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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-19
THE WORST FORM.

Multitudes sing the praises Of Kodol
which is making SO many sick people wei
and weak people strong by digestins
what they eat, and by Transforming theil
food into pure, rich, blood. Mrs. Cranill
of Troy, I. T., writes: 'For a number
of years 1 was troubled with indigestion
in the worst form. Finally I was induced
TO use Kodol and after four bottles l an
entirely cured.-W. Fl. King Drug Co.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-19
A Fox Hunt.

Fayetteville, N =, Nov. 18.-(Special)
On Saturday there was a most enjoy
able fox hunt southwest of here, and
after an exciting chase fox was caught
In the party were Misses Dora Nc
Lester, of Birmingham, Ala; Lilly
Gray, of Raleigh; Lillian Slocombi
Messrs. Freeman. H. E. c. Bryant. OF
Charlotte; w. A. Vanstory, Charles
Haigh, Jr.. j. w. Ingold and l.. A. Will
hanson, master of the hounds.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-19
A wRETCHED MILLIONAIRE.

The story is told of the owner of sew
cral railroads who was unable to buy
relief from the nerve twisting agony oil
neuralgia. 1t is an unlikely tale. The
sick man must have known that Perry
Davis Painkiller would help him at once
as it has helped SO many thousands OF
sufferers in the past sixty years. There
is but one Painkiller, Perry Davis.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-19

FOR SALE.-A FINE FARM, CON
tanning $50 acres, so acres cleared and
good water, dwelling and out-houses.
Balance we'll timbered; 31a miles from
st. Pauls and Az miles from Cape
Fear River Presbyterian, Methodist
and Baptist churches all within l to
9la miles. Apply to w. b. BURNS,
st. Paul's Robson county, N. c.
11-1S-2t.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-19

DISTRICT MANAGER IN EACH DIS
trict at salary of $500 per week and
expenses, payable weekly, to represent
large manufacturing establishment
known to every bank in the United
States. man of good habits and en-
ergy required. Experience not neces-
sary. Apply, stating age and quail
tications, to Manager, Depot X 2 +. O.
Box 824, Philadelphia, Pa.
11-9-sun and wed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-19

HARRIS STEAM DYE WORKS WILL
clean and dye your clothing and make
new hats of your old ones. Second
hand goods bought and sold. East
IIargett street. 13-tf
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-19

to some of the subjects which, in them
selves were necessarily dry.
The Baptist Young Peoples Union have
determined to do it again on some ap-
propriate occasion.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-19

WANTED.-TO RENT OR BUY A
seven or eight room house, with mod
ern conveniences on North Blount,
North Wilmington. or North Halifax
street. Apply X, News and Observer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-19
BEFORE YO-

BEFORE YOU DECIDE ON THE
present for your friend, sec our Fancy
Baskets and Boxes, filled with "ROYS-
TIERS CANDY"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-19

Probably a small boy never so thor
oughly realizes that fighting is wicked
as when he is getting the worst of the
encounter.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-19
FOR Asthma use CHE
NEY'S EXPECTORANT.
One Cent a Word.

NO ADVERTIsEME;JTs TAKEN FOR
.EsS THAN rs CENTS AN INsERTIoN.
ASH MUST ACCOMPANY OEDER. SIZE.
.IAL DISCOUNTS ON LONG CON
Tracts.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-19

WANTED-FIRST CLASS MACHIN-
list and two strong boys to learn the
moulding business. Address, J. II.
Gill's Foundry and Machine Shops,
Raleigh, n. G. 1115-12t.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-19

REGISTERED PHARMACIST WANTS
position at once; single "Sual," care
News and Observer.
11-19-e. o. d. At.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-19

WANTED. - BOOK BINDER AND
Ruler. A permanent position for good
man. Address, Buchanan Mfg Co.,
Petersburg, Va.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-19

$780, 900 TO LOAN AT SIX PER CENT.
interest on approved collateral Sc
curity. Raleigh Savings Bank.
11-15-tf.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-19

WANTED - REGISTERED DRUG
Clerk; state salary, age, experience,
ETC., w. W. Parker, Henderson, N. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-19

THE VERDICT OF THE CONSUMERS
of fine Candy, is that "ROYSTER'S So
is the best.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-19

Name it tenderly-this dying day.
Bring flowers and wreaths to wind it
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-03-11
QUEER S1oRbF5

a stream with peculiar properties
flows near Tucson, Ariz. Wood and
vegetables and other soft substances
throWn into it become petrified 1t is
customary for visitors to leave pota-
toes in it for few weeks enclosed in
wire receptacles and find them turned
to stone.
The women of Finland of the lower
classes perform arduous labor that in
other countries is usually assigned to
males. They wheel handcarts and bar
rows of various descriptions containing
heavy burdens. They also sweep the
streets, act as boatmen and even assist
in loading, ships.
1t is reported that a camera has been
placed so as to take each day one pic
ture of the new building of the depart
ment of physics of the Cornell Uni
versity, now being constructed, with
the object of producing hereafter a
moving picture of the building from
its beginning to it's completion.
Birds are made to take their own
pictures by the ingenious apparatus of
o. &. Pike. an English photographer.
bait of fat is placed on an electrical
wire which is so connected with q
camera that when the bait Is removed
the camera shutter is released, giving
an instantaneous exposure of the SEN
sitive plate.
The average weight of engines on
German State railways is 42.67 tons,
while those in use on private roads av-
erage 37.6S tons. During the year
1899 446 engines were purchased by
the State railways and 56 by private
companies. In the year 1898 $3.50, 900
was spent for the purchase of new and
the repair of old engines on private
lines.
There is considerable amusement in
some of the census tables, and jokes
are going the rounds over the fact that
Chicago has more hogs than New York,
but that New York leads in the matter
of goats. Pennsylvania beats all other
States in the number of mules, which
fact is mentioned in relation to it's fac
tiOnal politics.
There is a large number of profess
sional bee hunters" in the West and
Southwest of Texas. Small caves and
dark recesses formed by shelving rock
abound along the waterways of the
Texan rivers. They are the natural
hives Of the wild bees, and take the
place of the hollow tree trunks of the
forest regions of the northern country.
VI,
by the bees, and in many instances they
have been found to be literally filed
with honey.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-03-11
Origin of q Joke.

DR.. Finders Fletrie, the eminent
archaeologist, announces that he has
deciphered the cuneiform inscription OIL
a tablet he excavated in the plains Of
Assyria,- and believes that it is a copy
of a prehistoric comic paper. Among
other items, it contains the following
merry jest, which bears strangely fa-
miliar sound:
Now, there were gathered together
at the place of the telling of stories,
many of them that have lived long in
the land, and one of them lifted up his
voice, and said:
"'Behold. it groweth cold with much
extremeness.'
'Whereupon another made answer,
saying:
"'Verfly, it doth. But let us separate
and get hence, for here cometh Me
thusalem, the aged. and if we tarry
he will even tell US again of the cold
spell of the year 4O.'
"And they gat hence with much
speed. Baltimore American.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-03-11
Garments They Removed.

A prominent Sunday school worker of
indianapolis, ]. NJ. DUNCAN, was con-
Quoting a review of the Sunday school
lessons of the quarter at his old home
church in the country north Of Franklin
and discussing customs Of Biblical
times.
'Now, In those days, children. what
did they do when they entered a
house?" he asked.
"Took off their Shoes" came a chorus
Of response.
"Ah, that's right, children. But now
adays what do you take off when you
enter houseY he asked. expecting to
hear them say "Your hat"
But there was silence for a time and
much thinking; then one little fellow
held up his hand.
"Well, what is it?"
"Your overshoes," said the little fel-
low confidently.
The teacher at this point announced
a song.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-03-11
SCIENCE HAS A OWNING ROD
THAT SEsAMES "WTTCH HAZEL. >

Science has armed herself with a d.
vining rod which cannot be open to the
suspicion which has ever attached to
the pronged twig of witchhazel. A
simple apparatus has been devised for
the locating of ores and mineral-bear-
ing rock and earth.
The new device pretty nearly elimin-
ates the element of chance in mining
operations, The principle involved is
that vein of ore is a better conductor
of electricity than the earth around it.
Two steel rods are connected with
each other. with an electric battery,
and with Il delicate instrument which
measures the resistance of the circuit.
The rods are driven into the ground.
and light current is sent through the
connecting wire. The current, to COM
plete its circuit. must travel through
the earth from the end of one rod to the
end of the other. The resistance of the
earth is noted. and the rods are moved
to any positions. This is repeated until
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-03-11
GOOD
Short Stories

Henry Thomas Buckles thoughts and
conversation were always on a high
level. Once he remarked: Men and
women range themselves into three
classes, or orders, of intelligence; you
can tell the lowest class by their habit
Of always talking about persons; the
next by the fact that their habit Is al
ways to converse about things; the
highest by their preference for the dis
cussion Of ideas"
1t In said that one of David B. Hills
first lawsuits was a non-jury case in
which the opposing counsel was one Of
the best attorneys in New York State.
Hin gave a speech which lasted about
three hours. 1t was such a speech as
might be expected from young law
yer, and it was very trying to the court.
After he had finished his opponent
arose and said: MAY it please the court
intend to follow the example Of my
young friend, and submit the case with
out argument" Hill lost the case.
When asked what he thought Of a
certain captain who frequented the
Essex links a Scotch caddie said:
"Weel, sir, he's a vera nice gentleman
an a good gaufer. but he's awfu' nerra
-awfu' nerra." "Narrowl What do
you mean, Donald?' "Weel, sir, it wis
this way. Efter the game was over, and
/ had carried his clubs up tae the house,
he says: Donald, will ye hae a draw?
and said: 4 do We vera pleased so
he gets the bottle, an he pourin' AVA
intae a glass. an wantin' tae be gen.
teel, says: Stop! stop!-an' he stopped"
L. r. Stockwell. the popular actor,
says that some years ago in this city,
when Peter Jackson, the colored pugil-
ist, was feature in revival Of Uncle
Toms Cabin" "Bilp' Nye was to have
lectured at the Baldwin Theater, but
was greeted by so small an audience
that he excused himself and went over
to hear Jackson talking of the pearly
gates to Little Eva. After the perform
ance Stockwell met Nye in the lobby Of
the theater, and he exclaimed: Hello.
Nye! What did you think Of Peter"
"Well," responded the humorist. dryly,
" UuI CACiC
Ironically he is the worst l ever saw"
Philadelphia boasts of a setter called
Bill. who recently aroused a sleeping
family in burning house, when delay
would have meant death, and then him.
self carried little child to safety. Bill
was asleep at the foot of the stairs OH
the first floor, shortly after midnight,
when the house caught fire. When the
smoke aroused him the family was still
asleep and unconscious Of danger. He
instantly bounded up the stairs, bark
ing furiously at every step, until he
reached the rooms of his owners, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Shannon, and tugged
at the bedclothes with his teeth. Mr..
Shannon awoke, and, alarmed by the
smoke, leaped out of bed, but before
he could get into his clothes the dog
had caught the nightdress of Elvina.
6-year-old daughter Of the family,
between his teeth. dragged her to the
floor, and bore her out into the hallway.
where her parents took the child from
him and carried her to the street.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-03-11

a marked reduction of resistance Is
noted. Then the operators know that
one or both of the steel rods are over
or nearly oyer a body of mineral. By
mineral is narrowed down until the
vein of ore can be mapped out with alb
solute accuracy.
Minerals have been located at depth
of 500 feet, and the operat tors of the de-
vice say that. so far as they know. there
need be no limit to the depth at which
they can work
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-03-11
MRS. G.. H. CHAPPELIs

st . constant disadvantage. This Is
why, for the past twenty-five years,
thousands of women have been con-
fiding their troubles to US, and our
advice has brought happiness and
health to countless women in the U S.
Mrs. Chappen, of Grant Park, ILL.,,
whose portrait we publish, advises all
suffering women to use Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, as it
and womb she, therefore, speaks from
knowledge, and her experience ought
to give others confidence. Address Mrs
Pinkham's Laboratory, Lynn, Mass.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-03-11
Unable to Stand for Months Because of
Sprained Ankles.

Sprained Ankles.
CURED BIZ ST. JACOBS OIL.
From the Cardiff Times.
Among the thousands of voluntary
endorsements of the great value of St.
Jacobs Oil for sprains, stiffness and
soreness, is that of Mrs. G. Thomas,
4 Alexandra Road, Gelli, Ysbrod, near
Pontypridd. South Wales, who says
1T is with great pleasure that I add
my willing testimony to the invaluable
excellence of your celebrated st. Jacobs
Oil, as experienced in my own case. I
sprained both my ankles in walking
down some steps so severely that I was
unable to stand for several months.
The pain suffered was most severe,
and nothing that / used helped me
until / applied st. Jacobs Oil, when
they Immediately became better and
in a short time was able to 60 about,
and soon after was quite cured. am
now determined to advise all persons
suffering from pains to use this WON
derful remedy, which did so much for
me-"
Mrs. Thomas does not enlighten US
as to what treatment she pursued dur
ing the months she was unable to stand i,
and during which time she was suffer-
ing so much, but we venture to suggest
that had she called in any we'll known
medical man he would at once have
prescribed St. Jacobs Oil. for it has
conquered pain upwards of so years,
and doctors know there is nothing so
good. The proprietors of St. Jacobs
Oil have been awarded twelve gold
medals by different international exhi-
bitions as the premier pain-killing rem
edy of the world. The committees
who made the awards were in each in
stance composed largely Of the most
eminent medical men obtainable. Mrs.
Thomas did not know the high opinion
in which St. Jacobs Oil is held by
almost every progressive medical man.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-03-11
CArARRH CANNOT BE CURED

With local applications, as they cannot reach
the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a blood or
constitutional disease, and in order to cure it
you must take internal remedies. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly
on the blood and mucous surfaces. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is not quack medicine. 1t was
prescribed by one of the best physicians in this
country for years, and is regular prescription.
1t is composed of the best tonics known, COM
bined with the best blood purifiers, acting di-
rectly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect
ombination of the two ingredients is what pro.
duces such wonderful results in curing catarrh.
Send for testimonials, free.
r. CHENEY & CO., Proprs., Toledo, O,
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-03-11
WELL LIGHTED STORES.
The M. s. M. Arcs are Causing Quite a Stir.

Nothing is more annoying than a
poorly lighted store. From the time of
old tallow dips millions of people have
been bothered by insufficient light when
the evening comes. But now it seems
the whole question is settled by the
beautiful, brilliant, economical "M &
M" Arc Lamps that are becoming so
popular. They are cheap, too. Write
to G. w. Lord, Portland, Oregon, for a
circular telling you all about them.
You'll be glad you wrote. Agents are
wanted in every town,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-03-11

There Is a pathetic little story told OF
one of the Russian children of the royal
family. She was very fond of white
swans, and her father had great num-
Der of them brought to the castle lakes
to please the little daughter. But
while she was still very small she died,
leaving the castle quite desolate. The
sad father could no longer bear the
sight of the beloved white swans, so he
had black ones substituted in memory
of the gentle child.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-03-11
vlthou. ExaeseratIon. Of Cour,e.

s'What We want in this town" said
the manager of the opera house, sis
real hot show. The classic drama is
all right for them that like it, but we
want something sizzling or it won't CO."
"My dear sir" replied the advance
agent with quiet confidence and that
strict yeracity for which he was justly
noted, sat the last two towns we
on the theater buildings. Chicago
Post.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-03-11
TELLING His Friend.

Friend (over the wire after dinner)-
Your wife is certainly a brilliantly
handsome woman. should think you
would be jealous of her.
His Host (confidentially)-To tell
you the truth, Seymour. am. Inever
invite anybody here that sane woman
could possibly take the least fancy to.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-03-11
Her Duties.

eve have deaf and dumb member
of our Woman's Club" said Miss Cab
beigh to young Mr.. Duggleby.
"Indeed," gurgled the youth, 81
should think she would be at disad-
vantage"
"Oh, my, no! Why, we let her
make all the motions"
And the next day Harold Duggleby
smiled audibly several times, having
charted the remark and arrived at an
understanding of its import.-Balti-
more American.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-03-11
Death Preferred to Baths.

Jacob Baker was arrested in Pitts.
burg while trying to commit suicide, the
reason for his attempt being that during
a term in the workhouse, from which
he had just been discharged. he had
been "humiliated" by having to bathe
once a week. When he told the magis-
trate this he was sent to the workhouse
for more baths.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-03-11
Where He Went for Il.

Albert was sent down town by his
mother to get some horse radish which
she needed for her pickles.
After quite long absene he came
back home tired and empty handed.
SWELL, where is the horseradish?"
asked his mother.
"Why, mother, I went to every liv-
cry stable in town, and they didn' t
have bit," answered Albert with a
weary sigh.-Tit-Bits.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-03-11
Order From the Philippines.

Among recent orders from Philip
pine headquarters is the following:
ssThe metallic lining of boxes and
packages belonging to the United
States, used to protect matches and
other articles from moisture, and when
no longer needed will be melted and
thrown into deep water or otherwise
disposed of in such manner as to pre-
vent recovery"
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-03-11
Hoods Jarsapariiia
and Pills

Are the medicines to take-they do
the work thoroughly and agreeably
and never fail to do it.
Hoods are the medicines you
have always heard recommended.
II cannot recommend Hoods sarsaparilla
too highly as a spring medicine. When We
take IL in the spring we all feel better through
the summer" MRS. s. II. NEAL, McCrays, Pa
HooHs Sarseparlya promises 70
cure and keeps fhe S9ro11fse.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-03-11
March
Apnl May

There is a best time for doing
everything-that is, time when Il
thing can be done to the best ad-
vantage, most easily and most eff
fectively. Now is the best time
for purifying your blood. Why ?
Because your system is now trying
to purify it-you know this by the
pimples and other eruptions that
have come on your face and body.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-03-11
Satisfied.

"My FRIEND" said the very severe
person, ''treasure the precious mo-
ments. Think, with the deep awe
which the subject deserves to COM
mand, upon the fact that time is swift
ly feeting and stays for no man."
"That's all right" answered the
CHEEKY citizen; ''I want it to fleet. If
time were stationary I'd be out of work.
You see, I'm watchmaker."- Wash
ingtOn Star.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-03-11
Division of Labor.

'sHe is very rich, but insufferably
vulgar" she said
''And yet you are going to marry
him?" returned her dearest friend.
"Yes. You see, I've figured it out
that I can look after his money and
leave the vulgarity to him. He can
care for it at the club, and he ought
to be thankful, don't you think?"-
Chicago Post.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-03-11

IRVING Situation.

Miss Amateur-Can't you give me
q part with more speaking in it?
Theatrical manager For what
reason?
Miss Amateur-Well, before going
on the stage belonged to a woman's
debating club, and not having a chance
to say much, goes very i'll with me-
Ohio State Journal
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-03-11
At the Grand Opera,

tsWhat's the big feller a-doin of now,
Maria?'
"Hush! He's a-singin' of song in
German. What do you want?'
81 wants." said the Billville citizen
in hoarse whisper, "to cuss some
in English. ."-Atlanta Constitution.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-03-11
To Be Envied.

Castleton-I envy you.
Clubberly-What for?
Didn't you say you were obliged to
attend a deep philosophical discussion
lasting several hours?'
But l don't see that's anything to
envy me for"
We'll. I've got to go to society func-
ton and talk about nothing.
Free Press.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-03-11
louhlX Answered.

"Do you object to cigarette smoker"
asked Young Softleigh, as he prepared
to light one of the undertaker's de-
lights.
"Really, don't know" replied Miss
Cutting. "No gentleman ever smoked
one in my presence. Chicago News.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-03-11
She Found Out.

Miranda Milkweed - Law, child,
how'd your head get to be so bigf
Emerson Longfellow Beaconstreet-
1t is caused, madam, by superabund-
ance of cerebral cortex in the lower
frontal lobe, an ultra vascular growth
of the midbrain and extraordinary de-
velopmental phenomena in the medulla
oblongata. This condition has for its
primary causation excessive intellectual
strenuosity.-Chicago News.