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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-22
THE O'EIIGGINS.

.Pltasc let reader know how the
vessel the United States government IS
thinking of buying, the OHiggins, gets
lis name" writes a subscriber.
There were two famous OHiggins.
Ro,.nardo the more famous, was the
natural son of Ambrosio II. O'Higglns,
who was known in county Meath, Ire
land. where he was born, as Ambrose
Higgins. c.,;u
This Higgins was educated in Cadl1
by his uncle, a priest. When he reacheu
manhood he went to South America ~
make his fortune. This was III lou ne
landed at Buenos Ayres. put all the
money he had into a peddler's stock ana
with that strapped to his back tramped
over the Andes. an.
1t was his good fortune to reach Cuilli
i'm the midst of a revolution. Like
genuine Irishman. he took hand III inc
fight at once. He proved the best fight
OF, of the lot. rose rapidly and in 1ISS pe-
came captain general of Chill.
Then he tackled the 80" to his name
He received the highest title the country
could confer. and was subsequently. ap-
pointed viceroy of Peru, holding which
office he died at Lima in 1901.
Bernardo O'Higgins, the more famous
son of famous father. was born II
CHILEAN. Chill. August 20 1116. He was
educated in England, where he renamed
until 1902, when he returned to Chlil.
His father died the year before. Ofllg-
gins became involved at once i'll the rev
dictionary plots of the time. In 1910
he was already n leader of the Revol1I-
ti0nary party. When it obtained control
of the government he was appointed to
the command of the army, succeeding
Carrera. who then took the field to over
throw the government. according to the
usual course of things in that period
But Spanish army crossing the border
from Peru, the rivals agreed to combine
their forces and wage war on the com
mon enemy. Carrera. however, failed
to cooperate with O'Higgins at a crit
ical stage of the campaign-hc was
openly charged with treachery after
ward-and the army led by O'IIigginS
was completely routed by OsoriO ut Ran
cagua The country was abandoned to
the Spapiards, the Chilians retreating in
broken battalionS over the Andes.
OHgginS then offered his services to
San Martin, who had collected an army
at Mendoza The patriots invaded Chill
early in 1917, and on February. II Of
that year great battle was fought at
Chacauco. where O'HigginS heading Il
desperate charge. turned defeat into Il
brilliant victory. The occupation of Sam
tiago followed. and San Martin declining
tn accept the responsibilities of office
O'Iiiggins became supreme director of
Chill. which was another name for dicta-
tor. In six years he had driven the last
Spanish force ont of the country
Bernardo O'Higgins was a very able
man. Under his rule Chill developed
rapidly. He was finally Overthrown br
his old rival Carrera. and disappeared
from public life in 1923. He went to
Lima. and lived in seclusion, dying there
October 24. 1912.
OHiggins struck Spain many a hard
blow. and a cruiser used against Spain
could bear no name more appropriate
than his.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-22
By ABSORPTION.

Catarrhal sufferers should remember
that Ely's Cream Balm is the only ca
tarrh remedy which is quickly and
thoroughly absorbed by the diseased
membrane. 1t does not dry up the
secretiOns, but changes them to limpid
and odorless condition. and finally to a
natural and healthy character.
The Balm can be found at any drug
store, or by sending 80 cents to Ely
Brothers, Dc Warren street, New York,
it will be mailed.
Full directions with each package.
Cream Balm opens and clcanses the
nasal passages, allays Inflammation,
thereby stopping pain in the head, heals
and protects the membrane and restores
the senses of taste and smell. The
Balm is applied directly into the nos
trils.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-22
The Successful Remedy for
NASAL CATARRH

must he non-irritating, easy of applca-
ton. and one that will by it's own action
reach the inilamed and diseased sur
faces.
ELY'S CREAM BALM combines the
important requisites of quick action and
specific curative powers with perfect
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remedy has mastered catarrh as nothing
else has, and both physicians and pa
tents freely concede this fact. All drug
gists cheerfully acknowledge that in it
the acme of Pharmaceutical skill has
been reached. The most distressing
symptoms quickly yield to it. In acute
cases the Balm imparts almost instant
relief
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-22
FREE PILLS.

Send your address to Ii. r. Bucklen &
Co.. Chicago. and get Il free sample box
of DIR. Kings New Life Pills. A trial
will convince You of their merits. These
pills are easy i'll action and are particu.
larry effective in the cure of Constipa-
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and Liver troubles they have been
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ious substance and to be purely vege
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Sold by all druggists.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10

Turpentine, in which is dissolved as
much camphor as it will take up, is pre-
eminently the dressing for decorations,
bruises and cuts. Its antiseptic action
is equal to that of carbolic acid; it
speedily stops bleeding. Few if any ul-
GERS long resist its continued applica-
ton.
A little boraX put in water in which
scarlet napkins and redbordered tow
e's are to be washed will prevent them
from fading.
A small basin of water put into the
oven when meat is being cooked will
prevent any disagreeable smell or
smoke coming through the ventilator.
No woman is ever too old to learn
anything she wants to learn. At 40
ones mind is clearer, brighter, quicker
and more skiliful than it was at 20, I'M
less the person slumps down and gives
up through sheer laziness.
1t is not so much what is thought and
said that matters, but when, where and
to whom it is uttered Striking light
over a wet blanket is one. thing, over a
barrel of gunpowder is another.-N. Y.
Ledger.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10

of love. Ours was the highest order of
Friendships; she trusted me, honored
her. And then the excursions we took
together! We each loved nature, the
flowers, birds, brooks, everything out
doors. How often l have spent an hour
casting in the creek while Grace wove
garlands of pretty flowers and ferns, or
expressed compassion for the fish which
gasped for life amid the damp moss
which lined the basket. All! but we
were such good friends and so careless
ly happy IN those days.
But why do I remember these things
now? Is it possible Grace is concerned
in this? Do / know of a more womanly
woman? Do 1 know of another who un-
derstands me so WELL or who is in every
way SO worthy? For the life of me |
cannot think of another for whom /
have so high a regard. / dreamed the
other night that Grace was dead; that
l had stood beside the coffin and taken
silent farewell Of the friend l had
respected so long, and when l awoke
| was sobbng, and there were tears
upon the pillow. Why, confound my
dumbness, | believe have loved her all
the time. Yes! l am sure of it. and to-
morrow I am going south. No, l will
not see Marian before L go, for Grace
shall answer her question. and l hope
that answer will be: Just because he
has been so foolish. "-Carter's Monthly
Chicago
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10
FOLLOWING THE BAND.

Life was Joy when l was boy,
in the days of long ago,
When eye and ear could see and hear
The things it was good to know.
But the kind old earth. once glad with
mirth
And pleasure high and grand
Seems stale and tame since 1 became
Too big to follow the band.
Yet dare say earth holds to-day
About much or more
OF joy and cheer right now and here,
Than ever it held before
But by our pride we're now denied
Gods gifts on every hand;
We've grown too proud to follow the
crowd
Too big to follow the band
I'd like to stray in a careless way
Through the broad green fields of pouth
And wander back along life's track
To the blissful springs of truth.
I'd like to trade my woes, self-made,
And the cares that come to men
For the keen delight of a boys glad right
To follow the band again.
Nixon Waterman, in l.. A. W. Bulletin.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10
eURToN's BUSY FOUR MINUTES
What n Man Can Dream in Cat Nap
Lasting from 5:42 to 5;4O.

Burton had set his alarm clock for
$50, as he had some writing to do, and
knew that he couldn't steal time for
that purpose at the office during the
day. When the alarm changed he awoke,
sat up in bed, thought lazily for mo-
ment and utterly forgot his writing. 1t
was 5:42-for he looked at the unwink-
ing face of the dial-when he settled
back for an involuntary doze-one of
those quick little maps that overpower
a man in the short hours of the morn
ing.
A few moments later he was standing
in a small Enclosure surrounded by log
walls. 4 brown horse stamped beside
him and mountaineering a marvellous
resemblance in face and voice to his
wife-was trying to tell him something.
He shook his head, disengaged his arm
from her restraining hand and tight
ened the saddle girth upon the brown
horse. On the horses back he sprung.
the walls opened and he sped out, while
behind him came streaming a tumultu-
Gus rout of horse and, foot soldiery in
blue uniforms, whom he had really
failed to notice before, but who evident,
ly belonged to the walled Enclosure.
The air was cool, bracing, delicious
the skies bright blue. To right and lsft
rolling hills of considerable'heigh woee
crowned with underbrush and strhg,
Cling trees, while deeper woods extend
ed to the background. He noticed that
the leaves were respondent in red and
yellow, and he realized that October
was III all its glory.
Somehow the ride must have been
short. There was a whirl of dust and
coach whizzed by-not stage coach
Of the west, but one of those affairs with
broad tires and cushioned seats so much
in vague for tally+ho parties. He found
himself, horse and all, by the side of the
log wall again, and the coach passed in
side. The next instant he noticed puff
of white smoke up on the hillside about
1000 feet away. Then came other white
puffs. and the leaves flew in spots on
either side of him. He called his men
called in a voice which seemed to give
no southland there was no noise ac-
companying the white puffings up there
among the underbrush. His men began
to slulk behind trees and walls and
opened fire upon the places whence
the white clouds kept rolling.
A man in black ran out upon the hill
side, emerging from clump of brush.
There was general firing and the man
staggered. AS he fell Burton noticed
that he had changed his costume in the
moment of the fall and was now ar
rayed in a blue-gray uniform. lie
picked himself up and reeled among the
trees. There was more firing and Bur-
ton awoke.
Fully believing himself hours behind
his office time. he looked at his clock.
1t registered 5:46. All the events of the
dream had passed before his drowsy
mind in four minutes of actually
cago Evening News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10
GLAD SHE COULD SHOOT.
The Girls All Said They Could Handle
Firearms.


They were telling stories the other
evening, and one girl said:
Last summer learned to fire a pis-
toll"
Gould you hit anything?" queried
the critical young man.
Il shot at bird on a tree" she re-
piled, proudly, ''and hit the twig on
which it sat, and the bird flew away"
"Oh, indeed" exclaimed the critical
young man.
That's nothing" said the girl in the
corner. my cousin wanted to kill a
cat, and he tied it to a tree with twill e
string, Then he shot at the cat. hit the
string and the cat ran away. 1t never
came back, either"
The other girl had story to tell She
was bristling with Importance
Il can shoot. too" she announced.
The listeners settled back in their chairs
patiently.
Il went frog hunting one afternoon
last summer, and l shot 40 frogs" she
boosted.
Talking about frogs" said the crit
zeal young man. when l was boy |
used to fasten my pocketknife up and
then stand off and fire at it. l split the
bullets every time!"
'Iou girls can't beat that" ex-
claimed the other young man. "You'd
just as well give it up and pass the
candy. st. Louis Republic.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10
Nothing or the Sort.

The irritated father of truant boy
was filling up sundry holes in the back
yard where the urchin'had "prospected'
for angleworms few hours before,
when neighbor who happened to be
leaning over the fence remarked, with a
praiseworthy effort to say something
consoling: "WeM, your boy, at any rate
is faithful disciple of Izaak Walton"
"Him?" exclaimed the father, stopping
to rest a moment and leaning dismally
on the hoe-handle. "He amt disciple
Of anybody! All he's good fur on earth
is to set on some log all day and fish!"-
Youths Companion.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10

flame when she gave me half hsr apple
one recess. Anyway, in our boyish and
girlish ways, we loved. In my mind she
could do no wrong, and 1 still believe
she never did. But she had Celtic tenn
per, and one day transgressed beyond
forgiveness in some way, and that is
why 1 never married Irene.
The vision of little southern vii
lage comes to me, and with it the re-
membrance of a multitude of girl
friends-some fair, others only fair.
Prominent among them is the face of
Dollie-petite and fiaxen-haired. She
was. the embodiment of many graces
and was of a charming personality.
Whatever she did she did well, and prin-
cipal among her accomplishment was
that of firting-so we parted. Then
there was Jessie and Dora, as unlike in
their styles of beauty as is day and
night, yet both were very handsome.
l loved them in turn, but the disease
was not deep-seated, and there was a
radical cure when Nellie came. / will
never forget when first l saw her. A
boy friend had come to borrow my sled
and told me he was going to the hill
with the prettest girl on earth. l be-
lieved his judgment faulty, yet went
to see the person he dared compare with
Jessie and Dora. As / came upon the
hillside vision of loneliness was re-
vealed, and was fascinated. had not
thought there could be so beautiful a
creature, and I stood there and froze
my toes watching Albert and Nellie
coasting on my sled. In after years,
when 1 had come to manhood, met her,
and for time was persistent caller at
her home. Her nature was as cold as
the snow upon the hillside that Deem
Der morning. Then there were other
sweethearts, for there never was time
when l was wholly fancy free, but the
retrospect reveals none who was posi-
BILE wife.
Why haven't I married? I am putting
away and honestly trying to solve the
question, but one thing bothers me.
Back of all these visions there has been
shadowy face, the face of friend of
all these years. 1t has looked at me
with soft, appealing eyes, seemingly re-
peating Marian's question. Somehow L
cannot look fairly at it, but must steal
furtive glances. 1t is the pretty coun-
tenance of Grace. She and | were never
sweethearts, and how she can be con-
cerned in this reverie is what puzzles
me. But l like to think of Grace. The
other visions have vanished, and l am
looking squarely at her now. Sac
smiles, and | nod back. l remember
well when she first came to our little
village, a tot in short dresses, and l was
20. She was not pretty then-but such
eyes! Large, lustrous, appealing-they
seemed to search your very soul. Iguess
| liked Grace from the very first. The
choicest roses in our garden were saved
for her, and she was always "my little
girl" As she developed she became
'my little sister," the only one l had.
Then I was her first 'grown-up' fellow.
What a sensation we caused among the
brethren when we walked into church
one quiet Sunday morning-she Is,
"a, | do not think either of us thought
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10
The Usual Result.

"How is your club for the inter
change and development of ideas get
ting along?"
well, so far, it has developed the
idea in each member that he is the only
man who has any ideas. "-Indianapolis
Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10

"Now, here is a bargain-counter ad-
yertisement which pleases me more
than any other 1 ever saw" said Mr.
barley, who was reading the morning
paper.
"Oh! what is ito" asked Mrs. barley,
eagerly.
"I'll read it," and he reads
"Great opportunity! Our new $500
grand pianos are marked down to $495
for this week only. Not more than
seven to one purchaser. Puck.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10
Ii WASN'T Necessarx.

81 suppose" said the village deacon
to the minister, that your constant
prayer is that you may ever be poor and
humble"
Not exactly" replied the minister.
II pray that l may remain humble, but
my congregation attends to the other
part of it."-Chicago Daily News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10

Impatient Husband (tired of holding
his chin up)-It's taking you an awfully
long time to fix this necktie, Laura.
Patient Wife-You never used to COM
plain about the length of time it took
me to smooth out your neclkties before
we were married, George Tri-
hume
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10

Rex-All men believe in luck till
they've made their pile"
Bess-And what do they believe in
after that?
Themselves.-Town Topics.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10

Mrs. Newell want to confess some
thing to you, dearest. l deceived you
about my age; tbs more than 1 told you.
Mr.. Newed-Then may as well re-
ciprocate, darling. 1 deceived you
about my income; it is less than told
you.-Tit-Bits.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10
What He Wnnfad

II tell you, Parker, money is scarce"
Don't be scared. I'm not going to
Sun you for that ten dollars you owe
me-"
"Oh, l wasn't thinking of that. 1
was fixing to ask you to lend me anoth-
er teu."-Harlem Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10
Fitting.

Jeweler-You can have this ring for
two dollars, if you do not object to
wearing anything gold filed.
Rosie O'Grady Qoftily)-I guess can
stand it; two of my teeth are gold filed.
Brooklyn Eagle.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10
Breathing.

Bending low his knightly head, he
breathed vow.
He will break it," she faltered, aside,
and shivered.
For his breath was very strong.-N,
Y. Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10

"Why did you ever come to this frozen
country?" asked one shivering traveller
of another in the Chilkat pass.
my creditors made it too hot for me
in New York." said the other through
his chattering teeth.-Brooklyn Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10

"Well, Pat, did your father leave you
anything in his will?"
"Yes, sir; he left me part of the house
and me brother has divided it. He haI
kept the inside and have the outside
The Rival.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10

Trivvet-Hello, Borrowe, how are you
getting along?
Borrowe-Famously, Trivvet, famous.
ly. am $4,000 more in debt than l was
last year, and have less to show for it,
Louisville Courier-J ournal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10
A Model Wife.

'They say poor Roamer's wife fairly
drives him to drink"
THAT must have been what SoakeI
meant when he told me there were toe
few such women as Mrs. Roamer."-
Chicago Journal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10

Rapturous Youth-Darling, my sal,
airy is $50 week. Do you think you
could live on that?
His Affianced-Why, yes, George, ]
can get along on that. But what'll you
live on?-Chicago Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10

He-I don't suppose you ever saw a
naval engagement?
She-Oh, yes, l have; my sister was
engaged to be married to lieutenant in
the navy, once.-Yonkers Statesman.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10
The Usual Time

"What do you do when you get drowsy
in the Officer"
81 never get drowsy in the office;
get drowsy in the evenings when my
wife reads to me."-Chicago Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10

Biedad-I thought you said your son
was strapping fellow! Why, he is not
five feet tall.
Wiggins-No, but he teaches a coun-
try scnool.-N. Y. Truth.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10

Cholly-I say, old boy, I've just had
my mustache shaved off. How do
look?
Algy-Simply smooth.-Louisville
Courer-J ournal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10

"Why don't you fill that tire?" said she,
Its looks did quite disgust her;
at is against the law" said he,
ITO fill-a-buster!'
Cycling Gazette.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10

"What is versatility"
Versatility is having so many talents
that you, can't get time to make liv-
ing with any of them" Rec
ord.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10

Twynn-Ricketts is the most tauto-
logical chap ever hear speak.
Triplett-What is his latest offense?
Twynn-He spoke of the deadly cigar
charlottesville Courier-J ournal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10

Wife, notice, dear, that you have
five new wrinkles in your face.
Husband-Well, what of it? They're
ali mine, any how.-Judge.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10

Johnny-And does the gas meter
measure the quantity of gas you use?
Papa-No, my SON; the quantity you
have to pay for.-Puck.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10

Mabel-There's that Jones girl. Don't
you bow to her?
Maud never even look at her
what an atrocious gown she's wearing.
BROOKLYN Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10
DOdginE Germs.

why have you taught your baby boy
to eat onions"
1T keeps people from kissing him
Chicago Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10
Corroborative Testimony.

visitor-Pat says hes descended from
some of the greatest houses in IrelaR ID.
Mike-Musha! So he did, many q
toime-on q ladderl-Tit-BitS.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10

"Are you in pain, my little man?"
asked the kind old gentleman. "a,
NO." answered the boy. "The pains
in Tit Bits.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10

ST think I'll take day off,"
Remarked the office lad.
And he staightway tore another leaf
From the boss calendar pad.
N. Y. World.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10

Use, st. Jacobs Oil promptly and freely
And say goodbye to neuralgia.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10

London is ~ miles broad one way
and II the other. Every year about &c
miles of new streets are added.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10

People who can get no credit usually find
a great deal of fault with others who are
slow to pay.-Washington Democrat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10

Here's hoping every breeze that blows
Across the world so sunny,
Will blow a bee toward rose
Whose heart is sweet with honey!
Chicago Times-Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10

When lovers form combination an en-
gagement ring is the result Chicago Daily
News
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10
An EHete MONARCHY.

my mind to me a kingdom Is"
And very badly governed, too;
It's overtaxed to make display
By far beyond Its modest due.
Chicago Journal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10

To Cure n Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure Csc.