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The Van Buren press., 1898-12-17
ANIMAL BRAIN POWER.
Constant Contact with Human De
inGs Makes Dumb BruIes
Intelligent.

In individuals of the same species ex
tremes of size do bear some relation &c
mental power. usually as coinciden'
with deficiency. Very large dogs, such
as the Great Dane. the St. Bernard to'
the show bench) and the masuT ART
seldom as intelligent as those o.
medium size even when constantly il
their owners company. 1t is possible
that the "Landseer" Newfoundland is
as intelligent as il is courageous IL
aquatic feats, but recorded instances
are wanting. So also "dwarfed7 dogs
the little creatures bred TO be carried
in mufTs or as fancy pets, are Otter
stunted in mind as well as in body. Bul
this does not apply TO some Of the nat
urally small breeds; the Blenheim span
iels being, as might be expected from
their cranial development and expires
sion. among the most intelligent @.
dogs-far brighter, for instance, thar
the heavy Clumber spanielS, whiet
weigh 20 pounds.
The little Jersey or Kerry cow has
often twice the wits Of large Short.
horn or Hereford. But this is doubt
less because both the Jerseys and
kerrles have been in more intimate re
lations with men. and have been KEEP
as pets and family friends for very
many generaions-for how many any
one may judge who buys the annual
reports and pedigree lists contained il
THE Jersey Herd Book" In the sam'
way. ponies are commonly said to bt
"cleverer' than horses. This is mainly
because, owing te their smaller size
they are in daily use in petty domestic
work, and so are in constant contact
with human beings.-London Speeta
for
The Van Buren press., 1898-12-17
Japanese signs.

Nearly every shop in Japan for III,
sale Of foreign goods is furnished Will
a sign in a foreign language. No mat
ter whether the language is ineligible
if it is only in foreign characters that
is enough. Many Of these signs are
study. "The ali countries Boot and
shoe Small or Fine Wares; "Old Gu
lious:" Horseshoe maker instruct by
French horse leeeh; Cut Hair shop
IF you want sell watch, l will buy;
If YOU want buy watch. I viii sell. Yes
sir. we will. all will. Come al my shop
Matchmaker; Halter Native Coun-
try;" Automatic Of Nausea Marina,
and The Toslse Build for the manu-
facture Of all and best kinds OF Hats
and Caps ~. y Herald.
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A shrewd woman.

When Jenerby comes home lac he
receives q lecture from Mrs. j Of
such length and strength that he is
pretty certain 10 stay out later the
next night. When Hollister, on the con-
trary arrives at his domicile at al un-
timely hour, Mrs. Hollister smiles
sweetly as she says; How fortunate,
Charles, To be sure you are little
late for dinner, but you are in admir-
able time for breakfast. You must be
hungry, dear, so III set about getting it
at once" Next evening Hollister re
ports at an early hour. Mrs. Hollister
understands mans nature better than
Mrs. Jenerhy docs.-Boston Transcript.
The Van Buren press., 1898-12-17
Ornamental PHrnmId.

Make a form Of stiff cardboard and
butter il well. Boil loaf sugar as for
candy and rub over jhe form. Place
the form ON the table and stick to the
sugar row Of lady fingers, macaroons,
kisses OF other fancy cakes, beginning
at the bottom and continuing the deco
ration until the fern Is covered. When
the sugar is cold gently draw out the
pasteboard form and place the pyra-
mid in The center Of the table; then or
nament the 'op with rcd and white
roses and ferns or any desired flowers;
bright-color5d ribbons also make a
pretty finishi1g-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Van Buren press., 1898-12-17
THE BEST OF TRAINING.
A Common Sense Bringing Up Is .
Priceless Benedt TO the
Children.

Every child cannot have the best Of
training in the kindergarten and be
sehooled in the latest fads in society;
but every mother can give training,
without which all other accomplish
ments viii be useless. This priceless
gift IS a love for the good and beautiful
and n good feeling towards our fellow
men, which can only be attained by
overcoming envy and jealousy.
Teach the.child to observe the perfect
and beautiful. though, like the rose, it
be among thorns which sre to be avoid
ed. Teach him 70 commend the good
and look away from the evil, both In
persons and objects. This will do much
towards gaining for him the love and
respect of Others, while the habit Of so
doing viii keep him pure al heart and
free from envy and iealousy-the two
great enemies of happiness and success.
Let a child have an envious, covetous
mother. and the chances are that she
viii impart it TO him through his early
training When this Is inculcated into
the child's character il DESTROYS that
youthful hope which is the rainbow Of
childhood, drawing one on through en-
ohanted years. Notice a child with G
kindly feeling for everybody and every
thing, and you will see that. however
poor he may be, he observes and admires
the world and is happy as if he owned
II. Everybody is ready to receive him,
be he dressed in velvet or tow linen. for
1t is not his clothes but his soul they
love 10 greet. This will keep him from
many temptation md will impart an
energy, ambition and hope which. like
the star in the mariners heaven, will
guide him through the voyage oflife.-
Y. y. Ledger.
The Van Buren press., 1898-12-17
Bacan FraEee.

Beat four eggs thoroughly and add
one-half teacupful OF milk and one
teaspoonful Of -four. Fry some thin
slices Of bacon, take them from the pan
and dip each piece into a batter, made
Of -four, eggs and butter. Then put
TIE slices back into the pan and pour
the batter over al, When both sides
are well Drowned, serve on a heated
platter Farnished with toast strips
y. y. Tribune.
The Van Buren press., 1898-12-17
Can PIE rrnaf-

Three-fourths cup sour cream, three
fourths cup Of cold water, one level tea
spoonful soda. three cups -four, pinch
of salt This is sufficient for two pies
with double crusis. Tart shells may be
made as above; and such pastry viii
not iniure any persons s.omseh.-
Home Magazine.
The Van Buren press., 1898-12-17
All Three Together.

I've seen plenty of soldiers walking
singly." said a man who looks about
him as he goes, "and plenty Of sailors.
and I've seen n soldier and sailor
walking together, and a soldier and
a civilian, and n sailor and a civilian.
To-day ] saw walking along the street
a civilian with a soldier on one side
Of him and a sailor on the other and
this was the first time I have seen all
three walking together-the army, the
navy and the civil side, teo."-N. y.
sun.
The Van Buren press., 1898-12-17
Iafe.t Terrnr.

Senior Member (of law frm)-What
are you so excited and nervous aboutg
The jury viii certainly aequit our
client.
Junior Member chastity gathering up
his law books and grabbing his hHt)-
I'm afraid his women relatives viii
want 20 do a lot Of kissing when the
verdict comes in.-Chioago Tribune
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Ma "a uaxe one

They say" she said. bitterly. that
you have o past"
81 am prepared TO admit, he replied.
"that this Is not my frst minute on
earth. Chicago Post
The Van Buren press., 1898-12-17
Can't Learn the whole Language.

The Japanese language is said "a
contain $1,000 words. Ii is quite i'm
POSSIBLE for one man to learn the en-
tire language, and well-educated Jap
anese Is familiar With only abou' 10,
600 words-CAleago Tribune.
The Van Buren press., 1898-12-17
sure sign.

She How do you know that l can
make you happy9
He-Because you make ne 20 rniser~
sble.-puck.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-01
Avoid An Early Grave.

How often do we hear, that the ave-
nue. to an early grave was opened by
neglecting a slight cough and cold.
Profit by this truth, and provide your
self with DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup. which
instantly cures all tlroatandl lung affec-
tons. Mr.. w. II. Mahoney, Lowell,
Mass, writes 81 was taken sick with
a bad cold. The doctors did not seem
to help me, and everybody said I was
getting consumption, when relative
recommended Dr.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Igot a bottle and it helped me. and
after taking two bottles 1 was cured,
to the surprise of everybody. I shall
always recommend it to my friends,
as know it to be q sure cure" DE-
Bulls Cough Syrup is sold everywhere
for o5 cents. Don't accept a substitute.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-01
CONNECTED OF ASSAULT.

Windsor, \. Co., Feb. 2S.-(Special.) y
The negro. Madison Haggard, who was
.harged with committing "a felonious as
samlt upon Kittie Haggard, was acquit-
led of the felony, but convicted of Il
simple assault and sentenced to term
If one month at the county farm at
Austin.
w. FL. Sullenger and Miss Mode Hag-
gard We're married at the residence of
5he brides stepfather the Hon. Charles
6. Keter, Thursday, by Rev. J. r. Sill
lery
Henry Bowen, aged II years. died at
the residence of DR.. II. w. Dunston
Yesterday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-01
aOOsrt 8. GC6saChY. N. 0.
practlCluV PhYslGIas
PRINTING MACHINERY FOR SALE.

On Thursday, the 3rd day Of March,
1898, at the printing office of Mr.. Il.
Nj. Uzzell ON the third floor of the build
ing situated at the North East corner
of the intersection of Wilmington and
Martin streets in the city of Raleigh, N.
c., we will sell at public auction, two
No. complete Campbell Presses, one
Ruling Machine, one Cutting Machine,
two standing Presses, one Paging Ma
chine, one Gas Machine, one IA Medium
Universal Press, one u medium Univer-
sal Press, one Super Royal Universal
Press, one lot Bindery Fixtures, one loo
of type stands, cases, office furniture
and fixtures and all the property and eff
fects conveyed to the undersigned, as
trustees, by e. Nj. Uzzell by deed dated
May 18th, 1887, and registered in Book
No. 90, page 516 of the Register
of Deeds office in Wake county. Sale
made pursuant to the terms, conditions
and powers contained in said deed of
trust.
Terms of sale cash. Hour of sale
10 m.
8. r. MORDECAI,
ERNEST HAYWOOD,
Trustees.
The sheriff at the same time and place
will sell other printing material.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-01
THE GREATEST DISCOVERY YET.

w. or. Repine, editor Tiskilwa, ILL.,,
Chief" says I'VE won't keep house
without DIR. Kin~'s New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds. Elk
peIimented with many others, but never
got the true remedy until we used DIR.
Kings New Discovery. No other RENE
dy can take its place in. our home, as i'll
it we have n certain and sure cure fOr
Coughs. Colds, Whooping Cough, etc. "
1t is idle to experiment with other RENE
dies. even if they are urged on you as
just rs good as DIR. Kings New Dis
covery They are not as good, because
this remedy has a record of cures and
besides is guaranteed. 1t never fails
to satisfy. Trial bottle free at any drug
store.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-01

The advertisement inserted in the
News and Observer brought many APP
plications and | once thought | would
have to advertise for a clerk to assist
in answering Them writes a gentleman
who advertised in these columns recent
ly. That's why our advertising columns
keep full.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-01

The Windsor Public Ledger is out in
a handsome new dress. 1t is publishing
very interesting historical sketch of
Berthe county from the pen of Mr..
Stephen w. Kenny. 1t would be OF
great interest and permanent value II
the various county papers would follow
this good example.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-01

The plan adopted by the Hannaites at
the gold standard basis is already as
dead as herring. Chairman Joseph II.
Walker, of the House Banking commit
sition to the measure He says the plan
cannot pass Congress.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-01

SHY wife had severe attacks OF rneu
matism Gout / used Goose eASo
Eminent with marvellous resni InIrD
CAPT. B. j. Dlo $780,
prop. Benbow house'
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-01

ready to pardon them also for the thirty
thousand dollars rent money?
The people are tired of IDEALS" and
| "dickers" and trades" They want
their public servants to act in a straight.
forward manner. They want no hastv
or unwise action to be followed by has
ty and unwise retreats. They want
railroads dealt with justly and they want
their public servants to compel the rail
roads TO deal justly with them. They
do not want the litigation brought for
alleged wrong action to he made a mat.
ter of bargain and sale If Governor
Russell thinks he was wrong in insti-
tuting the proceedings to annul the lease
let him say so, give his reasons, and
withdraw the suit. If he is ready f.
admit that he was wrong in advocating
1t reduction of rates. let him come ont
and change front without any bargain
ing. The people may or may not an
Drove his reversal of position. but they
would not then be Inundated by having
heir Chief Executive make such with
lrawals as Il part Of bargain and
trade.
As II matter of fact the Governor has
no authority to withdraw these suits
" 10 restore the old rates. me direc-
.ors of the North Carolina railroad and
Inc Railroad Commissioners are the only
PARTIES who can perform the conditions
imposed to secure the lease. 1t has
oeen freely charged that they are pup
lets in the Governors hands, that he
presses Il button and they do the rest.
In the case of the Railroad Commits
sion, in their order reducing rates over
The protest of the Governor, Messrs.
Caldwell and Pearson showed that they
pgarded themselves as public officials.
wing Il duty to the public, rather than
mere antomata of the Governor
They may or may not hold office many
years, but this action has given the peo-
Die confidence that in their official ac-
ion they were seeking to do their duty.
The owners of the railroads will not
'uffer by the reduction ordered The
decreased rate will increase travel and
ldd largely to the income of the roads
II that does not compensate for the re-
tuction, the decrease in the number of
leau head passengers will help, and If
there is still any loss from lower rates.
L reduction of such princely salaries as
80, 10 and $4,000 paid some of the Of
icers would make up any deficit the re-
luctiOn might cause. As matter of
TACT, however, if the 100000 remains
IN the peoples pockets, the roads affect
ID will not suffer. Their profits will
still be large enough to pay good divi-
lend on the value of the property affected |
1y the reduction.
The action of the Governor is in strik- |
ng contrast to his record heretofore, and
S wholly at variance with his former |
What does it mean?
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-01
WHITSEIT TAKES CHARGE.

Prof. w. I. Whitsett has entered upon
his duties as secretary of the Ieaeller >
Assembly. Mr.. Parker, who recelIiS ~
signed, yesterday made II forllal trans
fer of the office to Mr.. Whitset'
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-01

A more disgraceful deal and dick
CIR" we have not known. The Governor S
willingness to enter into such "A trade
looks like he has surrendered, bag and
baggage, to the Southern Railways
domination. II he was honest in his
desire to annul the lease, what can he
said of his willingness TO retreat for the
considerations offered? If the railroad re-
auctions proposed would make a saving
to the travelling public of 100000 per
year, as has been alleged, is that
amount of money to be paid to rail
roads in order to put a. paltry $4,000
Il year in the State Treasury? If the
Southern Railway, or any other railroad.
has violated the law, is the Governor
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-01
A PALM
FOR EVERYBODY

Having a large stock OF Palms ON
hand, and wishing to make room, !
shall from now on greatly reduce pricOs
on them, as well as on other plants.
FRESH SUPPLY OF IMPORTED
BULBS ARRIVED.
Hyancinths, Tulips, NarsissuS, Free
STA, Chinese Sacred and Easter LIlIeS
for forcing and outdoor planting.
CHOICE CUT FLOWERS.
OF Roses, Carnations, etc. Floral De.
signs and Flowers for all occasions 81
all times. Evergreens and Shade Trees.
FL. STEINMBTZ, FlOrest.
N. Halifax Street, near Peace Institute.
PHONE, 1I3.
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Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-15
THE STATE TREASURY.

All the counties in the State have set
tied with the State Treasurer for the year
1897. The total revenue Of the State
does not differ materially from that Of
1896. though the exact figures are moi
o~btainable, the Controllers and Treasu-
rer's reports not being yet complete
There was Q decline in the assessed value
of property in 1897 as compared with
the preceding year, and IN increase in
the tax from the net proceeds of the
mines in Lincoln county.
The amount of cash in the State Treas
ury at the close of business on December
3lst was $25S, l59 40. A part Of the cash
belongs to the school fund, and the bal
ance was applicable to the payment in
principal and interest on the State debt
and the current expenses Of the State
government.
The State pays about $50, 600 a year
interest on money borrowed from the
school fund. OF this amount $40, 900 is
paid annually on the irredeemable bond
for $3.50. 900. This interest goes into
the school fund and obviates the neces-
sity Of increasing the direct tax for main
tanning the public schools.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-15

Marcus A. Hanna has come out victor
in the battle for the Senatorial togs 10
the Buckeye State. Ohio has been the
scene Of many fierce fsctionsl fights IN
the political arena, but the battle just
closed is perhaps unparalleled in the re-
l~entIess bitterness with which it has been
waged. Open charges are made OF ori-
berry and corruption On both sides.
Strong opposition in the lines OF his W
party has been one Of the most disturb
ing factors in Hanns's many difficulties,
but by Whatever means he has accom-
plished it he has vsnquished his enemies
aud maintains his position as Boss. Aided
by monopolies. trusts and the power Of
almost unlimited money be has won, but
by go small . margin that the golden
calf w%orshippers may well take warning
The miserable majority OF but one vote
is Q plain rebuke to the Republican party
from its own heath, and it is clear thai
they would like well to he rid OF the
leader whose name has become . stencil
in the nostrils Of all parties.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-15
Lille Mem AT Rutte.

When small mining camps in the West
go down, and near by mining excite
ments Of but few weeks existence subside,
the stream OF idle miners seems to flow TO
Butte, Montana. Good wages are paid
there, but the supply Of labor greatly ex
ceeds the demand for it. and 1t is believed
that there are at least 1000 idle miners
now in the immediate neighborhood Of
that city.
The Butte Miner looks for relief in thai
region in the Spring, when there will be
50 great exodus to Alasks-far greater
than one who has not been studying the
situation would imagine. Strange to say
in many instances ii is the experienced
miner who Is figuring on going to Rlon-
dixie, The love of adventure never dies
in the real miner; and there are hundreds
Of men, probably q thousand In Butte
who will give up positions paying good
wages 70 chance the frigid zone"
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-15

The State Board of PArdons disposed OF
the following cases at Carson this week
Peter Pedurinoi, convicted Of assault
with intent to kill. p~srdoned. Many bu.
siness men and citizens Of Reno having
peti.ioned for his pardon.
Thomas Burns, convicted 10 Nye county
In 1881, ~psrdoned.
E. 8. Kendrick, convicted in Eiko county
In 1889 and sentenced to life, pardon de-
MED.
John Trolson, convicted Of embezzle.
mentin Storey county and discharged from
the State Prison In January, 1897. was re.
stored to citizenship.
]. j. Gilmore, sentenced In washos
county In 1892 for nine years for man.
slaughter, was pardoned. Gilmore IL now
"a years Of age and his term would expire
this year, as he has 0 clear record ct the
prison.
George Hall, convicted in Wsshoe coun.
ty 10 1896 OF burglary aud discharged last
May, was restored to citizenship. Hall Ia
now at work in Humboldt county, and IL
said to be sober and industrious.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-15
CuRRANr CREEK CULLiNGs.

CuRRANT CREEK, Jan. Is 1898.
G. A. Mathewson came over from White
River and made q short business visit here
this week.
We had q heavy fall Of snow last Tues
day in the surrounding ~vslle-s, and the
weather continues to be very odd.
The school at Currant Cr'ek will be
moved to Blue Eagle next week, where 10
will be continued until the end OF the
term.
George Halstesd and George Dale re-
Gently made q trip to Elke. where they
sold q load Of apples at three cents per
pound.
A number OF Currsnt Creek ranchers
have been killing fne corn fed hogs dur
ing the past couple Of weeks. Currani
Greek has earned an envia5le reputation
for the quality Of its pork and justly so,
as IL is all corn fed the people OF thii
section draw the line at feeding horst
meat.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-15
DROPPED OUT.


A few days ago ii was announced that
the two daughters of the late Senator
Fair were inside the charmed circle OF
New York's Seventy Five" and . good
many people remarked that il the Fair
family wal admitted to the set il was not
20 awfully exclusive after all. Not that
the ladies themselves were in any way
Objectionable, but that they could not
expect recognition Of that kind while the
history of the late Senator Fairs life was
fresh in the memory Of men. Well, the
great Sloan-Mills ball came of and now
the papers nnouno in glowing head
lines that the Oslriohs were not invited.
All this means that after the long and
game 6ght they have made to get inside
the gates Of Gotham society they have
failed. They had the millions, but the
shadow Of the old Senator'S reputation
was too much for them and the blue pen.
Gil went through their names.-Carsop
Appeal.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-15

People who send money East for . prize
for supplying missing words in sentences
never get anything in return. Tho words
are so easy to supply that 3 child can fur
nish them. There is 9 prize Of $500 TO the
n guessing the missing words correctly.
The catch is that there Is a clause In the
advertisement dividing the $500 among
those who send in the right guesses fret.
Now. no matter how soon you send in
your list you are informed you are too
late. but you draw 3 minor prize Of q $50
diamond ring that costs 10 cents, and you
only get that by sending $3.50 more. tits
only q catch tor suckers.