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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1911-08-31
General Arthur Personally Called on
Hugh McCuIloch to Offer Him
the Position Of Secretary
OF the Treasury.

In 1863 Hugh McCulloch, who for
eighteen years had been a banker in
Indiana, was made the first .comptrol-
Ter Of the currency by appointment of
President Lincoln. Two years LATER
Mr.. McCulloch succeeded Samuel Fes-
sender as secretary of the treasury
and held that position until 1869, in
that period successfully meeting that
serious problem of paying off the
Union troops at the close of the Civil
war and bringing order into the
finances of the nation. Fifteen years
later he again became secretary of
the treasury, holding the portfolio
until C~leveland's first administration
began; and the manner in which he
was asked to take his old cabinet post
probably stands unique in the history
Of American cabinet building.
Although, following his retirement
from the treasury in 1869. Mr.. McCul-
toch retained his legal residence in
Indiana, he nevertheless made his
home in Washington a part of each
year. He was engaged in some very
important banking and financial
work; his services were much sought
by bankers generally, and he fire.
quently was called upon to give pro-
fessional counsel to the administra-
ton. Mr.. McCulloch's Washington
home was we'll out in the suburbs,
about half an hours drive from the
city's boundary. One afternoon,
SHORTLY after he had returned :nlther
from business, he was Informed by a
servant that the presiden. of the
United States was in the reception
room and had asked to see MI. Nc
Culloch.
1t was most unusual for a president
to make such a call, and Mr.. McCul-
loch was not a little surprised by the
intelligence that the president was
awaiting him below. But while he
was preparing to go down stairs and
receive the president, the thought oc
CURED to Mr.. McCulloch that General
Arthur was the first of all presidents
to accept dinner invitations to private
houses, and so probably. while pass
ing the house. the president had been
seized with a desire to pay a little so
cial call on a former secretary of the
treasury-that, in fact, the president
was simply breaking another long
standing precedent by paying a per
sonal call upon a private citizen.
For a few minutes after the two
men met and the president and Mr.
McCulloch chatted informally. the
president speaking of the beauties Of
nature IS he had discovered them il
the vicinity of the Soldiers Home
where he was fond of driving. Blu
suddenly the president interrupted
the flow of small talk.
MI. McCulloch," he said, II hav,
called upon you with a special pur
pose. 1 have come to say hat Gen
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1911-08-31
Elias Howe, Of Sewing Machine Fame,
Though Worth a Million. En-
listed as a Private in a
Connecticut Regiment.

II knew the inventor of the sewing
1t were yesterday the day Elias Howe
came to Bridgeport, Conn, looking for
q site for his sewing machine factory.
He was a queer-looking man, very
thick set, with long curly hair, and
that day, and often after, when l got
to know him intimately, I was struck
with the resemblance between him
and the popular ~likenesses Of Benja-
min Franklin. That likeness was not
only in HoWe's features, but also in
his way of looking at life. He was as
practical a man as Franklin himself,
and, like Franklin, Howe was blessed
with a great deal of common sense.
." could tell you many interesting
stories Of Howe" continued the late
Abner l.. Train, a member Of Yale's
famous class of 1853, and afterwards
a noted Connecticut editor; "how, for
example, after he had won his patent
fights in the courts Of the United
States his income increased in one
year from about $500 to $500, 900. But
tu0 WOSL interesting StOIy 1 huOW
about Howe is connected with the
Civil war.
when the wal broke out-by that
time Howe was one Of the rich men OF
the country, and n of its leading
1nanufacturers-he became tremen
dously excited. Not even in the heal
Of his patent suits could any M re
member having seen him so worked
up; and he backed up his words IL
favor Of the Union by giving his time
freely to the and advancing
great deal Of money to the state 70
the purpose Of e%quipping it's soldiers
He also contributed literally to bount,
funds, and, it is suspected, looke'
after the family of more than one boy
at the front.
We'll. things had gone on this wa,
with Howe for about a year when h
began to a vehemently to his friend
hat every ~able-bodied man under fit
years Of age not only ought to Civ
what time and money he could to tn
Union cause, but should also enlis
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1911-08-31

ment, and the grace with which he
did so, made it impossible for me to
refuse the honor" said Mr.. McCulloch,
although acceptance of it meant
some business inconvenience and not
a little pecdniary sacrifice"
And SO it came about that a few
days later the politicians and bankers
of the country were astonished when
1t YVES announced that Mr.. McCulloch
had been nominated as secretary Of
the treasury. Until then they had
not received the slightest intimatioD
of President Arthur's purpose with re.
spect to General Gresham's success
sor.
Copyright. 1911. by E. J. Edwards. All
Rights Reserved.)
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1911-08-31
Practiced What He Preached

adding that he purposed at the first
opportunity to practice what he
preached.
AT the time a regiment was being
enlisted in western Connecticut for a
three-year service. It was t. be the
Seventeenth Connecticut Volunteers.
One day who should walk into a place
where enlistment was going on for
this regiment but Elias Howe. No one
was surprised to see him there, fox
every n knew how jealous he was
in behalf of the north. But when he
walked up to the enlisting officer and
said in a quiet voice that he desired
to enlist for three years every one was
Immediately seized with establishment.
I want to enlist as a private he
added, and in silent amazement the
pen was handed to him and he wrote
his name with a firm hand upon the
enlistment roll.
with the regiment this man, who
was then worth at least a million dol
lars-ive years later his estate was
inventoried at two millions-this man
who was one of the famous inventors
of the world, and one of the leading
manufacturers Of the new world, was
mustered in as a private some time
later and carried a knapsack on his
back and a musket v er his shoulder
to the front. But before he did that
he gave further strong evidence of his
love for the Union. There was some
delay or difficulty about raising the
needed funds to equip the Seventeenth
properly suppose because of some
representation at Washington. But
whatever the cause Of delay, when
Howe heard of it he almost secretly
advanced the needed funds.
when he marched away with the
regiment Mr.. Howe looked enthusias
tically forward to the day when BIZ
might be able to do something for hi
country on the line Of battle. Blu
after he had been in service a littl,
while the surgeons Of the regimen
discovered that he was not in the hes
of health-in fact, was not fit physI
cally for military duty. So, to the dee
disappointment of Mr.. Howe, he wa
compelled to retire from the army, Il
, which, SO far as I know, he was tn
only millionaire who chose to enrol
himself as a private"
: Copyright. 1911. by E. j. Edwards. A
> Rights Reserved.)
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1911-08-31
Particularly the Ladies.

Not only pleasant and refreshing to
the taste. but gently cleansing and sweet
enng to the system. Syrup Of Figs and
Elixir Of SIENNA is particularly adapted
TO ladies and children. and Beneficial IN
all cases IN which a wholesome. strength
ening and effective laxative should be
used. 1t Is perfectly safe at al times and
dispels colds, headaches and the pains
caused by indigestion and constipation SC
promptly and effectively that it is the one
perfect family Laxative which gives salts
faction to all and is recommended by
million. Of families who have used it and
who have personal knowledge Of its ex-
celence.
Its wonderful popularity. however. has
led INSCRIPTIONS dealers to offer imita-
tons which act Unsatisfactory. There
fore. when buying, to get its beneficial
effects. always note the full name Of the
California Fig Syrup Co..
plainly printed on the front Of every
package Of the genuine Syrup Of Figs
and Elixir Of SIENNA.
For sale by all leading druggists. Price
SO cents per bottle.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1911-08-31
Two Lectures Made Into One

cred a lecture twice with the same
phrasing. / once heard him say that
although he had delivered his lecture
on The Lost Arts some two thousand
times he had never delivered it twice
precisely the same way.
: "Mr. Phillips habit Of carrying his
lectures about with him in his head
and not in his carpet bag led to an
amusing incident in Bennington, Yer
mont, where he had been engaged to
appear by the local lecture bureau.
An hour or so after his arrival in the
town the lyceum committee, three
prominent townsmen, called upon him
at the hotel.
"'Well, MI. Phillips said the chair
man Of the committee, what lecture
are you going to deliver to us tonight?'
"'That is for you to say Mr.. Phil
lips replied.
"'Have you brought all your lee
lures with your the chairman asked.
"'Yes. I always carry them with
me-
In your carpet bag. I guess the
chairman said.
mo, rot in my carpet bag. I car
ry them where they cannot be taken
away from me. l am never anxious
lest they be lost
We'll, then, where do you carry
them, Mr.. Phillips? the chairman
asked, %curiously. \
I'm my head. I have got them 'all
in my head, and you can make any
selection you choose. l will deliver
the lecture On "The Lost Arts" or on
Daniel O'Connell,' or on "Toussaint
'Ouverture," the black man who Gre
ated the republic Of Hayti. Which
ever n you select I shall be glad to
deliver
with you in your head?' asked q
shrewd looking little man, who up tc
that time had not spoken.
Eyes, they are all there Mr.. Phil
lips replied.
"'Well, now, if we can't make
choice said the little man, why CAM
you deliver two of them for the one
price?
Mr.. Phillips instantly saw the hui
NOR Of the proposition, and it appealed
to him, so that he agreed to deliver
two lectures, The Lost Arts ane
POuverture,' instead of one and for the
price of one.
And that he did a little while later
but as he was not tied down to an,
manuscript or any memOrized form
and as he had wonderful skill II
ra@o1zfnr on6 hi
, speech, he actually iovetailed thos'
; two lectures together-cutting out, O
course, a portion from each lecture s.
: as not to make the lecture too lon,
) so that NJ one in the audience rea.
r lied that he was delivering two lee
lures.
3 Least of all did the little man q
e the committee realize it, for after tn
lecture was owe he said to Mr.. Phi
b lips: I thought you were going t
e give us two lectures
my friend, l did give you two le'
. tures,' was the reply.
"tYou did? exclaimed the littl
man. Why. it all sounded like one I
e me- And he looked sorely puzzled.
s. "'That's exactly. what I intended
Mr.. Phillips replied, laughing. An
s he felt that the humor Of the stu
It ton abundantly compensated him +,
the delivery Of two Of his famous lie
1T lures at n time and for the price /
st customarily received for one lecture
IL Copyright. 1911. by E. J. Edwards. A
Rights Reserved)
Is
IN Easy Payment.
my son, / want you to pay close
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1911-08-31
Easy PAYMENT.

my son, I wan you to pay close at
tention to me when I talk about you
debts"
Yes, father. If you don't ask me to
pay anything else"
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1911-08-31
Eczema Of &c Years Standing Cured.
Psoriasis-A Violent Form of Eczema.

bIInCne, N. G., July IL, 1917.
Milan Medicine Co.. Danville, Va.
Gentlemen have been afflicted with q tor.
turing skin disease pronounced by the physi-
clans to be Psoriasis and have had it for ten
years. No treatment of the physicians ever re-
1ieved me, and / continued to grow worse and
was unable to do my work: By the advice of my
physician l commenced to take Milan on March
8th last: am now far on the road to recovery,
aud feel that | will be entirely cured. am now
at work and feel no inconvenience from it.
Il take great pleasure in giving this certificate
and think Milan it a great medicine.
Yours truly,
: J.W. PINCHBACK.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1911-08-31
WORLD FAMOUS SCIENTIST
PRAISES DoAN'S KIDNEY PILLS.

Guido Blenio, who was awarded q
gold medal at the International Ex-
position, Turin, Italy, in 1909, in COM
petition with 142 chemical experts
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1911-08-31

Reggy-I wish I knew what char
acter to assume at the masquerade
party tomorrow night.
Cholly-Put a display head on your
self and go as a society column.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1911-08-31

from all over the
world was cured by
Doan's Kidney Pills
and strongly recom
mends them. h
visited by our repre-
at his New
York Office, Mr.. Be
MO / II did not
realize what a hold
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1911-08-31
Guido n

kidney trouble had on me until I ap-
Piled for life insurance. The doctor
refused to pass me and advised me
to take treatment at once. I had
heard of Doan's Kidney Pills and be-
gan using them. I improved rapidly
and in a short time had no symptom
of kidney disease remaining. again
applied for insurance and this time
was promptly accepted"
(Signed) GUIDO BLENIO,
545 West 22nd ST.,
New York City.
Remember the name-Doan's.
For sale by druggists and general
storekeepers everywhere. Price Soc.
Noster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1911-08-31

It isn't difficult to induce the other
fellow to compromise when he real
ICES that you have the best Of it.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1911-08-31

HRS. WinsIow,s Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the guns, reduces in1amma-
ton, allays pain. cures wind collie. Csc a bottle.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1911-08-31

The trouble with giving advice is
not many want to take it.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1911-08-31
For L and GRIP

Hicks CAPUQINE is the best remedy-re-
1ieves the aching and feverishness-cures the
liquid-efects Immediately. 1Oc., 25c., and SOC.
At drug stores.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1911-08-31
i The Importance !
\ ofKnowing God
By Rev. Alexander S. Taylor
Rector of St. Marks Reformed
Episcopal Church. Chicago.

TExT.-That they might know Thee.
the only true God, and Jesus Christ,
whom Thou hast sent.-John I:3.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-18
News in Brief.
SUPERIOR COURT.
Cases at WiI!imantie on Friday
Two Divorce Cases.

The y INDIAN county superior court
will come il for short calendar and
assignment of cases on Friday, May
10. at Willi1antic. at 10 O'Clock; Hon
Milton a. Snumways judge.
Following is the short calendar list:
Fila Nora Young's appeal from pro-
bate: Reuben E. Pearl VS.. James B
Taten and James Is. Tatem. Jr.;
George z. Holbrook,, trus, VS.. Percy
L. Waterman; George F. Holbrook
trus., VS.. c.. Fred Waterman; George
F. Holbrook. trus., VS.. Warren R
Spencer.
Uncontested Divorces-Mary E. Tar
box VS.. William II. Tarbox: Emma E.
Bradley VS.. George s. Bradley,
Trial List.
To- Court Henry W. Levigne VS.
Charles Haddad; Charles H. Baker VS.
Rood Bros: Abel r. and Mary l.
Burnham VS.. Charles E. White; Phebe
at Putnam; n. D. Prince, trus.. VS.
Browneu & Field Co., at Putnam
state of Connecticut KS. Fidelity and
Deposit company of Maryland; May
l.. Wise VS.. Daniel S. Braynan; Heller
Ferriday VS.. Benjamin Grosvenor:
William n. Mednury VS.. Frederick n
Meade; NJ. Eugene Lincoln vs. Charles
T. Crane. Eva Dudeck VS.. Tarus Lux
azick: Justine S. Greene ct al. appeal
from probate; Ernest e. Moore, trus.
VS.. Mary O. Jasmin ct al; Charles H
Phillips VS.. Frank B. Green; town OF
Eastford VS.. town of Wilmington.
To Iury-The S. Adams Co. VS.. the
Connecticut Co.: Reuben E. Pearl VS.
James IS. Tatem and James B. Tatem
Jr.; Timothy J. Coffey VS.. Alfred Mig
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-18
BREED THEATER.

The White Sqtlaw is the title of the
thrilling story that will be the feature
picture eor the balance Of this week,
and tells of a band of white settlers
who are attacked by the Indians, the
only survivors being Jam, young lad,
who escapes. and Jeanette, a little
girl who Is locked in a chest. Jim
- found by the trappers and jeanette
IL adopted by the Indians when dis
covered After ten years, the young
lad is captured by the Indians and
tied TO a stake, when the white squaw
IS talking TO him, finds out his identity
and arranges for their escape. They
steal ABOARD the old stage that passes
I'm the night. but a great fight takes
place. the Indians being victorious
Jim Is left for dead, and Jeanette is
carried away by the red men again.
Cowboys come upon the rifled stage
coach and give chase and another
great fight ensucs. This time the pale
faces win. and jeanette is carried to
her brother. who Is recovering, never
TO be separated again.
Two other big dramatic films are
featured for this programme. and a
reel of superb comedy while Mr. Call.
kirs and Miss Laws win be heard in
the seasons latest offerings in the IL
Illustrated song line
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-18
VIEWS AND VARIETIES
Clever Sayings

DO you know the woman in the fit
next to you well enough to speak
tor wei enough? ! know her too
well TO speak to."-London Opinion.
You want to go back to your h5s-
band. do you How did you tef
him ?r II bought myself a new haf
and sent him the bill" - F1iesen6s
B11etter.
who are they recalling today
ooh, it's the mayor again. Some a
the women folks claim that he sqtlfnff
and is bow1egged. PJsif
Dealer.
Did Taw4ins take his punishment
like man. asked LolIerby. ~Tof
bet he did, laughed Du1bIefgh ne
hollered and yelled and used stronf
language to beat reation."-TJarper'f
Weekly.
Japanese Host-Then you think ths
United States ready for war; Visitor
Sure of it, i know positively that
their government within "a hours can
put a sling-shot into the hands of ev~
cry boy scout in the country.-Punch-
MY present patient said the pref,
ty nurs :, lis a peevish old miIlionsjre.1
Never mind. He. may ask you ia
marry him. Yes, he may. He had
about run out of other requests
Kansas City Journal
John. I have decided to sue for
agree to pay me?" How much win I
have to pay you to keep you from &C.
ing back on your promise to sue -
Chicago Record-Herald.
Diner (wl1o has just had what vas
described as hashed muttonJ-My bill,
waiter. Waiter-Yes, sir. Now, let
me see, wot did you ave? Dfner-f
have not the slightest fdea.-M- A. p.
Departing Guest-You've got a. pref
ty place here. Frank, but 1t looks =
bit bare yet. Host-Oh. it's becaUss
the trees are a bit young. I hope they
will have grown to a good size before
you come againi-London Opinion.
Gee! amt it a great relief when
you've been suffering from toothacne
to summon up~your courage and go
to the dentist and have it over With"
81 guess so. Did the dentist relfevs
you?' You bet. He wasn't in,"-
Toledo Blade.
Professor Coming from his club,
triumphantly holding up his umbrella
to his wife)-You see, my dear Alma,
how stupid are all the anecdotes about
my absent Hnindedness. / haven't for
gotten my umbrella Mrs Professor
But my dear. you didn't take Your
umbrella with you. You left 81 st
home.-Lippincott's Magazine
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-18

good bye to her new friends of the
east, took a train for the old time
places, and as fast as the civilization
cars would carry her was back amone
the Sioux. And her straight black hair
was denuded of it's hairpins and the
corsets were thrown away and the high
heeled shoes were discarded for moe
casins. Then for the first time We
mona breathed freely.
Wenona's years among the palefaces
had taught her one thing that the life
OF the plains could not eradicate-the
necessity for money in these days. She
therefore awaited herself of the oppor-
tltnity that was this spring presented
OF joining the 101 Ranch Wild West
forces.
So it is now farewell to the plains
for a little while, but not for all the
year. for though she win travel with
the SHOW in the summer. winter VIII
find her on the 101 Ranch at Bliss,
Okla, living the primitive life that We
mona loves so well.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-18
1o1 Ranch Real Wild Yves. Show.

An Indian girl who was brought I'D
TO play with n shotgun as little white
girls play with dolls. is with the 1Gt
Ranch Wild West, which will spread
its tents for two performances here
on Friday. March 10. A shining.
sharp shooting repeater was almost
her first toy. Her little black eyes
learned to sight along its glistening
barrel at an age when most little girls
ARE sighting for nothing more won
derful than toys
Before she was grown UP she had
learned to shoot so wonderfully that
mo white man or red man was her
equal, and she was the wonder and
the pride OF all the firearms devotees
q the west Four clay pigeons, pro-
Jected far and high from a mechanical
trap. were shattered as they few. She
could pump lightly over chairs and ia
bfeS and hit moving or stationary tar
Eets with swift accuracy that seemed
intuitive. With her straight body
twisted and bent into shapes ahac
seemed to preclude the possibility of
aim. she shot with infallible accuracy.
And this girl. Wenona, is an Indian
princess. They tried to rescue" FER
from her life on the plains Atavisrn.
reversion to type they. cali it, gen
orally. when an aboringinee. after a
course OF civilization returns TO the
tepecs II his forefathers and again
dons the war paint of his ancestors
a NrTF are IHbSt VINO cain tNAt deep
down in the heart of every Indian res
cued from the plains and educated at
Carlisle there turks the desire TO escape
from the civilization of the paleface
and 90 back 10 the primitive life.
At any rate, Wenona-princess of the
Sioux. was taken east to Carlisle and
there educated in all the ways of the
white woman. She learned French and
higher mathematics. She wore Amer
5can clothes and did her hair like
real city girl. She was to all intents
and purposes tanned.
But deep down in her heart was still
the old desire. She wanted to be back
with her own people. Not that she did
not see the advantages of certain
phases of the new life. She appreciat-
ed the education and refinement of the
east. But she would not be made to
believe that the whole scheme of life
rs shown to her at Carlisle was, gen.
orally superior to her old ways.
And so Wenona ono fine day bade