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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1901-12-26
Preparing Poultry For Market.


Those who are preparing poultry
for market should be particular about
the quality of the food they have. All
poultry, but. especially young poultry,
either chickens, ducks OF turkeys, will
very quickly show in the favor of the
flesh any food that has a strong odor.
They do SO more quickly than do
fowl, because the latter pass off much
Of the favor in their eggs. Therefore
such foods as onions, turnips, cabbage,
fish and decaying meat should be
carefully kept away from them for at
least two weeks before they are killed.
They may relish little OF such food
and it may not harm them when grow
ing, but the flavor Of it can be detected
perhaps in twenty-four hours after it
is fed, and if much is given it will
take a great deal longer to get it out.
Another thing, it has been. proven by
careful experiment that fowl or
chicken fed upon decaying flesh Or
meat few days before they We're
killed commenced to decay themselves
much quicker than those thai had
been given only wholesome food, ard
that even cold storage would not save
them.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1901-12-26
When Hog Cholera Breaks Out.

The first thing to be done, according
to Professor II. L. Russell, Of Wiscon-
sin University, is to remove the ami
mails from infected quarters. separat
ing, if possible, those that are still
healthy from the already affected in
dividuals There is, Of course, some
danger OF animals developing the DIS
ease after removal, if they have al
ready been exposed.
Afflicted animals should be cared
for by one person. and no dogs CT
other stock allowed near the yards or
pens. AS rapidly as animals die they
should be disposed of in way to
prevent the further distribution OF the
disease. Infected pens and yards must
be sprinkled literally With carbo.ic
acid solution or lime. Il crude car
bolic acid is used it is necessary to
dissolve the tarry-- oking fluid into
an equal quantity OF suiphuric acid
then dilute the same with water to
form a four OF five per cent. solution
OF the mixture-tWo parts sulphuriC
acid two parts cruoC carDolic acid
ninety-six parts oe water. Lime is an
excellent disinfectant for this germ
and moreover, it possesses the .adyan
taees of being cheap and readily OBJ
tainable. Where foorad pens are in
fected, it is often necessary to remove
the board fioors rs the disease germ
| is easily harbored- in the cracks anG
creyices. If the floor OF the pen is OF
dirt, the removal of the upper LAYERS
of the soil and all litter and filth is
necessary before the disin section pro
| cess is begun. Medicines have SO fal
| proved OF little avail.-Orange Jude
Farmer.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1901-12-26

- ->4S\ts .E.lWS >>tI<,,I1 ~<xs.Is.. -
Now, if the upright at the hinges can
be kept rigidly in place, there is no
reason why a gate should sag, pro-
vided it is properly constructed; and a
proper construction is shown in the
accompanying illustration, two braces
being used, both Of which hold the
outer end of the gate exactly where
it should be.
Another mistake with farm gates
is that they are too frequently made
of material not heavy enough to be
strongly pinned at the ends of the
bars. Secure pinning is always nee
essary in order to give the braces a
chance to do their work thoroughly
New York Tribune.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1901-12-26
8S2sNouS SEHoLO !,
- RECIPES: !

Roast Leg Of Mutton, Bretonne-
Soak a pint Ct navy beans over night
or for ten hours. Boil and season
without breaking them, then drain.
Have ready leg OF mutton roasted
and seasoned. Make gravy from the
pan; pour this over the beans and
serve with the meat.
Cream of Chicory soup-Wash and
boil for twenty minutes Iour OF five
heads Of chicory, drain and cool, then
squeeze out the water and mince.
Melt a tablespoonful OF butter in a
saucepan, then rub in the same OF
tour; add gradually a quart OF not
milk, the chicory. a leaspoOniul OF salt
and one-fourth as much white pep
per. Let it simmer fifteen minutes.
then serve with cruutons
Mushrooms Baked III Milk-Peel the
mushrooms ana cut ln,o p.eceS the SIZE
OF an oyster. Use enough to make a
pint OF wild onss. season with
saIjspocnrul OF SAT- and third as
auch pepper; aud half a tablespoon
III OF butter IN DIS. Pace in but
tered baking G1sh and pour over mix
% nearly cover tiie,u; sprinkle the
| top Will, bread clunI.ys anu bake tWen-
! ~ minutes in a sh oteL; serve.
Dunp.ings to Serve " iti Chicken
| These are best Daheu. Kuu table
i .pol nTul OF buI,er ln,O quart OF
! ,.our; add two teaaDo 4ulS OF baking
| 5owder, a teaspoon. III ol saIt. and mix
| thoroughly. Add su.Ac-ent milk "a
cupful AID a hail) 10 nsaisten. Roll
| ii, half al Inch til .ck; cut With cut
/ er about the size o. a silver quarter;
l:.nd in a ba1 4no pan; Drush the tops
,vith milk, and bake u a quick oven
! o: fifteen minutes. Break these into
! .:alyes; run them Daek intO the oven
| OF ten minutes; put them around the
si;sa and pour the saHce over them.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1901-12-26

toms window the assayer startled his
companion with:
Clifford, might as well tell you
that know you're Secret Service
man. T."
"How the mischief. gasned the as
tonished detective.
simplest thing in the world"
laughed Payton. Il got letter from
Daly-your predecessor here. Why,
he had the same room you've got, and
we were good friends. I've assayed a
lot Of those bad coins for him. In his
letter he mentioned you and said if
ran across you to treat you right, and
so forth. Oh, DAILY was good fellow,
and tell you it almost broke his heart
to leave here without landing those
counterfeiters.''
l. Clifford was over his surprise by this
sHme,. but Payton ran on:
81 always told him that that bad
money was made in Mexico, but he
could never trace any of it to the river.
Perhaps he was right, after all. The
local police have been working on the
case IOr years, Uut Iuey kuOW less AOW
than ever, it seems.'
And they talked and smoked. Clifford
at his ease now, till there was gentle
rap at the door.
'Now, Clifford" whispered Payton,
lighting lamp, "I'll show you my
washerwoman-the prettiest creature
on the border"
The rap was repeated, and the as.
sayer said:
sCome, senoritar'
The door swung softly open and a
young Mexican girl stepped in. She
was beautiful with the shadowy beau.
| ~ of the weird and luminous nights OF
her own land. Her face was an oval
brown, her eyes, long-lashed and
smoldering ebony, her mouth red even
in the pale lamplight, her teeth white
and regular, her body slender and yet
supple.
This is Senorita Teresa" said Pay.
ton, smiling at the girl.
! "Buenos noches, senor," she mur
INJURED shyly, drawing her mantilla
to her chin and shrinking toward the
wall.
| sn4o So
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1901-12-26

and came back with a pillow case full
Of linen for the laundress. Teresa
took it with a demure courtesy and
vanished like a shade.
"She's a dream" smiled Clifford,
rising to go; I'm jealous of you, and
your washerwoman.'' And the tired
detective said goodnight and went to
his bed.
=
Payton was awakened about mid
night by a loud knock at his door.
'Who is it," he growled, crawling
out to make light.
"Clifford,' said his friend "I've got
to leave ON the one o'clock train.
thought Id say goodby:''
Payton opened the door and stared
! into the muzzle Of a six-shooter. In
his left hand the detective held the
pillow case.
"Well, Payton, you see held up ycur
laundress," grinned the sleuth, drop
ping the bag, which clinked its silver
| contents on the stone floor. Two po-
| licemen came in out of the dark hall
way, and the assayer surrendered With
| the grace of a dethroned king.
II congratulate you, old fellow" said
he. smiling admiringly at the detec.
| tive. How on earth did you come tc
| suspect me?"
| "Why, I've been shadowing that
laundress' house for q month. Hel
| father is roulette fend, and he al
ways plays the queer dollars. That
bag of your linen tonight set me- te
thinking. 1t looked too heavy for its
size. I slipped out the back way and
WayIaid her. Now, show us your kit. ;
with pleasure, Clifford smiled tax
edited counterfeiter. leading them int
his bedroom. IF you'll take off these
handouts I'll show you how to mako
money the easiest. I wish it We're q:
easy to spend John II. -Raftery, il
the Chicago Record-Herald.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1901-12-26
LOVES WAGE.

The labor Of love is through toll and pain
And thirsty stretches Of desert bare:
His garments rusty with wind and rain,
And oft unkempt is his ragged hair.
The labor of love is without price;
No wage asks he save her lips to kiss,
Her smile to hearten, to see the rise
OF red in her cheek-love's wage is this
Small measure of praise has the world for
him;
But when, at even, little head
Lies close in his arm as the day grows dim
Loves crown is won and his cross il
fed
-Arthu- Stanley Riggs. in Life.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1901-12-26
The Best Way to Keep Milk.

After milking, set the milk in a
place where the air is pure, and in cold
weather where it will ifot freeze.
Milk should be protected from the sun
and rain. It should be at least 100
yards from the barnyard, or from
where pigs are kept. It should have a
covering that will admit of free cir
culation Of air, at the same time pre-
venting it from being heated or allow
ing rain water to get into the milk.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1901-12-26
NEW SERIES--VOL. Xxx. No. 10
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES oCjG00CCe36C0CC
! FARM TOPICS
Calf Breeding.

It the calves do not take hold read
lily of the bran and corn meal which
you are or should be teaching them
to eat now, first clean out the trough.
If you have to scrub it with soap and
sand, then wash with saleratus water
to sweeten it Then be sure that the
grain is sound and sweet, and after it
is put in the trough scatter a little
fine salt over It..
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1901-12-26
BATHROOM BEAuTIFIcATloN:
with Notes About Making Other Parts q
the House Attractive.

With Notes About Making Other Parts q
the House Attractive.
Z Although in the modern bathroom
with its tiled dado and floor and en-
ameled tub no furnishings seem re-
quired, yet some consideration may be
given. to the coloring of the rug and
many distinctive touches given. Then
a color scheme for the walls above the
dado and the curtains to harmonic
are to be considered. An old-fash-
Toned wood-encased tub may be made
to look quite modern by staining the
wooden rim and painting the inside
white. Give one coat of ordinary
paint first, then the second Of white
bath enamel, as this is not affected
by hot water.
Simplicity and taste should be bed
room maxims, not expense. Repose,
beauty and daintiness should be there.
but elaboration is not considered good
form these days.
Airy, spindle-legged couches dressed
quite smart bedroom pieces. Dressing
tables to match have voluminous drap-
ings of the chintz or cretonne caught
up with knots Of ribbon. a canopy
surrounding round mirror with
frames padded and tufted with tiny
ribbon knots, and curtains tied back
on either side finish the latter.
Saucer bottoms are among the most
desirable Of the brass candesticks so
much used now for decoration. These
are tall and slender always, the low,
squatty ones not being considered at
all.
Soft, red rep in heraldic design is
a favorite stuff for Lpholstering long,
high-backed settees of black oak.
Shelves are never amiSS in modern
room. Not the ready made shelves
of the shop, but those Iut here, there
ano everywhere, and stained by a car
penter. They are made all wilths, too.
One most stylish one seen lately was
at least ten inches wide, and ran across
Just one side of the room. It was
stained green, and the unusually large
supporting brackets were ornamented
to represent the head and neck of
pea-fowl.
One decorator using stained floors
| always as being the most hygienic
and artistic gives as his rule that the
tone of the floor and the woodwork
Of the furniture should be the same.
While too close an adhesion to So
called "matching'' Ct tints results in
m )notony in house furnishing, yet too
great contrasts and too great variety
are equally to be avoided.
Undoubtedly these are the days OF
| antiques and rooms in special period
| in interior decoration, and the more
ancient the piece or scheme, the more
graciously it is smiled on by fashion
able folk.-New York Tribune.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1901-12-26
A Rigid Farm Gate.

A good farm gate is a joy forever.
The trouble with most farm gates is
that they begin to sag at the outer end
after little use. This causes much,
and oftentimes serious, inconvenience.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1901-12-26

tective soon learned that his new
friend was quite parsonage in town,
much liked, a public spirited citizen.
reputed wealthy and a bachelor.
One night as they were chatting
and smoking in the moonlight by Pay
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1901-12-26

English convicts get ten pounds OF
brad week. while paupers receive
only seven pounds
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1901-12-26
spaniards, Favorite Instrument.

The >favorite instrument in Spain is
the nlandera, of the guitar family. It
is usually provided with six pairs of
wire strings.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1901-12-26

In order to make sure, new device
has appeared which closes the valve
when the gas is blown out
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1901-12-26
/: EZRA X. PAXTON, ASSAYER. +:
I: Spanish and English Taught. :


'FMore luck" thought Clifford. eff
he's safe man may use his services.
I'll just look him over now"
So he raped at door with Payton' S
name on it and heard strong, musical
voice shout: 'Come inv' The voice
fitted the man whom Clifford found
sitting in an easy chair, with a book
on his lap. He quickly arose with a
good smile and said: "Ah, you're our
new neighbor, believe. Mr.. Roberts,
think Mrs. Modal called you. Sit
down, Mr.. Roberts"
The detective explained that he was
in the hide business; that he meant to
stay in Laredo month or two, and
thought Of learning little Spanish.
Spanish OF no Spanish, I'm glad to
know you," said Mr.. Payton, taking
down decanter and glasses. "Iye
been here in Laredo six years now,
baking and yegetating by turns.
know every greaser and gringo in
the neighborhood, but Pm really lone
some for some new contact with real
civilization. Even the tourist dallies
not in Laredo"
Mr.. Roberts and the assayer be-
came good friends directly. The de-
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1901-12-26


- the United States Secret
Service, is lucky man. His
chiefs think he is the most
brilliant young detective in the De-
partment, and perhaps they are right,
but his luck is proverbial, too, and the
combination is rapidly making his
fame
His first great coup was the capture
and destruction Of the famous Laredo
counterfeiting plant, which was then
flooding Texas with silver dollars of
full weight and fine workmanship.
The excellence Of the imitation and
the true ring Of the illegal dollars
authorities, and for months the best
detectives in the service tried and
failed to get trace Of the illicit mint.
Clifford was the third man sent to
Texas on the case, and he had little
reason to hope for success where older
and more famous men had met only
disappointment The night of his ar
rival, leaving his luggage at the sta
tion, he set out to find q modest board
ing-house, and before nine o'clock he
was installed in the back bedroom
Of one-story adobe house in Nueva
Leon street. The old hag who an
swered his rap at the street door was
q Mexican, but the interior of her
house was clean and cool, and, as she
assured him that neither women nor
children were among her rOOmerS. he
struck a bargain and moved in. The
next day he began to 'size up" the
town, and before dark he came home
with a mental list Of half a dozen
places whence the queer dollars issued
plentifully, and several specimens Of
the bogus coin itself.
On the front of the house in which
he now lived Clifford saw a little tin
sign lettered:
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1901-12-26

Undoubtedly these are the days Of
antiques and rooms in a special period
in interior decoration, and the more
ancient the piece or scheme, the more
graciously it is smiled on by fashion
able folk.-New York Tribune.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1901-12-26

While too close an adhesion to So
called "matching'' Ct tints results in
m )notony in house furnishing, yet too
great contrasts and too great variety
are equally to be avoided.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1901-12-26
The Melancholy Days Have Come
A02ln The Old Must Give Way to the New.

That is why have beenselng old stock at such
for the past three months We the Fall
with new from the Of the house to the cellar
Won want to buy the VERY BEST the LOWEST PRICES
then ask to do is to look at guarantee
to do the We handle everything
Dry Goods, Dress Goods, Mo-
tions, Clothing. Hats, Caps, Boots
and Shoes, Trunks, Carpets and
Rugs TinWare, Hardware and
CROCkERY, HARNESS, WAGONS, BUGGIES, GRAIN DRILLS,
CUTAWAY HARR0WS, CHATTANOOGA STEEL BEAM PL0WS
Feed Cutters, Cook Stoves, Heaters Cast
Stoves, FURNITURE, Mattresses, Bed
Springs, Spring-Bottom CRADLES,
guaranteed to keep the baby from crying)
GOtS- Groceries
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1901-12-26

One decorator using stained floors
always as being the most hygienic
and artistic gives as his rule that the
tone of the floor and the woodwork
Of the furniture should be the same.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1901-12-26

And in fact anything for the House, Farm Kitchen.
CWe buy goods in very large quantities and get them
cheaper than they be bought smaller quantities.
give the benefit of this Quick sales and small
COur stock of Dickeys awoo Kerseys, Jeans and Suit
for Mems and Boys Pants and Suits large and
cheaper than before We have got from the North
a beautiful line of
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1901-12-26

and came back with a pillow case full
Of linen for the laundress. Teresa
took it with a demure courtesy and
io1, 1iJ-o c,ho1o
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1901-12-26

OBERT J. CLIFFORD, of
the United States Secret
Service, is a lucky man. His
chiefs think he is the most
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-26
OF BOOKS AND WRITERS

It is understood that while "1he Fortunes of Oliver Horn'' is not alto- gether autobiography. it has woven into it many of Hopkinson Smiths own experiences.
 De Foe is said to nave written Robinson Crusoe'' in six months. He wrote rapidly, as may be judged from the immense quantity of his political writings.
 Prof. F. F. Mertens, of Russia, who has just returned home from a visit to America, says that the thing that impressed him most in this country was the national library at Washing ton.
 The manuscript of Gray's "Elegy'' remained in the authors hands seven years, receiving touches here and there, and would not have been printed then had not copy loaned to a friend been printed.
 Miss Marie Corelli, featuring at Edinburgh on Imagination" read an extract from a book on the Egyp- tian pyramids, published in 1872. which described the use of wireless telegraphy by one Saurid, high priest of Memphis.
 A publisher in Amsterdam, Holland, is getting out a book which contains in alphabetical order the names of many aristocratic Englishmen who have been killed or wounded in the Transvaal He calls the work 1.-The Almanach de Botha."
 Two additional volumes of Prince Bismarck's thoughts and reminis- cences are soon to be published The first volume will deal with Elm peror William I. and Bismarck, while the second will include extracts from Bismarck's correspondence with princes and statesmens
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-26
WATERTOWN JOTTINGS.
Officers Elected by the Local Lodge Of
 Foresters.


 A very interesting and important meeting of the F. of A. was held in Pythian hall Tuesday evening. After the first degree was conferred upon one candidate the following officers were elected: C. R., James Hope; s. C. R.. James Planning; financial secre- tary, l.. F. McGowan: treasurer, John Dougherty; recording secretary, NJ. McFadden; ST w.. Carrie Flynn; Jr w, M flaming; ST B.. Patrick Wal ker; Jr B.. James Sweeney; trustee, Samuel Oxley; lecturer, John D. Me Gowan; C.. of G.. Thomas Higgins; druggist. D. G. Sullivan.
 MT and Mrs Charles Hudson and four sons spent Christmas with E. F. Hudson. All returned to their home in Ansonia last evening.
 Mfr and Mrs Grady of Waterbury spent Christmas with Mir and Mrs Thomas Shields of this place.
 Miss Laura Page, who has been spending the past few months with relatives in Springfield, Mass, re turned to her sisters, Mrs Eugene Wheeler, Tuesday evening.
 Misses Annie and Cora and William Gwilym of Waterbury spent yesterday with their sister, Mrs Judson Harper, Of this town
 An important real estate transaction took place in Real Estate Agent R. V. Magee's office few days ago, the property known as the ''Old Doolittle place. having been sold to Waterbury parties.
 Members of the Epworth league are to bear in mind the meeting which takes place i'll the league room of the Methodist church this evening.
 William AIinahan. formerly of this place. spent yesterday with his par ents. returning to Bristol on the even ing train.
 lumbia lodge, No 12. K. of P, takes place i'll Pythian hall this evening. 4 full attendance is desired.
 W. J. Miller. who spent Christmas with relatives in New York, returned to his home here this afternoon.
 John Dunnigan spent Christmas with hia parents in this place.
 An exciting game of polo took place on Barlow's pond yesterday. Both teams were local boys who were bound to have good time and they had il.
 A pair of c. w. < T. r. Atwood's horses took q sudden start Tuesday, causing some excitement among the people in that vicinity. They had not gone far before they were caught, no damage being done.
 MT and Mrs John Evans and daugh- ..lsx Tbaits and family in Waterbury.
 WatertoYn was well represented at the shows, polo games and wrestling matches which took place i'll Water bury yesterday. Every train that left here was crowded with men, wo- men and children, most of whom were going to some place of amusement.
 AIr and Mrs William Evans spent yesterday with their parents in this place.