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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
THE COTTON FIELD HAND.
Edward Willettl


Desc rows oh cotton am berry hard to hoe,
Long ob de shinin' OBJ de hot summer sun.
Wish owned de fields whar de cotton plants
grow.
Sos to take it easy, wild plenty oh fun.
Old 'oman's got to lib, picannnies too,
Hard work plenty fur field hands to
d..
Mule tween de cotton rows kickin' up dus'; !;
Got to keep an eye peeled 'ginst de critters
heels;
SUNS jest a-b'ilin', too, gittin' wuss an wuss.
Wish dar wasn't no time but sleepin' time
an meals.
Corn pone am mighty tough, hog meat
fat:
Little use o. lbn' jes for sech as dat
Sun come an rain come. workin' all de day;
Cotton crop on hand, too, all the yeah
round;
Got to keep a-trabelin, hain't no time to
play;
Rest plenty some time, down in de
Wish had a dollah fur cherry drop o
wonner eff it's Christian so to fuss and
fret.
Jacobs gittin' old an pore hain't got long to
Laws-a-massyl dar's de chillun, comm
home from school
OATS wot makes de cotton easy 'nough to hoe,
Kinder puts an aidge, 700, on de duliest
tool
Lights a-breakin', shorely, far away
ahead:
Reckon it'll shine out wen dis darky's
dead.
Hard work agropin' and grobblin' in de dark.
Mighty slow a-tryin' to find W. way at las
Wen de work an worry hurts de wust, den
hark!
Hear the bells a-ringin' and de school chill
ln paSs
Hard work an dark ways, but dar's
lots O light;
See de chllun's faces, fresh an glad an
bright
Lawdy! how de sweat comes, fallin' like de
rainl
Wish had dollah row fur cherry big
drop;
Bendin' ober cotton gibs de back a strain;
Jacobs goin' downward, but de chillun's
gittin' up.
Hard work an dark ways, all de yeah
around:
But de light is breakin' wen de school
bells sound
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
A Novel Fan.

A lady recently made an exceedingly
novel and pretty fan, which she carried at
small fancy dress party. large begonia
leaf supplied the model, which was first
made in stout bristol board and theu COW
cred with pale olive green plush; the veining
being done in delicately tinted paints in ex-
act imitation Of the arteries in the begonio
leaf. The edges were neatly joined and the
handle being nicely twisted with green satin
ribbon, it only remained to pin a bunch Of
small begonia buds-of the natural leaf-to
this tasteful looking fan.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01

A screen frame of ebony was a Christmas
gift to a lady who intended to fill the vacant
space with embroidery or painting; but to
enable her to use the screen before the deli
cate and time-taking decorations were COM
pleted, she took a piece Of cretonne of the
best quantity, and which had landscape
with figures in it and putting behind it a
glass filed the space with it; the effect was
surprisingly good, and in fact has been much
admired and mistaken for delicate needle
work when looked at from a little distance.
This fancy may be of help to some one.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
n Plugged Therm ometer

\ Philadelphia saloon-keeper has invented
a new road to a fortune He has a ther-
:aometer plugged with quicksilver so that it
steadily registers 1l2 degrees in the shade.
When thirsty man enters and calls for a
glass of beer he says insinuatingly, ats
pleasant weather" "Hotternthunder," an
wers the customer. 20, don't know. Let's
see; amt looked to-day" and he drags the
plugged thermometer from behind a demi-
john and says, "WhewI Well, l declare!
ll2 degrees in the shaded Well, it is hot and
no mistake, though it appears cool in here. !"
The customer looks at the thermometer, and
then proceeds to take off his hat, collar, coat,
vest, and cuffs, and sits down and drinks
beer the rest of the day for fear of being
sunstruck
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
Wall P,,pers.
Tphiladelphin Times I

Plain papers are made to exactly resemble
certain goods, the grain and color of the
material forming the hangings being eN-
actly copied in the paper. They are not ex-
pensive, except those initiating plain or
cisele velvet. Flowered papers are exceed
ingly handsome, and when a room is large
and the walls are not plentifully supplied
with pictures and other ornaments they are
useful to relieve the general baroness of as
pect which will be inevitably the case with
plain paper. In vestibules and staircases
where plain rough paper with handsome
dado and frieze are unemployed, handsome
raised papers are substituted, covered With
heraldic emblems. animals or otherwise: tho
tints Of the backgrounds are subdued, OF
medieval coloring For dining-room
leather papers, touched up with metal, are
the most fashionable.
Rich lowered papers, initiating the latest
Lyons silks, are reserved for drawing -rooD.s.
They are superbly colored and form very
effective panelings in room which is all
painted white and gold. Some pretty papers
are made expressly for boudoirs, initiating
old tapestry. These are inexpensive, but in
excellent taste. For ladies' bedrooms there
are moire papers of delicate tints made to
represent silk. Serge and lampas papers
covered with flowers are used for the
same purpose, also cretorre papers covered
with flowers. Gentlemen's dressing
rooms, which are generally quite simple in
furniture and decoration, are frequently pa
pered in patterns initiating tiles, vanished
over like the old-fashioned marble papers
that were used upon staircases-
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
Consider What Follows.
[Cor. Brattleboro Household.

It will be a happy day for the world when
the rearing of children is looked upon as a
science, requiring special preparation and
special provisions. But so long as one
woman tries to do the work of three, just so
long must there be confusion and neglect.
Nothing is easier, it is said, than to get
new wife. So, dear sister, when you are
wearing yourself out, consider what follows.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
A Disease Of Rabbits.
IBattleford (Manitoba) Herald. !

Rabbits are periodically-about once in
seven years-affected by disease which
nearly exterminates them For years past
they have been increasing in numbers until
they threatened to become a nuisance but
those killed recently bear evidence of the re-
turn of this disease, and if it is as fatal as
usual very few will be seen for some years to
come The glands in the throat swell just as
they do amongst men in cases of "mumps,
and few seem to survive an attack. At
present they are in unlimited numbers in all
the wooded parts of the country, and are
being SHARED by Indians at the rate Of thou
sands in q day.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
Old Picture Frames.

Old frames can be ebonized in the follow
ing manner: Scrape the old gilt off the
frames, rub them with piece of sand paper,
and then paint them well over with black
japan varnish, or, if that is not to be had,
with Brunswick black This comes in bot
ties, and can be bought at a saddler's or
painters store If one coat is not enough
wait till it is quite dry and then add an
other. This can be tried on odds and ends
of furniture and found effectual
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01

[Ella Rodman Church in Babyhood.l
Among the truths hardest to learn, not
only in nurseries of pampered ease, but in
very unpretentious ones, where there is only
a single inmate, is this, that a child thrives
better under little wholesome neglect
Not carelessness in regard to necessary
things-for no child can prosper unless its
physical needs are fully attended to-but
merely an absence Of care taking where
care is not needed.
The poor woman in the country who went
out to work by the day and left her ID
months-old child picketed out, as being safer
than to lock her up in the room, had grasped
this theory by its sensible end; and the little
pastured toddler, with rope enough for its
needs In various positions-and also it is to
be hoped, with supplies of food Forthcoming
at proper intervals-was certainly better
and more healthfully provided than il
cooped up alone within four walls But how
many mothers, who do not go out to work
by the day, would be likely to think soi
Conjuring up an array of stray animals,
bees and spiders, they would expect the child
to be bitten. stung and generally annihilated
whereas the sturdy little tot in the story
fourished and grew under this treatment,
oho oSeuahy eujoy gu tue EichetlHS OUT
Amusing the baby" has been elevated
into duty of the highest order. while the
fact that he often prefers TO amuse himself
Is entirely lost sight of. Dignifled persons
Of mature years perform the most incon-
gruous antics -to amuse the baby" dazzling
his brand-new optics with the shaking rat
ting and flashing of brilliant objects before
them, and stunning his very recently ac-
quired sense Of hearing with noise and con-
fusion, until he is utterly dazed and I'M
comfortable with the overwhelming mass of
Kaleidoscope ideas
II the over-amused infant could speak, he
would certainly say that he did not want all
his friends and relatives TO play the clown
for his amusement; and that he could not
see why people were fOrover making faces
at him when they were unwilling TO let him
make any for himself Brightness and
smiling countenances he enjoys, and the
resources of "Peek-a-boo!" are never ex-
hausted; but sudden screams, and pounces,
and endless hugging and kissing are not at
all to his taste.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
Two Men OF Walton County.
CAtlanta Constitution

Two men in Walton county own farms on
opposite sides of the public road. On one
side, nailed to tree, is a board with the fol-
lowing inscription, to wit: "All persons are
warned not to hunt or fish or otherwise tres
pass on these premises Any person violat-
ing this notice will be prosecuted to the ex-
tent of the law" Just across the road on the
the opposite side is another board with this
writing upon it, namely: "Come on, boys,
let's go a huntin'"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
Disinfecting q Room.
Philadelphia Call

After . room has been used by person
sick with any contag ious disease it becomes
necessary to disinfect it before it is fit TO be
used again. This is done by removing and
burning the paper on the walls, removing
the bedsteads and other furniture and expos
ing them to air and wind and giving them a
fresh coat of varnish; by having the mat
tress made over anew and the hair boiled !;
by burning in the room three pounds of sui
phrlr, and by whitewashing, painting and
% pering the room anew.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
Girls Social Club,

The social club for young girls started in
New York has increased its membership in
the past eleven months from five to go.
One Of the chief difficulties the manage
ment has to contend with is the tony" feel
ing Of shop-girls They will have nothing
to do with the factory girls.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
A Smithless Senate.

tSa- SAhSoeo iiiouiiS-j
Senator-elect Jones Of Arkansas is the
third Jones who has reached place in the
senate. There is only one Brown there
Smith for long time has not been repre-
sented in the senate. The Jones family ap-
pear to be very successful in political way.
There are four men named Jones in the
house. They are from Wisconsin, Texas,
Arkansas and Alabama
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
and as rule No drugs are employed with it |
except tciiiCs
Cutting q Pattern.

c'Theresa" in Brattleboro Household.l
After fitting garment, it seems discour-
aging to rip it all to pieces, and cut a pat
tern by it, and makes much trouble, but l
did last winter, making dots on the cloth
with a lead pencil where the seams were, so
knew just where to baste again. Having
occasion to fiji another one Of late, l felt
amply repaid for the trouble, as the gar
ment cut by the pattern needed no altera-
ton whatever, and it was short job to cut
and make it. 1t is also very convenient, if
one has a scant pattern and is obliged to
piece the garment For basque or any
thing of that kind, rip only one-half to get
the pattern.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
The Hog That Ate Nitro-Gl ycerine.
Madison CWis) Democrat

Madison CWis.) Democrat
ut was out near Prairie du CHEN, where
they were blasting in cut on the Prairie
du Chen division Of the Chicago, Milwau-
kee & St Paul road. The contractor had
several kegs of nitro glycerine in an under
ground place. One day a workman went
in to get some and left the place open; by
and by some hogs came along, and one
slipped into the place where the combustible
itself was kept The hog found a
keg open and, as glycerine is as
sweet almost as honey, the animal
filed himself. He came out by
and by, and soon wandered into a stable
near by, which contained about forty horses
belonging to the contractor. The hog got
fooling around among the horses hind legs,
when one Of them drew of and gave Mr..
Hog good one The conclusion started the
business, and not a vestige was ever discov-
cred Of the hog, of a single horse or the
stable. And where the stable once stood
there was hole in the earth fifty feet deep
and more than 200 feet in circumference.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
Entertaining the Little Ones.


At this season many mothers find it diff.
cult to amuse the little ones who are too
young to go to school, and who are restless
from being shut up in the house SO much.
One amusement of which they do not soon
tire, if they have a little help and direction,
is cutting out paper dolls and their clothing
from cardboard and gaily tinted scraps of
paper. Colored pencils and a cheap box of
water colors furnish additional happiness
and interest in the matter Of outlining the
faces and hands and decorating the clothes.
Then very stiff paper or cardboard can be
cut into various shapes and bent into the
form Of chairs, tables, beds, sofas. dishes,
etc., which can be painted, cushioned, or
otherwise appropriately ornamented. To
shape these pieces correctly, teach child
to observe how articles of furniture would
look If spread out fiat ON the floor; cut ac-
cordingly and bend into shape, using pins
where necessary, if the child is not too
young to be trusted with them.
Decorating these things is good stepping
stone for teaching the child to draw pretty
figures and to design regular and appro-
prite borders, which will in turn lead to
plain embroidery or braiding on canvas.
All play can be made to tend in the direc-
ton Of learning something. A very low
table just high enough for the tiny chair is a
nice thing for the little one to play on; and
from the very first the child should
be taught to keep the table in order and to
put away things when done using them
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
Dicke rs as a Doctor.
TCoruhiU Mapazinal

Among his many attributes, that Of Q
doctor must not be forgotten He was in
valuable in sick-room, or in any sudden
emergency; always quiet, always cheerful,
always useful and skillful, always doing the
right thing so that his very presence seemed
to bring comfort and help. From his chill
dren's earliest day his visits, during any
time of sickness, were eagerly longed for
and believed in, as doing more good than
those of even the doctor himself He had
curiously magnetic and sympathetic hand.
and his touch was wonderfully soothing and
quieting As q mesmerist he possessed great
power, which he used most successfully In
many cases of great pain and distress
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
Slowly. But Steadily.

Whoever tries to do an inordinate amount
of work in one day, as compared with one
who attempts only a moderate and proper
amount, repeats only once more this fable Of
the hare and the tortoise. However swift
the former may go by his fits and starts, the
moderate tortoise keeps jogging slowly but
steadily along, and wi rs the race at last
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
Her Quiet Remark.
fPittsburg Chronicle

"Just listen to this, Martial" exclaimed
Mr. Jarphly. who was reading his evening
paper. "One of the dogs at the London prize
show is valued at S5O,OOOl Good gracious!
That's more money than ever expect to be
worth in my life!" "Some dogs are worth
more than others, jeremiah" quietly re-
marked Mrs. Jarphly, and Mr.. Jarphly eyed
her for q moment and said che need not sit
up for him that evening
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
Aprons.

Net aprons covered with flounces Of
antique lace, with ribbons in two colors on
the pocket and at the throat, are among the
pretty things shown for housewear. "At the
throat" seems an odd phrase to use in de-
scribing an apron, but the most fashionable
patterns are made with bibs that cover the
waist and have pretty collars, which are
frequently finished with ruffie.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
An Even Thing.
WAL Street News |

He was the attendant Of railroad lunch
counter at a station in Indiana. The other
day as a stranger called for a cup of coffee
the attendant glared at him for a moment,
and then began to spit on his hands.
"What's up7"
"Going to have revenge on you"
"What for!'
"We were in Wall street together ten years
ago You advised ME to buy railroad stock,
and then unloaded on me and brought me
down to $40 per month"
swell, don't get mad about that. 1t wasn't
year before a chap unloaded ccal oil on
me, and Pm braking on this train here for
81 day."
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
Rather Sarcastic.
Texas Siftings.]

A lady on Austin avenue, on coming out OF
the theatre accidentally punched Gilhooly in
the eye with the end of her umbrella
"That's right, madame" said Gilhooly.
stuffing his handkerchief into the scratched
optic; @enjoy yourself, by al msanA"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
One Which Wouldn't Wash.
[Excnange.l

Faith in the geruineness Of white elephants
has suffered severe shock in Gosport, Eng
land, where a circus claiming to have one Of
the sacred animals was giving exhibitions
An opportunity presenting, all of the animals
except the alleged white elephant were per-
mitted to 90 in bathing.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
Bits of Embroidery.

Bits of embroidery too small for chair
cushions are used to cover the tops and the
loves shelver of fancy tables meant for
nothing in particular. The newest of these
are square, with framework of square sticks.
either gilded or vanished yellow.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01

Painting the lower panes Of windows in oil
colors is an amusement just now fashionable
with English girls who are artistic"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
For Baked Beans.

It is said that if a teaspoonful of mustard
is mixed with the water and molasses which
is usually poured over baked beans, there is
no danger of the stomach being distressed
after eating them
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
EOr RahiaA

The attempt to introduce low-necked and
short sleeved frocks for babies is not success
full The fullness is gathered into yoke,
and the sleeves are long and edged with lace.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01

1t is worth recollecting that bar soap
should be cut into square pieces and put into
a dry place, as it lasts better after shrinking.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01

Susan B. Anthony began life as a school
teacher at IS month, and in fifteen years
saved $500.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01

By rubbing with damp flannel dipped in
the best whiting. the brown discoloration
may be taken off cups in which custards
have been baked.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01

1t is said there are nearly 200 women en-
ployed on daily newspapers in this country.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01

1t has been well said that a single bitter
word may disquiet an entire family for a
whole day.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
A Portable Electric Lamp.
Detroit Free Press.

A sanguine seer prophesies that in ten
years the gas-meters will occupy a high place
among the curiosities of dime museum.
Electric inventors are now giving their
minds to the invention of an electric lamp
which shall contain a battery, and which
may be carried in the hand like an oil lamp
or candle. Several approaches to success
have been achieved and any day the exact
mark may be hit Already the electric
light diadems on the heads of the ballet girls
in the spectacular pieces, and the scarf-pins
which blaze like diamonds. seem to show
that a portable lamp with a small, but
powerful battery may be seen twinkling
above the horizon, as it were.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
To Prevent Mustiness.

When putting away the silver tea or cof-
fee pot, which is not used every day, lay a
little stick across the top under the cover.
This will allow fresh air to get in and pre-
vent the mustiness of the contents familiar
to hotel and boarding house sufferers.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
Amusing the Baby.

worn out, fashion, the modern Sisyphus, be-
gins its uphill work by inventing 100 moro.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01
A Remedy for Indigestion.


Salisbury steak appears to be giving re-
markably good results as diet for people
troubled with weak or disordered digestion,
but who require the supporting power Of
animal food The manner of preparing it is
described by DIR. Hepburn in The Philadel-
phia Medical and Surgical Reporter. The
surface of round steak is chopped with q
dull knife, the object being not to cut but to
pound the meat As the meat pulp comes to
the top it is scraped off, while the tough and
fibrous portion gradually reaches the bottom
Of the trough. The pulp is then made into
cakes and lightly and quickly broiled, so as
leave it almost raw inside. This diet is
sometimes used exclusively in chronic cases.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-01

Desc rows oh cotton am berry hard to hoe,
Long ob de shinin' OBJ de hot summer sun.
Wish owned de fields whar de cotton plants
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-28
HOW SPARKS WAS HOODWINKED.

An Order Which Places the Land Commits
sioner in an Unfavorable Light
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, April 27.-If there is any truth
in the current gossip about General Sparks, the
new Land Commissioner. he is liable to find
himself in an awkard position before he is many
weeks older On the Sd instant General Sparks
issued an order suspending all presumption and
homestead land entries in Western Kansas ard
Nebraska, considerable portion Of Minnesota,
all of Colorado and the Territories General
Sparks gave as his reason for this arbitrary
order that in no other way could the unlawful
settlers on the public domain be disposed Of or
their fraudulent claims defeated. tits now un-
derstood that General Sparks whose honesty of
purpose is not called in question, was urged to
take this step by syndicate of
Washington spectators, who are heavy dealers
in land scrip. These gentlemen. it is claimed
urged General Sparks to take this step, and he,
in his zeal to gain record as o reformer, fell
easily into the trap. His action has caused an
appreciate advance in land scrip. out of which
TIE syndicate expect to reap handsome profit
Secretary Lamar is already in receipt of numer-
Gus complaints from Western men on the sub
ject, and it is not improbable when the facts be-
come known, that the order will be somewhat
modified, if not entirely rescinded