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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02
The Things That Are Remembered
LChlcayu HrraldI

did you ev notice" inquired a lawyer,
the last few days | have been trying to
gather together few Of the bright things
said by great lawyer now dead Not q
day passed that this man did not let f~H
some bright remark wIrth remembering
worth trea,uring up in the memory. But
when | a>kei those who were for years
more or less his associates to tell me the
good things they coulA remember. they al
most without exception scratched their
heads, AMI after Il feE moments of thought,
blurted out:
Well the only god things can remem-
Der his saying wore ones that couldn't be
printed. you know
And this was the way it went Lawyers,
young and Old, grave JUICES. even minis
ters-they were all the sams They had all
heard him say brilliant things-mOts
worthy a Burke. a MacaulIy. DIR. John
son, or CIrlyle; but tnouSG they cuigeled
their brains and stIrrei up the dandruff in
their hair they coull not bring them forth
from the stOrehouss Of their memories.
Here AMI there one was yanksd out in
pieces AMI finally put together intelligibly.
But the other kind Of stories-the unmen-
tioaable, which everybody tell once in a
while ami sum5 good deal-these came
trooping fortI by the score. Too oftsE, 7
am sati ie |, in this day and generation the
bud thing that u man says are inferred
with his bones, while the bal ones enjoy
Immortality
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02
Raised a. Food for Live StOck-A Sub
stitut- for the White Potatoe.


'aSSaN"' from 'he r"ots oi "hlch starch
can "e n'"'le 'l uch more successfully thah
,'o," Po'''''S' - rlor''ia crop 'hHI can
"oi'N't "", i''Ne 'o" peas 1t II almost
iol t"oSe ehRaseu III 'he
Ei"" :" VI '"'.Ie' lh''IiiEeh' r'"rI''"i's
nave '"'" me '"al more ChSs"Na can Ie
''i'S,' a. '"'t '"' i've 9'"'N 'i"h "a" "'
'''''" III nay on ''e 'tHt Iai''' III any
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u'','e"' '"a" t'h'r 'iiil"' ny or 'I"Nfr HN
l"''A "iT ">''' ny ha'INeS mere i"r P"n
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

A correspondent writes TO The Star, of
Washington, that in North Carolina there Is
a mo Intain formation very closely re
semblng the Sphinx. 1t is called the Pilot
Knob and is in Surrey county, in the
Northwestern part of the state, just east of
the Blu, Ridge; its position prone on the
Piedmont plain, like a gigantic lion, its
body at right angles to the precipitous
ridge, and with h al reared aloft, as if in
the act of rising The head is of solid TO k
several hundred feet in height The shoul-
derS and breast are finely proportioned, amt
at the distance OF few mikes il looks like a
thing OF life and intelligence 1t rises
about 800 feet above the plain. 1t is seen
at the distance Of fifty miles; but aS yet nc
railroad approa lies it nearer than twenty
miles EXCHANGE
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

,,,,- o;,nKcr IIr mwNer. Jne luIge, ana all
the other present pillars OF s"rietv, in this
new world If RdNruturrr> SoCiety here
you se,'. is in a state Of etferve-Cence. and
everyb"dy'N al the top Hence there's now
NO bottom. Nor are these Mexican and Chii-
ean"an girls like the abandoned of our
American or English cities They don't get
drunk, won't pick your pocket and
though morality sits lightly ON them, still
they have "A certain respect for themselves
which keeps them out of cutters"
We went in Brnrner was soon whirling
one of the>,. tawuy h,aUties about in a waltz
| follow ed his exampIe. The dance over We
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

The prospectus Of the Societe AnOnyme
des Bains ct du CercIe des Etrangrrs "A
Monaco, tells us that the capital is 5000
francs, in shares of 800 francs each, and
that 2O,oIO Of these shares ar now to be
offered i'll England at the price of $50 per
share, or three times their par value The
company was Incorporated in 1863 and
bought the gaming and other privileges
granted to Mr. Francis Blanc by His
Serene Highness the Prince of Monaco"
These privileges were to endure for fifty
years, 50 that they have twenty seven still
to run. Between 1877 and 1885 the total
profits distributed as dividend by the com.
pany have aggregated E2,y54,O which is
more than the entire capital by nearly a
million. In 1884 the dividend was - per
cent; whoever loses at the gaming tables
in Monaco the company which keeps the
bank does not. Before buying the shares,
hOwever-apart from all questions of NOR
ality-it would be prudent to consider
whether Italy or France, or both countries
together will long tolerate these gaming
tables at their doors Chicago Tribune
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02
CHAPTER XL.

had now a dead man on my hands and
didn't know what TO do with him. Pratt
bore on me mentally with As great a weight,
dead. as he had while living He would b. soon
missed and sought for by his partner
Hillyear would find his prospect holes This
would bring the search in the neighborhood of
che claim. If told my story of the manner
In which he met his death, should be hard
ly credited Then it would lead indirectly
TO the discovery Of the Bank In whatever
-sg looked saw DerDleKitv-
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

A photograph of the interior of the
quarry of Chancelnde, England, where n
number of wOrkmen were entOmbed three
months back by landslip, has now been
successfully taken from hole bored to II
depth Of more than ~ feet through the
crown of the hill. The body of a man can
be distinctly seen lying at a short distance
from the spot. The gallery in which the
men were employed appears intact. and
the unfortunate men must have perished
by hunger er-London Letter.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

Won BulOw, the pianist, has an eXtraOr-
dinary memory. No man living can ap
prOach him, probably, in the power of car
rying an orchestral or piano score in his
head. AT IA recent series of piano reCitals
in London he played the whole of Beetho-
ven's thirty-three sUnatas, five or six each
night; and he played them all from mem
Ory. And when he conducted, as maestro,
the four night performance of Wagner 5
famous "Niebelungen Lied" standing be
fore the orchestra and directing the entire
delivery of that most vUluminuus and in
tricate composition, he did it without Il
scrap of print before him. - Chicago
Times
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

As he spokr, he made a step backward
and fallen bowlder- about He missed his
footing. stumbled over behind huge bowl
der, his right arm, with finger on the trigger.
involuntarily jerked upward, and the pistol
WAS discharged
l stood in the same spot how many minutes
know moi, expecting, half hoping to See Pratt
reappear. All was silent. Full Of dread aT-
preached the spot where he had fallen |
stood on the rnck and looked over it. There
lay Pratt, the pistol dropped from his hand,
and the bIo'sl onzlng from a wound in the
right temple
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

Joe Howard N Il!t1lrlphlA PH~SS-
How much does it help the poor devil in
the dregs and the bitterness Of poverty, in
the very filth Of physical dirt, 10 sling him a
quarter, or a dolar' What he wants is
-ympatuy-and a dollar What he want
Is a contemporaneOu, human interest What
he wants Is TO feel that there i some one
this side Of eternity, who recognizes that a
spark Of decency still exists which nigh
PosslbIy be famed into flames of usefulness
and honest eudeavor. That's where we
fail That's where | fail 1t doesn't
trouble me, with 500 in my pocket, to give
a man So 1t doesn't trouble NE, with IS
in my pocket TO give a man 81 1t doesn't
a man "a quarter. That isn't the point to
which my mini should bs directed
What should do in my own interest is to
take these poor devil, by the hand and let
ting them >ee that it was not the useless
money | cheerfully chucked them in their
trouble and distress. but that largssse, hu-
manity. love for my kind, re ,ognition Of
common brotherhood. That's what they
want That's what | can't somshow or
other, give TO dirty person Toe Lord has
made u, or different patterns Ny stomach
is very near M nose and my nose is very
near my eyes, and. if | ~ee anything q lit
tie II color, my eyes detect it and my nose
resents it quicker than a fash. don't
ynsan that | have any bss,tly pride as
against that poor devil / would kick my
self around the block OF contemplation if l
could detect the fainteSt sug ggestion Of such
infamy in myself l don't mean that l
wouldn't do for him what | could. sim
ply mean thst the physical possibilities OF
my talking with that person in his present
filthy condition don't exist.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02
boundary Lines of North Car o,ina.

The boundary lines of the state seem 20
be in an uncertain condition. We have a
controversy with the South CarOlinians.
who, it seems, got the better of us origin
ally, and likewise with the Tennesseeans,
who also profited by the desire of our
commissioners to turn their faces home
ward. In like manner the line between
us and Virginia is now again in dispute.
1t is this last line that has given US most
trouble Raleigh N. c. News
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02
An Opinion of American Newspapers.

Til recently. We in England have had but
a poor opinion OF American newspapers, but
now that our papers have sunk TO their
level and ii their O.umns witt sensational
news and the re ,lilts Of wholesale interviews
il is 10 be quest Oned whether We are in a
position TO pride ourselves on our intellect
ual superiority. Americans are great readers
Of newpapers, and there, more than here, dc
tn v inform and gui ie tie general public
London Literary World
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02
Example of the Force of Habit.

A country minister who, in addition to
his clerical duties, followed the profession
of photographer was called upon to per
form the marriage ceremony.
Now, then, young man." he said to the
groom, who was nervous and excited, as
all grooms ought to be, Just keep your
eye OIL that crack in the wall, and try and
look pleasant "-Harper's Bazaar.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02
PeculisrItte. of Auonymou. Writing.


Col - once made fairly good living
in this city by acting rs man Iging editor OF
The Evening Post, editorial writer on The
Commercial, and regular contributor to The
Sunday Argus. 1t was a favorits amuse-
msnt OF his t. advance SONS theory in the
columns Of The Post, ami ans wer the arti-
Gle sharply AMI eau u,ticalIy in The Gunner
cial next morning. After keeping up a spicy
controversy with himself all the week, he
would sagely ani cynically comment on the
strife In the next Sundays Argus, and
probably advise his esteemed cuntsmpora-
ries todwell together in greater harmony.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

In trial in which Chief Justice Peters,
Peter, OF Maine, was engaged as an
attorney, horse doctor went on the wit
ess-stand. He spoke in such low tone
that much complaint was made by the
court and lawyers of their inability to
hear him. Il trust your. honor will excuse
the witness" said Peters, blandly; Il sup
pose he has acquired the habit OF speaking
50 softly by spending so much of his time
in sick chambers. The ArgOnaut
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

One little girl was heard TO say TO q
playmate: When grow up I'm going to
be a school teacher" Well, am going
to be mamma, and have six children
When they come to school to me I'm
going to whip EN-, whip EN-" You mean
thing' What have they ever done to
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02
Free breakfasts for schooI-Children.

The prevailing distress has led to a very
wholesale piece OF socialism at Manchester,
where free breakfasts are now being sup
piled in all the board schools, not only TO
all the ,hil iren whose fees are remitted but
TO any others whom the teachers report a.
ne dy. 80 far, indeed, the expense has
been betrayed, not Of course out of the
rates but by public charity Letter.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

Mr. q. a Farini. who has recently trav-
eled extensively in the kalahari DESERT
north Of Cape Colony, in South Africa.
now reports that he found millions Of
acres of nutritious grasses and he believes
this so-called Gesert viii in time become
one OF the greatest catt4e-prOducing coun-
tries in the world. Chicago Journal.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

"treated" our partners at the bar, as Gus
tomary, TO harmless sofia, the only beverage
they took, made pretence Of drinking our
selves and left for the theatre
As we were entering the theatre BrOener
said: You must 20 home alone tonight
shall not return till some time tomorrow
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

The marquis of Butte, believed by some to
be Disraeli's "Lothair,' has just finished, at
a cost of S. 0OO, 900. another palace, to be
known as Butte castle, and described e. in
every way bea utiful
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

We look INTO the present or future Tor
our encouragement when we should be
studying the past for II.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

The enthusiasm of the American public
in pursuing the study of pedigrees in spite
of all the fun poked at the practice is
courageous and persistent to the last de-
gree One of the old genealogical books
in the Baltimore library has been literally
worn out by constant use se-EXchan0e
Athletic sports in England are now pass
ing through period OF depression.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02
GUARDED AGAINST THE BUNKo MAN


[ liif't fhsil~hilRn
New York Cor. Cincinnati! EnIlirarI
1t is no longer sac for a >pruce young
man OF the city T. acro,t a rural visitor in
the street. The notorIety Of the bunko
swinilers has made the stranger 50 cautious
that he Is ready { con true every advance
as evidence Of nefurIou, intent. 1t is Curl
Gus TO watch the development Of this e1-
trems caution The work or the saIe-men
employed by Wholesale houses is compli-
catei by it. Gnier long established Gus
tom, these euergeuc boomers read the
daily list Of hotel arrivals. Identify
country merchants among them. hunt
up the possible customer, in the even
ing. lead them into -nciabiiity. and thence
10 the tore next day hut now the wary
sojJurner is ottish the instant that the
suave drummer introduces himself, and as
likely as not threatens ~ have him arrested
If be doesn't instantly clear out
As TO the genuine son OF an old acquaint-
ance, he might well introduce himself %
the police directly a t. try 70 ingratiats
or via the favor Il hIs fathers chum with
ont documentary proofs II his claim. The
mIstruSt is MT uHreasnnablr, in view Of the
act that few m4n. unless obviou ly New
prkers, escape tho attention Of the ScOun-
drels About the only exception is the
British noblemln, who's. constitutional lack
If urbanlty toward foreigners renders him
safe in BrurIway TIE clerks and de-
tectIvs- OF the harsl, whore aristncrat, from
England usually -tty I II me that there has
never been, So lar a TIA know, any case Of
robbery among them 10y confidence thieves.
Earl Russell is here this week
His Ior lShIp haint bean in town six
hour~,' said tie special officer Of his hotel.
before a bunko sharp tackled him. But it
WAS a dead failure rIgIt from the first word
You ara from l. 'nton, perceive, the sharp
began, and pre- uma that YOU are seeing
the sights Of TIE city' How dare you in
truie your elf on me without an introduc-
tionr responded Earl Russell. That ended
it. and the En- yliShman hadn't the faintsst
idea that ths fellow was a rascal That's
about the experience Of all the swindlers
that have accostei titl,I EngIishmen-7
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

JumbO's heart, weighing fOrty-seven
pounds, has been sent TO Cornell uni
versity.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

Salt Lake Tribune: When a man can
only ust make q living for himself and
those dependent on him he can not sustain :
perpetual fear at the sans tins.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

No exclusive bOok-wOrm ever can be
q successful journalist. - Boston TraV-
eler.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

The Performances of "A Discounted Lover
when the Brain Is Actively Engaged
the Limbs Are Strai.htened Out-Read-
ing the Morning Paper.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02
cASSAvA, A FLORIDA CROP.

TO RE CONTINUED. |
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-31

or five wears ne viii show him handsome
government structure in which was not an
hour of convict labor"
These. however, are merely circumstantial
or accidental. There are blocks and build
ings that stand as monuments TO the sloth
or cupidity of certain rich men. but neither
owner nor block will be mentioned here
Strangers gaze upon the handsome. shot
tower appearance Of the Kasota building,
viewed from the front elevation and then
on Hennepin avenue, seeing some thing that
looks like this, only worse Senator Lang
don. who does not believe in buildings for
property, owns the vacant lot ana some fine
day. wnen he gets enough for il. he viii
sell il and a handsome continuation of the
building will be erected As il is. the fine
buildings are crowded to the side street aud
Travis Bros. must put up theirs on Fourth
street behind the KasOta-
1t is not matter either OF much wonder
or regret that such rickety-looking shanty
should be found on First avenue south. be-
low Washington. for that portion will soon
be absorbed for large wholesale blocks, and
until then there is no occasion for the build
ing of fine blocks. In all parts OF any city
an isolated, dilapidated. ancient and fOrlorn
old rattletrap may be found, answering the
owners purpose. perhaps, but blot on the
beauty of the street nevertheless Such
one is the heirloom which adjoins the The
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-31
SALTWATER SOCIETY.
The Week Whiled Away by Various
Winter Pleasures.

On Thursday evening Mrs. John Good
rich. assisted by Mrs. ii. C. Ferguson,
entertained the North Hill Progressive
Euchre club at her residence. corner of
Fourth and Cherry streets. Just twenty
i've couples were present. Refreshments
were served at o'clock, and progressive
euehre was played till IL o'clock. Mr.. c.
w. French won the gentlemenis head prize
an ink stand, and Mrs. George Swain the
ladies' head, reticule. Mr.. w. S. Conrad
carried OFF the gents progressive prize, a
gold tooth pick, he saving off with his
brother, Mr.. j. NJ. Conrad, and Mrs, A. X.
Doe the ladies' progressive prize, a calen-
dar. Mr.. ii. II. Harrison won the gents
foot prize, a snOw-shoe two and One-half
inches long, and Mrs. +. Sprague a tobog-
gan the same length.
Two attractions at the Grand Opera house
last week, ''Inside Out" ON Monday even
ing, and the musicale for the benefit of the
city hospital ON Tuesday evening. The
former was fair, and the latter splendid.
Jeffreys Lewis will play Forget Me Not
tomorrow night, and we are to have Diapers
Uncle TOMS Cabin" on Tuesday and
Wednesday evenings.
On Wednesday evening party of eight
teen couples from this city surprised Misses
Jennie and Louise PAUL. at their house at
Saltwater Junction. They went down on
the o'clock train and returned on the 5:52
train. and all report good time. Dancing
was the feature of the occasion.
AT the progressive euehre party given by
Misses Lizzie. Anna and Lena Miller last
Sunday evening, the head prizes were won
by John Utecht and Miss Lizzie Miller, the
progressive prizes by n. A. Smith and Miss
Christina Wolf. and the foot prizes by John
Smith and Miss Maggie Smith.
A very enjoyable progressive euchre
party was given by l.. I. kellogg to twelve
or fifteen couples of friends, at his resi-
dence, on Thursday night The prizes
were won by Mrs. f. A. Scott and Eraln-
son, Miss Kuhn and Mr.. Z. Swanson, Mrs.
Carlson and VIM. kellogg.
On Wednesday evening the North Hill
Whist club met at the residenc of Mrs. Gus
Softenberg. corner Fourth and Maple street.
A large crowd was present elegant refresh
ments were served in proper time, ard the
evening was spent very pleasantly.
At the usual meeting Of the afternoon
club at Mrs. William MastersOn's on We'd
nesday, the prizes were won by Mrs f. E.
JOY, Mrs. j. Conrad. Mrs. David Bronson
and Mrs. George Prince
On Thursday evening moderately well
attended masquerade ball was given al
Mus ic hall, at which short dresses were
noticeable.
Mr.. f. Fl. De Crush led Miss Josie Muir.
ply to the hymenial altar in the St
Michaers church on Thursday evening a
7:30.
A very entertaining meeting OF the
Teachers Reading circle was held at ths
high school building yesterday afternoon
Miss Alma Gillespie entertained the Soutl
Hill Whist club on Wednesday evening a
her house on Pine street very Pleasantly.
A number Of Saltwater people win at
tend the annual masquerade ball at Prescott
next Friday evening.
Among the social events Of the coming
week will be a big surprise ON Tuesda,
evening
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-31

WASHINGTON AND THIRD AVENUES SOUTH
trust, chamber of commerce, Washburn res
idence and other fine buildings would be re-
hearsed TO him. All these are entirely IA
miliar TO readers of the GLOBE, whose
artists and reporters have repeatedly pre-
scented them in the most attractive shape
The GLOBE has done more. Ii has fire.
quently called attention to several of the
notorious bIOtches and scars ON the
architectural face of the city and expressed
the hope that they might speedily be
removed. Ten handsome buildings loom
up together, and the beauty of the effect is
completely married by one dirty and UNI
slightly shanty adjacent, which is generally
owned by some close curmudgeon with an
abundance of money and a corresponding
paucity of enterprise. Have you ever
walked about Minneapolis and noticed some
of them? Suppose stranger should come
TO Minneapolis and YOU were 10 meet him
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-31
are visiting their son F. W. Farwen. a55

are visiting their son F. w. Farwell. 255
Pennington avenue.
Mrs. Lucy Portsmouth of Chicago. a sis
ter of Mr.. Horace Dnnne, private secretary
TO Mayor Rice. is the guest Of her brother
and his wife.
The grand reception by King Borealis
next Wednesday night at Carnival hall,
formerly Exposition rink. will be brilliant
affair.
Miss Richards of Erie, Penn, is'visiting
Mrs. +. Y. Saunders. She will be the
guest Of the Nlshka club during the car
niyal
Mr.. and Mrs. F. p. Wright left last week
for visit to New York and other Eastern
cities, where they will remain some weeks.
The Hebrew Ladies' Benevolent society
will give its first annual ball at Standard
hall next Tuesday evening.
The fancy dress party, a la Mikado,
given at Sherman hall last Friday evening.
was quite an elegant affair.
DIR. and Mrs. Stone of Summit avenue
gave progressive euchre party last Thurs
day evening.
The Amateur Dramatique club met on
Wednesday evening at the residence of Mr..
Merrill.
The Irving club met at the residence of
Miss Laura Trowbridge Friday evening.
Miss Brown of Minneapolis is the guest
of Miss McLaren of Iglehart street.
Mrs. w. K. Brimhall arrived from Los
Angeles. Cal, last Friday.
Mrs. Z. Z. Scribner will return from
New York tomorrow.