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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-23

From an article on bookkeeping,
by George lies in the August century,,
we quote the following: "Whcn | have
seen the lengthy bill of fare so com
monty furnished at large American ho-
tells and thought Of the waste cntaiIcd,
| have often believed that retormer
might succeed, by establishing, say in
New York, hotel on n new plan. one
that would afford the small, good va
ricty that one finds at the smaller Lon
don hotels of the best class-a variety
well cooked and served, through the
cooks attention not being dissipated
among n multitude of dishes, At two
restaurants in New York, on Broadway
and Fifth avenue respectively, one gets
an excellent table d. hOte dinner of this
kind at the reasonable charge Of one
dollar and twenty-five cents, which in
cludes pint of uin ordinaire. The
best hotels, it gives me pleasure to
state, are fast moving in the direction
of simplicity of bill of fare. In New
York the leading house on the Amcr-
can plan does not provide its table
with much more than one-half the va
riety of dishes one may have offered at
throughout the country. The dietary,
too, in America is unquestionably i'm
proving. Fruit and vegetables are
consumed much more plrntlfuly than
| before quick trains transported them
cheaply and canning became a prodi
gious business. Baked joints and fowl,
so often parboiled and soddon are CIV
ing place to better things in the way
of genuine roasts, The grdiron, thank
| goodness, has well-nigh driven the fry
ing-pan out of the kitchen, and whole
some broilcd steaks and chops have
taken the place of the hard, greasy
meats that spoiled SO many digestions
! in the past. Pie, too, is going, and it
exodus has had much to do with the
genesis of fat But hot bread and
cakes still hold their own, and the
baleful ice-pitcher remains, active iol
stomach mischief. Porridge, however.
is more easily had at hotel in New
York than in Edinboro, and, will
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-23

The scenery between Genoa and
Pisa j. very beautiful, lying along that
lovely coast Of the Mediterranean call
ed the RiUicrd III LcrdHtc. but there
are reasons why we shall not enjoy it
as much rs we would like. These rca-
sons are eighty in number, and consist
OF tunnels, some long and some short,
aud all very unccrcmOnious in the
suddcnness with which they cut off a
view. As soon as we sight queer
old stone town. or little village sur.
rounded by lemon groves, or stretch
Of blue sea mt the foot of olivc-covercd
mountains. everything is instantly ex-
tinguishcd. and we sit in the dark
then there is another view which is Just
as quickly cut of, and so this amuse-
ment goes on for the whole distance,
which is only little over hundred
miles. There is an old story. once
told to a story-loving king, about an
immense barn, filed to the top with
wheat. and a vast swarm of locusts.
There was a little hole IN the roof, and
first one locust went in and took a
grain of wheat, and then another took
a grain, and after that another one
took n grain, and then another locust
took another grain, and then the next
locust took grain. and so on for ever
so long; until the king jumped up in a
passion and cried out:
"Stop that story! Take my daugh-
ter, and marry her, and let us hear no
more Of those dreadful locusts.
The tunnels on the road between
Genoa and Pisa remind one very murh
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-23
n Sea Captains Practical Joke.

A group of steamship agents were
talking over cheap ocean passenger
rates. when retired old merchant
present said he was reminded OF .
cheap trip he once took.
"Some years ago. said he, II owned
goodsized steamer, which chartered
out for grain or other freight to
Europe. One season obtained cargo
for Hamburg, and the notion took me
to 90 over in my own ship and see the
Continent. told my captain of my
inclination. He was a jolly old Yankee,
and noted as careful officer. He at
once reminded me that the ship was
not licensed to carry passengers. Very
WELL said |, we mustn't break the
law for the sake of a little economy;
perhaps III 90 later on by a aCunarder.'
80 no. no. he replied, needn't do
that; I'll fix it for you. Let me ship
YOU as one of the crew! You can pull
on II rope when you feel like it, but you
can mess and turn in in the cabin with
mc-secp
Il was amused at his device, and
consented TO 90 in the way he had des-
cribcd.
1--WE had rough, uncomfortable
run across, and II freight boat is a slow
one. | wasn't sorry when we steamed
up the Elbc and anchored. gave the
steward directions about my baggage,
and started for the Hotel Royal, bid
ding the Captain. who had come ashore
with me, good-by on the wharf.
81 sha'nt say good-by,' he respond
ed soberly, for you'll be aboard before
sundown.'
"No.' said |. decidedly, shall be
busy all the day
"'Busy or not, replied no pleasant
ly but positively, you'll return before
night
Il told him he was mistaken,
laughed. and went away. Now imagine
my surprise when | received at the
hotel command from the United
States Consul to report myself at
once to the ship. The official who
brought the note said he would have
to accompany me, as l was charged
with descrtion. Back, of course, had
to 90. When we rowcd out to the ship,
| there | saw the Captain and Consul
Uhc Consul proved to be an old chum
| of the Captain) and number of gen.
| tlcman, all looKing over the ships rail,
enjoying my arrest exceedingly.
| went on board, reported myself, but
couldn't get my discharge until l had
| partakcn of an elegant supper that was
held in the cabin that evening, given at
| the Captains expense.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-23

men we've aiune u iittie iatcr "But |
wish that what you might see still more
clearly Is that even II there had been
any cause for righteous alarm, you
took altogether the wrong measures
for winning back your husbands err
rant fancy. What! Cry, and grow
careless about ones dress, and re-
proach a man with every word aud
look hundred times day! Heavens!
what want Of tact!'
"lf you will only stop with me, and
give mo the benefit of your experience,
| may learn better in time cried BcS-
sic, whose face was once more wreath
ed in smiles, and had grown five years
younger in rs many hours. IL really
think you are very clever woman,
mamma. and very fascinating one,
too, rs Leonard says. Why is not cv-
cry mothcr-in-law like unto thecp But.
then. it is quite out OF the proper or
der of things that you should look so
young, and have such lovely hair-do
you know thatp For molhcr-in-law
that is really not permitted
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-23


Come all you fair young housewives and lis
ten unto me
u mean those lucky ones who are from ser
vant-bondngc frrc),
And some advice IN give you In simpl,
Nttlc song,
with the simple little chorus of.-Girls, MS you
go along.
Oh ns you 90 along,
Leave everything where II should be, girls rs
you go along.
You take fancy for cake. late In the after
noon,
Aud Hour butter sugar, eggs and milk and
bowl nnd spoon.
ANA other necessary aids. the kitchen table
thronP.
Don't let them stay, clear them away, girls as
you 90 along.
OH rs you go along,
Pnt each one back In its right place. girls, as
you 20 along.
And then .youll find how easily n great deal
- can bc done.
without your being tired to death" Mt set.
ting of the sun.
And though, sometimes. In spite OF care,
- Things seem to turn out wrong,
Twill always pay to smooth the way, girls, as
you 20 along.
Ohl ms you 90 along,
Then mover leave your work behind, girls, as
you 20 along.
Margaret Eytingc, in Good IIousckccpcr.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-23

Wednesday night darky went into
Greer n Floyed's store and took seat
on kit of mackcrel near the front
door.
After awhile Andy Floyed thought
he heard the chirp of a young chicken.
He heard it several times, and pretty
soon Arch Greers pointer dog had his
attention attracted by the noise. Aft
or making search for the source
from which the noise came, the dog
came to dead point in front of the
darky on the mackerel-kit.
Haven't you got young chicken
about youP" asked Mr.. Floyed.
"No, sab; notz l knows Of" said
the darky.
But the chirp was heard again, and
this time there appeared to be no
doubt about the locality of the thing
that was doing tho chirping The
da-ky saw that he would have tC
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-23
Had Their Pictures Taken,

The sight of a blushing bride, in full
bridal costume, sitting in an open bug
gy on Baltimore street, met the eyes of
all passcrs-by few days ago. The
bride-who looked old enough to know
bettcr-worc Il wreath of orange blos-
SONS and smilax and veil. while her
hands were encased in white kid gloves
and her feet in white kid shoes. At
her bosom she wore "A large bunch of
orange blossoms. The white contrast
cd greatly with her raven black trcsses.
winch fell in ringlcts about her neck.
Her husband wore n full suit of store
clothes and straw hat. He had great
difficulty in steering the poor horse,
ana the buggy looked as il it would
fall to pieces. The bride and groom
rode up and down Baltimore street,
much to the amusement of the crowds
on the street, and in vain tried to find
a photographer who would take them.
AT last they found one near Gay street.
When the groom found the place he
had much trouble in getting the horse
and buggy u to the curb and at last
had to get out and lift the buggy into
position. Then he lifted his wife out,
and she stood on the pavement in all
her bridal glory and iincry, the oh.
served OF all the observers; but she did
not mind that and seemed to care more
for the safe disposal of bandbox and
lace shawl than the crowd who
watched her. The couple went into
one gallery, but there they could not
be taken large enough, and so they
came down again and went into ouolh-
cr. The groom put on his white kid
gloves. and they had perfectly
assumptions time sitting for their
picture in bridal costume. Several
plates were used before good mega
tive was secured, because the groom
insisted upon kissing the bride every
time the photographer back was
turned. After the "ordcal' the bride
took off her orange blossoms and veil
and opened the bandboX and got out
white bonnet and put it on. Then
the couple left. The groom went into
the middle OF the street, and, after
taking oil the steamboat hawser that
tied the horse to the hitching post,
turned him "oil'' so the wheel would
not dirty the brides white dress, and
the lady. unassistcd, hoped into the
buggy. lie followed her. and soon the
vehicle and its precious load went
down the street and out of the city to-
ward Philadelphia. -Baltlnl0rc A,neri-
cuH.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-23

If an acid drink is required, water in
which pruncs have been soaked over
night is good.
Nurses, don't sit or stand too near
your patient. The beds are low, and
there is a sense of stIlng. Of being
shut in, if you are too near. Above all
things, don't talk when you are over Il
person.
Half a tcaspoonful each Of sugar and
cream Of tartar with little ilayoring
stirred into third of Il tumblcr of
water. and half tcaspoonful Of soda
added just before drinking, will some
times correct acidity of the stomach.
Accustom yourself to rs little light
clothing rs possible and keep comfort
able. | think too much hGr} weakcnS
one, and that many of the sores which
come from lying in bed so long would
never put in an appearance if one
would keep cool.
Eating n few pieces of common
starch will sometimes settle weak
stomach. Gum arabic is a simple
remedy for weak stomach, also for
tickling in the throat; an old lady
told me that she always carried a few
pieces in her pocket and ate them for
that purpose.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-23
BccthOycn'S ECcentriCities.

In 1916 Beethoven began to keep
house, and a sad kind of home he had.
He was like n child in the hands OF ser
wants and landlords, and rarely found
himself at peace with either. He con
stantlv changed his lodgings. and sell
dom had time to yet things settled in
house before it was necessary to move
again. 1t was seldom that servant
Staid more than few weeks, and the
house frequently took care of itself.
His room was generally model OF
confusion. Letters strewcd the iioor.
and the remains of his last meal,
sketches of his music, books and pic
lures covered the chairs and tables.
Sometimes it would be weeks before
he could discover manuscript which
he sorcly needed. He broke nearly
everything he touched, and sometimes
upset the ink in the piano. He loved
to bathe, and frequently would stand
pouring water over his hands, shouting
his music; if any musical idea occurred
he would rush to the table and note il
down, splashing the water over every
thing in the room. Every day, what
ever the weather. Beethoven took a
long walk; he had his favorite haunts
around the city, and nearly all his
musical ideas came to him in the woods
or meadows, amid tho trees, the rocks,
and the flowers. He was never with
out little book in which he wrote
down any thought which seized him
and then at home the thought would
grow into song or symphony.
lie was quiet and rapt when at the
piano; but we are told that when con
ductng an orchestra, his movement.
were violent. At the diminwendo he
would gradually crouch lower and low
er, till he dropped entirely out of sight
rising slowly during the creScendo,
when he would almost jump into the
air. With his pupils he had the sweet
est patience, repeating the correction
over and over again; he would always
forgive wrong note, but woe to the
unlucky pupil who failed to give tn,
right expression to a phrase or bar
for this the master thought indicated {
| lack of soul. and this he woultnot for
give. -Agatha Iu'stS, IN ST. Atchola'
| nor IU1LSi
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-23
The Rising Generation.

A bright little miss living on Eagle
street was given II warm cookie by Il
ncighbor. Though contrary to her Gus
tom. the mother allowed the child to
eat it. Shortly the little girl exclaim-
ed, Mamma, let me go and get an
other cookie; | know Mrs. - will
give me one mo, dear, it will make
you Sick.' "Wcll, Mrs. -- her Sun
day-school tcachcrl says heaven is a
beautiful place" You don't want to
20 to heaven, and leave papa and mann
ma, do you!' "Well, mamma, you get
cookie, too, and come with me to
heaven
While little girl on Howard avenue
was being rcbukcd by her mother, she
said. "liush, mamma; if you scold so
much YOU will make me nervous, and
| shall die likc-." "Do you rcmem-
Der her?" said the mother. 80 yes"
replied the little one, "and her mann
ma scolded and scoldcd her so much.
she got so nervous she went sick and
died. - Iticd Hcraid.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-23
A Slight Mistake.

1t happened on the limited express
between Chicago and New York. She
was pretty, innocent looking girl,
and while the porter was making up
her berth she moved into the next sec
ton.
May | sit here?" she inquired of
the occupant. 81 won't trouble you
long"
"Certainly." he replied, and at once
proceeded to engage her in convcrsa-
ton. Somehow the talk driftcd to bus
mess vocatiOns.
"And what is your business?' she
asked, with charming frankncss.
He hesitatcd a moment, and then
replied: "Bookmaker
80, how nice. What kind Of books
do you make?"
"Most any kind" he replied.
81 hope you don't make those horrid
French novels" she venturcd. IL think
them awful
mo" he said slowly; "that is not
the kind OF books make
"I'm so glad she returned with
evident relief. where is your place
of business?'
son, most anywhere" He was get
ting Il tribe restless under her qucs-
tions. at has been at Washington
Park for the last two weeks; but now
Pm on my way to Saratoga"
"Washington Park! Why, that's Il
funny place to make books. DO you
always make them ut racesP'
"Well, generally"
just then the porter announced that
her berth was ready, and she retired
to it in brown study. She couldn't
understand it. He heavcd sigh of
relief, and adjourned to the smoker. -
HunLNLrr
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-23
Grover CIcvcIand's Present Resi-.
dence,

The house that Grover Cleveland
lives and works in covers nearly one
third of an acre Of land, and has cost,
all told, $4,000, 900. 1t is modelled aft
er a castle in Dublin, and the architect,
who was a South Carolina man named
Hoban, got $500 for drawing the
plans.
When it was first built, away back
in the nineties, it cost $500, 900; but
the British burned out its inside, and
its cost has since added to that sum
about 81, 100000. In it all the presi-
dents since Washington have lived, and
each has added to its beauties and its
expenses.
John Adams bought the first billiard
table which was used in it. But in
John Adams time it was only half
furnished, and Abigail Adams used to
dry her clothes in the big east room.
Year by year, however, furnishing has
gone on, until now it is sort of mu-
scum of art and beauty boston Post
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-23

Wilhelmj the eminent yiolinist, is
not without grim SENSE of humor of
his own. Tho audience which greeted
him at Gothenburg, in Scandinavia,
was quite small, but on the succeeding
day. when the artist took his depart
ure, great crowds gathered at the de-
pot aud chccres him with enthusiasm.
As the train moved oil Wilhclmj turn
ed to stander-by and said: Next
time | come to Gothcnburg shall give
my concert at the station
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-23

show up, so he went down into his
breechcs pocket and drew out an egg.
"Chirp," went the egg
Dress de Lawd; If dis aigg haint
got a young chicken in itr' exclaimed
the darky in surprise.
And sure enough it had. The egg
had "pipped." and it turned out that
the darky was a regular walking incu-
bator, for he pulled out three pipped
eggs.
Henry Hooks took the eggs. and
now has two young chickens from
them. Aibany (Ga.) Advert,ser.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-23
or What Use Are Eyes?

The Somerset (Ohio) correspondent
Of the Philadelphia Times says of Ben
son Taylor. blind farmer:
His farm is between two and three
miles from the village. and he thinks
nothing of starting out, with no guide
but his cane and no companion but
his dog, to come to the store for gro
ceries. or to 30 to any of the neighbors'
on an crrand. He manages the farm
himself. and, while there are number
of things which he can not do, such as
plowing and seeding, yet there are so
many things about the farm which he
can and does do. that he is fairly en-
titled to the name of farmer. He has
cooked for himself for years, baking
bread and pies with apparent ease. and
even allows himself occasionally the
luxury of a sponge cake. His kitchen
garden is kept very model of neat
ness and cleanliness, all the planting
and tending being done by himself.
He milks and churns with the ease of
dairy maid. He is gifted with a
wonderful memory, seldom forgetting
anything he cares to remember, and is
never SO happy as when some friend
reads to him. He has decided taste
1or the Sciences being especially inter-
ested in geology and botany lie is
past middic age, Droad shouldcrcu,
dark halr ana beard, ana with intclll-
gence and range OF information much
In advance OF the average farmer.
''How is it that you can travel over
the hills anu hollows OF TINS rough
country the way you DOR he was
asked.
I'm, learned the lay OF tho coun-
try when was BOY, and rs | didn
60 entirely bind until ! was about 10
had mapped out IN my hlnd the posi-
ton OF every gate fence anu road. al
most III the country never was lost
put once, ana that was one day when
had been out with ncighbor collect
ing some money. When we had got
within mile or so of home told him
| could go the rest OF the way myself.
got along all right until l came to
place where there should have been,
according to my calculation, fence
running IN a certain direction, but
lhere was no renee there that cou!d
hnd. 1t was IN the middle OF winter.
showing and blowing like all possessed,
ana khc" u must De coh'iueraoiy
after dark. l was IN quite aquandary,
and listened Tor long time to hear
the bark OF dog or something that
would give me an idea OF where ! was,
put couId near nothing' ana II looked
ike II would De my iast trip, 1or II !
once got oewildereu Woulu very Ike
" have frozen to death lhe happy
thought struck me that perhaps the
fence mad been removed. and when !
1cit about IN the snow with my cane l
found few scattered rails that had
been lett ana l went on them ana got
nome all rlght.
Yes II put my Judgment on the
weight OF STOCK against any man
around mere. SOFA Iot OF hogs a
snort tlmc ago ana toid the butcher
they would average over loo apiece
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-23

The loco weed, which has appeared
with frghtful rapidity on the Kansas
range within the last eighteen months,
to the dsmay of stockmen, will doubt
less disappear within the next eighteen
months. Two years ago this singular
plant had free swing in the Texas Pam
handle and New Mexico. but now il
has nearly disappeared in those Sec
tons. The plant is Il tramp, and makes
itself mighty disagreeable to localities
where it effects temporary lodgment.
This plant does not have the appear
ance of guile, for chemists have failed
to detect any poisonous qualities there
in, but it is an established fact that
horses and cattle are made mad by
eating it,
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-23

A new use for children has been dis
covered in England, and it is now
fashionable to have them running
about the grounds in reasonable NUM-
bers whenever large party is given.
The small folks are arrayed for these
occasions in white trOckS with ballet
skirts, silk stockings, very high boots,
and immense hays, for it is the fancy
of the moment That child's head shall
,c2k rs large as its BODY.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-23

Ike Phikins writes to the Detroit
Free Press denying that the bite of the
tarantula is necessarily fatal The tar
antuIa will not bite unless he is cor
ncred, and though his sting makes one
sick for few hours, it is not always
fatal. A man in San Antonio was Bit
ten by taranlula and was in bed one
dny. and suffered from tho pain two or
three days, but was ncverin any danxss.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-23

Portland, Oregon, is about to have
some of her streets paved with granite
brought from Hong Kong for the pur.
pose.