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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-05
Altar of Roses In Roume1la.

Foreign Cor Chicago journal
The altar of roses of commerce is produce6
on q large scale in the Turkish province Of
RoumeFa, and principally on the warm
southern slopes Of the Balkans. The sam
article also made in Tunis, India and Per
sia and the south of France, but the guam
tity produced is small and the prices so high
that very little is exported The Roumelia
altar is made from the rosa damascina by
distillation. The color Of the rose is gener-
ally red, though sometimes white, and
bloom, in May and June. The flowers ars
on trees that average about six feet high,
which are not only planted in rows but ara
tended zealously from autumn till midsum.
mer. The flowers when in full bloom arr
plucked before sunrise, sometimes with,
sometimes without, the calyx, but
only in such quantities as can be distilled
on the day that they are plucked.
The stll is plain timed apparatus. from
which a long curved tube is directed
through a tub Of water, and into . large
bottle. The still stands on a stone hearth
and usually in the shade of trees near . run.
ming ream. The firing is done by wood
The stills hold from twenty-five to fifty
pounds OF roses, which are covered with
twice that quantity of water and boiled hall
an hour The distilled liquid that passes
over into the bottle is allowed to stand,
when the altar rises on the surface and h
skimmel of, the water ultimately being
sold as rose-water at Constantinople. The
altar is kept in copper cans and the rose
water in bottles
A rose tree is ct its best at its fourth year,
an acre Of 4-year-old trees producing from
ono to two tons Of flowers. and 1000 pounds
of flowers producing one pound Of altar.
Much depends on the spring weather, as
rains and frost lily affect the bloom. In
very sunny seasons 2, 500 pounds have pro
duced a pound of altar. Every peasant dis
tills his own roses, and the average Rou-
melian crop is about 4, 900 pounds of the pure
yellow altar, nothing being said of the ar
ticis adultaratsl by oil of geranium, which
contains hut Id ner cent Of the altar
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-05

That's one Of the benefits Of being an
orphan" be said to the bootblack at the post
Office yesterday. u was coming across the
street when horse driven by plumber
knocked me down and walked all over me. !"
"Who are yer says the man, as he pulls
up
Jim Taylor" says ], as digs up through
the mud.
"How much are ye hurteaT
"a dollars WORTH"
"Who's yer papF
Haven't got any. You must settle thia
ere case with me alone"
@He settled and 1 gin him q receipt Now
il had any old folks he'd have gone to
lawyer, and we'd have bad to sue, and il the
case ever got before jury his lawyer would
have proved me blind in both eyes and
horse thief to boot Nothin' like bein' yer
own boss and settlin' all fatal injuries on the
spot fur ready cash"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-05
A Queer News Item.
TNOrrisfOwD Herald

A very funny item Of news was tele
graphed from London a few days ago. Ii
stated: Society is greatly exercised oveI
the suiciie of young Englishmau who's
name is for the present concealed from the
press He was recently married, and lately
lost $3.50 900 gambling at Monaco" Hi
name is concealed from the press, ehi Ii
this country. in q case Of that kind, the
press would be the first to get hold Of hh
name 1t would be as impossible to keep hh
name concealed from the press when society
was exercised over his suicide, as it would
bs to dam Niagara-if not more so.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-05
Typical Western Fertility.

lIIOSluenCe newell
The following story Of an engineer on 9
western railway show how fast the country
is growing. We do not hold ourselves 10
sponsible for the truth Of the story, but We
do not hesitate to say that it is mot much oi
a story" compared with that told by ths
western man who makes an effort:
@One day was driving my engine over
the prairie at the rate Of forty miles ar
hour, without house in sight, and suppos
ing the nearest town to be thirty miles dis
tant But as glanced ahead was aston
ished to zee that was approaching q large
city. rubbed my eyes, thinking it was
mirage.
1Jim," says to the fireman, what's thh
placer
~.Blamed if l knowp says Jim, staring
out oDthe cab. 4 declare, il there amt
new town growed up here since we went
over the line ye,terdayr
81 believe you are right. Jim Ring the
bell or we shall run over somebCdyr
so slowed up and we pulled into
large depot where MORN 500 people were
waiting to see the first train come into the
place. The conductor learned the name Of
the town, put it down on the schedule, and
We went ON.
@Jim,' says I, as We pulled out, KEEP
your eyes open for new towns First thing
you know we'll be runnin' by some strange
place
".That's so,' says Jim. An hadn't We
better git one Of the brakemen to watch
out on the rear platform for towns thai
spring up after the engine gets byF"
Tho Chloral Habit
IDemorest's McnthlyI
Life insurance companies are careful to in
quire into the habits Of those that apply for
policies The latter are asked il stimulsnts
are regularly taken and also as to the use Of
tobacco and opium. Some Of the companies
have added chloral to the list Of the inhib-
tied articles
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-05
The Mecca of Buddhism.


An Indian explorer, known as the Pundit
A X, in the employ Of the Indian sur
vey, has just returned from four years JOUR
neying in Thibet. during which he spent a
year in Lhasa, the capital Of Thibet and the
Mecca of Buddhism. Before this traveller
only four Europeans in this century have
visited Lhasa. Hue and Gabet, the French
missionaries, were driven from the city
forty years ago, after living there q few
months Moorcroft was killed after he left
the city, and another traveller was permitted
to remain there only few days He says
the city is crowded with temples, and in the
monastery at Potola the Dalai Lama lives,
who is regarded as the incarnation of
Buddha-
This building is surmounted by five gilded
cupolas, which, when sparkling in the sun
light, present dazzling spectacle. 1t con-
tains numerous images, one OF which Is
seventy feet high. During the festivals in
the middle Of February the Thibetans gather
at Lhasa from all over ths country to pay
homage t. all the gods and goddesses who
are supposed to be present These cers-
yaonies last about a month, at the end Of
which ali the citizens are considered to have
been purified for another year.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-05

New York Cor. Syracuse Journal.l
have heard my mother say that, when
she was pupil Of the famous Mrs Emma
Willard at Troy, every girl in the school
was obliged, in turn, to receive the other
pupils and teachers, as though they were
her guests. What an ordeal for q young
girl to pass through; but the severe criti-
cisms of Mrs. Willard Ia lady accustomed
to the highest society at home and abroad,
her ideas of dress, department, per-
sonal grace, etc, were invaluable.
Why, do not our teachers Of girls
attend more to the personal polishing Of
their pupils and give them less finish in the
"ologies," physics and the dead languagesi
Why not inaugurate classes in walking, run
ming, leaping, etc, to make young women
walk with an airy gracei You know that
the dress reformers talk Of the bondage Of
womens petticoats, etc. Well. there is Q
good deal in it, yet woman can dress sensi-
bly,, and be within tine bonds of fashi N. too.
Pardon this sermon on the art of walking
well for women. Just notice the gait Of our
sisters, when you are next in the street Nc
two walk alike. You will find it an anus
ing, possibly an instructive diversion.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-05
Queens in Exile.
New York Star.l

Quite recently, under the head of SSitua-
tions Wanted" in a New York daily news
paper, l read this announcement: ~Young
lady wants position as dishwasher in Q -ss-
taurant." The wording of the notice recalls
to my memory an aged, rsggei and decrepid
crope who came for aims to house where i
CHANGED to be visiting in South Brooklyn
many years ago. Among other things she
asked for two pairs Of old shoes, and being
intsrrogated as to her reason for soliciting
two pairs, she replied in quavering tone:
"Well ma'am, you see me an another
lady gathers the swin on this street, and
when one of US is hard up both of US sis-God
help usl"
There was unconscious psthos In the
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-05

such as .to!e wheat bread. oat meal, plair
meat and vegetables, abjuring pickles and
condiments, which are q source OF irritation
and not Of warmth Add to these measures
daily friction of the surface Of the body,
deep breathing, Loose clothing and plenty a
deep in pure aemosphsre, and will war
rant that you will soon begin to improve in
the power to produce heat, and instead OF
shivering at every breath Of air. you will
court the tonic brsezes. and really enjoy
tussle with rough old Boreas himself"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-05
Berlin's "MOdel" Exchange.

lDcfhu ActtcII
One of the sights of Berlin is the model
exchange held every Monday in the vestibuie
Of the art academy. A most motley crowd
assemble, from which the painters choose
their models. The prices vary according to
supply and demand. Tbs average rate is ls
cents an hour. Models for painting from
nature command better price. for their
task is a most fatiguing one; hence good
and the factotum Of the artists, nickname1
sthe handsome August is q priceless jewel
in thu search for models
Some Really Queer Customs.
London Fieidl
The manners and customs Of the Nasal, ss
described by Mr. Joseph Thompson in the
account of hi recent travels in Africa, are,
to put in the milde,t language, most pscu-
liar, and a whole chapter is devoted to the
description of them. Their usual mode OF
salutation on meeting is to spit in one
another's face, the more copious to expsc-
toration the greater the friend: hip; and Mr..
Thompson, having been voted great medi-
cine man, was expected to heal diseases in
this way; but so great was the demand on
his saiivary organs that he could only satisfy
his patients by taking repeated draughts Of
water.
Equally strange is the custom of all the
unmarried men and women living in vii
lagos together, while the married folks live
by themselves; these latter are allowed to
eat what they like, but the unmarried ones
may only eat meat and drink milk. As soon
as a man marries he ceases to be q warrior
and has to tend the herds of cattle. He is no
more allowed to join in cattle raids, or that
determination of his neigh borS which in con-
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-05
At the Exposition.

New Orleans Cor. Inter OCEAN,
In the woman's departments we found
much to admire, AMI our disI Iosition to criti-
else disappeared tefore its general success
and excellence. 1t is plain that the woman
all over our country are rapidly learning
not only their rights. but their ability to ex-
eel men in the creation Of the beautiful, and
to equal them in useful inventions, and the
successful conduct Of the ordinary business
of life We found southern women who
managed factories, stores, and plantations,
and took goo,l care Of inefficient husbands,
dependent brothers, and helpless children.
What struck us particularly was the ex-
hibit by the colored women. We thought it
superior indeed to that Of certain Of our
northern states to which white women have
contributed SO much labor, genius, md
money. 1t will hardly do, We thought to
doubt longer the capacity for Improvement
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-05
A Humiliating Fact.
lChicago Ledger.

Tne nineteenth century has been prolific
In thought and discovery. Civilization ha,
advanced with sure and rapid stride; but
with all our progress in science, art, mschan-
ism, politics, horse-racing, and so forth, the
humiliating fact cannot be lodged that
reliable test for coming at the age Of
spring chicken is one Of the things that thu
best brains of futurity alone can evolve.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-05

The Scientific American gives the follow
ing as a simple AMI infallible test for oleo-
margarine: "Stir little-half a teaspoon.
full or iess-of the suspected butter in
enough sulphuric ether to dissolve it By
the time the grease is dissolved the ether
will have evaporated and the residuum will
show, to smell or taste, whether it is butter,
lard or tallow. Five cents worth Of ether
will suffice for several tests"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-05

of tho colored people Of ths south. We saw
Q steam engine made wholly and entirely by
q poor ignorant black man. II these men
and women without training and education,
can accomplish such results in what will they
come short of the whites in that prosperous
future which their own Industry and
capacity may bring them'
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-05

ltnc8Ro inter Ocoan-I
3Genuine counterfeiLs" arc the latest nov
ely in the east A number Of counterfeit
half dollars have been found In circulation
in Boston and New York, which have the
same intrinsic value as the coin that comes
from the mint They contain the sans
amount of silver, are Of just the same weigh.
and fineness as the half dollars made by
Uncle Sam, but they arc still counterfeits
and cannot be circulated as money because
of their being made BY private individual
instead of the government However, the
man who gets one Of these counterfeits nsed
not feel very bad over it, IS be has II cent
worth Of silver, and has only been cheated
out of Q cents It il worth Is much IS .
Canadian piece Of the Same denomination
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-05
Beauty and Its Preservation.

Grief, as well as all agitation Of the mind,
is detrimental to beauty. Too much excite
ment Of the tear ducts dims the eyes, and
traces Of the working Of the passions are left
upon the face. Those persons who are hap
PLY gifted with an equable temperament
grow old much less quickly than those who's
dispositions are reversed.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-05

A truly refined ani cultured woman may
have a loud, rasping voice, but the writer
has never yet chancei upon such a rare crea
ture Mothers should check in their young.
est as well as in their older children the harsh
utterances that proclaim to the world the
lack Of innate refinement, as well as the ab
sence of proper maternal training.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-05
Reformatory Measures.
ATLANTA Constitutional

Rev. Wilbur F. Crafts, after exploring
Paris, Brooklyn and New York, suggssh
that the problem Of great cities may b tc
some extent solved by passing laws rsquir.
ing all children to be at home by Q O'Clock
at night, forbidding tho exposure of paper
flled with pictures and recuris Of crime.
forbiddins the sale Of liquor and tobacco to
minors, requiring instruction in the laws Of
health, requiring compulsory education
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-05
Natural Children.
IHelen Wilmansl

Talk about spiritual children, and chill
dren in advance Of their age; give me
natural children; blessed, delightful little
human pigs: babies with as much shape as
summer squashes, bi-furcatsd watermelons,
stomachs on legs, little digestive machines,
converting food into sweet, healthy flesh,
with its dimples and laughter, and anybody
may have the spiritual children that wants
them.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-05
To Cleanse Marble.


A paste formed of whiting and benzine
viii c.-anss marble from grease, and one
rade Of whiting and chloride of soda, spread
snd left tn dry, in the sun if possible, on the
marble, Will remove stains
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-05
A Vagary of the Toilet
ICourier-Journal.l

One Of the vagaries Of the toilets Of fash
ionable women nowadays is the adoption by
many of some distinctive feature Of attire
which, unconspicuous at the beginning, soon
becomes remarked by continued and un.
swerving repetition One leader of society
is never seen without bunch Of lilies Of the
valley as breast knot In summer or
winter, on tue promenade or in the ball.
room, through all the passing fashions in
flowers, these tiny waxen bells are her un
varying insignia
A well-known belle affects white costumes
at evening entertainments to the exclusion
of all others, and another wears at every
ball small bird in her hair the color Of its
plumage matching or harmonizing with her
costume. At Richfield last summer Phila-
delphia girl, a blonde with q peculiar
creamy complexion, distinguished herself by
her black toilets Tulle. face, silks, satins
and velvet were taxed to aid the variety,
but the hue was the same-dead, unrelieved
black-and thanks to her own beauty and
her dressmaker's cleverness the caprice was
not fatal to the effect
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-05
They Don't Wait.

smelling bottles cause red noses and
watery eyes," says a New York doctor.
That may perhaps scare the laiies little,
but it is a Iact that men with extra cochi-
neal noses seldom smell Of bottles. They
don't wait to smell
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-05
A Pertinent Question.

INtW
1t would seem to be one Of the first offices
Of the higher education" to sweep away
those ab, urd distinctions that offend good
sense Why should blooming young col
lege graduate who will recite to you glibly
the'chemical nature of butter and cheese,
and the process by which bread is made
light and digestible, disdain to conduct
these .purel, chemical operations in her
assist in a chemists laboratory as "hirsd
helm"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-05
A Distinctionless Difference.

Johnny was in the habit Of taking bita
Of bread and washing it down with swallow
Of milk.
'Johhnny, you mustn't eat that way"
@Why not, mawp
because it isn't healthful"
ut won't hurt me if break the broad in
the milk and eat it with . spoon, will II,
mawp
mo, Johnny, that's bread and milk, and
bread and milk is always wholesome"
There are some thinks that Johnny isnt
old enough to understand. and probably
never will be
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-05


Stationery used by ladies" said dealer
to a reporter. "Includes q variety of tints
and oddities, such as silver gray, terra Gotta,
marguerite, azure white, shrimp, lavender,
turquoise, cafe, sea shell, tea rose, court
grey, opaline. crushed strawberry, drab.
cadet blue, cream and olive. OF those,
white, cream, azure and olive are most in
vogue. In size, octave takes the lead-the
envelope being nearly square White and
cream with fancy artistic initials at the GEN.
ter top of the sheets, is most popular. These
initials are embossed and illuminated with
gold, silver and carmine. Paper having
embossed monograms is also much used.
Linen papers are preferred by many and
consequently have q good sale. Pomonais
the name of a new writing paper, having for
q tint what is termed winter sky. The sur
face is smooth and quality extra fne."
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-05
Poor Jimmy.

tIife.l
Uncle John-Well Jimmy, have you en-
joyed yourself to-dayi
Jimmy-No, haven't I've had missr
able day.
Uncle John-Miserable dayi How's that
Jimmy-Aunt Betsey told me to eat al
the dinner.I wanted, and couldn't
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-05

Flower weddings are to be all the rage in
London this spring. They are termed thus
because the bridesmaids at each wedding
will be dressed to represent some spring
flower.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-05
A Powerful Sight.
Ipittshurv Chronicle I

II the bad little boys ever got into the
United States senate chamber and yelled
out 60 up. old bald head!' it would take
powerful sight OF bears to do Justice to ths
ABENEFAcToR OF HIS RACE.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-05
phrase, and don't think the poor old womsn
went barefooted that season at least
The Old Proverh.
(Pittsburg Dispatch.l

The old proverb about ministers sons may
or may not be considered to be corroborated
by the fact that the son Of q Presbytsrian
clergyman has just succeeded the son OF
Baptist clergyman as president Of the United
States
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-05
Oullness and Genius.
lind I .afs 0an

There is hops for dull boy who thtrss
for knowledge; but don't take much stocb
In genius who knows it all without study
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-05

Among Rhode Islands exhibits at the
New Orleans exposition is heavy steer
chain forged by a female blacksmith Of that
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-05

Jud Lafagan: Where one man gets weary
hunting for rest ten get tired hunting for
pleasure.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-05

1t ID said that Flying Dutchman, q trottei
under the saddle of the olden time, stepped
twenty-five fest
DILL ARf m TEXAS.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-05
MatrimOny and Wealth.
Chicago Woman's World.l

sHow many women out Of every 1O0 would
reject the money bribe in an offer of mar
riageP asks a correspondent A very large
percentage of them. Our girls brought up
to regard fashion and display as the crown
ing triumph II life might be expected to
look for wealth in husband as of the first
importance And they really think they dc
SO regard it until their affections are
aroused; then it is utterly forgotten. Nay,
more. the poverty Of lover nine times out
of ten 50 operates on the sympathies Of the
girl as to increase her affections and induce
her to take all sorts of imprudent risks for
his sake. Of course there are women who
eventually sell themselves in marriage, not
only for great wealth, but for the smaller
bribe Of a simple support; but they do not
do SO until after such struggles as prove to
them that hearts are valueless n this wooden
world. Nor would many of them do so even
then If their chances for making their own
support were as good as men have.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-05
A Decided improvement

SOr -nAuCutSttr SouTlcf.J
The class which was formerly the most
wre.chsd next to needle women was that of
"iodging house slave" But here there is a
decided Improvement Twenty-Five years
ago a lodging-house servant would be kept
up till any hour at night to bring the lodgers
their supper, and would rarely get holiday;
now the usual stipulation made by girl,
when engaging herself, is that she shall not
be expected to answer the bell after ~
O'Clock at night, or be required to rise until
6 O'Clock in the morning, and that she shall
have alternate Sunday afternoons at her
own disposal The poor girls life is thus
rendered endurable
The cause of this improvement is that there
is less competition for employment among
women of the working classes than was
formerly the case, and this enables them 70
make better terms for themselves There
being less competition is probably due partly
to the opening Of new occupations to women
and partly to emigration.