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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21
MEDICAL.
MEDICAC.
CANCER OF TONGUE F.!
A Case Resembling That Of General Grant.

Some ten years ago l had a scrofulous sore on
my right hand which gave me great trouble, and
under the old-time treatment was healed up. and
supposed was we'll. / found, however, II had
only been driven into the system by the use Of
potash and mercury, and in March, 1882, 1t broke
out in my throat, and concentrated In what some
OF the doctors demon ated cancer. was placed
under treatment for this disease. Some six or
seven Of the best PHI hysiciaus in the country had
me at different times under their charge, among
them three specialists in T. is line; but one after
another would exhaust their skill and drop me,
for | grew worse continually. The cancer had
eaten through my cheek, destroying the palate
and under Lip entirely and half my tongue, eating
out to the top of my left cheek bone and up to the
left eye From a hearty robust woman Of i6O
pounds, was reduced to mere frame Of skin and
bones, almost unable TO turn myself In bed. I
could not eat any solid f0Id, hut subsisted on
liquids. and my tongue was so far gone could not
talk. The apguish jf mind and the horrible SUI
he revealed. Given up by physicians to die, with
no hope Of recovery on the part OF friends who
sat AROUND nv be side, eIps citing every moment
to be my last; In fact, my husband would place
his hand upon me every now and then 70 see
whether | was alive or not, and at one time sil
decided that lie was extinct, and my death was
reported all over the country.
such was my helpless and wretf he'd condition
the trst OF last October Qssn. when my friends
commenced giving me Swi:ts Specific. In less
than month the eating places stopped and heal
ing commenced, and the fearful aperture In nv
cheek has been closed and firmly knitted together.
process OF q new under lip is progressing fnely
ing recovered, and 1t seems that nature is SUPPLY
ing a new tongue | talk 80 that my friends
can readily understand me- and can eat solid food
again. ! am able TO walk wherever please with
out the assistance OF any one, and have gairsd
hity pounds In hesh. All this under the blessing
OF mercful Heavenly Father, Is due TO Swift's
Specific am 3 wonder and marvel TO all my
friends, hundreds OF whom have known my In.
tense suherings, and have visited me in my am ic-
tion. While am not entirely we'll, yet my grati-
tuie is none the less devout, and / sn con Sdept
that a perfect recovery Is nov In sight II any
doubt these facts, would refer them To Fon.
John II. Trsylor, state senator Of this district,
Who Is my neighbor, DR.. y. 3. Bradheld, Of La
Grange, Ca, or 10 any other persons living In the
southern part Of Troupe county, Ga.
MRS. MARY l.. CONFER.
LaGrange, Ga, May II, 1855.
sold by all druggists.
Treatise on Skin and Blood Diseases mailed
free.
Cali on our physician, No. 1877 W. 2sd st., N. Y.
Consultation Tree. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC co.,
Drawer 3 Atlantis Ga.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21
"a UGAI ON THE FLY.


The summer winds we're cro0uing
When with you i sat a-spoOning,
While ssung your hammock slowly, Belle Marie.
My sorrow can't tell OH
For you wed another fellow,
Who could hire two maids 10 swing you by the ses
Puck.
Only eight American poets have lived TO be
over sixty years Of age, hut the waste baskets
hold their own for centuries.-TeIas Siftings.
Mr. Beecher thinks that heaven 10 place
OF restless activity. II that idea should pre-
vail there are lots Of people Who would take
the other road from choice.-TeXas Sftings.
A lady in Richmond, Va, has q 2O-monthr-
old boy who cannot speak word, but whis-
ties and sings all airs be hears. No news of
the result Of the lynching party has yet come
10 hand.-Nipnsspolis Tribune.
TIE 81. Louis Republican says that Gov
srner harmaduks has dispensed with both
his collar aod his vest. Now, Chicago, say
that this was the first time you ever suspected
. St. Louis man of owning q vtst-Bo, ton
Globe.
In speaking OF the junior class 10 the uni
vsrsiiy this year the professor ssid, "Ths
junior class will embrace seventeen young
isdies." "It win" exclaimed The young man
addressed. "0rsat 6csttI thsa shall join
The jssies elass." Brssswick Star.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21
II e CA UGHT IT ALONE.
A Black Bass that Tipped the Scales at
Two POunds-How IL was Done.
Detroit Free press

A Black Ba.s that Tipped the Scales at
Two Pounds-How IL was Done.
Detroit Free Press.
On the boat coming down the Flats the
other evening was young man md black
bass. They were pair. That is, the young
man had in some way accumulated the fish,
which was dead. He was such a .guileless.
looking young man that several parties
thought to guy him and his catch. The fish
was hanging to a peg, aud with a pair of
small balances, which enabled a fisherman to
weigh his victims providing they don't go
over twenty pounds.
"Catch it all alone 2" asked one.
No reply.
"Pull very hard 2" asked second.
No reply.
"Were you much over three days about i'll"
queried a third, and 80 it went on tor ten
minutes, while the fisherman had nothing to
say. At length one tf the crowd remarked /:
That bass will weigh all of half a pound"
81 doubt it," replied another.
"Say, fisherman, what are the fgures2"
1.-TWO pounds" was the solemn answer.
"Get oui -
The man pulled ten-dollar bill from bis
vest. and laid 1t on his knee and said:
"lf be don't the money is yours. Put upl ;
After some hesitation a shake purse of $40
was raised, the fish hung to the scales, and
be showed an ounce over. The crowd
kicked on the scales, and the fish was
weighed in the steamers pantry. The fig
ures held good, but be was weighed again
when the boat landed, and the money had to
be passed over.
"How did you do it2" asked a policeman
when the crowd had dispersed.
"Smply poured seventeen ounces Of bird
shot down his throat" was the reply, and he
let the fsb's head drop and the shot pattered
out on the wharf like Young ailstorm.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21
Starring a Balky Horse.


A horse attached to a lgh, buggy stood d.
rectly in front Of the Monroe street entrance
to the Palmer house, yesterday, while about
the vehicle were several omnibusses and car.
riages awaiting an opportunity to reach the
sidewslk. The horses back showed recent
cuts from whip. Its driver, whip in hand,
was resting after his exertions to start the
bslky animal. A man rushed to the horse 8
head and attempted to pull forward horse aud
vehicle, while the wearied driver made good use
OF the whip on the horses body. The horse re-
fused to move. A crowd OF people gathered
about, many giving instructions as to the best
means Of starting the stubborn animal Sew
eisl means were tried but without effect.
colored man emerged from the crowd and
walked up to the horses head. He threw his
right arm about the horses neck, the LETT be-
ing directly back of the forelegs, and throw
ing bis weight on the animal, used bis right
foot to kick the horses legs at the first
joint above the hoof The horse lifted first
one TOO. and then the other in response
10 the kicks, and presently tell on
his knees. Ia getting up on his feet be
moved forward several steps, aud on regain :
ing his balance moved of at q brisk trot,
turning round a. he trotted down Monroe
street TO view the colored man, whose novel
proceeding had forced him to start, despite
his determination to stand still.
"Dstll fetch 'em cherry time" said the
colored man, ~ he made tor the sidewalk
while the "busses" and carriages rushed up
TO the vacant spot at kinder takes dem by
surpri:e, and fot dey know 1t dey's moving
along"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21
MISSING LINKS.

There has been no rain IN Arizona since
December.
Miss Nellie Arthur is said to be much pref
tier than when last seen at the Whitehouse
One of.en hears the question asked, who is
"the duchess" She is an irish lady. Her
name is Mrs. Argelles.
Emperor William, Of Germany, always
has chapter from the bible read to him i'm
mediately after dinner.
The outlook in the cotton manufacturing
districts Of Oldham, Fog, 10 more gloomy
than was ever known in the cotton industry
here.
was sitting with him once, when a msjor-
general entered, dressed in the uniform of his
rank, who said: Boys ! have good story
to tell you. | believe there are no ladies
gentlemen present. General Clinton B.
Fisk.
San Francisco has been Dragging a good
deal Of late about the flthiness { It's Chinese
quarter, yet the death rate Of San Francisco
the past year was 1888 in 1000, which is
the lowest of any city OF its siz. in the
world. Dirt evidently agrees with Cali
frnians.
The value Of iced drinks was recently IL
lustrated at Bombay. The supply OF water
ran 80 short that the artificial ice machines
had " stop, and fr three days 10 ice was to
be had. During those three days the death
rate more than doubled. Where 10 that liar
who goes round saying that warm drinks are
more cooling than cold one.2
lrreverent jokers put gallon OF whisky 10 :
to the bsptistry Of an Indiana county, ILL.,,
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21
CORpORaTION ANNOUNCEMENT.

The SPRINGFIELD Pun IsHISG COMPANY, a
corporation chartered under the laws of Ohio,
having, August |, 1885 purchased The SPRING
FI.LD GLOBE REPUBLIC. daily and weekly,
from the partnership of Kinney, Nichols 4 Co,
and the SUNDAY GLoBE-REPu BIIC from its
publishers, Coates Kinney and the Globe Print
Ing & Publishing Company, have stipu' ated IN
assume al the debts, credits, and contracts OF
the said partnership and the said publishers,
and will settle all the obligations made by the
same IN the dupli alton OF the said newspapers
between the dates of November >, 1884, and
August |, 1885.
BY order of the Board of Directors OF The
SPRISGFIELD PUBfISHfSG CoMPArY
COATES KINNEY, President.
TIIOS q BROWN secretary,
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21

Maxwell, the murderer of Preller. has been
visited in his cell in the st. Louis prison by
many people Of intelligence, who have shaken
hands with him, said they were pleased to
meet him, and violated one Of the command
nents BY assuring him that they believed
him innocent. Some of these have been
psopls high In official authority, notably the
mayor Of the city. Others have been clergy
naa and other professional men. A great
naay have been women. And all this in
ths face Of what. must bs considered indis-
patabls evidence Of the prisoners guilt.
Hshibilions Of this kind are what tend 10
sAahs ees's faith 10 the good ssnss Of abe
Anshsaa psep's.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21

If the democrats carry the next legislature
they promise to submit a constitutional
amendment to license the sale OF intoxicating
liquors. Our prohibition friends are working
earnestly to aid the democrats in this move
ment. If the democrats win, the license
amendment will win, because the people will
accept it as some kind OF settlement of a
much vexed and seemingly endless question
of turmoil
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21

The GLOBE REPUBLIC yesterday gave full
and complete account OF the Columbus con-
veution, including nominations made and the
platform adopted, ahead of all competitors.
The convention did not adjourn until 3
o'clock or after, yet the LOBE-REPUBLIC was
on the street with a comprehensive account OF
the convention before 4. In matters of en-
terprse the GLoBE-REPuBLtC may always be
depended upon to lead the van.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21

1t probably should be regarded in the light
OF q very beautiful sentiment, this blending
Of the blue and gray, embematic Of the final
union OF the north and the south, but the dis
tnclion between loyalty and treason will
ever be marked, and no pretty sentiment in
poetry or prose can wipe it out. The only
recourse for treason is oblivion, eternal obliv-
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21

Times are evidently hard, up in Canada.
The Toronto Globe says; From Montreal to
the SEA there Is not city, town or village in
which real estate would bring - good price
today as it would have brought in ls74-s.
There is scarcely one iu which building opera
tons have not come almost to a s,sndstill
In none OF the provinces would a farm sell as
well today a. 1t would have sold ten years
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21
Cleveland Went Prepared.

Anxious ofiiceseekers ss well as offensive
psrtissns should take coguiz.nce Of the fact
that the president included in his baggage tc
the woods large sized horse e-pistol and . re-
pesting rifle, with 1000 rounds OF ammuui-
ton. They need not therefore expect to
catch h'm mapping along the creek with only
fishing pole and q tin cup full Of worms
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21
HOLERA is rapidly NOV

HOLEKh IS fapldly NOV
ing westward and will soon
/appear in this country. In
order to prevent disastrous
effects from its ravages every
preventive should be em.
ployed, and the system
should be in perfect condi-
ton. AT this season of the
year the system is in a weak
state and easily susceptible
to dangerous disease. Pain
in the back, wcariness, las
situde, headache, dyspepsia,
indigestion, kidney and liver
complaints are but the result
ofneglect. During the last
visitation Of cholera to this
country no medicine was
found equal to Mishler's
Herb Bitters, both as a pre-
Ventive and cure, and it has
been equally successful in
all the diseases above men,
toned. 1t renews and in
vigorates the blood, restor-
ing to health and strength,
and thus shielding the
system from disease.
pk your druggist for MIsuLER HERR BITTERA
- does not Keep II do not take anyt ring else, but
a postal card TO MIsHIyR HTRB BITTERo
SIS Commerce Street. Philadeiphia.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21
Fine Circlsts Of Gold Ia the sand.
A.llan.1..t Ilo.

The wedding ring which Mrs. Daley
Grummond. Of this city, lost on the beach in
Fairfield two weeks ago, has not yet been
found although diligently and steadily
searched for. But while failing to d ud the
ring they were in quest Of, the exploring par
ties busted 10 psking around 10 the sands
have unearthed six other finger rings.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21

With Eosdy and his record heading the
opposition, republican success next fall may
be considered as certain. All that is required
of republicans is conscientious and deter
mined effort
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21

President Cleveland will find il much easier
to fill up the Offices with good democrats
when he emerges from retirement than il is
now. There is not hardly day that some
one does not emerge from the peniten,iary.
Chicago Tribune.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21

Most liquids, say the scientists, contain
cholera producing microbes, even whisky is
full of 'em hey say. What kind Of a robust
microbe is that which can soak himself in
our present 'likker" without the tremens?
This cannot be, surely.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21

The New York papers are still begging
other people to build New York's monument
to Grant. The nations monument to Grant
will be erected at the national cspital.-Min-
neapolis Tribune.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21

Our prohibition friends are informed, here
by, that the republicans in this state will
send man to the next legislature who real
ly owns a water-cure establishment. He
don't even believe ir the efficacy of sold ale 4"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21

The long delayed but much Dragged about
democratic circus is now on the road. Will
it drown the noise OF the partisan prohibition
hand -organ under the side tent
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21

OF course HOadly does not care 10 be gov
ernor, yet he will 60 right in with the boys
and the partisan prohibi,ionists to be elected
all the same, but then the republicans will
probably have something to say about that
this year.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21

William d. Howells, the novelist, had the
hardihood to say that no woman could live
with genius. This has occasioned some iu-
qury as regards Mrs. Howells, and we are
glad to say that she is injoying remarkably
0hnd health
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21
NOTES AND OPINIONS,


Offensive pilfeTiug seems to be the princi-
pal charge against some Of the presidents re-
cent sppointments.-Minne Tribune.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21

An Irish democrat said TO reporter yes
terday otter the nomination OF Governor
Hoadly: 81 have heard twenty-five Irish
democrats say since the convention that they
would not vote for Hoadly on account of his
conduct at the dinner in Cincinnati, in cast
ing a slur on the papacy. IT. you investigate
the matter, you will find that he will suffer
greatly from it,"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21

The forty democrats in Springfield who,
previous to Hoadly's re- nomination, signed a
protest against it, can now take dire revenge
on their party by voting for Leonard, but
they will not be able TO Withstand the
"whippers in
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21
Mr.. Gould Would be Equai to the Emsr-
gen0y.
,uisville Courier JournnI

New York prefers 10 remember heroes with
her memory rather than 20 to the expense Of
putting costly monuments over them. Mr
Gould slone, II 10 believed, could do oil the
remembering actually necessary in the csss Of
General Grant
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21
PARTNERSHIP NOTICE.

The partnership of KINNEY, NICHOLS 4 Co :,
WAS by mutual consent dissolved August |,
1885 ON that day the ownership of the
springfield GLOBE RhPuBLIC, daily and
W, ekly, with all the property, franchises,
book accounts, and contracts of the said
partnership, was transferred TO The Spring
Held Publishing COMPANY. -
COATES KINNEY.
G. NJ. NICHOLS.
u. PHILLIPS,
(By C. NJ. NIrhoIs.l
THE GLOVE PRINTING AND PUBLISHING
COMPANY,
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21

The republicans of Ono have an oppor-
tunty to avoid the ".f," OF the last guberna-
toral campaign.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21

10 one rsspec, there is great similarity
between the summer resorts and morning
services q church. The conundrum ct each
10, where are the men2
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21

When Hoadly realizes the extent Of the
republican victory next fall, which is assured
by his nomination, he'll wish he'd been sin
cere in declining TO be a candidate.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21

The most deluded man in the country is
the republican postmaster who hopes to re-
tain office under the present civil service re-
form administration. We have spoken
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21

Will our prohibition friends throw down
the gauntlet of debate TO the democratic ca n
ddate for governor?
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21

half-dozen colored men held meeting
at Columbus yesterday afternoon to effect
some kind OF Democratic organization.
Ex-Lieutenant Mullen was not among the
honorary guests of the meeting.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21

Allen q. Thurman did not attend the con-
| ventlon. II was none OF his funeral.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21

The sixth plank in the democratic platform
commends the pledge made by the party in
favor Of licensing the traffic in Intoxicating
liquors, and denounces the republicans for op-
posinO IL
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21

There are Ave soldiers on the republican state
ticket and none on the democratic ticket-to-
lumbus Journal.
Still the democracy claims to be the friend
OF the soldier
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21

The old leaders OF the democratic party are
pushed to the rear by the renegade republi-
cans thirsty tor Office.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21

The alleged portraits of possible Ruberns-
torial candidates printed in the Enquirer yes-
'erday morning looked more like pictures of
murderers than OF statesmen. That Of Hon.
George L. Converse was particularly shock
ing. The gentlemen whose features were
sought to be represented certainly have good
grounds for suits for damages against the
Enuuirer
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21

Neither John r. Mclean nor John q
Thompson attended the convention.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21

Mr.. James G. Blaine is said to favor Will
liam N. Evarts as a candidate for governor of
New York.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21

The convention at Columbus yesterday was
the most uneventful in the political history Of
the state. Everything was cut and dried.
The only fight was on the supreme judgeship
nomination, and that could hardly be called
a fght. Il was simply skirmish.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21
A Cause for MsIsnch0ly.
Courier JOu rnal.

Humboldt says thst the kinds Of monkeys
most nearly ressubiing man are melancholy.
fhsy sssn 70 realize hvw near they are
70 ~.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21
Hoadly's bar'l is now on tap.

DR.. Leonard had better challenge Bro
GLADDEN. to debate with him.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21

Washington grocsn uss congressional doc
uneno 70 vsp their customers butter and
susas.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21
SUNDAY PUBLISHERs' ANNOUNCE :

on the lst day of August, lSsb, the owner.
shi ip of the SUNDAY GLoBE-REPUBLTC, with all
It's property, frsnchises, book acc cunts and
contrs cts, was transferred TO The Springnsl Id
Publishing Con- pany. -.
COATES KINNEY.
COMPANY,
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21

ratification Of the previous caucus.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21

The convention was little else than rati-
fcation meeting.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-21

The democratic convention was simply :