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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-03
Feats of q Sword Performer.

The favorite sword for performing feats
in India is the gauntlet-handled pata. The
swordsman will first show the keeness of
his weapon and his command Of its weight
by cutting in two leaf laid fat on the
outstretched palm Of friend or by cut
ting cloth hanging loose in the air. He
will put one sword on each hand, and so
armed, springing from his feet on the
bare ground, will throw somersaults
backward and forward, following each
movement with a wondrously compli-
Gated and simultaneous gyration of both
swords around his head and body. He
will have the naked sword, more than five
feet long, double-edged, sharp pointed
and keen as a razor, lashed from the back
of his neck down his back, and will again
from his naked feet, repeat the somer-
saults. Again, with sword and shield in
his hands, he will leap headfore most
through the stretched out loop Of rope,
held by two men at the height of their
heads, as a circus rider leaps through a
paper hoop and light safely on his feet.
Small wonder il the gaping crowd Of spec
tators applaud vociferously - Black
woods Magazine.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-03

There has been much written of late about
the negro Us a tenant and laborer, and many
positions taken by the various writers, and as
a sample of his industry and thrift the follow
ing speaks for itself. Within the past week
have seen numbers of them driving into
town in all kinds of vehicles loaded with fod.
der, and made it my business to investigate,
when about the following dialogue ensued:
"Old man what are you going to do with
that fodderr'
arse gwine to sell 'em.r
.What forf'
II needs a little meat, and thought I'd
bring this here fodder up and sell 'em"
at seems to me, old man, that you would
need that fodder next winter and spring"
Il knows that boss, but yer see must have
little meat to work on"
what are you doing on the farm nowl-
"Well, yer see, wes done laid by der crop
and dar amt muffin now to do
"While you are doing nothing at home
why don't you work out by the day and make
enough to buy your meat and other provis-
ionsp
"Well, Is work hard all dis yer and wants
some rest"
"Then you intend to sit at home idle all tbs
summer and eat up what you have male and
what you will need so much next springtr
Il can't work all the time, and | must have
some meat
This is the way they ali do, Before they will
hire out for wages they will sell the last
thing they have around them, including
chickens, except the dog, which must be KEEP.
in the family at any cost. When the LIST of
january, 1887, comes these same darkeys will
pounce down on the landlord for credit, and
he will have to buy corn and fodder for them.
They will trade off the last bushel Of corn for
tobacco or fiimsy toggery and 'iseless articles
Augusta iGa.l Chronicle,
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-03
Gestures of Lord Randolph Churchill.

Curious facts and figures are all the
rage. Interested in the current contro-
yersy as TO the Disaelian characteristics
of the new leader Of the house of com
mons, press man, well circumstance
for taking observations, took notes of the
movements of Lord Qsndoiph Churchill
during the brief speech he delivered on
Mr.. T. X. Russell's motion as to the ap-
pointment Of Sir Redvers Butler. The
leader Of the house, who wore white
rose in his coat, spoke about eight min
utes, certainly not over ten minutes; yet
during that time he was recorded as max
ing no less than 100 movements with his
hands, some OF them being very rapid and
momentary. He crossed his hands in
front of him, behind him, above him, be-
low him, he crossed his legs in every way
that his anatomy permitted; he laid his
hand upon every part of him within
reach; he caught hold Of every inanimste
object within circle of two yards or So
1870 distinct movements or attitudes In
eight minutes, by actual count-Pall
Mall Gazette.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-03
WHY WE ARE NERVOUS.
A National Characteristic Discussed by
awoman student-striking Contrasts.

A National Characteristic Discussed by
awoman student-strikingC Contrasts.
Nervousness is more and more re-
garded RS an undesirable characteristic OF
our nation. The idea that we are a
peculiarly nervous people is becoming
widespread; this has been -fostered by
articles written on the subject, SO that in
the last ten years nervous has become
almost household word. The question
arises, are Americans more nervous than
other nations OF the same grade Of civili-
zation, and II so what are the means Of
overcoming such condition. 1t Is usual
to attribute much to climate. While
doubtless it has influence, it should be
remembered that in the United States
every climate except theextremes Of the
equator and the poles Is experienced.
Setting aside heat and cold, the dryness
and the electrical conditions of the atmos-
phere are the two factors which are said
to act upon the nerves unfsvorable. Such
a supposition is extremely hypothetical
and can not be proven. 1t is, however,
plain that the dry atmosphere of Colorado,
the typical dry climate, acts favorably
upon people suffering from nervous ex-
haustiOn.
The fact that climate is not prominent
influence is shown most conclusively by
the condition OF those towns which are
found upon the map, though invisible to
the eye, which separate the United States
from Canada on the north and Mexico on
the south. The inhabitants of places
within an arrow shot OF each other ex-
hibit the contrasting national peculiart
ties. A stirring Texan town, with all the
enterprise and go" Of America can be
seen on one side Of the dividing river,
while on the other is the Mexican-Span-
ish town, with its sleepy inhabitants with
heir customs Of 300 years ago undis
turbed.
To avoid nervousness we should pay
more attention to hygiene, not indulge in
hurry and excitement, take physical and
outdoor exercise TO develop the ply
sique, and educate the people and chill
dren out of this notion that because one
is an American he or she must perforce
be nervous.
Ii is loss of the governing power, the
will, which allows an increased reflex &C
ton unchecked, unhindered, which is
characteristic OF the nervous, and has
given to the word its modern definition Of
weakness, while a proper display of con-
trolling, impelling. inhibiting impulses,
according TO their nature, gives the old
time Specification of strength and force.
There is no reason in the externals which
-urround Americans, il they properly un-
derstand themselves and regulate their
desires, their methods Of living, their ed
ucation, why the nervousness which has
been attributed to them should not be a
glory rather than a stigma.-Dr. Grace
Peckham's Essay at Saratoga.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-03

fmpIoring, prayerful tone, as of one who has
great favor to as. determined to an
swer him; but be sure kept my pistol ready
at hand.
With yawn, as though just startled from
my sleep, returned:
"A-a-h! Halo! who's here"
"Ehi Down here! It's me, major-Sergt
Connover Twas passing round back of your
tent and thought | heard ye talking with
yerself So, thinkin' ye'd be awake and hav-
in something that | wanted particularly to
say, made bold to come around and look in
The fact is. major-I couldn't sleep till I'd
set matters right
By this time the fellow had turned so that
/ could see that he had no weapon with him,
and began to think that had been little
too fearful However, l got up and stepped
out into the center of the tented area, and
then said:
$50 ahead, sergeant, I'm all attention"
Without further prcliminaries he went on:
"Of course you know me!'
Il think l have good reason to remem-
ber you, sergeant"
"And you remember the last words | ever
spoke to you IN the old yearsn
- have not forgotten them"
"Well," he said, with palpable burst Of
feeling, them words have been haunting me
ever since | met you at the hotel in jefferson
When was ordered to report to Maj. Coch-
rane / never thought Of You. The old affair
had alIlost gone from my mind; but when /
saw your face / knew you, and when you
looked up at me | was troubled | hoped
you might not remember me. IL you did not
| meant to hold my tongue. But | couldn't
act like myself Howsumever, | held up till
tonight But after we'd done supper | kept
watch of your movements, and made up my
mind that you were going to look out for me-
But. major, don't let it go no further. I'm
too old a soldier now not TO know that the
harm suffered at Smelling was of my own
making. l don't bear the Old grIdge any
longer, and tell you the truth when | tell
you that you did me good turn that time
know how was going on, and know that
another officer in your place would have shot
NE. So, will you take my hand and cry
quits of old memories;"
| never gave my hand to a man more
readily, nor more cheerfully; and doubt if
in all the western wilds there was a more
sociable and jolly party than we made on the
following day. As an individual | was par
ticularly happy, for | am free TO confess that
there were few moments of that first night
in the wilderness weighted with about rs
much dread and uneasiness as a man would
care to experience. But, as | remarked to
the sergeant on a former occasion, "Alls well
that ends we'll" And our tramp of four
weeks continued SO pleasantly that the end
might have been longer deferred without any
complaint from us
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-03

Lodge We watched at his bedside until
morning, when he died. learned that
his wife had been killed three days before
by being thrown from her horse, and the
shock OF hearing of her sudden death had
dethroned his reason. The unhappy hus-
band had stolen into the cemetery and
lain down TO die beside her grave.
have never told Ethel the story Of my
fright. At first our marriage and our in
terest in our new home put 1t out OF my
mind. Later, did not wish to recall it,
for the wretched mailman aroused all the
compassion in my nature. Now that l
have written the story. she may read it,
and see how superstitious l once became.
Frances B. Currie in Frank Leslie's.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-03
The Liberal King of Dahomey.

The king Of Dahomey is said to have re-
Gently granted greater liberties to the
Christians OF various nationalities who
reside in his country. Any religion based
on the belief in one God is now tolerated
in his dominions The Portuguese min
lister resident at Dahomsy is the princi-
pal European parsonage there aud the
recipient Of many attentions on the part
OF the king, who intends to send a special
embassy to Lisbon. Since the establish
ment Of a Portuguese protectorate over
Dahomey human beings are no longer
slain by the king.-New York Post
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-03

Persons who have a superstitious dread
Of Friday will be interested to learn that
this is a thoroughly Friday year 1t came
in on Friday, and will have fifty three
Fridays. Four months Of the year have
five Fridays each; changes of the moon
occur five times on Friday, and the longest
and shortest days are Fridays. Chicago
Times
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-03

In Persia, as everywhere else, extraordinary
personal attractions soon become known and
have their advantages. The beauty of the
lower or middle classes heed not aspire in
vain. The mother of the kings eldest and
favorite sol, the most powerful man in Persia
was the daughter OF a miller, who caught
the shahs eye while washing clothes at the
brookside. Many poor and handsome girl
is welded without portion for her beautyi
sake-Chicaso Herald
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-03
The Earth Not Near Death.

Professor Proctor says that earthquakes
are assurances that the earth is not near
death; that hundreds of thousands OF
years will still pass before the end is seer
in the steady disintergration and removal
of the land without renovation or renewal
by the action of subterranean forces
Thanks, professor-New York World.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-03
Everybody Drunk.

It is said that everybody in the town of
Yakutsk, Siberia, gets drunk New Years
day, the bishop solemnly setting the example.
Chicago Tribune.
A death notice in q New York paper
cordially invites relatives and friends" to
the funeral.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-03

Months rolled by, and took considera
Bile credit TO myself because | had not
been rendered uncomfortable by my
dreary surroundings. My appetite wa:
goou-Uo unat the sexton's wife could tes-
tify-I slept extremely we'll, and later
than had been my custom The intense
morning quiet in the cemetery was in
such great contrast with the noise on the
street, that found d difficulty in getting
awake in time for breakfast.
Besides perfect quiet, there was
another cause conducive to rest:
my mind was easy about my finances.
My practice had greatly increased, and
my marriage was no longer an indefinite
prospect Ethel had set the day for our
wedding, and our home was in readiness
for US
/ had become convinced that / was not
nervous or superstitious person, and
that all the ghostly tales that had been
told me in childhood had been sown upon
stony ground. Lately l had been too
much absorbed in nv plans and pros
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-25
Handy Things to Know.

Here are some figures and rules very
handy to know and have at hand, in the
mind or on paper;
A rod is l6A feet, or 81 yards.
A mile is 800 rods.
A mile is 1850 yards.
A mile is $3.50 feet.
A square foot is IA square inches.
A square yard contains 8 square feet.
A square rod is 2724 square feet.
An acre contains 43, $50 square feet.
An acre contains 4840 SOU ire yards.
An acre contains 100 square rods.
A section or square mile, contains GAO
acres.
A quarter section contains 100 acres.
An acre is s rods wide by 20 rods long.
An acre is 10 rods wide by Is rods
long.
An acre is is about 3Osa feet square.
A solid foot contains l72S solid inches.
A pint (of water) weighs pound.
A solid foot of water weighs 62a
pounds. =,
A gallon (oi water) holds 23l solid
inches.
A gallon of milk weighs pounds and
10 ounces
A pint (of water) holds 2Ss solid inches
t2SS75) =,
A barrel (3la gallons) holds At solid
feet (4.3lD. =.
A solid foot contains nearly u solid
pints (7.3S).
A bu shell (struck) contains 2, $50 solid
inches.
A bushel (heaping) contains II struck
bushels.
A struck bushel contains II solid feet
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-25
HOUSES.

No. e-Cottage of A rooms on Second st.,
entirely new has water throughout; $2C00.
No. I1-Cottsge of rooms, en- Los An
geles street, near Walnut ave.. Sl70o.
No. 15-House of 5 rooms, on Olive street
fine grounds covered with all kinds OF fruit
and flowers; price, $4,000.
No. 21-House of rooms on Walnut ave-
nue.; hard finish. bay windows, pantry,
bathroom, ETC.; price. $4,000.
No. 42-Beautiful home on washington
street; one acre of ground, fine garden,
lawn, all kinds of fruit; house OF rooms /;
price, $1,000.
s5000-House OF 6 rooms on Washington
street, with lots, windmill, tank, ETC.
$55e0-Cottage of rooms, on lot fronting
on both Grand avenue and Bunker Hill ay-
enue, between First and second. All mod
ern improvements
S40O0-Cottage of rooms on Morris street.
completely furnished and all in good order
5000 House of6 rooms on Hope street,
near Sixth; lot 60x1f5.
$S000-Cottage of rooms, on Washington
street; pantry, closet, bathroom, fine we'll.
windmill two-story tank lot s2xs07.
$500 House and lot on Carr street; all
improvements.
s7Oo0-House of rooms, on Olive street;
lot 55x126.
si0OO-Two-story house on Fourth street;
good stable.
S6OOO-House of 10 rooms on Fort street;
closets, bath and pantry lot 40xlI0.
S550o-A fine house Of rooms on Eighth
street. closets. bathroom, cookhouse; lot
50x120.
$I6O0-Cottage of 3 rooms, ON Pearl street,
near Temple.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-25

But these figures do not represent the
number and value of the cows now. For
instance in Kansas in 1884, the number
of cows was $50, ,9O4, and similar in
crease has taken place in other States
north and east of Kansas. Twenty five
years ago there were not 26 726 COWS In
the latter State.--National Stockman
and Farmer.
THE PECAN.
There is nothing hard or very myste-
rious in pecan culture, and the income a
''dead sure shot" for the reward. In
fact know of nothing in this world
where an absolute certainty can be
counted on greater than the income
from bearing pecan orchard, especially
when the cost. first, last, and all the
time, is considered. An orange grove u
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-25

c;nal trees are pine, oak, cedar and
Juniper. Besides this great timber re-.
oiop. the Sierra Prieta south of Prescott,
the Black Hills near Verde, the Mazatsal
near Mcdowell, the Natonos and other
ranges in the southern part OF Northern
Arizona are pretty heavily timbered
Southern Arizona has the Huachuca,
Santa Rita, Graham, Chiricahus, Santa
Catalina and other timbered ranges. be-
sides her groves of mesquite and palo
verde. Cottonwood, ash, sycamore,
ironwood, etc., flourish in other portions
of tho Territory. Even in the worst
desert grow stunted trees aud shrubs OF
some sort, SO that, unlike the great
plains and other portions OF Nevada
and California, the traveller can always
find fuel in Arizona. But it is OF our
great mountain forests that we are
proud. and it is the wish of every bona
fide resident of the Territory that laws
for their protection hall be passed and
enforced d.-Prescon Miner.
FRUITFUL REGION.
The delta of Kern river is chiefly
known in other parts Of tho State for
its fine crops Of alfalfa and the remarka-
BILE number of the domestic animals that,
ty means of this grass or forage plant,
can be reared on small tract OF land.
It is thought land the belief was long
shared by our farmers) that alfalfa is the
most profitable crop that can be grown
here. But the experience of late years
has demonstrated that this is not the
case. For stock raising purposes there
are other crops which can be grown,
with no material increase of labor, that
will sustain at least four time as many
domestic animals on any given tract OF
land. 1t trequires good deal OF labor
and careful management TO maintain
the productiveness OF an alfalfa
field. 1t Is far from the truth to sup
pose that it is source of profit sure
and constant, without trouble and ex.
pence. While, however, it is good
crop and profitable, we observe that it
is not held in the sam5 estimation here
as formerly. 1t should occupy a por'
ton of every farm; but it is found bet
ter to grow largely such crops, for stock.
raising purposes, as barley, Indian and
Egyptian corn, pumpkins, beets, etc. A
crop OF barley may be succeeded, the
same year, by these varieties of corn and
pumpkins, and seventy.fiye or hun.
dred tons of tho gel.wurzel, or field
bees, is not an unusual yield to the
acre. These crops will aggregate many
times the weight and nutritive qualities
of alfalfa, and the tendency to grow
them for feeding purposes is extending.
1t is beginning to be well understood,
among our land owners, that they can
put their holdings to better use than to
devote them principally to ALFALFA
Kern County Republican.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-25

"Dr. Pierce's "Favorite Prescription" per.
fectly and permanently cures those diseases
necuiiar to females. 1t is tonic and nervlne
effectualiy allaying and curing those. sick
ening sensations that affect the stomach and
heart. through reflex action. The backache
and "dragging-d down" sensation all disap-
near upder the strengthening effects of this
great restoratide. By druggists.
0The leprous distilment, whose effect
Holds such an enmity with the blood of
That swift AS quicksilver. 1t tcourses through
The natural eates and alleys of the body"
ana causes the skin to become .bsrked
about, most lazarlike, with vile and loath-
some crust, Such are the effects OF dis
ease and morbid bile, the only antidote for
which is to cleanse and regulate the liver
an office admirably. performed BY DR..
Pierce's "Golden Medical Discovery"
Yeung merror middle-aged ones, suffering
from nervous debility and kindred weak
nesses should send ten cents In stamps for
illustrated book suggesting sure means OF
cure. Address Worlds Dispensary Medical
Association COB Main street, buiialo, n. \.
l.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-25

s65C0-Two-story house of s rooms with.
21a ceres of ground.
$1,000 )ttage of rooms. on Hone streot
near Sixth.
CITY LOTS.
$500. - s'e'' pi''eA
No. 3-Lot 5oxl65, near corner of Second
and Pearl streets; close to cable. $1,000.
No. 7-l0t 50xlt5, on Flower street. be-
tween Tenth and Eleventh, $4,000.
No. 42-Lot 50x220. on Washington street.
between Main and San Pedro streets; price,
Lots iu all parts of the city. to be sold at
bedrock.
,s1oo0-Lot 5oxl65, near Second aud Pear
close to cable.
$20c0-Lot t0x165, on Flower street, be
tween Tenth ana Eleventh.
$1450-Lot 52xl22, on Temple street, near
Beaudry avenue.
sS50o-Let 5oxl6o on Hill street. between
s2000-Four lots. corner of Diamond and
Figueroa streets.
$500-Lot 50x220. on Washington street, be-
tween Main and San Pedro.
Sf0O-Lot 5lx96, on Court street.
ACREAGE.
s4oco-30 acres just outside of city; alfalfa,
frult and lawn trees; good water.
$2500-219 acres just outside of city limits;
mas good house, windmill, and covered
s7o0o-4O acres near Park Station, all i'm
proved.
sS0ou-24 acres close to city limits
"a acres adjoining city limits, $3.50 per
acre.
40 acres one mile out of city limits, $3.50
per acre.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-25
The Original

Abitile Ointment Is put up In two ounce
tin boxes, and is an absolute cure for old
sores, ulcers, burns, wounds. salt rheum, ie-
yer sores, chapped hands and all skin erup,,
tions. Will positively cure all KINGS OF
piles. Ask for the Original. Abietine Oint-
i,nent, In two ouce boxes. Price, % cents.
For sale by Preuss 4 Hance, Druggists, ~
and 10 N 5priny street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-25
McCARTHY'S

PROPERTIES AR-
O FROM
ANY
OF THE EXAMINE PROPER
AND STRANGERS AND NFoR
NATION FREELY GIVEN A DOOR TO
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-25
Nobody Knows but Mother.
BY n c. poDGK.

BY c. D0DGE.
Nobody knows of the work it makes
TO keep the home together;
Nobody knows Of the steps 1t takes,
Nobody knows-but mother.
Nobody listens to childish woes
With kisses, only mother;
Nobody's panied by naughty blows,
Nobody-only mother.
Nobody knows of the sleeping care
Bestowed on baby brother:
Nobody knows OF the tender pray'r,
Noboby-only neither.
Nobody knows of the lessons taught
Ofloving one another;
Nobody knows OF patience taught,
Nobody-only mother,
Nobody kneels at the throne above
10 thank the Heavenly Father.
For that sweetest gift-amother's love;
Nobody can-but mother.
Detroit Free Press.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-25

MCCARTHY
desirable and small
all Please call
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-25
An.xInmber yard

Has been established by the 6challert-G Ga
nahl Lumber Company on washington
street. nearly opposite the Washington Gar.
dem where they will keep full line OF all
kinds OF lumber and building material
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-25

Dsmiaua Bitters makes the old. young and
the weak atyong and healthy =: lazy q
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-25

STATES. No. Cows. VAiUK.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-25

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