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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-22
The Use of Iridium,

The chief application of iridosmine
in the arts has been the pointing of gold
pens, iridosmine being the so-called
diamond point" of the pen manufae-
turers. which consists simply of a small
grain of iridosmine which has been Sc
lected for the purpose and soldered to
the tip of the pen. These points are Sc
lected by first removing from the ore.
by means OF a magnet, the magnetic
oxide of iron which always accompa-
nies it, and then dissolving out, by
means of acids, the other impurities
which may be present; the ore is then
washed with water, dried, and sifted in
order to remove the fine dust, and the
sifted ore is then ready for the selection
of points. This is done by an operator.
who rolls the grains of iridium around
with needle point, examining them
under magnifying glass and selecting
those which are solid, compact, and of
the proper size. color, and shape. These
points are usually selected in three
grades, small, medium, and large, de-
pending upon the size of pen for which
they are intended to be used. The grain
of iridium having been soldered on the
end OF the pen, it is sawed in two.
(Which makes the two nibs of the pen,)
and ground up to the proper shape
The School Of Mines QHdrteriy.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-22
One Way of Making Money.

The Acting Treasurer of the United
States at Washington has received a
package of mutilated legal-tender notes
of the denominations of $40 and $50,
the appearance of which bears evidence
of an attempt to defraud the govern
ment The notes were presented at
the Sub-Treasury at New York for re-
demption,. and as there was some ques-
ton as to their value they were for
warded to Washington. Only one
quarter of each note is missing, and
therefore they will probably be re-
deemed. at their full value, as the law
provides for the redemption of notes in
full where less than two-tifths is miss
ing.
In this case it was with the missing
portions of the notes that the frand was
perpetrated. An examination shows
that the notes were torn in such way
that the fragments from each of four
notes could be used in making an en-
tirely new and complete note. The
notes manufactured in this way were
put into circulation and the notes from
which they had been made were sent
to the treasury for redemption. While
the patched notes would perhaps es-
cape detection by the general public
there are numerous ways of recogniz-
ing the fraud. 1t is impossible to Sc
cure the right numbers on the made
notes. while the silk thread running
through the paper, being of different
colors and in different places. furnishes
unmistakable proof. One corner of
patched note in circulation was found
to belong, without doubt, to one of the
mutilated notes. A secret service Off
Ger has been detailed to look the mat
ter up.-NeW York World.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-22
Before the Rattle.

On the hin we stood silent. Away Ger the
tarm-lands.
In the blue of the distance came marching
Yellow-ripe are the fields, and hlood-red is the
reaper
Hushl the tread of the Southron swells faint
from below.
Are we rcadv2 Stand fast, Have ye death in
yuhr musketsf
is there shea in your guns? Have ye heart
FOR the fightl
If We win on this day victors' peace is your
cuCrdon,
II the enemy triumph God pity the right
Are we ready? stand fast, Trust your souls
to your Maker.
Loose the steel of your belts, feel your
sonssters OF lead
HUSH the chant of destruction anon snail pe
And the iron-mouthed choristers mourning
their dead.
Arewe ready? Stand fast! Keepthe thought
ever with you
That the grip of the foe holds the hammer Of
Thor,
That It's swung for this battle pitched here in
the gateway.
Here the keystone of union, the keystone OF
war.
WAS inspiring,
There the grand panorama the painter had
wrought
And nv goddess of war there so proud in her
beauty
Shamel carpet-kniCht suitor, for defeat
have you fought?
Then l charged once again at the heart Of my
lady.
As we stood on the hill for the battle that
day
o! marvel of war, before the battle I won
her.
And her humble word "Yes!" was the truce
10 the fray.
William Hudson Harper, in the Current
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-22
Beauty Behind the TEAPOT.

The teapot SINNERS in scores Of
Washington houses every afternoon
and tea-drinking is now the popular
mania and dissipation. In some houses
one member of the family is generally
kept busy occupied all afternoon in
making and pouring tea A pretty
woman never looks better than when
seated behind tea-table, set with shin
ing equipage and rows of dainty cups.
English breakfast tea is the fashionable
leaf now, and as many of the fair
brewers say, there is more pleasure in
making than in drinking that herb
favored stuff. In general the tea is
stepped in small silver pot and made
of triple strength. SO that each cup has
to be filled up with boiling water from
the silver or brass teapot that is al
ways steaming over an alcohol lamp in
the middle of the table. Some make
each cup separately, the dry tea leaves
being put in a perforated silver ball
pendant from a long chain. The ball
is dropped in the cup, boiling water
poured in and the tea ball is stirred
about until the decocticu assumes the
right color and strength. This is quite
the prettiest way Of making tea, and
the girls who appreciate the chance for
coguetries and tableaux that the rite
affords are enamored with the tea ball
providing always that there is some
gallant man about to handle the burn
ing silver when it is necessary to empty
and refill the ball.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-22
Slang: Its Unpleasant Properties.

Our fine mother tongue seems lately
to have lost, and to be still losing, much
of its native dignity and music and
power. We seem to be entering upon
one eternal, universal carnival of slang.
1t is impossible for any one who has
studied the essentially noble, devout,
sincere, and earnest English character
at its sources; who in childhood has
heard the English language spoken in
everyday life in all its sincerity, purity,
and vigor; who knows and has studied
the magnificent capabilities of this in
strument of speech which our ancestors
have forged for us-it is impossible for
such an one to view without the bitter
est pain and dismay the parallel degra-
dation of English character and En-
glish speech which is rapidly taking
place. For the degradation of the En-
glish tongue implies the correlative
degradation of the national character.
Out of the fulness of the heart the
mouth speaketh. You know what
great power this spirit of foolish banter
and slang is in London life. Nothing
is attempted in truthful and earnest
manner, but up comes this evil mon
ster and spews its blistering froth of
filthy familiarity over every fair and
reverent deed, and nothing is left that
is sacred, or mysterious, or even de-
cent--H A. Jones, in the English IL
lustrated Magazine.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-22
The Significance of Gesture.

In his essay on the philosophy of style
Herbert Spencer indicates as to writing
the same theory that Mr.. Irving reduces
to practice in acting. .'How truly"
says Spencer, Language must be re-
garded as hindrance to thought,
though the necessary instrument of it
we shall clearly perceive on remember
ing the comparative force with which
simple ideas are communicated by
signs. To say Leave the room is less
expressive than to point to the door.
A beck of the hand is better than
Come here No phrase can survey the
idea of surprise so vividly as opening
the eyes and raising the eyebrows. A
shrug of the shoulders would lose much
by translation into words. Again it
may be remarked that when oral Ian
guage is employed the strongest effects
are produced by interiections, which
condense entire sentences into syl-
lables."
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-22
How the Porter Returned the Joke.

1t happened in sleepinc-car, but
when or where doth not. for obvious
reasons, transpire here. A lady who
was travelling with her little daughter
had occasion to call the porter for some
needed service by means of the electric
bell, with which CONVEX S,nce the car
was furnished. The child saw how it
was done, and presently she slyly
pressed the button, causing the porter
to appear with a respectful query as to
what was wanted.
81 didn't ring" said the woman. ..it
was my little Lizzie"
The porter withdrew, but it was not
long before he was again summoned
and again received the explanation that
Little Lizzie" had rung tn bell. This
was repeated number of times, and
the woman thought it fine joke, but
the porter began to look tired. At last
the mother wished something and
pressed the bell-button. No porter
came. Again, and with more force,
she pressed the knob, but there was no
response, and she was finally obliged
to go in search of the man and give her
orders herself. BY the time the porter
had brought the needed article she had
grown very indignant. and proceeded
to reprove him with severity.
why did you not come when rang
the bell?" she demanded.
"Did you ring the bell, ma'am?"
''Of course | did, over and over
again."
well, you see. ma'am," said the
darkey, dueking his head, while a grin
spread slowly over his shiny face.
your little Lizzie done broke dat
bell"
A roar of laughter from neighboring
passengers let into the woman's mind
flood of light on the situation evi-
IDENTIFY. for she subsided at once, while
the men in the car, delighted with the
darkeys wit in mufiling the bell by de-
taching the wire so as to break the cir
cult, gave him a quarter a piece all
around,
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-22
A Great Tour.

II see," said a man, addressing an
acquaintance with whom he was walk
ing along the street, ..that they are
getting up another one of those cheap
excursions to Europe. Ever go on one
of them?"
mo, did you?'
did 1? Well, yes. MY great de-
sire to visit the old country robbed me
of sleep. thought that if could just
go to England and catch up handful
OF the soil which the great poets have
trod, l would be the happiest man in
the world. met the excursion party
at New York. We were to be furnish
ed an excellent guide, and 1 suppose
we were. When we got on the ship,
the guide said: This is the ship and
that water out yonder is the ocean.
The town you have just left is New
York. That thing over yonder is an
other ship. See that up there? It's .
bridge. See the tug? That thing it
drags along is ship. Hear that noise?
It's bell Somebody's ringing it. If
nobody were to ring it, you couldn't
hear it Well, now we are going.
That Kissing noise is made by the
steam. Here we go. You see we have
left New York This was certainly
instructive, but little too chatty. I
thought. We were to visit all the
great places of historical interest," and
l was glad that our guide was SO will
ing to explain everything. When we
disembarked at Liverpool, he hurried
US to the railroad and then into num-
Der of clothes closets. This is train,'
said he. Now we are going. That's
England on this side, and this over
here is also England. Here's a station.
That noise you heard was caused BY
someone slamming door. He'll slam
it again after awhile. Here we 90 to-
ward London When we arrived in
the great city, he hurried US to hotel.
He seemed to think that we were all
children. Early the next morning he
came around and said that he was
ready to show us the sights. Put us
in hacks and had us hauled around.
'YOnder is the Tower of London said
he. Couple of youngsters murdered
there some time ago. English news
papers haven't got hold of the news
yet. Was published in America some
years ago. All, here's Westminster
Abbey. Lots of old fellows buried
there. Belonged to the first families
Of Virginia, l believe. Yonder's the
parliament house. Pretty good sized
shanty, you observe. Well, let's go
back to the hotel. You have seen Lon
don, SO tomorrow we start for France
That's the way it was during the en-
lire time, and when returned home
1idn't know as much about Europe as
did before l started on the great
.our 'f-ArEnnsnu T,rnreLer
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-22

''Drummers, ne continued. 40 n
good deal of beating with the new-fan-
gled l,V0O-mile ticket. 1t is sometimes
convenient for conductor to forget to
punch them, and so the 1000 miles
often become nearer 1000. OF course.
the employer never gets the advantage
OF this sweeping reduction in rates. "
'for my part, exclaimed the brake
man. on whom frequent draughts of
the libel on lager had begun to tell
slightly, I'D beat the company every
time L d get chance. Many time at
night 90 along them box-cars an
report all right, though ! could see no
less nor half dozen tramps cowerin'
down among lot of goods boxes.
maxim a pretend to hide an KNOWN
well was lookin' at them all the time.
The company wouldn't thank me for
turnin them out. an We may bet yer
life when. some dark night. [ fall be-
tween the cars, if the life amt crushed
out OF me. ii 5 little they'll dream of
giving me pension. No. boys, there
are men in this town, as all of We know,
bummlng around on crutches ard on
wooden legs, whose companies wouldn't
give them no pass over their lines, al
though they get buuged up in their
service. Now, when my day comes, as
1t comes to so many, perhaps some one
of the poor devils I've helped over tine
road may give me lift. They may be
up when I'm down, an it wouldn't be
hard for them to rise to the level of a
poor devil of a brakeman on a freight
train. Why, darn their mean souls,
they've takin' now to paying us by the
tripr'
Here someone requested an adjourn
ment, and the whole party filed out.
Evidently men not in love with their
masters, thought your correspondent,
as he rose and followed in their wake.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-22

Representative Reed of Maine is
quoted by the San Francisco Chronicle
as saying: Il was admitted to the bar
in California, and Judge Wallace ex-
amined me. I'll take my oath nobody
was ever admitted to the bar with as
simple an examination. When went
up for examination the great question
of the hour was the Legal-Tender act.
Everybody was discussing its constiru-
tionality. Some said it was constitu-
tional, others said it was unconstitu-
tional. The first question Judge Wal
lace asked me was, Is the Legal-Ten-
der act constitutional or unconstitution-
alp l didn't hesitate a moment. l
said simply, 1T is constitutional You
can pass, said Judge Wallace. We
always pass man who can settle great
constitutional questions off-hand."
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-22

Maria Soltera, in "a Ladies Ride
Across Spanish Honduras" published
by Blackwoods in London, saws that
one of her fellow-travelers thought the
beauty of the Mexican ladies over
praised. '.One American girl" he
said. sis worth hundred OF them
WhereuDon another of the party re-
marked: The Americans certainly
have their pretty women like other
nations; bat, good Lord! they have
voices like peacocks. That excellent
thing in woman, the soft, low voice
is utterly unknown in America. The
children in the schools are taught to
pitch their voices in high key. 1t is
a part of their education. One can for
give little of the peacock in pretty
woman, but, when it comes to the
plain ones, it makes one shiver when
ever they open their mouths"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-22

Prof. Simon Newcomb, in reviewing
the performances of the Georgia Won
der Girl Miss Lulu Hurst, in the cur
rent number of the Science, says her
success affords q striking example of
the unreliability of human testimony re-
specting the phenomena of force and
action. He points out that her mani
festations We're purely physical and the
result of force being exerted under IA
vorable conditions. Though ordinary
observers We're mystitied, yet the char
acter OF the performances, according to
Prof. Newcomb, were absurdly simple,
and illustrates the credulity of believers
i'll the movements of chairs. tables, and
pianos without human agency.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-22

A noise was heard in an empty
drawer at Williams drug store in Thom-
aston by one of the clerks at late
hour one night last week. As it sound
ed like turbulent rats fighting no
notice was taken of it. The next morn
ing, on opening the drawer, the clerk
found fresh rat skin turned complete
ly inside out as neatly as could have
been done by a taxidermist. The skin
was perfect, but all the other parts of
the physical economy of the rat where
gone except the tail. 1t was evident
that this was the work of a weasel
which had been seen prowling about
the premises OF late Waterbury Ameri-
can
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-22

For upward of thirty years a man
known as the ..old leather man" has
appeared in various localities in West
ern Connecticut He wears an entire
suit of leather, including hat made
apparently from old boot-tops. He
presents a dilapidated and remarkable
appearance, but never molests or an
noys anyone. He seldom solicits aid,
yet occasionally asks for food from GER
tain farm houses on his route. He will
not be drawn into conversation. He
chooses the houses at which he accept.
food, and manifests great aversion to
all else mortal. He is believed to be
some disinherited French Count, or at
any rate dignitary of some note, ex-
lied from his native land and isolated
from all creation.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-22
AN AMBITIOUS BOY.
BY FRANK II. STAUFFER.


IL
The mai, lin. b.5 oorclpded IN bu;ld
brancb road 70 F. Retween the
formay ard the latter were two small
.o,rns Barnaston and Shanstone both
af rrb;.b r,a5e StrennonS efforts 70 have
tba hrancb lire mass ,broprb tbe;r
,,Iace Sbe,stone was the LARGER and
wnaIth;or of the two. the business mon
subscr;bad Eber.lIv To tbe Stock and
xzera i, great gIae when the survevors
made their annearapce in the town
The inbab;tants of Barneston were
corresnon5inplv DISAPPOINTED. and Gave
nm tbe ficbt. But much TO their amaze
nent- their VILLAGE was finally selected
ana Sbenstonc left in the iurcb. and
they we're still further amazed when
they learned tpat il had been brought
about by a boy TO whom they had new
or -;yen n,ucb credit ei,ber for sbrewd.
ness or tenacity.
His name was Fred Sedpwick. and he
was not more than IA wears old. He
was an observant fellow. however. and
generally arrived at correct conclu-
Sons An idea had seized him. in con-
nection with the rivalry between the
two towns: it was a practical idea, and
he determined 10 make the most of it.
A gentleman stopped at the only ho-
tel in the place. one hot summer after
noon. His name was Lynch. and he
was the chief engineer of the survey
ing party. When Fred heard of his ar
rival he concluded to call upon him,
and found him seated upon one of the
porches of the hotel.
Il wish to talk to YOU about the pro-
posed railroad, sir, Fred said, remov-
ing his hat. his tone and attitude re-
spectful.
The surveyor was a genial man, and
was especially partial to boys. He
glanced into Fred's honest face, and
said. with an encouraging smile:
1T is 10 be an interview. eh? Well.
consider me at your leisure"
Il believe it has been decided to run
the road through Shenstone. remark
ed Fred. without any preliminary skir-
mishing.
Yes replied Mr.. Lynch. The
people have agreed to take $75, 200
worth of stock. and have offered to pre-
sent us with lot of ground for sta
ton. They have even promised to fur
nish the stone to build it. Barneston's
a sleepy old place. YOU see."
ed Fred That is ali the more reason
why il OUGHT to be wakeped nm. Won't
it cost great deal to take the road to
Sbenstone2 In the way of deem cuts
and trestle-work. | mean?"
"A great deal, my boy" replied the
snrveyor
..More than it would to bring it
along that ridge. yonder?'' asked Fred.
nointinc.
Considerably more. sir"
..AIore than The S75 600 subscribed
by the people of Shenstone?'' persisted
Fred.
..At least as much.m was the answer
he received.
He was silent for a minnie. an in
tenselv thouph,ful look unon his face.
Mr.. Lynch watched him, impressed
with his appearapce and his direct way
of getting at a thing
There will be a water stationP' ask
ed Fred.
..Ob. yes. we must have wafer We
can oct il from the mill pond."
..By forcing If IN the bilIpn
..Yes.n
THAT will cost a great deal won't
i.?"
..Tbe n,apt wil,n
Tine plantp, replied Fred . trif,e
puzzled.
The machinery my bov Tho
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-22

Newspaper paragraphists are ceas-
ing their squibs about Sara Bernhardt's
attenuated proportions, the subject hav-
ing been worn thin.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-03-21
Wants 10 be a F. M.

prominent Democrat from Arizona applied to the President few days since Tor the Tucson postoffice, and was in- formed that unless in could be copelu- sively shown that the preset incumbent had taken an active part in the last campaign, he would be allowed to serve out the term for which he had been ap- pointed.
 If Postmaster Freeman's removal then depends upon the above-named condlh~ns he IS as secure from Iuterfer- enee until the expiration of his term of office, as he would have been had Blaine been president instead of Cleveland. MT FreemAn,s republicanism is unoues- toned, but since his appointment to office, and more especially may this be said of the last campaign, he has not. ID politics taken any part whatever. He has given his undivided attention to the duties of hls office, has interfered with no one and has gwen unqualified satis- faction. Mir. Freeman Is popular with both parties, and there are ma0y Demo- crats m thls city, both popular and in- huentlal, who prefer to see him serve to the expiration of his term.
 Senotar Fair, in writing to a friend in this city, says: Many. myself included. thlnk thai the present incumbeuts will complete theIr term of office before any change wIll be made" ThIs indicates that applicants for the Tucson r. O. had better turn their attention to something else
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-03-21
Department of Arizona.

The roster If troops serving in the Department of Arizona has just been issued fr1m headquarters of the Depart ment The following Is the disposition of the troops as given, together with the names of the commandants at the vsri- ous posts:
 Fort Apache-Majo- Edward Collins, first infantry. Troops A, 3d cavalry, aud A and K, 4th cavalry, and company B, lst infantry.
 Fort Bowis-MBjor E. B. Beaumont. 4th cavalry. Troops M, 3d cavalry, and q. t'h cavalry, and company I, list in- fHntry.
 Fort Grant Colonel w. R. Shafter, lst infantry. Headquarters, band and company A, lst infantry, troops c. F and L, 3i cavalry, and c. 4.h cavalry.
 Fort Huachuca-Colonel W. B. Roy all. fin cavalry. Headquarters, band and troops B, D and I, 4lh cavalry, and company C, lst infantry.
 Fort Lovell-Lieutensnt Colonel C.. A. Forsyth, 4th cavalry. Troops F and Fl, 4:h cavalry, and company F, lst in- fEniry.
 Fort McDowell-Maior H. E. Moves, a-h cavalry. Troops F. and NJ, 4th cay ", and company D, Ist infantry.
 Fort MohAve-Flrst Lieutenant N. F. Fhister, lst infantry. Company G, 1st infantry.
 Fort Thomas-Msjor G. A. Burlington. 3d cavalry. Troops D, E and I, Sd cav airy.
 Fort Verde Lieutenant Colonel D. R. Cieudenin, 3d cavalry. Troop K, 3d cav airy, and company k, lst infantry.
 WhippIe Barracks Colonel A. G. Bracket. 3d cavalry. Headquarter-, band and Troop II. 3i cavalry. and com pany E, list infantry.
 San Carlos-Captaln F. F.. Pierce, 1st infantry. Troop G. 3i cavalry. and com panies A. B, c and F, Indian scouts.
 In the Field, near Fort Apeche-First Lieutenant c. E. Gate wood, 9th cavalry. Companies D and F, Indian scouts.