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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-11-08
SUNDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 8, 1885

These recent elections ought to give the
administration sisters books boom a
hulyp
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-11-08

Even the newsboys in Springfield are
brighter and more businesslike than those
OF any other Ohio city. A young bootblack
in the Arcade, who may have the making
of Jay Could in him yet, has secured a
list Of regular customers, whose boots he
poliShes every morning for the modest con
Sideration Of - cents per week. Heis always
on hand at the proper time and makes his
collections weekly. Il find this pays bet
ter than any other racket" he said. Il get
my pay regular and have plenty Of time Ia
dy my shining at the depot too"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-11-08

We notice sudden large increase in the
list of pu>tmaSterS with their heads off in
the dispatches from Washington. The guilo-
tine, which hung in the air while the elec-
tionS were pending, seems to have come
down with a chug. The grooves of the ma
chine have been oiled with the sweet unc-
ton Of victory. Let the offensive p" =.
NJ. : now n" longer put their hope in mug
wmupery. That holy little faction has ad-
verrINri il harmless nnbeciIity too plainly
in the NrwIork election to be noticed any
more at headquarters. The republican post
masters are doomed.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-11-08

Dr. Miller, the brother of Prof. Miller.
teacher of modern language in Wittenbcrg
college, has been paying the latter visit
during the past week. DR.. Miller was born
in st Petersburg and speaks all the modern
European Languages He met Hon. John
W. Bookwalter while travelling in Europe
In Prof. Miller. Wittrnberg college pos
>e>st> one of the ablcst teachers of modern
languages in the country. Prof Miller was
born in Russia, and joins to an exhaustive
knowledge "f the modern European lam
gllagc>, a wonderful knowledge of Latin
and classical literature.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-11-08

The Canadian government is in predica-
mrut as to its rebel Riel. Ii II pardous
him, it Otfrnds its Oraugemen. II it hangs
him, II enrages its Frenchmen. Its only
way out seems to be to hand him over 10 u
commission OF lunacy and find him insane.
II is thought that some of the French poetry
be has written should settle his case for a
lunatic-aSylum. But should not great
deal Of the poetry We see running at large
hang man? We hope Riers poetry is not
commission
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-11-08

why, look here what's to prevent then
taking that l,2OO foot hole and saving il
up into 400 post holes 10 peddle around t,
the farmers and"
But his friend had fled
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-11-08

W. W. Keifer. son of General Keifer, of
this city, Is one of the business managers of
the Fortnightly Lantern, the students
paper published at the Ohio State Uniyer-
sity.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-11-08

Springfield comes to the front lust at
present with considerable number of can
didates Ia I'LL the offices within the gift of
tn" republican governor and legislature re-
Gently elected by Ohio republicans. Ex-
Marshal FOSs Hayward comes to the front
aS q candidate for sergeant at arms of the
Ohio house. Mr.. Hayward has wide ac-
quaintance among Ohio politicians, and
with the recently elected members of the
legislature. and is thought to have excel
lent chances for election. He will have the
influence of Capt. Bushnell and other prom
inent republicans in his favor Col W. j.
White, of this city, has been prominently
mentioned by papers throughout the state
as all elegibe choice for adjutant general.
in place OF Gen. +. b. Finley who now
holds the position. Col. White has a high
reputation in Ohio military circles.
and il was recognition of his high
worth as soldier and a man
that led to his promotion from a
majorship To colonelcy. Col. White left
college to follow the fortunes of the union
army in the war of the rebellion. He en-
listed AS 4 private, and won his way BY
fidelity and bravery to a majorship. He
was present in countless engagements and
battles, and to him fell the priceless honor
of carrying, and delivering directly into the
hand of Grant. the dispatches announcing
the surrender Of Nicksburg. After the war
was over Major White laid down his swords
and turned again to the arts of peace. He
returned to Delaware, completed his col
lege course, and was soon after appointed
superintendent Of public schools in this
city. So well has he succeeded AZ superin-
tendent of public instruction here. that
Springfield is noted not only within the bor-
dcrs Of Ohio but throughout the country as
well, as a city whose public schools are OF
the highest standard of excellence. The
college mate and bosom friend of Gov. elect
Foraker, a brave and experienced soldier. a
scholar Of broad views, and much practical
information, Ohio will be fortunate in
deed with Col. White at the head Of her
citizen sOldiery.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-11-08

The news OF the New York and Virginia
elections fell Ike a big wet pail over the
hopes of republicans in this city. who firmly
expected another result. The young mems
Plug Hat Brigade Of this city had made ar
rangemonts for big parade with living col
0rs and martial music, had the result been
different but as it was, there was absolute
ly no sparks of encouragement to iubilat.;
something on the principle Of the man kick
ed by dynamite mule, whose friends ut
terly failed to find piece of him large
enough to hold funeral over.
Many bets were made on New York and
1t was easy I" find takers in this city for any
amount on either side, the night before the
election. Even when the returns were
coming in Tuesday night, bets were still
being made and one Springfield man rope,i
in handsome hat in this way.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-11-08

number of musically inclined boy yio-
lin players in this city have organized a
juvenile orchestra. Not being able to de
eide who should be the leader, they have
hit on the highly original plan of rafting
for a leader.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-11-08

Theo Binder, the young solo yiolinist
wh" appeared here Thursday evening with
the beethoven string quartettc. doubtless
has great musical future before him. He
Is only eighteen years old. and yet he play
ed the Ernst fantasie, a composition abound
ing with enormous technical difficulties, in
thoroughly artistic manner. The young
mans home is at present in Newark. Ohio.
His father is wealthy and has always pro
vided him with the best masters. His best
progress has been made under Prof. Jacobs
sohn Of Cincinnati the great yiolinist who
appeared in our Sengerfest some Years
ago,
When Wilhelmj, the king of modern yio-
linists, was in America on his last concert
tour. he was invited to visit the Binders a,
Newark. The master was amazed at the
talent displayed by young Binder The
father of the young artist was so delighted
at the praises showcred on his son that he
rushed into another room and seized a violin
which he had purchased not long before
for $500 fastening back into the room
he requested Wihelmj to try the tone of the
instrument. The latter was delighted with
It. 'WeIl, sir" said Mr.. Binder, would
you have the Kindness To accept this violin
as present from son Theodore?" Ger
tainly," said Wilhelmj who was not used to
receiving $500 presents every day. So the
great German uirtuoso took Theodore's yio-
lin back to Europe with him, and another
violin was bought,
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-11-08

lIanders Judas Maccabcus.
Unfortunately Mr.. Gum had severe
spell Of Illness not long before the fc>ti
val, and was not at his best in
the first two concerts. We quote from
the report of Henry VI. Ryder in Music and
the Drama. OF Mr.. Gums singing In the
first concert, he says: "Mr. Gums was "a
disappointment, but the fact of his late III
ness excused HIM" Of the fourth concert
'Mr Gum showed marked improve rmcnt.
and inStilled much animation into his selec-
ti"ns;" OF the fifth concert. "Mr. Gums
singing was the surprise of the evening; the
animation and feeling he infused in his voice
was truly remarkable" From this It will be-
seen that Mr.. Gum from an unfavorabe be
ginning advanced Ia triumph at last. To
advance in few years from position a. an
amateur tenor in Springfield to position aS
tenor Solast in Trinity church, New York, to
appear with the leading artists OF the coun-
try, in ductt with Miss Emma Thur~by. who
has sung in every court in Europe and in the
masterpieces Of classical music. here is a
career which would have seemed wild as "A
day-dream to Mr.. G,nn and his friends but
few years ago. and which demonstrates
that the world of art is a republic. in which
ability is the only key Ia advancement, and
where there is but one king-gcnils.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-11-08

Great preparations are being made by our
lrish-American citizens for the meeting of
the Springfield Branch of the Irish National
Land League at Blacks Opera-house next
Thursday, Nov. l2th. The orators of the
evening will be General Michael Ryan, of
Cincinnati, and Gen'l J. Warren Keifer of
our own city. Gen'l Ryan is doing much
all over the state for the cause Of Irish free
dom, and is prominent orator and states
man of Cincinnati Gen'l Ryan made a
political speech here two years ago In con
nection with Gov. Hoadly, who opened the
democratic campaign In Springfield
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-11-08

Mr. Percy Craig, the young artist has rx,
ecutei very lifc-like crayon portrait OF
Mr.. II. l.. R"ckaiield, of the Arcade hotel
Mr.. Denny Thomas has just painted in 0
very beautiful copy of the Spanish Girl,
the nude figure of a Spanish beauty. paintr,
by one of the celebrated masters of ia,
French Schoul.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-11-08

The few days Of sultry weather we have
been having are as mucn like spring as
April itself Owners of plants and trees
should warn them that this is not spring but
only cheap imitation. A man who lives on
the south side neglected to do this and one Of
his young and unsophisticatcd lilac bushes
has come ont in full bloom.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-11-08

II is stated that the business done by the
theatres Of city is an accurate thermome-
ter Of the state Of business. If this Is so
Springfield must be on the high road To
b"onlng times once more; for the theatres
here have done land-ofiice business, 50 far
this season. All the best and standard at
fractions which have appeared here this
season have had Oycrfowing houses. Nat.
Hoodwin'S house last night was phenonen-
ally large and Denman Thompson did not
play 10 empty houses either. The fact is
that the people are beginning to have money
again and to spend it freely.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-11-08

1t is stated that Benson's mill will not be
rebuilt. 1t could not be replaced with the
Insurance money and the owners do not
care 10 make heavy investment, in the
present state of business.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-11-08

When man achieves distinction In any
manner whatever, his family name Is i'm
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-05-15
THE rosr LAND.

There Il story Of q beauteous land.
Where the fields were fertile and where aow-
ers were bright.
Where tall towers glistened in the morning
light,
Where happy children wandered hand in
hand,
Where lovers wrote their names upon the
sand
They say it vanished from all human sight
The hungry sea devoured II in night,
You doubt the taIes All you viii understand.
For as men muse upon that fable old,
They give sad credence always at the last
However they have caviIed at its truth
When with a tear-dimmed vision they
behold
Swift sinking In the ocean Of the past
The lovely lost Atlantis OF their youth.
Ella Wheeler WiIcor
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-05-15

A Detroit firm employed a new col
lector few days ago, and among other
bills he was given one which had long
been classed under the head of doubt
full He was informed that the chances
of his getting anything were extremely
dubious, but was promised half of all he
could collect. In two hours after start
ing out he was back with the. money on
the doubtful bill, and when asked how
he succeeded so well he replied:
after getting into his Office / locked
the door, pocketed the key, and told him
he'd either got to come down or I'd
break every bone in his body. Heshelled
out, aud both of us are SO ahead. y
The next day the Erm paid $50 to set
tie case of 'extorting money by
threats of violence. " and the collector
was kindly informed that he could have
q long vacation for the benefit of bis
health. FREE Press.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-05-15

The Cincinnati Gazette q number of
years ago published a good story on a
distinguished lawyer named Benham, Of
that city. He was a fine orator. but
much given to display of his vast clas-
steal learning. In murder trial he
warned the jury to not allow public
opinion, which was against his client.
to influence the verdict. In concluding
his appeal. he said "Gentlemen of the
jury, give up; drop all feeling in this
important matter, and be like the ancient
Roman in his adherence to the truth.
who in its defence eioquently declared !:
Anxious Cato, amicus Pluto, amicus
Cicero, sid major veritas'' q am a friend
to Cato, q friend of Pluto, friend of
Cicero, but q greater friend to truth.
The papers the next morning reported
the eloquent lawyer as having CLOSED his
great speech to the jury by finely saying:
& may cuss Cato, may cuss Pluto, Imay
cuss Cicero, said Major Veritas. !"
This is something similar to q story
that has been going the rounds of the
press concerning General Sherman. He
was walking along the streets of st.
Louis with friend and was very pleas
antly accosted by gentleman whom the
general did not quite remember. The
gentleman, seeing how it was, said in q
low voice: 'sDOn'C you remember me.
make your shirts ''Oh, yes. . replied
the general, smiling. then turning to his
friend, said: 'sColonel 49,, allow me
to introduce my friend, Major Schurtz. I"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-05-15

TO hire an amanuensis or assistant prophet
20 help him out. During the holidaya
when trade was brisk, the AIahdi had 70
sit up and prophesy til 10 or II o'clocb
at night.
His real name is Mohammed Achmed,
aud he was the son Of q petty shelk,
whose name have forgotten. This man
was an inferior person and very or1I-
nary sheik, am told-just such sheik
as you could 60 in and find on the ten
cent counters Of the Soudan anywhere.
Mohammed Achmed for long time
showed one Of the prevailing character
istics of q tramp, and so they began 10
educate him as q fakir. A falir is
man who has permission to ramble
through the country, chiseling people
out of money and groceries il the name
of religion. He is 3 sort OF Oriental gos-
pei bum, whose business is to 60 around
over the country weeping over the sins Of
people who are too busy to behypocrites.
These fakirs are always devout, hungry
and sad. They yearn tor . bright i'm
mortality, but they are in no great rush
about acquiring it. They are perfectly
willing to wait till the Egyptians pullets
run out. | am glad that we have no
fakirs in America.
BY aud By NIohammed Achmed got
call to rise up William Riley and gather
the clans Of the Soudan together. he
went to them aud told them in confidence
that he was the only genuine, all wool
prophet on the Nile. and if they wanted
some fun, to get their double barrel shot
guns and join the gang. They did 90.
None of them ever did anything at home
to obtain a livelihood, so they could 60
away on the warpath all summer and
their business wouldn't suffer ut all.
They then proceeded TO murder the
kings English, who had come there to
conquer and acquire their sand pile.
The Arabian style of warfare is pecu
liar. It consists largely in drinking
alkali water on their part and in requir-
ing their enemies to do kthe same for
ninety days. So il becomes simply q
question of who has tho firmest and most
durable BessemeT steel bowels.
No one but BatDuin would have
thought OF such styAA Of warfare. 1t
is not, therefore, question of courage
OF everlasting justice, It question OF
who can drink concentE cd I've all sum
mer and take his alimenl ry canal home
with him In the fall
In the battle, the Arab charge is pecu-
liar in the extreme. Then Arab does not
stand up in line of battle Tor an hour,
while the commanding 81 j. gallops up
and down the line on heavy" horse
and the enemy pours CALLING fire into
his ranks. He sails uptoWald the enemy
waves his Oriental night shirt in tt
Egyptian air, shoots som4 one and 60
away. When the battle ground is
amined on the following day, it is
covered that eight nun drea brave
handsome English soldiers, are. KILLED.
one old moth eaten Arab has Stepp9
his Gothic shirt tail arH sprnink
ankle.
FL Mahdi is not a bad ld- KING
all, and the report that hi pas
teeth, so that when he ~ IS
he has to gum Arabic, is no
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-05-15
why Sic woulan.s IIave BIN

sAnd so she wouldn't have your
Indeed she wouldn't"
How'd that comet"
ssWell, j sat down alongside of her
and took her by the hand, as heaved a
sigh too deep to sound"
How was that2"
cit didn't make noise enough. You
sec, | alwa's do my sighin' in'ardly, an
breathe through my nose.
'sWell. what then7'
81 felt her hand flutter in mine, an /
could hear her heart thumpin' like a
Waterbury watch. / thought that
meant SAY the word an I'm yourn, an
so / said it, but / got left. -
0You don't tell me. How'd it hap
pen2"
''Well, she fred up like hornet an
said she wouldn't never marry no man
what popped the question as though he
was referrin' tc split fish. y
swell. that beats all. How in the
world did you do it9''
well, / sorter give her hand a little
squeeze, to show her / was cheerful. an
then / says, quite glib like, says T., Mir
andy, can you stomach meG"- Chicago
Ledger.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-05-15

a Galveston female school teacher was
on intimate terms with the male teacher
in the same school He was in the habit
of stroIling into her room during there
cess and chatting with the object of his
affections. His name was Smith.
One day the lady teacher endeavored
to make the class comprehend the omni-
presence of God. She explained to them
that God was everywhere.
Now, my dear children. suppose you
all go out of the room, except myself.
and / stay in here. Am | alonel" asked
the female teacher.
ssNo," exclaimed one of the little
girls, mr.. Smith will be with you. -
Strings.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-05-15

This great heather and full-blown
prophet was once q poor boy, without a
dollar in his pocket. Years ago when
little Mahdi used to snare suckers along
the White Nile, no one thought that
to-day he would be the champion heavy
weight prophet Of the known world. It
shows what can be done BY a brave,
courageous little boy even in foreign
land.
In appearance he is 3 brunette Of about
the style of the successful meerchaum
pipe. He does not dress Is we do, but
wears q white turban that looks some
like an Etruscan hens nest. On chilly
days he adds other articles Of apparel to
this turban, though during the summer
months that is sufficient for evening
dress. In the morning he puts on his
turban, buckles six-shO0fer around his
waist and he is dressed It doesn't take
Mahdi long 70 make his toilet.
Years ago he decided that he would
retire 10 3 lonely island il the Nile and
put himself ID training for prophet. 80
he crawIed into 3 cave and lived there
on whatever he could get bold Of. While
others were down 1T KharE0um, haviAg
! good time IL the skating rink. Ia di
remained II his gloomy cave, setting up
The pins TO 50 into the prophet busi cess
and murder the kings English.
Some people BEGAN 10 hear Of I'll @ah-
al, and IS lie put card il III the nofn.
me papers el tie Sondon. hs 81 0ne hid
81 tha prop finE h coal2 az aA had'
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-05-15

The following description OF the rvir-
Inns Kiss, an ancient mode of punish
nent, is takenfrom the Newcastle Eng
kronicle,
The Baiser de Ia Verge" was q mode
punishment practiced in olden days,
~ Baden Baden, during the time that a
amgericht held its CHASTITY court in
vaults beneath the (so-called) Neuc
extract the following account
fofa arras's Hand book Of Northern
manrp After describing the dun :
eco llae writer says:
ia ono chamber, loftier than therest,
called the Rack Chamber (Foltcr KAN
sfl the Instruments of torture stoods d
81 iron rings, forming part of the
apparatus, still remains in the wall. In
passage adjoining. there is
Eel or pit in tho floor, now boarded
yer originally covered with a trap
The prisoner. upon whom doom
Aeen passed, was led into this pas
md desired to kiss an image of the
placed at the opposite end; but
sooner did his feet rest on the trap
or than il gave way beneath his
Ight, and preoipitated him to great
iepth below. upon machine composed
af heels, armed with lancets, By which
hc torn IL pieces. The secret of
&his 4eitiblf geon remained unknown
until, as Che story goes, an attempt to
rescue little dog. which had fallen.
on y the planking above the pit, led
discovery, al depth Of many
81 fragments Of ponderous wheels
with rusty knives, with nor-
lon nss. rags ana torn garments
6hef them
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-05-15
Drowning Not Painful.

A good deal has been written as to
what the sensations Of people are sup
posed 90 be who are drowned. The
Nautical Maaaslns relates how . little girl
who was thrown into the Thames, at
Kew, By Its nurse. explained the matter
to jury in her own simple way: 4 sank
till felt my feet touch the bottom. and
then fell asleep till / found myself
wrapped up in . blanket IN the boat
house. She added There was 10 pain
beyond the first shock Of the water II
may thus be gathered that death from
drowning i by no means > painful one.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-05-15
HUMOROUS SKETCHES


81 have here, said the drummer, as
he entered the grocery store, - wonder
ful baking powder: beats anything you
ever saw for raising
stWe, responded the keeper. it may
be pretty good for raising. but I've got
powder keep here would raise rock. "
what IS it caIled7" demanded the
drummer.
Blasting powder, sir; blasting pow
der.D
And then sort Of never advertise 81
lence crept over the group that fingered
about the r6isin box and cracker barrel.
Boston Post
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-05-15
Pigeon- CA 4. IN Skmoa

The ground bein cared, the chiefs
stationed themsclV At distances All
round large circu space. each con
cealed under low Ia or covering Of
brushwood, having his side q net It,
tached to long emboO, and in his
hand stick with 2 tame pigeon on q
crook at the end of This pigeon was
trained 10 fly round and round - Al.
rected by its owner5 with string at its
foot thirty feet Ion attadllkd 10 the end
of his stick. Every nan fk1 hie n;geor
and then the whok ciscleI looked I5ka :
place where pigephs mered ockinc round
food and water. III
The scene SOON qssgad I'd some wild
pigeon, and as il appsoa& he'd the snot
whoever was ndxt "a raised he -, 49,
and tired TO e9Sn2let He who got
the greatest nuinDef q igeons was the
hero of the pay and hOnored by his
friends with yhrions nds Of food, with
which he treated Pc successful com
petitors- o9me q ne pigeons were
and frames Ror fnr' r use. Tanning
and exerc'si eT for the sporting