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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-14

MANfh =. GA-, JaNUdfA. $50.
For twelve or fourteen years have been
a great sufferer from terrible form of blood
poison which ram into the secondary. and
hnalh II WAS prumUuuced tertiary form. My
head. face and shoulders became almost a
mass of corruption. and finally the disease
commenced eating away my skull bones. |
became 50 horribly repulslNe that for three
years | absolutely refused tu let people see
mr. | used large quantities "t most mutrd
blood remedies and applied I" nearly all
physicians near NE, hut my cuUdtrrn con
tlnued Ia grow worse. and all said that
must surely die. My bones became tn" seat
Of rNcruriatiug aches ami pains: nay nights
were passed In misery: | was reduced IN
iitNh and strength; my kidneys We're tel
rihlN drrangrd and life became a burden l."
me.
chanccd to see an advertisement of Il.
H. r.. and sent one dollar tn W. {. Birch
more y Co.. merchants of our place. and
they procured one bottle for me. 1t was
used with decided benefit. and when eight
al ten bottles had been used | WAS pro
nounccd sound and well.
Hundreds "f sears can now he seen ON
me. looking lik" man who had been
burned and then restored. Nv east MAS
well known in this county, and for the hrm-
cIlt "i others Who MAY bc similarly affected,
! think ii my duty Ia give the facts t" the
public. and to extend my heartfelt thanks
fer ;" Valuable a remedy. have been well
over twelve IromthS. and no return OF the
disease has occurred RoREET WARD.
MANth'S, GA. January, lN>d. We, the
undersigned know Mr.. Robert Ward. and
take pleasure III saving that the facts above
stated by him are true, and that his was one
Of the worst cases of Blnod Poison We ever
knew in our county and that he has been
cured 10y the use ot B. b. B. Botanic
Hloud Balm.
A. I. BEIDIITW Merchant.
W. {. BIEcHNoEE X Co. Merchants.
II. BEIGHTwEII, NJ. ID.
JnHN T. HART.
NtYut.Vv
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-14
QUESTIONS.
We question Of the dlcnce vsst.

We question Of the silence vast,
of souls that peop,e distant spheres;
What OF their future AMI their paSt'
Have they our SORROWS, JOYS and fearS'
Do the same flowers max" glad their sight'
The same birds sing On their great seas
DO ships lik" ours, with canvas white,
Move stately, answering the breeloi
Have they their Christ, their Christina
lay
Know they Mnhomet Buddha' One,
Or all nr none: IND do they pray
And have thev wrought as We have done
We an not gur st i hard indeei,
Our vn orh's tale Of its dim past
Through centuries unit 1t to read,
And who its future shall forecast!
We know the hand that holds in check
The whirling worlds, "A h in its course,
And saves the uriveIs ftom wreck
And Ieril this tremrn ious Force
Ho ds Ii ewISr ell our Little lives
The sun an stars do all obey
His hiddin g-never planet strives
To swer>e from its appointed way
The dangerous boon alone t. us
Is given-t" choose twiNt i'll and well,
Rel, lion or o eden ct thus
T" build our heavHn or dig our hell
But one graf thought our strength up-
holds
Nothing sh Ill perish Though His rod
SmItes sore, His mrrCr still enfuld~
His own-God's souls are safe with God
Celia ThaNter in Cottage Hearth,
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-14
LEADING THEM INTO TEMPTATION.



esty Of His Customers.
That's the tenth one this forenoon said
a Woodward avenue oor-w walker the other
day, as woman hurrieIly pass.sl out
What -t'nth woman
NO, tenth portemonnain"
What do you mean
We'll, this house Eou.ht job lot of
portomOnnnirs last spring, and we got 'erl
so cheap that we cou Il almost give them
away. \ few days ago | took it into my
head t0 how many of our customers
were honest, and | .turfed portmonuaie
with paper and left it on the silk counter
1t was slyly Pn kct,y! by tho first lady who
dis 'Overed 1t, and she is the wife of man
worth SJO,Oll"
And the next"
We'll, We lose an average of twenty
portemonnaics day That means we have
twenty ladies come In here who are thieves
for it is theft tn Gobble up lost or mislaid
property without saying anything about
it
at must be interesting to watch emf"
at Is Now and then a woman will OBJ
serve the article and hand 1t over TO the
clerk, but that is an exception have seen
a woman work for half an hour to get the
portemOnnaie in her pocket or shopping
bag But that isn't where the fun comes
in
where is it"
why. on a slip Of paper stuffed into the
little wallet | write: Stolen from the coun
ter of - Il Co At least nc-half the
wallets are returned There comes lady
now
She was a well-dreSsed and respectable
looking laiy. She had portemonnaie In
her hand and smile on her face and as
she came near she sweetly said
Beg pardon. but i'll trading here this
morning | accidentally picked up this purse
IN some way. presume it contains money.
have not even Oienet it II, ase tell the
loser that it was all mistake, and | am
sorry If | put her t" any trouble"
Very well, ma am
That was well done said the reporter
YES fairly wei. but it's story they all
tell She opened the portemonnaie, saw the
put-up job, and tries to play Off innocent in
returning it We are all honest, you know,
but nevertheless, lost wallet will tempt
human nature sooner than any other Lait |
know of Detroit Free Press
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-14
MARRIAGE.
ORGANAL WEAKNESS

Who have become victims Of solitary vice, that
dread ful and destructive habit which snnraIIV
sweeps to an un timely grave thousands Of young
men Of exalted talent and brilliant IntelIeet 1D.y
call With full confidence.
DIR. ALBERT addresses all those who have in
lured themselves by improper indulgence and
solitary hAbiIs which ruin both mind and bod " ,
uniting them for business, study. society or
marriage.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-14

Whoever has visited the Shakers must
have noticed the bright, clear complexion
of the sisters. That bloom of youth is the
result of perfect digestion of food. The
Sallow, detected cOuntrmance pervadng
nearly all our ladies is the result of ind-
grstion. The Shaker Extract of Roots
tSiegel.S Syrup will give immediate relief
and bring back the glow of health.
Harvey Lee, merchant at Twin Springs,
Mcdonald county, Mo-, writes May 9, 1884:
The Shaker Extract of Roots has cured
my wife Of sick headache, which she has
been subject to for ten pears. She feels ~
proud over il that ~hrwiSheS me Ia sincere
ly thank you for sending the medicine To
this place" James NJ. Morgan. merchant,
of Empire Ky, writes Feb. Is, 1881: "A
gentleman who had been afflicted for years
with severe rheumatism has been perfectly
cured by seven bottles. Send three dozen
more at once"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-14
RESOLUTION.

1hiNRrf ttlD, Vs. IL NJ -tltls iNfH
At a meeting of the Council Of said city
held on the lst inst. a quorum being present,
the following resolution was adopted:
ID ESpLI TlON declaring the necessity Of and
II the intention IL impruyt High street from
tITrrnmOunt avenue east To the Laguuda Road.
Resolved, by the city Council of the CiTy of
Springfield. Ohio. two thirds Of the whole
number of members elected thereto concur
ring. That 10 Is necessary and that lt intends L.
improve High street from tiTeenmOunt avenue
east tn the Lagunda road. by grading AMI gray
cling the same and constructing the necessary
culvrrts and drains in accordance with the
plans. prnfeS and specifications on file In the
Office of the City civil engineer.
The expense "f said Improvement tn he paid
one third. and in no event less than the cost Of
the intersections and nne-tfrieth of the entire
cost and expenses, By said City. and the r.
maindrr to be- assessed per front foot upon the
property dbuttlng thereon rs shown by the plat
on 1le in the office of the Civil Engineer amt
according to law and the ordinances Of said
City the assessments therefor To he paid and
collected aS provided by law and in the assess
ing ordinance hereafter to be- passed
The city Clerk is hereby directed tO cause
this resolution to be- published according To
law for not less than two consecutive weeks
". = Thomas. President
Attest. J. ;. SHEwkLTER. City Clerk. 55Iam
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-14

The Georgia MndiSDlidn Of recent date,
says: "Sylvy Mathews. colored, the most
remarkable woman perhaps that has died
in Georgia for years. was buried at Smyrna
church. i'll this county. yesterday. at the age
of l20 years. l.. +. Prnick. gentle
man who weighs everything he says. stated
To Us she was every day OF the above age.
according to his hest information. She be-
lOngrTi To his wife's people. and he knew
her well. Deceased had raised fourteen
children, and was attended 10 her last rest
ing place by great-grandchlden twelve or
fourteen years Of age. She WAS wonder
fully preserved. physically aud mentally,
and Mr. Penick. who saw her week ago,
says she was walking about the yard at the
time. Her death was comparatively sud
den.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-14

A prominent citizen OF southeastern Da
kota was, among others, injured in a rail
road accident While awaiting the arrival
Of physicians the DakOtian grew very weak
from loss OF blool
I'm getting terribly weak---don't believe
| can stand it much longer" he said
1t won't lie long now, try and bear up"
said friend who was with him
But I-can't-I know I'm just about
gone
oh. no you aren't-they'H soon he here,
just maze up your mind that yo1're all
right"
Il can't, know l can't stand it any
longer
Hold on, don't talk that way-remembor
your wife and children, you know"
"Oh-yes-t-t tell an goodbye" and his
head sunk down
But, say, Bill, try and hold out little
longer, You know that lay horse of yourn!"
Hey" demanded the dying man
That iig bay horse b'lieve l can give
you good trade for him-mate for your
sJr'l"
Match my sorl mare Well, Of you can
do that b lieNe ,an hold out little
longer "-Estelline ID. T. Bell
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-14

The New York bill-poster has, from
time immemOrial, been free and fearless
rover of the highways In the days when
Harry Paulding, now dead and gone. had
his headquarters in a Park Row cellar and
drank champagne as a beverage, with IA
paste barrel for throne, these pill-pOSt-
erS' wars were inC@sSant. \ truce was
called to one only To have another begin.
At first Pauldng had monopoly of the
business He made mint of money and
tyrannizcd the whole community that had
TO deal with him. Then opposition started
up, and he set to work to fight 1t. The
streets We're full of war and the police
courts kept busy filming the cOntending
factions Now and then one would com
nit a murderous assault. and on at least
one occasion that recall IL murder was
scored against the adhesive guild.
4 prominent theatrical manager having
got into IA quarrel with PauldinG woke one
morning 10 find the whole front of his res
idence. from COrnice to pavement, covered
with show bills Even the windows were
pasted over. and II cost him a handsome
sum 10 clear the detilement away. In an
other instance, Paulding'S brigade pasted
the sidewalks of Broadway and Fifth ave
nue. with dodgers that did not wear off for
week. When his men were in merry
mood they made nothing of decorating the
backs of private carriages with advertising
paper, and once they adorned church
front with the bills of u hurlcsQue troupe
New York News "Bahbe"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-14
Advice to Mothers.

Mrs. WIrslow's Soothing Syrup. for chill
dren teething, is the prescription of one of
the best female nurses and physicians in
the United States, and has been used for
years with nevrT-failing success by millions
of mothers for their children. During the
process of teething its value is incaiculable.
1t relieves the child frcm pain, cures dySen-
terry and diarrh9a, gripping in the bowels
and wind collie. By giving health to the
child it rests the mother. Price 25c bottle.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-14
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

CEALED PROPOSALS will be received by the
y trustees ui water works. Of the city OF
Springfield. Ohio, st their office in said city
until 10 o'clock a. M. of June 18th, lS>6. fnI
furnishing approximately 9.UOn lineal feet nf ,
inch east iron pipe. weighing approximately
IL tu II pounds per linral foot. Also two and
"A half tons approximately Of special castings
Delivery To commence not later than ~ days al
ter execution of contract. and to De- completed
not later than ~ days after execution of con
tract. unless otherwise agreed between con
tractor and trustees Furany Information ad
dress J. b. Cook. g. f.. Toledo. Ohio, or the
trustees, Springfield. ohio.
The right = srNprrSSly reserved to reject any
and all bids. f.. Z. GWYN. President.
j. II. THuMNS,
.. MCBKEES.
Trustees Water Works
SPRINGFIELD, June II. ISL. 2liah
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-14

om Friday last young man named
HartNeIl, clerk in Il store at Mt. Holly.
y. C.. was in the warehouse connected with
the store. and lit a cigarettee, and out of
curiosity stuck the burning match into the
bunghole of keroSine barrel. Ia see what
effect it would have. The result that fol
lowed convinced him in short order The
empty barrel was sitting near tank of oll.
and no sooner had the match been placed
in the hung hole than ii takes Ia tell il,
there WAS an explosion HartSell was in
iured slightly. a SkyIight was made through
the roof of the warehouse. and pirre of
barrel stavr penetrated. the oil tank. from
which rushed the oil in rapid haste. Further
danger was only prevented by laboriOus
work.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-14
Turning the Table. ON Them

Mr. F W. Bennett, of FrrhS hShshurg, Can
ada, seeks to turn thp tables ON his critics iu
this way: During my late sicAness was
dortooel thirty -One days for measles, and
iefore it was discovered that | had the
smallpox the disease was scattered in diff
ferent places Now they blame me for this
because some of the people that called caught
the snail pol and died 1hsy say it was
because was not cinat, u, but it Is Il
poor rule that won't WORK both ways, and If
those that died had lern vaCcinatei they
wou d not have caught the dis,a~ I Chicaso
Trillnna
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-14

gagged in telling timber on what is known
a. Wolf Hill. about one mile from town. Il
few days since. He cmt down very large
tree which had hole in it some ten feet.
sufficient f"r the reception of a horse. On
peering in he discovered the remnants of an
old hat and coat. The buttons om the coat,
which were copper, are said 10 have been
fashioned about the fifteenth century.
Further examination revealed a square steel
trap and a gun barrel, almost destroyed by
rust. \ horn and several tiintS were found.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-14

Numerous testimonials prove beyond a
doubt that Allcock'S Pdrus plaSterS cure
Paralysis. Nervous Debility and Loss of
Memory when applied Ia the spine. They
remove Kidney Difficulties when worn on
the small Of the back; applied to the pit of
the stomach, Dyspepsia and Indigestion dis
appear. Colds, Coughs and Asthma no
longer trouble the suffering patient when he
uses them on the chest. II you have "A
Headache, or want TO sleep, put an Allcock' 5
Pnru> Plaster on the nape of the neck the
work iS not only done. hut well done. This
remedy not only cures Ague Cake, Liver
Complaint, and Malaria, but is a protection
against FcvrrS. Small Pox. or Sewer Gas.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-14
A Big snake Story.

The following snake story. though Seem-
| imglI exaggerated, is, nevertheless, every
word Of Il, said Ia be true and will be-
! NnuChrd for by Mr.. Wayne Caldwell OF
| tTrlrNillC, and Mr.. u. r. Krmick and Remick
Rogers, OF Harrison township. Pickawav
county. ON the farm OF Mr.. B. +. Kenick
| l. 4 large waste of land known aS the prai-
rir. which is infested with snakes, and is
said to be- literally alive with them. County
surveyor Rowe once refused to survey this
tract Of land until the grass was burned uti
II, because of its dctrStrd inhabitants. The
rain of last week flooded the prairie
and druv" number of the reptiles
upon All elevation of dirt thrown up
from a ditch about 0ne-halt mile in length
which has recently been dug through in
places. Last Sunday afternoon 1cnick
Rogers, in company with two farm hands,
while viewing the destruction of the lat,
storm, came upon this ground. but no
sooner had they stepped upon il than they
were greeted with a chorus of hiSSeS. and
were the targets of an almost imnumrrthlr
number of snakes. hut fortunately they
wore heavy high-top gum boots and sui
trrrd n" injury. and il is needless Ia say
they vacated that place in short meter
. They returned in few minutes armed
with heavy clubs, and commenced their
work of determination, which took them
fully a half day. When the had lin
iShed they had we'll nigh give ont. and had
killed by actual count 473 snakes, which.
when piled together, we're three and one
halt feet high. They We're of every spe-
cies known in this part of the country.
One rattlesnake about three feet long had
nineteen rattles OH it. 4 black snake six
feet long. a copper-head four feet long, and
a water moccaSin two feet long, As thick As
an ordinary mans arm at the wrist. were
among the largest killed. Ii was tough
experience, and one. the men >ay. they
would not undertake again. Any one
doubling the above story can have il veri-
ned by addressing the gentlemen herein
naIual
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-14

An old physician, retired from practice.
having had placed in his hands by an East
India missionary the formula of simple
vegetable remedy FOR the speedy and per
mancnt cure nt Consumption. Bronchitis,
Catarrh. Asthma and all throat and lung
affections, ais" 4 positive and radical cure
for Nervous Debility and all Nervous Com
plants. after having tested its wonderful
curative powers in thousands of cases, has
felt it his duty Ia make 1t known to his
suffering fellows. Actuated by this motive
and desire Ia relieve human suffering,
will send free nf charge. to all who desire
it, this recipe. in German. French or En-
li>h, with fun directions for preparing and
using. Sent by mail by addressing with
stamp. naming this paper, W. A. NOyeN,
l49 Powers Block. R~hestrr, y. Y.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-14

An old or 'hestra leader says al old the
atIe orchestra seldom gets full credit for the
quality of its work People complain if the
music is not su h rs suits tn 'ir Individual
tastes, but the leader must have regard to
the entire audience and not to single mem
bers of it For this reason his selections
are required 10 take wide range, SO that
he may have something suited to every
taste Yet however perfectly piece may
be performed, if the music dos not please
the listener, he visits his dissatisfaction upon
the orchestra chicago Journal
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-14

Cut glass is produced by first grinding
the surface with wheels of stone, then with
wheels of iron, covered with sharp sand
and emery, finally with brush wheels COW
cred with putty, small stream of water
in each instance kept running on the glass
10 reduce the heat of frictioR.-~
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-14

Man wants but little, here below. nor
wants that little long" sang the hermit ut
Goldsmith. Perhaps lac does if he is think
lug "i colds, but il he is thinking of cough
remedies, he wants it good when he gets il.
l'r Bulls Cough Syrup meets the wants of
suffering humanity. and is all one wants
here fellow to stop the ravages of pain
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-14

Scr"tuIa. salt .rhrum. all humnrS. boil>
pimrIs-s. and diseases of the bl""d. general
debility. dyspepsia, hIiouSm~S. sick head
ache, kidney and liver complaints. catarrh
and rheumatism, are cured by Hoods Sar-
Saparilla Take it HOW. 100 doses one
dollar
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-14
Pubic Sale,

The hoard of education Of the city of Spring
field ohio, Will offer at public sale on
Saturday, the 18th Day of June, 1856,
At 10 o'clock a M. on the premises. the valU-
able property heretofore occupied for public
school purposes, situated at the northern cor
ner nf High and Penn streets, in said city and
knOwn. .aS the Eastern school house.
Terms made known on day Of sale.
The board reserves the right to reject any OF
all bids.
BY order of said board.
L. II. LORESZ Prest
J.T. RIDGELY,
NJ kEARNs, Committee
l90bs GEO. II. COLEs,)
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-14

If people troubled with colds would take
Ayers Cherry Pectoral before going to
church or places of entertainment they
would avoid coughing, greatly to The COM
fort of both speakers and hearers. Public
speakers and singers find that the Prctoral
wonderfully increases the power and tlrx-
bility of the voice.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-14

Headache in moSt eases proceeds from 4
torpid liver and Impurities of the stomach
II can invariably he cured by taking Sim
mons Liver Regulator. Let all who suffer
remember that sick and nervous headache,
can be- prevented by taking "A dose as sOnl
;IS their symptoms Indicate the coming of al
attack.
Simmons Liver Regulator is a very val
liable remedy for dyspepsia, sick headache
torpid liver. constipation, piles and such
like diseases. :. W. li"LT,
President 5. ". II. II. Co. of tia.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-14

Roy Barnes, of Marion, Indiana. is de
Scflhed a ten years old and extremely
wicked His latest crime was To Stri. a
horse and phaeton and drive all night. The
police officers who went after him captured
hlm miles from home in the morning The
horse. good one. was ruined by Roy 5
hard driving.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-14
SCOTS EMUL SION OF PURE
Cod Liver on, with .Iypopho-phites,

Cod Liver oil, with Hypophosphites,
consumption, chronic coughs and emaca-
ton, than any remedy known To medical
science. 1t is 50 prepared that the potency
of these two most valuable specifics is large
ly increased. 1t is y" palatable.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-14

The common hacking bird will attack
dogs. eats, hawks, crows and huzzari>,
when they invade his range He is not a
forest bird, but of the fields. lie prefers
ann open situation and the haunt> of men.
The orchard. thc hedge. solitary haw
bush. where he has plenty of sunlight and Il
breadth Of view. suits him btSt.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-14

The Camilla CHrimn of Georgia thinks
that il was ''wrcfched taste, Ia say nothing
mnrr," that the name OF James g. Blaine
was not mentioned by the speakers at the
unveling - the Ben Hill statue And this
because Mr.. Blaine contributed chrerfully
to build the monument"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-14
Recognized medical authorities term Red
Star Cough Cure a valuable discovery.

Even the dogs in Georgia are peculiar.
The Cherokee AdrducC tells of one that
followed the children of his master rtAgll-
larly TO school until they quit few weeks
since The dog. huwever, continues Ia %
a. regularly aS before, and remains until
half past four. when school is out"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-14

All who desire full information about the
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and ScrofulouS SwrllingS. Ulcers. SORES,
rheumatism, Kidney Complaints, Catarrh
etc, can secure 10y mail. free. copy of our
:E2-pagr illustrated Book of Wonders. lilrd
with the most wonderful and startling
proof ever before known.
Address. BLOOD BALM CO..
Atlanta ia