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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-01-05
Improvement in TOrpedOes.

Hitherto the difficulty with the tor
pedo as an instrument of offense on
shipboard has been to launch it prop
erly from the beam when the vessel is
going at high rate of speed. 1t used
to be impelled along guide-bar, to
which it was attached by a T-piece, un-
til it was sufficiently far from the side
Of the ship rs not to be affected by her
way. But the pressure of the water
caused the guide to vibrate from side to
side-laterally-so as to either jam the
torpedo effectually or injure its tail at
the moment of leaving the ways. A
strong and rigid gun metal shield has
now been added to the torpedo equip
ment of the British war ship Polyphe-
mus for the purpose Of projecting from
the side and taking the pressure Of
water from the guides. Unless an ex-
pedient is devised which will insure a
safe and certain dispatch of a torpedo
from the ship sailing very fast through
the water, there will be little use in
supplying the Polyphemus, which has
been built for speed, with such aweap-
on.-Ne,0 York Mail and Express.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-01-05
The Week Of Prayer.

The following is the programme for this
Week of Prayer:
MONDAY, January 5.-The long-suffering,
love and fsithfulness of God; the general
preservation OF peace; for the opening of all
countries to the Gospels. lxxXiI: l-29;
Ps. evil.
TUESDAY, January 6.-National sins and
the increase OF lawlessness; the non-recogni-
ton of Gods judgments in public cslamities
personal transgressions; the growth of inf
deity and superstition; desecration of the
Lords Day.-Dan. iE 3-l9; lisa. lvii; Hos.
xiv; Ps Ii; Luke xiii: l-9.
"WEDNESDAY, January The unity of the
Church and brotherly love; evangelistic work
among the masses; that all pastors, evangel-
lists, teachers and workers may become fervent
in spirit, diligent in their ministry, and faith
full in preaching Jesus Christ and him cruci-
fed; for Sunday schools.-Eph. iii: 1921 /;
John xiv: 1921; l Thess. V; l Cor. iv.
THURSDAY, January S.--That Christian pa
rents may more fully recognize the obligation
to train up their children in the fear of God I;
that young people may be saved from intsm-
perance, immortality, and other sins; for uni
versities, schools, professors, teachers, and
students for the ministry.-Matt. v: Lie;
Micah vi l-s; Nal. iii.
FRIDAY, January 9-For rulers and gov
ernments and all in authority; for the pre-
vention of war; for soldiers and sailors; for
the removal of the opium traffic, intemper-
ance and the social evil; and for the suppress
sion of all that is impure in art or literature.
lea Il: 9-3l; Tim. ii Is; Eccl- viii; Ps.
cxlvi; Prov xiv: 25, lisa. xxi.
SATURDAY, January lo.-For the outpour-
ing of the Holy Spirit and the spread of the
gospel in all lands, with power from on high ;
for native Christians; for all missionaries; for
Gods ancient people Israel; for increased
blessing to attend the circulation of the
Scriptures.-Rom. Ii: 1896; Acts K: 34-4S;
Ii: 1918; lisa. "; Matt. tx: 35:3s; l
Thass Il
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-01-05
The Velocity Of Light.

Prof. Simon Newcomb, superintend.
ent of the United States Nautical
Almanac" whose discoveries Of new
problems and formulas in mathemati-
cal and progressive labors in astrono-
my have given him worldwide re-
nown among the savants of this day,
has Just added most valuable coDtri-
button to the realms of science in GER
tain experiments in the transmission oi
light and measurements of its velocity.
Prof. Newcomb, in conversation on
the subject, said: These experiments
were made between the top of Wash
ington monument, which, you know,
is the highest elevation in the District
of Columbia, and therefore freed from
any obstruction whatever, and Fort
Myer and the Naval observatory. The
latter series were practically useless,
but the former were a great success,
and give the actual measurements OF
the velocity of light on larger scale
by the means employed than ever un-
dertaken. The method adopted was a
phototachometer, in which l applied
by an old device new principle. :"
"What is the method you mention?"
1.-The result is accomplished by re-
fexions, or flashes of light from a re-
volving mirror making $50 turns a
second. The distance from the monu-
ment to Fort Meyer is 3,72l.24 meters,
or nearly thousand yards, and by this
means we measured the time of passage
which was little less than one forty
~ ,f M
coming. The velocity of light was
measured by Nicholson, of the navy,
over a space of 600 meters, and in
Europe, over longer distances, but by
less accurate methods. In our recent
experiments, do not think that the
error can be more than ten-thCusandth
part of the whole result, or one ten
thousandth OF one forty-thousandth of
a second, if you can comprehend that
infinitesimally small space of time"
What will be the practical applica-
ton of these results?"
THE chief object" said the profess
or, sis to measure the sun. l hope to
reach by this means more accurate re-
suits than any we have yet achieved
from the transit of Venus. Fifty years
ago the sun was computed at 100000
miles from the earth. Fifteen years ago
it was estimated at 91,0O0,0O0 miles.
Now, scientific calculations, based on
the most recent data, put it at 92,960,
000 miles. As the result of the velocity
of light accurately measured, we can
get the mass of the earth and calculate
within the scope of finite methods of
computation the magnitude of the
whole solar system, which in tnrn has
its bearing on astronomical tables and
furnishes commerce with tables for the
nautical almanac, which enables the
navigator to compute his latitude and
longitude on the sea, and the aStrono-
mer and surveyor on the land. 1t
would change the accuracy of certain
numbers in our tables, and would bring
astronomy more emphatically within
the range of exact science. The results
of these experiments will be shortly
published in report of one hundred
pages, with seven plates, and will then
be placed within the reach of astron-
omers and others interested in the
United States, Europe, or any other
part of the globe. Washington Cor.
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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-01-05
), yet he has not in all this time given a

me, yet he has not in all this time given
sign of decision either way.
1t is not this from which | flee when |
seek my long home, but l am no
longer able to support the burden Of
life. My health is not good and
my head is so bad that | am not fit for any
thing, and it is with sense OF coming relief
that | contemplate my change of existence.
with deepest regret that go without having
made any return.
Forgive my errors as only father can. 1t
is hard to leave my dear, loving, patient wife,
but have no right TO take her, and she
clings to lite, and would even now bear me
up if she could. But my darling children
will pass the river without pain and be at rest
from this world and all its snares and vexa-
tions. Remember me TO all the rest, TOR l
cannot write them, especially Maggie, Min
ME, Lewis and Robert. Farewell,
JNo. F. maxwell.
The second is to his wife, and reads:
Ny darling, loving Clara:
The most difficult OF all is to cross the river
without you. You good, patient, long suffer
ing womanl Why do you still cling to such
a mismsnaging failure as me? You poor, pa
tient woman, you deserve better fate than
all the trouble have given you. May the
Lord bless you and make the future better for
Won than the past. Don't mourn for the chill
dren, tor you and all Others know they are
better in heaven.
As for me. remember me as kindly as YOU
can. and know that would stay if | could
hear mn any longer But | cannot. | never
can hone to Get ont of debt. and Won already
see absolute poverty staring us in the face.
And besides Won know for dsvs nv head hs.
been in a perfect whirl, and almost bursting,
SO that l am unit for business.
What reliet it will be to lay down my
bursting head and pass into that sluuber
from which there is no waking, and be at
home to die no more.
Ny dear Clara, farewell. JOHN.
Bury me just as you find me. Let the su-
thorities take care of our bodies.
l suppose Lewis can use the medicines
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-01-05

There is a contrast in the business of the
postoffice at the present time and twenty
years ago that speaks equally the changed
condition of affairs in the city generally
Postmaster Shipman, in overhauling some OF
the archives of the Office, came across the
money order book for the month Of Decem-
ber, 1866, when the P. NJ. expectant, James
johnson, senior, came into Office on the for
mer occasion. For that month 81 money CT
ders, amounting to sl,Osl.7s, were issued,
and the amount paid out on money orders
was $693s6. For the month of December,
1884, the number of money orders issued was
l,25l, amounting to $s,lsl.46; number
paid same month 4,355, amounting to sl5,-
AqI AZ
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-01-05

In Common Pleas Court to-day the petit
jury, which was discharged two weeks ago
to report this morning, was dismissed finally.
Notion for new trial in the McBeth versus
Blount l. Wilson case was argued. The mo-
ton for new trial of the Chapman case was
to have been heard, but counsel was not
present. Barney Schultz was granted d.
vorce from Sarah Schultz, on ground of will
full absence. There is = probability Court
will adjourn the term tonight.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-01-05

A commercial traveller started out to
call on boot and shoe dealer in town
in Michigan, but found the store closed
and the man sitting across the street
on pile of lumber. "Why, what docs
this meanP" asked the traveller. ..Vhel,
DOT sthore was closed oop," was the
reply. 'What has happened?" .'Vhell,
l put shattel-mortgage on der sthock,
und assign to my brudder, uBd l gif
q note und secure it for $500, und hat
fire und doan't get some insurance,
und der Sheriff walk in und walk oud
und suppose it vhas what you gals
commercial depression. ."-WaH Street
NesCs.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-01-05
The Drove Drowned,

Philip Becker had drove of beef cattle
turned out near his slaughter-house at the
West End, and sometime yesterday five or
six of them crossed from that side of Buck
creek to the other, where there was open
water, to drink Starting to return across
the ice, it broke under their combined weight,
the cattle falling through into sixteen or
eighteen feet Of water, and drowning. This
morning the bodies were frozen in, partly
above water. The loss to Mr.. Becker, who
can save little else than the hides to make
good his loss, is from $3.50 to 5000.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-01-05

Last Saturday was the siItieth birthday
anniversary of Mr.. F. P. Mast and a large
number of his friends who knew of it walked
into his residence on West High street in the
evening and surprised him. The evening was
spent very enjeyabiy to all present, and when
they left Mr.. Mast received their hearty
wishes that be may live to see many more
such occasions.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-01-05
AMUSKMENrs.

Mugs Landing" will be the attraction
at the Grand Opera House tonight with ad-
mission prices at so, 35 and IS cents.
Next Wednesday evening Miss Maggie
Mitchell, Americas mos, popular actress,
will appear at the Grand in pearl Of
Savoy" a play that never wears out, because
il is founded upon the eternal principles of
purity and truth-the sanctities of home, OF
womsn's virtue, co.stancy and fidelity"
Seats are now on sale at Carter's.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-01-05

The Young Ladies' Missionary Society Of
the Central NJ. E. Church meets at the resi-
dence Of Mrs. T. Z. Hsrwood, 4Os South
Market street, tomorrow Tuesday evening,
OF O'Clock. All interested are invited.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-01-05

The gamblers arrested yesterday were be-
fore the Mayor this afternoon. The keeper,
Dennis Riley, was fined $25 and costs; the
inmates, aside from the players, 81 and costs,
and the players, S. and costs.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-01-05

Mr. Will yelling, formerly of this city,
passed through here last night on his way to
Macon, Georgia, which place he will make
his future home.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-01-05

Mr.. Bert H. Whiteley is now a fa,her-and
Of 10y at that. And Mr.. Amos Whiteley
is . grandfather, too, "by the same token"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-01-05

Judge Wsrnock, of Urbana, was in the
city few hours to-day, on his way to Troy,
where he holds court.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-01-05

The huldoon Picnic Comedy Company
stopped over Sunday at the Lagonda House,
and left this morning for Washington C. b.,
Ohio, where they play tonight.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-01-05

The barometer that keeps within gun-shot
OF the variableness of the present weather
must be a hustler.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-01-05
Dissolution of Partnership.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
IN firm Of Dun 4 Edmiston have this day dis
solved partnership. We will keep our Office open
to settle up unfinished business. ANY person or
persons having accounts are requested to settle
McE. Don.
WN EDNIsrON
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-01-05

The Mugg's Landing Company, which
shows tonight at the Grand, is at the La
gonda House.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-01-05

The Chinese have a hard row to hoe.
They are barred out of every other
country, and now France wants to
drive them out of China.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-01-05

c. C. Fried received a new safe to-day. II
weighs over two and half tons.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-01-05

A fine driving horse belonging to c. G.
Funk died Saterdsy.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-01-05

Mr.. A. p. Baldwin, OF Akron, Ohio, is at
the Arcade.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-01-05
CITY MATTERS.

Miss Kate Aultman has returned from
Bethel
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-09-10

The editor Of the Record has returned f,.
Washington. where he had the honor of -
presented TO the President by Senator Call ~
Congressman Davidson. We evidently m.s.
favorable impression upon his Excellence :.
laying his hand upon our shoulder. he skea g
tor Call if he had many more such brch, =,
good looking gentlemen in Florida. The g..
tor assured him that there were few mo,o 10
upon which the President, with a topch ~ -
inherited blarney from his Irish mo,be, ..;a
were the wittiest and handsomest eeutem., :.
had yet met from our State. OF cou,.o ~
blushed and bowed, bushng as we bowed "a
bowling as we blushed, and as our mother Wa.
also Irish, we reciprocaled the compliment \,
stating that however his Excellency and Our.
selves differed in our ideas of Civil Seryics D.
form and our estimates of the Mugwumps. We
could agree upon one point in the fact that "a
were both handsome men. His Democratic r,
cellency smiled, and smiled 80 audibly that ths
White House shook from the centre TO the oil,
conference. Confidentially speaking to the
readers OF the Record, we say that the pres.
dent is not as handsome a man as his pclurs
represent him, but his genial manners are win.
ming and his laugh contagious. We like him
Now all this will make Charley Jones and John
Graves turn green with envy, but we had to tel
it and bear the consequences, even if our friend
Graves does carry cane and Charley Jones an
inOffensive pistol Callahan Record
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-09-10
From the Washington Post.]
A JacksOnian Clerk.

The statement that James II. Mari, Cbsl
Clerk to the First Assistant Postmaster General
had been transferred is inaccurate William
Duff Haynie, Of Bloomington, ILL.,, has been aF
pointed cOniden tial clerk to Mr. Stevenson, and
in that capacity will do portion of the work
which has been increasing and falling into ar
rears in the Office of the Chief Clerk But Dir.
Mars position is not affected by the appoint
ment of Mr.. Haynic. His transfer has not been
considered.
Mr. Mari is very old gentleman. His long
hair which spreads itself over his bent shoulders
and his long beard have grown white in the SER
vice, which he entered so years ago, when An
drew Jackson was President, and he is respected
and honOred as the Neslor OF the Department
The regular salary of the position which be
holds is $4,000 year, but the last Congress in
making the appropriation for the Department
provided that while the office is held BY The
present incumbent the salary shall be $780,
So far from MIR. Mari having been transferred OF
from his transfer being contemplated, this pro
vision Of the act of Congress is regarded Is On
appointment for life, which Mr. Mars nun
erous colleagues and friends wish may yei
stretch out over many years
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-09-10
The Big Business Boom.

The New York World of Monday says
There is reminder of days before the
war in the busy scene that downtown
Broadway in the dry-goods district pre-
sents every night in September. All day
the sidewalks are given over to boxes and
bales that overflow from the crowded
business blocks, and even during the
night the sound Of hammering and load
ing of great packages upon trucks go on
until long after midnight 1t is the busy
fall season with the wholesale trade and
everywhere double forces are working,
trying to catch up with the unusual rush
of trade that has fallen upon them. 1t is
rs if the Democratic Administration had
ushered in the long-looked for and much
talked-of era of prosperity.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-09-10

Query: Can A. petition the Board of County
Commissioners for license to sell whiskey an
agent? Must not the principal and not the
agent comply with the strict requirements Of the
local option law in the matter of whiskey petit
tons? Or, TO make it still palmer Can A. be IL
censed TO sell whiskey an agent when the
principal, b., has never been licensed2 We
Opne that it cannot be. and would like some
one more learned in the law" TO correct us il
we are wrong.-OcaM Banner.
While we do not presume to be very
"learned in the law" we will venture the
following answer to the above query
A petition from John Brown, agent, when
signed by the requisite number Of voters,
is proper, and can he granted by the
Board of County Commissioners. The
addition of "agent" to the name OF
"John Brown" does not prevent him
from being licensed as dealer in intoxi-
eating liquors, wines or beer.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-09-10

The memorial of the teachers. a.l;,.
stature for . small appropriation to m.,..
teachcrs' institutes, deserves careful cos..s as
tion. The institute that has lust c,o..S =
sion at Atlanta win, no doubt, be pro,n.a
great deal Of good. There was A lar. y
Der of teachers In attendance, and all ~ = ssar
doubtless. received benefits that will as.i., =
In discharging their duties. The lectnr.. a''a
by able educators, and on subjects aho,, sae
everyone who undertakes TO teach shonl, . !,
something.
OF course our common school svs,e,,,
be greatly improved until the teacher, -. .,a3
ter prepared for their work The ,each... ~
derstand this and eagerly embrace ev.-. w.
portunity 10 add 10 their requirements !. p
institutes are provided the teacheu can !.
pended upon TO avail themselves of the "a
iages they offer.
The only institute in the State il su,,...
out OF the Peabody fund, and the fund cos,. ~
no other way be spent 80 as TO do more eo,s
small appropriation would do vsry van
beginning. AS the interest in the ips,;,,,.'"
creases The appropriation might he inc
The money that the State spends for e,iuc.s'
nj purposes is not wasted. The better n.
pie are educated the more thrifty they Vim ~
come, because the desire for the things A,,
only be obtained through thrift will be s,,0.sN
There will be less crime, and hence, lea ~, So
will bc needed to secure the punishms.,0
criminals. The States which have done IN. ~.
for education are the most prosperous Tb;. =
ing the case, and as the Legislature is work.
for the good of tho State. it is not easy u -.
what ground aid for teachers institutes CA. :
refilaAd
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-09-10

To the Ei.tOr Of the NJ Y World:
Please inform me through your paper how
long f0reign-bOrn citizen has to be in these
United States before he can vote for President
Of these United States9 Yours respectfully.
J.ER
PThere is no limit as TO residence in the Uui,ed
States. "VOting for President" is done BY
voting for State officers, called Electors and
each State prescribes the qualifications Of the
voters. In Michigan the alien may vote after
three months residence Minnesota requires
four months. Colorado, Indiana, Kansas, Ne
braska. Nevada and Oregon each require six
months. Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louis
lana, Missouri, Texas and Wisconsin are less
liberal, each requiring years residence. All
require declaration OF intention to become q
citizen. Between Michigan, which allows The
emigrant to vote for President and every other
officer three months after landing, and Rhode
Island, which does not permit the alien-bon
citizen to vote at all unless he owns unencum-
bered real estate, taking away his franchise
when he he puts mortgage upon his home
stead, there are many steps.-Ed World
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-09-10
New York World
The Truth Of History.

Mr.. George w. Childs deserves credit
for giving to history chapter of truth
which Republicans might well have been
excused for seeking to suppress, or at
least for failing to voluntarily make
known. His statement of the fact that
Gen. Grant conceded the rightfnl election
of Mr. Tilden, and promoted the Elec-
toral Commission because he supposed it
would insure the triumph of justice and
the Inauguration Of Mr.. TiIden, ia Of
great historic interest and Importance.
It is an additional reason why no Demo
crat can consistently condone the offense
of those who were instrumental in de-
feating justice and turning the Electoral
Commission into cheat, and it affords a
striking illustration of the change of Re
publican sentiment since the termination
of Mr.. Hayes fraudulent term.
The Philadelphia Press, with all it's
radical sepublicanism, credits Mr.. Childs
story and admits it's great historic value.
The Philadelphia CaA, Republican Or
gan, says that the revelation shows that
Gen. Grant was the real promoter (of the
Electoral Commission) and that his course
was taken in the belief that Mr.. Tildcn
was elected, but also from motives of the
Highest patriotism" The Philadelphia
Times, of Mugwump tendencies, also in
dorses and accepts the statement made
by Mr.. Childs Indeed, Col. Mcclure
confirms MIR. Childs by conversation he
himself held with Gen. Grant on The SUBJ
ject. ~.
In view of these disclosures is it not
certain that history will do Justice to Mr..
TiIden that the cipher" SANDERS of
the Republican politicians will be de
nonnced as they deserve to be; that
Hayes will be regarded as 9 President
who was not entitled TO the Office, and
that the self-sacri6cing position Of the
Democracy and its submission 70 . mon
strous wrong viii be justified and landed