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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-03

cause II Is SO oIJen seen IN enc mar OF
American women, warm chestnut
with touch of red when the light
strikes it.
There are many brooches and tapestry
weaves and brocades which one must
scan closely to tell from embroidery,
frise woolens. and Others, yet with
dainty designs wrought in machine
embroidery scattered thickly over the
fabric. There are also others with
chenille dots or figures, but these must
be carefully selected, since there are
only few W, lvers in which the che
mile does not pull out on slight provo.
cation. Toile bouclee is another French
term, SO named from the tiny curlcG
rings which are raised all over its sur.
face. Another novelty woven in two
colors looks as though the one had
broken out like measles thickly over
the other, and upon this is Superim.
posed brocade design in rings and
squares. For each and every one OF
all those fancies comes its matching
cloth, and to this will often be added
velvet in the same shade for collar.
cuffs, and revers. -Rtitddciphia Press.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-03
SILVER TEA SETS,

There is no work done abroad at the
present time on silver that is at all
equal to the finest work done hereto
the costliness in design or originality in
workmanship. 1t is uncommon abroad
to find silver tea set valued at 81, 900,
yet here we find them frequently pur-
chased for wedding presents at from
1000 to $4,000, and magnificent din
ner sets-Early English in design, part
ly hammered and partly in reprousse,
with covers to the great dishes and
candelabra. uniform in design-at
much more than double this sum. Ma
rine and Corinthian water designs, with
a water god in the midst of the pecu-
liar wave-like effects, seem to be favor
ties just now, and shells for spoons,
with reedy. twisted, coiled and decor
ated handles, are in great demand. OF
the new o'clock tea sets of teaspoons
a number have been sold, and they
make a handsome and inexpensive
wedding present. The silver is oxi-
died. Each spoon is different and
takes the form of leaf, shell, a spat-
ula with turned edges, or something of
the sort, and each has a slender. STEM
like, decorated handle. There is q
dozen of them, laid on a semi-circular,
oriental-looking case, S16. After din
ner coffees are placed in case with a
set OF pure lapis lazuli blue china cups
and saucers, with just the faintest line
of gold for rim. A cream jug with
cover forms part of this set, and has q
slender. leaf-like border. decorated up
on a body of FURNISHED silver, the de-
sign matching that upon the spoons,
the whole exhibiting the utmost refine
Eagle.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-03
SPRING WOOLENS.

The leading colors for the light
cloths shown for spring suits are brown,
chiefly in tan and beige tints, grays
with no CLINT of steel, and the never
failing navy blue. Much braid is used
for trimming these, not only self-color-
ed, but in gold and silver, put on in
many straight rows around the skirt at
the foot, across the vest, and up and
down the collar in a flattened spiral.
There are many novelties, and the eff
fort to reintroduce alpaca and poplin
shows some signs of success, inasmuch
as among the new fabrics there are
some which, though not stiff, are at
least not limp and clinging, among
these is prunella, with a soft gloss on
its surface. The new armures are very
small, a few feet off an armure effect is
perceptible, and in the very newest the
armure weave has the effect of . tiny
check.
Another novelty is the massowa cloth,
sort of woolen gros grain, or ottoman
with very small cords. Silk warp veil
ings and wooden batistes bid fair to di-
vide favor for evening dress at water
ing places They come in any number
of evening tints, in blue, rose, gray,
absinthe-a pale, yellowish green--li-
lac, beige. ecru, cream. ivory, and milk
white. There is a new brown, the
American brown the French call it, be-
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-03
GYMNASTICS.

Health is subject much talked
about of late, and health exhibitions
have become fashionable places Of re-
sort for those with time on their hands
to lounge away an idle morning, as
well rs places of interest and instruc-
ton for those who are aware of the
important fact that health is, and
should be. the first and highest consid-
Grafton of our lives, and when phys
icians tell us that it may be greatly
aided and supported by regular and
reasonable movement and exercises,
such as gymnastics, riding on horse
back and even fencing, which are all
alike salutary, we should not fail to
impress this fact on the minds Of the
young and growing, to induce and in
cite them to use their limbs in every
possible way and manner.
Gymnastics, often called calisthenics,
when practiced by young ladies and
children were greatly appreciated by
the ancients, and has become very
fashionable pastimes in these days, but
it is necessary to have suitable, easy
fitting dresses when taking lessons Of
the clever and even talented master
and mistresses, especially educated for
giving instruction in such exercises.
The pretty gymnastic costumes for
children are mostly composed of short
trousers and blouse of gray linen,
either ornamented with rows of stitch
ing, or embroidered tastefully with
border of bright-colored cotton, and
drawn in at the waist with a broad
belt and buckle, or clasps; for young
especially recommended, although
dainty arrangements are made up in
soft wooden material, and above all
dark jersey stulfs; the pantaloons going
down to the middle of the leg are but
toned below, and the blouse, which is
high and closed before, completed by a
short pleated skirt, trimmed with col
ored braid, colored pleated frill goes
round the neck opening and encircling
the wrists, band with sash bow be-
hind makes the costume fit well to the
figure. yet without pressure.
1t would be impossible to enter fully
into the principles of gymnastics as
practiced by the pupils, but we can on
~ state the results and assure our
readers that many diseases of the chest
and stomach have not only been reliev-
ed but entirely cured by the daily use
of these excellent and healthy exercises;
we have seen, too, weak growing girls
and delicate, sickly looking children
rapidly gain strength, vigor. and elias
ticity as well as fresh, bright, blooming
The Season.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-03

A leading burlesque actress said last
night: Il receive letters constantly
from strangers who wish to make my
acquaintance. These strangers are
not of the class known as dudes
Here, for example. is a letter from Mr.
-, the stockbroker, and another
from a minister, who describes the
evils of the stage and asks me to 90
into some other business. This pack
age is from Mr.. --, banker; he
wants to be allowed to call, and hopes
L won't think him as absurd as people
say he Is. Here are some from Mr..
-. He is newspaper man. | at
least thought that newspaper men
knew better. But read it and see. He
promises to make it all right for me
in the columns of the -, if | will
meet him. | am saving all these let
tiers, and when get older am going
to write my experiences. l shall pub
llsh the tender miSSives, and | think
they will be very Interesting.
Il receive about ten letters a day. /
never answer them. did answerpne,
though. \ young man of the city
SiLhC W tht lHtdtIC ever HISul, ,DOuoul
an orchestra seat, and threw me beau
tiful bouquets. At last | wrote to him
to call, giving him my address, one
Sunday evening at o'clock. In the
meantime | invited three or four
friends. Promptly at s the bell of my
flat rang. | and my friends were in
the parlor. | had dressed myself up
as prettily as possible, and l think l
looked nice. In he came, but was
rather surprised to see the friends. He
was quite pleasant, however, and in a
few moments my husband came in.
introduced him, and the young man
was more surprised. He didn't seem
easy. Then in a few minutes one of
my friends said: How is Freddyr |
said: i will show him to YOU |
went to my bedroom and brought my
baby out. My admirer was plainly
paralyzed. He complimented the baby,
Staid about ten minutes, and left. |
haven't seen him since. If the men
knew the fun we had over these notes
they wouldn't send them. Very often
we pin them upon the walls of our
dressing room, and we have lots of
fun. ."-NeW York Commercial Adrsr-
,iSer.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-03

When nearing Montreal an engineer
OF Grand Trunk train saw great
dog standing on the track and barking
fnriously. The engineer blew his whis-
tie. yet the hound did not bulge, but,
crouchlng low, was struck by the loco
motive and killed. Some pieces of
white muslin on the engine attracted
the engineers notice; he stopped the
train and went back. Beside the dead
dog was dead child, which, it is sup
posed, had wandered on the track and
gone to sleep. The poor watchful
guardian had given its signal for the
train to stop. unheeded, had died at its
post. victim to duty. = Harper's
Weekly. y
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-03
The Coyotes Voice.

The voice of the coyote, says the
Minneapolis Tribune, bears almost the
same proportion to the coyote as 8
mosquitoes bite does to a mosquito.
In each case the living organism is i'm.
material, except as a vehicle. They
say there is only one thing that can i'm
itate coyotes call, and that is an In
dian. This seems to imply that the
Indian must be the more comprehen-
sive songster of the two. But tits not
so, for conversely there is only one
thing that can initiate an Indian, and
that is a coyote. The coyotes voice.
moreover, has one popularity in which
it gets ahead of the Indian; it does not
echo. 1t used to echo, but the COYOTES
would not stand it. They hated to
have it flung in their teeth that a mere
soulless atmospheric phenomenon could
keep even with them, SO one day they
got up early and set themselves to beat
the echo. Daybreak was just break
ing as the first coyote commenced the
overture, and when he left at dusk
second coyote took up the burden and
sang till dawn. But the echo was still
on time. Twenty-three coyotes used
themselves up. and still the echo came
up smiling. Every note was taken up
as it fell due, and all drafts were cashed
on sight. When the eighty-seventh
coyote succumbed the echo was scarce
ly perceptibiy behind with the respons-
es. That exhausted the visible supply
OF coyotes, so the first one went to bat
again. This was too much for the
echo. 1t broke his spirit. When the
second coyote relieved the guard it was
two bars. % cents behind. BY dawn
he was only at the top of the last page
but one. Another week increased the
coyotes lead to one hour and four fur
longs. Then the animals doubled up,
and by the middle of July the echo
mauled beyond recognition. On the
293d round the echo went down without
being touched, and the coyotes claimed
a foul. Since then the echo never
touches a coyote, because he never
knows how many more are back of it.
1t is the same spirit of foolish jealousy
which makes coyotes grow SO thin.
They hate to have a shadow keeping
up with them.
The main beauty of the coyotes song
is its numerousness. 1t is the only liv-
ing thing that can sing a discord; and
it is SO proud of it that it never sings
else. When coyote sits
down to solo it starts with the voice
IN the key of B natural. After bar or
two it starts a second voice in ID sharp,
Every few bars a new voice falls into
inc. once undertook to count the
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-03
A woMAN's KINGDOM.

Among the colonial dependencies OF
Holland there is remarkable little
state. which, in its constitution and or
iginal costume of its inhabitants, sur
passes the boldest dreams of the advo-
Gates of women's rights. In the island
of Java, between the cities of Batavia
and Samarang, is the kingdom of Ban
tam. which, although tributary to Hol-
land. is an independent state. The
sovereign is, indeed, man, but all the
rest of the government belongs to the
fair sex. The king is entirely de-
pendent upon his state council The
highest authorities. military command
ers, and soldiers are, without exception,
of the female sen These amazons ride
in the masculine style, wearing sharp
steel points instead of spurs. They
carry a pointed lance, which they
swing very gracefully, and also mus
ket, which is discharged at full gallop.
The capital of this little state lies in the
most picturesque part of the island in
a fruitful plain, and is defended by two
well-kept fortresses. Traveller.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-03

number of keys IN which one coyote
can sing at a time. First it sang a ron
del for twcnty-four voices. Then 1t
took up single figure. AT the end OF
the first movement had used up all
the known keys, and had reached W in
the unknown. The second movement
was comparatively complicated, and |
could not invent alphabets quick
enough to count. You have heard
4 dog bowling at u hand-organ?
Well, coyote is more like that
than anything l know-like both,
a dog and hand-organ. think the
music that it sings in one voice makes
it SO sad that it has to howl in another.
A coyote would be invaluable to a
Wagnarian orchestra.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-03
GLEANI<GS.

There are 50, 500 miles OF telephone
wire in the United States.
Canada's debt is growing at an
alarming rate. 1t Is now s243, 3,OOO.O 600,
or more than sol head.
1t is asserted that land and cattle
enterprises have not seen a single re-
trograde movement during the past
two year.
British consumers, according to the
estimate of the London Economist,
have saved $50, 100000 by the fall in
the price of sugar last year.
Boucicault says shop-girls engaged to
display the set of garments are better
actresses as to beauty, style, and grace
than those he finds on the stage.
Crude petroleum is now used in
Brooklyn Fire Department engines,
and the cost is said to be less than one
fifth that of coal. There are also no
sparks.
The yearly consumption of meats in
the United States per capita is 12O
pounds; in England, 1Oi pounds;
France, "A pounds; Germany, 60
pounds.
Travellers in Iceland do not adopt all
Of the customs of the country. An Ice
land custom Is that man kisses every
woman he meets. There are some eX-
ceedingly unkissable women up there.
If the land in England and Wales
were divided equally among the entire
population, each person would receive
/. a acres of the annual value of about
S32. or little more than 90 cents a
week.
A Young Spanish artist has lately re-
reiyed 81, 900 from a California lady for
A painted fan of black silk. The sub
iect is a representatiou of the lanruaoe
Of the fan in three WAYS: Il hate you.''
Il like vou.n Il see you." and is ex-
caedinGly clever. as well as delicate in
treatment.
Tho o,,,r,., oo.+ of ;
ToanSe in a. oonnt1,- 80 u - % ~ 60
RADIO. PennsyIvania South Carolina
Rhode Island, and Wisconsin CHARGE
nothing: New Jersey u cents: New
York 25; Massachusetts. Maine. Yer
mont. and Connecticut 80 and so on
up to Maryland the hioLest of the lot
Si.5O.
Ab.rd boor,o5 dirorood u;to - A.
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han5 - ond ;,tbor 80 Ioo oD -; 10 e Ill us
80 rat ,''l,a - af sT6o - fon o" ~ GH,lG Up
n intarr;nu, S 80 oNnr thon no+ @ 20 S;aninpa h;S
identity with iawyar to he nraSent ~, 70
see tbat tbo contract was corrio5 ort
Ard the i,,nncuniors f.tber b,d 70
iaava without , gIimnsa of h;s obiiJ
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II nhs seleiaiis oeeti siiu i: Sha' wnen
new -ihalt tlJu coopie tlNeu 'oSeIner
without I qnatteilhg q n X, 'hey We're AS loving
~ turtte 1 uoses: l MS Snoutu no longer
De USED as siihlie' gentleman sald
t9 .H"i ih o nf'u az" De"u'n"t par
VI ,uL t.o o'es 80. "tiIIi ioi ..;o pas 'hie1
nnm o'Is tha ~ - Iii not aiinr h; oonrt ant
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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-03

1t is said that bright-colored satins
are not now fashionably laid down the
center of the dinner table: that dark
plush scarfs, undecorated, but edged
with heavy silk cord, are more popu-
lar. In one fashionable house the for
al decoration is confined to small ferns
growing in pure white vases upheld by
cupids of the same colorless substance,
other fanciful designs being utilized for
these same receptacles. A new fancy
is to lay the thin and narrow slices of
bread in the serviette. A white satin
ribbon is tied around the whole, and q
spray of ferns and white lowers laid
above.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-03

The editor of the kenton Democrat hay-
ing recently boasted OF the late Democratic
victory, our friend, Mr.. John Hopley, OF
the Bucyrus journal, who is still at white
heat, replies to the Democrat as follows:
A more infamous, damnable outrage on
the liberties and rights OF cltzeDs was never
perpetrated, not even when Madam Roland
was hauled ont TO be executed. The whole
Democratic editorial fraternity know this,
too, and they are, by denying II and bJssring
OF a Democratic victory, bus!ly gagged II
covering up massacre, murder and crime per-
petrsted in their interest and OF which they
are hoping to share some profit.
And the Journal is not in hopeful
frame of mind, either, if the editor is
plucky. 1t says:
This is the logical tendency of their acts,
and in view OF this the Journal Is of opinion
that the time is not Tar distant, when masSa-
cres and murders as political factor Will be
used TO suppress Republican votes in the
strong Democratic counties, in close States,
in the North, as il las been used ia the
South.
When, therefore the Journal expresses the
opinion that "no babe living on the fourth Of
MARCH next will see the Democratic party re-
moved f1m power" il only says IN other
words, that the Democratic party has usurped
power bt nasnscre aad murder in the South
aud il viii not hesitate to perpetuare itself in
n"wer BY the same means, sppiied, If necss-
49, North.
oa Ia diness zoo
soc; corporal punishment ll4i referred to
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-03
THE WORK OF AN AMERICAN IN LON

IL "ohh Ut EtEN n LOE>-
DON.
No one man, on a throne or in any walk
| of life, high or low, ever did so much for
the people of London as did George Pea,
body, the banker and philanthropist, and
an American. Indeed his good work in
London and America is not simply likely
to make his memory live to remotest ages,
but the work itself is pretty sure to prove
perpetual in its wholesome, benefcent in
fuences. In London Mr.. Peabody
organized the system of building
and maintaining neat, comforta-
ble well-warmed and welI-equipped
model lodging houses for working peo-
pie and persons of very small means. And
Mr.. Peabody's work did not stop with what
he himself did or provided for with his
money. The London Board of works has
put up many blocks of these lodging
houses, in which the scaut means of thou
sands of people have been made to ad-
minister not only to their sustenance but
to their health and prolonged life.
We have before us some figures which
show what were the good fruits of Mr..
Peabody's fund in London, during the
year 1884. Eleven blocks were built in
Clerkenwell, with 5l4 rooms and eight in
Little Coram street, with 450 rooms. Ten
blocks are now in process OF erection,
which will exhaust the capital and there
is building loan of 81, 706, Go. There
are now 10000 rooms, exclusive of bath
rooms and laundries accommodating over
5000 people. During the past year the
average weekly income of a head Of
family among the tenants was only $5.9l.
Eighteen thousand people would make
quite city by themselves; and these peo-
pie are quite as comfortably housed as
many well-to-do persons. As will be in
ferred from what we have stated, they have
bath rooms and laundries, and all real
modern conveniences, for such weekly sums
as man can afford to pay who has an
average income OF only S5.9l a week!
Then it must be borne in mind in connec-
ton with this, that miles of old, filthy
rookeries, inhabited with human and other
vermin, have been demolished and removed
to make room for these fine massive,
clean, wholesome blocks of dwelling
houses, with water. gas, warmth and pure
air, and that probably the most important
point is in the fact that with the civilizing
influence of soap have come the regener-
ating power OF morality and religion. And
as this work is gradually extending its
operations over the sluns of the great
with its five millions of people,
We may consider its entire physical and
moral reconstruction as only a matter Of |
time. And what can be done and has |
been done in London can be done and |
ought to be done in New York, Cincinnati
aud Springfield Cleanliness and comfort |
are qualities that are aggressively antago-
listic to filth and vice, and poor people
Ihould be put in possession Of them wher-
'ver possible. !
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-03

Judge Albion W. Tourgee, author of "a
Fools Errand," one of the most remark
able and effective books of the period, and
of several others like it, has recently been
quite i'll at his home in Mayville, New
York, at the head of Chautauqua Lake.
Since the Continent" of which journal
he was the editor and proprietor, at New
York, was sold out he has had las he
phrases it) 'series of ups and downs"
which would "have discouraged Job him
sell" He has been sick halt the time
and not well the rest" Still the Judge is
continuing his literary work, furnishing a
weekly installment OF his new story, enti-
tied, BLACK Ice" We understand that
the Judge has recently perfected an i'm
portant invention, and that he is likely to
60 to Europe, for awhile, to work up its
interests. We hope that he may both re-
cover his health and meet with large
measure of success in his new enterprise.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-03

There are now about 5000 persons in
the Soldiers Home at Dayton. Many Of
them sleep on the floor, but good floor is
regarded as very fair bed by an old
soldier, We believe
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-03

Gov. Marmaduke, OF Missouri, had
falling out with Rainwater. They never
were very good friends. There is nothing
an old Bourbon Brigadier hates worse than
water of any kind
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-03

Mootizum ool Nook Mohsenood Dowiah
Fureedoom Jah Synd Munsoor Ullee kabn
Bahadoor Nusrut Jung, Nawub Fazin of
Bengal, Behsr, and Orissa, late of the
Palace, Moorshedabad, Bengal, died in
India, November last, and his name, en-
tire. has lust arrived in London.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-03

Mr. Samuel Marfeld, formerly post
master at Circleville. Ohio, and editor and
owner of the Union Herald, has formed a
copartnership with Colonel Rule, ex-con-
gresham, and commenced the publication
OF the Knoxville (Tenn) Daily Journal
The new paper is printed on an old Re-
PUBLIC press, is well edited, and makes a
fine appearance
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-03

If Thurman should blow his nose vigor-
ously this week some fellows in Washing
ton would be frightened nearly to death.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-03

With Gath and Fred Muzzy both in
Washington, there isn't much in the way
of points that escapes rec ording.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-03

The revivals are ahead in this city
They have come to stay. And the rink is
going-or gone!
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-03

The Confederate army has reached
Washington at last. Fortunately, the boys
only want to capture the Offices.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-03

We are waiting to hear of the sudden
and violent death of some unfortunate
rural editor who ventures to apply to
John r. Mclean for a pass on his narrow
gauge railroad.