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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-04-28
Didn't Want the Route.

Senator Sui,oway Ok New Hamp-
shire tells good one when he gets
warmed gu The civil service gus
ten said ore OF the statesmen who
came t. help the Michigan club Gel
ebraie Wa-hin.tons birthday.
tSnmeahere in the South a bright
colored boy appeared before the
commission To be examined for the
position OF letter carrier
"'How tar is it from the earth to
the moon?" was The frs; qn-eiion
asked hv those who we're TO deter
mine the young mau's fitness FIR the
place be sought.
How tan am it from de earf to
de moon 7" echoed the applicant.
Nv Lawd, boss, il y"us gwine 10
put me on dat route | don't want de
job
with that the Yoeng man grab
bed his ha, and lett as though he
were chased '-Deiroit Free Press.
A torpid liver robs you OF an.
hition and ruins your heath De
Wits I.i,,le karly K sers cleanse
the liver, cnIe constipation AID al
stomach and liver troubles. w. A
Hayes.
Rev. John Wesley, the founder
Of Me1hnil-m, was Initiated II
Down, at,ick lodge, No 367 A +
& A.. NJ, on Octot-r 2l>t, 1879 III
October 304h, 1888
--Thi,y five years make a genera
lion. Tha, is how long Altlpt
Fisher, OF Z,nesv,lle, o, suffice
from piles. He wa cn'ei by using
three boxes 1T DeW,t,'s Wi:cl
Hazel Salve. w. A Hayes.
-Columhia, S G, is still wrest
ling with the s,nalllox. Accofdln!
to the Record the situation is alarm
lng. There are Owe a hund,e'
eases in town, fifteen patients III tn
e>thouse, the disease is spreading
md very vi'uleAt.
Children like it, it saves thei
lives. We mean One Minute CougI
Cure. the intailihle remedy 10
coughs, colds, Group, broncbitls
grippe, and all throat aud luu!
troubles. W. A. Hayes.
In Christ's Church, Dublin, Ire
land, there is one OF the most curl
Ons Masonic monuments in tn
world. 1t is that Of Mrs Aliworlt
perhaps the only woman who wa
ever really initiated into the mys,e
res OF Masonry.
The farmer, the mechanic an
the bicycle rider are liable to une
pected cuts aud bruises. Dewitt
J Witch Hazel Salve is the best thin
to keep on hand. 1t heals quick,
and is a we'll known cure for pile.
w. A. Hayes.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-04-28

The best Salve in the world for
Cuts, Brnl>es, Sores, Ulcers. Salt
lthenrn, Fever Sores, letter, Chap
ped Hands, Cnliblains, Corns, aud
all SKIN Eruptlous, and positively
cures Piles or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed - give perfect Sati>tac.
tion or money refunded. Price 25
ceo,s pr box. For sale by w. \.
Hayes, Druggist.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-04-28
PREPARING FOR WAR.

In preparing for war, Congress
will use all Efforts to reduce suffer
ing in the East and North, The
South does not need their help in
his line. We have Rce's Goo,e
Grease that cures all forms OF rheum
atism, govt, group, coughs aud colla
Sold by all druggists and genera!
stores. ALWAYS guaranteed.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-04-28

M. l. Iocnm, Cameron, Pa,
says Il was a sufferer Tor ten years,
trying mos, all kinds Of pile RENE
dies, but without success. DEWITT
Wnch Hazel Salve was recommend
ed to me. | used II box. 1t has
elected q permanent cure" AS a
permanent cure for piles DeWltt's
Witch Hazel S,Ive has no equal
w. \. Hayes,
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-04-28
An Cid Idea. -

Every day siren CITIZENS tile belief of emf
nent physicians that impure blood is the
cause. OF TIE majority Of our diseases.
Twenty-Five years ago this theory was used
as q basis for the formula OF Browns Iron
by TINS famous old household remedy are
sufficient TO prove that the theory is correct.
Browns iron Bltters is sold by all dealers.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-04-28

VIII say don't let your store OF
Rices Goose Grease tall into the
hands OF The >paniaris. 1t is a
grand remedy !or such a race, tor 1t
cures every time.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-04-28

The Jnd.e-"Y.u mus, stop
these interruptions | won't allow
y"u 10 waste the time of the court"
Tie risoner-'But. ledge, yo'
know done hab got no lawyer ter
do il for me.'-Puck.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-04-28

The Secretary of Agriculture saws
there are many enquiries for land IN
North Carolina trom people who
claim TO be home seekers. Not
many are coming ina few only TO
Asheville and Southern Pioes.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-04-28
raleigh Press Visitor.1

The. negro Sim Booker, who was
convicted of the murder of Mahaly
White and sentenced at the las,
term OF the court by Judge Timber
lake to hang in Mvy, is in poor
health His attorneys have appeal
ed to the Supreme Court, so the
time for his execution will be de.
layed several mou,hs. Booker is
wasting away, aud he may not live
long enough TO pay the penalty OF
his crime on the scatfold.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-04-28
An Honest Man.

"Now look here, Thompson, re
marked Brown, "it has been SIX
months since you borrowed that -
from me.
Seven" corrected Thompson
grauely.
wv ell, thee, seven months" snort
ed Brown, aud you promised I"
give it back TO me in a week.
promised faithfully, yon did, to re
torn me i, in seven days instead Of
months"
II know it answered Thompson
sadly, drawing a memorandum book
from his pocket. This bill va
series f. No. 672929. issue OF 1881
| made the note, and then sten'
the money. Since then I've pee
trying to o it,
But" howled Brown, "apy Other
would do as we'll"
No" responded Thompson, shak
ing his head. I'm a man OF my
word" When you gave me The
bill, | said / will return this to you,
and | meant it. Brown, old man
Just as soou as | come across No
672,929. serie. +, Issue OF 1887, III
see that you get il, for | am not The
one TO 90 back on my promise =
Editors Drawer" in Harper's Mag
aZlne.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-04-28

Court chapIalns, nen they preach
before the German Emperor, must
conden>e the m 50 that they
can be delivered in fifteen minutes.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-04-28
. HARD

T TAKE THIS MEANS OF NOTT-
l. tying m people that I have estlb-
Ii>heei i oil Iarl in HiiIsboro tor
tie Convenience Of the public.
All orders f.r wood. cut 10 any meas
ure. TT rs. Nlace or >tove. will receive
prompt at ntion. and satisfaction guar
auleet. Try me With an order.
JACOB B. ROSENOSD.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-04-28

The United States has more
money III circulation t o day than at
any time in lis history, the total be
:ng sl,757,OJe,645.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-04-28

Japan. with over 4O,OO0,00o in
habllan,s, has only one leather shoe
factory, nearly all the natives still
wearing sandals o. straw or wood.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-04-28

Postmaster General James A.
Gary has resigned, and Presiden,
Mckinney has nominated Charles
Emory Smith as his successor. Mr..
smith is a Philadelphia editor, and
is highly esteemed by the member
Of his profession and Others aud /,
il thought his nomination will give
perfect satisfaction.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-04-28

North Carolina Baptists are said
TO be greatly stirred 10y a speech
made by the Rev. l.. G. Broughton,
at Atlanta, in which he declared the
hghl OF BaptiS,- against State aid to
Universities and other higher ins,l
t%utions in North Carolina had great
" injured the denomination. Bap-
lists have written bin to see If he 50
spoke, says an exchange.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-04-28
Mrs. A. Tween, residing at y

Mrs. A. Tween, residing at 72O
Henry ST., Alton, H., suffered win
sciatic rheumatism for over eigh'
months. She doctored for it nearly
the whole OF tins time, using various
remedies recommended by friends,
and was treated by the physicians,
but received no relief. She then
used ole and a half bottles Of Chan,
berlain's Pain BALM, which effeu,ed
a complete cure. This is published
at her request, as she wants Others
similarly afflicted TO know what
cured her. The % and 80 cent sizes
for sale by w. A. HAYES, Druggis.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-04-28

-"How do you tell the age of a
turkey Y by the teeth" "A tn :
key ha>n', teeth" mo, but | have.
Tit Bits
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-04-28

\ IA MERELY NOMINAL price.
~ the NEW YORK LEDGER is MAX
in- a Of the most remarkable Camera
offers "f the season. They are sending
out Al immense number Of me a. to
all parts u the United states. Ii i, III
realty but
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-04-28

A good horse can travel 400
wards in four and a halt minutes at a
walk, 400 yards in two minute in a
uot, and 400 yards in one minute a,
a galiop.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-04-28

The Madrid correspondent of the
Nation telegraphs a report OF an IN
,erview with General Wevler. he
~ reported as saving: The war
will be chiefly naval. Il the Amer
cans manage to reach Cuba severa
hundred thousand men will be
"n"-e4orv Fine fever will kill hal
Of them, and we will answer ~. tn
rest Of the crowd
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-04-28

IT Is Z gTeaU Ieap TTJW TUG O10
fashioned doses OF blue-mass and
nauseous physics TO the pleasant lit.
tie pitts known as DeWi,t's Early
Risers They cure constipation, sick
headache and biliousness. w. A.
HAYES.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-04-28

for the Camera. with complete outfit
tot photogfaphing aall developing.
>ena to-iay Tor foil particulars reSar,,-
i4g tt.I> remarkable OFF,, a il i TX
tremcly lmitr,h The Camera i, thor
oughty high gr,de and Iit>t-rlass in
every respect fitted With ali modern
improvements. AMI i guaranteed "a
represented. Address
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-04-28
Camera Department,

The NEW YORK LEDGER.
LgDGEk BUILDING. \. y. CITY.
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LAST CHANCE.
Continued from page -

Is
United States commission expressed
the hope that they might receive from
the Spanish commissioners on or De-
fore Monday, the twenty-eight day OF
the present month"; final acceptance
of the proposals made as to the Philip
pines, in connection also with the de-
names as to Cuba, Porto Rico, and the
other Spanish islands of the West IN
dies, and Guam, in the form OF which
these demands have been Professionally
agreed to.
In this event it would be possible
for the joint commission to continue
its sessions and proceed to the consid-
GRAFTON and adjustment of other mat
tiers, including those which, as subsi-
diary and incidental to the joint pro-
visions, should form part of the treaty
of peace.
1t was at this juncture that the
Americans notified the Spaniards that
they desired to treat the religious free
dom of the Caroline islands, as agreed
to II years ago; also of the release of
political prisoners now held by Spain
in connection with the instructions in
Cuba and the Philippine islands; also
of the taking of the island of Kusiac
or ITALIAN, in the Carolines for tele-
graphic and naval station: also of ca
BILE station rights at other points in
SPANS jurisdiction, and also of the re-
newal of certain treaties previously
in force between the United States and
Spain, and which may have lapSed
or been vitiated by war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-22
WASHINGTON OPINIONS.
Based on Supposition that Negotia-
tions Had Been Severed.

Washington, Nov. 21.-The great
est interest was exhibited at the
state department, on all reports
from Paris, that came from unofficial
but reputable sources. Official reports
there were none, and it was said that
no word had come from the American
commissioners, since Saturday The
impression obtained among the officials
that the situation is not quite as acute
as was first supposed and that the pros
poets of a treaty being framed by the
present commissioners are not yet to
be abandoned.
1t was limited that the Spanish resist
ance was really a speculation was really
a spectacular exhibition, intended to
convince the Spanish people at home
that the best efforts were being put
forth to obtain the most liberal terms
for Spain and that at the critical point
some time before the expiration of the
time limit allowed in the note present
ed by the American commissioners, to-
day. perhaps at the last moment, the
Spanish commissioners will succumb to
the lines laid down.
ipuI even SiiVbIU tiVy i"i uSE " Wv
this. and the commissions part with
out result the situation would not then
be very bad for the United States. As
one member of the cabinet put it. the
government would be under the neces-
sity of taking possession of the Philip
pines by force. but it would have been
under the same necessity in all proba-
bility even We're a treaty of cession
signed. for the insurgents promise to
oppose our acquisition or sovereignty
over the islands and will have to be
subdued.
But the United States government
would now have saved the $40, 000,0 600
which it has been willing to allow to
Spain on account of the islands. and
further, this is no small considerati ton.
the administration would avoid drag
gng the whole policy of the war, at
least SO far as it turns on the Philip
pines into Congress, for there would be
no treaty to submit to the Senate to
excite discussion and arouse antago-
nsm.
There have been signs of opposition
to the payment to Spain even of the
small amount of money which the
President felt to be demanded by con-
siderations of exact justice and inter-
national practice apd that opposition
might have jeopardized the ratification
of the treaty of peace.
But ofcoursei if there is no treaty. that
danger will be avoided and meanwhile
the government can take time to DELHI
crate upon the line of policy it is deem
ed best to apply to the governments of
the colonies and determine just what
disposition should be made of all of
Them
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CASE OF TIT FOR TAT.
II We Exclude Canadian ..Drummers" They
Will Exclude Americans.

Washington, Nov. 21.-The attention
of the Anglo American commission has
been drawn by the Manufacturers
Association of Canada through Hon.
N. Clark Wallace, member of Parla-
ment and former minister of. customs.
to the recent ruling of the United
States bureau of immigration that the
commercial travellers of Canada fall
within the restriction of the alien labor
law, and that they cannot carry on
their work on this side of the border.
In bringing the matter before the
Anglo American commission, the state
ment is made that a large number OF
commercial travellers from the United
States have regular routes through
Canada, and if this country intends to
include Canadian statesmen, it will DE
necessary to retaliate by excluding
American statesmen from Canada. Ell
forts will be made to have the restrlc-
tons removed on both sides.
The commission worked. today
through it's joint committee on reel
procity and each side also held meet
ingS.
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FiLIPlHos INDIGNANT
At Gen. Merrli's Statement VIII Never Sub.
nit to Colonial Government.

London. Nov. 21.-Agoncilo, the agent
OF Agulnaldo, with his advisers, return
ed here from. Paris. this mornin. He
pronounced himself as very indignant
at the statements made by Major Cen
eral Wesley Merritt in reply to his ar
raignment of American officers made
by the insurgent Junta of Hong Kong
in an open Letter to President Mckinley
and the people of the United States
through The Associated Press. After
recalling to an interviewer how the
Filipinos have Loyalty and effectively
aided the Americans" he added:
Gen. Merritts reference to the Fill
ipinos as children is simply an echo OF
a Spanish saying. and he may, like
the Spaniards, find his error when it
is too late. l am afraid the Filipinos
will never again submit to the yoke OF
colonial government Rather than live
again as slaves they will fight to the
bitter end in defense of their rights
and freedom. My instructions are to
claim the recognition of their inden-
pendence."
What do the Filipinos think of the
American proposal to purchase the IS
lands?" was asked.
THE opinion of the Filipino govern
ment cannot be favorable to it" he an
swered, "as they cannot allow them
selves to be bought and sold like mer
chandise. But ii the object of the
moderate indemnity is that their recog
milton and peace be established, l don't
see why. Perhaps the matter should
be submitted to their considerations.
Aguinaldo's agent expressed conf
dence in the honor of the American ma
ton and President Mckinley, who
would not permit any misunderstood
ing"
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ALL THE LUxURIES
Have Evidently Been Enjoyed
by Vermont Officials.
legislative Committee Shows Up Long
List Of Extrayagances.
Thousands Yearly Allowed for which No A..
ihority Il Found.

Montpelier, VT, Nov. 21.-At the re-
| assembling Of the Legislature, the Joint
committee TO investigate theexpenses
Of state officials and the state attorney
made its report, the document being
read in the Senate first, and later in the
House. The contents created LITTLE
short OF sensation. and the chief crit
icism is against Adjutant and Inspector
GenerafT. $. Peck So severe was tho
criticism that the bill abolishing the
Office and suspending the maintenance
of the militia for two years, was passed
by the Senate, by a unanimous vote.
The bill is expected to pass the House.
The committee in its report refers 20
some items found in the accounts.
among those criticised being: For peri
odicals, $50; livery teams, $399: pic
lures, $751; dues in Vermont Veteran
Association, s48; maple sugar. IS. 10.
box at Metropolitan Opera house. Old
Guards ball, $40. Among other extra
ordinary expenses during 10 years are:
Postage, $2400; telegraph ard tele-
phone, 1890, stationery, $3.50
Regarding these items the committee
express the belief that the items are
legitimate expenses but Gen. Peck gail
ed to explain to the committees salts
faction how the necessary official bust
ness of the department required such
extraordinary outlay Gen. Peck. oc-
cording to the auditors book has re-
ceiyed from the treasurer $500 for 9TH
FER personal expenses. Six of Gen.
Peck's quarterly accounts, amounting
to $1,000, do not show Gov. CIRCUITS sig
nature in approval of the same
The committee also makes reference
to other departments, even to the ex-
penses incident to holding the Office of
Governor. With exception of perhaps
couple, the accounts have been al
lowed by the committee, although most
of these have been paid without au-
thority of the statutes.
Citation is made of several items. no.
ticeabie, that Governor Dillingham; en-
tered STA for expenses; Governor
Page. 1899; Governor Fuller, 1857; Gov
ernor Woodbury.. 1880; Governor
Grout, $723S.
1t has been found that the three jun
kets in Governor CIRCUITS term cost as
follows: President McKinleys inaug-
ural, $638; Nashville exhibition, $3.50;
Grant memorial at New York, with mil
itia. 1904. A bill which would have
increased the last mentioned item by
$4,000. was killed in the House.
The committee has found that for
years the auditor has been allowing
thousands of dollars, by custom, for
which there was no authority.
Gen. Peck, it is generally understood,
will resign from office. Legislators
however, say that the bill abolshing
the Office will be passed before resig-
nation can be presented. !
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OUR RALR0Aos.
Continued from page H.

will come vastly increased tonnage and
revenues to all the trans-continental
lines.
1.-The interest the United States has in
bond-aided railroads and especially In the
Central Pacific Railroad, should not be
| scaled for we have every reason to look
for the repayment Of dollar for dollar,
principal and interest loaned or advanced
by the government originally TO these
corporations.
st may be timely just now to suggest
that the government construct and OPP
crate first-class double-track railway
from Kansas City, Mo, and San Diego,
Cal, by air line route. This will open the
shortest line, measured by the map, from
Boston, New York and Philadelphia to
the Pacific coast, along and near the coal
fields Of the East and the West on this
side of the Rockies, and making the most
direct line from our great commercial
centers to the Sandwich Islands and the
Philippines. This, with other lines now
working overland. may prove ample for
the wants of commerce to the Pacific
coast and the Orient, holding trade and
travel within our borders pending the ex-
pertinent of a canal through the fevered
climate Of the Isthn1us.
"As trade increases, 1t may develop the
choice of direct and similar line to
Seattle, in Washington state. st. Louis
No, Is a little south of the direct line be-
tween New York and San Diego but the
Typographical features of the country in
dictate that possibly a better route may b.
found from that point, and the bridge
over the Mississippi river at st. Louis
may prove an important consideration.
A survey then by direct lines should be
made from each of these points,
The report says that of the United
States subsidy bonds under the acts of
1862 and 1864 to aid The Pacific railroads
construction, there have matured s5o,6ls.-
s52 OF which $50. 4S9 952 have been redeemed
and paid out of the treasury leaving still
due and unpaid $4,000. The remaining
bonds OF this issue fall due as follows:
Union Pacific, Jan. /. 1899 50, Isl, go; Gem
trail Pacific, same. 1915. 900; Western Pa
citic, same. si,e50,560
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bassies the report from Paris that senog
Montero Rios. president of the Spanis
commissioners. had refused to continue
the negotiations, was looked upon az pre-
senting serious crisis. although tn
effect of this move was viewed from dit,
ferent standpoinjS.
At the French embassy where the peac
negotia tions were inaugurated. NJ. THE
haut, charge d 'affaires, In the absence
Ambassador Cambon, said no word hal
come as 10 the reported action, and be
yond expressing profound regret a TN
reported turn of affairs, he would not dis
euss the situation. saying II had reached
point where the greatest circumspecilol
was required.
view prevailed that Montero Rios spok
for the commission and for Snaln ana
that the only Interpretation TO be pu
upon his course was that Spain had de
cided to break off the negotiations, tax
ing the chances of renewal of war. Il,
such course. 1t is pointed out, SpaiI
could lose little more than she was losinl
by the course of the peace negotiations
as Cuba and Porto Rico already had beer
lost, the Philippines were demanded ant
The bulk of the colonial debts We're lef
for Spain 10 liquidate, while she doubt
less continued in the hope that some.
the foreign powers would come 10 he
relief.
The leading diplomatic officials her,
agree that in this hope Spain will be dis
appointed, as it is said the powers havt
50 many Of their own entanglements t.
look after just now that they WAL not in
vite a rupture with the United states
even though they may consider SPANS Pc
sition even to be right Even Austri;
and France. which are the countries mos
favorably inclined to Spain. have givet
late evidences that they would not as
sst her In the present emergency.
In short, it is the universal opinio,
among diplomatic officials here that SPAR
has been left entirely to her own re
sources and that if she renews the war
she will have To fight IL alone, Just as Sh.