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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-04-14
A CHEAP TRIP.
Semi-MOnthly Excursions to tho
Sunny South.

The opportunity to visit the Southern
States afforded by the semi-monthly ex.
cursions of the Louisville & Nashville Rail-
road is one that should be taken advantage
Of by every one interested These excur-
sons are arranged for the first and third
Tuesdays of April. The tickets are good on
the regular trains of those dates leaving
Northern terminals, and can also be pur-
ing lines. Tickets are sold to many
points in Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama,
the Carolinas, Mississippi, Georgia and
the western portion Of Florida They
are good for return passage on any Tuesday
or Friday within twenty-one days, and al
low fifteen days on the going trip to stop
off and examine TIE country. The cost for
the round trip is about the regular one-way
rate, and on same dates oneway tickets are
sold at about thirds of the regular rates.
For full particulars write to G. P. Atmore.
G. P. A., Louisville, KY, or Jackson Smith,
d. p. A, Cincinnati, o.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-04-14

Long-drawn arpeggio chords on the
pianoforte have been found eflicacious
as a panacea for neuralgia in the case
of William f. Gladstone. Music alone
relieves him, it is said, of the intense
agonies he suffers, and in order to af.
ford him relief young lady, who is
staying with Lady Clara Spencer, comes
in daily and produces weird chords that
prove completely consolatory to the
grand old man. In some cases. it is
to be feared, the discourse of long.
drawn arpeggios would prove a worse
remedy than the disease, but, after all,
the music cure is no new thing. and
any method by which the wonderful
OLD statesman can get relief must be
eagerly welcomed by his friends.-Chi.
cago Timcs-Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-04-14
From Baby In the High Chair

to grandma in the rocker Grain-O is good
for the whole family. 1t is the long desired
substitute for coffee. Never upsets the
nerves or Injuries the digestion. Made from
and appearance of the best coffee at tho
price. 1t is genuine and scientific article
and is come to stay. 1t makes for health
and strength. Ask your grocer for Grain-O.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-04-14

Mr.. Goodman, Williams Co., ILL.,, writes:
"From one package Salzers German Coffee
Berry costing 15c l grew 300 lbs. of better
coffee than l can buy in stores at 80 cents Q
h."
A package of this and big seed catalogue
is sent you by John A. Salzer Seed Co., La
Crosse, Wis, upon receipt of Is cents stamps
and this notice. Send for same to-day. i
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-04-14
Our Language.

Tom-What a queer language ours is.
Dick-Why?
eve say a man is not game when he is
ehicken-hearted '-Up-to-Date.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-04-14

There was the usual gathering of
tradesmen that night in the bar parlor
at the White Deer.
''EIev yer card that old Martha Morris
'es broke at last?" said Robson the
butcher.
'Well, there's no wonder" said Mike
Wainwright, the saddler, from his cor.
ner. Il suppose you've been let in fur
bit, Mester Atkin?"
Amos Atkin as usual blew out his
cheeks. 81 doant know as l hev," he
prevaricated.
She'll be OWN you summat, Need
ham,"
"Not ha'penny," replied Needham,
decisively, pulling at his pipe.
"Ain't she broke then?"
"Broke!" and Needham tried ia
sheer.
Anyways" said Robson Ser shut
ters was up ter-day."
"Well, they WANT be up -morrer
you take my tip ont said Ncedham
between the whiffs. How things does
get abaat, to be sure. Business amt
brisk, butts brisk emo. Old Mrs. Morri:
was a thinkin' o. takin' bigger shor
an we just ed a gathering ter see II
we'd be justified in helpin' ter stock tn
place. She only wants six months
credit, an there's some ERE wants dea1
sight more'n that. Broke! who liver
card tell O such thing. You'll be say
! in as I'm broke next"
you're an awful liar, Needham!'
said Amos Atkin, leaning over anG
whispering to him.
"Oh well, we all on us hes our fail
in's!"
And the people of the sleepy ole
town did not hear of the failure OF
! Martha Morris.
! Nobody has ever been known to saw {
good word for the men of Trent
borough, rarely indeed, have the men o.
Peterborough ever been heard to say
good word for each other.-Idler.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-04-14

"Fweddy, why don't you let your mus
tache grow"
why don't let it? Good heavens, deah
boy, do, but It won't" -Chicago Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-04-14

On April 5 and 10, the North Western
Line will sell Home Seekers excursion tick.
cts, with favorable time limits, to numerous
points in the West and South at exception
ally low rates. For tickets and full informa.
ton apply to agents Chicago & North West.
erp Railway
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-04-14

give the fol-
lowing in
formations:
l inmigra-
ted to Mani
toba in Octo-
Der, l 1872,
fro m Lu =
verne, RocR
n II n I u
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-04-14

We never have very good opinion of q
man to whom making an apology comes as
easy as crying comes to woman.-Atchison
Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-04-14

Moves the bowels each day In order to be
healthy this is necessary. Acts gently on
the liver and kidneys. Cures sick headache
Price Is and SOC.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-04-14

Why don't girls employed in match fac.
tories get married sooner than other girls p
Chicago Daily News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-04-14

All kinds, little or big. St. Jacobs Oil
Surely cures aches and pains.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-04-14

MINI, and took land in Dominion City, Man
itoba, where | now reside have been very
successful in Manitoba, and have more than
doubled my capital since l went to Can
ada. | took about $500 worth of wheat,
200 bushels of fax and 600 bushels of oats
| do mixed farming. | milk as much as ten
cows. Dalrying and stock raising has paid
me well; have on the farm now A head of
cattle and IS head of horses, and sold during
the past year (lS97), 1925 worth of fat cattle.
| have good buildings and a comfortable
house and good stable. My children have
had better school advantages in Manitoba
than they had in Minnesota. The district
schools are very thorough and good. My
son, now 10 years of age, is teaching the
public school in our district, and receives a
salary of S42O per year. All my children
have done well at school. l have 81 200 in
surance on my buildings and on the farm.
also own my personal warehouse and ship
all my grain through it to the railway sta
ton at Dominion City. 1t is free of debt.
have no prejudice against the State of
Minnesota, as | made living and little
more while in the state, but would not take
farm as gift in Minnesota and leave
Manitoba. The taxation in Minnesota was
too great. | paid taxes on my stock and
chattels. No such taxes have ever been ex-
| acted in Manitoba from me, and my land
taxes are about one-half or less than it was
in Minnesota. am delighted with my new
home, and expect in few years to be in
circumstances that will enable me to take
me easy '0O'' very i s. <. MAYNEs.
P. S. Any person that may take exception
to the foregoing letter will kindly investi-
gate, for | can back every word it contains.
| am not an immigration Agent, nor the
farmer. S. G.. MAYNES.
Witness. C. w. SPEERS.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-04-14

The above letter was written at the re-
quest of c. w. Speers in the State of Min
nesota, where | am at present with my wife,
visiting my friends in my old home. 1t is
my intention to do what can to have them
remove to Canada, where l have done SO
we'll
Having called upon Mr.. Davies, of St.
Paul, MINI, l was received with every cour-
tesy and got some valuable information as
well as literature pertaining to Western
Canada. SAMUEL G.. MAYNES.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-04-14
Coughing Lends to Consumpt1on.

Kemp's Balsam will stop the Cough at
once. Go to your druggist to-day and get a
sample bottle free. Large bottles Is and so
cents. Go at once delays are dangerous.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-04-14

Wife enthusiastically much do
you think we took in at the bazar?" Hus.
band lyl-'How many, you mean
Boston Traveller.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-04-14

The gestures of a woman with pretty
hands are always beautful-Washingto
Democrat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-04-14
HE HAS BECOME WEALTHY.
Has q Splendid Farm, Lots of stock
and Pays But Little Taxes.
DOmlniOn Citv Mar

Dominion City, Manitoba,
January 18th, 1898.
At the request of the immigration De.
partment of the Canadian Government, |
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-04-14

Amy-1sn't that small shoe, dear?
Maud-Yes, dear-for the foot!-Boston
Traveller.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-04-14

To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Qunine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Csc.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-16

circumstances, becomes specially in.
teresting, because IL is probably the
final episode in the long struggle be.
tween England and France for the
trade belonging to the great river val
leys of the world. Fashoda belongs
historically to the great struggle with
France which began under William of
Orange and was erroneously supposed
to end with the battle of Waterloo. For
one hundred and twenty-six years,
from 1859 to 1915 the British were en-.
gagged in seven great wars. These
wars either began as wars with France
or soon became so. There is, there
fore, some reason, apart from the folly
of kings, which forces the English
continually to be in conflict with the
French. These wars were caused by
the instinct of self-preservation-tho
strongest instinct os humanity. They
were mercantile wars, and the funda-
mental reason for each of them was
that the English were afraid that the
French would take from them the col
onies they had, and so close their mar
kets; and they also saw a good chance
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-16
FAsHoDA, AS SEEN FROM THE BLUE NILE.

of enlarging their own markets, first
at the expense of the French, and lat
terly by maintaing the "open door,"
The historic meeting of Kitchener and
Marchand at Fashoda is possibly the
last occasion on which the French and
English will meet for the division of a
continent. The result will be the same
on the Nile as it was in India when
Give met Duplex; in Canada when
Wolfe met Montcalm; in Australia
when Governor Philip was enabled to
lay the foundations OF great English
nation in consequence of the wreck of
the French expedition under La
Perouse; at Trafalgar when Nelson
met Villeneuve, and gave to the British
eighty years. start in the race for trade
and empire; and lastly. in Cairo when
Lord Cromer, in the teeth of fifteen
years of almost intolerable provoca-
tion from successive French residents,
founded an Egyptian empire, over
which our flag will float as long as it
floats over the Tower of London.
The meeting of the Sirdar and Mar
chand has done credit to both. Lord
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-16

the proceedings, and whose claim of
prior occupation involved the dispute
between the two Governments.
Great Britain stands united in this
matter and the people are warmly
backing up Lord Salisbury's determ-
ination to hold Fashoda at all haz-
ards. The words of Sir Michael
Hicks Beach, uttered in a recent
speech defines the English attitude.
81 hope, trust and believe the
question is capable of friendly solu-
ton, but this country has put her foot
down. If, unhappily, another view
should be taken by France the Queens
ministers know what their duty de-
mands."
Not less positive are the words of
Lord Roseberry, who, unlike the con-
servative Sir Michael, is former Lib.
eral Premier. He disposes of the
subject by denying TO Mr.. Marchand
the right torepresent the Government
of France, suggesting to France that
the easiest way out of the difficulty is
to repudiate Marchand altogether. In
all events, there was but one opinion
in England, and France must back
down or make for war, and Great
Britain was ready for either result.
The London Saturday Review says:
The facts on which the Fashoda dis
pute is based are very much deeper
than is generally supposed. At first
sight it would appear as if the Freuch
were grasping at a shadow and disre-
garding the substance in pertinacious-
ly laying claim to an apparently bar
rem and unproductive spot while neg
lecting the fertile district of Bahr-el-
Ghazal. But this is by no means the
case. Fashoda is point of incalcul-
able Importance to France, and it is
correspondingly important that we
should frustrate her designs in that
direction.
1t is her cherished project to make
railway from east to west of Africa,
in order to divide the continent and
thus prevent the joining of the two
British spheres north and south) by
direct communication. With this oh.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-16


Bashfulness Is only another name
for self consciousness, and girls and
boys are apt to suffer from it. When
entering room move slowly. The
distance will seem twice as long to
you if you hurry. And try to get
over the idea that every one is looking
at You or talking about you. This is
not likely to be the case unless you
are particularly awkward or ungrace-
ful. Always speak in low voice, but
distinctly, and do not laugh or giggle
with every remark you make.
Cultivate pleasant manners and al
ways treat your elders with respect,
and most decidedly do not make fun
of any ones peculiarities. Take an
interest in the conversation round
you. and if You cannot make an in
telligent remark on the subject under
discussion make none whatever. If
the conversation is addressed directly
to you and you do not understand the
subject, say so. You will be thought
much more of than if you make a
stupid reply. You can always win the
persons approval by asking him to
explain the subject to you.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-16

protect French interests in the Upper
Ubanghi." An expedition was organ
lied, and Colonel Monteil placed at its
head. NJ. Liotard was appointed Gov
ernment Commissioner in the Upper
Ubanghi province.
In January. 1896, Captain Marchand
proceeded up the Ubanghi to aid
Liotard. He passed through much
danger and hardship and met Liotard
with his forces at Meshraer- Rex,
within easy distance of Fashcda.
The rest Is soon told. From ar
riving ct Fsshods to claiming French
domination IVES small step. and 1t
VA taken. Oncs lodged thsre, the
eonnizy ~ apparently in the possss-
oion y - T<eneh.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-16
Turning Ink Inio Water.

With little practice any boy may
learn to perform few simple tricks
in magic. 1t is very easy to learn to
turn goblet of ink into goblet of
water, having artificial fish swimming
in the liquid. The fish can be cut out
of piece of cork and colored. Ordi-
nary house painters colors when al
lowed to dry will not come off in the
water. OF course the goblet is not
really filed with ink. Instead piece
OF black rubber cloth has been placed
about the inner surface of the goblet
and the water then poured into it. To
the rubber cloth q fine, white silk
thread is attached. Tied to the end
of the thread is small piece of cork.
The thread and the pieces OF cork
must be turned away from the audi
ence. Naturally any one understands
that these arrangements are made be-
fore the goblet is brought before the
audience.
II have here" says the youthful
conjurer, "a glass OF ink" The boy
of course keeps the glass at distance
from the spectators, or some keen eye
might notice the rubber. The boy
takes several white cards from his
pocket and holds up one for the audi
ence To look at, or he may pass 1t
around for them to examine. One Of
the cards In his hand hns previously
been smeared on ono side with ink.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-16

The bat is about two and one-half
inches long, and the body is rather
like that of mouse. It's wings are
really continuation of the skin round
the body, all except the head Its
ears are like those of n mouse, and the
body is covered with short fur, the
same color, tingcd with red. With
the lesser toes of its four feet it keeps
the wings expanded.
This little animal comes out about
dusk, and sometimes it is seen to skim
over the surface of small piece of
water. 1t feeds on gnats and nocturnal
insects. The bat sleeps all the win
ter.
There is one thing that renders the
owls different from all other birds
namely, their eyes are constructed to
see better in the dark than in the
light. 1t is not on the darkest nig' Is
that they see best, but in the morn
ing and evening dusk. The white, or
barn, owl has such piercing sight that
in the night when the barn door is
shut and all light excluded it can see
the smallest mouse.
The owl seldom issues from its retreat
in the day time, nor does it make any
sound, but when it comes out in the
dusk it is by no means silent. The
screech owl makes a hideous noise,
and some people when they hear it
conclude that some great calamity is
soon to descend upon them.
Sometimes an owl will stay out un-
til the morning light, not having had
success in finding it's prey. The light
is too strong to enable it to return
to its retreat, and it takes refuge in a
tree. Soon its enemies come and
tease it in every possible way, ,and not
knowing where to make an attack it
keeps still, making ridiculous gestures
with its head. The great horned owl
is often taken for an eagle. 1t is
brown, the horns being nothing but q
few feathers sticking up behind the
ears. 1t has transparent eyes, ell
circled by yellow iris. Trenton
IN. j. American.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-16

Kitchener acted wisely and with tact,
while Major Marchand behaved like o
gentleman OF France. Nothing would
have been easier than for Kitchener,
by the tyrannous use Of overwhelming
force, to have hurried England into
her twenty-fifth war with France by
wounding the susceptibilities of the
brave soldier explorer. Kitchener's
language t0Marchand was prescribed
for him by Lord Salisbury. Annoy
ance to England was the sole motive
of the Marchand expedition. To send
an armed party Of Frenchmen abso-
lutely without base to occupy Egyp-
tisn territory and defy the joint power
of England, Egypt and India-for In
dian forces could land at Suakim with
in ten days from the date of an order
from London.-is SO wild scheme
that it can end in nothing but futility.
When the Fashoda incident is settled,
the French power Of annoyance III
Egypt will probably be considerably
curtailed before the coming winter is
over The French, aided by the Rus
slams, who have no interests in Egypt,
block the way by opposing grants be.
ing allowed for the Egyptian War De.
partment by the Caisse de la Dette.
In January next the existing interna.
tional arrangements will be modified.
In English Government circles it is
maintained that everything has passed
of at Fashoda exactly as was antici.
pated, and that the French flag at
Fashoda meant no more than the dis
play OF British union-jaok from the
window Of an English shop in Paris.
Close observers will note that Eng.
land ct the present iunoture is special.
~ polite to France, and the latter
would be we'll advised to remeI Der
Mr.. Kipling's hint
"But oh! beware Of my country
when my country grows polite"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-16

clear understanding of the situation at
present.
In the Egyptian Sudan, south of
Khartum and north of Equatoria, lies
the Bahr-el- -Ghazal, which is.the terri
tory in dispute. This land was form
erly province Of Egypt. In area it
is about five times the size Of Eng
land. 1t is covered with forests and
mountains, and possesses fine valleys
which are subject to foundations. The
great river, or Bahr- Ghazal, flows
through it, with numerous tribu-
taries, which form q labyrinth of
streams.
Fashoda is situated to the north of
this labyrinth, on the Nileproper, and
commands access to all the streams
that feed the Ghazal. 1t is the capi-
tai OF the Shillik country, and was an.
nexed to Egypt half century ago.
Sir Samuel Baker, in 1869, conquered
the country as far south as Uganda,
and General ("Chinese') Gordon ap-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-16
Something Love

A French convict, under sentence for
life, was troublesome prisoner. At
times he was very violent, and in the
intervals of his violence he became so
sullen that the wardens were al, .,ys
on the lookout for trouble.
One day they saw change in the
mans face. Its sullenness ha | dis
appeared. The prisoner looked al
most happy. The ghost of a smile
hovered about his lips. His eyes now
and again turned downward, and it
became evident that something was
hidden in his breast.
The wardens were uneasy. Had he
some weapon concealed beneath his
clothing with which he would seek to
surprise them and regain his liberty?
They must find out.
They watched their opportunity, and
two of them suddenly fell upon him
from behind, each seizing an arm.
Then they began t. search him. They
found that for which they sought, but
it was not knife nor other dangerous
weapon. 1t was nothing more harm.
ful than fine large rat.
When it was discovered the distress
of the prisoner was intense. He broke
down utterly, fell upon his knees, and
in agony of fear and desperation cried,
''Don't kill thatl Beat me il you like,
chain me; but if / may not keep him
let my poor rat go free"
The stern guards were moved to
pity. They had never seen this man
subdued before. Every trace of fierce.
ness was gone. Instead of hurting
the rat, they let it drop to the floor
and disappear. Then the man rose
and went to his work. The light had
all gone from his face. His pet was
lost to him.
A few days passed, and then, while
the convicts were Mt work in the yard,
moving wood, the prisoner Jose felt
something tickle his cheek. He turned
quickly and uttered cry of Joy.
There, on his shoulder, was the only
friend lie had in the world, his rat,
which had found him out and come
creeping up to his face.
With eager hands he put it in his
breast as before, and turning to the
head iailer, said, "Sir, if you will only
let me keep this rat solemnly prom
ise to submit to you in every way, and
never to disobey you again"
The permission was given, and the
man, with glad smile, returned to
his work. From that day the dreaded
convict was a new being. He became
the best-conducted man in the prison,
and his great strength and energy
were used to help the governor.
The rat was seldom away from him,
it shared his meals and slept in his
bed, and the mans spare time was
spent in making little toys of bone
which he sold in order to buy dainties,
such as sugar and gingerbread for his
pet. -Youth's Companion.