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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-16
THE PROBLEM SOLVED.
How Two Wagon Trains Pass on the Same
Track Out West
tChicago Herald Train Talk.'1

tChicago Herald Train Talk.'J
"Did you ever see two trains pass each
other ON the same track!' inquired passen-
ger from the west of the brakeman. That
lordly official looked up contemptuously.
grabbed another apple from the train bows
basket, and deigned never word in re-.
sponse.
"Oh, you needn't turn up your nose,n said
the passenger from the west; "there have
been lots of thing done with trains that Won
never heard of. You fellows that sit down
here and bob over the same hundred miles OF
track day after day and year after year can't
be expected to know much anyhow. Now
listen while tell you how We pass two
trains on the same track out west. was on
mule train once going up to mining
camp We We're circling about mountain
when we met another train coming down.
lhe road was just bit of ledge in the
mountain side, and was plenty wide for one
wagon, but not quite vile enough for two
was as green as you are, and couldn't
see how we was to get out of the scrape.
But the mule whackers knew just what to
do, and lost no time doing it They got out
their pine blocks, pulled the head wagon,
close together, set the brakes ON one and put
blocks under the wheels Of the other. Than
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-16
The Same Old Nuisance.

Ssspar > New lOrk Letter.
Theater parties are still much in vogue,
too. Wallack's was lately visited by a single
party of about forty-fivs Numerous as they
were, though, they behaved pretty we'll It
Is from the parties just about large enough
to fill box that the annoyance of the au-
dience comes. A few days ago The Sun edi-
torially discussed the question. would a
tomato do ita' with reference to the chatter
nuisance in the boxes Speaking of the
Murray Hill people whose mania for fashion
has developed into acute so ,ial hysteria," it
said: 1f at Milan or any other home of
opera in Italy, they were to behave as they
do in New York, Nemesis, in the shape of
the overripe tomato or some other handy
vegetable, would fall with fearful impact
upon t'eir unprotected anatomy, producing
results which it were far safer to imagine
than to describe" A good business-like to-
mato can be bought for cents.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-16

An exchange that is generally very
choice Of its English surprises US with this
thing: Congress may thus dawdie Tor
eight years more, in aught of any indica-
ton to the contrary" We are willing to
admit aught in reason; but 'in aught OF
any indication" rather strains the fscul-
ties. We are afraid to believe in it.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-16

II it is a positive fact that the railroads
have made a declaration of independence
ind refused to give passes for the legisla-
tors to attend the Inauguration at Wash
ington, then Fred Blankner need not
look to be assistant sergeant-atarms any
more. His doom is sealed, if he fails in
his /. notions as Pass Grand Master.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-16

There is vast and continental lull as
to the sacred name of St. John If Saint-i.
would come out now all of sudden, like
clap Of thunder in a peaceful sky, and
pronounce his friend Legate to be stu
pendous liar. the country, would feel
obliged to him for such . wholesome
breaking of the peace. We all know that
Legate is liar; but We want to know
from s-John himself whether he lied about
Saint-i.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-16
For Nervous Wakefulness.

ISCltitINC AIiItFICttfI
When nervous wakefulness ensues at night
time, when there is a desire to sleep, but, on
account of a peculiar state of mind and
body. rest will not come, inhalation of pure
air is a safe and efficient soporitic. 1t is OBJ
served in these conditions that a person only
brcathes half way, and that the oxygen in
the lungs is kept exhausted. physician
recommends few full respirations as the
best remedy for this kind of wakefulness,
which is produced frequently by the cond;-
ton of the atmosphere as well as state of the
mind
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-16

There is sentiment at Washington that
the New-Orleans Exposition is failure
that 100000 more can not reach-and
must not reach. 1t is believed that the
asked-for appropriation will not be made.
But that sentiment and that belief will be
overridden, and the said 100000 will be
on the way south before the session closes.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-16

Probably the most aristocratic Demo
crat in America is Senator Bayard, not
excepting Pendleton. Also BaYard is q
free-trader. This gentlsGan is on all the
states for Cleveland's secretary OF state
1t is symptom that the administration is
to be aristocratic and anti-protectionist;
but it is to be Democratic nevertheless
These things consist.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-16
The Dentists Request.

New fork Cor. chicago Journall
My dentist tells me Of hated rival who
advertises unprofessionally for patients. He
resorts to all sorts of tricks to catch the pub
lie eye. But his latest idea miscarried. A
certain pretty actress will soon De more fas-
cinating than ever, because her defective
natural teeth will be replaced by perfect
artificial teeth My friend is at work on the
job. But she first went to the opposition
man to get an estimate. "The ordi-
nary price would be $780," he
said, after a careful examination of the
mouth to be improved; but as You are on the
stage, think can make you proposition
that will meet our respective views satisfac-
torily. The finest Of actresses announce in
the bills the names of their dressmakers, and
let even their wigmakers advertise them
selves-of course for a consideration Now,
if you would let me put card in tie play
bill, saying that had made your teeth"
The maniac lover of old-time melodrama
was not more violently emotional than this
actress thinks she was on this occasion.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-16

closely, in the case of cen,snarians anu other
aged people, the ages of their near relatives
and immediate ancestors. 1t will probably
be found not rarely that long lived persons
have not been stronger than those who have
been short-lived They have their
"often intirmities" like other people.
1t will also frequently be found
that their brothers and sisters have
been as short-lived, or more so, than Others.
At the same time an element of heredity
may not seldom be traced, or may have to
be recognized, for we have not yet sufficient
data for dogmatic conclusions.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-16
A Man Who Skulked.

Detroit Free Press
Riding out from Chattanooga toward
Bridgeport on horseback, l came across Q
native who had seat on a rock quite q
piece above the road If he hadn't ratified
a stone down just as l came opposite he
might have escaped undetected. He had a
gun across his knees, and called to him:
Pretty good hunting around here"
"May be-" he answered.
"What do you finds'
"Nuthin' yit."
He seemed so cranky that was about TO
ride on, when he rose up and descended to
the road He didn't look bit good ma
tured, and he held his shotgun in a very
careless manner as he said:
Stranger, you mought have come from
Chattanooga
"YeS"
"You mought had company part o the
wayp
"Yes. A man on mule rode with me az
far as the forks, half mile jack."
"Man with reddish ha'r-Iony nose-whis-
kers on his chin--swears a good iealf'
That's him"
"And, hang him, he turned off, did hei"
"Yes-took the right hand road"
"Jist like him-jist like the onerery pos
sum he is! Stranger, that ere feller shot
my father more'n two years ago, and he was
the game was waitin' furl He's got three
different roads to go an come by, and jist as
sure as Pm watchin' one he'll go by t'other.
He's fooled me all summer long in this way,
and I'm gittin' that desperit that if l miss
him to-morrer shall have to go up to his
clearing and take shot at him as he sots in
the door smokin' his pipe! Stranger, what's
yer real, downright, Christian opinion Of a
man as will put another man out the way he
has metz
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-16
Collecting a Bill.

Rather good story is told about a well.
known St Paul wholesale grocer Under
the laws Of Dakota, when merchant fails,
he is allowed to retain stock to the amount
OF 81 800, after appraisement by the sheriff.
The St Paul groceryman had bill of sew
eral hundred dollars against firm that re-
Gently assigned in that territory, and he
went out there to look after it Although
it was supposed the stock of goods would in
voice at least S25G0, the sheriff astounded
the creditors by appraising it at only $500
The st Paul man, with firm but rather
gloomy expression Of countenance, quietly
remarked: We'll, I'll send you check for
the other 500 when I get home!" and came
away. 1t is douotful if the Dakota auditors
caught on 10 the joke.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-16

We want a good city government
Spring6eld's next city government can be
made at the meetings in the various pre-
cincts for the selection of delegates to the
city convention which is to be held on the
25th inst. If you want to hel make the
next city government, do not fail to at
tend these meetings.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-16

The Atlanta Constitution, glorifying
JEFF. Davis, says of him and the other rebel
soldiery, He deserves no reproach that
they should not share" No, they were
all traitors; and we agree with the Con-
stitution that they all deserve that re-
proach, and it should be cut on their
tombstones.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-16

Members of the English parliament re-
ceive no salary. The impecunious classes
are agitating a movement for paying them
Without pay no individual of these classes
can afford to 60 to parliament Therefore
it is rich mans government, just as ours
is getting to be.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-16

The Gquor-dealers demanded a constitu-
tional amendment for a graded license;
and they are naturally disguised with the
Democratic party of the legislature for
proposing one for plain license. The
Democrats have put their foot in it again.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-16

1t need not surprise the world if there
should be an international tussle of Euro
pean interests, emphasized with rifery
and great guns, around and about the
pyramids before Gladstone dawdling gov
ernmeut gets done with the problem Of
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-16
Wanted a High-Priced Document.

An Indiana railroad company once en-
ployed Gen Foster to draw up contract
for them He drew it on one sheet of paper
and charged $50. The company paid and
growIed He told them to try certain
high-priced lawyer the next time. They did
SO. The other lawyer sent around and bor
rowed the copy of the old contract from
George, turned in a neatly engroSsed sheet,
and charged s.. 800. But the company felt
satisfied that they had a contract that would
mold water
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-16

The British officers and men have Gov
cred themselves with glory in the desert
Gordon covered himself with glory, and
covered the British government with
shame
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-16
A Greater Boon.
TChtna~A Tt-a-

encaSo Iniie'S'I
London scientist IS endeavorinS 70 pro-
duce cats without tails. Ihis Is certainly a
noble phase OF sclentlhc experiment, but he
might confer greater boon upon humanity
he would produce tails without cats
"enneton and nelson.
loos'oh herald
IN tne interesting volumes OF The Core
sponaehce ana diaries OF the late John VII
son Croher' a curious anecdote Is given OF
.ne only y mtervlew that ever took place be-
'"eeh Wehing0on ana nelson. The story
was 'oiu oy MenlnSton himself In conver-
sauon Win croker at Waimar castle, and
runs IN substance, as follows: Il had just
returned, sald WELLINGTON, from India, and
went 70 the colonial ofnce In Downing street,
where, on being shown into the little waiting
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-16

they started the mules up and pulled the
hubs Of one wagon right over the hubs Of
the other. The inside wagon was tight agin
the rocks, while the tires of the outside
wheels on t'other one were within half an
inch of the edge of the precipice.
at did my heart good to see those mules
pull The whole six Of 'em would squat a
little, tighten themselves in their collars, and
pull gently, steadily together-steadier nor
six men could of done it. Why, those mules
knew just what they were doing, and they
knew just as well as anybody that If they
gave jerk and slipped a wheel over the
edge the whole concern, mules and all,
would be 1000 feet down the gorge. Huh
after hub and wagon after wagon the work
went OH, and that's the way we pass two
trains on the same track out west"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-16
A Lucky Man.

A gentleman bought ticket in the lottery
from an agent, who selected the number for
nm The ticket won the first prize of $780,.
oo. Feeling under obligations to the agent.
the ewinner told him:
You can draw on me for $500 a year as
long as you live"
I'D rather have 81, 100 in cash, !" replied the
agent
But man alive, yuu may live fifty years
yet just see what you lose by taking q
81, 900 down"
II agree to take the yearly allowance,
you have such good luck that may drop OF
next year,
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-16

The nasty naturalism of the French
novelist Zola has had short life. He is
hardly spoken of any more. His last
story, "Germinal," has fallen still-born.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-16

If Cleveland refuses to give the post
Office department to the South, there will
be rebel yeE that vii; .ii: lie Lair of the
Democratic party. e-' --r-
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-16
Cremation I'm Wales.
tENcliange.l

In Wales an enthusiast in the cause of
cremation lately cremated favorite bull.
The ceremony lasted nine hours AMI was
witnessed by thousands, many of whom have
since espousei the incneration idea.
]. A. Macon: Muddy road calls de mile
pos liar.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-16
MONDAY EVENING, FEB. l6.
NOrICE TO EASTERN ADVERTISERS

ME-. H C. SxYDKR, % Park Row, New York, is
the GroBE-RKPuBLIc's special representative, to
whom all Eastern advertising business, Of what
ever nature, must be referred.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-16
The Heredity of Longevity.

London Lancet.
Il would be interesting to study. moro
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-16
Parker's Pleasant Worm Syrup Never Fails
Read what the peopEe
say concerning the
ability of DR.. Thomas
Eclectric Oil to cure
asthma, catarrh. Group,
colds etc. Mrs. Dora
Koch of Buffalo, says:

Koch of Buffalo, says:
"For Group it is decid-
edly effcacious." Mrs. Jacob Mellisor of Marion
Ohio, says the same thing. S. S. Graves. Akron,
NY, writes: g." Had asthma of the worst kind,
took one dose of Thomas Electric Oil and was
relieved in a few minutes. Would walk five miles
for this medicine and pay IS bottle for it." Drug.
gist c. r. Hall, Grayville Ill. says: "Cured an ul
cerated throat 70, in twenty four hours" "Sat
up in bed and coughed till the clothing was Wot
with perspiration. My
wife insisted that use
Thomas Eclectric Oil.
The first teaspoonful
RELIEVED me-" E. H.
Perkins. Creek Centre,
NY, Thomas Eclec-
trio Oil is also TIP
TOP external applica-
ton for rheumatism,
cuts,scalds, burns, bites,
bruises, etc. When visi-
ting tie druggist, ask
him what he knows of
DR.. Thomas Eclectric
Oil; if he has been
long in the drug
trade, be sure he viii
speak highly of it
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-30
Personal.

Miss Alice Field, daughter of Cyrus w
Field, is writing a story, the scene of which
is laid in Sicily
General and Mrs Sheridan will go to Cape
st. Vincent in August and to West Point II
September.
John r, Raymond hides a lad memory tor
names by calling his acquaintance Judge
in conversation.
Archibald Forbes, the war correspondent
is writing a life of the Emperor William and
expects to give it to the public just about the
time the old Emperor dies.
General Merritt is said to take an especa
pride in the class of West Point cadets that
will graduate from that institution next year.
1t numbers 80 members.
Miss Laura Broden. treasurer of the Wash.
ington and Waynesburg railroad, is the only
female railroad official in the country. She
is young and handsome. and presdes over
the pay car with dignity and nerve.
William T. Crump the former steward Of
the White House, is lying very i'll at his res.
iience in Washington. He never recovered
from the effects of over exertion which fol
lowed his long period of watching and nurs
ing by the bedside of President Garfield. He
is suffering from spinal complaint.
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principal fishing points and make special
inquiries into the wholesale destruction OF
menhaden.
The natives of Stonington, Conn.,, assert
that it has not rained in the town on the 10th
of August for 10l years. That is the day
they celebrate, and the weather record has
been accurately kept ever since the first an
niversary of the battle of Stoningtnn.
The total number of Catholic missionar-
les, according to a German theological re-
view, is 600. The Capuchins have 1000;
Franciscans. 22OO; Oblates, 800; Jesuits,
1900; Lazarists, 200; Domincans. 500. and
the balance belong to various congregations
or seculars.
Three of the persons inoculated with DR..
Carmona's attenuated yellow fever germs
have since died of the fever at Vera Cruz.
The popular impression is that the system is
as much failure as DR.. Ferran's attempt to
guard against cholera by incubation with
cholera bacili.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-30

and gave their notes for the payment
of the balances, after making small de-
post to bind the bargains. The chief
says that his people entered into the ne
gotiations in good faith, supposing that
the spectators intended to treat them
fairly, but as soon as the white men OBJ
tanned possession of the deeds they sold
the property over their heads and left the
vicinity. The Indians, of course. were
simply swindled. The old chief writes
that it makes him sick at heart, and he
hopes the government will permit him
and his people to take up reservation in
the Indian Territory. where, if nothing
better offers itself. they can at least re-
turn to the mode of living of their ances-
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General News.

"A paper tiger" is the expressive Chinese
name for a harmless busterer
The Rutland (Vt.) Herald boasts sub
scrber who has read that paper regularly for
30 wears
The editor of an Austrian paper has been
sent to the penitentiary for two wears for pub
fishing funny item.
The President now thinks that il NAV be
necessary to return to Washington after at
tending the funeral of General Grant in New
York.
There is a decided over production of
authors in this country. A. single publishing
house in New York has refused within one
month no less than $50 manuscript volumes.
1t is said that along the southern coast of
Mexico people have habit of inoculating
themselves with the virus of the rattlesnake
or adder.
A tomahawk of tempered copper was re-
Gently found by farmer near Sanborn, Da-
kots. 1t is rare relic, as the method of
tempering copper is lost art in America.
The government postal service in Japan
employs about 1900 persons. Mail routes
$4,000 miles in aggregate length have been
established since 1871 and 1927 post-offices
added.
On the first of June the government de BIT
of Canada was S25S 900. 900, which is nearly
$50 for every man, woman and child in the
country. The government proposes to bor-
row $40, 000, 900,
Three hundred and fifty-eight criminals,
who have escaped from Georgia in the course
of the last thirteen years, are wanted" in
that State The rewards offered for them ag-
gregate 100000.
A Toronto clothing merchant advertises
that, on account of his great regard for those
who served in the Northwest rebellion, he
will sell garments to them at 10 per cent
discount from regular retail prices
The New Jersey State fish commissioners
are making tour of inspection along that
coast. The commissioners will visit all the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-30
The Magazines.

The August Magazine of American HistO-
nv has four ESSAYS 90 the Civil War, and an
equal number Oh ether historical topics OF
living interest. General Thomas Jordans
second paper on the Beginnings of the Civil
War in America" touches many controvert-
ed points in an able manner; General Henry
NJ Cist writes a thrilling chapter on Gin
cinnati with the War Fever, 1861" General
John Cochrane discusses The Charleston
Convention" of which he was a member,
showing its work and its results; the Editor,
in personal sketch of Major-General John
A. Dix" describes the great Union Square
War Meeting in New York, and the for
nation of the famous Union Defence
Committee; Hon. James w. Gerard con-
tributes a paper on the Revocation of the
Edict of Nantes" which so largely affected
the population of America; Prof. E. w.
Gillian, in "Presidential Elections Historic
ally Considered" calls the attention of every
voter in the land to the inconsistencies of the
present electoral saystem, whereby the origi
nal text of the Constitution IS imperative :;
Ethelbert ID. Warfield writes of John
Breckinridge.a Democrat of the Old Regime"
unfolding some points in Kentucky history
never before clearly defined The frontis-
piece is portrait in steel of Major General
John A. Dix.
In the Eclectic for August, James Sully
discusses Genius and Insanity, with the con-
clusion that men of genius are at least spec
ialv liable to mental arrangements. Other
articles are James Russell Lowell, by G.
Barrett Smith; Gordon, Wolseley and Sir
Chas. Wilson; Genesis. by Grant Allen: The
Ottoman Turks in Europe: Victor Hugo, by
w. E. Henley. II. S. Edwards considers, in
An Operate Crisis, the low state of Italian
opera. The usual Literary Notices Foreign
Literary Notes, and Miscellany are found.
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Notice of Foreclosure.

WHEREAS Frank Stain of Oakland. in the
w county Of kennebec and state of Maine, did,
on the 18th day OF November A. ID. 1884. mort gage
TO one W W. Edwards of atervillc, in said county,
ore piano made by NJ B. Jewett & Co.; one organ,
Smith American; and one COW, black and white,
bought of Samuel Fogg, which mortgage was on the
Seth day Of December, A. D. lss4, assigned by said
Edwards TO me; and whereas the condition CT said
mortgage has been broken notice is therefore here
by given of intention to forecose the said mort
gage for breach of condition thereof.
Wsterville, July 9, A. d. 1855
X. B. DUNN,
w3w2s By G. T. Stevens, his Attorney.
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The Italian government is preparing the
draft Of a convention with England. with
reference to the suppression OF the slave
trade on the Red Sea coast. The fleets Of
privileges.