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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-24
FORTUNE WAITING BIN.
A Sprinrfi Mechanic Probably the Sole
Hair 4 in Oregon.

A Springfield Mechanic Probably the Sole
Heir to a Large Property in Oregon.
Joseph Keist is a we'll known machinist
and old resident on South Center street, en-
ployed at his trade in the Evans Il Foos corr
planter shops on Miami street. Mr.. keist
yesterday received postal card from party,
evidently lawyer, at Willamette, Oregon,
making the inquiry if he was brother OF
one Stephen Keist, late of that vicinity, and
informing him that if such were the case, he
was probably sole heir of that person and en-
titled to handsome property left by him.
The further information was given that Ste
phen Keist died about two weeks ago, having
been frozen 10 death during the recent terri
blv severe weather in those far northern
latitudes The one receiving the postal
card was desired to correspond with the
writer as soon as possible, In order that the
estate mig ght be settled up and the property
transferred. Joseph keist had but one brother
and he died here. However, his father, now
deceased, had a brother who emigrated to
Oregon years ago, and it is thought possible,
even probable, that the Stephen Keist named
in the postal received yesterday, may have
been that brother. At all events the matter
is to be looked into at once to discover the
true state OF facts Mr.. keist is an honest,
hard-working, quiet citizen. having a wife
and family, and his many friends would sim
4 Al
seems a possibility at least of their doing, in
the material betterment of his circumstances.
The extent of the property which is thus
seeking an owner is not exactly known, but
this will be discovered by correspondence
which is TO be entered into.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-24

After two days of inactivity the patrol
wagon made four runs last night, all in cases
of drunkenness and disorderly conduct; two
on call from that same old Box so, up on the
Hill. The men at the patrol house are fgur-
stable, for the horses in order that the steeds
may have little more freedom of action
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-24

The parties in the Gotf-dlvorce case were n
court Yesterday, but the case was not heard,
not being ready. TEis morning some min IT
business was transacted aud this afternoon the
damage case against the G. c. c. l. |. Ry. Co
came up. At the forenoon session the colorei
boys, Harvey and Johnson, sentenced each to
thirty days imprisonment in each of three
petit larceny cases, for which they were in
dicted, were re-arrsigned and by the Court re-
msnded to the Dayton workhouse to serve
out the remainder OF their term, sixty days,
under the arrangement just made by the
County Commissioners. They are also to
work out fines and costs in their cases, which
wf1l ksep both honestly employed pretty well
into the summer, probably.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-24

The golden anniversary OF Silas H. and
Rhoda NJ. Elliott was celebrated on the ls
inst, at Paris, Ill. Mr.. Elliott j, the son of
the late Rev. Arthur ". Elliott, and Mrs. El-
lott is the daughter Of the late Benjamin
Magic, of Lebanon, Ohio. Mrs. Rebecca
Legge, of this citp, sister Of Mrs. Elliott, is
one OF three persons, only, now living who
were present at the wedding fifty years ago.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-24

Frank Fry has just returned from three
months stay at the New Orleans exposition,
where he represented the Superior grain drill
company His testimony is that the exhibi-
ton itself is creditable and worth visit, but
that bad management is at the bottom Of its
i'll success, or rather fiat failure. He saw the
rush and carrying OF the works on the recent
occasion when the gates were closed against
the exhibitors Each OF these had printed
pass with his photograph pasted thereon, rail-
road style.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-24
SPRINGFIELD RETAIL MARKETS.
CORRECTED BY CHAs. W. PAINTER L c,

Daily Report-Tussdsy, Feb. "a, 1885.
PROVISIONS.
BUTTER-Scarce at 20a25c retail.
EGGs-Scaree at &c. per doz.
PoULTRY-GOod demand; chickens, young, 20a
soc; old. 25a35c each.
APPLEs-31 GOAL 50 per bush.
PoTAT0Es-50c per bush.
SWEET PoTAToEs-None.
head.
ONIoNs-Scarce; 81 20 per bush.
sALT-Snow-hake brand, 81 per Dbl.
Coal OILS 4al5a2oc per gal.
LARD-l0c.
sUGAR-lUREp MEATs-Sides, lOc; shoulders, IOe;
hams, l4c; b. bacon. l21ac.
GROCERIES.
SUGARs-A large demand and prices low; gran
light, 614c per lb; yellow c. 514c per Id; c, sc
per h..
Rio golden isazo per ID; ~, Rio, I Prime sreen ia
SYRUPs-40a50a70c per gal.
MoLAssEs-Ne Orleans, 6oasoc per gal; sorgham
RiCE-Best Carolina, s1sc per Id.
OYsTERs-30c perqt.
DRIED APPLEs-S l-3c per 10.
CHICK KxNs-Dressed, s. 55as5 Sass so per dozen.
bgsxs TgsxkYs- q ase iSes Ps5 So per Ie doz
Fine washed, 2sasOc; unwashed, II Of.
DRIED FRUITS.
RAIsINs-New 10al211c per ID,
CURRANTs-New 11<e pei lb.
APPLas-New sHc ps. ID.
2IAchKs-Halyes i21SSc; mixed SIC per ID.
pAuSn-S'v IKE Psr ons 10;
u Bbl-G0ld Dust 75c.
Bbl-Gold Dust, Sl.5O.
Bbl-White Rose 55c.
Z Bbl-DaytOn 8. F., CSC.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-24

The first money order issued from the
Springfield posto flee was during James
Johnson's former administration, in 1866
Today, February "a, 1885, Money Order No.
1000 from the same Office was issued, and
another series beginning with No. begun
also under Mr.. Johnson's administration; a
coincidence well worthy of note in this
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-24

DR.. Nichols, the specialist, who visits
Springfield occasionally, has got into trouble
at Akron, where be is charged with commit
ting a criminal assault on female patient
At the examination he was acquitted, and
was then rearrested by the woman's husband,
or rather q warrant sworn out for false pre-
lenses, but the doctor skipped before it was
served; SO published.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-24

The A. W. Woodbury. queensware house on
Market street is closed today and an invoice
OF stock is being taken, Mr.. Woodbury. hav-
ing disposed of the business to T. J. Mona
han, who takes possession Immediately. Mr..
Monahan will continue the business at the
same location and for the present his oil and
lamp store on the same street square further
north. Mr.. Woodbury., after many years
residence here, in business, will remove to
Kentucky, upon his farm.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-24

Those who were at the FIRE this morning
say it was made apparent that the FIRE depart
ment needs more "outside" men, as they are
called, especially for the hook and ladder
truck. 1t was necessary to raise bali a dozen
heavy ladders at once, which could not have
been done on short notice, as required, but for
the prompt aid Of volunteers
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-24

This is the night tor regular meeting OF
council, but as many of the members wish to
attend the primaries, and in view of the fact
that no business of importance awaits atten-
ton, there are some doubts about q quorum
being present The bonds advertised for sale
can be disposed of as well as though meet
ing had been held. special will probably
be called for Thursday evening to arrange for
payment OF some interest falling due March
frst
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-24

There are indications that Washing
ton is rapidly becoming the favorite
place of residence for the leisure classes.
Many persons. having made their for
tunes, have already established homes
there. 1t is likely the Capital City will
come to be regarded the American
Athens-the home of artists and art
patrons, literators and easy-going gen.
tlemen of ample incomes, as well as
statesmen and politicians.-7h Current
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-24

Armiu Fassler, of this city, has just CON-
pleted the construction of furnace for max
ing mallsable iron in connection with the J.
L. Haven Co. foundry and machine shop al
Cincinnati, adding a new department to tina,
concern. 1t will be put into operation next
week in charge OF Bob Arthur, who has had
long experience in the busines. here. 1t is
possible he will take several men with him
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-24

Alex. Pagett passed rather a bad night and
ia hardly in SO good condition this morning
as yesterday, having considerable fever and
suffering some pain. His fate is still re-
garded as uncertain, although hopes of recov-
cry are not abandoned. He is receiving every
attention possible under the circumstances.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-24

The Lucy Carrick Dramatic Company will
fill weeks engagement at Blacks Opera
House, beginning March 9. This company
i made up of the members of the lately dis
banded Brooks 4 Dickson Company, and is
id TO be very fine.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-24

Three tramps were found at the Little MI
ami round house early this morning by of.
fcers Condron and Bass. They were taken
to the station house in the patrol wagon, ant
gave their names as Michael Smith, Micbae
Mack, and Charles Thompson.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-24

Mr.. william A. Scott's kitchen range ex-
ploded, Sun lay morning, before daylight. 1t
went into thousand pieces, flying in all
directions. Many of the pieces of cast iron
were embedded half inch or more in the
woodwork of the room. Had the explosion
occurred later and anybody had been in the
room there would have been fatal results.
The interior coil of pipe had evidently be-
come clogged. the explosion following.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-24

Many tribes generally known as saw
ages possess large inherited treasure
of knowledge and thoughts; the Feeji-
ans, for example, whom Darwin con-
sidered the lowest of human beings,
possessing an elaborate language con-
tanning 80, 600 words.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-24
Mr.. Ross Mitchell is in Cincinneti

Mr.. Will G. Hall leaves for New York to-
morrow on business.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-24

At Urbana, Sunday night, the residence OF
George Humphreys, formerly of this county,
was entered and rsnsacked by thieves, who
carried of several hundred dollars worth
OF clothing, jewelry, silver plate, etc. No
clue to the thieves
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-24

Judge and Mrs. John c. Miller left for Gov.
ington, Ky, this afternoon on telegraph sum-
mons in consequence of the dangerous ILL
ness of DIR. David Miller, Judge Miller's
brother
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-24

A Washington, D. C., special to this days
Enquirer says that Mr.. B. H. Warder, OF
Spring feld, o., who recently purchased lot
in that city and will erect thereon a hand
some mansion, proposes to remove his art
gallery to Washington.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-24

Mrs. Henry E. Folger received information
yesterday of the death of her father, Mr..
Stillman Everett, of East Princeton, Mass,
after lev weeks Illness He was among the
oldest residents Of that place.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-24

A rumor circulating In Cincinnati yester-
day that General Manager E. B. Thomas, of
the c., c., C. & |. railroad, had resigned, is
authoritatively denied by a telegram from
headquarters at Cleveland.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-24

Jodge Littler's bill providing for the aboli-
ton of separate schools for colored children
will be considered on "Wednesday of next
~eek
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-24

Mr. Ira Crawford. prominent Dayton bus
iness man, and member Of the City Council,
fell, on Monday, and had his right shoulder
dislocated
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-24

Do not forget the ward meetings, between
7 and 8 this evening. Every Republican
should be present at his voting-plsce
promptly.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-24

Judge Littier's mixed school bill went over
in the House at Columbus, yesterday, until
Wednesday of this week.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-24

The contents OF the cash drawer of Alba
Zeller's drug store, at Dayton, O., were sppro-
priated by a pair OF sneak-ihieves Saturday
evening
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-24

The election of good men as delegates is
what should be accomplished by the RePubli-
cans of Springfield tonight.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-24
CITY MATTERS.


The vo,ing-p for the Ninth ward has
been changed from the corner of Light and
Main to a place one-half square west, on the
corner OF the alley.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-24

Ballard, the man convicted of manslaugh-
ter, at Xenia, has been sentenced to eighteen
years in the penitentisry.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-24

Anthony Brown, Dayton farmer, made
an assignment Monday
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-24
Baker and Farron, always favorites in this
ci y, will te at the Grand tonight

The Chinese Consul in New York
states that, despite the apparent neg
lect by the Chinese OF most laws that
to our way of thinking are absolutely
essential to the preservation of health,
it is rare that one Of the race dies of a
zymotic disease. He says his people
have been studying the laws of health
for the last thousand years, and that
his people have. to this extent, mas
tered those laws is proved, to his mind,
by the circumstance that contagious
disease is seldom found among them.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-24
HOUSE MOVING.
HOITSE MOVINGinIM; MeISftFE, aEGEkE M

Long ami favorably known a competent house
and raiser, desires to notify the public that
he is still prepared TO do work in that line, togeh
with the mason work IN reliable and workman
like manner Leave all OIdeIs 1t McCuddy's, No.
II East Main street, zddress me at II! resi-
dence on West College avenue, city
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-24

Only two women in the worlds his
tory have ever been honored by eques-
trian statues, and curious to relate,
Queen Victoria is one of them. Fancy
her Britannia Majesty on horseback.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-24
FOR RENT.

nor sENT-THREE NICE FRONT ROOMS,
+ on dr.t door Good Well water. No. % Pearl
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-24
~ OUR
ANTHRACITE GOAL
~ Superior to all ether and ssft Coal equal to any,
WOLISTON, WILDER & CO.,
40 WEST MAIN 8TElHE,T.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

NAYOR-J0hn l.. Petticrew is candidate fof
vi the nomination for Mayor, subject 10 the de-
cision of the Republican nominating convention.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-23
SUPPRESSION or THE COL0RED
VOTE.

NtJi AE NNiON or IIiE tOLORED
VOTE.
III is an absurd assumption that
negroes are free to vote as they choose
In the SOUTH That is the language Of
a Boston newspaper, the editor of which
probably never attended an election in
the south, and writes in utter Ignorance
except In so far rs he has acquired false
information from the testimony of ioilcd
carpet.baggors and others whose deepest
object was to yllliiy the South.
TmE GAZETTE knows that it is not an
absurd assumption that negroes In Texas
are FREQ to vote as they choose. They are
not Disseminated against by any law, nor
Is their freedom of electoral action
abridged or embarrassed by any white
election officer They are free to go and
come as they choose, to vote and In.
fluencc Others to vote within the same
legal restrictions as govern the whites.
In proportion to population they prob
ably cast a larger vote than the whites,
Tor they attach deeper degree of i'm
portancc to the right Of suffrage than
white citizens, and win neglect private
business and 80 to the polls, whore white
men devote their time TO private affairs
and pay no regard to elections.
No man familiar with Texas politics
aud disposed to speak the truth, win
contend TINT negroes are in any way
shorn OF their political rights in this
state We 10 not think It is different IN
other states of the South MS 4 gen.
eraI thing There may be isolated
instances OF undue Influences Keeping
negroes away from the polls in close
political contests, but the worry rarity of
these Instances proves the general rule
that negroes are not hamperod IN the ex-
0rciSc of their rights, There Is less bull
doing, less oppression against The
negroes OF the South than is proved to
exist among the poorer whites in the
manufacturing districts of New England.
where the cmployc dare not think, speak
or vote in opposition 10 the Viii OF his /
employer
Il The South were So disposed, Il could /
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-23
rhe Cll, relephone .IonoroI,

AZ the meeting oi the Board Of Trade
and Transportation yesterday, i. Il
Thutbcr offered a resolution, which, after
reclting the facts IN the case Of the suit
brought against the Bell Telephone com
pany by the department OF justice and
its subsequent withdrawal, reads as fol-
lows:
Resolved, that while we recognize the
right and justice of capital invested IN
patents receiving liberal compensation,
the manner In which the public have been
treated in this city by the combined tcle-
phone companies is entirely unjustiilable,
and that IN the opinion OF this board no
good reason can be shown for charging
the citizens of New York. where u large
telephone business Is transacted, Sl2.50
per month, when the charge IN other COM
munitics where Il much smaller business
Is done averages from 5 4 to s. per month,
and it Is generally admitted that the lat
ter rates are largely rcmuncratiyc;
Resolved, that the parties engaged IN
testing the validity of the Bell patents
are entitled TO the thanks of the public
and that they should be encouraged to
continue this test notwithstanding the at
torncy generals private interests have
intcrfcred with the first at
tempt
This resolution was adopted. \ dis
cussiOn In regard to the Lowell Bankrupt
act was started by resolution asking
President Cleveland TO advocate a ma
tionnl bankrupt law in his forthcoming
message. The discussion was laid over
TO another meeting.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-23

easily aud eGec,aally suppress the negro
vote BY perfectly legal means. It would
only have to enact laws similar 20 those
to be fonnd among the statutes o. nearly
every New England. state, ami especially
Of Massachusetts. where the feeling IS
most agonizlng over the unhappy cono!-
ton Of the poor negroes. a Law rcquir-
ing as an electoral qualification that the
voter must be able 60 read and write
would disiranchisc more than three
fOufths Of the negroes Of voting age To-
Texas. OF the 30i,737 white, Of voting
age ia iss0, only S3,0sj were returned rs
unable TO write, while Of the 7s,G5s
negroes, 1860 could not write. \ Law,
therefore IN imitation Of that against
illitcrates in Massachusetts would dis
franchise IS per cent OF the negroes in
Texas and only per cent. Of the whites
and most Of the illitoratc whites are
Republicans IN the south.
The fact that such law Is not in force
in any OF the Southern states is the most
conclusive proof dcducible that there IS
no intent or desire to suppress the col
orcd vote.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-23
GRANT BENEFIT FUND.
Subscribers TO the Fund Meet TO De.
eide as TO Its Disposal Jay
Gould Rises TO Inquire.
Tho Fnnd Poorly Invcsted-Gov Morgun
raid premitm--Nrs. Grant, Dis
posaI of the Fund.
Special to the Gazette.

Special to the Gazette.
NEW YORK, Oct. 22.-On the seventh OF
this month George Jones, treasurer of
the Grant benefit fund, issued notices to
subscribers to the fund calling q meeting
to decide as to its disposal, IN view Of the
death of its beneficiary
The meeting was hcld this afternoon at
the office Of Oliver lIoyt, who.
beside Mr.. Jones, is the only
surviving member OF the committee.
Proxies were received by Mr.. Jones from
nearly every one OF the On subscribers.
and each authorized him to vote that the
fund be continued Tor the benefit of Mrs.
Grant, TO be disposed OF byhcr as She
chooses
John w. Mackay, the millionaire who
subscribed $4,000, sent the following
telegram dated oct. 20:
N,N FRANCISCO, CAt.
think hest ! understand that after the death
ot Gen. Grant the fund shall 80 10 Mrs. Grant.
j. ~. MNCkAY.
Since the generals death The income
has been paid rcgulala 90 Mrs. Grant.
IL is stated that Mrs. Grant has already
provided for the disposal OF the money
after her death by will, when it will be
equally distributed between her daughter.
Mrs. Algcrnon Sartoris, aud her three
daughtcrs-iti-law.
jay Gould. one OF the proxies present.
said that the fund when it was
made up was to have been deposited
in trust company in United States
bonds. That this should have been done
and should be done now. He further said
that he had never been asked to come TO
any meeting of the trustees and that he
should like to know why.
Oliver Hoyt, subscriber, said that rx-
Gov. Morgan had recommended that the
consolidated bonds of the Wasbash rail.
road, which he had for sale, he
purchased and that he and Jones
had objected Then GOV. Nor
gan suggested that the convertible
mortgage bonds uf that company paving
per cent. be purchased. Hoyt and
Jones Investigated the proposition and
told Coy. Morgan that they did not think
they were good. Gov. Morgan then said
that he would guarantee the bonds at
liza II they would pay him u per cent,
ihat the market price was 1881, or there
abouts, and the extra u per cent. paid to
Gov. Morgan for the guarantee made the
bonds cost about 10. That transaction
TOOK S@l6,VUo OF the fund for about 1870
bonds.
The remainder OF the fund they had
Kept loaned out on call The fund was
never S.50,000. One subscription of
$4,000 was never collected, and several
other smaller amounts were never paid
This amount was allowed to accumulate.
but after the failure of Grant 4 Ward
Gen. Grant asked for the interest, which
amounted to $500 or $500. This was
paid him. The money was invested ia
bonds OF the Nickel Plate road finally.
Mr., Hoyt added, did more
than Mr. Jones as far rs
this part OF the Investment is concerned
and when the default came made myself
responsible. When the bonds of ne
wabash were last quoted they were about
81, the Nickel-PIatc's about SIS.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-23

bogics hasc been burned there There
arc sG2 creuiatories IN i;nly IN Milan
there are COCO members Of single 30
ciciy. In France the topic has been much
discussed. but the practice is still Illegal.
The committee Of the Belgian chamber
has fayorably reported upon q petition for
a law making crematory optional In
Austria opinion is about evenly divided
for and against the practice. ~ England
Lady IIanham and thc wife OF Capt Han
ham were cremated IN 1852, but they set
no fashion, although they brought the
subject prominently forward.