Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-07-19

Suhs. -. DhueT WAS the recipient OF a
superb Elgln gold watch and chain yesterday
from her husband, in honor of her birthday
The elegant residence of Mr.. p. p. Mast.
on West High street, which is nearing COM
pletion, is besieged almost daily by crowds of
visitors, who ramble all over the house, in
sPecting every room and every detail 1t is
probrble that the house will be entirely COM
pleted and ready for occupancy by fall. There
10 little doubt that the residence is the most
beautiful in Ohio and one OF the handsomest
in the country. My belief Is that II the
house was set down on Fifth avenue, in New
York City, It would outshine any house on
that noted street. The Vanderbilt residence, ia
of course more costly, but it's architecture is
OF nondescript character which however
Picturesque,is not pleasing to many persons
The immense cost was caused ny the elabor-
ate stone carvings aud the interior finish.
The A. 7. Stewart mansion OF white marble
further down town, cost a mint OF money,
and II looks like mint or treasury building.
Its architecture IS OF that style used only for
public buildings, and is entirely unsuited for
residence. The Astor palace 10 a great
brick barn, with little claim to beauty. Mr..
Mast has certainly been very fortunate in his
choice OF plan for his residence, which can
only be compared to the beautiful Italian
castles and palaces. No one can look at it
without being graufed by its beauty as a
work Of art. A man who builds such a resi-
dence, ben,fls not himself alone, but his
fellow citizens as well. A beautiful work of
art constantly be ore the eyes, is at once an
education and pleasure. To the artizan
and builder, it suggests many beauty,
which be applies in embellshing q humber
structure, while to the eyes OF everyone with
artistic taste it makes as beautiful an object
to gaze on as painting by the old masters
The ringing of the fire bells caused quite a
commo,ion on Limestone street one morning
last week. Every one was busy inquring
the locality OF the fire. The excitement was
fully entered into by bright-eyed gamin,
standing on the corner of the street with a
bundle Of morning papers under his arms
o His bright eyes twinklsd as he stood thinking
how he could profit by the excitement. The
next minute he was rushing down the street
shouting, "Morning parers--sll about the
fre!" That boy had genius enough tor two
circus plopretOrs and regiment Of side
show orators.
J. .Guilford White, the well-known young
attorney and former stenogrspher of Wash
ington City, is making an aggressive and
successful fight for the Prosecuting Attorney
ship. His capital is, undOubted ability and
great energy and popularity. As Mr.. Walter
Weaver has announced himself a. a candi-
date for denomination, there Is quite contest
between the two. A good thing was gotten
OF yesterday on the contest.
friend said to Mr.. White. "Why,
look here, White, how can a slender
young man like you hoped to cope with such
a corpulent adversary rs Weaver" swell,
you see," said Mr. White, IL want to
get the Office awhile, and then wayb be III
get = chance to grow fat"
Mr.. Chas. Boyle is also candidate for the
Office. He has an unblemished character
and is one OF the best read OF our younger
attorneys.
Mr.. WIN. Rocket, another candidate, 10 an
energetic young attorney OF good ability. II
looks as II the "Kds" would give our friend
Weaver quite tusle for the Prosecuting
Attship. RAMBLER.