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Revival OF the Export Slave Trade.

Arab slave drivers are once more subject
ing many OF the natives Of East Africa to
the horrors Of the slave gang and the middle
passage. England, having her hands full in
other quarters, has relaxed her vigilance along
the Zanzibar and Mozambique coasts, and
the expectation of slaves, which she reduced
ten years ago to small smuggling trade,
has again become active
LIVINGSTONE, CAMERON, ELTON, and many
Others have given vivid descriptions OF the
depopulation Of great regions between
the Indian Ocean and the big lakes at the
hands OF slave catchers. Twelve years
ago from 80 900 to 10000 poor wretches were
torn every year from their homes to work
on the plantations Of Pembu, Zanzibar,
and Madagascar, and to supply the de-
mand OF Egypt, Arabia. and Persia. East
Africa was q vast slave mart when
England in 1875 stationed war vessels along
the coast and compelled the Sultan Of
Zanzibar to issue proclamations prohibiting
al transport OF slaves by land or sea, and
nterdicting tho fitting out Of slave caravans
20 the Interior. Sir JOHN KIRK with troops
and men-Of-war visited Kilwa, Ibo, and tho
other chief points Of shipment, and awed the
hordes OF slave dealers into submission. The
great volume OF the trade in human beings
was cut of. and the total extinction Of
the curse OF slave expectations seemed In
fair way to be accomplished.
The Sultan OF Zanzibar is too feeble to en-
force his own DEGREES, and the recent renewal
OF the traffic is attributed at Zanzibar to the
Withdrawal. about two years ago. Of the lAst
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JUDO. rOLeKR,s LETTER.
ssAs Oss Evidsasiy Hatsrented IN its Dsstrss-
sisn-Mush lIaGings's Papers.


WASHINGTON, Feb. cit won't do to ques-
ton the writing OF letter to Hugh Hastings
by Judge Folger explaining why he ran for
Governor and reviewing the causes OF his de-
feat Efforts seem to have been made to de-
stroy the proof which the letter or true copy
thereof would furnish. There are men both in
Washington and New York who have seen tho
letter. Why or how 1t has disappeared Is only
surmised. That copy was sent to Folger in
Washington at hs request rests on substan-
tial basis. He smoke Of 1t many times before he
went to Geneva for the last time This copy,
with other papers. was undoubtedly sent to
Geneva aftor he died. Some time nfter his
death personal friend. knowing all the cir
cumstances. wrote to Geneva for second copy
and one was promised. The existence Of the
first copy was thus admitted.
Slr. Hastings had an extensive correspond
ence Among his papers were numerous let
ters from Henry Clay. whose friendship he en-
joyed to marked degree. and other prominent
men. These letters are also missing. but curl
GUS persons are In possession OF many OF the
priced autographs. Judge FolGer character
ICED this treatment OF his friends papers in
strong language. The statement that the
forwarded to Washinstcn to be- read e here Wy by
persons referred to in II. rests on strong
grounds. For its destruction or suppression u
not ut II oss for an explanation. Judge Fol-
gers explanation Of the writing OF the letter
was that 1t was to place himself and others in
terested In his candidacy where they ssveraily
belonged. In speaking of 1t he seemed to feel
how important 1t might some day become.
Judge FolgeE may have written an ordinary
letter" This.hOwever, Is an extraordinary one.
Before Judge Folger's deaf h. light was thrown
on the forged despatch to Mr.. French. which
played so conspicuous part at tho Republican
State Convention. Efforts to ascertain the
authorship OF tho forgery were after II time re-
al ist on n Il
Cen Arthur. Mr. French md others. The
'rger was u person holding responsible
though subordinate position in the Govern
mcnt and political enemy When his dis
missal was asked for by Judge Folger. reasons
were found Tor not granting the request. The
secret Is not confined to so select a circle that
nj! tho circumstances. disngreeabe or other
wise. may not yet be revealed.
Judge Folger died in the conviction that no
was nominated to be beaten. 1t was thought
that he would resign from the Secretaryship Of
the Treasury. After the defeat he was less in
clined to resign than before. But for the break
ing down OF his naturally strong constitution
he would have carried out his firm resolve to 70
out OF Office with Gen. Arthur.
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Election that their recent political idol IL at

Election that their recent political Idol II ct
heart an Anglomaniac.
He cannot say that we have not good por-
trait painters, because we have some excel
lent artists who make a specially OF por-
traiture. There IL Mr.. EASTMAN JOHNSON,
for Instance. whose fine portrait Of Judge
FoLaRR lately passed into the hands OF the
Governments picture which will make
Brother BLANEs English affair look partic-
ularly unwell II 1t Is hung near 1t In Wash
ington. There is Mr.. WILLIAM NJ. CHASE.
q most forcible and truthful painter,
than whom no one In America could
havo painted O more striking and
valuable likeness Of Brother BLAINE Mr..
CHASE not long since painted RUTHERFORD
B. HAYES, and more truthful portrait we
never saw. RUTHRRFoRD's countenanco was
as unimpressionable and Unconditional as an
undressed deal board. and dour and grim rs II
he were exhorting a hen In Ohio The pic
turo was positively heroic in Its adherence
to the hard facts Of nature, and Mr..
CHASE extenuated nothing and wasted
no ingenuity to set down aught
in malice. He would have made splendid
picture OF Brother BLAINE o picture worth
hoNAhk AoA uii Iiiho, huu INV, WAN Oil LILO
circumspection, his worldly experience, and
his general good taste, he failed to DO painted
by Mr.. CHASE or by some artist OF Oh ap-
proximato reputation 1t Is not easy to con-
ceive. Knowing what CHASE did for HAYES,
we can readily imagine what n noble work he
would have made OF Brother BLAINE.
Our Presidents and statesmen should learn
that they owe duty to American art which
the latter can now accept as its prcscriptive
right, and not as patronage. Whatever the
private preferences and tastes which may
lead them to prefer being painted by English
artists who cannot pnint, tho stubborn fact
will remain that common sense and propriety
would have dictated the employment OF On
American artist who can paint.
There is some consolation in the fact that
Brother BLAINE will get as bad a portrait as,
under the circumstances, he deserves.
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Thanks to Mr.. CHARLES H. WATSON of Mat

Thanks to Mr.. CHARLES H. WATSON OF Mat
tsawan. n. Y. we have found the authorship of
that beautiful poem OF " De Massa oh dc Sheep
for." 1t IL Miss SALLY PRATT MCLEAN. whose
Cape Cod Folks made a rumpus in Massa-
chusetts last year. and brought her the advan-
tage Of a libel suit. which must have added i'm
mensely to the sale OF her book.
The lines in question first appeared in q
novel Of Miss McLEANs. entitled "Towhead.
the Story OF a Girl" published in Boston in
1883. 1t will be found on the seventy fourth
page Of that volume and we once more declare
our opinion that without regard to its dialect.
1t Is one Of the most beautiful poems in the
English language.
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AccordIng to our esteemed contempornry

According to our esteemed contemporary.
the Boston Herald four great Republican Sem
ators have agreed to have but one mind. These
four are Bowen. MANDERsoN. PIKE and PALM
Err. They sit together. and at the beginning Of
the session they agreed to vote solilly on
every question" In the matter OF woman sui.
frags. IN favor OF which PALMER has Just made
his greatest effort. PIKE disagreed. He broke
loose from the other three statesmen. and
swore to oppose woman suffrage with his
latest breath. But he was converted by PALM
ERs speech. and harmony reigns again among
the great four. Said PALMER to PIKE. Il
thought would catch you. l was fishing for
PIKE too day"
BY the way. PIKE comes from New Hnmp-
shire. altho ugh tho fact IL not generally known.
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1t Is very remarkable that In year so bad
FOR trade generally as the last was there
should have been an increase OF nearly
twenty per cent. In the number Of new books
published. as compared with the year imme-
diately previous, which was one OF much
more prosperity in other departments OF In
dustry. But it must not be inferred that
because more books were published, 1884 was
moro profitable year for the book trade.
II was instead "a very unsatisfactory ear,
and. although no publishing house Of i'm
portance came to grief. it showed decreased
profits. The numberof new books published
may be greater, and yet the total OF books
sold may be less. Besides, the trade was
suffering from cause that has for several
years past tended to impair its prosperity,
which was before injuriously affected by
custom OF giving discounts to retail dealers
80 great as to enable them to sell books
much below their advertised prices.
The great cause OF the trouble is the publ
cation Of reprints and translations OF past
and contemporary English, French. and Ger
man fiction at ten anu twenty cents each.
Formerly such books fetched fifty cents and
dollar, and the profit on them was large.
for they supplied great part Of the demand
for reading, three-fourths OF which is for
novels. Now the profits are insignificant at
the prevalent prices unless the editions sold
are immense; and houses which make a
speciality Of issuing such cheap literature
draw of business from the general trade.
The native novelists also suffer. for, as rule.
publishers are afraid to touch their work, no
matter how good 1t may be. when copyright
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Bit. or wa.siua,o. Go..,p.

WASHINGTON Feb. 6.-Mr. Frelinghuysen's
house Is offered for sale which indicates that Mr. Ere
inghuysen thinks he will have to pass the remnant of
his days In New Jer.ey.
Tho only time the Hon Thomas Portshouse ochiltres
has opened his mouth this year to any .ppr.cisbi. de
gree was ON the subject of the Galveston hArbor bars
lie paid himself and the other members Of the rexss
delegation this handsome compliment: Sir the deisva
ton in this House from the state OF Texas Of which
ain tho youngest and most humbls member are
men Of such ability. such honor such reputation gained
In CAbinson Geld bench. bar and forum that they can
treat with sserA aad contempt any lmpusssa On sAsn
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1885-02-08

Up In Vermont they seem to have moro
confidence in tho predictions OF the Weather
Bureau than is entertained in some other quar-
tiers OF the country, and plan OF signalling
them to the Green Mountain farmers by means
OF big steam whistles has been set on foot It
may be that Gen. HAzKN's bullfrogs and geese
understand Vermont weather. but they often
display lamentable lack Of foresight concerning
mstsoEoloGioal phsnomsnA around New York.
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The Value OF Rare Orcslds.

From he London Daily HeUs, jan 70.
At Messrs. Prothsroe 4 Morris's sale room,
NheAIsue on ffiuhy last very hne variety Of Ltlia
snssps win pure white scpals and petal. Knocked
down 10 An eminent nrn uf yn-n for yu,neas
tfa4 losl Imported aud unhowered pieces OF white
l.nlia ahceps realized 81 gunens II guneas and 10
Ruineas respectively, and an established plant Of Leila
slegAns. In flower, sold for 10 xuineas
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Too Bitter - Dose.


Two actors OF the opposite sex who mortally
nate each other are forced bv the parts they play
West End theatre into tn. most heousrative tender.
ness OF department Some nights since. " hen he
plAyng ~ love she was to rush into his arms Being
nhe artist she did her with energy and bstw
speeches he muttrred; You need NOT swallow me, !"
She replied: You are too bitter o dose"
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An Erroneous Impr~ssio On,


The fact that THE SUN writer's are paid large
salaries for small amount OF work mas created an err
ronsous impression that all New York Journalists snjoy
tat salaries and easy times.
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The Books OF 1884.

We find In the Publishers Weekly the fol-
lowing very interesting tabuated statement
OF the publications OF 1884, as compared with
the books issued in 1888;
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The worst coughs are cured by DR. Javnes Expector.
ant good remedy also for psns W the aud sore
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-28
SPRINGFIELD RETAIL MARKETS..
CSRREcrED n CHAs. W. PAYNTER 4 Co.,
81 and 50 West Main Street
Daily Report-Fridsy, March q, 1885.
PROVISIONS,

Daily Report-Friday, March q, 1885.
PROVISIONS
BuTTKR-Full supply, TX. choice 7Oa25.
Esss-Full supply 1t I71sc per doz.
PouLTKY-Good demand; chickens, young. 7oa
Soc; old, 25s35c each.
APPLEs-Sl coal so per bush.
PorAToEs-5Oa6Oe per bush.
SWEET PoTAToKs-Nons.
CABBAeE-scarce; Sl.zO a 500 per bbi.; saioc
per head.
sALT-snov-nake brand, sl.25 per Dbl.
Coal OIL-loal5a2oc per gal.
LARD-loc.
sueAR-LuRED MEArs-sides, lOc; shoulder, 10;
hams i0c; b. bscon, &c.
GROCERIES.
SUGARs-A large demand and prices low; gran-
ulated, &c per lb: "A" white, &c per lib; extra c
light, $40 per lb; yellow c. 6he per lb; C, s.
per lb.
CoFFEE-Msrke lower; Java. 2oasoc per ID;
lSc per Id; Rio,a nmon, 10c per ID.
MoLAssEs-Ns Orleans, 6oasoc per gal; .orgham
60c per gal.
RicE-Best Carolina, s11Sc per lb.
OYsTERs-30c per qt.
DRIED APPLEs-S 1-Sc per lb.
DRIED PEACHEs-i2%e per lb-
CHIckkNs-Scarcee; Dressed, q. 2.75ass S5as3 50 psr
dozen.
TgskErs-s'ars'; pTeksM 81 75.s 50 bsr SeT per h.
RABRITS-None
WOOL.
Fine washed, 2saSOe; unwashed, Il on.
DRIED FRUITS.
RAIsINs-New 10al2Lc per ID,
CURsANfs-New 71xc pei lb.
APPLas-New shc Pc. ID.
?EACHEs-lOai2Lc per pound.
ekUNKs-N.v 71ae per 10.
FLOUR.
II Bbl-Gold Dust, 75c.
d Bbl-Gold Dust, $3.50.
Y Bbl-W hite Rose, 55c.
y Bbi-Dayton s. F., 7Cc.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-28

Building operations have begun in earnest,
with promise OF an average season. Con-
tractor Fish has the excavations nearly con-
pleted for three story brick building on the
south side of Main street. between Factory
and Mechanic, corner of the alley, to be
erected by Chas. Schaefer, the baker, who viii
occupy one OF the two business rooms him
self, fitting it up in complete and 6rst-class
style for hispurpsses. The building viii have q
front to correspond exactly with that of the
Edighofer House, which it Immediately sd-
joins, making q substantial block. It will
occupy the site of the old Steelman home
stead, the house which was demolished to
make room for tho new structure having been
one OF the old landmarks Of that part Of the
city. The other day, in making the cellar e.
cavations the men dug up branding iron
with the initials Nv. s." used by Mr.. Steel
man, who was pioneer cooper, in 1881, for
marking the barrels which he made. II was
turned over to his son, William Steelnan.
who is still living on the opposite side Of the
street, and will preserve it as relic.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-28
LkMATION.

THE qualified electors of the City of Springfield,
/ Ohio will meet at their usual voting places in
their wards and precincts on Mondav, the 9Th
day OF April, 1885, between the hours of 6 q. IN.
and p. M, and there vote upon the proposition
to authorize the City of Springfield, Ohio, to issue
bonds Of the city not 10 exceed in the aggregate
the sum nm OF One Hundred and fiity thousand
structing . Market House, containing Public
Library and City Ofhces, and such other office
rooms AZ Council may direct. Those desiring to
vote for the issuing OF said bonds shall have writ
ten or printed On their ballots, "For Market House
Bends-Yes;" and those desiring to vote sgainst
the issuing Of said bonds shall have written or
printed on. their ballots, Market House Bonds
No." And q majority Of the voters. voting in ia
of the issue OF said bonds shall be sufficient to
authorize the issue Of the same.
By order of C0nncil.
Attest: ]. S. sHEwALTER,
City Clerk.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-28
Republican Rally Next Friday.

The battalion and line officers of the Plug
Hat Brigade, which did such splendid service
last fall, held . meeting last evening, with
thirty present, in C. L. Bogle's Office, W. T..
Stlwell presiding. The invitation OF the Re-
publican executive committee for the Brigade
to turn out and make q parade Friday
evening next, April 3. at I o'clock,
was received with enthusiasm and unanimous
" accepted. A "General Order" will be issued
through the SUNDAY GLOBE REPUBLIC calling
out the organization for special duty, and with
it will be given the entire list OF names OF
members. The call will include the Glee
Club and every member OF both organizations
is requested 10 turn out All who have the
white plugs or Glee Club uniforms should
wear them. If you haven't them, come any
how. Plenty of good music will be provided
and after the parade there will be . rally,
with speeches BY number Of good takers,
at the wigwam. Arrangements are not fully
perfected, but are in competent hands and
will Be announced from time to time.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-28
SROWlNG THEIR HAND.

A Case Of Political Miscegsnation in the
Fifth Ward-Ths Plug Hat Brigaae Or
dered on Duty-Everything Looking
Lovely for Republicans.
The action taken by the Fifth Ward Demo-
cratic caucus last night was quite in accord
a.ce with the eternal fitness of things and
bsars out the oft-repeated assertion that the
desperate Democracy and pratisg Prohibs. are
in the same boat. To suppose that one even
Of those who met and endorsed the Prohibi-
ton ward ticke. takes any stock in the prin-
ciples OF that party would be doing violence to
reason and known facts, but when it comes to
the real object of the co-laboring factions
and it is "anything to break up the Republic
can party" there they are. We shall see
what this "break" will amount to all IN due
time. Jacob Schrieder, the contractor, was
chairman Of the caucus and F. Desormoux
secretary. A resolution was offered and
adopted that . majority Of all ballots cast
would be necessary to make a nomination.
For Council, Sam. W. Martin, Samuel Huff
man and ". H. Evans were named. On the
first ballot Martin had 46, Huffman 20 and
Evans l, and Mr.. Martin was declared the
nominee. he 10 the nominee also of the Pro-
hibitioaists. George B. Smith, butcher,
was the only person proposed for member Of
Board of Education, and was nominated BY
acclanatiol. For Assessor, Frank Riceansau
the Prohibition candidate, and L. E. Staley
were presented and Staley was nominated or
first ballot. George Spence was anxious be,
fore the caucus to adjourn without making
the nominations and after it to adjourn te
meet again next Friday, hoping a week:
sober second thought would lead to recon
sidsration. but the caucus wouldn't have it.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-28
TIE CITY sOLICIrORsHIP.

John L. Zimm erman Refuses-WhOmW Will
the Democrats Find to Fiji His Place?
John L. Zimmerman arrived home from the
South last night. Knowing that Mr.. Zim-
norman had stated, before his departure, that
be would not be . candidate for City Solici-
tor, reporter went to him this afternoon to ind
out what he would do in the matter now that
the Democrats had nominated him in spite OF bis
protest. Mr.. Zimmerman, in answer to the
question as to what his intentions were in
this respect, said most positively and uncon-
diiionally that he will not be candidate for
the office. While Democrat to the back
bone and deeply grateful for the honor which
the Democrats of Springfield did him in NOM
mating him for Solicitor, he yet feels that he
cannot afford to accept the nomination as his
private business matters require all bis time.
Our Democratic brethren, therefore, will have
to look around for other timber
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-28
SALE OF BONDS.


NOTICE is hereby given that the Village Of New
IN Carlisle, CLARK county, ohio, will offer for sale
to the highest and best bidder the first series of
street Improvement Bonds of said Village, not to
exceed in the aggregate the sum Of 5000, on the
27th Day OF April, 1885,
At 7:SO p. m, at the Council Chamber of said VIII
lage said bonds to be Of the denomination of $500
each, to bear per cent. per annum interest, pay
able semi-snnusIly on the first days of March and
September, in each year, until the payment of the
principal thereof; said bonds TO Be- due and pay abe
$2,5O0 thereof on the first day of March, 1906 and
the remaining 81 500 on the first day Of September,
1905; said bonds when issued to be taken and paid
for by the purchaser thereof at such times and in
such sums the needs Of the Village may require,
and the Village Council may direct, by resolution
passed bysz i'd Council Bids for the purchase OF
said bonds may be filed in writing with the Village
Clerk at any time prior to the time absve named
for the sale Of said bonds; and bids either verbal
written will be received by said Council said
9th day of April, 1885. at 1880 o'clock p. m when
all bonds presented will be sold subject to the
dtions heretofore set FORTH to the highest and best
biader therefor.
By order Of Council.
A. KEsTsR, Mayor.
Attest II. n. TAYLOR, Clerk.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-28
rHs CHURoHBs roMoRRoW.

Topics to be Talked Upon in City Pulpits-
Special Announcements-Re Ser
Vices 1t All Houses.
First Presbyterian-Presching by the pas
tor At II q. m. and 1880 p. m. Sunday school
at 9:45 .. m. Young mems instruction class
at Up. m. The public cordially invited to
. II services.
Central N. E.-Sabbath school at > a. n.
Preaching BY the pastor, Rev. A. B. Leonard,
D. D., at lo:3s a. m. and $50 p. m. Young
peoples meeting at $50 p. m. Seats are free.
Strangers specially invited and welcomed.
Lagonda Avenue Chapel Sabbath school
st 2:3o p. N. Preaching at 1880 p. m. by
Rev. VIM. E. Fay.
Second English Lutheran-Sabbath school
at 9:l5 q. m. Preaching by the pastor, Rev.
A. E. Wagner, at l0:45 a. m. and 7:3o p. IN.
Young peoples meeting at 7p. m.
Congregational Sabbath school at $50
am. Preaching At II a. m. by Rev. VIM.
E. Fay. No evening service.
German n. E.-Quarterly meeting. Com
munion service in the morning. Love Feast
at night. Sabbath school at 2:3O p. m. Rev.
&c. Wiedman, of Cincinnati, will olticiate.
All invited.
Trinity Baptist-Sunday school at 9:45 q.
m. Preaching at ii a. m. and 1880 p. N.
by the pastor, Rev.. q. Fernald. The pub-
lie are cordially invited.
Christ (EplscopsD D-Services on Sunday at
IL q. IN. and 1880 p. m; Sunday school nt
9:45 Q. m. Rev John T. Rose, rector.
High Street N. E.-Rev. J. F. Marlay, the
pastor, will preach at l o'clock a. m. aud at
7:30 p. m: Sabbath school at $50 q. m.
Young Peoples meeting at e:3O p. m. All
are cordially invited.
Second aptist-Rev. Wilton R. Boone
pastor. Special services to-day from 10 to IL
o'clock .. n. Sunday school al 2:3o p m.
In the evening, beginning.at 7:3O O'Clock, the