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Daily Republican., 1885-12-26
WANAMAKkR's
PHILADELPHIA. Saturday. Dec. &c, ICES.
Christmas rs a wonderful
time
Eu aho,t The chilIxn,

Talk about The Children
"hristmas-lt's pleasant
There are whispered W.
deriI g. beforehand, the get
ling up early Christmas
morf ing, the pow-wow, The
turkey, good rest when the
sun goes down and the stars
are fairly GU, (; and the
Ichildfen's Christmas is done
| With 1t has left a kindly
Daily Republican., 1885-12-26

JOHN Q. Wssn, Who iatsly ran on
the Eepublican ticket for Governor ol
Virginia, and was defeated. says thu
report that b and Senator Malone in
tend TO Leave ths State 10 not true. bul
they will remain 10 take advantage o.
any future Political event that may
turn up and - Of advantage to the Re
publican poRty.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-09
Norwegian Honesty.

In the house where | am now writing
there stands in the dining-room, and
accessible at all times of the day, an
open case of cigars and cigarettes,
postage stamps, and stationery. On
the sideboard are bottles of seltzer
water and wines. When the bills are
made out the guests report how many
they have used. On steamer trip a
friend went to the purser's office to
pay for his ticket. Being suddenly
called out, the purser unconcernedly
left the gentleman alone in the office
with piles of loose money lying about
him on the desk At another place, |
overheard the proprietor of the hotel
saying to party that they need not
change their plans for want of ready
money. for he would very willingly
lend them some without security until
they should arrive at Christiana. At
the same place, arriving and leaving
again in the night, | wished to have a
telegram sent for me the next day. My
telegram and money were laid on the
center-table over night Other bits of
money were also upon the table, prob
ably for other errands.
In Norway the doors of rooms have
for the most part no locks. We have
found in some places locks, but the
KEYS could be used only from the out
side, in case the people are all absent
for several weeks; but to lock door
and remain inside is to them foolish
ness. In Bergen, at the public con-
certs and entertainments, the outer
garments and appurtenances are laid
aside in an outer room, as otherwheres
in Europe; but there is no checking
system in Bergen, not even any one in
attendance that could find. After an
entertainment we attended, the men
went to corner of umbrellas and
canes. and each took his own. 1t must
have been so, and must usually be so;
otherwise such system, or lack of
system. would not exist. l took my
hat, coat, and cane, and crept out.
feeling as if | had stolen something.
and longing to tell somebody officially
that they were really mine.-ZiOn's
Herald
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-09
Deaf Left Ears.

"Will you be good enough to let me
walk at your other side?" said gen.
tleman to companion with whom he
was crossing the City Hall Park. II am
deaf in my left ear, and have been
trying for five minutes to get at your
left side, so that l might hear what You
say; but you seem to have been endea-
voring to prevent me-"
"Why, Of course l have" was the
reply. II, too, am deaf in the left ear,
and if we change sides could not hear
word you said"
Both gentlemen looked astonished,
and went on their way laughing.
There is nothing unusual in such an
experience" said New York aurist.
1.-The left ear is peculiarly liable to
deafness or partial loss of hearing. An
immense number of persons rely
wholly, or in great measure, upon the
right ear to do the duty of two, and it
very soon becomes trained to fully bear
the pressure placed upon it. Persons
who have been long deprived of the
left ear can usually hear sounds at a
distance far more distinctly than those
whose hearing is divided between two
ears, owing to the peculiar sharpness
acquired by the solitary organ. which
is seldom sympathetically affected.
The only Inconvenience l know of
in the loss of hearing by the left ear is
when one is walking with lady. or
driving a friend in buggy, or other
wise so situated that you cannot easily
get your sound ear toward them. But
for constant traveller, such as q drum
mer, such an affiiction is invaluable.
No noise in hotel can keep him awake
at night He has only to press his good
ear to the pillow. and what can disturb
him?"-NeU York.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-09
Aimee in n Balloon.

"Let me see. Which shall l tell
youP Did you ever hear how l went up
in balloon? No? Then here it is.
When the Germans besieged Paris in
1871 l had just signed a contract with
MIR. Jim Fisk l had to go, but was
not able to do so because all avenues
were closely guarded by the enemy.
Then someone suggested going up in
one of the balloons used in transmit
ting dispatches, and, there being no
alternative. went up. First, when we
ascended, the conductor, another lady,
and I. the balloon went up. up, climb
ing up, until we could see Paris like an
eagle could flying high over it. The
car of the balloon swung from side to
side. and made me so dizzy. l watched
the Column Vendome until it tapered
off from what it was to point the size
of my little finger. l saw the cathedral
Notre Dame growing from what it is
to ball the size of my fist. l saw the
people first the size of men, then as
small as dolls. and finally look like
black pins stuck in checker board.
By this time l grew quite sick, and fell
back in my seat and shut my eyes, and
l thought l was smothered; Oh. so
smothered. tried to breathe and catch
the air, which was to me receding,
with my mouth and my hands, so, SO"
Hereupon Mdlle. Aimee threw herself
back in her easy chair. shut her eyes.
and clutched with her hands, which
were extended above her head, like the
proverbial drowning man catching at a
straw. Then the balloon began to go
down again and got my mind and my
breath back. The conductor said we
were out of danger, and We finally
dropped down in field and climbed out,
glad enough to be on earth again
Houston (Ter.) Chronicie.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-09
JUte for Window Curtains,

Jute is new fabric introduced into
the manufacture of window and wall
curtains. Some of the jute or "cos-
mos" velour curtains shown look more
silky and velvety han the real English
silk turcoman curtains that q few years
ago were considered absolutely pei feet
for the dral cries of windows and doors
in the most costly and elegantly furn-
ished houses. The highest novelty in
lace window curtains demands the work
of three nations of Europe to make.
The body of the curtain. batiste. is
manufactured in England; the hand
made lace braids and flowers must come
from Brussels, and the arrangement of
the same, the designs of the curtains
and finish must pass through French
fingers. BroOkiyH Eagle.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-09
On the Cars,


Crowded cars, Conductor gone,
Pleasant day, Drummer fly"
Maiden trav'ling Looks at maiden
Far away. With sigh.
Vacant seat, Asks the maiden
BY her side, ''Is there one
only one Loves you more
In which to ride Than have done?"
Dandy drummer Maid looks conscious,
Hack mustache, Rather coy.
Thinks good chance Drummer'3 heart
To make mash. Full of joy.
Grinning, asks MAY ask
May he ride Wondrous bliss,
In vacant seat For the boon
BY her side OF one sweet kiss?"
Maid says YES" Maid says No,
Looking sweet. 'Twould hardly do,
Drummer happy For there's one
To his feet That loves me true"
Happy drummer! 81 will win You
Hard-earned cash, From his side,'
Spends for goodies" Drummer says,
For his mash. With conscious pride
Train boys stock Hardly think so,''
Disappears, Maid replies.
Grins with Joy, "'Tis conductor"
70 his ears. Blank surprise.
Sells the drummer Hes my husband,
Apples cakes Don't you see? {
Nuts and candy, Here he comes,
Awful fakes" You'd better fiee."
Conductor comes, Door flies open, -
Drummer's cash Drummer bold, 4 >
Pays the passage Dashes out
For his mash. Looking sold.
Conductor looks Conductor grins,
At train boy sly, You know the rest.
With "a wink Twenty dollars
From weather eye. In his vest.
Tom p. Morgan in the Through Mail
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-09
Homespun and Old Hickory.

A venerable granger, clad in home.
spun, and with a cotton umbrella under
his arm was perambulating about the
Capitol grounds yesterday, accompa-
MED by his two daughters, very win
some, buxom lassies, with the bloom OF
roses on their cheeks and the light OF
joy dancing in their delighted eyes.
Pausing before the Jackson statue.
and no doubt enthused with the recol-
lection that this is st Jackson s
Day." he waved his parasol at the
rampant war steed and thus apostro-
phized "Old Hickory"
I'VE licked the British and we licked
the Indians; we licked the Mexicans
and came nigh licking our own people,
and if We had Old Jackson with us
burned if we couldn't lick anything
that hits grit. Come. let's get away
from here, children. "-Nashrille World
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-09
Points About CoMbelIa.

We were with a hunting party last
summer on the large Island of Grand
Menan, in the Bay of Fundy. The
shores of the island are precipitous, and
the plateau between them is densely
wooded. Pursuit of game led them far
into the forest. and it was not long be-
fore they found themselves lost. They
roamed about for long time, and were
coming to the conclusion that they
would have to camp out for the night
when an indefinite sound, sort of
humping at pretty regular intervals, at
tracted their attention.
"Woodchoppersn said some one.
Not a bit of il. said another who
had been some time in the West and
Southwest. ATS a cowbell, and the
cow is not half mile away" -....
The party pushed throug gh the dense
underbrush toward the sound. and soon
came upon a pasture, whence there
was path to habitation. Soon after
ward the roaring of the sea was heard,
and the party emerged from the woods
upon the road along the cliffs.
Having recently Y found a rural expert
in cowbells, we learn that they are
valued according to their weight and
thickness, and not for the clearness of
their tones. The reason cowbells are
made thick, heavy, and of an angular
shape is that they may produce a
humping sound. Somehow or other
that sort of sound from a cowbell is
carried further through the woods than
any sound of similar strength.
The cowbcll incident at Grand Menan
was recalled the other night at the
Metropolitan Opera-House, when, after
the sudden sinking of the Venusburg in
''Tannhauser," pastoral scene is dis
closed and the jingling of cowbells and
is heard. They were not
Western cowbells, but Wagner cow
bells, turned up to leading-motive
pitch. Neg I0rk Sun.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-09

The most sensibly-dressed women in
Paris are the servants. Nomatter how
high her wages or how ample her saw
ings. and despite the temptations af-
forded by the secondhand shops of
which have just spoken, no respecta-
bic cook or chambermaid, or child
nurse ever thinks for moment of ap-
ing the dress of her mistress. Jeanne
or Francoise would as soon think of
wearing a blanket and feathers as of
donning a silk gown and velvet cloak.
1t is not very long ago that no French
maid servant ever thought of wearinga q
bonnet. Now, the republic and its at
tendant ideas have caused the once
universal cap to be looked upon with
disfavor. 1t is considered as being in
some sort a>nark of servitude, and so
the French bonnes dislike to wear it.
Yet French Wallets and coachmen never
OBJECT at all to a livery, and the French
wor&ingmar never thinks of donning
any other garb than his universal
blouse during his hours of toil.-Phi5a-
dsiphiG Telegraph.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-09

atfecronate gieam IN ms Eyes nxed mp
on him, Artie began trenbingi
1T is secret, papa. lou won
tell, will you?"
Mr.. Arrol smiled at the child S
earnestness; yet the blue eyes were
very wistful. almost pathetic:
II promise you. Artie, Will keep
your secret" he said kindly.
Artie leaped from his high perch.
and standing before his father. gazed
up eagerly into his face.
Papa, not long ago, l heard DIR.
Cliff tell mamma that when the leaves
had fallen from the trees. Nina would
die too, and do not want her 10 60
away, so to keep the leaves from drop
ping. tie them to the branches, IL Is
difficult, because they are so high-Wlll
you help me. papaP
Mr.. Arrol gulped down sob which
rose in his throat; the sweet innocent
idea of his little son brought sudden
wave of sad emotion to his heart.
How could he answer that simple
question, and dash all Artie's bright
hopes to the ground, by telling him
how useless it was, holding nature
thus in check?
Dear Arthur! Poor little fellow!
Nina will be glad when she hears OF
your loving trust will help you very
willingly. but alas! the task OF keeping
back death would be as difficult as
trying to prevent the leaves from fall
ing! See even now, that slight gust of
wind has broken your slender thread
the leaves are gone!" ...
1t was true, and with bitter cry
Artie threw himself into his fathers
arms. feeling for the first time, the
weight of grief lowering round him.
As Dr. Cliff had said, scarce had the
last yellow leaves left the gaunt
branches than Nina's gentle spirit fled
to her happier rest. and Artie has now
only dim memory to brighten his
lonely young life.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-09
OLD sPRlNGFIELD.

We print below an interesting communi.
cation from q veteran New York journalist,
William G. Boggs, Esq, formerly post
master and an editor in this city:
The announcement of an appropriation of
100000 for building postotice in Spring
field, Ohio, brings up recollections of the city
when first resided in it, about thirty years
since. had been in the city but short time
before the 4th Of July. Having resided in
New York city, where such great demonstra-
ton. of jubilee were ever made upon the re-
turn of this anniversary, was deeply i'm
pressed with the want of patriotism manifest
ed. The day actually passed more quietly
than the Sabbath. Upon inquiry learned
that there had not been a celebration of the
day in seventeen years previous. | then and
there resolved that if survived and was
resident OF Springfield, it should not pass an
other anniversary without celebration. In
the month of June following l called public
meeting OF citizens in the town hall. | pre-
sented the object of the call General Rod
ney Mason, S. Shellabarger and others OBJ
jected, stating that it would cost money, and
that it would not be raised. But l succeeded
in getting the meeting to resolve upoa a cele-
bratior. A committee of thirteen was ap-
pointed to make arrangements. Upon this
committee was Mr.. Shellabarger, Rodney
Mason, Gen. Whiting, Gen. DeardorH, and
other prominent citizens. Suffice 1t to state
that the committee collected money enough
from the citizens and from the railroad COM
panies to purchase fireworks and to provide
lunch for 6remen from Urbana and other it,
vited guests. The day passed off gloriously.
We had an oration upon the Fair Grounds,
and splendid display of fireworks in the
evening. For several years while the writer
resided in Springfield there was an annual
celebration. Whether it is continued now
cannot tell. There was our influential weekly
editor OF which was Judge
Torbert. The proprietor was Geo. H. Frey.
A defunct Democratic paper was revived un-
der the name of the "Expositor." The coun-
ty being largely Wing, it was an mp hill busi-
ness for the editor and proprietor. While
many expressed appreciation of the manage
nent Of the paper and OF its editor, they did
not like it's politics. So ardent and 81 iutelli-
gent was its exposure OF the Know Nothing
proceedings OF The city and county tba. the
'ditor was threatened with ducking in Mad
liver. This was never attempted, however. |
During the writer's residence in the city |
urse was raised by some citizens to i fiuence
ir. Frey to issue q daily paper. This va,
one vii the money held out, but was dis
ontinued for want OF support. Citizens
,lled upon the editor Of the -Expos:tor, and
dered him purse If be would issue q daily
,per. This was declined for the good reason
at - sona as an election occurred they
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-09
CONSTIPATION!

There is no medium through which
disease SO often attacks the system
as by Constipation, and there is no
other i'll flesh is heir to more apt to
be neglected, from the fact material
Inconvenience may not be immediate
ly felt from irregular action of the
bowels. When there is not regular
action the retention of decayed and
efete matter, with its poisonous
gases, soon poisons the whole system
by being absorbed into it, causing
piles, fistula, headache, impure blood
and many other serious affections.
BURDOCK BLOOD BITTERS will
Immediately relieve, and one bottle
positively cure or relieve any case
Of Constipation.
WAS troubled for a year with
torpid liver and indigestion, and after
trying everything imaginable used
BURDOCK BLOOD BITTERS. The
first bottle revived me and the second
cured me entirely.'-J.S. Williamson.
Rochester. N. Y.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-09

La a recent letter George e. Min. the
actor. says: Il have been blamed a
great deal for essaying to play leading
roles, but the public has never known
that first OF all applied to Mr.. Edwin
Booth for subordinate position in his
company, and was met with q distinct
declinature. for which l have since
been extremely grateful. l have won
success by myself. and, being in Amer
lea, l still have the audacity to work at
the trade of my choice, although among
the follies of my youth is numbered q
temporary occupation in the pulpit"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-09
GENERAL JOHN BEATTY.

We have received from the friends and
partisans of General John Beatty, of Co
lumbus, copies of pamphlet entitled
Protection to American Citizens-a Fair
Ballot and Fair Count" which is devoted
to General John Beatty's utterances on the
Southern question, giving extracts from
his speeches from 1871 to 1884, and ask
ing this question: "If the issue suggested
by Mr.. Blaine in his Augusta speech is to
be the leading one henceforth, would it not
be well to nominate for Governor of Ohio
the man who has for fourteen years been
persistent, consistent and pertinscious in
calling attention to this issue and in de.
manding its recognitionr'
The pamphlet is pretaced by the follow.
ing:
"CoLUNBus, O., March /, 1888.
believing that equality Of political rights
and privileges among citizens of the United
States, whether white or black. honest elec-
tions, and fair representation in Congress
and the Electoral College, based upon the
number of voters legally authorized, or upon
the whole population, irrespective OF color or
previous condition, are paramount questions
in American politics at this time, we respect
fully present to the electors OF Ohio the fol-
lowing collection OF extracts from the speeches
of Gen. John Beatty, with the suggestion that
his nomination and election to the Office Of
Governor would be emphatic and timely
notioe to the country that the people OF this
State, at least, will henceforth insist upon a
free ballot and fair count in all elections for
members of Congress and the Ell, ctoral Col
lege.
"In the selection by other States of these
custodans of the Nations interests, we have
as much concern as do those who vote direct
ly for them, and any violation OF the letter or
spirit Of the Constitution 10 their election, by
the people of any State, is a violation OF the
common understanding or compac, between
the people of all the States, which should not
be tolerated.
In the words Of General Beatty, we de-
msnd that the Democratic States of this Union
shall stand up manfully to the National Con-
stitution, without evasioo, fraud or false
hood"
This is signed by Messrs C. D. Fire
stone, J. T. Harris, Jas q. Goldman, A.
d. Rogers, John G. Mitchell, I. R. Mar
shall, Chas. Huston, Henry Miller, Chas
P. Schneider, George S. Beeson, VIM.
Mcdonald, W. S. Shepard, C. C. Carter
B. L. Gray, J. J. Janney, James NJ. Loren,
B. McCabe, Fred. B. Roney, jr, Allen
Miller, Jas. W. Lee, Jeremi.h Dickey, Dan.
A. Rudd, and Capt. Alfred E. Lee
We take pleasure in reproducing this
utterance concerning our old friend, as
we know him to be a true and loyal Repub-
hcsn-a man of convictions and of prin-
ciples, with good record as soldier, 9
Congressman and citizen.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-09
IMPROVEMENT IN COL. KINNEY'S CON
DITION.

Col. Coates Kinney, our associate in the
editorial and business management OF this
paper, has been exceedingly i'll during the
past few days, bat we are glad to learn
from Mr.. Hale, who left his bedside this
morning, that be is now really better and
that he and his friends believe that he will
be about again in couple of weeks. Our
readers will rejoice with US over this bit OF
very good news.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-09

The late Rev. Charles Kingsley, the
author of Yeast" and many other good
suggestive novels, had good heart in
him. He said; Have charity, have pa
tience, have mercy. Never bring a human
being, however silly. ignorant, or weak,
above all, any little child, to shame and
confusion of face. Never by petulance,
by suspicion. by ridicule, even by selfish
and silly haste, never, above all, by indulg-
ing in the devilish pleasure of sneer,
crush what is finest and rouse up what is
coarsest in the heart Of any fellow
creature"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-09

In remembrances of George Eliot re.
Gently published it is stated that at one
time she was much interested in phre-
nology. and had cast of her head
taken. Her head was very large one,
twenty-five and one-quarter inches
round. The temperament was nervous
lymphatic is. active without en-
durance-and her working hours were
never more than from Q a. m. to p.
N. In her brain development the in
tellect greatly predominated. In the
feelings the animal and moral regions
were about equal. The social feelings
were very active, particularly the ad-
hesiveness. She was of a most affec-
tionate disposition, always requiring
some one to lean Upon. She ssw al
sides intellectually.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-09

Tie St. Louis Globe Democrat predicts
the Inauguration Of William NJ. Evarts on
the 4th OF March, 1889 And the Chicago
News says that he has begun writing his
inaugural already. 1t will be about four
miles long and three wide, but it will be a
good one all the same.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-09

Now, really: Is it Right that Durbin
Ward should be Left? Perhaps it is. A
man of his kind has no right to remain in
the ranks of the Democratic party. Re-
publicans think so and the Democrats
UcF
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-09

gence Of both races is moving farther from
that proposition day by day" Mr.. Gable
will probably reply to Mr.. Grady in a later
number of The Century.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-09

We are afraid that there is dynamite in
this paragraph from the Dayton Journal:
Some sanguine Republican editors are pre-
dicung that it will be our turn on the 4th OF
March, 1889. That will depend largely upon
what happens during the Cleveland admins
tration, and quite as largely upon the Repub-
lican nominee. For instance, il We should
nominate a man liable to thirteen accidents
during the last ten days of the campaign,
some OF those accidents might prove fatal.
Barring accidents, the chances seem to be in
our favor.
This should be touched, gently. il at all.
This is especially true Of the tail end OF it.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-09

MAUD S will never be allowed to trot
for money hereafter. Mr.. Bonner will,
however, allow her to trot on the Cleve-
land (Ohio) track during the coming sea-
son, as he had promised TO do so.