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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-04
Two Kinds of Old People.

What is it that makes the society of some
old persons unwelcome and unendurablei
Not their years, but the peculisrities, the
angularities Of temper and character which
they permit the years to bestow upon them
Haven't we all known men and women
whom everybody wanted near because they
were so lively, so entertaining, so inspiriting!
They were not always young in years, but
did any one ever think of them as oldi ]
have in mind woman who is much younger
than her grown son and daughter, conse
quently much more popular.
The atmosphere OF a man or woman who
has a warm, CHEEKY interest in life is pleas
ant. We leave the presence of such a
one feeling brighter and younger, no matter
what his or her age may be. The other
kind of old person-the grim, forbidding,
farewell vain-world creature-makes every
one around him feel as old as a worn out
planet, and inspires dread in babes and phil
osophers alike.-Gertrude Garrison in Boston
Globe.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-04
Criticism OF the .OId Masters"

"Have you ever thought why the old
schools Of Europe follow these defective sys-
temsF
YES The old masters were very stingy
of their knowledge. They were careful that
not even the boys employed to grind their
coiors should get any more knowledge than
could be helped So when institutions were
to b. started by the government, and these
men were put at the head of Them, it was
natural for them to adopt methods that would
not turn out artists too fast. Having once
settled in these ruts it is natural for the insti
tutions of the old world to remain in them.
They do not believe in progress in anything
They make barrel now just as they did 100
years ago, and they believe in the same prin-
ciples in teaching art. Then there is a pecu-
liarity of artists which hardly know how to
mention
what is itf'
Their exclusiveness in the matter Of knowl-
edge. Most any artist knows it ALI in his
own estimation, and knows it so well that he
has not even the patience to discuss it with
any one who doesn't agree with him. So
when he comes from one of the great art
schools Of Europe or this country he is 30 set
in the ways of that institution that be con-
s;ders it treason to inquire if there be any
other way. Haven't you ever noticed what
a profound fool Q doctor can be who knows
nothing but medicine, or a lawyer who knows
nothing but lawi Well, it's just the same
with an artist, only more so, because the art
training is not as perfect mind training as
study in the other two professions &C -Cincin-
natl Sur Interview
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-04
SPRINGFIELD, 4
A Plea for the Soldiers widows.

To the Editor Of the Globe Republic.
While so much is being done TO relieve
the destitut.on (?) of widows of deceased
presidents and generals, would it not be
well To give some attention to the widows
of private soldiers?
Women whose husbands held large sal
aried positions, who ought to be, and most
of them are. entirely above want, are annu-
ally drawing thousands of dollars from the
government, while there is no provision made
for the widow of the private" unless her
husband was killed or disabled in the sery-
Ice: and in that case the pension is but a
trife, comparatively.
Many of these deceased men who belonged
in the ranks, were in moderate circumstances
and had no provision made for their fami-
lies in case Of their death. In our own city
there are soldiers widows who have strug-
gled with poverty for years, and raised their
children virtuously, finally succeeding in
securing little home, and now they are
taxed to help support widows of presidents
and generals. Is this American Justice?
A private who was honorably discharged
is supposed to have done his best for his
country. A general could not do more.
Again, a soldier having become disabled,
through age or sickness. can go to the
home and be well provided for; his wife
can go to the infirmary or be dependent on
charity. Soldiers in our city who have
been inmates of the ''hOme" have declared
that they Ioathed the good food provided.
because their families at home were in
want.
We would suggest that some of our phi
lanthrOpic representatives at Washington
make an effort to have some of the big PEN
siOns cut down 10 a reasonable amount, and
some withdrawn as not needed, and that
the money thus saved be used TO give the
private soldiers widow moderate pension.
and to erect general home where she may
be taken care OF when necessary. Much
suffering might thus be saved, and much
temptation to sell virtue for bread obyiable.
JUSTICE.
SPRINGFIELD, August 3, 1886.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-04
EPITHELI0MA
OR SKIN CANCER.

For seven years suffered with a cancer OF
my face All the simple remedies were applied
TO alleviate the pain, but the place continued
to grow. finally extending into my nose, from
which came a yellowish discharge very often
sive In character. 1t was also inf1amed. anC
annoyed me a great deal. About eight month.
ago was in Atlanta. at the house OF friend
who so strongly recommended the use o.
Swifts Specific that / determined TO make al
effort to procure IL. In this | was successful
and began its use. The influence OF the medi
cine at first was to somewhat aggraYate the
sorei but soon the inflammation was aiIayed
and i began to improve after the first few bot
ties. Ny general health has greatly improved
am stronger, and able to do any kind of work
The cancer on my face began to decrease and
the ulcer to heal, until there Is not vesttge Of
Ii left-only little scar marks the place where
it had been. / am ready TO answer all ques
tions relative to this cure.
Mas. JoICIE A. MCDONALD.
Atlanta, Ga. August II. 1885
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-04
cARET

Whist reck now that all the earth be fair,
That bees and leaves be gay, and bios
SONS sweet,
That birds trill out their blithesome song
to greet
The bright-eyed day, the gladsome morn
ing airi
Are blind men dazzled by the noon-tide
glare,
Or heeds the deafened ear the drums
slow beat'
Are boisterous tales Of feast and dane
ing meet
To help a dying man his pangs to besr'
. Love, my Love, dying am and blind,
Blind for the light of thy dear presence
fled,
Dying for lack of love and loves OWL
food.
Oh, come, and leave the pitiless world be
hind;
Once more DER me thy glow OF beauty
shed,
And with one long kiss bring whole
worlds good.
Sophie NJ. Almon in The Current.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-04
Learning Music In Old Age.

A correspondent in Los Angeles, Cal.
writes: There is a woman here who is selling
small fruit and vegetables to educate herself
in music. She has been, she says, starved
for music all her iife,r but now, at 40 years
of age, in spite Of poverty and discourage
ment, she is cultivating her voice, which is
really fine one. An odd and pitifuI sight
was this woman, with her broad sun hat and
linen duster, at the piano the other day, play
ing and singing for q wealthy lady invalid,
while her vegetable wagon stood waiting at
the door.-Exchange.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-04

Journalism is the paradise of the philan
thropist From the platform he reaches hun,
dreds, but through the press hundreds OF
thousands. 1t is estimated that about TWEEN.
ty-five years are requisite for an idea to 1get
around and find its equilibrium in average
brains; but the daily newspaper can, If il
will, reduce this period to ten years The
propaganda, by this process, goes not at stage
coach, but at lightning speed. To fuse public
sentiment into sympathy and weld it into or
ganization, We must have the glowing forge
of daily journalism. E Willard in
Chautauquan.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-04

/ had heard of the wonderful cures of Swift,
Specific, and resolved TO try it. | commenced
taking 1t in April, 1884. My ygeneral health was
much improved, yet the cancer which was IL
my breast continued 20 grow slowly but surely
The bunch grew and became quite heavy.
felt that must either have IL cut or die. Bui
1t commenced discharging quantities Of almosI
blact, thick blood. Ii continued healiEl
around the edges until February, when il was
entlceiy healed up and well. BETSY WooD.
Coehesett, Plymouth Co.. Mass, July Is, 1885.
Swift's Specific is entirely vegetable, and
seems to cure cancers BY forcing out the i'm
purities from the blood.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
free.
THKSw1YrsPscIFIcC Co.. Drawer Atlanta, Ga
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-04

A subscriber wants to know why the
city should be put to the expense OF build
ing or renting more school buildings, for
the colored children and employing teach
ers and incurring other expenses for their
education, when there is plenty of room
within the walls of the present buildings
and no additional expenses of any kind
needed" We give 1t up, unless it is for the
sake of harmony with the democratic idea
of reform. which is to spend all the money
tine board hes and all II can borrow.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-04
SPRINGFIELD, August 3, 1886.

The Greensburg Fuel Company is COM
posed exclusively of residents of Green's
burg. Pa Hence there was great opposi-
ton when the WestmOreland Natural Gas
Company introduced its gas in Greensburg
A baker in Greensburg who took gas from
the company was notified that he would
have to break the contract or he could not
sell his bread in Greensburg. Word of this
was taken to The WestmOreland company
Tell the baker TO go on making his usual
amount Of bread each week, give it to the
poor. and send the bill to us, and he will
get his check for 1t every Saturday night, {"
was the word sent back. The baker con-
cluded he would not break the contract.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-04
Transmitting Power by Rope Betting.

Rope betting for the Transmission of power
is being introduced in some eastern mills and
factories. A two-inch rope, running 100 feet
minute, gives one-norse power, according to
the experience Of an English mechanic, under
whose supervision the experiment is being
tried. He says: This calculation Is to be
applied to ropes in all positions except verti-
cal, if pulleys are not less than five feet
in diameter, in that case $50 feet per minute
per horse power. Il larger pulley, then more
horse power. Several drive seventy to eighty
horse power on each rope, but these have been
wound with a small, stout cord. To speed
800 feet per minute requires eight to ten
feet pulleys, and such have seen in operation
two years and not tightened. We at home
use grooved wheel with round bottoms and
1aring sides, so that the rope will just fill into
the bottom of the grooves. Chicago News.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-04

For many years was a sufferer with cancer
Of the nose, and having been cured by the US,
Of S. 5. s., feel constrained by a sense Of duty
to suffering humanity to make this statement
Of my case. With the fourteenth bottle the
cancer began 20 heal rapidly and soon disap
peared. and for several months there has beer
no appearance Of a sore of any kind on my
nose or face. neither is my nose at all tendeI
to the touch. l have taken about two dozei
bottles 5. 5. s., and am soundly cured. and
know that s. S. S. effected the cure after ever,
known remedy was tried and had failed.
RoBEKr SAEDLEY.
Fort Gaines. Ca. May /. 1885.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-04

We have received the following inquiry,
by mail, minus the writer's name, mot for
publication, but as a guarantee of good
faith" We have faith in the inquirer's
honesty of purpose, however, and give him
the benefit of our observation:
TO the Editor of the Globe Republic:
"Wil you please answer this question: II a
citizen OF this country and his wife were abroad
ON a tour OF pleasure, or on a business tour,
and have a male child born 20 them while in
Europe. is the child eligible TO the presidency
OF the United States when he arrives at the
proper age?'
Don't risk il
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-04
Cocoanut Growing in Florida.

Cocoanut growing in Florida seems to be a
success. In the region of Lake Worth thers
are about 10000 trees growing and part OF
them are fruiting. In 1878 vessel loaded
with these nuts was wrecked on the Dadf
coast, and foated ashore near Lake Worth
most Of which were gathered and planted
The trees begin the bear in about seven years
from planting, and the crop averages from
100 to 200 nuts per tree.-Chicago Times.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-04

A correspondent in yesterdays GLOBE
REPUBLIC made some timely suggestions
regarding street sprinkling. The reminder
that the purpose of sprinkling is to keep
the dust down and not to make the streets
muddy, is a good one, and should be borne
in mind by those having the matter in
charge. Our crossings should not be kept
in the condition OF March tbaw contin-
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-04
Samuel }. rilden Dead.

Our dispatches to-day announce the dealt
of another of the great democratic leader
of the country. Samuel J. Tilden. Will,
Mr.. Tilden was known to have been in fee
bic health for some time, yet his death wa
unexpected and the news was surprise anc
shock.
Probably no man in TIL:
country, not actually and actively in
public life, was as familiar to the people
as the Sage Of Gramercy Park. The ever.
memorable presidential campaign of 1s7t
and the subsequent events brought him SC
prominently before the country as to make
his name and character well known tc
every one. He has been prominent po-
litical factor in New York state and the Ma.
ton for the past twenty years, and was
largely instrumental in unearthing many
of the disgraceful frauds In New York city.
He was a democrat Of the most distinct
type and his council in the affairs of his
party was always sought and valued. As
an organizer he had no superior and in that
respect there is no man in his party worthy
TO wear his mantle.
By many he was not regarded as states
man, but his knowledge of public affairs
and his utterances and letters, on public
matters, certainly entitIe him to
that distinction. He was strong
partisan and his Judgment was
probably sometimes warped by this influ-
enee, but his honesty of purpose was never
questioned. He undoubtedly died hugging
the delusion that he was defrauded out of
the Presidency in '76, and never quite for
giving his party for failing to renominate
him in 80.
In private life he was an exemplary man
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-04
Don't risk it

1t now appears that cool heads and con.
servative action will control the disturbing
elements in the Hooking Valley. Bull.
headed arbitrary measures on the part OF
either operators or miners is not the thing,
and this all parties have learned by bitter
experience. Arbitration is the best and
cheapest plan suggested in this and all sim.
liar situations, and it is the plan that
should recommend itself to all fair-minded
individuals. Arbitration is mighty and
will preyail
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-04

| To the Editor OF Globe Republic:
! have heard it said-and believe it's
about the solid truth, tOo-that there are
more houses Of ill-fame and "doggeries" in
Springfield than in any city of the same
population. And why? For the simple
.ason that the inmates of such plao es ae
dealt with entirely too lenient Whenever
you hear Of eight or ten big policemen,
with their little wagon, swooping down up
on few girls" and men it is the same
old story The parties all put up bail for
their appearance tomorrow" And what
does this appearance" mean? Ii means
the same old. chestnut 81 to So and
costs each. No matter how many
times the same parties may make their ZAP
pearance' the fine and costs are always
about the same. Now, Mr.. GLoBE-REPUB-
Lie, as these places" are generally pulled
when police business is slack, it certainly
looks to one up tree as though the costs
were the main object especially when it is
known that the costs amount TO about five
times as much as the fine, and the city. re-
ceives the fine and the mayor and marshal
the costs. The following. taken from
recent issue of the Cleveland Plain Dealer,
meets my version TO ''T'' as to fines. and
| believe such doses" here would meet the
approval of nine-tenths of the respectable
citizens of Springfield:
ANOTHER DEN BROKEN UP.
The inmates of the house of ill-fame at
No. 40 Ohio street. who were arrested
Wednesday night by Sergeant Bradley and
Patrolmen Schmunk and Megerth. appeared
before Judge Hutchins in the police court
Thursday morning, and upon the testimony
of the officers were convicted. Harry Bur-
ton. keeper of the house, was fined 500
and costs and given thirty days; Mary
Harrison and Mollie CurtiSs, inmates of the
same, were each fined $40 and costs. The
case OF Nellie Miller, also an inmate of the
house. is sad one. Nellie
married a worthless wretch. and
not long ago he was convicted of burglary
and larceny by the court Of common pleas
and sent TO the penitentiary. Nellie has
since led life of shame. The court i'm
posed a fine of costs and thirty days in her
case, and the sentence was lenient because
the court hoped she would reform. num-
Der of men who were visiting the place
were each fined $40 and costs"
In conclusion. allow me to ask: Why are
the people pulled from these places always
given the very lowest fines possible? Is it
because they always ''put up the dust" or
is il because ''someuody" wants TO stand in
with Somebody or rats! give it up.
Yours. in sorrow,
SPRINGFIELD, Aug. 8, SO. CosTs.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-04

have had cancer on my face for some
years, extending from one cheek bone across
the nose to the other. 1t has given me great
deal Of pain. at times burning and itching Il
such an extent that it was almost ulbearable
l commenced using Swifts SPECIFIC In May
1885. and have used eight bottles. lt has giVeI
the greatest relief by removing the iniamma
tion ard restoring my general health:
W. BARNES.
Knoxville. Iowa. Sept s. 1885.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-04
Learned TO Pain. With He, Toe,

Five years ago Ida Garrison, Of Denison,
Tex, fen from a tree, and hurt herself so
that she has not ssnce been able to use her
arm She has succeeded in learning to paint.
holding the brush with the toes Of her left
foof
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-04

"And are we then fallen so low? The staid
old Philadelphia Ti,heS seriously advises q Z
Eighth Ohio district TO run even Bob Ken
nedy,' IL he can defeat er.'-Toledo Bee.
Some of Mugwump Boyton's vile secre-
tons have been pumped into the Times,
and il is simply oozing out.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-04

John r Mclean thinks he has diScov-
cred a plot to ruin him. We supposed
John knew himself well enough to know
that he had been working at that plot for
several years.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-04

Josiah l.. Keck, of Cincinnati, who has
for the last month been prospecting in
Kansas, says the stories of drouth out there
are false. as, according TO his observations,
there has been all the rain necessary for the
crOps.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-04

With plenty of fruit, plenty of wheat,
oats and hay. and the prospects of an
abundant corn and potato crop, the country
ought. and will, enjoy q grand business
boJm within the next six months.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-04

Although the present weather is not
such as to forcibly remind one of the i'm
portance of public park, yet the matter
should be kept in mind and the ball keI I
rolling.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-04

The camp meetings and the newspapers
are endeayoring to hold the people down to
the moral level while the ministers are of
taking their annual vacation.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-04

General r. p. Kennedy has some inju-
dicious friends, within and without the
district He ought to muzzle them if he
desires success.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-04

The number of people, who know how 10
run newspaper better than the editor, is
steadily increasing.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-04

The wheat in this county is very abund-
quality. Much Of it is of the third grade
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-04

The cool, bracing August days are de
cidedly refreshing, following on the heels
of the heated term.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-04

1t is not generally known that coal which
remains in store perfectly dry is rendered less
valuable on that account, yet such is the fact
Most coal mines are saturated with water,
and if this is drained of, the coal becomes
finty and valueless Coal stored through the
summer should be sprinkled and kept moist
Boston Budget
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-04

A genius from the Wooden Nutmeg state
has invented clock In which there Is q money
drawer Money can be dssposited at any
time, but can only be removed during one
day in q month Anothsr notion l. in
screwing the clock to its shelf 20 that It can
only Be removed whsn tie drawer b open.
Chicago Herald
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-04
sPRIAG1EL0 PUBLISHING CO.,
SPRINGFIELD, O.
Telephone No. go.

The ink with which this paper is printed
was bought OF Geo. II. Morrill, q CO., s5 and
81 Rose street, New York.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-04
EIGHTH DISTRICT
REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION

The Rep bliean electors of the Eighth Con
gressional district are hereby notified that n
convention viii be held In Springfield, ohio' on
Tuesday, August 18th, 1856,
at II O'Clock a. m, for the purpose OF nomi-
mating a candidate for Representative in the
Fiftieth Congress of the United States.
The basis OF representation in the conyen-
tiOn hall be one delegate for every one hun
dred votes east for J. B. Foraker for Governor
at the October elect on, lSS5, and one for every
fraction thereof of fifty or more.
The several counties in the strict shall be
entitled. respectively, 60 the following number
of delegates, viz:
Clark 80
Champalg .
Logan ,.
Mdulsoil. =
IlCkaNdN -
Total .lq .lq5
By order OF the District Committee.
o. F. SERNISS, Chairman.
HARRY Z. LUTZ. Secretary.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-04

The latest adyices are that Halstead and
Mclean have not yet kissed and made up.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-04

James G.. Blaine will be heard during the
Maine campaign. and his words will have
no uncertain sound.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-04

Ohio got to the front Of the G. A. R. pa,
rade at San Francisco yesterday.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-04

In private life he was an exemplary man
and dies at ripe old age with the conf.
dence and respect Of his people.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-04
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