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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-05
The Old Club Mans Surrender.
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Poker Is still parior pastime In the
homes>sfoar wealth aud refinement Pro
gressise ehehre has become very popular,
but il does not contaiR the gambling ele
melt which makes the other game SC
seductive The. desire to win a dol
lar -7or two b as strong in the belle
whuse allowance of pin money is 800 .
month rs lone whom the loss ar gain o.
n trifle is-of consequence A tough oil
club man. notably u stickier for exacii
tude in his play. was brought. the othpr
night into direct antagonism with
a bewitchingiy beautiful maiden He
held three kings; she had cards which,
according TO Hoyle. couldn't have won
The pot. or anywhere near il. and yet he
pushed the chips over to her, after a mo
uHntS- -hesitstiaa. = - = =
- = What under heavens did you do tha,
fof7- friend, who saw both hands,
, ,aftefward asked = ; - ,'gT "
Her two pairs beat my thres of a
Lkin6, be replied ..a-- y ~EU 7
But she didn't have two pairs
%. yes she did-a pair Of aces in her
hand. and q pair of eyes in her head-blue
ones with tears In them They'd beat q
royal isush. if held il -a =.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-05
~ STRANGE tAPtANp CUSTOMS.
How the People Forecast the Future ON the
First Night of the New Year. 80

How the Peopls Forecast the Future ON the
!, First Nigh. of the New Year. -
/ Notes and Queries.
'''A bo,t a n m large disb or buctet IL
6ileS with cold water and nIace,i nv the fire
Then the master OF the house tax "a a piece
of lead or tin, which is emf into pieces and
nlaeei in n little iron not to melt Some of
the men are then chosen 10 watch the metal.
and chen II is melted the master ~ the
cere,,,o,iyl nnuns r ~ Suddenly fnto tb, water
while ne mentions the masters name. The
metal h, then carefully taken out.of the
water and placed op a table or bench, The
forms and marks of the metal are then srr,-
nosed to foretell the fortune or misfortune
.thaf' awaits the master IN the new wear.
nsrtv srs,s, mean sorrow and bright spots
ioy, - 49, .,,-,,,. s.,s.5 a., q, =. 49,,
linen ths mistress, sate is foretold. and so
on through the whole household. and. as Is
to he exnecred the last meits are fine dark.
. A. and ~ ths Iast ane hss te' saw the least
of IL a moor chance of much good luek com
ing ont Of the NOT Sometimes tbe last
me,tiny Il for tbe hous. ,as a whole and the
melting ts' often kfnf NV The mis,r,.ss until
,ext New y..,:s ,,,,, when n Il ,nixed
Win ,he new metal in, the first melting. -
This be{ug ever. snpper Something the
same AZ thaf on Christmas eve Is laid. and
that being over the old folks retire hut the
tvoiIuy ones have 1plsntv To dn. Every girl
NOW wants to see sVhat .so,t of foyer She Is
10 have and in ordar to do 90 sets otf m a.
neigbbor's wood store Tor II that il too far
II will do tn On IN tbe WOOD stark near the
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-05
Brisk Real Estate y

Mr.. John o. Atkinson has been making
some good trades in real estate the past
Tweek; which have not only been profitable
30 himself but to all parties concerned On
the slstof December Mrs. James Adams, =
sister OF Mr.. A, sold her farm of 400 acres;
west of this place, to Morris Larkins for
$40, ,Oo9, and on last Tuesday Mr.. Atkinson
purchased the same land of Larkins for
SI1, 900 and sold it to Benjamin Woosley
the same day for sI5, ,OOe. This was a good
days york for, Mr., Atkinson and, we are
glad TO hear of his success The1nanrer in
which the trade was managed reflects mush
credit on Mr.. A as a shrewd business map,
and at the same time no unjust advantage.
was taken of Mr.. Woosley, as the land is
well worth the money he paid for it South
Charleston Sentinel Esss NO r
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-05
The dazzling whiteness Of the bou.

The dazzling whiteness Of the bouses
Tie uneQuaiUd excellence OF the roads,
with bedAofA hard corsl-here c,rl
through fhe corsl-knoll, then running on
xlcoral causeway "s->
SThe early hour ef going to bed-mos,
Of the natives retiring by or thereabouts.
and dousing the domestic glim-
The solidity cofrrthe cemeteries-each
grave being dug. not 10 the earth. bui
sawed dowpfhio the compact coral, and
one grave being occupied by a whole
family the cotfius laid on top of each
other from the bottom of II to the level OF
the grouod ID
The uniform and uncommon politeness,
| never saw SO much Ecivility, an,iability
ssd humility Eyery body bows to every,
body AID hai}s--GGed morning, strang-
eks as we&-asacquainIances The upper
epd OF my Iinaf column ID actually sore
with excess of bow ng. and I should
think q man would bow bic bead off here
in a month. . A man from Richmond.
who came in on the last steamer, went out
next morning to wax about the town He
came back in about an hour and said IL
his BROTHER. -Ee hanged. Jim, ef didn't
meet ledge TarDer ldowE.+ street. drivin'
his ole msre up the bill Jest like be docs
n lsiehmun. - - } = - - -
onsense by jug full you
didn't said the other. - go. -
~" Hope TO die Of didn't Twas him or
Pa liar. And he bespoke me Jest as
nice as ever, and asked me how wuz.
An ] hadn't gone not mo than fo steps
wen met that little black goslia .f Ber-
lar Slsm's. -ssd he ,-lalIed> and said how
EpII II ip4uiredb how his folks wuz
Then ! come along aud sho' ,,nutf. ;eet-
erin up the marble lane yender wuz that
likely yaller gal That trades at the grocery
on Front street k1chmun', and she wuz
totin a basket Of clothes, and she LATED
and bowed and inquired how wuz l
shall nleet em agin Sol you I'm glad
there's folks here we Know"
Within-two- days he was convinced
either that n was al Illusion. or else that
all the Eermudians were old friends-
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-05
Diplomatic Argument

Speaking of two legislative bodies as
against one. there is no better illustration
than the story that is told by the great
,e rench publicist. Laboulaye, of Wash
ington and Jefferson. jefferson was
taking tea with the father of his country.
and, having recently returned from
rance. was talking of the rench sys-
tenn. which has but one legislative cham
ber. Washington listened with interest to
the end. and then said:
ou have ust shown the superior sd-
vantage of the two-chamber system Of
legislation.
-How is tbat?" asked jefferson
why. you have poured your tea out Of
your cup into your saucer to cool
lt Is said that the argument was coDsid-
cred powerful one with jefferson.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-05
Worse Than Snow-Bsund.

Our neighboring town of Bellecentre was
the deadest town in the state last Tuesday
morning. The gentlemanly clerks of the
business houses, accompanied by their best
girls. attended the opera at Kenton Monday
night. The returning train was laid out all
night by freight getting OF the tack near
Yelverton, and the company did not get
home until o'clock Tuesday morning.
Young men, when you go ont with your best
girl. leave the store key at home. Belle
fontaine.Index. - - ~ Ni
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-05
,Pron unoi..iou Of African Word.
rr-r New York sun.

Can you tell me how to pronounce the
Bsmes of persons and places that we read
about in the travels of African explorers
J. am particularly perpleSed by such
words as h bakka, Mesa. ard Nzige
English writers generally spell African
words in sccordan e with ishop Steere's
simple rules nder this system con,
sonaHts are pronounced as in ngIish and
vowels ss in Italian The accent is in
ysrisbly upon the penultimate syllable
In the words cited pronounce Kbakka as
though spelled kabakka. giving the least
possible sound to the vowel Introduced
The letters m apd-n. followed by a con.
, sanant.- sre pronounced as separate cyl
liable, with an obscure vowel sound Thus.
10 Mtessa pronounce the first syllable with
the lips closed Sr~
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-05
The Telephone Scandal.
New YORK Sin

II is difficult for any careful thinker, ae-
eust6med TO consider the influences which
rules the minds Of intelligent men, to un-
.derstapd how the present great telephone
scandal can pass away without compelling
a reconstruction Of the cabinet Mr.. Gar
land, the attorney general. and Mr.. Lamar,
the secretary of the interior, are very deeply
implicated in this scandal; and it is incom-
parably the greatest scandal by which any
members of any presidents cabinet have
ever been affected. President Cleveland is
a deliberate man, and. in, such matter as
this especially, it is not to be expected that
he will act from ony hasty impulse: but in
the end he viii act, and then we suppose
that some other man than Mr.. Garland will
be attorney general, and some other man
than Mr.. Lamar will be secretary of the in
terror. The necessity will be painful to the
president, as it will be painful to every
hopeful member of the, democratic party;
but necessity is something that has to be
obeyed i-Aa ..i-E 'ii'
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-05
Father of Diseases.

Constipation has been called the father of
diseases. therefore it should not be regard
ed as trifiing ailment 1t is quite as nee
essary to remove impure accumulatiOns
from the bowels as it is to eat or sleep, and
no health can be expected where a eostive
habit of body prevails. Take a half-table-
spoonful of Simmons Liver Regulator after
each meal; the bowels viii be gently moved
without gripping or nausea as naturally as II
no medicine had been taken. Regularity
in taking the medicine daily will soon ef-
feet permanent cure.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-05
Bessemer'< Beginning.
Chicago Tiib mel

Sir Henry Bessemer, the steel-process
inventor. rst made his mark by devising
stamp that could not be used twice
The / ngllsh government made him super.
intendent of stamps at a good salary. and
he called on his betrothed to inform her
that they could get married soon. His
inv ention consisted of die that punched
400 holes In the paper TO be stamped, and
the young lady suggested that it would be
much simpler 10 make stamp that con-
tanned movable dates He set to work
and devised one which inc government
adopted. and which cost him the position
that had -ust been created for him. He
had himself rendered 1t unnecessary.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-05
why DO People Commit suicide.

Generally because they are respondent
They arc respondent because their health
has run down by reason of dyspepsia, oi
malarisl fevers. No man In good health
wants to commit suicide. A healthy mar
can face his troubles and overcome them
Browns Iron Bitters enriches the blood ant
tones up the system so that vigor ant
bravery take the place of debility ant
cowardice. Invariably cures dyspepsia
indigestion, weakness, etc.
Mamma" said little Fifth ward boy
lugubriOusly the other day as he laid down
a volume of biographical sketches of the
presidents, Il don't believe I'll ever be q
president l amt got the chance. wasn't
brung up right"
why. child. you have the same chance
that other little boys have"
mo. amt; wasn't born in log cabin,
nor amt drove team on the canal, mol
had TO read the spellin' book by the light OF
pine knot, nor had to split rails nor moth
in like the rest Of the boys who got there.
tell you, mother, I'm handicapped on the
presidential business.-Elmira Gazette
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-05
Gets n Black Eye.

h AtKenton the other day Judge Pendle-
ton rendered decision that is of very gem
eral interest II was given in the case Of
Els vs. HOuser in which the earnings Of
the famous PAGER ..Biily Scott were at is
sue. The judge said: That money Of
fered by fairs as premiums in horse racing
could not be collected, as It was an agree
ment make in violation of the gambling
statutes" In this case ii seems that the
plaintiff had agreed to handle the PAGER
BINS for one-third of his earnings, or
the amount he should win in races The
judge would not permit the jury to consider
this agreement at ali, and ruled that such a
contract would be void, as conflicting with
thslaxs against horse racing. .ar
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-05
Advice to Mothers.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, for chill
dren teething, Is the prescription of one
of the best female nurses and physicians in
the United States, and has been used for
forty years with never-failing success by
millions of mothers for their children. Dur
ing the process of teething its value Is in
calcuable. 1t relieves the child from pain,
cures dysentery and diarrhea, gripping in
the bowels. and wind collie. BY giving
health to the child itrests the mother. Price
2Se. bettle.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-05
Care for the Children

Uldren feel the debility. Of the changing
seasons, even more than adults, and they be-
come cross, peevish, and uncomfortable.
Tie blood should becleansed and the system
.inyisorated BY the use Of Hoods sarsaparilla-
!! sIast Spring my two children were varci-
mated. Soon after, they broke all out with run
ming spfes, 30 dreadfsl Thought should lose
them. Hoods Sarsaparilla cured them com
pletaly; and they have been healthy ever
since. do feel that Heed.s sarsaParilla
saved my children 10 me" MRS. q L.
THOMPSON. West Warren, Mass. = 2
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-05
Important to Ship Owners.

The hydrographic office at Washington
aas undertaken to collect information as
TO the utility of using oil to smooth the
surface of the sea in bad weather. From
data collected it appears that paint oil
and kerosene oil have given better results
than sperm oil The latter seems to
harden on the water and does not spread
over the surface TO such an extent as the
former The e ;ect upon the sea is to
forces Immediately decrease the combing :"
Of the waves, and ultimately to cause
the curling waves to assume the nature
of q hea y ground swell The importance
Of the subject TO ship owners the captains
of vessels cannot be overestimated
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-05

Credit is due the German women and
physicians for first using Red Clover bios
SONS as medicine. Best results are OBJ
tanned when combined with other medicinal
roots and herbs, as in DIR. Jones Red Clover
Tonic, which is the best known remedy for
all blood diseases, stomach and liver trou-
bles, pimples, costiveness, bad breath, piles,
ague and malaria diseases, indigestion, loss
of appetite, low spirits, headache and all
diseases of the kidneys. Price so cents
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-05

Those who believe that nature will work
off a cough or cold should understand that
this is done at the expense of the constitu-
ton. Each time this weakens the system,
and we all know that the termination of
this dangerous practice is a consumptive's
grave. Don't take the chances, when a
fifty cent bottle of DR.. Bigelow's Positive
Cure will safely and promptly cure any re-
cent cough. cold or throat or lung trouble.
Buy the dollar bottle for chronic cases or
iAmily use.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-05

The regular meeting of Mitchelrs Post,
G. A. R.. was not web attended last night,
probably on account of the inclemeney of
the weather The committee to make ar
rangements for the fifth anniversary held a
meeting at which considerable business was
done. H- nF.- #sE
-, At the anniversary TO be held February
18TH several prominent men of the state
are expected Gov. Foraker. Gen. Kenne-
dy and Gen. Axiine have been invited 10 at
tendE - r n
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-05
The Aris.ocraoy of tn. Soil.


Tie young man who knows how to lay
of arm and cotton rows, and to regulate
the distance of the same so as to get the
largest crops. is worth q cow-pen full of
nice, kid gloved. fancy oyercosted fellows
who may know how TO lead the german
or caper around at fashionable waltz
Siding cotton. setting plow just right
and ad justing gears 50 that shoulders and
ba cks of horses will never hurt, are worth
a thousand fold more to the country than
knowing how 70 pose in q parlor or how
10 adjust the shade of the cravat to the
complexion of the wearer.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-05
Bapauet to Governor Foraker.

The Ohio chapters of Phi Kappa Psi fra
ternity will give banquet this evening al
Columbus, under the direct management Of
the chapter at the university, to their Bro.
Governor J. B. Foraker. A large number
of the alumni are expected 10 be present
who, together with the active men, will
make itan' elaborate affair. 5. H. Hyday
Jr and VIM. H. Mauss left for Columbus
this morning as delegates Of the active
members of Ohio Beta, located at Witten-
berg college. ~ 20 -. m,
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-05
Heating, Power OF Earthquakes.


The beating power of earthquakes is
. now made q sub jject for discussion in
scientific journals and many good words
are said in favor Of phenomena heretofore
somewhat unpopular Itis. claimed. thai
earthquakes increase The temperature per.
,ceptibly, and the view appears well sup
ported -Stii. il is'to be feared earth
quskes viii never get their hold on public
dCnfdeneesecured by IhsN good. old fash
ioned stove or the more pretentious mod.
Fern furnace Anybody can manage q
stove and almost any one can do some
thing with a furnace-though soft coal
furnaces are sometimes intractable-but
TO maBage an earthquake properly must
necessarily re iuire experience
As heaters they are new thing. II
would never 90 TO lei raw servant girl
turn on an earthquake alone 1t would be
worse than kindling fire with kerosene
and there are other objections to them too
d numerous to mention The scientists
mean well, but they become TOO enthusi
astic at times
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-05
Only Or Two Ocoasions-

27 Mr.. "Toole has just related a somewhat
good story anent Scotchman and whisky.
He asked a man In Glasgow to have q
glass of hemtiohal beverage. and got for
reply: No it's too early besides don I
want and I'm not taking whisky, aud d
rather not Besides. I've had four al
-feadylr-This recalls another story. A
! cot was once asked ii he drank whisky al
his thinner Only on two occasions he
sns~ered--wben there is fsh and when
there isat.', -g- ,, s..,.. -r,--.-.-.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-05
Punishment I'm Persia.
TYarroo NJ. Neesan.

o Among the Persians, the first time Q
man is caught stealing he is bastinadoed
and made TO sign paper to the effect that
robbery has no more attractions for him.
With the soles of his feet smartins from
the bastinado he is usually willing to q.
this At the moment the statement is
often true. II he be caught second time
his hands are cut off, and II third time
he Is decspiiated
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-05

No sufferer from any scrofulous disease
who will fairly try Ayers Sarsaparilla need
despair of cure. 1t viii purge the blood
Of all impurities, thereby destroying the
germs from which scrofula is developed.
and will infuse new life and vigor through
out the whole physical organization.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-05
The Artis. vindIeated.
Inter Ocean.l

Harper's Weekly has been sharply criti-
cised about the size of 4 load Of logs
pictured in scene 10 WISCONSIN log
ging camp. In answer to this criticism a
Michigan artist sends photograph Of .
Michigan load taken In a numbering
camp This load consisted of twenty
logs. each sixteen feet long, and scaled
IA. 595 board measure. and. says the
artist 1T was drawn four miles BY two
horses The best numbering CAMPS have
their main roads as smooth ava door. and
when the sleding is good enormous loads
are drawn
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-05
A springfield Man Wins.

The interest in the St Bridget's church
fair last night was lively At ll.S1 -O'clo, *
the voting on this handsome nickel plated
lantern was stopped, and Conductor Barney
Carlos was the fortunate man. receiving
s5f11z votes to 644 for his opponent Con-
ductor John Brown. Miss Maggie Dealy
-gd the -bcauri fuf clock receiving over I, 400
ydes JoeF fletcher. drew the crazy quilt
being the Lucky number.-Xenia Torch
light
The lantern was put up TO be yeted to the
most popular conductor on the Little Miami
road, and the figures above indicate where
il went Conductor Carlos is Springfield
man. his father being fiagman at the Mar
ke: street crossing. and other members of
the family also reside here. The lantern
was brought here this morning in great tri-
umnh %
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-05

Some say Consumption can't be cured .
Ayers Cherry Pectoral, as proved by forty
years experience, will cure this disease
when not already advanced beyond the reach
of medical aid. Even then it's Use affords
very great relief, and insures refreshening
sleep
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-05
ECONOMY Is Wealth.

:" -I|I"- T n New York Sum- ~ ~ - y,
A A farmer and his wife went into den
tist'a 'rv sr-'v ~ rlar-r .raf.e. =r'
{ How much do you charge for fillin'
teethf" asked the farmer. rH 7a' 'ra2 =,
Hr-From $2 to So n1-rgif1 MI 30 e.,
An, how much for pullin'f" =.
!, Fifty cents r'ro ,.ood-re7os ,-e~.F ~
Nv Marisr, he said. turning to bis wife,
1ysad better get Is pulled nare o, vsvs ai
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-05

The best on earth, can truly be said of
Griggs' Glycerine Salve, which is sure, safe
and speedy cure for cuts, bruises, scalds,
burns, wounds and all other sores. Try
this wonder healer. Satisfaction guaranteed
or money refunded. Only IS ceuis.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-05

One of the novel sights seen about the
docks on a recent morning, observes Jack
sOnville fla paper, was schooner dis
charging part of, its. cargo here, which
consisted of orange crate material manufae-
tured in Baltimore out of Florida yellow
pine, which had been shipped from Jack
sonville previously in bulk. ra7.s -.s 70
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-05

Hoods Sarsaparilla is characterized by
three peculiarities: 1st- the combination of
remedial agents. I'd, the proportion. Sd,
the process of securing the active medicinal
qualities The result is medicine Of un-
usual strength, effecfinE cures hitherto mn
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-05

A Black Friday.-That day. when per-
son is first seriously attacked with. .rheuma-
tism. may well be termed black cne, for
he will remember the same as long as he
lives. If he uses Salvation Oh in time, he
will, however, soon be able to speak of a
Good Friday"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-05
EngIansi's Prospec cts,

We learn on undenisble authority chat
the name i omaroI. when literally trans.
lated, signifies ~Son Of Mosquito.
When We reflect that the Russian army
contains also a Gen Guneroff (Son of q
Gum and Capt mbolieroff-another
familiar SOnofa we cannot but feel Ger.
tain that England's prospects Of Gehen.
Iisrof time are remarkable promising.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-05
An an Day Meeting.

The prohibitionists Of this congressional
district have arranged for an all day meet
ing to be held in Xenia next Friday. Dr.,
Leonard is expected TO be present with his
ssRpsl and encouragement, ,..,.,- .
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-05

French engineers have succeeded In
finding water in the desert country of
southern Tunis At the depth Of more
than 800 feet they struck current which
rushed forth from the surface with such
velocity Is to carry huge stones high into
tha air -..-.. ..---r - -.-