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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01

As regards speed for a mile or two, OF
even several miles, there can be no compari-
son between the pace of a horse and that Of
a man on a bicycle. The horse is far and
away the speedier; but after about twenty
or twenty-five miles the horse. it seems, be-
gins to come back to the man. The relative
speed of horse ami man, quite unincu mbered
by weight, has never been tried, as il is
always necessary either to ride or drive a
horse when he is being tried
But III comparing the best times on record
of trotting horse driven in light gig, as
is the fashion in America, and a man riding
and propelling a twenty-seven-pound bi-
cycle, the conditions, taking the relative
strength of the contestants into considera-
tion, may be thought tolerably equal Maud
S, Mr. Vanderbilt's celebrated horse, trotted
one mile in 2:09; the champion time for bi-
cycle is 2:S9 Leaving out intermediate dis
tanceS. | find that Lady Mack did five mile
in 1900; MIR Hitler has ridden 1t on bi-
cycle in l4:lS Controller did ten miles i'll
27:23I4; Mr.. English accomplished that dis
tance IN 29:l9 3-5 Twenty miles was done
by the horse Capt McGowan in 5S:25; Mr..
English. who holds the record for twenty
miles, accomplished it in 59:06 3-5.
Twenty miles well within the hour must
surely be looked on as a wonderful perform
ance But after twenty miles the man rapidly
begins to go to the front. The best fifty miles
on record has been done by Ariel in
$50 :401s, but Ion Keith -Falconer rode that
distance on a bicycle in 2:4S:5S 80 Con
queror Travelled 100 miles In S:35:5S; F. r
Fry. on bicycle, did 100 miles in 5:5O:O5 2-5.
The same distance, 100 miles, was done on
the high road by George Smith in 10,
The other times mentioned were performed
on the cinder path. No trial has been rec
orded for horse beyond 100 miles. But a
tricyclist has ridden 2221S miles in "A
hours, and a few weeks ago u performer on
a newly invented little two-wheeled machine
of strange appearance, called a kangaroo,
Travelled 266 miles within the same time. 1t
is, therefore, plain that in staying power a
man on a bicycle, or even on a tricycle.,
which is a much heavier machine, not pri.
marily adapted for racing, is infinitely supe-
rior to horse. Probably up to twenty-five
miles the best horse would beat the best bi-
cyclist, but, after that distance, the horse,
would, yacht-racing phrase, never see the
way his adversary went.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01

There Was no Kitchen Line.
lSan Francisco Chronicle.
She was crazy about palmistry. She had
bought half a dozen books and studied the
lines and the mounts and tine islands and the
crosses and the stars, and she had read her
Henry's fortune time and again. So he un-
dertook to read her hand one night, with
her help.
This is my heart line, dear" she said, as
she traced with her finger across the palm.
yes; your heart line"
"You see how well defined and strong
it isf'
"Yes, beloved, but it is not quite straight
and this book says that those little lines run
ming out of it are evidences of previous af-
fectionS"
"Oh, but this great big break is you"
Then, there's my head line"
"Yes, darling. If your heart were as
level as your head-I mean in palmistry-l
would not be SO jealous"
But you mustn't read it like that What
are you looking for!'
He was anxiously scanning the book and
the hand.
dearest, love you You have mag
nificent life line AMI q splendid heart line,
AMI level head line, but -
"Well!"
Il am poor and if you could only show me
the kitchen line the future would be one
unbroken dr. afu OF happiness
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01

fifteen feet, looked panied and undecided,
then shouted back: How many cups OF
coffee do you want"
BY this time the little man was very red,
and be rose slightly on the foot rail and
leaned over the counter Say, L don't see
why the hull house should be taken into this
thing" he said plaintively to the attendant
Just order me one cup Of coffee with a
little tea in it"
Jerry, one cup of coffee-no, one cup of
coffee with little tea in it"
"How much tear yelled Jerry.
Just a little tea said the attendant
briskly, "and hurry it up will your
SNOW, that's a very strange thing to drink, ="
said very large man with q red nose and
glasses to the late conner. as that drink
that is common in your part of the country"
No." snapped the little man, it amt"
Then another diner little further along
looked at the little man moment and said:
"Is that good drink for dyspepsia, sirf'
The little man discouraged all references
to the drink, but the interest in it was enor-
nous Jerry first arrived with a full
iedged cup of tea and then he went back
and brought some coffee, but before the tea
was put into it he wanted to know if the man
wanted milk in the tea before the tea was
mixed with the coffee. The house bad heard
it, and three or four loungers had gathered
around by this time, and when the beverage
finally arrived in proper shape there
was band of spectators around the little
man, who was gradually growing excited.
He guIpei down a portion of the cup anil
the comments of the bystauders, who were
all very courteous, and then asked the at
tendant huskily for a check. Here new
| difficulty arose, and it was not until the
| opinions Of several Of the bystanders were
| had on the subject that single check was
| finally agreed upon After the man had
| grabbed it nervously an paid it, Jerry came
| blithely into the room, bearing the mince pie
| aloft. The man had paid for it, but in the
excitement of the coffee and tea episode had
| forgotten it, and the pie remains to his credi
| at the Astor house to-day. The chances are
however, that he will never claim it.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
lBibliotheca Sacra.l

lblDliOlntCd
Mormonism is adapted to the intellectual
capacities of the masses, the multitude of
the ignorant and poor, the wretctet, the
pariahs Of society. To these ara Offered just
what they are sure always to hunger for,
bold assumption and boundlesS assertion,
great show of authority, these helping to
certitude in faith; salvation by forms, by
the legeriemain of rite, the hocus-pocus Of
initiating and amounting; literal interpreta.
ton of the Scriptures, and profuse quota
tions of texts, and specially such as are Sc,
in the poetical and obscure diction of the
prophets. The same minds delight il
prodigies. 'Quod ignotum, pro miritice. .
The more mysterious the more true.
The secrecy, too. of the endowments has a
charm, and as well the offices and titles
which each one may possess. OF such gew-
gaws and tin-el this church has unlimited
store. And who is not fiattered by the AS
surance that he is of the lew wise and
blessed of the race, that the many outside
his coterie are foolish and doomed! Nc
doubt, also, 10y setting the standard Of mo
rality so lamentably low, and offering saliva,
ton to the worst on such easy terms as ex
ternal obedience and service, thousands have
been captured and held. The promise too,
of land is lure too many.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
A MIXED BEVERAGE.
Puzzled Walters and Interested Spectators
A Sensitive Customer.

Puzzled Walters and Interested Spectators
A Sensitive Customer.
New York SUM-
A quiet little man, with a mufiler around
his neck, mittens on his hands. ear tippetS
on his ears, galoches, and the various other
appliances by which men who are always
troubled with coils may be distinguished
from men who are not, entered the Astor
house rotunda the other evening, removed
his wrappings, climbed upon stool, and
patiently waited to catch the eye of the man
who was attending to the wants of those at
the luncheon counter. There were a num-
Der of men about, and the place was rather
quiet. The attendant came briskly to the
counter, slammed down a napkin, a knife
and fork, and a glass of water with one turn
of the wrist looked the little man very hard
in the eye, and said:
"Well, sir, what's yours"
"A little mince pie, please"
'Mince pie, Jerry" the attendant yelled
to the man outside. Then the quiet little
man said impressively: "Fd like you, if
you please, to get me a cup of coffee with
little tea in it. Don't make a noise about it,
you know, but just do it quietly, seer
"Al right, sir. Jerry, two cups of coffee.
Eh! Oh, no, Jerry, two cups of tea-what's
that sir! Why, of course, Jerry, make that
a cup of coffee and tea"
Jerry, who had been standing off about
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
Ti Use of Reyolvers in Paris.



Men and women in Paris walk about go
to cafes, and write newspaper articles armed
with revolvers, as in the early days of Ar
kansas. Moreover, the practice of carrying
a revolver is commouer than is supposed.
A friend belonging TO one of the most re
spectacle clubs said TO me: Il left the club
at / O'Clock. There was no porter in the
hall. and did not know where my great
coat was, but l thought l should recognize
it because had left a revolver in one pocket.
Well, touched twenty greatcoats, and in
all felt revolvers, and | was still searching
when the porter entered and gave me mine,
which he had forgotten to hang up
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
Thermometer.
Detroit Free Press.

Thermometer
Detroit Free Press.l
Thermometers are curious instruments"
said manufacturer Of instruments.
Sometimes We find one that is all right
at certain points and at others it will vary
several degrees"
"Wnat causes the variations"
"The irregularities of the tube. They are
frequently imperfect At some point the
tube may be too large, and when the mer-
curry rises to that point it is depressed too
much The tubes have to be seasoned
This requires a year or two. Glass changes
almost like wood When it is new
it expands, contracts and warps al
most as badly as green wood. FIRE.
auently people come in and tell me that their
Thermometers registered Is or 20 degrees be-
low zero when in fact it was only 10 or Il
degrees below All cheap Thermometers
vary more or less."
How are the best Thermometers nader
"The tube is blown the size wanted, the
top being left open. The bulb is heated to
expel the air and while hot is inverted In q
cup of mercury As tae tube cools the mer-
curry is drawn up into the tube. The open
end is then clio ed up and the tube placed on
a scale. 1t is put into water OF known
temperature and the point to which the
mercury rises is marked. A number OF tests
of this sort are made before the Instruments Is
placed on the market.
How can We tell whether our thermome-
ters are accuratef
There is at Harvard university place
for testing Thermometers. They are care
fully examined at various temperatures and
any variation is marked. certificate Is
given with every Thermometer examined"
Spirit Thermometers" continued the
speaker, "are used for very cold climates, as
mercury congeals at 80 degrees below zero.
They cannot be used to measure extreme
heat, es above certain temperature the
LIQUID expands too fast. 1t boils at l6O de-
| gfees. For very high temperature the py-
rometer takes the place Of the Thermometer.
The heat is measured by the expansion Of
metals and the instrument will measure
heat accurately up to 1000 degrees. There
is a thermometer made in Buffalo on the
same principle as the pyrometer and can be
placed in the back of a watch
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
Power of Music.

II HIIiIItIIl1IIti NtIII
Mrs. De Poultice-Do play something, my
dear
Miss De MuSe-Oh, would rather not be-
fore So many people, because -
Really hope you won't refuse-I shall
be in despair il you do"
an despair
"Yes. Ny guests are all sitting around as
dumb as oysters, and | want you to play a
symphony or sonata, or something to start
their tongues a-going."
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
STATEMENT OF MRS. ELLEN E. BUTLER,
CHARlESTOWk, MASS.

Eighteen years ago was so sick with what my
physicians pronounced Consumption. that neither
my friends myself thought that II was possible
for me to recover. / had a terrible cough, with
great loss of flesh, night-sweats and had quite
severe hemorrhages as often as once week
Seeing that was getting worse every DAY, from
the treatment of my physician. was induced to
call on DR.. Schenck on one Of his yiSts 10 Boston,
After examining my lungs he said that they were
sound and that my trouble came from the liver,
which was so badly swollen and innamed as TO
press on the lungs, causing the cough ana memoir.
rhages He prescribed his Pulnonic Syrup, SeaNeeo
Tonic and Mandrake Pills. which soon gave me
great relief, and by their use, for few weeks,
was entirely cured. i have since advised their use
in a great many cases of lung disease, and they
have always done all YOU claimed for them.
MRS ELLEN E BUTLER,
80 Elm Street ChariestOwn, Mass.
March Is lSSl
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01

New Dfleans Ilmes-I -IltnOCratT
A leading Philadelphia caterer states that
the reason canvas back ducks are so high in
the market is because large percentage of
those that are killed are sent out Of the
country. An English firm, he say, are
taking from his firm at what would be called
an exorbitant price every canvas back that
is sent them. If the European demand con-
tinues he thinks tine price at Philadelphia
restaurants will go up from So to So.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
Matrimonial.

The following advertisement appeared in
a foreign paper under the above heading:
"Wanted, wife for my pa He is five feet
seven inches in height, is fair complexioned,
with dark eyes, has all his front teeth and a
Roman nose, and dresses in the height of
fashion. | promise good treatment to my
future step mother if she suits me. Young
ladies Tor widows with means, but without
children, viii please address Miss Y, Post
oHi,a
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
The Viper-A Fable.

A rapacious Viper, being sadly in need Of
Sustenance, was wandering aimlessly about
one cool April afternoon, Seeking what he
might Devour, when he met an inviting
looking File. upon which he resolved to
Feed. go it, Wipe, old man." said the File;
you can have all the Juice you can get out
Of me and Welcome, but warn you to de-
sist, as am almost as Mortalitacious as our
cousin Cholera Germ" But the Viper per
sisted in his reckless repast, Swallowed the
File entire, and, having done SO. curled up
his legs and died And no wonder. He had
eaten q file of the Congressional Record
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
Appearance of the Island-ChRracteristi
of the Inhabitants
philadelphia Record. |

Philadelphia Recordl
The American clipper ship Snow and Bur-
CESS which recently completed loading oil at
the old navy-yard piers for Japan, visited
an un:rsquented parl OF the world on her
voyage from Port Blakely, Washington
territory, to Philadelphia Pitcairn island.
the spot visited, is lonely and distant land
in the South Pacific ocean, latitude . de-
grees minutes, and longitude $50 degrees s
minutes west 1t is two and ons-quarter miles
in length and one mile in breath The shores
raise almost perpendicularly, and there is
but one accessible landing place, Bounty
bay. The island is covered with luxurl-
ant verdure, and the BaSes of Its lofty clitiS
are skirted with thickly- ever
greens. Its inhabitants are especially inter-
esting, because they are the descendants of
the mutineers of the famous ship Bounty,
and are isolated from the entire world The
islanders are described by Capt Anderson
as a community such as has been the dream Of
poets and the aspirations of philosophers.
James Russell Mccoy, the chief magistrate
of the country, with all Of the men, came
Off in a large whaleboaC and boarded the
Snow and Burgess miles out at sea They
reported the entire population to be l30
souls, all of whom were enjoying good
health.
At distance the island is completely hid
den in the trees. so that from the sea it an.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
Buying a Mule.
Georgetown tGa.D Echo.

.
"Hello, uncle, said a gentleman the other
day to an old darky who was riding an old
mule; where did you get that animalT 4
buyed i'm" what did you give for himF
Il glib my note fer $50" "Do you think you
will pay the note!' Il don't spec ter pay
fer de note" "Whyr "Kase hit will take
my bes ter pay for de mule"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01

IArkansaw Traveller

MADAM said woman addressing the
matron of charity hospital, "can you lend
me eight ragged children this afternoonP
Eight ragged children! What do you
want with themF
We'll, you see my husband is in the peni-
tentiary and l want to get him pardoned.
Want the children to go with me when ]
call ON the governor.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
DR.. ScHENcK'S MEDICINES:
MANDRAKE PILLS,
SEAWEED TONIC,
zPulMONIC SYRUP,
Are sold by all Druggists and full directions for then
use are printed on the wrappers Of every package.
declaring a Dividend.
tWalI Street News.

Il hear he sail II the owner OF an ak
handle factory in virginia, that you have
declared dividend
"Ye|, a sU.ai! one"
Must be a good demand for axhelves
when you can declare dividend of per
cent
well, to tell the truth, there's a fellow
down here from Ohio who is looking around
to buy, and | declared dividend in hopes
to rope him in He called. looked over my
books. and I'll be hanged if it took him four
minutes to show me that my debts amounted
to morn my capital, and that the dividend
belonged TO my creditors"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
Long Island Peat.

1t has been discovered that a piece of
swampy land near Clifton, l.. l., contains
peat such as is found in the bogs Of Ireland
1t burns nicely with a clear brie;st fame,
and numbers Of wealthy people OH tie island
are burning it in grates, for which it is said
TO be warmer and more desirable tn an can
mel coal
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
Why He Refrained.
Boston Transcript

After dozen attempts to ascertain the
line Of Verisopht's literary researches, with
out success, Brown exclaimed, in despair:
swell, for goodness SAKE, what have you
reads" Nothing, my dear boy; nothing,
replied Verisopht "Pm 6 writer, you
know, not reader. l have to refrain from
reading, you know. l don't like to get my
ideas diluted with other peoples crudities.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
Worcester, Mass, Nay IS, ISL.
WHY . HAVE The UTMOST CONFIDENCE IN
DR.. J. n. SCHENcK AND HIS MEDICINES.

DR.. j. N. scHENcK AND HIS MEDICINES.
During the past two years my mother and
brother have died of Consumption. 1 was myself
quite unwell most of this time, and when, shortly
after their death, was attacked with cough and
severe hemorrhages, / naturally concluded that
was destined to go with the same disease. i'm
mediately consulted a physician, who made spe-
cialty of lung diseases After examining me, he said
that he thought my lungs were sound, and that 1
would soon recover. In less than aweek after this
had another severe hemorrhage. Thinking that
my physician had made mistake in my case, 1
consulted another doctor. He thought my lungs
affected, and prescribed for me for long time. 1
got no better under his trestment, but generally
worse My cough was very bad, my appetite en-
tirely gone; l had severe pain in my right side.
and for months did not sleep more than two or
three hours in night. Ny tongue was heavily
coated and had bad taste In my mouth had
the headache almost all the time.
Feeling that something must be done, at last
concluded to consult with DR.. Schenck, the physi-
clan who, think have good reason to believe.
to be the best in the treatment of lung disease
went to his office in Boston, and was examined
He found my left lung quite badly diseased, and
my liver seriously affected. He told me that
OF course / consented to do SO. and very soon
saw that my confidence in his ability was well
placed took the Mandrake Pills, Seaweed Ionic
and PuImonic Syrup all at one time, as directed by
him, and within one month my worst symptoms
were gone went to see the doctor on his next
visit 10 Boston, which was one month after the
first time saw him. and he said only continue
with the medicine and yOu will surely get we'll.
l did so, and kept on gaining In every way until
7 rf.nrl,-t tta1l and al
Since my recovery | have not lost days time,
except when have made friendly visits 10 the
doctor at his Boston Office. My cough is gone, my
appetite is good have no headache or pain in
my side; / sleep better than ever did In my life,
and my lungs are apparently healed, as have no
hemorrhages.
These are the reasons why believe in and re-
commend DIR. J. II. Schenek and his medicines:
He did Just what he said he would do for me, and
believe that owe my life TO his medicines and
care. FRED. F. TRULL-
HlIson MIss Mpu 21 ISL
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01

Four years ago last February | took heavy
cold and being naturally weak IN my lungs, II
soon settled there. / soon had all the symptoms
of Consumption-cough, night-sweats, pain In my
breast and sides and was weak as to be confined
to my bed good deal of the time My disease
was pronounced to be Consumption by all the
physicians employed, and have no doubt that
II was for the disease is hereditary in my family,
three of my sisters having died of II. was so SICK
that was confined 10 the house for nearly year.
At last, by the advice of my wife, was induced 10
use the medicines of DR.. SchencE, of Philadelphia
began TO gain in strength very soon after began
10 use them, and eventually was entirely cured
When commenced To take them only weighed
one hundred and twenty pounds; my present
weight is one hundred and sixty pounds, and L
have excellent health all the time. have never
had a doubt but that DR.. Schencks medlcines
saved my life. l make this statement tor the
benefit of those who are afflicted with lung disease,
as thoroughly believe in the great curative pro-
perties OF these medicines.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
Gold in Georgia

In sinking an artesian we'll at Savannah
clay was struck at depth Of l4O feet that
yielded large percentage of gold Fine
specimens of crystal quartz are brought up
daily. A large lump of ore was found about
the size OF a hens egg, containing fully 20
nar cent of silver
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
Extra Branches.

A wealthy Irish farmer intending to "send
his son to college, recently wrote a short
letter to the heads of Oxford university. in
which he said: please say what are your
terms for year, and will it cost anything
extra if my son learns to write good hand
and spell proper, as well as to row boat"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
Not Per Cent, But Larceny.

New York Commercial Advertiser.
20. Mr.. Smith" said a young lady at a
church fair Il want your help for a mo-
ment. Ihave just sold a tidy for SIS that cost
Is cents, and want you to tell me what per
centage that is"
"A transaction of that kind, my dear Miss
B." said Mr.. Smith, who is lawyer, gets
out of percentage and into larceny"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
Why She Liked Him.
The Omnibus

Dude-You love me, then, Miss Lydiai
Lydia-Love is perhaps somewhat too much
to say At least l have sympathy for you,
because your face resembles SO much that
OF my poor dead Fido.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01

George Dolby, the historian of Dickens
American tour, has incurred the wrath Of
Buffalonlans by recording that the novelist
was struck by the absence of female beauty
among his Buffalo audiences, and that the
faces of the girls of that city were of sort
of German-Irish Scotch mixed with Indian
tyDa