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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-01
LOCAL BREVTlES.


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+. +. Tobias. OF f"rteScue' hahNaN' was
IN the city yesterday
Mayor Charles Adams. of yellow Springs
WAS in town this morning.
Il. {. Bell went To Nrua this morning on
business. He will return tomorrow.
Miss Josie Sampson. ot Cincinnati, IL the
guest for the summer Of friends in th" city.
4 cnlnrrd man named Bird ha, been ar
rested for robbery committed in Cnctn-
natl.
Mrs. l.. {. Ragan. Of the south side,
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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-01
yegetap.e Growth of southern california


1t was very difficult for me, when first
came TO the coast, to realize the rapidlty
| of the growth OF vegetation, until began
TO reflect that these valleys are alluvial
irpusits Of comparatively recent date-uf
| wonderfully fertile soil. in many places
hundreds of feet in depth, bathed with
an almost endless sunshine and quick
curd with the distributed waters OF these
mountain canyons with little or no frost
to rrtari the ever growing scasuu-thcu
Il was that ! could begin to account for
the size of an eucalyptus tree. which
stands within ten feet of where | am writ
ing, eight years from the seed and INT rs
urrs eight feet and eight inches in circum
ference. two feet above the ground ii is
estimated 10 be at least seventy five feet
in hight. have asked many recent ar
rlva! to guess its age, with answers rang
ing from thirty to fifty years.
The rapid growing eucalyptus is no
doubt going 10 solve the fuel problem of
this part of the country, where We pay $40
per cord for wood, and not an eastern cord
at that, getting ninety eight feet instead
of l2S. There have been many eucalyptus
forests planted here within the last teI
years, which are yielding handsUm!
profit To the owners. The trees are cut o
anywhere from ten TO twenty feet aboNe e
the ground and then start out anew for
another growth. II seems to be harit
that seeds have III this country of growing
right along after having been once planted.
Barley will produce two and even three
crops from one sowing. | have seen as
tine watermrlons and tomatoes ON vines
two years old a. one would wish to eat
Pasadena Cor. Detroit Free Press
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-01

Some one not long since Invented a pa
pier mache coffin. Among the advant-
ages claimed for it was its close resem-
blanCe 10 wood. its liEhtness, waterproof
quality. and incOmhustihi!ity, though
why this latte quality should recommend
the new casket is Not apparent. The pa
per Casket has been patented, but has not
been put upon the market Iron and
bronze caNketS have been for some time in
favor. and recently marble Caskets have
come in. They are practically indestructI-
bic, being made OF composition of pow
dered marble dust and Portland cement,
and nodded and baked like pottery. \
certain peculiar post mortem vanity has
found qualification i'll transparent glass
collins but hard wood : still more used
than any other material, and for all prac
tiCal purposes II i doubtless, As satsfac-
tory n anything else. On the score Of
healthfulucs>, indeed. the less durable the
Caskct the better for the surviving pOpu-
latiOn Of the earth.-ChiCagO Herald.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-01
MUSIC HATH CHARMS.
Hand~om" Success Of th" He'll" Col" Com
pIimcntary Concert Last Night

Hand~om" Success al the Belle Col" Com
pIimcntary Concert Last Night.
\ magnificent and representative audience
saw the curtain r>r last night on the com
plimcutary concert rendered the Belle Cole
Concert Company by. and under the aus
taiumrnt itself was, naturally. of the best
in Ncry partirular Nothing but umamI-
NOUS admiration tor the concert
Is heard TO-DAY, and the company
placrun the American concert stage. Pm>u.
ti'> charming Wmarcumpanird Quartctte,
Parting Kiss. WAS the opening number,
aud It's peculiar sweetness of phraSe0logl
and sentiment was amply brought ont by
the quartrttr.
Mr.. BlamPhin'> harp Solo of national air,
WAS heartily received. and he responded +,
the encore with Ardtti's brilliant ga,otte
Il LmCenue.
Nine. Belle Cole sang under the diSad
Vantage of a severe indiSpoSition. hut hcI
powerful and dramatic rendering OF tn,
rrcitative and aria. 20, Mi" Frrnan
but vast vacaI capacity, thorough art ant
cnIr,rt methnd The tunrtuI ballad Gen
eNie,r" which every one knew and apprr.
ciatrd. was sung a. an encore.
Wilbur Gum was scarcely at his best
last evening manifesting some signs of eN'
hauston from his constant and arduou,
duties But his singing of the aria, "Oh
lis Glorious Night" was thoroughly
artistic and satisfactory.
Miss Edna Day was in splendid vote,
last night, and acquitted herself brilliantly
1t is doubtful if she ever sang Proch'S "ail
and variations" which Scmbrich has i'm
last night. The selection is peculiarly
striking as concert number. and Mis-
bays vocal agility. unaffected Methods
and peculiar tluency and grace of execution
brought out its beauties most StrIkingl!
She responded to the deatening encore will
Auhrr's coqurtti>h Laughing Song" sung
with a dash and spirit that was irresistible
Perry A~rill, whom every one simply
adorrS. displayed his SonorouS and cult
waited baritone at lis best in Handel ora
turio selection. Honor and Arms" accom-
panied by Miss Mary Nelson i'll her u>ua
accurate way Mr.. Averill thoroughly cap
tured the audience and responded 10 tn,
cvitable rncorr with MolloY's dashng
Mrs. Prur."
Part second passed rapridly and brilliant
ly. The duo Ina Notte NcneLia," by
Mime Cole and Mr.. Gum, Mr.. Blamphin',
harp solo Mr. Gums delicious rendition
OF Matters dreamy romanHL "Amo, Mime.
Coles two charming songs. Two Scenes
and the Fisher Song were all thorough
IL artistic Miss Day sang The Shadow
Song" from "Dnorah," by special request
and duplicated her earlier triumph. The
"RigoIrttn" quartette WAS rncored, and the
''G""d Night" >errnadr from Martha
given in response. Audience and company
then Joined in America" with. great effect
and the concert concluded. 1t WAS a iiman
ciaI A. well as a musical success.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-01
A Raby in the Mining Gorge.

Alder Gulch, in western Montana. is up-
luestionab!y the richest gulch ever dis
sOverrd in any country. and since its find
ng 1t has yielded over 81. .UUWU. in gold
most OF ii being in the shape Of dust and
nuggets
\ very pretty story is told of the early
lays Of Alder GuIch. vi en- the first white
child born III this part OF the United States
nrst SAW the light Of day in little log
cabin far up at the end of that wonderful
gorge The glrI-wlfe had followed her
,over from the states, and braving every
hardship for his sake, had at last found
nlm. When the baby came the gulch
went OF spree. Gold in handfuls wa,
thrown by the rough miners into the little
one cradle, until the poor little thing
WAS almost smuthered under the yellow
nuggets One rough old fellow wanted Ia
hear II cry. and when the baby piped up
the miner wcpt sayln.; he had not heard
sound like that Tor years. When it WAS
sick business WAS almost suspended. and
nobody could think Of doing ANYTHING
until the baby was better That baby Is
a man now, ami has taken TO mining like
his father Globe Democrat
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-01
The Tune of John Brown. :"

The tune Of John Brown" was adapted
from camp-meeting tune, Say, brothers,
viii you meet u.s." This, in turn, was
modelled from a song written for fire
company-"Say, bummers. will you meet
us'' The words originated with members
+ the Tiger Battalion" Massachusetts
volunteer militia; and as these members
subsequently enlisted in the Twelfth Mas
Sachusetts volunteer infantry Webster
regiment We naturally claim words and
music of the John Brown Song" Ii first
appeared in April, 1851, in 4uartette Of
the Tigers s'-Jenkins, Edgerty, Purnetts
and John BrOwn-aDd was simply sort
ut joke on the name of the last mentioned
He was Scotchman, and failed TO see
any wIttiCism, which, OF course. only made
II more lasting. The Twelfth Massachu
~ettS sang II IN Boston harbor, at Fort
Warren, were the first 10 sing it in New
York city July, INil. where il made a sen
SatiOn, and continued chanting It until il
had become 50 common property as to
have lost all novelty. We claim the
adaptation Of the tune and these words:
John Brown ; body lies molderiug in the
grave
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-01

The organ blower in London church
recently fell asleep during the service, Of
which fact the audience soon became con
sciouS 10y his vigorous blowing of his own
organ. The Rev. Arthur Hall, the
preacher, after bearing it for while,
stopped and remarked. Il do not object
20 a quiet nap on hot day, and am HAT
tered at being able to contribute to any
body rep"se. But, while proud at being
able to give the beloved sleep | wish it 10
be distinctly understood that draw the
line at suores There Is a man snoring in
the congregation, and shall he obliged if
somebody will wakeu him" The offender
was quickly roused.-Chicago Tribune
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-01

NJ. Trumpcttc, Gambetta's old cook, at
present holds AN appointment in the house
of wealthy tiuancIer. A couple of weeks
ago this gentleman gave large ball, and
the friends OF NJ. Trompette were cunsid-
crably surprised when they found that the
chef de cuisine ON that eveutful evening
was playing domino at the Cafe de lOpera
One friend took him 10 task For large
masses II Is quite impossible to turn out
such fine drlicacies as invariably intro
duce into my daily menus. leave this
sort Of work tu my assistants" Itmay he
added that NJ. Trompette's salary, with
free board and lodging, amounts 10 1900
per annum.- Chicago Times
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-01
Try Morrow soda.


The Springfield Steam Dye Works. No.
~ North Center street, have just added
some new Improvements to their building,
and especially to the bathing department.
\ tirSt-cla~> bath with clean towels, plenty
of good soap with hot and cold water can be-
had here for 20 cents.
Feathers renovated in lots of twenty
pounds or more AT eight cents per pound.
All kinds nf clothing dyed, secured and
cleaned on short notice, and all work war
ramtrd aN represented. Why have your lace
curtains ruined by having them washed at
a laundry when you can have them cleaned
a. nice as new at the Springfield Steam Dye
works. 2l North Center street? You can
get them done aN cheap aS anywhere, and
in a superior manner.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-01

The Erie Express and y. y. p. * q
ticket Office now permanently located a
- Arradr. Telephone No 80. The Erie
Express >uprrcedrN the 'mitrd States EN,
press "m and Via the Y. \. l.. f. X W. X.
H.. it, branches and leased lines. including
the y. \. p. X o. X. L. and connections,
oIliug at one rate To all B. X o. EXPIRES,
md most all Pacific Express offices, afford
ing IL the public superior service in recriy-
mg. forwarding and delivering express
goods. parcels. money packages. &c.
W. VI. CIEMENT~. Gen. Supt.
J. ID. PHIECER, Agent.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-01

When you hear young lady remark. as
the stage lover g"e, down upon his knees,
Seizes the actress hands and imprints an
lmpaSsiUued kiss upon her eight button
kids, How naturally he does that" you
may set il down for II fact that that young
lady isn't So familiar with such scenes as
She would have people believe We have
have it on the best authority that lovers
think too much of their pantaloons to
genuiiect upon a dusty carpet and thai
they are not given To hcstowing kisses
upon kid gloves to an alarming extent
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-01
New peas at Murruw~.


The Bee Line C. c. c. X |. Ry.) will
run special cheap excursion To Dayton
and the Soldiers Home on Saturday. june
18th. Train Will leave Springfield at'S:4j a.
H., returning leave Union Depot. AT $50 p.
N. The entire train will be run through To-
the Home without change. Fare for the
round trip to Dayton and return only ~
cents. Tickets will be- fer sale on the train
tor - cents each from Dayton 10 the Home
lud return. Tickets will b+ on sale on and
after June l>t at {. {. {. ~ |. ticket office.
G.. H. KNIGHT. Ticket Agent.
/ SNITU e. l. \
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-01
ESTABLISHED 1928.
WEST

To kanOpOlis- future great city
of Kansas. The best investment in the
city. will offer my entire stock for
sale, including splendid line If spring
goods just received. Must be HOld be.
fore the 1St Of July In the mean.
time will be glad to see all Of my old
customers rs 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. ". PHILLIPS.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-01
The En.-mnntinr scn.nn in ENGLAND.

The fox hunting season in England
closes in mourniul strain of disappoint-
ment. Not only has the season been dull
from "A sporting point Of view. but some OF
the staunChcSt supporters have felt that
they could not afford To continue the
sport Farmers have been unusually de
tcrnined to preserve their rights, and have
warned hunters 1F the field by such evi-
dent signs a. cl,scd gates, wire fences and
notices. ( ChIcaAC Tribune.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-01
No sIugGer. But a >prInrer

One day recently a gentleman stepped
into Cincinnati hotel To make call He
placed his umbrella in the rack before he
went up to the hotel parlor, but being OF
facetious turn Of mind he pinned card
on the umbrella. which read.
This umbrella belongs to a man who
can hit a 80 pound blow. Will return in
ten minutes
He made his call, and when he returned
his umbrella, 10, it was gone But in its
place found neat card, upon which was
written:
This card was left by a man who walks
twenty miles an hqsr. Will not return -
Cincinnati Times-Star.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-01
Definition of a PhiIanthropi,t,

An Illinois editor defines a philarthro-
pist as Jealous person bent on doing
the greatest possible good TO the greatest
possible number with the greatest posi-
ble amount OF other peoples money.-Chi-
CagO Herald
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-01
His soul goes march NJ on,

Our regimental band lMaitland's, Of
Brockton, Mass was the first to arrange
ard play the tune. Two Of the quartette
are now living in Boston. Mass, John
Brown was drowned in Virginia, June.
ts62, and Jenkins whreAbouts are un-
known. All were sergcants in the Twelfth
Massachusetts, volunteers. Twelfth Mas
sachusetts" in Philadelphia Ledger.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-01
not To BE Wondered At.

In Corea. 50 we are informed by re
turned traveller. both men and women
wear hats tn and out Of doors. varying in
width from three to six feet. Under these
circumstances, we enot surprised when
we are told that there has not been the
atrical performance in Corea for the pas:
four years -PuCk
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-01

Prince BI~uMck recently wrote q
French young lady. who inquired for hi,
health. that hr enjoyed fair health, but
that he had no doubt hundreds of French
men would learn with pleasure that rheu
matism gave him many painful hours
New Orleans Times Democrat.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-01

In certain Austrian town thirty fe
male printers were introduced. The typo
graphical society adopted a novel way OF
removing them. 1t took two or three
years To do it, but it WAS accomplished at
last, 10y the girls all becoming the wives OF
the printers Chicago Journal
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-01
LAUNDRY.

NEW LAIN6Rl-FaIRily washing .rJIhs dried
y or lrourd. ladies' white dresses washed. All
washing dom. 10y hand. MORRISON a CO.
.tJr l. North Market st.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-01

Over 22,OOO,OOO HOLSTERS were captured
and canned ON Prince Edward S island las.
year.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-01
FOR RENT.

TOR RENT-Nicely furnished front room. Isl
+ floor: suitable for two. Inquire at No. -
north Market street. aT-u
TOR RENT-A furnished front room NJ
/ stairs 40 private house. with board in the
1amliy. lt desired. A gentleman and wife pre-
trrr.d. Call at ~ south Mechanic 12
DOR RENT-PaSture. on the McCreight farm
L "n north Market street. Inquire on prem
tSes. ~ II
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-01
FOR SALE

nor SALE-An Alderney COW. ais" a lot ei
i household goods and piano. Will be sold
cheap, lngulTr Al my residence, east High
street. W e.. Maitland. 92t-
NOR SALE-Nrw light road bug y. piano box
i also "a good driving horse, at great bar
gain. HarrT \ Co., Ia y. Limestone street.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-01
TRAYEp.

STRAl Ep-On May -, dark bay pony.
= FludrrwIll bc rewarded by returning same
L. L, -. Limestone ST 2Sb
NTEAl Ep-luto the premises OF {. II. Rudd,
- D. Madison avenue, about six weeks ago. a
brown hrItrr about TWO years old. Call at the
ahry, number Allt.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-15
Saw without Teeth.

A saw without teeth that will cut steel
rail in two minutes is i'll operation ct the
Central Hudson shops in GreenDush, n. Y,
The saw is run by a ninety horse power engine,
more power than is required 10 run all the
other machinery in the shops, and is thirty
eight inches in diameter and three-eighths of
an inch thick at the edge The disk is made
of Bessesner steel and runs at a very high
rate of speed While i'll operation a band
of fire encircles the saw, and the many sparks
flying from the revolving disk resemble
"a display of pyrotechnics. To keep the
saw cool and prevent it from cracking, a
tank of water is placed above the machine,
from which a small sire AN runs down and
drops on the saw while in notion By this
plan one saw will cut nearly 5000 rails Le-
fore it is worn cut A steel rail, after about
six years constant Use, becomes battered at
the ends, and by cutting them of the rails
can be used in branch and switch tracks.
Rails are cut by this machise for the whole
line OF the Contra. Hudson railroad. The
law, willie custin,, Tears down harl 3. tb<
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-15
Facts of Interest.

Germany has eight schools of forestry.
The river Euphrates is disappearing alto
gether In the marshes below Babylon.
An average of five persons an hour died
in New York city during the month OF
March.
1t is claimed that sunnower seeds stepped
in whisky will cure rheumatism like magic.
The decoction is taken as drink.
At Clarksvle, Mo- George Weber rode
fifty miles on bicycle in hours, minutes
and 4219 seconds, beating the worlds record
The Atlantic is the name of the new sloop
yacht that has been built to compete with
England for the Americas cup, which has
been in this country thirty years.
A new French horseshoe, made entirely of
sleeps horn, is proving far more satisfac-
tory in France than the iron shoe. But
where shall we get Sleeps horns enoughi
The newest ironclads built in England and
Italy make special point of speed, even at
the sacrifice OF other qualities. This Is a hint
for our own dilapidated navy.
A Col McCarty has invented a gas which
he calls "fer- hyClric." 1t is claimed that it
exCels even natural gas in heating qualities,
and that it can be manufactured Tor three
cents per | 100 feet.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-15
STRAW BURNER.

1t is said to solve the problem Of fuel in
the wheat states. By its use, even when the
straw must be bought, the expense of an
ordinary household for fuel for winter
would be no more than IS $40. The straw
is twisted before it is put in to burn.
The owner of such furnace says: ask
rooms in my house have been kept beauti-
fully warm, night and day, even when the
thermometer registered 80 degs. below zero
The diagram on the left of the picture
shows a vertical view IA are walls foot
thick. They are the outer walls of the fur
1ace, and are built of brick, stone or fire
clay. A mixture of common Dakota clay
with one seventh its bulk of sand, makes a
fire clay quite good enough for furnace
building h is an air chamber. Cod air
comes into it from a hole in the bottom Of
the first wall &C are the inside walls
L, on the right, is the furnace proper, or fire
box. as it is called, where the fuel goes in
D is an iron door admitting it. is the line
of the ceiling, G is the oven Hi are flue'
on the top. The cooker, G, is of sheet iron.
The part of the picture upon the left f,
shows the groun plan Of the furnace. BY
means of pc, registers and drums the heat
is conveyed to the rooms of the house. Thus
this invention serves as both range and
furnace The fire needs replenishins three
times day, and VIII keep all night Us viii
one of coal.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-15

thut they are quite likely to be mistaken for
carved wood or metal. They are shown in
dark and medium colors.
Wood buttons are shown in fine carving;
and in mixtures Of metal filgaree work with
the wood. Many Of this class Of buttons
have metal rims, and nearly all fine buttons
have shanks, very f.w being perforated 50
the thread passes through them. Buttons Of
solid metal are raised in medallion style, or
arc ornamental with devices Of various
sorts A gallant knight, with his horse
grazing near by, picks a mandolin under his
lady's window, or the moon brings into re-
lief q ruin, a bridge and a stream, all per-
fectiy portrayed in one or more colors
Moonlight scenes appear to be the most
highly favored There are suits Of armor.
coats of mail, crossed spears, or a flag and
battleaxes in relief ON some Of the new
designs
This class Of goods is designed for use on
jackets, sloaks, suits and the skirts Of
ifyssSxS