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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-17
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

SEALED proposals will be received at the
y office of the City Clerk Of the city Of Spring
field, Ohio, for furnishing the materials and
doing the labor of the following classes of work
for said city. between the time of entering into
contract and the first day Of December. A.
u. lSS6, according 10 plans and specifications
in the Office of the City Civil Engineer Of said
city, andfn accordance with the ordinances Of
said city relating TO said work. said proposals
TO be as follows:
First. for furnishing and putting in curb and
gutter. per lineal foot
second. for furn hing material and laying
brick sidewalks, p,I square yard.
Third. for furnish ny material and laying
modem street and alley crossings. Per hneal
foot
FOu tn. for furnishing material and laying
boulder crossings across alleys, per square
yard.
Fifth, for cutting sidewalks To grade, per
cubic yard.
sixth. For filling sidewalks to grade per cubic
yard.
Seventh, for graveling sidewalks. per cubic
yard.
All proposals must be for doing said work ac-
cording to the plans, prOfileS and specifications
in the City Engineer Office must be signed by
bid, and by some responsible disintrTestrd per
son as a guarantee that "A contract will be Ell
tered into provided the bid Is accepted. and
must be on file in the City Clerk Office on or
before twelve O'Clock noon OF Tuesday. the 18th
day OF May, r. ID. lS>6, to be opened and pub
liCly read Immediately after Il o'clock Of said
day in the presence of the Mayor, city Engi-
neer. Assistant City Engi ,eer and CITY lrrk.
or any two of them. and reported to council at
the first meeting thereafter.
The city council reserves the right to reject
any or all proposals presented for any reason
they may deem sufficient.
By order of council.
III am J. 5. .SHEWALTER. City Clerk.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-17
SCrofuIa of Lungs Re-
lieVed.

| am now 80 years Old. and have suffered for
the last fifteen years with a lung trouble. Sew
eral members of the family on my mothers
side OF the house had died with consumption.
and the doctors We're all agreed in their opin-
ion that | had consumption also. | had all the
distressing symptoms Of that terrible disease.
! have spent thousands OF dollars to arrest the
march of this disease; have employed all of
the usual methods, not only in my own case.
but in the treatment of other members Of my
family but temporary relief was all that oh
tainrd. was unft for any manual labor for
several years. By chance | came into POSSES
Sion of a pamphlet on Blood and Skin Dis
ease" from the office of Swift Specific Co. At
lanta. ia. 4 friend recommended the use of
Swltts Specific. claiming that he himself
had been greatly benefited by its Use
in some lung troubles. | resolved to try
il. About four years ago | commenced to take
;. :. :. according to directions. | found it an
invigorating tonic. and have used about fifty
bottles. The results are most remarkable.
My cough has left ME. my strength has re-
turned. and weigh sixty pounds more than |
ever did In my life. IL has been three years
since stopped the use of the medicine. but
have had no return OF the disease, and there
are no pains or weakness felt in my lungs |
do the hardest kind Of mechanical work, and
feel as well as ever did since | was a boy.
These, know, are wonderful statements TO
make. but am honest when | say that | owe
my existence and health to Swift's Specific.
IL is the only medicine that brought me any
permanent relief | do not say that Swift's
Specific will do this in every case, bur most
positively affirm that 1t has done this much for
me. and | would be reCreant 10 the duty owe
To suffering humanity If | failed to bear this
cheerful testimony to the merits OF this won
derfuI medicine. | am well known in the city
of Montgomery. and can refer to some of the
best citizens in the city. I. J, HOLr
Montgomery. Ala. June y, 1855.
Swift'S Specific is entirely vegetable. Treat
iSe on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free
Tax SWIFT SPECIFIC Co. Drawer 3, Atlanta
Ga
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-17
The Religion of Confucius.


While reverencing an unseen divine
power Confucius yet never spoke Of it Is
personal He believed in spirits, conformed
to ceremonie., and did not check special
prayers. Once, when sick his friends asked
that prayers should be made for his 'recov-
cry. Il, that" said he the proper thing
to doi" at is so set down." they answered
in the sacred book Address your prayers ""
etc. He then uttered this memorable SEN
tence: THE prayer of Confucius is con-
stant" Men observed that he sacrificed to
the dead if they were present; yet he
evaded all questions concerning them.
Shall we serve the spirits of the deadP
they asked; his answer was: "lf you can
not serve men, how will you serve >pirits'n
Il venture to ask about death, said dis
ciple. You know nothing about life how
can you know anything about DEATH"
Have the dead knowledgeP still urged
the eager student You neel not know
whether they have or not" said the master !;
"there is no hurry, hereafter You shall
know" "He taught" We read elsewhere,
letter, morals devotion Of soul, and sin
oerity of heart, but all mysterious occur
rences-feats Of dexterity, abnormal states,
and the existence of spiritual beings, he
shrank from discussing" Yet the instant
the sphere Of practice was touched the
trumpet gave no uncertain sound: With
out obeying the ordinances Of heavens Il e.,
the moral law it is impossible to be su-
perior man." He who sins against heaven
to whom can he pray" "No man knows
me. do not complain; heaven alone knows
me-" This is the nearest approach l find to
the recognition of a personal God, and it
does not amount even to monothsism as
tang ht hy No sS
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-17
Instead of going to the doctor. take Re
Star Cough Cure. 1t never fails.



One of JameStOwn'S first aldermen is
fond of asparagus and. though disincIined
to work in the garden, he carefully prepared
a bed Thursday for this vegetable On re-
turning home in the afternoon from his
office his temper was severely tried at lind
ing that a neighbOrs hens hac rendered
partly futile his labOrS of the morning
ForSeeing the greater trials which he is des-
tined to encounter As an alderman he ac-
cepted the veXatiOn as a means of discipline
and fOrbOre expressing his feelings.
This case is Temindful of an instance
when the Hon. LO Sessions, of Panama
was his own victim. He had as a neighbOr
the well-known John (HancOck) Baker
whose bump of waggiShneSS was As largely
developed aS the one on the eX-SenatOr'S
own Uranium. Mr.. Sessions took pride in
his garden. but he was thoroughly provoked
at the freedom which Bakers hens took in
undoing his work and exhuming the seeds
which had been carefully planted: so he
told Baker that unless the hens were shut
up he (SesSiOns) would shoot them.
That's right Loren; that's right. I'd do
the same way myself, if | was in your
place. said Baker III his inimitable way.
Rising early the morning following this
conversation the senator saw a aOck of hens
buSily engaged in plowing up his garden
with their feet. He loaded his shotgun.
killed several of the birds and threw them
into his neighbOr'S yard with the warning
that the action would be repeated if neceS-
slry. Baker said ''ameI' 10 this, viii n
somewhat surprised his indignant neighbor.
For week he kept his promise whenever
he found hens in his garden. until the start
ling revelation was made that he had been
diIling his own hens. Baker had kept his
own hens in their proper enclosure had
early every morning opened the door of the
hen house owned by his neighbor, and had
had fowls Orsbreakfast, dinner and supper
every day for week without expense or
trouble to himself.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-17
FARRAGUT IN PHILADELPHIA.
A Sailors Portrait Of the AmIraI-what
He Did with His Wife's Picture.

A Sailors Portrait of the AmIral-What
He Did with His wife's Picture.
Washington Star
The following extracts were taken from
the diary notes of a sailor who never went
to school day in his life, but who picked
up reading and writing while a sailor in the
navy. He was a seaman on board the
United States steamer Hartford during her
famous naval engagement, on the Misiss-
ippi before New Orleans, where Admiral
Farragut gained world wide reputation:
>The Hartford received her crew about
the middle of January, 1862 from the re-
ceiving ship Princeton at the Philadelphia
navy yard They were picked from about
700 men. She then dropped down the river
to the magazine, and the powder was put
aboard. At Newcastle Flag Officer Farra-
gut came aboard for the first time. We
had heard that our ship wa, 70 be the flag
ship, and every body was nXiOus to zee the
new commander. We had heard a good
deal about him, and the opinions of him,
expressed BY the crew, were rather unfa-
vorsble. l, like the rest, wanted a good
look at him, and 50 stationed my elf near
the poop ladder, near hi, cal BIN door. After
coming along ,ide he hurried over his side
Of the Hartford, and, after hastily shaking
hands with the officers at the gangway.
walked aft into his cabin.
"He was small man. only about five feet
five or six inches in height, and his weight
was not more than $50 or 40 pounds. He
wore ne beard and the top OF his head was
bald. The bare place he triei to cover by
combing the side hair across it. The ex-
pres lion Of his face was earnest though
rather pleasant and his manner was unas-
suming. He was very quick and active in
his movements He was dressed plainly III
the naval uniform of a captain. His coat
wa, buttoned by a single button at the top
This WAS his ordinary way of wearing it,
noticed afterwards, except on occasions of
ceremony, when he would button all odd
button down the breast and then unbutton
it again He was received on board ship
with no ceremony. Soon after he entered
his ca bin he came out again and called to
me, the nearest of any of the men, to bring
him a small nail. l saw the picture of a
lady (his wife) i'll his hand He drove the
nail HIM elf and hung the picture on his
cabin wall"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-17
The Dandy Hussar and Little rhII."

New York letter.
The newest kink in amateur military life
is company of cavalry called the HlsSara
Heretofore the mounted militiamen of New
York. aside from the stats, have been
mo ,tly butchers, grocers. cartmsn and 9TH
ers who use horses in their work and utilize
the beast for pageantry on holidays But
the Hu,sars are elaborately fashiona ble
The proclaimed intention is 30 form the
most elegant corps known to play soldiery.
The recruit, have put themSelye' under the
tuition of the most celebrated equestrian
master in the city, as well employing a
regular army officer to drill them. and the
outcome is expected to be something truly
beautiful Well, Gen Sheridan was stand
ing in a group OF acquaintance when
dandy of the thinDest pattern approached
him The makeup of the young chap was
exquisite, and he doubted not that his social
superiority wa, so manifest as to be impres-
,ive to anybody. He plucked Little Phl'
daintily by the arm.
May l speak to you q momentr he
asked.
20, yes" was the careless reply.
Il have joined the HuSsarS, general. and
| take q great interest in the organization,
you know Now, you're rather famous,
you know, cavalry rider, and what
thought was that your pre-ence at one of
our drills, you see, would be a goo1 thing
for the boys Could you oblige U.S. Pm
sure the fellows would make it pleasant for
you-no end of champagne and that sort OF
thing-and if you could make yourself feel
like riding round or two it would be vastly
appreciated.
as there a ring with sawdustT
ave use a riding-schOol ring but think
it is not sawdust Why do you askI'
Because l imagined you might desire me
to stand on my head or turn sopersaults or
amuse the boy by some clowNing. Only
let me know just what You wat and don't
forget the champagne"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-17
"foR The TIME BEING.

Edith Nj Thomas in The independently
For the tins being!'
How long i, thati A space is brief
As takes the whirling autumn leaf
To reach the ward, the April flake
To change TO dew, the wave to break
Now shore ward feeingi
"For the time being'
How long is thati As long psrchanca
A. while merry thought doth glance
Across the deep of weli-luveI eyesi
As long a. term Of tears and .ighs,
The full heart freeIngi
For the time being!'
How long is that. | wait 10 hear,
A breathing space. IA day. yeari
Till this life's silent bound be won,
And other unknown life begun
Past sound, past Seeingi
For the time being"
i il forever, a. | think,
A cea-eles, adding link 10 link,
A series, as Of waves at sea;
For, tell me, when shall time not be,
In fate's decreeingl
"FOr the time being"
Qt is thy wOrd.) Tnou dost not know
Such promi. g will not let thee go;
Since time shall never cease to be,
l ask but thi>-that thou'lt love me
"FUr the time being
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-17
An Extra Fine TenderIoin Roast.

A gentleman in New York, few days
ago, became greatly alarmed at finding a
choice piece Of beef, which he had purchased
for his Sunday dinner, emitting light when
placed in the dark. He sent it to DR.. Edson,
Of the board Of health, for examination.
DIR. Ed called in the meat inspectors and
they shook their sides with mirth because a
man had given away an extra fine tend er-
loin roast
why" said one of the inspectors, when
a piece of beef has been kept in an ice box
just long enough to be fit for the oven it has
a phosphorescent coating which gives out a
faint glow in the Dark. That is one Of the
sweetest and tsnderest chunks of meat that
ever saw" DR.. Edson sent the beef TO his
own house, with orders to have it cooked for
dinner. He told his assistants the next day
that he had enjoyed dinner at Col. Jussen's
expense, and had written TO the purchaser
that the beef was prime.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-17
New Old Kinks Among Dudes.
fIAF


Philadelphia dudedom is reveling in some
II last years English kinks to the last
iegree, i'll blisstul Inconsistencies Of their
age 1t naturally takes our dudes year
or two to learn that their prototypes Of
other towns have dropped a fashion. They
are just now, all of them, blOSsoming forth
in shirts of the most bizarre colors, with
white collars The com bination is strongly
suggestive of the minstrel hall The mode
is said to have come in through mistake
made early last spring by the prince OF
Wales, who, having been up very late one
night, got a wrong collar on the right SHIRT,
or vice-versa OF course all England felt
itself found to follow the fashion Of acci-
lent One of cur representatives of
swelldom, having lately returned from
Europe, brought the kink over with him,
his confreres tool it up though it is now
in its original home.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-17
ENGLAND's LOST GORILLA.
Yielding to the InhospItahls Climste-A
Laughing Monkey.
london Pail Mall Gazette


London Pail Mall Gazette
England has not been fortunate in the
gorillss which have been brought over to
her shivering shores The little brute which
came into the possession of Mr. Cross the
great Liverpool dealer, died few weeks
ago from the cold in spite Of all efforts to
save her. We are toll on good authority
that MT more than half dozen gorIllaI
have survived even the voyage, and, with
the exception of the one exhibited soma time
ago at the Aquarium, perhaps not one OF
them is living So it was natural enough
that Mr.. Cross should set some value even
on the gorilla's corp 9, which was sent up to
Mr.. Bartlett at the z Dological gardens. The
price was too high, however, ami the dead
body was returned to Liverpool by tie soci-
ETY., and Mr. Gross will probably stuff it
himself for one of his patrons
ave have no gorilla here, it is true
said Mr. Bartlett jr, to our representative
who went up too see the remains. "but we
have Sally. the bald chimpanzee. who is
almost human" "Would you tell ME some
thing about Sally then, Mr.. Bartlett"
And Mr. Bartlett showed me an acc luut in
The Field from Mr.. Tegetmeier, of this
almost human anthrOpoid Il regard
Sally" he says, "as one of the most in-
teresting animals in the z biological gariens
not merely on account of the species being
exhibited for the first time in confinement,
but also from the peculiarites of its habits
and food. AMI its being one Of the few
anthropoid apes that have passed through
two winters and approached maturity in
our uhfavorable climate. Take away the
large fat ears and put mob cap on the
head and Sally might almost pass muster
for q human among some OF the lower
forms of humanity. Singular TO relate,
she pays marked attention to people OF
color, uttering her loud cry of pleasure
Bon, bun, bnn.'
1T has been said that man Is the only be-
ing that laughs; but it is only necessary to
see Sally playing with her keeper at such
times As he holds her hand and tickles her
to be convinced of the falsity of the state
ment Her laugh is unmistakable. Those
Of my readers who may think l am making
oat too strong a case for Sally's affinity to
ourselves may comfort them elves by the
fact that there is at least one strongly
marked structural difference between the
two genera, Homo and TroglodyteS The
chimpanzees have thirteen pairs Of ribs AMI
man only q duzsn, to say nothing of the
imperfect hook-like fore hands, without a
thumb oppo,able to the fingers and the
strong thumb on the hinder grasping hand,
which, unlike the foot of man, is apablG
Of supporting tbs b ,dy in an erect attitude"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-17
Notice to Contractors,

NOTICE is hereby given that the city Of
" Springfield, Ohio, will receive sealed pro
pOsals at the office of the City Clerk of said
city, for furnishing all the material and doing
all the labor for the construction of the stone
abutments for bridge over the Z. e. c. X l. r.
X and the |. B. W. R. K tracks ON east High
street. according To plans and specifications to
be on nle IN the City Engineers office on and
after the lst day Of June. lSS6.
Also, for furnishing all the material and do
ing all the labor for the erection Of the iron
superstrncture of said bridge, bidders to fur
nish their own plans and specifications for
said SuperstructIre.
All proposals must be for doing said work ac-
eordlng TO the plans. profiles and specifications
in the City Engineers office, and the plans and
specifications furnished by the bidders on the
superstructure, must be signed by the full
name of all parties Interested in said hid and
by some responsible disintereSted person As a
guarantee that a contract will be entered info
provided the bid is accepted. and must be on
ME in the City Clerks Office on or before twelve
O'Clock, noon, of Tuesday. the 18th day of June
A. ID. 1850, to be opened and publicly read i'm
mediately after twelve O'Clock Of said day in
the presence Of the Mayor. City Engineer As
sistant City Engineer and City Clerk. or any
two OF them, and reported to council at the
first meeting thereafter
The City Council reserves the right To reject
any or all proposals presented for any reason
they may deem sufficient
By order Of council
1'eps City Clerk,
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-17
Anxious for the Succession.

1t can not be that the standard of am
bition is very high among the rising genera
ton of society young men when it is stated
a large number are endeavoring to obtain
recognition as the successor of the late
~King Of the Dudes," who financially abdi.
Gated.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-17
The Tuileries Gardens


The gardens of the Tuilsries are Just now
being taken possession of by groups of Paris
roughs, who render this favorite resort un-
approachable by visitors. These ruffians
mutilate the statues, and their latest exploit
has been to break off the quiver held by q
nymph. The director of the Louvre has
expressed the intention of taking back into
the building all the statues under his admin .
istrasion which are now In the gsrdsns
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-17
Attend to it Now.

Many suffering people drag themselves about
with failing strength. feeling that they are
steadily sinking into the grave. when by using
Parker'S Tonic they would find a cure com
mencing with the first dose. and vitality and
strength surely coming back to them.
81 aIn 6S years old; have been sick nearly all
my life, and ought to know something about
medicine by this time. | have used Parker's
Tonic freely for more than a year, and consider
il the best remedy have ever known In fact,
! now fnd no other medicine necessary. For
weakness, debility. rheumatism. and that dis
treSSing aIl-gOueHeSS ard pain from which |
suffered so long. il has no equal. | do not see
how any one can afford 10 do without SO valua-
Bile mediCiHe."-MRs. HATTIE y. GRAVES. cor
East and Front streets, Providence, K. |.
Parker's Tonic
prepared by HiscOx X Co. .NY)
Sold by all druggists in large bottles at one
Dollar
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-17

A circus of the Old-faShiOned kind ap-
peared in Washington the other day, and
congress was without quorum and ad-
journed in high dudgeon. The statesmen
couldn't stand the competition. Fact I.
And hOrSe-race ''prOrOgueS' congress
about as promptly a. "A circus.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-17

The dark, discOuraging problem as to the
disposal and control of the corrupt and dis
orderly elements in 0ur large cities is being
gradually solved. Dishonest officials are
being brought to judgment and punishment
and IaMleSsness is being SUPPRESSED.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-17

Fred MusSey did not wave the cOnfeder-
ate flag OF join in the rebel screech. but he
did drink mint julips with JEFF Davis. This
information relieves the political complica-
tiOns for 1855 somewhat.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-17

Ii seems doubtful if the re-districting bill
will pass the house. There is much repub-
lican opposition in some quarters.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-17

Miss Kate Stoneman. of New York and
Miss Carne KillgOre. of Pennsylvania, have
been admitted TO the practice of law i'll their
respective states. If there is anything in
names there is blood on the moon for the
male members of the profession.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-17

Why should the democrats now organize
to test the constitutionality of the Dow liq-
nor tax bill? Must their party fly to arms
whenever an effort is made to regulate the
saloon business? ? If 81, why?
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-17

The New York Mdu aud Express says
.'The red flag must go." We take the lib
erty To add : And the men who carry il
must stop going.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-17

We cannot pronounce the new premier Of
Greece to be an able statesman. Indeed.
we cannot pronounce him at all. His name
is Papamichalopulos.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-17

The democratic New York Star is trying
to hold the administration up by the tail
and the democratic New York sun is try
ing to snatch it bald-headed. Between the
two the administration is having high old
time with ''few TO il. -
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-17

A man who can swear in six languages
advertises in New York for a position as
mule driver. He will not be long out Of a
place. as his pre-eminent qualifications will
al once commend him.