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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-12-02
SOURCES OF COSTLY FURs.

Alaskan Islands That Produce Skins
Worth as Much as Seven Hundred
Dollars Each.
| c. r. Isham, United States commits
sioner of Unga Island, Alaska, while at
Tacoma on bis way to Washington, re-
Gently said of the district he admins
| ters:
"Unga Island is the great center Of
the sea otter and fox skin industries
and virtually all the inhabitants are en-
gagged in hunting one or both of these.
| The catch is important, though the
number OF animals Is not large. For in
stance, this year the eleven islands of
| the Shumagin group, including Unga,
produced from the surrounding waters
| thirty -four sea offers. The value Of
| these skins is seven hundred dollars
each. Besides this the islands are pro-
duclng blue and black fox skins In
large numbers. One island alone had
produced W to the time left ninety
skins worth ten dollars each, or nine
hundred dollars.
"Other islands are also producing
steadily. The black foxes were plant
cd originally in Unga, Sanak, Belofsky
lean Fur company to augment the
scant supply left after the company's
men had been long trapping on the is
lands. After the United States had
had the country for some years our
government leased the eleven islands to
different traders and Aleut chiefs for
the purpose Of raising blue foxes. The
Islands were well stocked with the blue
variety and these have been crossed
with the black in many cases and an
unusually fine fur resulted.
This year the natives Of Belofsky
Island caught seventeen sea offers,
enough to carry the whole village Of
two hundred and fifty people through
the winter in good shape. The Indians
go forth on the caa in their bidarkas.
and shoot the offers with their shot
guns as a rule. In some cases they
use nets, but shooting them is the usual
way. These otter skins are the best
found in my market IN the world.
II am going to Washington now to
try to get the government to erect
board houses en- the islands for the use
of Indians in drying salmon, and also
desire to get medical dispensary and
a doctor for the Indians. Diseases of
different kinds have broken out among
them. Substantially the Aleuts need,
beside this, only -four. tea and ammuni-
ten, and these supplies they can buy of
the traders from their otter and fox
skin catch. There are plenty of cod |
Ash, eggs of wild fowl, and some game,
in addition to the salmon, as general
thing but once in a while there is a
hard year, and the Indians have to live |
on roots and herbs. Tacoma Ledger
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-12-02
MEN OF MIGHTY FEET.

If They Were Not Giants They Were
at Least Uncommonly Large on the
Ground
Was the great West inhabitated by
race of giants in prehistoric days? r.
B. Laird, who was in Kansas City yes
terday, claims to have new evidence
that it was He is a New England geol-
ogist who has spent many months in
making Investigations in the canons,
table lands and georges of Arizona. He
left for the East last night with his
evidence manuscript carefully put away
in handbag. He declined to MAKE pub
lie the full purport of the document
Mr.. Laird makes no boast at having
had a hand in the investigation, but
says the discoveries were made by
guide who has been resident of Will
liams, A. T., for many years, and who
has been in every nook and Granny of
the mountains in that district The
claim that there existed in prehistoric
times race of giants is old, but proofs
are not found every day. In this case
they were found in the shape Of i'm
mense footprints which have become
hardened in the limestone formations
of the district
To substantiate his statements Mr..
Laird carries with him several photo
graphs, ehowing by comparison with the
foot of miner the relative size of the
giants foot Some idea of its great
size can be gained when it is seen that
the depression in the rock strata caused
by the great toe is more than twice as
large as the miners foot. The fact that
animals in prehistoric periods were of
size is advanced as an argument that
man was also abnormally large Laird
is firm believer in this thaory.-Kans-
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-12-02
ENGLISH JOKE WITH AFRICAN
MORAL

A Boer came from his farm into a
town to sell his wool, He had to deal
with cute Scotchman, who did all the
arithmetic, and sent the Boer away ap-
parently satisfied with the deal. But
in the evening the farmer rode back
and complained to the Scotchman that
he had been underpaid for the WOOL
why, all that was settled this morn
ing" said Sandy.
Yah, I know dat" said the Dutch
man, 'but when leave you, shtop at
an inn to have some schnapps. There
see a ready reckoner look at it
and find we reckoned the account
wrong, and l not get all my money"
Why" exclaimed the resourceful
Scotchman, that was last years ready
reckoner.'
"Oh, mine goodness said the Boer.
II never thought of that You right
after all" And he went away quite
satisfied.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-12-02
BARGAIN DAY TRAVELLING.

Given bargains and bargain hunter,
and her purchases end only with the
money in her purse. A woman who be-
longs in the head and front of this class
ficluty a huge basket filled with the
odds and ends of department store.
She was scarcely seated before she
started at the conductors voice.
Fare, please"
The woman got out her purse with
difficulty and hummaged through it's
various compartments.
Dear, dear'' she murmured. 81
was sure l had saved a fare or never
should have bought those three odd
busters"
Then she added to the conductor: IT
live at the end of the line and will pay
you then"
You must pay now, lady," said the
fare-taker. That's the rule"
But I'haven't any money" she OBJ
jected
well, / tell you, give me a five-cent
bargain and you can redeem it at the
end of the trip; only we don't take dus-
tiers on this line
The woman hesitated moment; then
she dived in her basket and brought up
a long bar of laundry soap.
Everybody in the car laughed as the
rang up her fare.-Youth's
Companion.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-12-02
SANITARY PLUMBING.

And House Drainage q Speciality.
THOMAS H. MEAGHER,
Successor to The Robert Morgan Plumbing
Co., 80 CENTER STREET., Whites Block,
dealer in Gas Fixtures, Burners, Globes,
etc; Gas Fitting, Steam and Hot Water
Heating Estimates given. Special care in
testing by i pressure apparatus the sani-
tary condition of the traps and drainage
system Of buildings by smoke or peppermint
under pressure. at nominal cost. Tele-
phone Gull 267-12. jy1 1y
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-12-02
THE WILD DUCK AS "A MOTHER.
Queer Places Selected for Nesting,
Which are jealousy Watched.

Queer Places Selected for Nesting,
Which are jealousy Watched.
The wild duck is apt to be rather
quaint as mother. She often seems to
have the most singular idea about sites
appropriate for the nursery.
1t is practically an essential for the
well-being of her babies that the nur-
sery should be close by the water as
soon as Matched. They have small use
for the land except to rest on and they
are rather restless. The water is their
element. and yet the old mother duck
will sometimes choose for her nesting
place spot remote by more than a
hundred yards from any water; some
times she will even choose the humble,
but yet considerable, height of pollard
willow, and how she conveys her young
brood from these situations to the wa
ter Is one of those problems of natural
history which, like the cuckoo's way of
conveying her egg into a wren's nest,
will probably go on vexing till the end
of time.
There are theories in plenty but no
certainty And often she will make her
nest or lay her eggs, for her notions of
nest architecture are primitive, in a
spot that seems specially selected for
its absence of cover And yet no one
can say that she is not an affectionate,
even an anxious, mother. When
you come near her nest and startle her
off it she does not go away. as wise
woman would, stealthily, secretly, 50
as not to reveal to you its existence, but
With flutter and a connection and Of
ten with an affection of a broken wing
(as If to lead you off in pursuit of her
rather than leave you looking for her
eggs) that tells you as plainly as if she
had quacked it out, 81 have nest
there; please do not go looking for it,
but come and catch me; | have a
broken wing" She has charming idea
of human simplicity.
She has only too many reasons for her
over-anxiety. 1t is quite pitiful She
is pitiful object herself, as she goes
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-12-02

buried in the ground, and I am conf
dent that a great many of them have
hidden away considerable sums a la
Captain Kidd One gentleman who is
thoroughly familiar with the country,
remarked lately in my presence that if
all the gold buried in the Pearl river
district was put in one barrel it would
bust the hoops. The natives have an
instructive distrust Of financial institu-
tfons, and very few carry much money
in bank. New Orleans Times-Demo-
crat
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-19
A TOWN ON THE UP GRADE.
Pilot Mountains Wonderful Growth
and Progress. Enterprises.

Pilot Mountain, n. C.. Dec. 1S.-lSne-
tial. Since my last visit here fire de-
strOyed one Of the large warehouses and
other business buildings but they have
been rebuilt, and a general spirit Of im-
prorement is manifest on all sides The
warehouse burned was d modern one.
hut 4 splendid and larger brick one now
takes its place. / do not know of d town
this size where there is more brick
buildings Most of heir places of busi-
ness are Of brick. The main street has
been graded and curbed and the side
walks paved.
Mr.. j M. Napier has just completed d
tWo-story brick store. Mr.. Daniel Ma
rion has built 24-room hotel, as coy
end homeli1e Il hotel as can be found.
The D0dson Bros. have just completed
their three-stary brick factory, AMI will
sooli be turning ont their famous brands
of chewing tobacco Mr.. Jno. II. Hart.
The buyer for the As. Il. Co, and
bis family IRE now citizens Of the town,
and the people give them a warm well
come.
The merchants are all in good spirits
and the warehonsenlen say they are sell
ing far more tobacco than ever before.
The people all speak in the highest
praise Of the Pilot Bank and Trust Co
Mr.. j. A. Stern, the clever and progress
siyc cashier, tells me the business has
been most Satisfactory. Their capital stock
has been recently increased and will he
great facor in helping to develop and
push forward anything that tends to-
build up the happy little town. LII the
statement of business on December 2nd
the net profit for the hank since the
capital stock was increased was 3 per
cent, on nearly rs per cent. per year on
the full capital stock. 4 fine showing
for d new bank in 50 small a town.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-19
consolidate into the Greater Sea

To consolidate into the Greater Sea-
board.
We have heretofore endeavored te
show Mr. Ryan every proper consider
alton and courtesy III this matter, bni
we are now convinced That his attitude
Ii one Of unjust and unreasoning antag.
onism. Mr.. Ryafl's associations and af-
filiations III the past are we'll know.
and the public will not be slow in draw.
ing its own conclusions.
II will only add that our plan Of con-
solidation will be carried into effect u
the next few weeks in spite Of anything
that Mr. Ryan or his associates may
say or do.
AS to the financial status Of ths
various roads. it il even better than Il
has ever been at any previous time IL
their history, and the grown and de-.
velopment of the business Of The sys
tenn is indicated to some extent by or
ders which we have recently found M
cessary to place, for 80 new locomotives
and more than 500 additional freight
ears w Il. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-19
4 FRIEND INDEED.

Il such d medicine as this. Hoods Pills
should be in every home, for reliable
eathartic Is the most important thing hi
lie family medicine chest Being gem
de IN their action, they may safely BE
taken by the youngest member Ut tine
household, and YET they are sufficiently
powerful for the most obstinate eases
ii constipation or hiliousness. Hoods
Pills are the safeguard or the travelling
nan, They are Invaluable Id breaking
mp cold, they prevent and cure the
grip, they overcome headache, they give
strength and vigor to the body. They
are in truth the favorite catnartic.
Hoods Pills are The only pills which
should be taken with Hoods Sarsana-
rilla, the one true blood purifier
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-19

Christmas is the time for coming to-
gether. Go home by the Seabo4rd Air
Line One and one-third fares for he
round trip.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-19
rWO sAIAI.L TIREs.

Durham, n. c., Dec, 49, (Special.l y
Saturday night just about midnight tlle
fire department was called out to extin-
guish slight blaze at the residence Of
+. Harper Erwin, III the eastern part Of
rhe city. 1t was nothing more than q
burning trash pile in the back yard
No damage was DONE
Sunday morning about 7:30 o'clock the
iiremen were called out again, this time
to the residence Of j Nj. Whitfield on
Morris street The FIRE was soon put out
and but little damage was done.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-19
An ndIess

You viii find in our stock all the latest
novels, gift books, story books for boys
and girls.
The poets in half calf, padded and
cloth bindings.
Picture books for little folks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-19

Baptist. Methodist and Presbyterian
Hymn Books
Episcopal Prayer Books and Hymnals.
Devotional Books.
Fancy goods IN Silver Novelties.
Ink Stands. Pen Holders, etc, Foun-
tain Pens, Gold Pens and Holders.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-19
GREAT SALT LAKE DISAPPEAR
INC

The Great Salt Lake is gradually dry
ing up. Biologists claim that it will be
entirely gone in another century. There
viii be nothing but glistening bed OF
salt to mark the site Of one Of the won
ders Of the world. This il the way Of
all life, and yet we may prolong onr
stay on earth If we will No mortal Is
free from the menace of sikness, and
yet If the bowels are kept regular and
the blood pure BY occasional doses Of
Hostetter's Stomach Bifters, much sick
ness may be prevented. 1t cures all such
diseases rs constipation, Indigestion.
dyspepsia, bilionsness and inactive liver
Or weak kidneys To avoid limitations
be sure that Il private Revenue Stamp
covers the neck, Of the bottle.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-19
IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS.
Origin Of Many Of the Ills & Which
Flesh is Heir.
The Office Of the Liver and How {
Keep it Regulated.

A yellow skin, pain in the head. lil
iousness, nausea, constipation, dizziness
these are some Of the signals which
tell Of a disordered liver.
Inactivity Of the liver produces consti.
patton, and constipation means the clog
ging ur OF the body, which eaas y
headache loss Of appetite, sickness d;
the stomach and dizziness. When faese
symptoms appear il is because the soon,
ach refuses to digest food; the stomach
refuses because the bowels are inactive,
and the bowels. ia turn, do not act be-
cause the liver Is not faithfully doing
its duty
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-19
LIE LINER RESPONDS.

quickly to the stimulating power Of
Hoods Pills. They possess just those
vegetable ingredients which wore seem
ingly intended by nature herself 4, he
rho correctiyes Of a disordered liver
Hoods Pills are superior III every
way. They are easy 10 take, they 40 aN
grippe or pain and their action is pramm
and effective. They DO not rack and
strain the system like other ca aariics.
They posses the peculiar and important
advantage OF toning MP the patient ana
giving strength while the cathattic
qualities are at work They as not
weaken the body, but leave ii stronger
than before.
Hoods Pills. therefore are perfectly
safe and harmless. Their effect il 10
cleanse the system Of the poisons which
form BY reason Of constipation. slim
llate and regulate the bowels, give
healthy action to the liver and kidneys,
md thus set the machinery Of the physi-
sal system in regular and healthy ae
4sa.a
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-19
DEATH OF ELDER HALL.
An Aged and Prominent Primitive
Baptist Minister.

Durham, N. C.. Dee. 49, fspecial.)-
i Elder Andrew N. Hall died at the home
| of his son-in-law, DIR. n. b. Brooks, Oh
| Saturday night Deceased was 81 years
ef age. and had been sick for some time,
| He leaves but one child, Mrs. Brooks.
/ Elder Hall was one of the most pro1Dl-
nent ministers of the Primitive Baptist
church In the State He was the grand
| father of Solicitor A. H. Brooks, of the
| Fifth Judicial District The remains
were taken to Shiloh church this MORN
| ing, where the interment took place this
/ afternoon.
Elder H. -. Gold, of Wilson, preached
| the funeral services. Elder Hall knew
| the Scriptures thoroughly and it was
only necessary to name any chapter q
| the Bible for him to quote part of II.
| Had he lived until the 9th Of January
he would have been 81 years in the
ministry.
Some Of the citizens Of East Durham
did nice thing by the family of Will
Hackney, who has been 1ncapacitated for
work for the past Four or five months,
They gave him yerihable pounding,
carrying to his home groceries. proyis-
ions, edibles and other things amounting
w slbVtNt Nftps
About january | Chas. II. Phillips, a
car,ling boss in the Erwin Cotton Mills,
will go to Chapel Hill to assume the
superintendency OF T'hos. Il. Iloyd's
new cotton mill.
Or. II. A. Yates, Presiding Elder Of
the Durham District, begins his first
round Of quarterly meetings for the new
conference year on next Sunday, Decem-
IN. n IL IlfG
city. 1t is expected that the new pas
tor, Rev. DIR. w. G. Norman, will also
be here.
Invitations have heen issued for the
marriage of Mr. William G.. Hall and
Miss Alma t. Cozart, Mt Dutchville,
Granville county, on Thursday, Decem-
Der 21st, at 8 O'clock The intended
bride is u daughter Of DIR. and Mrs. w.
W. Cozart, She has often visited Dur
ham, and has many friends here.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-19

Pocket Books and Card Cases, Music
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Boxes and Fancy Box Papers, Paints i
and Artist Materials.
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STANDARD Diaries, 1900.
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INDCsTRIAL ACTIyITY.

Durham NJ O.. Dec. 49, Special.) ~
Durham still grows and will continue to
grow Although this year has been
marked by great industrial activity, and
il great amount Of building it will not
stop at this. Next year we confidently
expect still greater things along these
lines. We think we are safe in saving
that more building viii be done in Dur
ham in 1900 than in any one year in the
city's history Several large buildings
will he erected early in the yeaT,~ the
contracts having already been let. One
Of these Is the storage house for the
American Tobacco Company, and am
other il Il new block to he erected by
II. III. Wright. The foundations for both
are being dug now.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-19
a FRIGHT f,5L BLUNDEE

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The Denver Times Almanac for 1899,

The Denver Times Almanac will con-
tain special history OF our war witt
Spnln, including full account Of all
the troubles IN the Philippines to date.
/. will also contain history Of England's
war in the Transvaal. Another im. or
tant item is the fact that the year OF
1899 has been the most prosperous one
OF this century. The great amount OF
OF new enterprises which have been
taken hold of and the full value OF each
OF these Enterprises to the commercial
world are all treated OF in this almanac.
Besides this, the current events, weather
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Brave Men Fall.

Victims to stomach, liver and kidney
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