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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-03

When in an aul or IN the >tcp3e a mur
der has beer committed the relatives and
friends of the dead man commence the
search for the murderer " hen he
is discovered the relations have the
right TO levy from him 50
called kun This fine. which washes
away bloOdguiltlue,S, consists of Il
number of cameIs, horses. sheep
and clothes, special kun be
ing due TO those who took part
in the search for the murderer. to the per
son who actually dIscol cred him. and to
the Judge. The fine. or wergili for a
woman is less than that for a man. and
in the latter case it varies with the descent
Thus there would be greater line for
killing a pure kirghiz than for killing
one whose descent was unknown. If the
murderer cannot pay the kun his kinSfOIk
must do il for him. and the pay ment and
receipt OF this fine Is accompanied by a
number of different customs The oCCa
sion is kind of festival in the sul in
which the relatives of the murdered man
live. Among the animals paid as kun
the murderer horse must aiwayS be one
The family of the person killed have
however the right 10 refuse all payment
and to demand duel with the SLAYER
The latter appears in the aul OF the Others
armed from head 10 foot and mounted on
his best seed, a certain distance oil th,
avengers are stationed and "A wild race en-
sues. If the accused can get away from
his pursuers ne is safe from all punish
ment He can. however. only be pursued
to the going down of the sun. and directly
the latter sinks behind the horizon he !,
free. If he is caught he is generally put
TO death at once
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-03
THE LANGUAGE OF CHAIRS.

Agnes +. wetheraId in The Current

WelI-known Literary Work.
Agnes + Wctherad in The Current
Chairs are not very proliN in their Ian
guagc. Ia this fact has originated our
phrase, "Chary of speech. At least some
authorities say so. Others say differently.
In fact there are a number of convincing
arguments on both sides of the question.
But be that rs ii may. aS our youthful.
cssavisis are fond Of rCmarking 'ley have
never hecn known TO talk muCh ! ven
turc to interpret them i'll the style OF that
well known literary work, The Ian
guage of lowers
Plain rocker-Lightncss of spirit - BE
gone. dull care"
Red-ribboned ditto - Joy. - Hence
loathed. melancholy.
Old arm chair-Agc - Life we've been
long together.
Editors chair-Deep grief. what
noble mind is here Q erthrown'
Low sewing chair Industry" Never
too late To mend
High chair-1 Youthful impatience -
"Lif me up to &c taboo Oh All Yah
Scream, stamp. scowl, war dance l.it
me up 10 zc taboo
slippery horse hair scat I nrest -" |
would not live alwav, ask not to stay. y"
Dentist chair-ASpiration-~Oh, that
this too, too solid flesh would melt"
Pedagogucs chair - Resignation. -
Needles and pins, needles and pins. when
mans teaching his trouble begins "
And never ends
Barriers chair Deirium -" Then he
would talk. le gods how he woulI
talk
Chair made out of an old barreI-Toler
alton -" To err is human
Ditto constructed from drygoOds box
= nnui II Is life worth living
Rustic aggravatiOn in twisted COntOr
tiOns of bow legged branches and shingle
nails Acute suffering 20 Death, where
is thv sting"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-03
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.
Z uIIgress.

Congress.
SkNArt.- March >. Petition presented:
Relative to hours Of labor in government
workshops Several bills were reported
from committee and appropriately referred.
The eduratiOn bill was taken up, and Mr..
Call and other senators addressed the sell
ate.
IIou>E. The reply of secretary of treas
ury to the Bland resolution relative 10 the
policy to he pursued As to payment of silver
was received. Several bills were reported.
An exciting debate Sprang mp on methods
in vogue in the pension department, Mr.
ButterwOrth %. making a strong speech.
Ohio Legislature.
NArE-March > - Bills introduced {:
Limiting purchase of books by school
boards for pauperS; preventing fraudulent
gas bills.
Hor-r- March :. - Bills introduced
Amending Oberlin water-works act; author
lLing Cleveland 10 transfer funds amending
ditch laws so a. To allow contractors 50 per
cent of estimates; fixing three years aS
term Of enlistment IN the Ohio National
Guard: compelling all private banks /" in
corporate.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-03
Corporal Puni shment in Persia.


Nor is justice at all times slow in Per
sia- Ii is administered often in a rough
aud ready fashion. and TO the terror of
evil doers The king himself is much
averse to the shedding of blood, and has
abolished the Old custom of monarchs
presiding at capital punishment Still.
cepital punishments for quasi political
Cr.mes, such as the non payment
~ revenue. are not uncommon, and
the bow-string and the poisoned
cup are no mere nominal terrors. The
Gastinado ourishes in fact, without it
rhe PcrsianS declare that chaos would
come again A defaulting debtor. thief
an ignoramus. a highway robber. a
drunkard, provincial governor behind
hand with his reveuue-the punishment
for all these faults and crimes, irrespective
of age, rank or sex, is sticks, and moth
ing but sticks, varying in quantity per
haps, but seldom differing in quality: for,
unless the patient can bribe the execu
TONER they are invariably well id un
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-03
How steel l. Made.
Inter Ocean

There are two methods of making steel
from iron If the material worked upon
is cast or pig iron, an excess of carbon
must be taken from it, if it is wrought or
maleable iron. carbon must be added 10
it, The second. or carburation method,
is used for the manufacture of steel Of the
frs, quality Two chests of fire brick or
stone are fixed in dome shaped furnace
so that the flames from the hearth below
can play etieCtually around them. \
layer of charcoal or of SCOT is placed on
the bottom Of each chest. and upon this
are laid the bars Of wrought iron. These
are generally about three inches broad
and three quarters of an inch thick and
should be of iron Of the best quality.
They are arranged regularly little dis,
tance apart and thu intcrstiCeS between
are filled up with charcoal. with which
the bars themselves are covered about an
inch.
Similar layers Of bars are laid on these.
each covered with charcoal. until the
chests are filled. They are then cover, d
in to depth Of six inches with luting
OF damp clay or sand one OF the bars is
allowed to project from the eud OF the
chest which may by examination from
time 10 time give indications of the
progress OF the operation The furnace
heat around the chest is now raised to
|. 9O6 F-the point found 10 be necessary
to effect the carburatiOn-an is main
tained at this point for eight or ten days
or even longer. the period depending on
the thickness of the iron and the degree IF
hardness desired in the steel
At the end of the time the fire is grsdu
ally put out and the bars allowed to cool
by degrees. which takes some ten days
more. The iron is now transformed into
steel. but 1t is not Of uniform texture II
is made homogeneous by breaking il u,
into small pieces. fusing it in fire clt y
cruCib,e, and then casting it in mol4s
This yields the best and hardest steel
known. but as it is very brittle when
brought TO red heat, very great care is
needed i'll manufacturing ii
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-03


More and more, at the present day
does the medical profession take advan
Iage of climatic diyersitieS in curing disease
OF improving the general health The
climate of the sea shore, with its daily
regular variations Of temperature, il
abundanC of oxygen, and its saline par
Ii. les suspended in the air. tends to in
crease the activity of the circulation and
respiration. and is particularly suited tC
the sCrofulouS, 10 many chronic diseases
and 10 ConvaesCencc from acute diseases
or from surgical operations
Mountain climates are adapted TO cou-
sumpliYes and to the cOnSumptively in
Clined: 10 victims of hay fever; and TO
such as are suffering from overwOrk, but
are Otherwize healthy. IL is harmful L.
those afflicted with chronic bronchitis
heart troubles, Bright's disease, chronic
rheumatism. and 10 the aged while all
such, and those who suffer from most
nervous diseases, are helped by the quiet
Ing and braCing climate of wooded dis
triCtS,
A mere change Of surroundings in al
most any direction is often sun Cent t.
effect a change in the patient for the better
No patient should go from home in an ad
van,e ei stage of disease such as need to
go south will be helped only as they
spend a large part of their time in the
open air They should rigidly guard
against sudden atmospheric changes
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-03

A Physician Who Treats Domestic AMI.
mais Tor M-Ian,h iis.

20 ''''.'''' -
There is a Peculiar hospital ou taI,uW
hill street, u li,iD To- which AMPLY rewards
curiosity or i, sire L. obtain know, ledge
OF an uncommon klnd II Is no more nor
less than est and dog host itaN bur
strangely enough the. inmates do not lead
n cat and dog life Mutual ourlrru-s
and intirmi,ir~ ~,,m To- have ~te!HII., vt.
feet. and THESE piuycrblaI enemies lie
down together. even rs thr lion nui rh,'
lamb. and take their medicine with . 90 Il
grace The place is conducted 10y Dr
robert J jauvnr, no dcvofc> ms whole
time and attention 10 the rrcatmcI ot
canine and feline disease, The ductor is
All Old practitioner. an /, sc ,lruurrd with
all the ills to which cat aud dog flesh IS
heir TO
\ regular physician he retired from
practice about twenty Years ago in IarI,
and devoted himself to the study Of ami
mai maladics itC came to hhIaIr.rhIa
about six years AGO and established his
dog hospital. viii. h he has mad, "a ~Gr
cess \ reportcr visited the p.nc Hur.v,
and was shown around by the doctor
and treated to sUmr novel sights The
rear OF the house is well ventilated and
ighjcd aud paItl."nrd of by {. nee like
EhttN. liltNll- iFphl l'lIi A'Atl Nl'i'l apo
me is which can be- thrown into one hy
the r,moval OF III" gair, IN each oi
these rooms or wards. a. the supcrniru
dent chooses to call them, Ar" from one 1"
five cats or dogs Misery makes strange
bedfvllows, and II Is by no means unusual
To place cat and dog ur two cats ami one
dog together Indeed. the doctor >ay~ thl'
arrangement i frequently the best. and
L., I,..,1fl 6
patient
For example he said To ia" ln~pc tor
here are dog and a cat. They have hr"r
living together for eight months aud al,
as fond Of each other ~ tTu such a>ccrC
creatures can he The dog yuu ~cr, is a
fine coach. and the cal an excellent
Maltese.
Nv hat is Ii" matter with them Wa
asked
oh. nothing in particular They are
both hypoChrondrlacS- S-mclanchu ia, YOU
might call il The dispositions Of both
are identical and neither will have any
thing to do with aUy Of thr"thcr patients
They pass the day and night ID ~.n mt con
temptation of each other. varying The
mOnotony once in awhile by lndu!gnG Il
methOdiCal and dlgnlticd cares Hoi
have been under my treatment Tor over
year. and it took several months {" dIag
nose and find II treatment tor 'hrir Pc
CuIiar maladv. a. the symptoms IN raCl
case are identical
The dog exhibited tue most intense
sadness, aud would not notice any Of The
other patients. and would seldom acctp
food, though | offered the most tempting
daintieS The cat was the same way
only she ,eemed 10 have thorough DIS
gust for the society of other cats, and The
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-03

"a Francisco Post. !

A tavern keeper on the San Bruno roud
was aroused late the other night by the
calls of an antiquatcd granger who sat
over the front wheels of lumber wagon.
and who was very much perplexed about
something.
Il say. mister. said the old man.
scratching his head, this is the road to
Frisco amt it,"
~cert-but, old man. what have you
done with your hind wheels"
u erusalem Scott" said the old farmer
getting out his specs. If haven't lost
them hind wheels That explains the
whole thing. mister Seemed like | had
been going up such an all fired long hill
| was beginning to think I'd lost my
way
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-03

When the Knights of Labor shall turn
from mintelligent b0ycotting to mtelIi-
gent bslloting, the tyrant capital will meet
them hat in hand. United labor, If it were
universally animated by an understood pur-
frsss, could give the Law to this country
and rule it a. it would
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-03

Fanny Doctor IN laANSi : Magazine
-SOme men can move in the midst
Of pestilenCc and miasm8ta and ne, er
seem any the worse How, for in
stance, do you doctors defend your fort
resSr"
I'm glad you asked the question We
defend the fortress first by using ordinary
precautions We will not, if possible,
breathe more infected air than We can
help. We will not I've stupidly rash
l'epend upon it, my friend, that
when Dr. Abernethy kicked his
foot through the pane of glass in the pa
tents room because he couldn't get him
to have his window down. the excellent
PHI siCian WAS thinking as much about hi
own safety as that of his patient Sec
undly, physicians know that they must
live 10y rule when attending cases during
pestilenCe The body must be kept up
10 the healthy standard In times of epi
demic let every one see to himself. attend
- every rule Of health, live regularly.
and keep the stomach most carefully in
order, and be abslincnt There is nc
other way of defending the fortress of
i!e against invisible foes.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-03
London Shop Signs.
Chicago Herald !

shop signs in London were formerly
not atnXed to houses, but were placed on
posts or hung thereon with hinges %
largely did these increase at one time that
they absolutely obstructed the free circu-
lation OF air, and were supposed to be
among the causes of the frequent epidem-
ical disorders of London. They also
naturally aided the spread of conflagra-
tions, and on these grounds were after.
ward forbidden TO he displayed
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-03
DelmoniCb and YO,emite.
Pail Mall Gazette

There is great field for the philosophic
epicure in the nited States. Boston
beans may be dismissed at once as de
lusions, but sOft-shelI crabs. terrapin. ca n
vas-hack ducks. blue-Gish and the pom
pauO of New Orleans are all wonderful
deicacies, particularly when one gets
them at Del:nOnicos Indeed the two
most remarkable bits of scenery in the
states are undoubtedly Helmonicos and
the Yosemite valley, and the former place
has done more TO promote y good feeling
between England and America than any.
thing else has in this centmrN
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-03

The senate committee inv r~tigatmg Gin
riUmati have caught the gentleman who did
the fgure-work 10y which 200 forged demo
cratic votes were added To- the totals Of
fraud in precinct 4. fourth ward. His name
is Thomas Whitehead. He was the demo
cratic clerk. and the committee had been
irving la get him before them for some time.
and ne had been dudgimg. He was put
through an examination that scraped the
cuticle off Of his entire person, and finally
brought out the confession that he had done
the forgery. Where, now. Is the republican
clerk that the Cleveland PI0b,-DeGIcr has
been yawpin. about?
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-03
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed proposals will be received at the office
of the clerk "t the Board of Education Of the
City of Springfield. Ohio. for furnishing all the
material and constructing a school house on
the west side OF Pearl street. between South
ern avenue and Rice street. in said city. accord
ing To the plans, prnfileS and specifications on
file in the office OF ChaS. A. Cregar. architect
All bids must be for furnishing all material and
completing said work according TO said plans,
prufltS and specifications; must state the
price OF labor ana material separately, and
must be signed by the full name of every per
son interested in said bid, and also be signed
by the full name of some diSinterested. respOn-
Slble person as guarantee that a contract
will be entered into provided the bid is accept
ed; and all bids must be on tlle with the clerk
Of the Board of Education on OF before twelve
o'clock noon of Friday. the 5th day of March,
lSS,i. to be opened and read at the next meeting
Of the Board thereafter. The Board reserve
the right TO reject any or all bids presented for
any reason they may deem sufficient. The
Board recommend that all bids be made on
blank forms which will be furnished TO persons
desiring to bid, by the clerk of said Board.
Byurdtr Of the Board Of Education.
lUl I'd u. CUSHING, Clerk.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-03
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS OF STEAM
HEATING

NEALED PROPOSALS will he received up 10
y March 9TH. l~Nf AT noon. by the Committee
on Fuel Heating and Ventilation nf the Board
Of Education uf the city Of Springfield. Ohio. for
heating by steam the school building to be
erected on the west side ot Pearl street between
southern avenue and Rice street, according TO
the plans and specifications on file IN the office
Of charles \. Crrgar. architect in Mitchell
Block. corner Of Limestone and High streets
All bids must bt for furnishing material and
labor with prices separately stated therefor.
and with guarantees according 10 law. The
Committee reserve the right L. reject any or
all bids !. II. KELLY,
K. &. BELL.
II2hs h. K. Hu-TERgNN.
Committee
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-03
The Destroyer Of Pine Forests.

According to the bulletin of the Society
OF Moscow the hitherto unaccountable
destruction of pine forests is caused by
the ravages of a species OF mushroom
which takes growth on the surface of the
wood and atterward penetrates and de-
stroys the tree. Maps are given in which
the path of the destroying fungus is traced
through the pine woods Of Russia
Unfortunate.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-03

The democratic press is complaining Of
the useless expense of the Investigating
committees. So it used Ia complain nt the
useless expense of the war.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-03

Daniel Dalton Is NJ be heard on his Se'-
Omd habeaS-c5rpuS case today. Daniels
body is in great demand in various dir~-
tiunS. and Daniel wants it himself too.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-03

The photograph has been taken. 1t l. a
success. Them there papers stand IT,
vealed in ali their shocking hideouSne>s.
Daniel has made good fight for them, bat
the sunlight has got them.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-03

Maggie, to her stepfather, who is very
popular with the children wish YOU
had been here when our other papa was
alive. You would have liked each athss
SO much
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-03

Now let Us have a nice little newspaper
cut of Dan Dalton. not necessarily for pub
IicatiOn, bat for the rugueS gallery.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-03
WEDNESDAY EVENING. MARCH 3. 1895.

The GLOBE REPU Bill, Is certain that it i
giving Voice to the largest and best public
sentiment of Springfield when it espresso
the hope that some amicahIe understanding
may be had whereby the numerous heads OF
needy families may be restored 10 the EN-
ployment from which they were 50 suddenly
and Unexpectedly discharged.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-03

Weather probability: John Il. Mclean
will not reside in the state Of ohio while
this legislature is in session.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-03

Mr. VI. NJ. Gaunce. Of the Nrmia Dcm,-
crot-Nc'rs. and po>tma>ter-iu-the-aira at that
place. will feel sorry that his newspaper has
done it> best To stir up this contest between
the president and the senate on removals
and cOnfirmatiuns MT Gauuce can not
draw his pay till he Is confirmed: and his
prospect for con ntinuatIon + not a. bright a.
a forty-horse-power electric light on top of
a Misunderstanding tower. Wesympa-
rhize with Brer Gaunre in the parentheSis
wherein this cruel war has locked him ul.
II appear~ now that the old Apache mur-
derer Geronimo did not surrender umcm
ditiomaily. He came in under a flag of
truce. and proposed terms; and, the terms
not being accepted. the brutal old fend
was permitted To- march ont again under
his fiag of truce. A Iias of truce over "A
bloody wild beast that ought 10 be riddled
with rifiebalIS on sight anywhere like a mad
dog This old Indian i an outlaw. and j.
mo- more entitled to the protection OF flag
Of truce than a,"uvIcted murderer who had
broken Jail.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-03
An Erroneous Opinion Corrected.


In communication 20 the London
Pathological society it i, stated that the
opinion held hy doctor and ,thcrs that
wild animals in captivit.s are apt to die of
tuberCuIar consumption is erroneous
From October, 1881. 10 January. 1881.
the number of deaths in the Geological
gardens was 2,1D, made up of
5S3 mammals l. 40S birds. and
'SS reptiles Five only of the animals
died of pulmonary tuberculosis There
was but one case of general tuber-
culOsis There were twe,vc deaths from
pulmonary Consumption, Of which five
occurred in monkeys aLdftLe rest in car.
DivOra
GreatneSs OF intellect has in all ages
been closely allied to greatness of nose,
Many musical instruments are now
made Of pspsr.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-03

The president claims the papers contain
ing charges against removed officers as hl:
private property.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-03
Trouble Caused by a Chair Tidy

Henry Henry for mcrcy's sake wha
are you doing" exclaimed Mrs Home
spun in u stage whisper az her lord an,
master whipped the tidy oil the chair be
fore sitting down, Don you know bet
ter than that"
Nv by mother. " remarked Mr.. Home
spun. you wouldn't have fcller put hi,
greasy old head on this ere pocket hand
kercher. would yer And ieSt a. like a,
not the gal who it bclongslrr will be in
for 1t any minute Id feel nice.
wouldn't l."
Henry Elomespun. you're a fool"
That was all that Mrs H. said but that
was sufficient
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-03
GUARANTEED ID. Eotcaun / Co. Cleveland,

I.C.Eetchun / Co. Cleveland,
Omn, offer First Mortgage Farm
Loans i'm Iowa. Mimi. Dakota and
Nrb.. both PElNCIrALand lNTER
F~TGI WANTED, made and ncgp
tintri 10y the AMERICAN INyE>I
VE>T Co.. Of Emmetsburg, Iowa.
Al,o6 percent. Dcbenture Bonds
Ofsame company,runningl0 l0years
secured by Mortgage loans depOs-
ited with MERCANTILE TRUsT Co.
Vi y \. Write for circulars.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-03
Tender-Henrted Victor Hugo.

London tor san fraHCl~Cn Ar-"uauf
There is one thing about Victor Hugo
which will always keep bin young. and
that is bis love OF youth. his love Of young
children. .eanuc and Georges. to whom
he has SO often read over the charming
pages of -. Art deere 'iraudpcrc, are
now shooting up into adolescence They
are no longer the pretty girl and boy who
hudd.c together on their grandpa knee
in the pretty and familiar photograph
But the affection they once moaopoIihcd
has only been widened It includes all
little children now. even 81 angcr> | saw
tears in the eyes of several OF the imp!c-
siOnable spectators when the veteran
stopped last night to kiss Il dirty little rag
muffin of boy who had somehow Crcpl
into the poets drawing-room and Wa,
staring at him open mouthcd | crhaps |
was hypercrIicaI, but for the life of me
could not hep thinking of tlham, out
cauvasslng and kissing the cottagcrs' little
ones bcduubcd with blackberry Jam
But could tell you of other incidents
which prove that Victor Hugo heart is
tender as the mind is strong