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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-10

The railroad across the Caucasus Is a
military one-i e, constructed primarily
| for purposes of troop transportation, etc .
like nearly every railroad in the vast Rus
sian empire, such as, for instance, the one
now building from the Caspian TO Tash-
kend, a distance of $50 ver,ts about !, 100
niles. The places between Batoum and
Baku, a distance Of ST versts, are few and
far between, and, with the exception of
Iitiis and Elizabetpol. of no great impor
tanCe. The scenery between Batuum and
Titiis is grand and varied. The railroad
climbs on its way mountain Of !, 10 feet in
height-the Sougame-and feats of engin-
eering skill are frequent all along the line
OF course, all this makes this line very ex
pensive and Improbable, and the govern
ment annually has To put up for the de
felt. Only one train every twenty four
hours starts between Batoum and Baku
The latter town is now sufficiently
known TO America as her great rival in
the petroleum line. A whole book on the
town and its wonders has lately been
written by an Englishman, but he confines
himself 10 the technical points Baku
has now % go inhabitants and has grown
TO such proportions within the last four
years. 1t is an old town. however, and
the presence Of naptha here WAS known
even in the dimmest antiquity. The
temples for fire worshipers. who used to
come here as 10 a sort Of Mecca from all
parts of the orient, have been destroyed
The fire is no longer wOrShiped here. but
the oil is Baku sent away to Russia and
foreign ports last year no less than p
UO,OoO pud lthe pud equals 10 kilos, or b
oil. 4
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-10

Mr. Thomas >. Clarke sends Us a plausi
BILE explanation Of the expression warm
ing the cookies of the heart.' He says
that in the counties OF Kent and ESSEX.
England, the phrase is commonly used and
Is invariably applied to the pleasures nf
eating and drinking When he was a
schoolboy Mr.. Clarke heard it explained
that the right and left auricles Of the heart
were supposed to resemble in appearance
the cookie or shellfish found in that part
OF the kingdom; from this fanCicd rcsem
blance arose the phrase cookies Of the
heart" meaning the two shell like diviS-
ions, or auricles, of the heart SO says
Mr.. Clarke, upon taking drink or upon
feasting on highly spiced viands. the
cookies OF the heart received the first pleas
urable impression. and so it was that the
whole heart was speedily set aglow. -
Chicago News.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-10

a young lady from St Louis was visit
ing her cousin, au Ashland avenue belle
a few weeks ago, and together they at
tended a MOdjeska matinee. As You Like
IT was the play. The st. Louis young
lady was delighted
1t was just splendid" she declared to
some Of her friends the next day, and the
audience fairly went wild When the play
was finished the people didn't want the
curtain TO come down, and cheered SO that
Mrs ModjesLa had to step down to the
front of the stage and make little speech
thanking the people for their kindness,
and asking them to come again some time,
Such a speech as it was, too. never
heard such a pretty one in all my life.
didn't think there was any woman living
who could make such nice speeches Why,
the language was as pure and sweet As
that Governor Marmaduke used in his
campaign addresses last fall Chicago
Herald
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-10
THE vANDsReILrs OUT RIDING.
A Hundred and Fifty Millions GaiIoping
Through Central Park.

The I o'clock hour in the afternoon is
selected 10y those who 90 out more for
show and because it is fashionable. At
that time the track is too crowded for any
thing like hracing gallOp In the early
hours Of the morning, h"wcver, he drives
are quite deserted, and it is the time pre-
ferrrd by beginners and those who really
rnioy the exercise. The Vandcrbilts
chnnsc this time. one of the park police
men said. Il have never seen one of the
Vanderbilt boys III here in the afternoon
They always come out early in the morn
ing. and generally ride together. OcCa-
sionallv the ladies accompany them, but
they don't appear ANXIOUS 70 have them
along as n rule. But there they come
now. They are pretty riders, as you can
see for yoursclfy"
The party were coming along at an easy
gallop Cornelius and W X were in
front, while George and Fred. the young
est, brought up the rear. Probably they
are the four richest young men in the
world. represcntating together over $50
Oh. $50 While each one showed careful
training and experience in riding, they
could hardly pass As experts. Their riding
Is far above the average. but II is a little
his own. Cornelius held his rein up taut
his feet were pressed firmly against the
stirrupS and his whole demeanOr indicated
that he thought horseback riding was eX
ccedingly serious business. He rode n
large bay and was dressed In the most ap-
proved fashion. consisting of light trousers
huttoncd close up around the ankles,
dark top coat, plain waiscoat, brown derby
Z 1t n,.l .rf.,, Il nj
the saddle. braced up AS if TO rcpel an
enemy He held the bride careleSsly in
his left hand, but from the stern expires
sion of his face one might have been
deceived into the impression that he was
about to lead desperate battle charge
| He was dressed rs faultlessly rs his
| brother, the only material change being in
IA lighter top coat. The two younger men
did not appear to be weighted down with
50 much dignity. and for that reason were
more natural. George wore n light suit
throughout, with hat and gloves To match
He ruSe and fell with the motion u, his
horse, but held himself in position very
well Fred wore a rough looking Sdit OF
brown that set off his compact figure very
well. He Looked the most Mt hong in the
saddle of any of the boys. "ThGy rarely
remain in the park longer than half an
hour" said the policeman. Il suppose
they are compelled to work bard to keep
their millions together"
The ladies in the Vanderbilt family Oc-
casionally join the male members on their
early morning ride, hut as a rule do not
come out until later in the day. Mrs. Cor
nelius and Mrs. W. X Vanderbilt are
quite expert riders New York World
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-10
Cheated by a Wicked rartner.

DO yOu know what is running this cOun-
try said Judge Bluker. Il will tell YOU
1t Is not OverprOduCtiOn, but it issthe dis
honesty Of the people that destroys public
and private confidence. I'll give you an
example of dishonesty practiced upon me
by party named JimplesOn He came to
my house one day and told me that he had
one of the best schemes in the world, said
that he had II gold mine not far away. and
said that if he only had little gold with
which 10 salt it he could sell the claim for
SlOOOO. He was so plausible, talked 50
fairly. that was completely taken in.
went with him and looked at the mine.
was in need Of about 1909. 50 | CON
cluded To let him have the gold He said
that he could take a gold piece, carefully
CRATE il, of, and so skillfully imbed it in
the sand that no one could detect orr
scheme. How much gold will it take?' |
asked.
"'Oh, abOu: $500. can take that
amount and make the place worth SlJO, 90
to US
a gave the money, and he got crater
and went out to the mines Several days
afterw"r h" invited me to come out He
had done his work we'll We invited cap
italist, t. come and make us a bid. Nv
partner was not present when an ASSAY
was made Good thing for him that he
wasn't He had salted the mine with COP
per dust and had kept the gold. have
no. see him since. Now, don't you see |
logt confidence in him. He is not an hon
ett man '.-Arkansaw Traveller
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-10

There are women on the stage who
irink like men. There are also some who
swear like men. OF the swearing women
1t Is unnecessary TO speak. One night the
leading lady, who no longer occupies the
position appeared at a theatre famed for
its fine audiences in such state that she
.Ould scarcely move across the stage. The
habtues Of the cafe saw instantly that she
had been drinking brandy. When she
Dpened her mouth TO speak the remainder
Of the audience saw that she had been
drinking something. The fashionable
gathering murmured. The actress knew
that her weakness was discovered. She
was = strong woman physically, and she
sumMOned all her powers To throw off
the influence that oppressed her. People
who knew her state said she never acted
80 well rs on that night Her acting de
ceiyed her auditors. They were led by it
to disbclieve what they had seen, and she
retained her popularity. Some time she
will probably find herself in the same po
sition As Mr Booth Brooklyn Union.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-10
Fues ON The WINDOW PANE.
A Characteristic Anecdote Of Holman
Hunts Early Artistic Work.

My father was from the first strongly
opposed to my becoming an artist he had
! had reason To see the i'll effects Of IA luating.
| idle life, and he believed. in accordance
with the general opinion of those days,
that artists We're necessarily of II reckless,
frivolous character and led a useless, un-
stable life. So, finding that at school I
>cribbled more designs than exercises in
my copy books. he removed me from
school when | was ~ years old, with the
intention of placing me in some city Office.
Owing To a fortunate accident was
placed with an auCtiOnrer and estate agent
a. a sort of probationary clerk, and one
day my master. coming into the office hur-
riedly, caught me putting away something
in my desk. and. insisting upon seeing il,
discovered that | could draw. This led to
inquiries on his part as To whether had
painted, and it turned out that he was
himself fond of art, and, whenever he
could get chance, practiCed painting.
One day" he said TO me, when there 5
nothing much to be done, you and will
shut ourselves in here and have a day
painting together" and 50 it happened.
Here were the tables turned upon my
father with a vengeance. | was get
tlll- dlNl~llt tItbuA d-tllltlll llbll AiAt
very employer who should have been
ii>tilling into me commercial principles.
rhis lasted about year and half. when
Dwing 10 my employers retirement from
BUSINESS, | obtained another situation in
he city at Manchester warehouse, in
CateatOn street, managed by London
Igent of Richard Golden Here | sat by
myself in little room looking ont al the
hree blank walls and made entries in
edger, and seemed further than ever from
ny desire of becoming an artist.
But here, too, CuriOusly enough, another
Irtistic friend turned up in the person Of
III occasional clerk whose business il was
o design patterns for the firms calicus.
'tc. SurreptItiously also used to try my
hand at designing and attained sufficient
proficiency 10 enable my friend To make
Use OF my designs on various occasions. |
remember an amusing incident of this
period, which gave me great delight AT
the time. The window of my room was
made of ground glass, and, having but
little to do, | passed my time drawing
with both pen and pencil flies upon its
rOughened surface. A good blot Of ink
sufiiced for the body and some delicate
strokes with a hard pencil for the wings.
and at n short distance the deception was
perfect. Day by day the number of flies
in that room increased, till one day my
employer, coming in, stopped suddenly
in front of the window and said: 81 cant
make out how it is; every day come into
this room there seems to be more flies in
it," and he took out his handkerchief to
brush them away.-Holman Hunt in
Contemporary Review
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-10

Aeronaut Wells. of indianapolis. says
that he once made an ascent from Bueno1
Ayres, and while far above the La Plata
river saw the sun set. Soon after the wind
ceased and the balloon went down to the
water He threw out all ballast, and then.
sitting in the hoop. cut away the car At
this the balloon shot up to such height
that the sun, which had set hours before
to the persons below him, again appeared
The effect was as if the sun WAS rising in
the west-Chicagu Journal
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-10

Central NJ. +. church will be closed after
Sunday. .Iunr27 for the purpose Of under
going needed repairs and being repainted,
redecnrated and otherwise beautifed. About
81. 800 will be- expended in this work,
nearly all of which has been secured by the
officers of the church. The wigwam will
probably be secured for Use Of the congrega-
ton and Sunday school while the church
remains closed. The pastor. Rev. Dr.
Leonard, has been granted a leave of
absence for the first two SUNDAYS Of July,
and will visit brother in Iowa, and attend
several camp-meetingS during that time.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-10
Madame Eminer, From IN" Oldest and
Most Reliable French Hair Store in Gin

Located at No. 245 Race street. in Smlli-
to'S block, is stopping ut the Arcade hotel
for a few days, room No. 60. with the mu~t
fashionable line Of all the latest fashions in
hair goods ever brought To Springfield.
The ladies seem to appreciate the madam' :
large assortment ut hair goods. and have
been crOwding her room all day. examining
the variety and making purchases.
\ beautiful line ut importation~ of hair in
all the most fashionable styles i on r\hihi-
ton, and no lady should miss calling on the
madam, who will remain here but a few
days longer. and make selection from this
large stock
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-10
ESTABLISHED 1928.

GOING w EST
TO kanOpOlis-the future great city
Of Kansas. The best investment in the
city. Will offer my entire stock for
sale, including a splendid line Of spring
goods just received. Must be sold be.
fore the 1st Of July In the mean
time will be glad to see all Of my old
customers ss well as new ones, that
may give them the benefit Of greatly
reduced prices. will also sell goods
by the yard, cutting the same without
charge. J. W. PHILLIPS.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-10
s DR.. HEUWlC.


The Akron BCuc"n prints the programme
for Wittenberg commencement week. and
adds.
The dedication of the new building. in
which Dr. IIewig delivers the address Of
declaration. adds another complete college To
Ohio'S list Of educational institutions. This
new building has been constructed at Il cost
Of $40. 900. the larger portion of which was
given by citizens of Springfield. There Is
danger that Akron will lose Dr. iIelwig. aN
he has a most earnest invitation Ia com"
back t" Springfield and again take
charge of the church there, where he
for number Of Years accomplished 4
grand work. The doctor has not fully de
teTmmed tu 20, but has the invitation under
consideration.
The church at Springfield is the church of
the college. and the dotor says there is n
large field of usefulness there for Ia"
pastor. Akron would part with Dr. Hell
wig with regret. aS by his elUqueuc",
earneStneSS and Kindness of heart he has
endrared himself Ia her citizens ot every
denomination, and it is earnestly hoped
that he will remain in Akron for many
years tO come. Excursion rates of four
cents per mile round trip-haNe been
offered by all railroads running to Spring
field.
\ Pleasant and jolly surprise Party.
"Wednesday night large number of
pleaSlIre-SetkerS assembled at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Summers, No. 80
west Pleasant street in honor of Mrs. 90
l.. Hall. she being member IF the Secret
League" The order turned out cI UIGN~C
TO celebrate the occasion, it being the
birthday "f their worthy sister. The party
was generously and cordially greeted by
all, after which the enjoyment was I'M
mensp. Between the hours of 10 and | |
o'clock they all did justice to a spread of
Strawberries, cake, etc. A sister of Mr.
Summers, Miss Fannie Summers. of Nenia,
a handsome brunette. is visiting her
brother. After a solid evening of pure en-
iovmrnt t0 all. the guests reluctantly said
good night, wishing Mrs. Hall thousand
Jolly returns. also expressing the hope that
she will remain iii Springfield. She is con
temylating an extensive western trip, Ia
look after her property and visit her son and
old home
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-10
Pleasant Reunion.

Thirteen of the members Of Co. +, 2d O..
V. l., called on their old commander, Col.
Lew. Wilson. in the parlor of the Arcade
last night before the banquet, and spent an
hour in bringing back the memories of the
first months or the war. The colonel was
his old jolly self and the boys became
young again. Among those present were
Col. David King. Ed. i. Christy. Capt.
Jas. X. Ambrose. Isaac kindle. W. ii.
Hamilton. Capt F. o. Cummings, Wm.
Rra and John G.. Clark.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-10
Where ..Tecump" Got His Mama

Gen. Shrrmans middle name, "Tecum
sch, he owes to his father, who had re
moved to Ohio just before the war of 1872
with the British and Indians, and, in
spite of Indian depredations, seems to
have caught fancy for the great chief of
the Shawnees." In the new edition Of his
life, Gen. Sherman says that his father
had tried for years TO get one Of his sons
named "Tecumseh,- but that he did not
succeed until his mother had named son
for each OF her brothers Then she ran
out of names, and Judge Sherman had his
way Inter Ocean
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-10
LACONpA NOTES.

Henry Baldwin left on "wednesday for
krnIuu. Hardin county, @, amt FRANK
FatulluErr tur the far west To look after the
Champion interests and set the binders
a-guing.
John Gardner, brother of scott Gardner,
and a former citizen of Lagunda, was call
ing on friends here on "Wednesday. He Is
one OF Jay Could, telegraph operators in a
town in the state ut Texas. He says he
likes that portion of the country: that II i a
good place to make money. He lay~ more
blame for the trouble in the recent labor
strikes To- Manager lluNic than tU Could
lIe being there under their employ, knr"
the rum of things pretty well, and thinks
IIo\ir was the willing tool "t thr railroad
king.
Rev. W. }. Shuey and wife, OF Dayton,
wer, here Yesterday. attending an Old neigh
borhOod reunion.
The county commissioners adjourned last
evening, after passing a lot "t sheep claims
and rcfundiug the taNr> paid IN 1884 tor
buying the toll pixies, in Gases where the
parties had already paid taxes towards free
pixies. The amount refunded will probably
reach about 5000.
Glover hay promises an abundant crop
throughout the county, hut timothy is thin
on the ground and the yield will be below
the average. Much of the wheat is not yet
out in head. so that wheat harvest will be
very little if any earlier than usual.
Percy Craig, the rising young Crayon
artist. has just completed an admirable por-
trait of Mrs. \. y. Bishop. who died only
a few weeks ago. The likeness is said to be-
excellent and the work is certainly remark
ably fine
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-10

Al the county examination, last Saturday,
sixteen applicants were in attendance, I"
siN of whom certificates have been granted
The next examination will be held on
Saturday. July Sd. commencing promptly
at o'clock. Teachers should bear in
mind that each branch should bt taken AT
the time prescribed for it. and those VIII"
ale not promptly on time must lose the
time that has past on the branch then on
fine nrnyramme
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-10

Rev J. Howard Slough, ot Lena, ILL.,, a
Wittenberg graduate of 1871, is the guest
of his brOtheT-in-law. Prof. 5. +. RTecken-
ridge. near the college, Rev. Slough is tax
ing post graduate course i'll the classics for
a doctors degree. at his alma mater. and i>
here to stand the examination to close the
second year. The full course will take one
more year.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-10
Beautify Your Home.

Finish the walls and ceilings with Ala
baStne. You can do it; inexpensive; Try
it. White and twelve tintS. Cheaper and
better than paint, kalSomlnr ur paper. Dis
intectS and prevents diseases. beautiful
sample card free. BY druggists. hardware
and paint dealers. $3.50 given away. Al
AKA>rINE Co.. Grand Rapids, Mich.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-10

J. b. Mohler. former superintendent OF
New Carlisle schools, and former oorre-
Spondent of the GLOBE REPUBLIC, removed
To his home. CaSStown Miami county. last
week His many friends at New Carlisle
assembled at his residence the night before
his removal and rendered him their regrets
that he and his family would no longer be-
citizens of New Carlisle.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-10

If You want tr>t-cla>~ certificate. send
Sl.6O Ia B. \. Hathaway. Lebanon. ohio.
for his four volumes Of question books
with answers. Bound in cloth. Guaran-
teed to he the most complete question books
published in the United States. or money
refunded. Circulars free. Agents wanted
on commission or salary.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-10

Frank f.. IIauSe, in business with O. ID.
Hamilton. the High street butcher. was
married last evening to Miss Emma X.
Night, the knot being tied by Rev. Henry
Tucklev at St Paul parsonage The bridal
couple have the best wishes of their host OF
friends
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-10

s Watt. Jr.. who has just vacated the
office of Grand Guide X. of H.. has been
postmaster of Ada, Ohio for the past seven
teen years. and still holds the position under
a democratic administration. He was
severely wounded on the battle field.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-10

Joe Van Gill. who was arrested for rob
bing house at Medway Last Sunday of two
tits of clothes and a watch WAS taken to
MedwAy yesterday afternoon and identified.
lie will be APT 10 90 the ,'pen" this time.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-10

A Special to the ohio State Journal. dat
ed June 9th, says: Fountain Park hotel
will tomorrow night open for the season.
with brass band, orchestra and dance. Part
les are coming from Columbus. Springfield,
Urbana and other points. \ number of
Columbus people are already on the ground.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-10

Dakota farmers are making plans to
grow flax for fuel this summer. II is said
that ton of flax straw is worth more TO
burn than ton of soft coal
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-10

Died Thursday morning, of typhoid
fever. Ocea. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. !.
II. Stiles. Funeral at the house, No. l7l
Clifton street. Friday at 3 p III. Friends
are invited to attend. lnterment at Fern
cliff
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-10

The convicts in the Wethersfield, Conn,
penitcntiary swallow lot of tobacco
juice whenever they wish to enjoy a rest
in the hospital
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-10

Joe Van Gill. the Medway rohhrr, has
been bound over To court in tn, sum of
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-10

On Sunday afternoon Mike Flmn, DorEe
Harris and man named Riley had TEL
rible fight in saloon at the corner of East
street and Champion avenue. They have
been arrested.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-10

Woman's Relief Corps, regular meeting
tomorrow friday at 3 p. III. A full and
prompt attendance is earnestly requested.
The meeting will be one of interest and im-
! ortance BY order of the President.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-10

lVANTED-At the national headquarters Of
W the Grrat Western Employment Agency.
all classes nf male and female help. AS>"cIat
81 connections IN all important business cen
IrrS. Address - Euclid Ave, Cleveland. ..
1TANTED-Two or three good canyassers for
W cirv and outside territory. Must have
good references. Apply 10 J. T sutton, Il
fIshpr street. between and 30 p. m. l59 II