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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-07-17
A Weed That May Make Thin Folk
Fat.

Fenugreek may prove the long
sought cure for consumption. That
its use will convert the angles Of the
thinnest maidens into graceful curves
is also claimed. All this comes
through the introduction of a small
weed like plant by the department of
agriculture, and the development of
latent qualities Of that plant which
have been known and taken advan-
tage of by the ancient races of the far
east for thousands of years.
Among the people living in the
northern portions of Africa and in
east Asia, the traveller has long no.
ticed the predominance of fleshy wo-
men, and the closer students of these
peoples have come to know that the
woman Of greatest rotundity is the
reigning belle.
Explorers of the department of
agriculture searching for plants that
might be introduced into this coun-
try observed these conditions and
sought for the cause. They we're
told of the fenugreek and of the re-
course on the part of the thin maiden
of the east to it as she approached the
age in life when she sought a mate.
The mystical plant was investigated
and found growing abundantly and
with little cultivation.
1t grew close to the ground and
yielded a seed, yellow and odorous,
which was the material that produced
the flesh when properly taken. To
the surprise of the Investigators, this
seed was found not to be a stranger,
in that it has long been generally
used in America as the principal in
gredient of condition powders for
stock, and it's odor is familiar to eve
ry farm lad.
The plant was introduced a year or
two ago by the department., and has
been grown abundantly in many re-
gions, particularly in California.
1t is held among physicians, many
of whom are now trying fenugreek
for their patients, that, aside from
the strength added by the accumula-
ton of flesh and ability through that
strength to combat the disease, the
flesh is in itself antagnostic to the
tuberculosis bacteria, and that it's
presence aids a cure. The simple,
homely remedy of fenugreek may
therefore accomplish more than the
science in combating the deadliest
peril of civilization.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-07-17

than ever before. and the excursion
train for farmers will carry them to
largest tracts valued at $500 and S225
per acre which are paying dividends
'siust CROWN corn" The visit to
the National Corn exposition
will also demonstrate the great
profit to be made from old lands
when farming is done partly with
the head.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-07-17
It Can't Be Beat.

The best OF all teachers is expert
ence. g. NJ. Harden. Of Silver City.
North Carolina. says: II ind Elec-
trio Bitters does all that's claimed
for 1t. For Stomach. Liver and Kid
ney troubles 1t can't be beat. have
tried 1t and 1nd 1t a most excellent
medicine" Mr.. Harden is right; it's
the best Of all medicines also for
weakness. lame back. and all run
down conditions. Best too for chills
and malaria. Sold under guarantee
at Diehl & Browns drug store. soc
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-07-17
just Exactly Right.

81 have used DR.. Kings New Life
Pills for several years. and find them
just exactly right" says Mr.. A. A.
FELTON,, of Harrisville, N. Y. New
Life Pills relieve without the least
discomfort. Best remedy for consti-
patton, biliousness and malaria. CSC.
at Diehl & Browns drug store.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-07-17
Best the World Affords.

"It gives me unbounded pleasure
to recommend Bucklen's Arnica
Salve," says j. w. Jenkins, of Chapel
Hill, N. G. Il am convinced it's the
best salve the world affords. 1t cured
a felon on my thumb, and 1t never
fails to heal every sore. burn or
wound to which it is applied. Csc.
at Diehl & Browns drug store.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-07-17
What Hurts.

II hate to call on a GIRL" said
Tom. who can't do anything but in
dulge in small talk"
Yes" replied the wise Dick,
especially if what she has to say is
a very short '~no.'"-Washington
Herald.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-08
The Great state Fair.


The Great State Fair, to lie held
10 Raleigh, October 1917 promises
to be the best ever held IN the
State.
Premiums have been. increased
aud the agricultural, Industrial ard
educatiopal displays will be unex.
celled. The County exhibits will
be . feature Haywood county vii
show the resources AID possibilities
OF the glorious vest, ecnp eting with
counties from the east 4
The Virginia Horticultural S .ci
ETY. will have a magnificent di<pla.
Of fruit simply for exhibition par
poses aud not coU re,lng Ter preIi
ums. Cattle will be hereffom Ken
lucky aud poultry iron. al. Over tie
country.
The attractions will n.c,nle
Bcachy. in the n%arsellou, Strobe!
Air Ship ua~tgstlng the clouds. His
hip under Lerfect control, sails as
easily ard gra:ei..lly as a bird. This
Istlhe ship that SC, Washinglon Mid
aud broke mp a session OF Congress.
the members rushing from their
seats to. S e the wonderful sight.
The automobile race With ire
mendous ma,hiaes gring a mile a
minute will be a thrilling sigh.
One OF the most beautiful sights
will be the dress parade and ext.ihi.
ton drill of.tfle Batta!icn of TIE A.
d NJ College.
Another eatnre will lie the grand
Floral Parade Of decorated fl,ats.
Quincy viii dive daily f-om q
Eine,y loot ladder into a three loot
ta,.k Of water, and Marvellous Mel
vile, King Of the Trap. re. will give
performances between the heats on
the races, aud Alfreno and his ch l.
-dren will do hair raising s,unls on
the high-wire.
Fast horses will Be here and will
almost certainly lower the track re
cord OF the State.
The Midway viii te full of c!. an
b;ga GAS, shows and will afford
llenty cfefr. ],
Toy whips viii not be allowed on
the Grooads aud notice is given tba,
any found wiil he forfeited.
CITY water at the Fair Gronn Is 10
abundance
Special excursions on al lines,
low rates.
Conc have a good tine.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-08

At any ,ine when your s.om.
ach IS not in good condition. you
should take Kodol. because Kodei
d'sests all .,he food you eat, and it
supplies health aud strength for the
stomach in that way. You take
hodol jnsl for a lice while when
You have slight attacks OF 1ndiges
ton, and you take it ju-t a little
longer IN order to get relief from
severe attacks of ~Inligestion OF
Nervous Dyspepsia. Try Kodo.to
day. Sold by w. A. Hayes, Dug:
gist.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-08

The Board ret Monday. Present.
Chairman McAdsms aud Commits.
sioaers Pickett and Browning.
Regular routine work was dis.
posed OF in the way of allowing ao
counts, passing road orders and
pro..idlng for outside poor, and no
business of general importance was
transacted at this session of ,hs
Board. =
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-08

Look up the local adv critic.
mers of the His.sboro Weed Co.,
and read it,.
We are glad to learn that our
friend, Mr.. Jack Saith. q Conttder
ate veteran, who has been quite i'll
at his home at Eaand, is REF oIted
as being on the real 10 recovery.
Every Denocra, in good stand
ing in Orange ceu.ty is a delegate
the Senatorial Convention which
will be held at Hi:lsboro, October
+ 18th, at II o'clock ID TO nominate
two candidates for the State Sena,e.
Some good speaker may be on hand
| to address the Convention.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-08

We are selling better shoes TOR
less money than we sod / st tall.
Why don't you bri.,g a few Of those
halt grown roostcrs-the ones Just
TO ow-and get a few
pair of winter shoes
WEST END GROCERY Co.,,
The place to sell Puilels
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-08

Cloth All Wool and
Paint ALI Paint
Is cheaper than ehoddy cIoh or
shoidy paint. The l. & M. is. Zirsc
Metal made into Oxide If Zinc
combined with White Lead, aud
then made into paint with pure Lin
seed Oil in thousand gallon grind.
irgs and mixings. Wears long; ac-
tual cost only 81 90 per gallon
ii. w. & j. c. Webb L. & III.
Paint Agents.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-08
Notice to Debtors.

Tie Notes, Accounts and judy:
men,s due JatnesxW ebb, Jr. g
Bro. are placed in the hands of G.
M. Hayes, Agent, who viii call in
person for all balances due and give
receipts for all payments made.
JOHN w. GRAHAM.
Trustee for Jas Webb, Jr. 6 Bro.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-08

These ARE curious times. w
wonfd rather have q bushel of good
wheat for d pair of dollar shoes,
than bave your silver dollas for
same Tair. Try us.
WEST END GROCERY Co.,
The place to buy Under wear.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-08
WHERE BULLETS FLEW.

David Parker t Fayet,e. n. Y,
a veteran of the civil VA, xho las;
a leg at Gettysburg. Gays The
good Electric Bi.ters have done is
worth more than FIVE hundred dol
lars 10 me. | spent rach money
d~oc:o,iug tor a bad ease Of s,oma.,.
trouble. 10 little purpose. | then
triad q eetrie -B4tter.,rauh--t
,ared ne. l now take them as q
tonic. and they keep me strong and
.ell." Soc. al w. A. Hayes drug
StOfo. :
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-08
YAHn

We have bought out the Wood
Yard on King Street formerly
Owned by 0. B Gates, aud We are
now prepared to furnish al: kinds O!
sawed wood of any length. at shoi,
notice. When you vast Wood call
on us. Phone No q
HILLSBORO WOOD CO.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-08
COUNTY BOARD CT EDUCATION.

COUNTY BOARD CT EDUCATION.
The County Board of Education
met in regular session Monday
Present. Capt J. P. Locklart, Char
man, Rev. John G. Hocui,, Counsy
Superintendent. Of Schools and ex
ehcio Secretary Of the Board. and
Aessrs. Plckard and Forrest. The
session Has taken up with minor
school n,al,ers and in making a
q1a'ter'y settlement. with County
treasurer Parish Gu account OF the
echeo fund.
Superintendent Hosutt having
closed up his work. be tuFLed the
ttnca over 10 SIR. T Wiuga e An
oFews, who was elected some line
ago to fiji the vacancy caused by
Ire resignation OF Mr., Ho.uit, who
'etlres On account Of Ill health The
oath Of Office was administered TO
Saperlniendept Andrews by Mr.
Charles %Strsyhorn, Clerk OF the Sa
Perior Court, and the new Superin.
tetdent entered at once upon the
discharge IT his duties. He Will
make Hillsboro his home in the Deal
future.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-08

Every Democra, in this equity
must be up and doing.
State Fairs al Raleigh, October
12-l7. Reduced rates an al rail
reals.
-DeWit,'s Little Early Risers,
lie famous little liver pills. They
are small, sn,e, sale pills. Sold by
W: a. Hayes. Druggist.
- .!ter spending the sumner al
HlItborc, Miss Annie s. Nash left
here Tue-day to visit other relative
ana friends before she retarrs, 10 her
bone al Ta-boro
Mr.. D II Hamilton, Jr, hs.
qualified as Executor up,u tie es
ta'e OF his father, The late Major D
II tIaeuii;cn. See tie notice else
nhe-e il This paper.
We lad a very light frost OIL
Thursday morning. October LIST, and
on;Saturday and Sunday mornings
the thermometer registered 81 de
grees above zero, with ice Sunday
morning,
Hon. T. W. Beckett, Demo.
crate candidate for Attoruey-Gen.
ersl, vii. edl'esT The tesple a,
Hiiisbofo on Monday. Cc,ooer II
Ali citizens ere invited 10 be present
y hear tllc issues Ct the day dis
cassed.
See the advertisement; on ih;s
page Of Meyers Department Store
Greensboro, NC. Look it up and
read it, and when in need Of any
thing in their lice write 10 thea Of
make a visit to their store, ant
they will treat you right.
notwithstanding we haze haG
2 panic, a f1o1, AMI that this il
Residential election We r. it seen
that ali Of the schools and college
haze had nnre students at the be
ginning of the fall Term than ev,
befo7e il the history of the school
The Hillsto:o Democratic Gu
has been organized with orer CT
hundred mea. bers. Mir. Charles II
Robertson, Superintendent Of th
Emo Colt n Mills, is the Prcsideu'
and Mr.. Z. Marvin Lockbart, Secfe
tary-Ireasurer. Tbs Clab will ace
tE'ea a week.
-Ths O:ange County Sunda
Sehnol Convention will meet in tn
Methodist Church at Hilisboro G
Saturday, Oc., II, al 10 a. u. Ii
every Sunday Schoo! in the Count
EJECT four delega;e s to- this Cen.er
ton Mr. N. Is Brough,on an
Other prominent SPEAKERS ase el
peeted to attend. Ali come au
BRING your lunches
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-08

10 yards Androsoogeia Bleach.
ing for 81 90, or 5 dozen eggs,
Take q walk aud save 25 cents
WEST END tiRocEaY Co.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-08

We ray IS cents per bushel for
new corn. Bring a lnai and get
Winter Dress Goods, Shoes, &c.
WEST END GROCERY Co.
The pace TO buy Ose,a'ls and
Shirts.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-08

-"Aida Incandescent Mantle
Lamp" is the Best aud Cheapest
Light in the world. 1t burns kero-
sene oil at post of L ceut for 6
hours. Easy to light and no parts
to ge, out of order. /, is a com
plete Substitute tor gas and electric
light tor the home, country or city,
aud is q RAPID seller. You can rave
the Price OF a Ian p q a lew months.
Nh. JohnB. Kirkland, Il Il>b ,ro. n.
@. is the S lie Agent for Orange
Goun'y Mr. Kirkland will canvas
lie county for this wonderful lamp.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-08
post Hours.

Office cpens at 500 a N, Closes
at 7:30 p. III.
Mail going East closes 1915 a m.
and AS P. q.
Mai going West clos es 10 Is a
N. and $50 2. M:
Money Order books close a, 7:3o
p. N.
CHARLES 6. RosEMoND, P. NJ.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-08

The place where low prices and a
square deal go hand in hand.
WEST END GROCERY Co.,
The place TO sell Dried Fruit.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-08
TXECUTOaS' NOTICE.

; Having this day qualified as Ex-
ecutor of =. II. Hamilton. decease 4.
| he,ehy give notice 10 all per-
sons indebted to him 70 make prompt
payment to me, am. to sii persons who
have claims against ~her,;esiate to pre-.
arut the same TO nae, uAiy verified ac
,eerding TO law, Oh or before the 3.
daa OF Oct. 1909. otherwise this notie'
may be pleatud in bar CT recovery.
This the Ri day o! Oct. 1905.
ID. II. EAMiITCN..JR..
Executor.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-08

.1 Subscribe for The ORANGE
COUNTY OBSERVER. Only SLIGO
PEI annun. 3 mouths so cents.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-08
FALL AND WINTER

WI! 50 i lie here and We are opening up The handsomest and cheaps
lire of
g.. ID atz.s, Da Ess GOODS.
.n sil5.sETfE. H.TISTE, EPINGLINE IN BLACK, WITH
.na.WN ASt1-HI.UE, MOuAIRSI PANAMAS AND DANISH
Ii:,Fii thai ve ha>e ever had. Our prices 90 these goods are rish, All,
Sea xii: :a. tict il :on Unce SCI them.
.t cary zf..,s = fine stock ii HILIsBORO SUIFIEGs Thes
K ais arg ait NJ" -.e3 in quality, style anal tfce. If YOU need q neat
X: --p a.e - 80 i-N =. goods
.Mi Il II .I..iSa are anger ard prices lower tran y We sst
Isi III. FA n siSr Il ITI.E Ak and KEIFiiS KUNQUEROR Mems
/ = lies: b = All Misses Shoes. Il you once wear a pair al these shoe,
i. y VIII snl @.a...
We tap. inse royk f HARDWARE OF every description Tn
|. NJ >iiEa L *sis =st.OFESG Tcn will b. pleased with it
/. i,.. rri.r taat@ ~ skep a I'll! awI T.. ompIete line of FRESH GROCE
s.IfB.t I'D, IL. .seavs 6. eds. We handle nothing but the best 4
sci e .. =n"t = the cheapest.
Ci a. .e ~
I,G: friends,
DuIsaE. ~ p : II ssy COMPANY.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-08
GATES OF ADVERTISING :

Advertisements will be inserted for
Ell no ner square Zone inch) for the first
sn} fifty cents foreach subsequent pub
H.atiOn.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-08
-GreeIsbpro Centennial and
Coming. Oct cher lily

-Greensboro Centennial and
Home Coming, October 1l-l7.
Tile Golden RAe Watehman
and Messenger" William H.. Jordan
ed tor and publisher. made it's ap
pearance last week. In his ai,er the
EDITOR announces that he is an H.
dependent candidate for member
ship in The House of Representa-
;iees Of 'helnext General Assembly
of Mouth Carnlina."
The Observer acknowledges
the receipt of al invitation TO at
tend tie Annual S;a'e Fair at Raj
eigb aud the Enclosure of the usual
press courtesies, for which j, returns
thanks to the efficient Secretary,
Mr. joseph E. Pcgoe, who promises
tina: the Fai will be bigger aad
better than eve. hefo.e.
Mr.. d. 9 Parks, OF H.llshoro
ass teen appointed a member Of
The Democratic National Finance
Committee Ter the COUNTY OF Or
ange, and be is ao,hosize: to solicit
ard receive subscriptions for he
Democratic National Campaign
Fuad. All funds banded in to Mr.
Parks will he forwarded to head
quarters, and all subscribers viii
reoei+e a co!orel Autographed
souvenir receip, from. the Eationa
Treasurer
The Republicans OF this count,
are working night aud day. ant
from now Oh and until every Demo
cratic vote is polled on the 3.d da.
Of Nosember, every Democrat i,
the good old county OF Orange mas
work for the ELECTION OF every can
d.date on the National, Congress
ional, State. County AID Towushi
Democrat. tickets Vote a strsigh
ticket, and don't scratch the nasn
Of 4 Democrat jus: because Yo
don't like hi u.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-08

Bears the The Kind You EsGa Always Dough
81 &WNZ@


I of q CONDi1ioN OF
THE RANK OF ORANGE. ATl
fiiiAiNoDoito IN shH oF
NORTH Carolina, AT THE
CLOSE OF BUSINESS SEP. 23RD.t
1oos
/
RrsOrecEs.
Furniture ana Fixtures. L4l3G7
demand Loans, 9,O00.OO
Due from Banks and nike 7.O26.o2
oola anu oiiser Conn., VA,
other u $. Notes. M@l
Iotai' Tsz.2oo.65
AbiLIliES.
Capital Stock pail in. $5,00o.O0
un,,iyiicd profits. less current
EXPENSES and taxes nail. ?
Dividends unpaid, 1850
Bills payable, 5000. %
Time certificates OF Deposit, ss.sss.ol
---
Total, $92, G
State or North Carolina, County o.
Orange. [, Paul C. Collins. Cashier Of
the aboye-named Bank. do soIennlr
sns -. t'n 90 ~ =
swear tnat Tic aooVe otatsHcitt Is ..eo
TO the oes. OF my knowledge and belief.
- c .
subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day of SeD- 1908.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-08
EAST BOUND.

No. 1t2. Mixed, Greensboro and
G ,Idsboro, due at Hillsboro at 800
8. ~.
No. IA, Local Passenger, due at
Hiilsto7o 10:47 a. IN.
No %, Local Passenger, due at
Hlllsboro 4:42 p. On.
J. NJ. O'NEAL, Agent.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-08

You can vote for who yon please,
hut when you have any Lubbins,
bantam eggs. red pepper or rabbi,
skius, come to see US.
WEST kND GROCERY Co,
The place TO buy good Molasses
aod Tnrs en;ine.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-08
TIME TABLE Ne IL,
southern hallway ca

IN EFFECT SEPT. 6, 1908.
WEST BOUND.
No. Ill, Mixed, Raleigh. aud
Greensboro, due at Hillsboro 3 SO
s. N
No. 81, Local Passen ger, due at
Hillsbnro 1923 a. %.
No. l39. Local Passenger, due a,
u!llsboro 5:2S p. m.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-08

.,RANGE. COUNTY OBSERVER.
EILLSR0R0UGH N. 9.
q.GTrP+DAY. Ger, 8, zoos.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-08

81.
ae,-. 4so 1h,s Kind Yes Have hlIMa5s Bought
S4 a ~WNE#x
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-08
Had Seven Gallons
Lett.

Messrs. L.eachsnan & Elelin,
Grafton, Yves, Va has been stl;:ng
a paint, which they thought well OF;
aud this ma occurred :
They had. sold a customer 18 gal
Ions OF i. to paint his house A few
years LATER, they sold the same nan
neyoe lead and-z!nc the same pun
Der of gallons to paint the same
house He had ! gallons let
The point of the tole is: IL gal.
ions Deyoe paints an Is gallo
house.
Of course, that isn't all
Why does II gallons Desoe g.
as far as Is gallons of other paint :
Because i. is all paint, ell true, no
sham, AID toll measure
Bat that isn't all. Devoe lasts
longer. No, you hasen't got 10
wait ten yeafs to inl tia, out Ter
thousand. PEOPLE know it. They
think a heap Of D.yoe. There's nc
difficulty 10 showing cur towns
.eorlelwhat to expect OF Devoe
sl0 vii paint 4 IL 1h-.use ard TIN
aint'.l last twice as long
0 j. g B 3. FORREST.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-08

N.l SC. i tie here and we are opening up the handsom
lire OF
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-05
is YEARS OF SUFFERING.
Burning, Painful Sores on Legs
Tortured Day and Night-Tried
Many Remedies to No Avail
Cured by Cutcura.

"After an attack Of rheumatism,
running sores broke out on my hus-
bands legs, from below the knees to
the ankles. There are no words to
tell all the discomforts and great suf-
fering he had to endure night and day.
He used every kind Of remedy and
three physicians treated him, one after
the other, without any good results
whatever. One day 1 ordered some
Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Ointment,
and Cuticura Resolvent. He began
to use them and in three weeks all the
sores were died up. The burning fire
stopped, and the pains became bear
able. After three months he was quite
well. can prove this testimonial at
any time. Mrs. v. ". Albert, Upper
Frenchville. Me-. July 21. 1907"
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-05
AID TO YOUNG MEN.
EosToN SCHOOL RESULT OF OLD
FRANKLIN GIFT.
Big Technical School Built from Fund
Accumulated from $4,000 Left by
Noted American in Will 118
Years Ago.

Boston.-One thousand pounds be-
queathed to the city of Boston by
Benjamin Franklin in 1890, and held
In trust for 11S years, until it
amounted to over 100000, has been
devoted to the erection of a magnifi-
cent industrial school, the Franklin
Union, in which the young mechanic
may be trained in practical handi-
craft; 100000 was added by Andrew
Carnegie as an enjoyment fund.
Il have considered that among
artisans good apprentices are most
likely to make good citizens" So
wrote Benjamin Franklin more than
llS years ago, in setting aside in his
viii. the sum of &c 1 900 for the town
OF Boston" to help advance young men
that may be serviceable to their
country" Since 1890 when it was
turned over to Boston, the sum has
grown to generous proportions, and
ty means of it the city is now to
open magnificent structure, the
Franklin Union to it's deserving young
men, in which unexcelled advantages
are offered to become practical in their
chosen pursuits.
Franklin stated in his will that the
principal and interest at the end of
100 years would probably amount to
about s650,000, of which 100000 was
then to be used, and the balance, about
$155,000 allowed to accumulate
for another hundred years. He fig
ured that at the end Of the second
hundred years, the amount would be
about s2O,305,0OO.
In making the bequest he stated
that it was in recognition of financial
aid given him by his Boston friends
which enabled him to begin business
in Philadelphia, and which was the
foundation of his fortune. That young
men in similar need might have the
advantage of a helping hand, and be-