pat
No. g. Ali wool Doth warp and filing,
Ecru ground with brown leaf effects, mixed
ground with small flora! patterns, notified tan
and green. floral design, ecru ground with wine
and green floral pattern. per yard. 4sc.
not hs the Ses5 or nit to Be
Ingram Carpets in the market. It contains
full 1880 ends Of warp and has Is pairs Of fii::
with brown and gold floral pattern oak and
green oak leaf pattern tan ground with daisy
SCROLL ecru, wine and olive spider-web pattern,
ivory ground with brown and vine leaf effects.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1897-10-20
CA PETS.

The new tariff bill will place heavy duty on
wool. and consequently the prices Of carpets
will advance, but before this takes effect will
give you the opportunity to purchase a carpet
at prices heard of before We have in
stock 300 rolls of the best carpets manu-
featured; you will miss it If you don't buy now.
REMEMBER we carry the largest stock Of Car
pets of any supply house in the Northwest. Our
Carpets entirely and the designs all
of 1897; the latest. For Complete line of carpet
ing See our Large Supply Catalogue.
Hemp Carpets.
For a cheap carpet this does nicely, it lies
smooth, is easily swept does not retain dirt
and looks neat. All hemp carpets are SO inches
wide. except No. 1. which is but so inches
No. l Hemp Carpet made only in stripes. no
figured patterns Colors. red green. ecru and
yellow, 81 in. wide, W.T. 6 o., per yard 10c.
No. g. Hemp Carpet, better quality, colors as
above, W.T.. ounces. per yard, 13c.
No B. Oriental plaid Hemp, woven in red and
green, red. brown and white and red and brown
VT IL ounces per yard, lie.
No I. Extra striped Hemp; colors weaving
and widths same as No. 3, but of superior
No 3. Best 3-ply Hemp carpet extra heavy,
striped or mottled. 80 inches wide. Just the
carpet for an office. hall or stair. also makes
very durable covering for that is much
used; cleans easily and don't show or hold dirt.
An immense seller. weight "a OF per yard, 23c.
Ingram Carpets.
All ingrains So inches wide.
For cheap carpet ingrains have been most
the following prices will prove. 2-ply ingrains,
weigh from 16 to 20 ounces per yard.
No 10. 2-py Cotton Ingram; double warp;
double filling. Both sides be used. Colors are
light ground with brown figure: tan ground
with wine design medium dark. notified ground
with small leaf design Wood ground well COW
cred with wine and black design. per yard. 1Sc.
No. q Union Ingram, good heavy carpet.
reversible The colors tan ground with
brown leaves. tight ground with small scroll
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1897-10-20
SilgIa Road Cart haFDeSS,

Full Nickel or Imitation Rubber. ir,i.
tation hald Sewed. BACKED on the
Flesh Throughout.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1897-10-20

wide. made of the best quality of imported
twisted and closely woven We warrant it to
wear better than any 3-ply ingram made. Colors
are: Ecru ground with olive and brown de-
sign, a beautiful parlor carpet: ivory ground
with large wine and olive scroll in Moquette
effects ecru ground with tan and brown scroll.
dark blue ground with tan and ecru wreath
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1897-10-20

ecru ground we'll covered with vines and leaves,
green and gold in hall church design light
and dark red in leaf effects brown and olive
in hall or church design, per yard, SIC.
English Art Carpet.
No. 49, To those Of our customers who wish
an extra quality Of Ingram Carpet we would
recommend English Art" It Is IS inches
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1897-10-20

design, gold ground with with small tan leaf
effects per yard. 75c.
Hemp Stair Carpets.
No. S. Hemp Stair, with bright colored Dor
der and striped notified center, made in two
widths. Coors Combination Of green. gold.
red and ecru, black, red, blue and gold mot
tied. State the width wanted.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1897-10-20

No. 63. Aubusson Stair, similar to No 50,
but heavier, better colors. nicer patterns. Gem
ter colors correspond to colors in ingram car.
pets and borders either light or darki
made in three widths. State, when ordering.
which Is wanted.
Aubusson Stair. IS inches WIDE 1Oc
Aubuson Stair. 2211 inches wide, &c
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1897-10-20

Hemp Stair Is inches wide, 12c.
Hemp Stair, 22h inches wide, 16c.
No. 81. Venetian Stair heavy cotton warp,
jute filling. bordered with striped figured
center in green buff, red, brown and drab COM
bined; also mixed small patterns; made In two
widths.
Venetian Stair. IS inches wide, 49,
Venetian Stair. 2211 inches wide, Ito.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-06
AUGUSTA LOCALS.
AUGUSTA, HALLowELL 6 GARDINER R. R.
Report Of Railroad Commissioners on 1t.
Progress and Condition.

The following figures from the an
nual report Of the State railroad COM
missioners show the condition and
progress made during the past year of
the Augusta, Hallowell and Gardiner
Electric r. r.: Gross earnings from
operation for years ending June ~:
1885,, $40,27O.3S; 1896, Sal, 117.26. 1t is
pertinent here to notice that last sum
mer's business due to the many eve
ming excursions, etc, has increased, but
is not included in the above, the year
ending, June 30. p
They were passengers carried during
past four years. as follows: 1893, Sl6,-
975; 1894, 75S,63O; 1895, sO54O7; 1896
$685. 544.
OF the physical condition of the road
the report says:
The roadbed and track have been con-
siderably improved the past year. AT
Loudon Hill an earth roadbed has beer
graded preparatory to taking out the
trestle at that place. Three miles OF
track have been ballasted and re-
bonded. The trolley line from HALO
well to Augusta has been rebuilt. ne"
and larger poles being used, ana the
line put in first class conditioh
Twenty-Five hundred new ties nave
been laid in the track
The rolling stock is kept in GOOD con
dition. The waiting rooms are nea
and comfortable. The power statlol
and car house at Hallowell have beer
= renaired and improved, a good stone
foundation having been put uhoer 'N'
front of the latter.
The bridges and culverts are II, "a.
condition and safe for the cars u '''i'