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

A solitaire diamond Of from one to two and
, half carats remains the favorite ornament
for the engagement ring. For those who like
colored stones, a ruby or a sapphire lin pref
erence to an emerald or pearD is set with
diamond diagonally, or ''cross-head," as it is
called. The bride now gives her fiance an
engagement ring containing cats eye with
diamond each side, or else q sapphire be-
tween diamonds embedded in the gold in
gypsy fashion. The wedding ring is a simple
gold band, not too broad-indeed, very much
more slender than that formerly worn; it
should be Of gold of eighteen or twenty-five
carats, the first being harder and more dur
able, and the latter more yellow.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10
Origin of a Famous Phrase.

The following dispatch, written by
Gen. Mcclellan to his wife, from the col
lection of Col. John p Nicholson, of
Philadelphia, has never before been pub
ished. 1t shows when and by whom
Gen. Hancock was first said to be superb
and explains the origin Of the famous
phrase used by Mr.. Daniel Dougherty in
nominating Gen. Hancock for the presi-
dency.
Williamsburg, May 9, 1862, n p. m.
"Mrs. G. B. Mcclellan: The battle of
Williamsburg has proved brilliant vic
tory We have the enemy's strong works,
the town and all sick and wounded of the
enemy, etc. None of your friends in
jured, though our loss considerable; that
of the enemy severe. The Quaker army
is doing very well. Hancock was superb
yesterday. This is beautiful little town,
and quite old and picturesque.-Phila
delphia Press.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10
Frightened Future Of silk Culture.

Some years ago Edward W Serrell, Jr.,
of New York, undertook TO solve the
problem of the automatic reeling of silk.
1t was difficult one. but it appears that a
satisfactory end has been reached after the
expenditure of several years of labor and con-
siderable SUMS of money. The outcome is a
silk reel which is now being put into opera
tion in the south of France through the CO
operation of some of the leading banking
houses of Lyons. This machinery makes SO
great saving in labor as to largely subor-
dinate this side of the question, and it is for
this reason that the silk raisers of our country
hoped by its aid TO bring their efforts in es-
tablishing silk culture TO successful ter
mination.
Ii the experiments contemplated are
brought to a successful issue, the increasing
of the home market for cocoons may then be
looked into witn greater hopes for success
The market for the product of this estab-
lishment is already an active one, as we i'm
ported during the last fiscal year raw silk to
the value of nearly s20,OO0,OOO The United
States agricultural department is now con-
Quoting experiments with silk.
Though the work mentioned will be the
most important Ct the nature that the depart
ment will carry out during the coming year,
the eltomoiogist, Professor G. V. Riley, who
is charged with this branch Of the depart
ment's labors, will continue the work done in
past years of distributing silk-worm eggs and
sericultural information and literature. He
has recently issued a new manual on silk cul-
ture, which is now being gratuitously dis
tributed. This is a revision of the old pam
phlet published by the department, TO which
much new material of a valuable nature has
been added. The Womens Silk Culture asso-
citation of Philadelphia has received congres-
sional aid and will probably purchase cocoons
during tine coming winter.-Minneapoli
tribune.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10

Il Is found under and near the sea, along
with beds Of wood and coal Sometimes it is
cast out upon shore by the sea, and again
men fish for it with nets Mohammedans at
Mecca burn quantities of it in their worship,
and IL gives out a fragrant smell
But the oldest thing about amber is shown
In the picture. When it flowed out from the
tree first it was soft and sticky, and fell in
drops. II gnats or other insects were In its
way, Of course it caught them and held them.
Then more drops fell and the insect WAS at
length covered all over and buried for ever
Then the gum hardened and the insect was
shut up within amber walls, to remain for
ages, till some men of a new, strange race
found it and treasured it as a great curiosity
have seen a tiny lizard prisoned in the heart
Of piece Of amber half as large as a childis
fist The creatures thus penned fast are of
species unlike any now known upon the
globe.
Amber is found on the coasts of the Baltic
sea, also in Siberia, Greenland and on the
shores of Sicily. 1t has been obtained in
pieces as large as ten to twelve pounds But
it Is not 50 very plentiful any more.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10
SCIENCE AND PROGRESS.
HOW ELECTRIC CABLES ARE LAID
UNDER GROUND.

The Great Lick Telescope for San Fran
cisco-It Is Built at Cambridgeport,
Mass.-SiIk Culture In America-Bun-
dies of Cable Wire.
One great trouble i'll putting telegraph and
telephone wires under ground is the difficulty
of insulating them. In spite of utmost pre-
cautions and coating with extra tubing, the
electric current from one will skip through
the intervening air to another and confuse
messages. 1t is doubtful indeed if there is
any substance altogether non-conductive.
A PittSburg inventor, however, believes he
has a scheme for practically perfect insula-
ton. His invention is given TO the public
through an electric manufacturing company
of that city. BY his plan he claims that tele-
phone, telegraph and electric light wires may
be placed underground without detriment to
the clearneSs of the messages.
The method whereby electricity passes
through the air from one wire TO another is
called induction. This induction is as active
above ground as under, with the difference
that in trenches dug beneath the earth's sur
face the bundles of wire are necessarily
nearer together than in the air, and the force
of induction is stronger.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10
GLOBE REPUBLIC SUNDAY MORNING. OCTOBER TO- 1885

her maids are without Dohnets, even the
brides mother wearing bonnet, made OF the
fabric of her trained dress. At afternoon
weddings in church the bride designates such
of her friends as she wishes to come without
their bonnets, giving the ushers lists of their
names and of the seats assigned to them.
Other guests wear visiting costumes Of cloth,
velvet, or of silk combined with velvet, to
the church, and also at the reception imme-
diately afterward at the house. At evening
weddings iull dress toilets are most worn,
but in this era of infOrmality they are not
obligatory for ladies', as they are for men,
Harpers Bazaar.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10
Pea Vines.

A loft with Slated or open floor is an ex-
cellent place to cure this or any kind Of for
age In the absence of above appliances the
vines may be put in small cocks-narrow but
Highland if the weather is dry several of
these may be thrown together into a larger
cock on the third OF fourth day. Constant
regard should be had to avoid exposing much
surface to sun or dew Hence high and mar
row cocks are recommended II is difficult
to have them properly made by ordinary
hands; this is one of the things a farmer
should personally supervise Guilt
y6tor
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10

fatten my hogs on them using but little
corn. They are the thing for farmers living
in stock law district. One acre will keep
several head Of hogs in good order. Iplant
them in the place Of the common stock pea
between my corn. They can be planted after
cutting oats and will mature by the 18th of
September. They are pulled up with the vine
and can be housed and picked on rainy days.
All planters who raise hogs should get the
ninety-day ground peat. N. H. in New
York World
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10
At FOR nv LOVE.

launch DE golden ereOsy.
Hoist ne the silver sails;
Ltd ,ue rIy waves, thou dancing ses,
war, ms. " favoring gales.
Ut tell the ulght by stars u iigns
IN. soob u stoop and shine. 4
bec~u.- aIy IJVs nath scot tos me. -
BeS. .S- iuy I0Tr Is uIineI
Feb ~. sns ruighty cedar ereS.
Build me . palace fair.
Dv,E It NlIh gold and iSbrv.
tiahs u ~Ith arraS rar-.
k1iug VIDE the gates that par the eea
Ami irT the clarions play,
h-u.1-s rhs day hath dawnrd for me,
nv lave II mIns Tor ayei
10 bid the nightingaies TO sing.
The yearly fountains play.
a melody u love by night,
dream Of night by day.
Tell ye the world it draw not near.
Tell ye the hills and sea,
The glory Of my life is here,
My love hath come 20 mel
-weafheriy.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10

The coat in the picture is to be worn at
home, when man is at his ease, and can lie
upon a sofa or sit with his feet up. 1t is q
moderately long sack coat, made Of cashmere
or light weight cloth. 1t may be lined
throughout with heavy satin, and will fit
well in this case Farmers sateen will make
a good, firm lining. The cord trimmings and
braid may either match the color Of the coat
or contrast with it. \ gray coat with deep
blue trimmings is handsome. Bottle green,
wine color or deep brown are other becoming
colors to select. Such coat would be a very
suitable Christmas present.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10
An Amber Prison.

Amber is a very beautiful clear yellow sub
stance. The ladies are fond OF it to make
beads, bracelets, combs and breastpins. II
looks something like the hardened, transparent
gum OF peach tree, although it is much
prettier. Indeed, amber Is supposed to be
really the gum Of a cone-bearing tree. But
il was tree that went out of existence long
before the present race Of man came intoex-
istence. and so nobody knows much about il
for certain. Amber is very electric. II you
rub piece of it briskly with silk handker-
chief it will drive a bit Of down before it all
over a room
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10
Sand Paper.

Sand paper is at present made with pow
dered glass instead of sand Glass is readily
pulverized by heating it red hot and throw
ing it into water, and finishing the powdering
in an iron mortar. By the use Of sleeves Of
different sizes of mesh the powder can be
separated into various grades, from the finest
dust to very coarse, and these should be kept
separate. A strong paper is tackled down
and covered with strong size of glue, and
the surface covered with powdered glass Of
the desired fineness; when the glue is dry the
surplus glass IS shaken or brushed of. Mus
lin is better than paper, and lasts much
longer In use
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10


Orchard Grass III sown alone,
though it never should la
sown except in mixture. 3 to 4 bushels
Timothy or Herds Grass when
sown with grain in the fall. TO
be followed with clover in the
spring. gl....................l2 l2 to Is quarts.
Timothy, without Clover r.-......l6 l6 to Is quarts.
Red Top, or Brown Top, broad
cast ....-.-..-.- 3 bushels
Blue Grass broadcast ...........2 bushels.
Hungarian Millet. ..........-.....l busheL
Golden Millet let..-......--.-........lLl bushels.
Red Clover, broadcast, after Tim
othy in the spring. ... ....... 10 to l2 quarts.
Red Clover without other Grasses
in the spring. g...............-.l5 Is to Is quarts.
Lucerne, or Alfalfa. broadcast. Is to % pounds
Lucerne. or Alfalfa, drilled. 10 pounds.
White Clover, broadcast ........S pounds
Field Corn, in hills, small va
rieties -.-..-....-.....5 TO quarts
Field Corn, in hills, large va
r1etleS. S.....-........--...-. o 70 quarts
Field Corn, for fodder, sown in
drills 81 feet wide and foot
apart t.......................2 . bushels
Oats and Peas. when sown to-
gether for fodder. .......... 2 bushels Of each
Beets and Mangels, in drills al
ways 80 inches apart 6 to pounds
Carrots, in drills always, 81 inches
apart .........................st to pounds
Turnips and Ruta Bagas, in drills
30 inches apart. art.......-.......2 pounds.
Parsnips in drills, 2 feet apart @ to pounds.
Beans, in drills 2ls feet apart. 2 bushels.
Peas planted alone without any
mixture, in drills 3 feet apart-.S bushels
Potatoes in drills feet apart l2 10 Il bushels.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10
A Four-Ma.ted Center-I,oard schooner.

The new four-masted center-board
schooner Benjamin F. Poole, Of 1,G0S
tons register, is 215 feet over all, $50
feet on keel, 40 feet beam and 20 feet
depth Of hold which includes two full
decks running the entire length Of the
vessel All the houses are on the upper
deck, with short poop around afterhouse
and extending 10 feet forward of it. Her
lower masts are each 100 feet high, with
top masts So feet the former being 2S
and the latter Is inches in diameter.
These lofty sticks, all Oregon pine, spread
5000 yards Of canvas when used to full
sail capacity. The schooner's frame is
Of oak and hackamtack, the whole
sheathed with yellow pine and strongly
iron fastened throughout.-Chicago Her
sid-
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10
InexhaustibIe Fertilizer.

DR.. ". j. Graham, of Dakota, who has been
pursuing prolonged Investigations o. the al.
kali which is more or less abundant on the
western plains, states that the basis Of the al
kali is common salt, derived from rock salt
formation underlying the region; and by per
meation to the surface it there undergoes the
chemical reactions which give it its apparent
form and composition. He believes that the
alkah will afford a valuable and really mex
haustible fertilizing material.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10

Mr.. Irving, who is back at his theatre
in London, made this speech when called
out the other evening: "You want me 10
say something. | have nothing TO say.
Everything / have had to say since we
parted here has been taken out of me by
the American interviewers, but ! might
add that have never been better treated
than when l was across the sens. ."-Ex-
change
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10

How much pleasanter it would be If a
ship could sail always on one tack! No
sooner are we comfortably established
with deck chair and cushions, protect
ing 'vashInak" against the sun, and the
sad story of the cruise of the Jeanette, as
protection against ennui, than the eter-
nal order comes: "Hard-a-lee;' the
sailors echo it and fly TO change all the
sails, jibs, and giblets, and we must shift,
too, or sit in the hot sunlight.-Boston
Traveller
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10

Benzine or naphtha is excellent for cleaning
gloves, but it is too strong for delicate colors
Those of light shades may better be cleansed
by putting on the hand and rubbing with a
piece of sponge dipped in milk; little white
soap may be used also. The greasy nature of
the milk keeps the kid soft and counteracts
the alkaline effects of the soap. Black kid
gloves may be renewed by the application of
a mixture Of sweet oil and ink or the dressing
made for ladies' boots. A crumb of stale
bread rubbed over the glove will often re-
move much dirt
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10
Facts of Interest.

In China and other oriental countries the
tax Is placed wholly on land This is the
ideal state of the Henry George school of
reformers.
Dakota and Michigan have each recently
established a school Of mines and are perfect
ing arrangements for a thorough course of
study under competent instructors
Paper roofs, which are fireproof and give
promise of almost indefinite durability, are
now made.
1t is said now that the eucalyptus tree Is Of
nc good at all to prevent malaria.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10

1. A word meaning to blossom-bchead,
and leave a word meaning to let down. 9
A word meaning fesh-behead, and find a
word meaning to take nourishment A
word meaning at no time-hehead, and find a
word meaning always 4. A word meaning q
piece of furniture-behead, and get word
meaning can. 8 A word meaning autumn
behead, and get word meaning everything.
ADELAIDE JOHNSON.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10
WHAT SHALL WE WEAR


Gentlemen's clothing is becoming more and
more luxurious They say at the watering
places this summer the real "la-de-dah
changed his garments four times day with
the regularity of girl.
A man need not be a dude, however, to en-
JOY the pretty and comfortable lounging coat
in the illustration Ii in a measure takes the
place of the old-fashioned, long skirted, big
fiowered dressing gown, which dangled down
to mems heels, and looked like distress.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10
Civilization of the Arabs.

The Arabs were in a high condition Of
civilization when Europe was in bar5ar-
ism. The Spanish Arabs of the Tenth and
Eleventh centuries, drawing their inspira-
ton, perhaps, from an older civilization,
were as much superior intellectually to
the French, Germans and English of that
age as are these people now to the
Afghans and Turks.-Boston Budget.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10

The actors come in front Of the lamp, and
their shadows are thus shown vividly on the
sheet, their hulk increasing and decreasing
according to distance. When they jump over
the lamp from behind their shadows appear
to descend from the roof, and when they
jump back again-that is, from the sheet
their shadows appear to vanish into the sky
The actors may he dressed in various fan
tastic ways; for instance, an old man may be
represented by boy in his fathers great
coat, tottering along by aid Of a stick; an old
woman may be played by little Kate or Jen-
ny in grandmother's bonnet or shawl, and
Tiny Toddles may be made to appear as a
miniature clown by means Of a paper cap
and large pair Of knickerbockers with legs
stuffed In this way amusing scenes have
been performed; the more activity displayed
by the actors the more fun. Tables, chairs,
etc, may be introduced, and much merri-
ment is caused by one boy jumping over the
back Of another and vanishing at each jump.
Southern Cultivator.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10

The most desirable of the spring blooming
bulbs are hyacmths, tulips, the crocus and
narcissus and snowdrop. Il is not yet too
late 10 plant any OF them in the open ground
TO bloom next spring. 1t must lie done be
fore the ground freezes.
The hyacinths will be the first favorite.
Their variety is infinite. Beg spare bulbs
from your neighbors, or buy them from a re
liable florist, leaving him to select the kinds.
Have the hyacinth bed dug deep and thor
oughly enriched with well-rotted barnyard
manure. Set the bulbs six To eight inches
apart and four inches underground Mingle
the earth beneath the bulbs with n little dry
sand. In the north and northwest a covering
OF leaves or straw should be put over the
bed at the approach of the coldest weather
and allowed to remain till the plants peep
through in spring Plant different kinds to-
gether in the bed, so there will be a contrast
Of color. Some of the hyacinths are so deep
purple as to be nearly black. They range
through the shades Of red and blue. There
are also white ones
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10
To Preserve the Com plexion.

Indian bellies Of Alaska wear a thick
coating of oil and SCOT on their faces
when not In full toilet. This Is said to
preserve the complexion, which, after 9
thorough scrubbing, looks as fair and
smooth as good article Of soft soap
New York Sun.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10

The picture shows how the electric cable is
put underground by the Waring method,
The cable is of heavy lead and is manufac-
tured of various sizes and put together in
many shaped bundles. Mr.. Waring claims
that l 500 telegraph or telephone wires may
be laid in box foot square.
II is said it is easier to talk over R telephone
under ground than through the air. Wires
beneath the earth will be a great improve
ment Neither cyclone, fire, hail nor light
ming will force the news reporter to lay be-
fore the reader the luc&less words Wires
down. Nothing short of an earthquake it.
self will cut of telegraphic communication
with outlying districts, and earthquakes do
not come often.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10
tASAIONlETS.

Invitations TO a wedding or large party
should be sent out quite two weeks before the
event.
In entering dining room at a dinner party
the host leads the way with the lady who is
to sit at his right hand, and the hostess brings
up the rear with the gentleman whom she is
thus to honor.
Elaborate designs Of embroidery are not
now used as much as simpler rows Of feather
and brier stitching, done in white or red on
blue wool, or blue on white, for the collars,
cuffs, vests and borders of morning dresses
for the house, and also for children's dresses
and cloaks
Features in fall fashions are waistcoars of
various kinds, long over draperies, long
waists, short shoulder seams, sleeves loose
above the elbows, full skirts, side panels, lit
tie or no looping TO skirt draperies many but
tons, high tapering hat crowns, high coiffures
and very high dress collars
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10

Ny firsts mean and humble bed,
Where poverty reciines;
You'll find my next on bushes spread
When summers sunbeam shines.
My wholes pleasant, cooling fruit,
That fails not every taste to suit.
The first half of the answer to the above
charads IS the word straw
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10

The most popular PoLYANTHUs NARcIssUs
Of all at present is the very interesting family
OF polyanthus narciSsus That in the illustra-
ton Is white.
In setting into the ground, the narcissus is
to be planted like the tulip, In potting, bury
the neck of the bulb even with the soil The
narcissus can also be forced in water
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10

An amateur iurlifer has just found out
that chestnut horse is not so called on
account of his age, but because OF his col
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10

At noon weddings in church, conducted In
the quiet English fashion. only the bride and
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10

The excellent authority already quoted says
OF the croclis: Only the snOwdrup is earlier.
These plants should lie in every garden, as
the sight of them in spring IS most pleasing.
They should be set about two inches deep
and three inches apart in the garden border.
And one of the lsast uses that is made Of them
and snowdrops, which are treated alike, is "a
set them promiscuously about in the lawn in
che fall; here they bloom as soon as the snow
Is gone and nearly ripen before it is necessary
10 NOV. The different colored varieties of
the crocus should be used, and they give an
unexpected life to the lawn early in the sea
son. Both the crocus and the snowdrop can
be raised and bloomed in the house by Potting
them about an inch apart and keeping them
in a cool, dark place TO make roots, and after
wards giving them light and a little higher
temperature.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10

Here is a very neat pattern for some Of the
light weight wool dresses of autumn and early
winter.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10

large cities, how
ever, from florists
hothouses the win
ter through.
The narcissus, TO
which family be
long the favorfte
jonquils and dafo-
dis, is also a beau
tiful plant for both
early spring bloom
ing and forcing.
There are single
and double plants
of many varieties.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10

Following Is table showing the amount
of seed required TO he sown TO the acre of al
most everything tine farmer grows. 1t is from
SHow the Farm Paws;