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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1902-03-13
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Original Of shakespeare's Portia.

Shakespeare's Portia is a pen por-
trait of Lucretia Cornaro, the first
woman lawyer in the world, the Myra
Bradwell of the fifteenth century, who
received a degree Of doctor of laws
from the University of Padua, where
she was educated and afterward
lectured on law. Her biography has
been published. She was a native of
Venice.
Lucretia Cornaro was one of the
most learned of women, and her biog-
raphy gives remarkable accounts OF
her eloquence, erudition and influence.
She was so much admired and re-
spected that the doges and the coun-
Gil of ten used to consult her upon
legal questions, and her fellow citizens
submitted their differences to her fol
decision instead of going to court. 4
was natural, therefore, that she
should be mixed up in the Shylocl
case.-Chicago Record-Herald.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1902-03-13
Mr.. Kipling's Ofense.

The body of Mr.. Kiplings offense,
as nearly as we can make it out and
put it together from the quotations by
cable, is that being himself colonial
English, he has presumed to censure
the home English, in terms which they
feel to be twitting and taunting. He
has called them islanders. which they
are; and he has accused them of pre-
ferring athletics and field sports to the
martial exercises of chasing armed
Beers over yeldts or kopjes, with mo-
ments of uncertainty when the Beers
appear to be chasing them, which is
less sweepingly true. He has said in
so many words that they have "fawned
on the younger nations for the men
that shoot and ride and has implied
that they have got Canada and Aus
tralia and New Zealand to dc their
work in South Africa, while they
have killed ''cock pheasants'' in their
comfortable preserves at home and
have played the part of "fanneled fools
goal" instead of coming down to
South Africa like men, to be captured
and paroled by De Wet OF Botha. His
remedy for their unworthiness is (still
| AS reported by the cable) the sort of
prescription that prevails on the Con
| tinent, where men who can fight and
won't fight are made to fight. But con-
scription of any sort is alien to the
| genius OF the Anglo-Saxon race, and
this is a point of Mr.. Kipling's very
prickly poem which pierces the Brit
ish public to the quick.-Harper's
Wee..s...
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1902-03-13
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A delicate pink muslin with a round
figure in white upon it is pretty.
Bulldog and foghead hat pins in dull
gold, with jeweled eyes, are among
the current novelties.
In the printed muslins there are dar-
ing patterns in large flowers worked
out in bright colors. These also show
wide flower borders.
An attractive novelty is offered in
the form of a combination pocketbook
and card case with a large gold
enamel initial in the lower left hand
corner.
Tucked chambray in all the pretty
colors makes smart shirt waist ma
terial. Three tiny tucks are set be-
tween wide stripes Of white, which
sets off the color admirably.
A charming frock Of deep pink
lawn is trimmed on the skirt with
applications of black lace in the form
of petals, which show over white.
The lace extends up the centre of the
skirt in front and around the lower
| edge just over two narrow ruftles.
A stylish hat for a blonde is study
| in blue and white. The low crown is
| of open work white silk embroidery
threaded across with blue satin rib
bon, and the brim is trimmed with
forget-me-nots set in artistic profus
ion. around the outer edge. A soft
| bow of blue satin finishes this pretty
| confection at the bach.
Belts are seen in almost every i'm
aginable form, and some Of the
smartest fasten in the back with {
lacing of ribbon run through small
eyelets. An effective model is bel
made with girdle effect in the bacl
4 and narrow in front. The material il
Persian silk, overlaid with fancy blac.
braid and secured in the back witt
black satin ribbons, the long ends o
which fall half wa down the skirt.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1902-03-13

other fearful and elaborate accounts
about how Clara had repudiated j..
Llewellyn and his dark deeds, and had
announced to the police and the public
that "as soon as Tubb was in Sing
Sing she would divorce him and try to
live down the folly of a lonely widows
girlish trust in a wretch"
Huff" growled Peak to his partner,
''you're chump."
III know IT. mourned the banker.
"but it was great scheme. Tubb was
on the square, but he is the limit as a
prize ass. I always hated to do busi=
ness with square people, anyhow" ~
John II. Raftery, in the Chicago Rec
ord-Herald.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1902-03-13
RED SEA PIRATES.
FIourishing Now As They Did in the Good

Flourishing Now as They Did in the Good 4
Old Days.
News from Alden tells that pirates,
as in the "good old days Of DID," are
troubling the coastwise shipping, and
the stretch of Arabian water between
Hodeida, Kunfadah, and up to Jeddah
is not safe. There are three Turkish
warships cruising along the Arabian
coast, supposed to be doing special sea
police duty, but piracy is still going
on. To any one who knows aught of
the methods Of Turkish men-o'-war
commanders this will not be astonish-
ing. The latest case reported is that
of sambook which left Hodeiha for
Kunfadah, loaded with piece goods
and merchandise worth about $21, 600
and $4,000 in cash. The crew num-
bered fourteen, and there were twelve
passengers. While anchored for the
night, according to custom, in bar
ren place near the coast not very far
from Jaizan, the ship was, at mid
night, boarded by two fishing boats,
containing twelve Africans armed
VIII luigi StlCASs Liz AI11CduS AC11
on crew and passengers, beating them
numerically, and, having tied up their
hands and legs, took charge of the
sambook and sailed all night.
The following morning they arrived
at small place on the coast, an
chored, and four of them taking
| money went on shore. They bought
sixty rifles and 1900 cartridges, came
| back on board, and sailed all day with
| their prisoners still tied up. After
sunset they came to place called
| Towail, on the same coast, which is
their home. On anchoring, their
friends crowded to the shore and joy
fully helped them to discharge the loot
After taking out all the cargo, money
provisions, and the crews and passen-
gers clothes, they told them to clear
away with their sambook, giving them
only one days provisions. The leader
Of this gang, named Ahmed Gobaish
| is said to be well-known pirate anG
highwayman. He is also the chief o1
the place. Next day the despoileG
passengers arrived at Jeddah, and re
ported the matter to the authoritie!
| there.-Madras Times.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1902-03-13
Stick to Cows and Clover.

Stick to Cows and Glover.
There are no friends like the cid
friends, whether it be in the farm or
in business, in the. dairy OF on the
farm. But here my philosophy con-
fines me to cows and crops. Cows have
proved themselves good friends to
many of us, and it is well to hold fast
to such. Glover is in the same list,
and if this friend gets shy sometimes,
it is worth while coaXing a little.
Glover is feminine. The best things
are always Of that persuasion, and in
it's line there is nothing better in the
world than clover, therefore she is shy
and coy, often, perhaps, that she rlay
be coaXed and wooeo and petted and
cared for. I mean our common, every
day, red clover, the clover that was the
salvation of our fathers unwise meth
ods of farming. There are miles writ
ten about alfalfa. I want some of
it, and mean to have it, but so far
have not succeeded in my coaxing.
am not talking down alfalfa or any
other good thing. Our lives and lands
are often enriched by new friends, but
let US hold fast to the old. Let Us
keep faith with the cows and clover.
wv. F. McSparran. in National Stocz-
man and Farmer.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1902-03-13

LEWELLYN TUBB was six
feet tall, built like a key
~ stone, handsome as Apollo
and dressed like tailor's
model. Among the vealy of his own
sex he was the glass Of fashion and
the mold of form; among women he
ranked as a grand marshal of dress
parade. He was a necessity at smart
soirees, for he led the german with
1.-the grace and aplomb impossible to
those who are not built and trained
for that high achievement He had a
front that had borne him out of many
hole. He had no profession but
style" and just enough brains to
dodge creditors Indefinitely, and get
his accounts mixed" with everybody
who had financial dealings with him.
But after nearly six years, during
which his debts grew in inverse ratio
TO his business reputation, he woke
up one morning with dim but insist
ent realization that he was nearing the
emu OF his rope. In a mad effort to
induce the payment of his rent Tubb's
landlord had shut off the steam and
hot water. His last valet was loiter-
ing in the street, lowering at Tubb's
window. He examined his mail-all
bllls; not a single pink note nor a po-
lite invitation. So he laved his hand
some face with cold water and per-
fume and began to think as vigorously
rnhhif hot 1,o~ -
After breakfast he picked up his
paper, lighted a cigarette and reclined
His eye fastened on brief dispatch
from Albany, which read:
Clifford A. Rogers, the millionaire
lumber factor, formerly of Michigan
died here tonight. So He leaves
an enormous fortune and his youns
wife . charming n,
children She is devoted t,
philanthropy T."
Tubb dropped the paper, grabbed
again, reached for scissors, clippe'
the Albany dispatch and with. unaccus
toned fervor and vulgarity murmured
''Me to Albany! Me for the widow
In half an hour, faultlessly dressed
gloved, gr0omed and debennair, b
sauntered into an Office in the Gasco1
ade Building upon the door of whic
was the legend:
fluff & Peak, Bankers
Mr.. Peak was glad to see Mr.. Tubl
but became bit ferrety when the la
ter unfolded his business. He urge
his plan to marry the Albany wido'
and his need Of financial help for tt
campaign; claimed old acquaintant
with the Rogers family and, with COZ
scious plausibility, predicted that
could win and marry the prize spro
ably within six months, certainly wit
in e year"
"How much will you need?" sa
Huff, twiddling his pencil. -
II should think three thousand wou
see me through" yawned J. Llewell,
Tuo5 with assuring sang froid.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1902-03-13
Japan.

Japan is a progressive nation. She
is quick to adopt and adapt the ideas
Of more advanced peoples. She has
been, as a whole, on such prominent
and continuous exhibition for the past
quarter of century that, at first
glance, her proposed monster exposi-
ton Of 1908 seems superfuous, but she
has learend that such expositions are
a great means of attracting visitors,
with whom profitable business can be
done, and it is good business policy
that extends this invitation to the
world to come on special shopping
expedition to Japan. - Philadelphia
Ledger.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1902-03-13
FARM TOPICS
Have Good Seed Potatoes.

Have Good Seed Potatoes.
Good seed potatoes are necessary il
a large crop is expected. Never at
tempt to economize on Seed: Get the
best. as any mistake made will last
Into the harvest. Use whole seed and
Civ more room in the rows. While the
sprouts from single eyes are breaking
the ground the tops Of whole potatoes
will be large enough to plow. Many
farmers have lost money by cutting
the potatoes into small pieces in order
to reduce the cost, but for every dollar
saved, they have lost from five to ten
! in the crop.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1902-03-13

tight, and should have a coat or two
Of paint, especially in the joints. 1t
should be set on. locust, oak or stone
sills for the sake of durability. The
feeder can be made as long as wanted,
and at each end Of the trough board
should be nailed Oh to prevent the corn
being pushed out on the ground
American Agriculturist.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1902-03-13

Here is an otltline Of the motions to
be gone through with in ordinary
ab1utions, according to an authority:
/. From the centre of the forehead
outward to the temple Nand round the
outer angle of the eye. Note we'll that
the eyes should only be patted. not
wiped, in drying.
2. From the lower margin of the
eye downward over the cheek to the
base Of the lower jaw.
8. Over the nose, compressing it on
either side below the bridge.
4. From the centre Of the forehead
upward to the scalp border.
5. While the left hand sweeps back
toward the hair atthea back margin
of the temple, the right hand is
brought downward past the outer
angle of the eye.-New York News.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1902-03-13
Cause OF Consu1nption.

Statistics collected in Germany
showed that more than fifty per cent.
of the cases of consumption could be
traced to the habitual breathing Of
dust tainted with Injurious substances.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1902-03-13
A Self Feeder For Hogs.

But little need be said in describing
the self feeder here Illustrated. It is
built of inch lumber and the sides are
six feet high. The roof is made water
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1902-03-13

Tome is to be electrically lighted
with power from the Marnore Falls.
seventy miles distant.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1902-03-13
THE or HAND SLED;

Now that winter is a-comin' with the |
sleigh bells an the snow,
I am kind O. sort O. minding of the days
long ago,
When we uster 60 a-skatin' an a-takin'
moonlight rides,
With the sweet and rosy damsels snuggled
warmly at our sides;
But of all the sports in winter that wor.
SHIPPED as boy,
An the one that gave thrillin' an hair
raism' sort o joy,
An would cause my ears TO tingle an my
cheeks git rosy-rea,
Was a-coastin' down the II, boiler on my
Hand
Sledl
How we always rster banker for an early
fall O. snow,
An we didn't care copper if the winter
winds did blow,
For, when Struggled meath the blankets
twas no trouble to keep warm,
An be lulled to pleasant dream-land by
the howiin' of the storm:
How the trees would snap an crackle, an
the old farmhouse would creak,
An the snow drift to the winders when
the blizzard's voice would shrek!
But the first thing in the mornin' when
we'd gotten out o. bed,
We would hustle for the holler with that
or
Sled!
How the boys an girls would gather at
the top O. Slocum's Hill,
Jest beyond the 81 red school house, near
McGufy's cider mill;
Every eye would be a-sparkle, every ruddy
cheek aglow, :,
With the fascinatin' pleasure that we
there would undergo;
When we'd get our pretty damsels an
chored safely at our side,
Every female heart a-futter at the pros
poets of the ride,
Then, with anxious apprehension or our
features overspread,
We would 50 a-scootin' ID downward on our
Sled!
Oh, the memories Of boyhood, an the OF
familiar days,
That will come a-crowdin' forward in a
sort O misty haze!
Bringin' up the pleasant features of the
friends we uster know,
In the dim an distant fancies of the happy
long ago.
Oh, the peasant recolections that will
crowd feller's mind,
OF the ol'-tme sports an' pleasures that
cur manhood's left behind!
An we sometimes sigh. an banker for the
days that long have fed,
Since we took that farewell journey on the
or
Sled!
Los Angeles Times.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1902-03-13
Growing Corn

Secretary Wilson said, after return
ing from his inspection of the corn
crop last fall, that there were many
fields injured by the heat whitening
the tassels so that they failed to fer
tilize the silk; but this was much less
noticeable where there was an abund-
ance of organic or vegetable matter
from plowed under grass roots. Shall
low cultivating frequently, so as to
maintain dust mulch Of two or three
inches on the surface, also seemed a
benefit where it was practiced, as it
prevented evaporation of moisture be-
low, as also the organic matter helped
to retain moisture in the soil. Much
of the bottom land ls too wet in the
spring, causing the corn roots to spread
out too near the surface, and also to
dry up when the drought came. Such
land should be underdrained that this
surplus moisture may be carried away,
the ground be ready to work earlier,
and the roots to strike down deeper.
Dairy Feeds.
Among the more OF less SucceSSluI
dairy feeds are certain by-products Of
starch. and cereal food anufacturing
plants. These are known as gluten
feeds, oat feeds, etc. At the Massa-
chusetts State station the nutritive
effect of the gluten meal WIS found
to be slightly higher than that of all
equal weight Of linseed meal. The
Vermont station found that gluten
meal has considerably greater feed
ing value as corn germ feed.
At the Pennsylvania station results
indicate that for milk and butter pro
duction dried brewers grains and
buckwheat middllng are equally valu-
able when fed judiciously as part of a
balanced ration. So far as could be
observed, neither of these foods pro-
duced a detrimental effect upon the
flavor or quality Of the milk and but
ter. The Massachusetts, station found
brewers grains an excellent substitute
for wheat bran in a diet for milcl
cows.-Indiana Farmer.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1902-03-13
NEW sERIES--vOL. XXI. No. s.

skin, while the latter does just the
opposite, thus overcoming the disad-
vantages Of life in an unhealthy at
mosphere.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1902-03-13
|Tuhh $ FINANCIAL Watsrluu
- ~ - ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ -

LEWELLYN TUBB was six
feet tall, built like a key
~ stone, handsome as Apollo
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1902-03-13
The Care of the Face.

An important question is that Of
keeping the face free from all super
fetal impurities, including the fire.
quently abnormal flow Of oil from the
glands as well as the dead particles of
the scurf skin, which is always re-
newing itself. The best way is by
friction and soap and warm water.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-08
DE CASTELLANE TN.SEA TED !
HIS ELECTION To THE FRENCH CHAN
Der OF DEPUTIES INvALIDATED

Farls' Nov. AFTER an exciting debate the
Chamber of Deputies to-day, by 27S to 30 votes
lhVahdated the election OF Count Boni de Castel-
lane as member Of the House. The question
came up when the Committee on Contested
Elections presented its report without recon-
mendation, leaving the Chamber to pass on the
question Emile Chauvin made a bitter attack
on Count de Castenane. declaring he had been
guilty Of irregularities. and saying that the
count had accused his opponent Of being of Ger
man descent and Dreyfusard. In the course
OF MS speech NJ. Chauvin declared that Count
ue Castellane, in order TO warm the enthusiasm
or his partisans. abandoned all reserve and
through his agents, gave unlimited credit in
hotels inns and drinking places, until the dis
tTlct was gay with fetes and merrment during
the campaign.
count de Castellane replied chasing the
charges as false. He said he had been accused
OF buying the election and practising charity for
election purposes. Nothing of the kind had ever
been proved. he declared. and he closed his de-
renee with an appeal to the Chamber to uphold his
election which, he asserted, truly represented
the wishes OF the inhabitants of the Bases
Alpes district. The count delivered his reply in
vehement tones. and hurled back with indigna-
ton the accusations OF NJ. Chauvin, which, he
declared. We're an attack upon the integrity and
honesty OF his constituency He explained
further. that he had helped some poor working
mems organizations. but that he had asked
nothing in return.
When the president of the Chamber an
nounced the result Of the vote Count Boni arose
and started for the door. His friends crowded
around him, shaking his hand. The business of
the Chamber was suspended temporarily while
the count was escorted the exit. Just before
he left the Chamber he turned and shouted de-
family; Gentlemen, I will be with you again."
During the debate there was much disorder.
the members Of the Left applauding the attacks
on Count de Castelane and jeering at his reply,
while the counts Republican associates gave
him hearty applause.
The result Of the vote makes necessary an
other election in the Basses-Alpes district.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-08
THE ARMY TRANSPORT SERVICE.

Washington. Nov THE annual report Of Quar-
termaster General NJ. J. Ludington is review OF
the work done by his department in the last year.
The most interesting is what he has to say
regarding the transports. view Of the desire in
quarters TO dispose Of them. He says that
the ships fitted up in the best possible shape for
the transportation OF troops and that representa-
es OF foreign nations have asked for plans Of the
fittings, with view 10 improving their transports
The report continues:
Nearly every ship sailing from Manila had on
board about hundred sick. who were provided
with every attention and comfort in the transport
hospitals that would be found in well regu-
lated hospital ashore Of the many thousands Of
persons VINO have been transported on the vessels
Of the army transport service since its inception not
n the fittings accommodations upon the army
transports
II View OF this excellent record and OF the
perience the department IN its futile efforts TO
secure suitable commercial ships for the trans
portatiOn Of the armies during the war with
Spain, and the further fact that when withdrawn
from active service the transports cannot be ad-
vantsg eously disposed OF by sale l am firmly con-
WINGED that even though circumstances should per-
nit the withdrawal of the transports from regular
line service the Philippine Islands. II would be
wise policy retain a sufficient number OF trans
ports part OF the equipment OF the army. 10
be economically cared for and kept IN such con-
dltOn 70 be promptly available for any enneF-
gency which may arise requiring the transportation
Q! troops on the ocean
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-08
EXPORTS OF MANTFA cTrRES
FOR THE FIRST NINE MONTHS THE SEC
OND HIGHEST IN THE HISTORY
OF THIS COUNTRY.

Reaching a figure upequalled. save in 1900 the
exports from the United States in the first nine
months Of the current year afford striking com
mentary on the general prosperity OF the country
The increase in the value of copper exports alone
is al0OoO0o over last years exports The compar-
ison OF the figures of the present year with those
OF a similar period in 1892 shows the remarkable
strides made in the export of manufactures. Inc
value for the first nine months of 1892 was SllZo-
O24 this year it was $3l13 O2,44l. increase Of
nearly 200 per cent
The reduction in exports of steel and iron manu-
features in the present year as compared with last
is only 100000 though the increased home demand
is shown by the fact that the importations OF IRON
and steel manufactures have increased Sl30V'""'
the total for the first nine months this year being
nearly double that of the figure for the first nine
months of last year. Cotton manufactures exported
also show marked increase having gained nearly
100000 in the present year
The following tables, prepared by the Treasury
Bureau of Statistics show the principal articles eA
ported from the United States in the hrSt nine
months of the present year, compared with Ilose
OF 1901: