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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-04
SALE OF BONDS.

NOTICE is hereby given that the city Of SPRING
" field, Ohio, will offer for sale to the highest and
best bidder 1.-THE Council Chamber in said city, on
Tuesday, the Slst day of March, A. d. 1885, at S
O'Clock p. m, the bonds of said city to the amount
Of nine thousand (s9U0O dollars: said bonds 10 be
OF denomination OF 81 90 each, to bear per cent
per annnm interest from the date OF same until
the paymentofthe principal thereof; principal and
interest Of said bonds to be payable at the City
lreasuIers Office in this city, the lst day of Sep
Der, a. u. 1885 said bond, to be is'ued for the
purpose OF obtaining loan in antic patton of the
General Revenue Fund Of the city for the present
year, in pursuance OF section 2700 Of the Revised
Statutes OF Ohio. said bonds, xhsn sold, to be
taken and psid for in cash by the purchaser there
of within hve days from date of sale Of same.
Bids for the purchase of said bonds may bs fled
in writing with the City Clerk at any tune prior
the time above named for the sale Of said bonds
ard bids, either verbal or in writing, will re-
eeived said 3lst day of March, at O'Clock p ~.
when all bids will be so"sidered by the City
Council and said bonds will be sold at not les
than par value, subject to the conditions hereto
fore set forth, to the ghsst and best bidder.
By order of Council
j. SHKWALTER, City Clerk.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-04

Uf all the publications of nurserymen there
is no other that can be compared with LOuett's
Guide to Fruit Culture. 1t is really val
liable work on Horticulture, giving, as it
does, full instructions for planting, pruning,
culture and management Of fruits of all k iads,
and impartial descriptions of all worthy va
rieties. 1t is book of over 20 pages, with an
Illuminated cover, elegantly printed and en-
bellished with hundreds of engravings and
several colored plates true to nature. Price,
with colored plates, 10 cts. without plates,
cts. Everybody at all interested in fruit
culture should send to J. T. Lovett, Little
Silver, New Jersey, aud get copy.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-04

The aged mother of Mrs. William Grant,
Mrs. Susanna Fairbanks Darling, died at 8
o'clock his morning. Mrs. Darling was
spared TO a remarkable age. Ii she had lived
Until the 23d OF this month she would have
been 81 years oiG. She lived under all the
Presidents of the United States, having
passed her first birthday when Washington
was first inaugurated in April 1889. She
retained her mental faculties unimpaired to
the very last, and was perfectly consciou. of
what was taking place at her bed side until
within two or three minutes OF her last ex-
piring breath. Five OF her ten children still
survive her, MIS-. Darling of New York, Mrs.
Smith of Urbana, Rev. Geo. Darling OF Wis
consin, Mrs. Wheeler OF Massachusetts and
Mrs. Grant. Two Of these, Mrs. Smith and
Mrs Grant, were constant attendants upon her
during her lest illness.
Her home for more han twenty years has
been with Mr.. and Mrs. Grant where every
want hiss been supplied and every minIstra-
tion which thoughtful love could snticiFa'e
has been cheerfully rendered. For years the
one desire of Mrs. Darings heart has been o
depart ana be with her Lord Sorrowing
hearts now find comfort in the assurance that
her longing is satisfied The time OF the
funeral will be announced as soon as absent
friends can be heard from.
Mr. P. p. Mssr has arrived safely in San
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-04
SPRINGFIELD RETAIL MARKETS.
CORRECTED BY CHAs. W. PAINTER + Co.

Daily Report-Wsdnesday, March 4, 1885.
PROVISIONS.
BUTTER-Scarce at 25c retail.
E6Gs-ScarCe at 3Oc. per doz-
PouLTRY-Good demand; chickens, young, 2oa
soc; old 25aS5c each.
APPLEs-sl GOAL SO per bush.
POTAIoEs-4SaS0e per bush.
SWEET PoTAToEs-None,
CAssAsE-Scarce; l.10 a 100 per bbl.; 15c per
Head
ONIoNs-Scarce; 81. 20 per bush.
sALT-Snow-fake brand, sl.25 per bbl.
COAL OIL-S54sl5a20c per gal.
LARD-l0c.
suGAR-CURED MEATs-sides, IOc; shoulders, IOc;
hams, l4e b. bacon, i21ac.
GROCERIES.
SuGARs-A large demand and prices low; gran
ulated &c per ID; "A" white &c per Id; extra c
light, exc per ID; yellow c, 51zc per ID; c, Sc
per ID.
CoFFEE-Marke lower; Java, 2oa30c per ID;
Rio golden, lsa20 per ID; Rio, prime green, l21&a
l5c per ID; hio,a nmon, l0c per ID.
SYRUPs-4Oa50a70c per gal.
MoLAssEs-Ne Orleans, 60aS0c per gal; sorgham
60c per gal.
RicE-Best Carolina, SIC perl Id.
OYSTERs-30c perqt
DRIED APPLEs-S l-Sc per ID.
DRIED PEACHEs-l21Sc per lb-
CHIcKENs-Dressed, s.. 16aSs. S5ass so per dosen.
TURKEYS :. l22ac per ID.
DUCKS y 75aS so per dos.
Fine washed. 2saSOo; unwsshed, 4 of.
DRIED FRUITS.
RAIsISs-New lOa12%c per ID,
CURRANIs-New nc per lb.
APPL.s-New SIC pc. 10.
2KAcHEs-l0ai21ae per pound.
ekuNKs-N.v " nc per 10.
FLOUR.
u Bbl-Gol Dust 75c
u Bbl-Gold Dust, Sl.50.
u Bbl-W hite Rose, 55c.
Bbl-Davton S. F., 65c.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-04

An old colored lady named Sheri Ian, who
lives back OF the station house, reported TO
Officer Norton yesterday that on Iast MOnday
evening she was returning home On High
street and as she reached the High street
bridge two tramps stepped in front OF her.
She had basket of provisions and this the
tramps took They demanded her money
and threatened 10 throw her over the bridge
if she did not give it up. They searched her
pockets and took twenty-five cenIs, which
was all she bad.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-04

The meetings in the First Presbyterian
church, so far, are unusually large and inter
esting. Some additions after each meeting.
Pro-. Burbank and the chorus choir will lead
the music tonight. The Gospel Hymns are
used. All persons, and not merely members
of the church, are cordially invited, from 7:3O
IN S.2n
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-04
A Cure For II ccough.

"Hiccoughr' The sound came from
very fat man in big fur-lined over
coat, and it issued from the folds of his
fat throat with such force that nearly
everyone in the elevated train looked
around. The fat man calmly gazed out
of the window and complacently picked
his teeth.
"Hiccough!" Again it rang through
the car, and again the fat man became
the focus of all eyes. This time little
boy across the way snickered out loud,
and little girl ON the opposite seat
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-04

Canned goat Is not generally in de-
mand at American hotels and restau-
rants, but in Mexico there is no preju-
dice against straight-haircd mutton,
and the new industry may find patrons
in the neighboring republic. When
Texas butchers sell the meat of goats
they generally call it mutton Gal
reston { !eJ.) NctcS.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-04

The following marriage licenses have been
issued in Probate court within the past week ::
VIM. C. Finney and Callie King, Charles NJ
Brown and Dora D. Pence, Merville E. Hickok
and Elizabeth Knowlton, Albert Xander and
Emma C. BslIentine, Joseph Alton and Jo-
sephins Kruger, VIM. T. Wentworth and Har-
riet C. Layton, Henry c. Bowser and Clara
Engle, VIM. Jewett Davis and Nora Powers.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-04

Charles Moore was sprested last evening by
officers Norton and Nicklas on the charge of
lettering. He is supposed TO be one OF the
same crowd that came here with Riley and
Kelly, the two fellows who are now under
arrest
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-04

Capt. C. B. Hauk and wife, Charles D.
Hauk and wife, ). II. Hsuk, Miss Matte
Rawlins, Mrs Rowley ami Mrs. Robinson and
son LETT TOR New Orleans. wa the Bee Line,
this morning, their route from Cincinnati be-
ing by boat.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-04

Mr.. Frank C. Cooper, acting manager OF
the Min Dramatic Company, made this Office
pleasant call this morning. Mr.. Cooper is
an old newspaper man, having been connect
ed with the Chicago lnter-0cean for num-
Der of years, as dramatic critic, and brings to
the management valuable experience and un-
usual courtesy as a gentleman.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-04

VIM Hutchinson, employed in the wood
shop at Lsgonda, was thrown from plat
form in that department yesterday afternoon,
By belt he was adjusting catching him.
His arm was dislocated and head cut by the
fall, but his injuries are not serious.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-04

Died: At Clifton, Ms. Bridget Beller,
mother of Mrs. Thomas Davidson of this city.
Funeral at ST. Raphsers Church tomorrow
Thursday morning at $50 a. m. Funeral
will come directly from Clifton to the church.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-04

Mrs. Wiley, daughter OF Mr.. John Confer,
a well known resident Of the villsge OF Clif-
ton, about eight miles sout of here, died sud
denly of heart disease Monday night
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-04

Dr. H. H. Seys reported to Chief Schuch-
man this afternoon that his fine Irish setter
had disappeared from home aud be thinks it
was stolen.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-04
Transfers of Real Estate.

Isaac R. Rawlins to George c. Rawlins, 4
lots in N. l. RS addition: ST..
Isaac B. Rawlins to Matte Rawlins, 2 lots
in NJ L RS addition: 81.
Samuel Sullivan to NJ. H. Dynes, lot in
Vienna: 5000.
Catharipe Marshall to L. J. N. Baker, quit
claim to 56.39 acres of land in Bethel town.
ship: 81.
Asa Davis to Samuel Warrell, part of lot
in Dibert's addition: $ll0.
David N. Rsrshbarger to John F. johnson,
lot in New Carlisle: 5000.
The County Commissioners today reelected
Harrison Rice one of the trustees of the Chill
dren's Home for three years. A ballot was
taken for intirmary director without choice
being made. The usual count Of funds in
the county treasury is being made this after
nam
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-04

Miss Carrie Harmon. of West Columbia
street, returned home yesterday, after a five
weeks visit in Troy.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-04

Jacob Alexander brings suit in court today
for divorce from Ruth Alexander.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-04
1885,.

On and after January lst, 1885,
We shall sell Boots, Shoes and
Rubber Goods Of every descrip-
ton for LESS MONEY than you
can buy them elsewhere.
HANCE l. CO.,
IA West Main st
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-04

R. J. Nelson. of Nelson's Business College
says: ave have been using the Parsons
Automatic Gas Burner for one month and
find a saving of twenty per cent"
A. S. WAY, agent,
81 Arcade
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-04

John T. Morgan says it is a boy. Arrived
this morning, March 4th.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-04

Mr.. Wilbur F. Gum, of New York, is in
the city visiting his parents.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-04

The skating rink opens again tonight.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-04

DR.. Oscar Marquart, of Enon, is in the city
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-04
HOUSE MOVING.
HOTTSE MOVINGln,n; ns1gitKE. aSgEkE M

Long ana favorably known as a competent house
mover and raiser, desires to notify the public that
be is still prepared TO do work in together
with the IN sson work, in a reliable and workman
ike manner. Leave all orders at McCuddy's, No.
II East Main street, sddress me at my resi-
dence on West College avenue, city.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-04
LOST
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

NITY NARSHAL.-JOHS L. FL Nm will be
v candidate for ity Marshal, subject to the de-
cision of the Democratic convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-14
The Late General Gordon.

LONDON, Feb. 1.-THE Times still clngS
to the hope that General Gordon is alive
It thinks that the saddle bag document
was possibly ruse male use Of in the hope
of preventing the British advance upon
Khartoum, as it was then too lata to rescue
General Gordon. The Times asks: Floor
don has been killed and Khsrtoum cap
tured, why did not the Mah1i let Colonel
Wilson land there and then massacre him
and his party?
The Standard this afternoon publishes Il
dispatch from its correspondent at Korti,
stating that messenger, who has just ar
rived at Korli, declares that Khartoum has
not been captured by the Mahdi. The mes.
senger, the correspondent says, asserts that
he left Khartoum days after Colonel Sir
Charles Wilson appeared before the city in
boats sent from Gubat, and that when he
1.-THE messsnger) left, Gen. Gordon still held
Khartoum. Government officials do not
believe the messengers story, and state that
no official information conirmatory oft has
been received.
Another dispatch from Korti states that
the messengers, who have arrived there from
Khartoum, profess ignorance regarding the
fall of z hartoum or of the death of Gen.
Gordon.
The Mudir of Dongola refuses to credit
the reports concerning the capture Of Khar-
toum by the Mahdi, or the massacre Of Gen.
Gordon and the garrison under his com.
mand The authorities here announce, this
afternoon, that they don't believe the mes
sengcrs' statements rest on q satisfactory
basis
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-14
Testimonials.

LONDON, Feb. 14.-Policemen Cole and
Cox, who were 90 dangerously wounded
while endeavoring to prevent the recent
dynamite explosion at Westminster Hall
have received a number Of valuable presents
in recognition of their heroic efforts on that
OCCASION Mr.. Gladstone has given each OF
the gallant officers so pounds from the
Royal bounty fund. Sir William Harcourt,
the Home SECRETARY, has given Cole, who
pluckiy picked up the bundle containing
the dynamite and attempted To carry it out
into he Palace yard, l27 pounds, aud Cox,
who went TO Coles assistance 70 pounds.
Sir JAMES Iusham, magistrate presiding at
the Bow street police court, has presented
each Of the wounded officers with 80 pounds
and The members Of Parliament have col
Iected sou pounds for the benefit of the
brave officers, while numerous private in
div,luaIs have donated various sums OF
money Tor tho same purpose.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-14

The OLD SAD SToRY.-A reporter CD.
served L pretty eghteen-year old bloule.
bitterly weeping, as the train sped north
ward on the 9th inst, and cleaned from all
old gentleman, who was looking after her
wants, the following distressing facts:
well, will tell you what the trouble is,
but will give you no names. Thet is one Of
the sweetest little ladies ever raised in the
State of Kentucky. / know her mother
we'll and her father, who is now dead, WAS
an old friend of mine. About four months
ago young man, to all appearances perfect
gentleman, and from st. Louis, met this girl
at ball at u little town near Louisville. He
pretended to have fallen desperately in love
with her, and remained in her town several
months, until he persuaded her to run away
with him. He took her to New Orleaus
and after spending three weeks with her.
promising every day that he would marry
her, the william deserted the poor girl, but
sent her through the mail $50 to go homie on
found her at the hotel, and volunteered to
take her back to her mother That is the
whole story. That william has ruined this
poor child. He found her a pure. loving,
innocent maiden, but has wrecked her hap,
Ply life, aud officers of the law will make no
effort to bring the scoundrel to justice"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-14
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Charles Harris, colored, proprietor of the
North Carolina House, in Norfolk, fell
twelve feet 20 the pavement from balcony
Yesterday, while snow-baliing an acqualnt,
unce, and received injuries of which he died
last night.
The trustees of the defunct Petersburg
Planters and Mechanics Bank will com
mence to day the payment Of the FIRST divi-
depd to the creditors of the bank. A divi-
dend of % per ceut is to be paid to all who
have proved their claims before the COM
nissioners appointed by the court.
1t is expected that Attorney General
Blair will at once make up case TO test
the right to require the Auditor to receive
coupons. The trouble with the city and
county treasurers now is that if they &C.
cept coupons from taxpayers they will not
be received from them by the Auditor, GER
tainly not unless they resist their receipt to
the full extent of their ability.
Great surprise is expressed in Petersburg
at the nomination by the Prerident of Sena-
tor Asa Rogers to be collector of internal
revenue for that district, TO succeed James
D. Brady, the Congressman elect, resigned.
Brady's resignation was expected, but it
was generally thought that some one in
his Office thoroughly familiar with the duties
of the department would be promoted.
There was a disregard of civil service re.
form in the appointment.
Attorney General Blair yesterday made
a motion in the United States Circuit Court
at Norfolk for suspension of and an ap-
peal from the preliminary injunction which
was awarded Edwin Parsons on Wednes
day in the case of Parsons vs.. Marye, Aud
itor of the State of Virginia. This motion
the court refused, basing the refusal of the
appeal on the third section Of the act Of
Congress approved February IT, 1875, which
requires that the value of the matter in dis
pute shall exceed the sum of So, 900 in order
to entitle the parties to an appeal.
At the conference of school superinten-
dents, in Richmond, yesterday, Superinten-
dent Farr read bill to provide for the
erection of statue Of George Peabody. OF
Massachusetts, in the hall of statuary in the
Capitol,at Washington, by the various States
which have been beneficiaries of the Pea.
body education fund Mr. Farr moved that
a committee of five be appointed to prepare
suitable resolution and bill, copy Of
which is to be forwarded to the General
Assembly of Virginia and to every superin-
tendent in the States in which the Peabody
fund has been expended. The statue will.
cost about $4,000. Virginia's share will be
a little over 81 200.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-14

LOCKED IN BLAZING RooM.-Louis
Grienner, an attache Of the New Lyceum
Theatre. New York, was awakened from
his slumbers yesterday morning in his room
on the top floor Of 4 boarding house on West
Tyenty-third street, by tue cry Of fire. \
room occupied by Two female servants, Oh
the same floor, was abiazs from the expIo.
sion of coal oil lamp. Just "a he entered
the room to rescue the women, they dar,ct
past him. The door closed after them. Mr.
Grienner with couple Of blankets endra.
vored to smother the flames The f,e
gained on him. and he turned to escape
The door was locked The lock had drop.
ded when the door closed. There was 10
handle to turn the lock from the Inside.
Meau while: the fire WAS spreading nl over
The room. air. Grienuer tried to force the
lock, but it would not yield. The srsn,y
clothes be had on caught fire arh were
burned from his body. His cries fI; help
were finally heard by Mr.. Kendlick, an &c.
tor, who had an adjoining room. He open.
ed the door and rescued the unfortunate
man. Wrapping blanket around himself,
Mr. Grenner rushed down the stairs la the
first floor, leaving a trail of blood behind
him. On reaching this dining-room he fell
down in IN unconscious state. He was
taken to hospital, but his recovery is
doubtful. The flames were exlinguished 10y
the fire department
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-14

BUTLER MAHoNE's PRANKs.-Shortly Of
ter midnight this morning Messenger went
to the fifth precinct station house in Wash
ington, and reported that there was trouble
at Welcker's Hotel. Several officers were
dispatched there, but found that the trouble
was over. 1t was learned that the difficulty
was caused by Butler Malone, clerk in the
Office of the Secretary of the Senate, and
son Ex-senator Malone, who had gone there
intoxicated and began abusing some persons
standing around. They attempted to quiet
him, but he became obdurate, and, when
one of the colored employees approached, he
whipped out revolver and fired at the man
three times. None of the shots hit. the man
although he declared he was struck on one
of his fingers One Of the balls was found
imbedded above the door of the main Gu
trance to the hall Of the hotel, where the
shooting took place. When the officers ar
rived Mr. Mahone's friends had carried him
away. About 2 o'clock this morning young
Malone was found In Godfrey's saloon, and
arrested by Officer Wheeler. He left $50
collateral for his appearance In the Police
Court TO day and was therefore released.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-14
German Claims in the Samoan Islands.

LONDON, Fea II The Government is
about TO issue blue book on the subject
Of Germany's claims to territorial posses.
sions in the Samoan Islands. The object
of the publication is TO offset the latest
white hook issued by Germany, and to allay
the apprehen,ious of British coonists. 1t
is stated that the correspondence between
Lord Granville and Prince Bismarck, which
i, to be published III the forthcoming VOL
ume, will show quite different state Olaf
fairs from that which has been presented
BIZ Germany.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-14
SETTING A JAIL ON FIRE.-We learn that

SETTING A JAIL ON FIRE.-We learn that
Ella Chew, the colored woman charged
with setting fire to Mr.. Powhatan Mou-
cures stable, and who is now confined in
the Stafford Jail, has made two attempts 10
burn the Jail. On Tuesday night about II
o'clock she poured kerosene oil around the
door and set it on fire, but it was discovered
in time and e1tinguished. Wednesday she
again set the building on fire between the
ceiling and roof and but for the energetic
efforts of Mr.. G. A. Bryan and Common
wealth's Attorney White, the building
would have been destroyed. One Of the
heavy beams Was burned nearly in two and
the Jail otherwise damaged. When ques.
toned as to her motive, she denied having
anything to do with starting the fire, but
as she is the only person confined in the
Jail, Of course there is no doubt of her guilt,
fredericksburg News
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-14
Dynamiters' Threats.

CHICAGO, Feb. IA specia! fro N Minn.
eapolis, Mimi, says considerable excite
ment has prevailed in this city and st.
Paul, during the last week, over threatening
letters received by the millers and leading
business houses, telling them that by Satur-
day their places would be blown up by dy-
Mantle. All efforts to trace the authors of
the anonymous communications have been
fruitless. The principal mill threatened is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-14
Fatally Erost-bitten.

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Feb. l4.-A man found
on the coupling OF train which reached
Dubuque Thursday night, aud who said that
nc had ridden from Montana in front of
baggage cars. proves 10 be John Murphy,
whose brother was lynched by vigilantes
near Helena, Montana, last week. The
mans hands, face, and feet are so badly
frc2su that he cannot recover.