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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-02-03

Football doesn't generate any last
Ing W-feeling. though IN a scr!mmage
!, would seem e e the players were
down OF each other.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-02-03

Can any good come out Of Chicago?
Just as much as Is put into It.
Honor your wife and your honey
moon will last q life time.
Put out a fools eyes and he will say
that the world is blind.
Heaven is not altogether like society;
fewer people wan to get into it.
What world this will be when all the
children are as well cared for as the
cattle and pigs.
The devil likes to hear the man talk
in church who treats his mule better
than he does his wife.
Were the Golden Rule enforced by
some competent authority what a wave
OF commotion would rock the world.
"All things work together for good to
them that love Cod" Even the devil
had to work with all his might to help
double Jobs riches.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-02-03

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days Use OF DIR. Hines tIrea+
Nerve Rcstorcr.S 2trial bot-leand treatise free
DIR. Il. Ii. KLINE. Ltl.. 1Sl Arch st, Phila.. Pa.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-02-03

To Cure 4 Cold in One Day.
FAX Laxative B-omp Quinjna Tablets. A
Druggists refund money ititfallstocurc ~
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-02-03

lfyou wnnt to make n man bowling ma
Just keep cool when he abuses YOU.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-02-03

Mrs. " nsiow's soothing Syrup fnr ..,,.re4,
te@tNif+8, kCiTeGS >Hr AuiHS, reducing intlama-
uon, allsys pain cures vino cole, 2N. a bottle.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-02-03

Ifeome men had TO cat their words the
would soon die Of indigestion.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-02-03

Chow Star Tobacco Thu Best.
Smoke Sledge Cigarettes.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-02-03

Han alligator coUic TX Le would p~toraull
insist thes he had @ small mouth.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-02-03

II some people would think twice betor1
epeaking they would never say anything.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-02-03

use p SOS Cure for Consumption both il
my family and practice Or. G.. W. PATrEk
son, 1ukster. Mich. Nov. :, 1894.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-02-03
About MATCHMAKING.

England consists OF 81. coo. 600 acres. Scot
lond lo, SOC. 900 and ireland 20, SOC. 900.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-02-03

the pockets are deep enought a boy
first pair oltrousers always III.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-02-03

Gen. Saussier. Commandcr-in-chiei Of the
french army, Is SO stout that he can scarcely
mount a horse.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-02-03

regular seat and works the same pedals
MS the rear rider. The pedals have two
foot rests, one above the other.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-02-03

FREE, Inventors Patent Guide. ANY Urn
O-c OMara Coop, Pat. Office. Mash. DC
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1898-02-03
RAMPS HORN BLASTS.
Warning Notes Calling the Wicked to
Repentance.

WHATEVER
! the heart does
' done we'll.
Failure is the
guide that often
leads US to sue
cess.
othin 6 can
cheat us like our
oWn ~selfshneSs.
You cannot give
q man a good
c Ii @ c t err; he
N u IN a k e it
himself.
The Press., 1898-05-19
A GRoUNDLRss APPREHENSION.

So much has been said in the public prints and elsewhere as to possible dis turbances and trouble on the Atlantic coast, in view of the present war, and al- so of the lurking danger in submarine mines and torpedoes with which our har- bors have been protected, that the timid- ity of large number of people has been increased, and many have refrained from making their annual spring outing to one of the seaside resorts.
 The best proof that these dangers are imaginary is found in the fact that the great coastwise lines continue to operate their schedule aninterruptedly. For in- stance, the steamships of the Old Domin- ion Steamship Company, running be- tween New York and Virginia, have lost none of their trips, and do not expect to do so.
 To the many attractions of this com- pany's short sea route along the New Jersey, Delaware and Virginia coasts, which is considered free from all risk, is added the gathering of warships, stripped for action, in Hampton Roads.
 Inter est in Fort Monroe, Old Point Comfort, Newport News, Hampton Roads and Washington has never attained a greater height since the civil war.
The Press., 1898-05-19
The Initiative .uapanasa.

A good story is told by St. Barbe of the of the Japanese, which is easily credible, for was it not Jap anese who when he was told to make a coat to pattern-the old one being sent -so faithfully did he carry out the or der that rent and darn in one of the tails was carefully executed in the new garment?
 At certain reception we were ask ed in morning dress. but knowing peo- pie wore their crush theater hats. When we got down to the gunroom, which was devoted to gentlemen's cloaks, the gentleman immediately before me took of his theater hat, crushed it against his breastbone, wrapped it up in his dust cloak aud handed it to the Japanese in charge.
 Il took off my hat and dust cloak and handed them. To my horror the Jap took hold of my hat by the brim and crushed it against his breastbone as he had seen my predecessor do. Unfortu- nately that gentleman g hat would not work at first, and he had to use great deal of force before the springs would fold down. The Japanese therefore saw nothing in my hats unwillingness to work, but just crushed itand folded my cloak round it.
 When expostulated, he smiled and presented me with a paper hower-L suppose as peace offering."
The Press., 1898-05-19
WHAT MISS COULD GIFT
 SHOULD TEACH.

1 Miss Helen Gould's tender of $1O0, ,O0O to the federal government for war expen- ses was at first made through the presi- dent, who wrote in reply that he was not authorized to accept such contributions on behalf of the government, and who suggested that if it were to come in some other form, as contribution to the equip ment of the navy, there would be no difi- culty. It appears, however, from our Washington correspondence, that Miss Gould could find no better way than to give the money directly, and 1t was sent to the United States treasurer, who con- verted 1t into the cash box as nniscel- laneous receipt, and sent warm note of thanks to the generous young woman. Her conduct was plainly inspired by high ly patriotic motives, and is to be grate- fully remembered by the people, It Is not altogether what was to have been expect ed of the Gould fortune.
 But we need hardly say that the exam pie is not one to be forced upon the at tention of other wealthy people as worthy of emulation. The government of the United States is not proper object of charitable notice. It Is self-supporting in the sense that it lives, not upon the voluntary contributions of the few, but upon the regulated contributions of the few, but upon the regulated contributions of all. It is strong or weak financially according as the great mass of the people are well-to-do or poor, and the situation can never be otherwise until it becomes a government of, by and for the few. Then, and not before, may 1t look to the charit- able dispositions of individual fortune pos sessors for the ways and means of war, and of peace no less than war
 The way for the rich to display prac- tical patriotism is not through individual cash contributions to the public treasury, which at best could be but drop in the bucket beside the mighty volume coming in from the penny-by penny. collections among the millions of loyal subjects but through willingness, evinced as we'll in times of peace as war, to bear just share in the burden of government, and to ac- cept such reforms in taxation as may seem to be called for in securing 8 more reasonable and equitable distribution of that burden, according to the ability to bear 1t. The gift of Jay Gould's daughter will have served great purpose if it can be made to convey this lesson. Spring JSeld Republican.
The Press., 1898-05-19
Ksntuokz,s Freakish We'll.

"One of the most remarkable natural wonders l ever saw," said gentleman from the Purchase today, "is an old un- used we'll on the Tennessee river. down in our country.
 Nobody knows who dug the we'll or why it was ever dug. as it is not near any farmhouse or village. But the un- usual thing about it is it's freakishness. For instance, last summer, during the drought, when water was at premium, went to the we'll while fishing in the neighborhood and found it over half full of the coIdest limestone aqua pura ever drank. But every fall and winter the we'll goes dry. and there is seeming ly no stream from which the well can draw its supply of water. An old man who lives near by told me that last sum- mer was the only time he had ever known limestone water to rise in the well.
 Why, said the old river man in speaking of the mysterious we'll, T have drawn the very best of iron mineral water out of it at one time and white sulphur at another. The negroes say the well is haunted because steam rises from it in the winter time, when there { is not drop of water in it. The blacks shun it as they would the boss denizens of the internal regions, swearing the water is poisoned and that draft from it means death to him who swal- lows the potion. And it is as queer and freakish spot as eyer saw. ''-Louis- vile Post.
The Press., 1898-05-19
London Brldee.

The Britons themselves were quite unable to construct bridge of any kind unless in the primitive methods observ- ed at Post bridge and Two bridges, on Dartmoor, by slab of stone laid across two powders. The work, therefore, was certainly undertaken by Roman engi- neers. We have, in the next place, to in . quire what kind of bridge was built at that time by the Romans. They built bridges of wood and of stone. Many of these stone bridges still remain; in oth- CT cases the pieces of hewn stone still remain. The bridge over the Thames, however, was of wood. This is proved by the fact that had it been of the solid Roman construction in stone the piers would be still remaining; also by the fact that London had to be contented with 8 wooden bridge till the year 1176, when the first bridge of stone was commenced
 Considerations as to the comparative insignifcanee of London in the first cen- tury, as to the absence of stone in the neighborhood and as to the plentiful supply of the best wood in the world from the forests north of the city con- firm the theory that the bridge was built of wood. We have only, therefore, to learn how Roman engineers built bridges of wood elsewhere in order to know how they built bridge of wood over the Thames. Pail Mall Gazette.
The Press., 1898-05-19
A Phill,na Rrnol.a Ansodots.

At the dinner given. in his honor in Philadelphia Dr. McViclkar,i the bishop coadjutor of Rhode Island, told this characteristic anecdote of the late Phil lips Brooks: II re. lember few years ago was travelling with one of the grandest bishops and one of the grand est men of the century. was saunter
 ing with him from church in Lucerne,
 in Switzerland, and he.said something so boyish and fresh, just as he was ever won't to do. stopped and looked at him and said, Brooks, it seems so strange that you should be bishop. He looked at me with almost startled expression,
 and he said, 'McVickar. it seems so strange to me that e~netimes, when am putting on my clothes, | have to stop and laugh. It was just the fresh
 ness of that man which always kept him young, and which, I am sure, you will understand as give it, for ven- ture, to say there has never been such 8 bishop in our or any other church. .''
The Press., 1898-05-19
''FOnetfc."

We should never accustom ourselves to saying that an article was "mad in Jermani'' or ''mad in Trans. ]" Nor is it necessary that we should. I have al- ways thought the spelling reformers mistook the conditions of the problem Our spelling may be cratic, but the printed word is 8 kind of visual counter. We learn to recognize it and to spell it by the eye. How often do we feel that word looks wrongly spelled? Words have to be taken en bloc, and it would be exactly the same with the "fonetio'' monstrosities proposed as their substi. tutes. In reading we never get at the sense of word by spelling it, and 'Cough" and plough although theo- reticaIly anomalous and incongruous, present no practical difficulty. Still. spelling might in certain cases be sim- plifed with advantage. Program" and "jewelry" are better than the accepted forms programme, " jewellery"
 At present English is like luxuriant garden running wild. It needs trim ming and wedding. g.-Academy
The Press., 1898-05-19
Number 7.

Chased Up Tree and Lived on POsaum.
 A negro, being hotly pursued by dogs that were guarding farmhouse in the Owner's absence, fled to- a swamp and climbed a tree for safety. In telling about it afterward he saidi:,,. ,..,,l. -.
 "Yes, suh, wuz in tight place, tell you. Up dat tree went, an dar staid fer two days an nights, wid dem dogs keepin guard at de foot. When dey'd git tired, dey'd relieve each yuther, but dey wuz always couple CT dem on duty all de time, so darI wux an 'fraid ever' minute 'ud bring de farmer wid bis gun.'' .,,.,-...,..
 "And you had nothing to eat all that time?''
 'Oh, yes, sub; wuz we'll fix in dat respec'. lived high, so ter speak. "
 "And what did you live on?''
 "Well, suh, ter make long story short, der wuz a possum up dat tree likewise, an, bless God, he wuz ez 'fraid CT de dogs ez wuzP'-Atlanta Consti- tuition.
The Press., 1898-05-19
The Origin of sorommy Atlins." :"

The name of Tommy Atkins which is a sobriquet of the British private sol dier in all parts of the world, had an official origin and was originally used in the instructions to nonoommissioned officers for purposes of illustration as John Thomas is often used on election forms.
 Sample blank returns were furnished to show sergeants and corporals and re- oruiting officers how genuine ones should be made out, and Tommy Att kins, private, Company B, was the flo. titious name always used. Model indi- vidual reports were also included in the regulations, signed Thomas Att kins, private, Company B, '' or Thomas Atkins, corporal, Company O." or "Thomas Atkins, X, his mark.''
 Hence when recruit arrived at Q garrison the soldiers usually addressed him as Thomas Atkins until they found out his real name. Drunken soldiers re- ported themselves as Thomas Atkins when they were taken to police sta- tion until the public took it up, and Tommy Atkins became an affectionate synonym for the gallant warriors of her majesty's land forces. London Globe.
The Press., 1898-05-19

AN ENTERPRIsING DRUGGIST. - There are few men more wide awake and enter prising than E. K Taft, who spares no pains to secure the best of everything in his line for his many customers. They now have the valuable agency for Dr.. Kings New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. This is the wonder full remedy that is producing such furor all over the country by its many startling cures. It absolutely cures Asthma, Bron. chitis, Hoarseness, and all affections oi the Throat, Chest and Lungs. Call al above drug store and get trial bottle free of regular size fol 50 cents and $1. Guaranteed to cure or price refunded 5
The Press., 1898-05-19

see for several minutes. I could not stand very long without feeling sick and vomiting.
 also had female weakness, inf1am- nation of ovaries, painful menstru- ation, displacement of the womb, itch ingof the external parts, and alteration of the womb. have had all these complaints.
 The pains had to stand were some thing dreadful. My husband told me to try bottle of Lydia E. Pinkham's medicine. which did, and after talk ing it for a while, was cured"
The Press., 1898-05-19
MT. John Peterson of Patoutville Le

MT. John Peterson, of. Patoutville, La. was very agreeably surprised not long ago. For eighteen months he had been troubled with dysentery, and had tried three of the best doctors in New Orleans, besides half dozen or more patent medicines, .unt EecelVed very little relief. Chamber lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea Rem- edy, having been recommended to him, he gave it trial, and, to his great sur prise, three doses of that remedy effected a permanent cure. MT. Wm. McNama, 8 well known merchant of the same place, Is we'll acquainted with Mir. Peterson, and attests to the truth of this state ment. This remedy is for sale by E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs, and G l.. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1898-05-19
His Explanation.

Gentleman-Well, Pat, I see you have small garden .<f
 Pat-Yes, sur. .r
 "What are you going to set in it for next season?"
 Nothing, sur. set it with potatoes last year, and not one of them came up.
 "That's strange. How do you explain it?''
 Well, sur, the man next door to me set his garden full. of onions y
 "Well, had that anything to do with your potatoes not growing?''
 Yes, sur. Them onions was that strong that my potatoes could not see to grow for their eyes watering. ''-- Strand Magazine.
The Press., 1898-05-19
Happx Tannes.

Grandmother Goodley. Balancing around on a slim attendance at prayer meetkng) )-- We'll, you know, the hap piest times are sometimes had when two or three are met together.
 Miss Goodley- usually two, bhink. Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Press., 1898-05-19
Fron Her Point of v,evv.

A lady who saw that her servant girl seemed to take certain interest in tho objects of art in her parlor said to her. (Which one of those figures do you like best, Mary?" I
 "This one, mum, said Mary, point ing to the armless Venus of Milo.
 "And why do you like the Venus best?"
 "Sure, it's the aisiest to doost, mum. |" answered the. girl. Harlem Life.
The Press., 1898-05-19

To give you an opportunity of testing the great merit of Ely's Cream Balm, the most reliable cure for catarrh and cold in the head, generous 10 cent trial size can be had of your druggist or we mail it for 10 cents. Full size 50 cents
 ELY BRos., 55 Warren St.. N. Y City.
 It is the medicine above all others for catarrh, and is worth it's weight in gold. can use Ely's Cream Balm with safety, and 1t does all that is claimed for it.--B. V. Sperry, Hartford, Conn.
The Press., 1898-05-19

~ 0O 6Os ''Igaveup in despair and took to my bed. I had dread full pains in my heart, fainting
 spells, sparks be- fore my ] eyes, and
 sometimes
 I would
 get so blind r ooy111 nn
The Press., 1898-05-19

At the factories of the American ord nance company in Bridgeport, two of the 6-pounder rapid-fre guns recovered from the Maine are being repaired for service. The corrosion resultant from lying in the waters of Havana bay Is not 80 bad but that they can be made ready to shoot Spaniards in about 10 days.
The Press., 1898-05-19

Upward of 10000, ,OOO flags have'been sold since the blowing up of the Maine, and, as there are only two bunting facto- ries in the country, the government can not procure flags enough for its use. Just such a condition of the bunting market was never known before
The Press., 1898-05-19

The mines which Professor Robb oi Hartford is laying in New Haven harboI contain over 5000 pounds of dynamite Two inteBsecting rows of mines, about 100 feet apart and four feet below the sur. face, are being laid. The switchboard ap. paratus has been placed in the new light. hOuaa
The Press., 1898-05-19

GREAT EXCITEMENT IN TowN over the remarkable cures by the grandest specific of the age, Bacon's Celery King, which acts as a natural laxative, stimulates the digestive organs, regulates the liver and kidneys. and Is nature's great healer and health remover. If you have Kidney, Liver and Blood Disorder do not delay but call at our store for free trial package. E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs w. P. Fuller, Somers. Large sizes 50c. and 25c. 2
The Press., 1898-05-19

Mme. Calve has finished her engage ment at the Opera Comique in Paris, where she has been singing in Massenet's new opera, "Sapho,"" and will go to Lon don in few days for the opening of the Covent Garden season there
The Press., 1898-05-19

Two weeks ago in New York over 5o,ooo rolls of car pets, valued at nearly $2, ,ooo,- 900, were sold, at auction, by w. & ]. Sloane for the great concern of Alexander Smith & Sons Carpet Co. These manufacturers, loyal to their work people, had kept their mills running through the dull times rather than close down and had thus accumulated this tremendous stock of new, fresh goods, which they took the quick and sure method of auction to dispose of.
 The sale was considered a great success. Buyers from all the large cities in the coun- try were on hand, and thus the goods were quickly scat tered throughout the United States.
The Press., 1898-05-19
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
items of local interest taken from the columns of The Press, thirty years agol
May ss, 1868.

The store of Cladius Harvey at the Hollow was entered on Sunday morning last, by breaking a window, and cutlery and a few other small articles taken, the whole value of which would not exceed $25. The thieves coolly used lemons and other fixtures to concoct lemonade, while they drew freely on MT. Harvey's stock of tobacco, pipes and like notions. Probably those engaged were boys, whose motive was not so much for profit as mis- chief. The same night hen and brood of young chickens were taken from the henery of MT. Moore of the same village.
 There were eight persons confined in Holland jail April 1st, 1868. During the year 27 were committed for the following offences: Assault, g.; larc ny, g; horse stealing, 9; stealing from the person, burglary, obtaining goods under false pretences, fornicaion, drunkenness, 1 each; all other offences, 3. Of the num- Der committed were females.
The Press., 1898-05-19
Main-st., Stafford Springs, Conn.
v1n11 1.1,sE nnonrIDv ,t ue

YOU LOSE MONEY if you purchase a Carriage Concord, Business Wagon, Surrey or light vehicle of any description before you examine my stock. There is no one who carries as large 8 stock that will give as low prices. The work is made to nay order, and, whether you wish 8 low or high priced job. you will find it as represented. ! have a better assortment than ever, and at lower prices. Particu1ar atten- tiOn given to REPAIRING. also HORSE Hg9ETNG by experienced wOrkmen.
The Press., 1898-05-19
A Wonderful Statement
From Axrs. J. s. McGEllas, of 11S Kilburn
 Avenue, Rockford, HI.

CT was dreadfully il1-the doctors said they could cure me, but failed
The Press., 1898-05-19

Mrs Keeley. the veteran English ac- tress, tells an anecdote of young ac- tress who in the play is boy. She is taken before judge, who asks sternly, "Now, where are your accomplices?" And the young actress, by a happy thought, improved on the author,and answered in artless tone: II don't wear any. They keep un without"
The Press., 1898-05-19

The Vatican organ officially denies that the church of Rome leans toward Spain in this war. It says an attitude of abso- lute impartiality Is maintained at the Vatican, and this Is DO doubt the fact.
The Press., 1898-05-19

The Spanish forces at Manila think they could have fought better if Dewey had not been in such hurry.
The Press., 1898-05-19
This Great Sale of
 CARPETS
Which is setting all New
 England a-talking.

Prices are below any that such have ever sold for be- fore, or will again for some time, when these are all gone.
 Included in this sale are Tapestries, Moquettes, Vel vets, Administers, etc. Also Moquette Rugs, purchased at the same time.
 Best things will goto quick est seekers.
The Press., 1898-05-19
MARRIAGEs.

In Stafford Springs, 17th, bya aTsU 6lI T. Worth, Geo. w. Wilcox and Duncan, both of Stafford. WY
 In Willington, by Justice Harvey Bid well, Thomas Anderson and Mrs. Saral Goodwill.