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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-02-17
The average amount of sickness in
human life is nine days out of the
year.
ROBBED THE GRAVE.

A startling incident of which M.
John Oliver Of Philadelphia, was the
subject, is narrated by him as fol.
lows 81 was ia u most dreadful
condition. My skin was almost vel.
low, eyes snuken, tongue coated
pain ccntiually in back and sides, no
growing weaker
day by day. Three physicians bad
given me up. Fortunately. a friend
advised trying "Elec,ric B%r,ters," and
to my great joy and surprise, the
first bottle made a decided improve.
me IT. | continued their use for
three weeks, and am now a well
man. / know they saved my lite
and robbed the grave of ano,he,
victim" No one should fail to try
them. Only 80 cents per bottle a,
w. A. Hayes Drug Store.
IN
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-02-17
An Old Ida.

Every day strengthens the belief Of emf.
nent physicians that impure blood is the
cause of the majority of our diseases.
Twenty-Five years ago this theory was used
IS a basis for the formula of Browns Iron
bltters. The many remarkable cures effected
by this famous old household remedy are
sufficient to prove that the theory is correct,
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-02-17

We are anxious to do a little
good in this world and can think of
no pleasanter or better way to 90 1t
than by recommending One Minute
Cough Cure as q preventive Of pneu-
nonia, consumption aud other seri.
Gus lnng troubles that follow neg
leclcd colds. w 4 HAYES
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-02-17

We return thanks to Senator }.
C. Pritchard for Volumes |. 2 and
3 of the messages and Papers OF
the Presidents" Of the United States
from 1889 to 1897.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-02-17

Hon. Curtis II. Broeden, of
Goldshoro, the only living Repuhli-
can Ex-Governor Of this State, pub.
fishes a card ren"nncing that party,
saying it is doomed in North Caro-
lima j; that it represents the bond
holders aud will be repudiated.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-02-17

IL rains on an average OF 2OS days
IN the year in Ireland, about $50
days in England, at Kazan about 90
days, and in Siberia only 60 DAYS.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-02-17

The most wonderful astronomical
photograph in the world is that
which has recently been prepared
by London. Berlin aud Paris astron.
omers. 1t shows al least 6S,00O,O 900
stars.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-02-17

1t is claimed hat Lake Erie pro-
duces more fish to the square mile
than any body of water ia the
world.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-02-17

The Railroad Commission will. i,
is believed, reduce passenger rates
when it meets at Raleigh on The
18th II 2 and . l.2 cents a mile or
the following roads: Seaboard and
Roanoke go miles in North Caro-
lina,) North Carolina Railroad,
Piedmont Railroad. (Green-boro to
Danville J Petersburg Railroad g
miles in North CaroIina,) Raleigh &
CASTOR, Wilmington and Weldon
(,nain .line) Western North Caro-
lima Salisbury TO Paint Rocky Al
anita aud Charlotte (40 miles in
North Carolina.)
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-02-17
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.RIVATE BOARD.

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to accommodate boarders BY iH'
week or month.
HENRY RlCHAkp>
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-02-17
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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-02-17

Revenue Collector Duncan when
asked recently j: be had made any
more appointments said II have
written a letter TO the Civil Service
Commission inquiring whether l
cannot appoint all storekeepers aud
gangors. AS yet l have had no re.
ply. Think | know the sentiment
OF the President and others as TO the
appointment, of deputy collect IRIS
and clerks. My action has been in
accordance with that belief Dun
a reappoinled the clerks and dep.
u,ies. 1t is evident that he has been
told that they are fully protected by
civil service.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-02-17
letter, Salt-Rheum and Eczema.

The intense itching and smarting, incl
tothese diseases; isinstantly allayed
by applying Chamberlain Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by it. It
is equally efficient for itching piles and
a favorite remedy for sore nipples,
chapped hands. chilblains, frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. 25 cts per box.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-02-17

A DMINISTRArOktS NOTICE.

Having qualified as Administrator
upon the estate Of Arch. Cain. deceased,
| hereby notify all persons Indebted to
the said estate to make immediate pay
ment. and all claims against the said
estate must be presented to the under
signed proptr ly authenticated on orzbe-
fore the 9Th day of January. 1899. or
this notice will be plead in bar Of their
recovery.
This 9Th day of January. 1898.
STERLING BROWNING,
Administrator.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-02-17

Ih'na possesses the largest and
richest coal mines in the world.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-02-17

DR.. Cady's Condition Powders, are
just what a horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
vermifuge. They are not food but
medicine and the best in use to put a
horse in prime condition. Price IS
cents per package.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-02-17

The Senate Judiciary Committee
has again postponed consideration
of Ewart's appointment as Judge.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-02-17

The world has 100000 postmas-
ters.
Evening journal., 1898-07-01
FLAG POLE RAISED.

A FINHc ONE ERECTED IN THE
EIGHTH WARD LAST EVEN
ING
The boys and young men In the Vi
cinity of Ninth and Lombard streets
are in high glee owing to the erection
Of a fine flag pole eighty-six feet in
length. on which will be unfurled to-
morrow evening an American flag 15x-
"a feet
The pole raising was under the SUI
pervision OF Frederick A. and George
Il. Lyons, electricians, assisted by John
Simmons and several other electricians
OF this city.
The pole Is painted white, and has
large gilt BAN on its top. A mound
~ acec'e Nin ehc..,y D, pia.-cd
az It's base, which will greatly add to
its appearance
Elaborate preparations have been
made for the flag-raising. the speakers
who will take part being Mayor Nc
Lear, Henry c. Conrad Horace G..
Knowles and President OF City Council
G. M. Leitch, who Will be master OF
cermonies. The boys wish to thank
all those who have aided them in the
purchase OF the flag.
Evening journal., 1898-07-01
PENINSULA NEWS PARAGRAPHS

Alexander Pullen has been elected
master OF the Milford lodge Of Ma
sons.
Delaware City folk will have a big
Fourth Of July celebration, and 7. b.
Heisel has been appointed chairman Of
the Committee Of Arrangements.
Willies Jones, the 7-year-old Seaford
boy, who leaped from a freight train
recently. died yesterday. He wanted to
see his brother visiting at Bridgeville,
and leaped from the train as IL rushed
by the station.
Several farmers in Mispillion hun
dred have threashed their wheat and
the result is astonishing. The average
yield Is about six bushels to the acre,
and some good farmers only received
three bushels to the acre. There will
be some better yields later on.
Charles Maloney, Of near Brenford.
Kent county, had a profitable crop Of
strawberries this year. He picked over
10 900 quarts of less than two acres
and shipped on his own responsibility
The berries were OF very fine quality
and his returns show that the lowest
price he received was 6 cents a quart
and the highest was IA cents.
Evening journal., 1898-07-01
APPEAL TO CHARITY.

BISHOP MONAGHAN CALLS AT
TENTION TO THE ANNUAL Do
NATION DAY OF ORPHAN
ASYLUNIS.
Bishop Monaghan has sent the fol-
lowing notice to the Catholic clergy:
"Rev. Dear Father: The annual do
.ccsan donation day for the benefit OF
our orphan asylums viii occur on the
9Th day Of July.
'All gifts, however, much or little,
in groceries, provisions, ETC., or II pre-
ferred, in money, will be most accept
able, and an important and even nee
essary help toward the maintenance
Of our orphans. Please to make due
announcement OF this to your people
and to urge upon each and all to make
some little contribution to charity,
which will doubly bless donors and re-
cipients. All donations should be sent
to st. Peters Male School, adjoining
church, on Sixth street.
"Very faithfully yours in Christ,
JOHN ]. MONAGHAN,
Bishop Of Wilmington.
"De Mandate Hi Epi. John A. Lyons"
Evening journal., 1898-07-01
THE EEN WILMINGTON TEAM

WILL PLAY IT'S FIRST GAME
WITH THE MONARcHs To
MORROW.
The new Wilmington baseball team
will play it's initial game at the Union
street grounds tomorrow afternoon, at
$3.50 o'clock. The opposing team will
be the Monarchs, OF Philadelphia. Sew
eral old fayorites, including Mcdaniel
and Bedford, will be seen on the local
team. Scott Beggs, OF the old Rock
ford Club, is The manager. McGinniss
or Tierney will pitch in to-morrow's
game The batting order follows:
Wilmington-Tierney, shortstop;M Nc
Gonigal, second base; johnson, left
field; Mcdaniel, first base; Conno-,
catcher; Mullan, centre field; Belford
third base; McGinniss and Tierney
pitcher or right fielder.
Monarch-C. Harold, centre fed;
O'Brian, shortstop; Neal, left neldi
Kane, second base; Collins, third base
Corcoran, catcher; B. Harold, pitcher
shode. first base; Newman, righ
field.
Evening journal., 1898-07-01
no OFFICIAL CELEBRATION.

NO ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL.
LAST NIGHT REGARDING. THE
FOURTH.
AT City Councils meeting last night
no action was taken on the matter OF
arranging for a public celebration on
Monday next.
Mr.. Leary, of the Third ward, moved
that Council attend the annual session
OF the League of American Cities, which
meets in Detroit on August /. No &C
ton was taken.
The garbage contractors bills were
ordered paid. The tax collectors were
given a vote Of thanks, and the sew
eral city pay-rolls wer ordered passed.
Ex-Chief Engineer Welde, Of the
Fire Department, made his annual re-
port. During the year there were
eighty-thret alarms. The report recon-
mended the placing OF telegraph wires
under ground and that the salaries OF
the officers be raised.
Evening journal., 1898-07-01
PROMPT PUNISHMENT OF DESERTERS
DELAWARE REGIMENT ON THE
GOVERNMENT PAY -ROIlL-RU-
TAN GETS FIRST BLOOD.

DELAWARE REGIMENT ON THE
GOVERNNlENT PAY -ROIlL-lRU-
TAN GETS FuRST BLOOD.
Middletown, July 1.-The First Della
ware Regiment is now fully equipped,
the last instalment Of articles being
distributed yesterday. The men were
recorded yesterday on the government
payroll, and a government paymaster
Will De here next week.
Private Frank Kemska, who was SEN
fenced to a year at hard labor, was
taken on Wednesday to Fort Colum-
bus, N. Y, where he will serve his
time. He is also dishonorably dis
charged and forfeits everything in the
way Of money that was due him. The
charge was desertion, and three others
were tried yesterday for the same Of
fense.
Lieutenants Hegeman, Holcomb, Hen
ry and Hogue left yesterday for Balti-
more, having been detailed to attend
a general court-1nartial which con-
vened at Fort McTIenry this morning.
Privates William B. Donaldson, Frank
NJ. Mack, Michael Gardner, Thomas
Dugan and Thomas B. Friday have
been fined for staying away from camp
longer than they should.
Captain Rutan, OF Company X, had
thrilling experience on "Wednesday
with q dog which was supposed to be
mad. He finally killed the animal with
his sword, thus scoring first blood for
the Delaware regiment in the war with
Spain.
Chaplain Munson has been informed
that two communion sets have been do.
mated for the use OF the regiment, one
by Miss Frances Elizabeth Furbee.
The camp is fixed all right now
for drinking water. A larg'
hole has been dug in th'
earth and many coils Of pipe laid in it
after which the pipe was connected
with the main water pipe. Ice is lai'
on the coils and a tent covers tn
whole plant. The water is almost a
cool as ice water and is a great luxur.
to the boys.
Haversacks have been given out, an
with the exception Of blanket bags, tn
boys are fully equipped.
Yesterday the first battalion march
ed to Odessa and attended a fag-rais
ing.
Orders have been received froI
= Washington to allow no more boxt
to be brought into camp. Lately ever
man who has been home always n
turned with large boxes OF dainti'
that are not upon the army bill OF far
Thi ir very hal-nfni to the non ar
makes them dissatisfied with the foe
supplied them by the government
1t is rumored at the camp to-d1
that the whole regiment viii be
Wilmington on the Fourth OF Jul
and the boys are hoping that the r
! port is true and are jubilant over n
prospect
Evening journal., 1898-07-01
v1sIr TIHIE SOLDIERS.

Go visit the Second Regiment, Penn
sylvania Volunteers camp at Penns-
grove and enjoy the grand street pa
rade, 1ag-raising, festival and en'er-
tainmens Of the Soldiers Glee Club, as
well ais delightful ride on the river
Bcsts leave King street wharf, Mon
day. July 4, 1898, as follows: 7.2O, 3 and
11.9O a. m. and 1, 2, 3, $50 and S-l5 p
m. Returning, leave Pennsgrove at 6
SIS and 10 a. m, and 1, 2.S0, 4.5O and
730 o. m.
Evening journal., 1898-07-01
BATTLE OF SANTIAGO.
Shafter TeIegraphs That
Fighting Has Now Begun.
FIRINa LIaHT ANp pEsuLTORY

LAWTON'S FORCES TO ATTACK
THE EAsDERN PART OF THE
CITY - INSURGENr GENERAL.
PROCLATMS TIE PHILIPPINES A
REPUBLIC UNDER UNITED
STATES PROTECTION.
Washington, July 1.-1O.So a. M
The officials here have just received a
dispatch from General Shafter stating
that the battle at Santiago is now on.
He sad he would advise the Wash
ington authorities as soon as the city
Is taken.
Washington, July 1.-12.3O p. m.-
shafter tslegraphs from the camp
near Sevilla: Action Is now going on,
but firing is only light and desultory.
1t began on the right mean Caney-
Lawton's division win move on the
northeast part OF the town Of santi-
ago."
New York, July LA dispatch to the
journal from Cavite states that Cen
eral Aguinaldo has proclaimed re-
public in the Philippines under ths
protection OF the United States and ap-
proved by Great Britain and Japan.
New York, July LA journal bull
letin announces that 1000 troops start
ed for Santiago to-day to reinforc'
General Shafter.
Evening journal., 1898-07-01
THE c1TY REGIsTRlAlRs.

Clerk Frank "A. NcCloskey says that
the letter of Secretary Of State Hughes
does not apply to the registrars and as
eistants appointed for service in the city
of Wilmington. They have until just
before they go on actual duty to bond
and they need not be sworn in until
ten days after they have received no.
tice of appointment from the Depart
ment OF Elections. At present the de
partment is busy giving certificates tC
registration officers.
Evening journal., 1898-07-01
RUSH FOR STAMPS.

SUPPLY EXHAUSTED, BUT MORE
EXPECTED TO ARRIVE TODAY.
The most crowded place in the city
nowadays is the office OF the internal
revenue collector in the Federal build
ing. Mr.. Wells, the deputy collector,
was detained in his office until after
midnight giving out stamps The en-
tire supply was soon exhausted and the
rush for the stamps was tremendous.
This morning Mr.. Wells was assist
ed by Special Deputy Leitch and Field
Deputy Stayton. A new supply is ex-
pected to-day, and Mr.. Wells hopes tc
be able to supply all.
Evening journal., 1898-07-01
pAuTRTOTIC CEIEBRATION.

The members Of st. JOsephs Church
on the Brandywine will celebrate the
Fourth of July on Monday on the
grounds near the church. The Declar-
stion Of independence will be read and
the children of the school will hold pa
triotic services in the morning at 10
o'clock. Dancing and refreshments OF
all kinds. Admission free. All invited.
Evening journal., 1898-07-01
CECIL COUHlY'S TAX RATE
JESUIT MISSION CHARGE TRANS
FERRlcD FROM BOHEMIA MA
NOR-OTHER COUNTY NEWS.

NOR-OTHER COUNTY NEWS.
k.kton, July 1.--At a special meeting
OF ule county commissioners OF Cecn
county held here yesterday, the tax
rate ior this year was placed at 80
cencs on the $lOO and the state rate at
llM. The rate this year is an Increase
OF 10 cents over last year, but this is
due to the great damage done to the
county bridges and roads in the flood
OF last April, when eight bridges were
wrecked, four OF which number Will
have to be rebuilt The new assess
ment this year amounts to about $780,
600. Some OF the items In the levy OF
this year are public schools, 1872 600,
poor and insane, IS 600; elections, So
500 roads and bridges, $40 900; new
bridges, $4,000; county buildings, 81
600; County Commissioners Court, s5.-
600; discount, $4,000; sheriff, $4,000;
jurors. s3,500; witnesses, $500; paupers,
81 200; printing. 81 900.
Bass fishing at Octorara Junction on
the Susquehanna river, is at it's height,
and some large catches are being made.
The FISH are in fine condition. The
catch OF rock FISH on the Susquehanna
has never been equaled one party
alone last week in one day catching
500 pounds. The bass fishing In the
Chesapeake and Delaware canal, at
Chesapeake City, six miles south OF
Elkton, is also fine. bass measuring
sixteen inches in length being caught
in great quantities.
Mrs. Abe Mendenhall, at Fair Hill.
was severely stunned by lighting dur
ing an electrical storm on Tuesday
last. The house was damaged to some
extent by the bolt.
The Deibert boatyard yesterday
launched another large barge for the
p Dougherty Company, Of Baltimore
county.
To-day the Jesuit Mission. at Bohe-
mia Manor. this county, which for two
hundred years past has been in charge
OF that society, will transfer the charge
TO Rev John A. DAILY, Of Delaware
City. who was appointed by Bishop
Monaghan. OF the diocese OF Whining
ton. to take charge.
Evening journal., 1898-07-01
MENACE TO NAVIGATION
ABANDONED SCHOONER FRANCIS
c. YARNAIA., OF PHILADELPHIA.
A DANGEROUS DEREIICT.

ABANDONED SCHOONltft tltuACNNlS
G. YARNAIIs OF PHILADELPHIA.
A DANGEROUS DERELICT.
In the track OF navigation still floats
what is left Of the four-masted
schooner Francis c. Yarnall, of Phiia-
delphia, which was abandoned May !,
while bound from Brunswick, Ca, with
@ cargo Of lumber for Philadelphia. The
latest advices concerning her are those
brought by the American bark Adam
w. Spies, Captain Godett, which has
arrived ait the Delaware Breakwatsr,
from Bllo, Hawaiian Islands, and
which has been ordered to New York
to discharge her cargo Of sugar. On
the gath instant, the wreck of the Var
nail was sighted in latitude 3416 nor-h,
longitude 72.25 west. The bowsprit
and about twenty-five feet of the miz-
zen mast were standing and the for
ward house was intact, while the after
cabin and stern had apparently been
burned off. Floating around the dere-
lict was a quantity OF lumber.
Numerous vessels have sighted the
Yarnall since she was abandoned. She
left Brunswick April %, under com
niand of Captain Scott, and four days
lapsr, wien off Cape Hatteras, she en-.
cousgered a gale which wrecked her
Five days afterward the schooner Donnz
T. Briggs hove in sight, and the crew
30 had been without food and water
we've taken aboard. On May g. in lai
tude 31O7 north, longitude 72.1S west
the crew was transferred to th'
steamer Cherokee, which landed then
at New York. Previous to the repor
made by the Spies the Yarnall wa
bearded in latitude S3.O9 north, longi
tude 1926 west, by members Of th'
crew OF the british steamer Hillcrae
which arrived on the 11th instant, a
F,rnsndina, Fla, from Shields, Eng
land. The after part of the Yarnal
was then burned TO the waters edge
II is supposed the crew Of some passini
vessel set her afire, hoping to destro
her and thus remove a menace to othe
vessies.
Evening journal., 1898-07-01
CIIARK AT nRENTON

T. S. Clark. who was taken to the
Trenton penitentlary yesterday. upon
his arrival met Colonel E. r. Cooper
face to face. The colonel, 10 is said.
sympalhized with Clark and the two
had conversation Clarks cell ad-
joins that OF Cooper, but they cannot
see each other. Marshal Short said,
this morning that Cooper and Clark
are the finest looking men in the
prison.
Evening journal., 1898-07-01
WINoNA COUNCIL ELECTs.

The following officers were last night
elected by Winona Council, No. 8, Jr.
o. u. "a. NJ: Junior past councillor, C.
A. Stuck; councillor, J. ID. Cummings;
recording secretary, T. E. Robinson;
financial secretary, c. B. Price; treas
ure c. ID. Bird; conductor, Arthur
Parsons; warden, James Parks; inside
sentinel, II. Goldstein; outside senti-
mel, William II. Berger; trustee, III. Fl
.Billany.