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The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-05-22
The Root of the Evil.

To thoroughly cure scrofula it is necessary to strike directly at the root of the evil. This is exactly what Hood 5 Sarsaparilla does, by acting upon the blood, thoroughly cleansing it of all i'm purities, and leaving not even taint of scrofula in the vital fluid. Thousands who have been cured of scrofula by Hoods Sarsaparilla testify to its won derful blood-purifying qualities. Sold by all druggists
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-05-22

felt as insignificant as an honest poli- tician at convention, Even the old negro who stood gaari over tho heap of polished clubs, lost his dignity; that dearest treasure of tho African soul, wont out to nothingne&s, He waved his greasy hat and pointed his long black finger, whilc his voice roarcd like a lion In that wild moment nut tered under my breath is itau African jungle, or a lunatic asylum Wise mother nature changed Ia more suita- hlo accompaniment; the golden light hat turned to leadon grey the fairy clouds were heavy and threatening the sweet seductive voices ot invisible sprites had chanerd into hoarSe nouns My eyes ached with staring, my lips were chappcd and | was stupid and dascd, Scinng the opportunity let my features relapse into Il look oi utter misery -i no longer cared Ia learn thiS amuscment(0 People might snecr ambition was dead within mo Just as these tiiehtml feel ings hc~rt mo. my glance rested en the pitcher whn had vteiouslN sent tho ball out on its journey aud who thcu turned suddenly to face the spectators
 His steps wero hurried Thank the gods, he means tu do something anus ing at last. said with great sigh of relief
 The crowd, mad with cNcttemout still ohecred and appnudcd
 The pitchers manner meant some. thing unusual us hr drew nearer his step. taltorcd his. lips moved trrmu lously, his face pal"d
 Tho strong emotion ol certain victory Is upon hlm,' | sati rousinH to new interest, My pulse lrar"d in sympathy.
 The thrill ot triumph hushod the noisy demonstration kt lea,t that was my interpretation el the -uddru silence of th" crowd
 As he approached near. mS ears ncutely sensitive heard hnm eNclaim my arm is broken
 Al this l arose to my feet and np. plaudcd tnntically My frozen spirit was at tever heat my numb faculties were stirred lo appreciation hy his real stie acting Al last understood hase- tmll Tho pitcher h pretending his handle Is broken, Shficked. overcome with alee IhoneNt moment the crowd gathered about hlm and coneealed hlm from View
 His arm Ia broken. heard Then dead silence \ chlll .truek nc like that experienced e,cr Il stage tragedy panR of grief as if Il might he real Ono rarely ovorcomos this emotinn. if the actor be great
 Surely that ynuth is nn embryo Sal vim exclaimed n tones ui onthusi ilsn
 Ah how hir hcc expresses pain 'rhs intellectual rhar" of baseball pleased me but th" boy wo- absorbed into the great crowd, the crowd melted away
 Giving one swift look of apprehension towards the actors in the scene. and a curiously nmn-cd glance al m" my cn- cort hurried me home 1 had nn i'm prcssion that he was quiY"rnR with in tcrnnl laughter. but 1 n~kod no nprn questions Repeated snnbbing4 had made me cautious
 of course th" broken arm act was the grand final" of the play It Was thrill ing. II wns realistic IL was a nagnih. cent performance but II was not m tho lcnnt funny
 Resides. 1 found out afterwards that the whole thinR was huinbug saw those base ball boyn' the next day. dressed like ordinary people. and they were all men
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-05-22

A lady met two lovely little girls of about the same size and apparently the same age.
 Good morning, little girls. Are you twins?"
 The brown-headed one turned, indig- nantly and replied
 Nom; we're bofe girls '-Des Noimss MqI
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-05-22
Pierce's "Pieasan, Purga,ive Pellets,

Positively Popular Provoke Praise; {; Prove Priceless; Peculiarly Prompt; Perceptibly Potent; Producing Perma- nent Profit; Precluding Pimples and Pustules; Promoting Purity and Peace. Purchase. Price, Petty. Pharmacists Patronizing Pierce Procure Plenty.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-05-22

If artesian weii-borers could begin al the bottom and bore up fewer mistakes would be made-Neso OrLea1as Picay4ne
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-05-22

Those who have felt the torture of rheumatism are the first to buy Salva- ton Oil
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-05-22
Memphis < Little Rock By.

This popular and reliable ropts, with its two aos. ble dsfy pAs.sDkss tfan., k tbs direct and gark roots H siLpans4 EAst. sDoih, csthssst C5o.s eon. aefai4sss at fAtus EDck nna Memphis. Pullman slsspess on nlKbt trains. Only 0ns change fsam Lt tie Rock t0 Hsw York Nspy hours qaiekss than any other route Special iadncefDeats offered sfnigfsatS Ths great through frss9bt iigs b~tween 4ttIe Rock and Esstsra estiss-c -cacsnnssi. LDuisviiis, Memphis, etr,
 Tbiough Diis Of iadins to all posais domestic ssd tors4xr.
 etc. apply t0 Q, MILLER,
 RUDOLPH WINK, UenT Fgf. end Tiek. Ast.
 0snsral Manager. Little Eocf, ASk.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-04-26
stolen Goods Recovered.

Last Friday night the police searched .Iu-
liza Freeman'S house for some goods that
were thought to have been stolen from DIR.
Ramsey'S residence by Tom Harvey, the
colnred boy now in Jail charged with the
robbery. Nothing was found. Saturday
night Officer NicklaS went 10 Freeman :
house to take peep for the goods himself.
She was not at home, and he followed her
Ia house on the Hill where She had gone
He called her aside and told her that he
wanted the stuff that Tom Harvey had
taken To her house and wanted il quickly.
too. She wilted and promised to turn over
all she had. They went Ia her house and
she gave the officer some jelly and Il couple
of cans of Strawberries. She declared that
those were all she had. but admitted that
Tom had brought some other things that
she would not receive. The jelly and
Strawberries We're among the things stolen
ffum DR. RamSey'S
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-04-26
your seats now at Carter's.
New Rnnk HuilninY

Mention was made at the time of the pur-
chase few weeks ago, by the Springfield
Savings Company, of the Prlcg Coates
building, on East Main street, next to the
gas office. The company has now deter
mined 10 demoliSh the old building and
erect in its stead handsome. modern and
cOmnOdiOuS structure, to the lower story of
which they will remove the Springfield Saw
ngS Bank. Architect Cregar has already
been employed to prepare plans and Speci-
fications of the new building which will be-
submitted To the directors for approval. The
building will be but two stories in height.
but it will occupy the altitude of three
full stories. The building will have hand
some front. The work will be done this
: lmmrr.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-04-26
AN EXClIINC RUNAWAY.

Team, Attached To Farm Wagon
Dashe> Into "A Buggy Narrow Escape OF
Child.
At ten o'clock this morning. team he
longing to Charles Hyer. the dairyman.
dashed madly down Main street drawing
heavy farm wagon. Near the intersection
of Main and Market streets the breast
chains gave way, and the tongue of the
wagon dropped down and Steered the team
right into a buggy that happened to be-
standing in front of Blacks dry goods
store. The horses seemed To Try Ia avoid
the buggy, the consequence being that one
went on one side of it and the other un the
oppo>itr side. Little Nina Butts, aged five
wears. who was sitting in the buggy. was
thrown violently to the ground, but won
derful to say, she was not hurt, beyond "A
few scratches on her hands. When picked
up she laughed and rubbed her hands
together. not seeming to realize the
fearful danger from which she had Just eS-
capped. Her sister. Miss Fanny Butts was
i'll Blacks store making some pur-
chaSeS at the time of the accident. The
buggy, which belongs Ia \. W. Butts, was
badly Damaged, but the horse was not in
jured. One of the runaway team was
thrown Ia the sidewalk and the harness had
to be cnt before it could get mp. The other
large bay mare, cut an artery in her left
fore leg just above the houf and the
blood Spnrted in torrents from the wound
The other horse had a few cuts and scratch
rs about its fore legs The injured animals
were taken at once Ia \. I. Wilson. veter-
mary surgeon. corner of Market and North
streets. where the injuries were dressed.
The team started in front of Schneider
Bros. brewery. The driver, Crane Wilson,
a c0lored man, had gone into the brewery,
leaving his team unhitched. in Violation of
a city ordinance. He ought t" be- arrested
and fined for his negligence.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-04-26

The Murry and Murphy company arrived
this morning from Cincinnati, and will b,'
at the Grand this evening. presenting their
metropolitan laughing success, 'Our Irish
Visitors The Boston Globe says:
''Our Irish Visitors" made things very
merry at the Boston Theater last evening
The play is not minStrrl>y, though it con-
tainS singing; 1t is not comedy, though
there are many very funny situations, and
in spite of the fact that there are very many
dramatic situations. it is not drama
There is absolutely no plot about the entire
performance. One laughable situation
slides into another and keepSupa a roar Of mer-
rmrmt from the time the curtain comes up on
the first act until the audience leaves at Il =
end of the performance. MrS>rS. Murray
and Murphy have cOntrived Ia crowd mOrr
real genuine fun into 'Our Irish Visitors"
than has been seen in any new play for Il
long time
Get your seats now AT Carter'S
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-04-26
Black. Opera House Tonight.

The Melville Sisters, DramatiS Company
open their weeks engagement at Blacks
opera house tonight. During the week they
will present the following powerful reper-
toire ''DaniteS." Hazel kirke," Galley
Slave" Queens Evidence. Fate" East
Lynne" and ''ESmeralda.
The company consists of IA people and
is the strongest repertoire company ever
organized. The management will take
great care Ia make this the greatest success
of any popular price engagement ever
played in Springfield. The company come
well recommended by both press and
public, and will no doubt play to crowded
houses. The ''DaniteS," their opening bill
tonight. is Mckee Rankin'S famous and
successful American play, and one that is
brimful of comedy. Every attention will
be given Ia scenic effects and stage appoint
ments. 50 aS 10 make this beyond doubt the
dramatic success of the season. The prices
are within the reach of all Gallery, loo. q;
entire balcony. 2Oc.; entire first floor, SOC.
Reserved seats oh sale at {. ii. Pierce n
Co.'S, without extra charge. To see this
company once i TO see them again.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-04-26
McNi.h. Johnson and SIaviu.

The Washington, d. C.. Post speaks as
follows of the RetinedM inStrels:
People stood in the aiSleS and back of the
orchestra circle, in the doOrwayS and
wherever there was tOOthold. at Ford
last night Those that came late could not
get in. Those who did get in laughed till
their sides ached. and applauded until their
hands were sore. McNSh, johnson 4
Slavin's Refined MinStrelS captured their
audience last night. The introduction was
up to the highest minstrel standard of re-
fined fun. The jokes were mostly stran-
gers. and they were all heartily welcomed.
The singing was first-ciaSS. The boxing
hurleSque was intensely funny. The clog
dancing was good. the solo of Mr.. Doyle
being one of the most artistic performances
ever given here. The specialtir> of John
son. Slavin and McNi>h need no praise
Their parts are recognized each as distinct
and personal creations.
This company will be a; the Grand to
morrow evening. April eth. Seats now on
sale at Carter'S.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-04-26
Deaths Doings.

John II. LorTimer, pioneer resident of
this city and county, died at ll:3O a. III.
Sunday. at his late residence, on North
Center street. from heart trouble of long
standing. Deceased was a prominent and
active factor i'll Prohibition circles, and a
mighty esteemed citizen. He leaves u
family. Notice of the funeral will be- found
elsewhere.
Joseph Hicks, an inmate of the insane
ward of the County Intirnary. died at that
institution this morning, at the age "t ~
years. Funeral will be held tomorrow at
the residence of his mother, Mrs. Jane
Hicks, No 1879 West High.
Benjamin NJ. Gard. of fremont City, a
pioneer citizen and descendant Of one of the
leading families OF the county, died at
midnight Saturday, at the age of seventy.
He received an injury some years ago
from which he never recovered.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-04-26

The Springfield Steam Dye Works, No.
81 North Center street, have just added
some new improvements to their building,
and especially to the bathing department.
4 tirst-claSS 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 of clothing dyed. secured and
cleaned on short notice. and all work war
ranted aS represented. Why have your lace
curtains ruined by having them washed at
a laundry when you can have them cleaned
As nice aS new at the Springfield Steam Dye
works. 2l North Center street? You can
get them done rs cheap as anywhere, and
in superior manner.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-04-26

Milton Crabill, prominent young farmer
of the Selma neighborhood, was attacked
with paralysis Sunday morning, and last
night the report of his death was circulated
Advices late this afternoon are that he is
critically ill, but still alive.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-04-26
AN ALLEGED MISTAKE.
What "a Veteran hgrI"uIturist Has t" Sa,
Anent The Coming Fair.

What u Nctcran tGriCulturist Has to say
Anent The Coming Fair.
Said a veteran member of the Clark
County Agricultural Socety Saturday: Il
think that monStrutIS mistake was made
when the Board introduced an innovation
in the matter of premiums for the coming
fair. You know that at last meeting.
the Beard from mistaken notion "f
making the fair bigger and attracting more
exhibitors and patrons T." il, removed the
limit of confined Ia county and made the
Sp,,rd-ring and cattle department eligible I"
surrounding counties. The result Is as
plain as the nose on your face. There are
professional Stock-eNhibit"rs in Central
Ohio who make business Of sweeping III
premiums. They have a fine herd of cattle.
which they give AN amount OF
attention that no ordinary farmer ever
bestowS On his, and keep
them for the sole purpose of making the
rounds of the fairs. Clark county Is among
the first on the list. and they will come
here and snare in the premiums. y"
farmer can compete WIN these Aliens, ana
thus the man whose interests are here, and
who has helped to build up the fair, gets
left hy one who cares for nothing but the
money, and who just drops in I" make eN-
penSes on his way 10 the state fair
What will the result be ? Clark county
farmers will cease To have anything
Ia do with the exhibition. a. they can't af-
ford to spend money and time for which
they receive no return. This is NOT dist
rict tair, but a Clark County exhibition and
[ believe in preserving il intact a. such
Again, our books offer premiums for
such cattle As Herefords and HolSteiIi>, of
which there are practically none in this
county. but plenty in surrounding terri
tory. These vii! scoop the premiums,
which is a dead loss Ia IsS. In a word, the
new regime will hurt our fair more than
can possibly be realized till the experiment
has been tried once"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-04-26
Excursions to Cincinnati May Musical
Festival.

The Seventh Cincinnati May Musical FeS-
tival will be- held in the great Music Hall,
May 18th t" 22d. There will be- five even
ing concerts. and afternoon concerts on
Thursday. May 10Th, and saturday. May
I'D. The festival chorus will consist of
SiN hundred trained voices. the grand or
chrStra of more than one hundred artists
and distinguished Solui>tS will take the
prominent vocal parts.
Excursion tickets 10 Cincinnati and re-
turn will be- sold at low round trip rates by
the Pitt>burg. Cincinnati and st. Louis
railway lpam-lIandle route) May II tO -,
good for return passage Ia May % inclu-
Sive. For any other information apply To
the nearest ticket agent Of this line
Snecialtir, IN childrrn's straw hats at
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-04-26
EI.ran, Reciininr Chsir Car.

Leave indianapolis at 1880 p. Ill. daily,
and are run through, via |. ID. X 5. Ry
(Decatnr, Springfield and JackSOnvillel, to
KeOkuk. Iowa, without change. Seats in
the cars are free from indianapolis. Through
coaches on day trains to Mississippi River
points without change. Persons going
west, northwest or southwest should apply
10 nearest coupon office for tickets, via
indianapolis, Decatur x Springfield R'y.
indianapolis office, ia South Illinois street.
JOHN 5. LAZARUS,
9ltf+ General Passenger Agent.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-04-26

The Springfield Social and Literary so
ciety (Jewish) will give the closing hop of
the season at the club room in the johnson
building next Thursday evening.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-04-26
Notice..

Jesse ID. Wade, residence unknown. is mott
fed that Mary b. Wade, did, on the 10th day 0i
April, A. D., lSs6, file her petition in the Otfic'
OF the clerk Of the court of common pleas
within and for the county of Clark and the
STATE of ohio, changing the said Jessie ID Wade
with extreme cruelty and asking that she may
be- divorced from the said Jesse ID. Wade. and
for alimony which petition will stand fOI
hearing at the next term Of said court.
April 10. A. D., lsS6.
MARY d. WADE.
JWARREN KErFER. Attorney.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-04-26

Don't fail and see coffee and tea made il
one minute al {. b. Fishers, tomorrow
Tuesday the last day of the exhibition. Y,
humbug
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-04-26
Death ON the Rail.

X. T. McAlliSter. a prominent farmer and
stock dealer of Union county, and an eN-
member of the state board of equalization.
was rum into by train on the New York,
Pennsylvania and Ohio railroad, at Brood
way. at o'clock. Saturday evening.
and 50 injured that he died two hours later
He attempted TO cross in front of pas
senger train, which was going at a hign
rate of speed. and his buggy was demolish-
ed and horse instantly killed He was a
man of great activity in business and p,,-
litical circles. and quite generally known
tho lghout this part of the state
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-04-26
1928. An Old Established 1886
Business for Sale.

Having determined TO go West l
will Offer my entire Merchant Tailor
ing stock with my spring purchase al
wholesale for the next 80 days, and in
the meantime will be pleased TO see all
nv old customers as well as any new
ones, and give them the advantage OF
greatly reduced prices. l mean just
what [ say. ]. W. PHILLIPS,
80 East Main street.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-04-26

Granville j. WOnes, we'll known in local
Odd Fellow circles, today received the fol
lowing self-eNplanatory letter:
CoIUMBUS. O., April 26, lSSG
ChevaIier &. J. WOnes.
DEAR SIR AND BRoTHER:-I, II. NJ
ImniS. colonel OF the first regiment L. NJ.
tender to you the position of commissioner.
with rank of captain, upon my staff. eS-
pc tally urge You to accept the position.
doping you will do 50 at once, | remain
yours, chivalruuSly, II. VI. INNS,
Col. Com'dg lst Reg't =. NJ, Dept. of
Ohio.
Mr.. WOnes will accept the position. The
Patriarch Militant is uniformed rank of
the /. o. o. +.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-04-26

Charles BreSner and Jack Wilson wer,
run in by the police last night for indulginl
in plain drunks.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-04-26

sujP.
Calves Head
BOILED NEArS
Sugar Cured Ham. Ring Dressing.
Tongue. Vinegar Sauce.
H-,~T.
Sirluiu of Beef. Brown tirANy.
Chicken. with Cranberry Sauce
Pork. with Apple Sauce.
Veal. with Currant Jelly.
coin DI~HES.
Pork. Veal. Lamb.
Lobster Salad.
ENTEEES.
Corn Bread.
Beet Heart, a La Mode.
Kidneys. Dreaded.
Turkey Wing. Smnthered with Rice.
Apple DumplingS, Cream Sauce.
VEGETABLES.
SuccOtaSh. scotch Brown Potatoes.
Boiled Hominy. Spinach.
oyster Plant.
PASTRY AND DESERT.
Rhuharb Pie. Custard Pie. Cherry Pie
Strawberry Short Cake. CncOanut Cake.
CitrUn Cake. Lemon Cake.
Lemon Ice Cream.
Green Tea. Coffee Cheese. Butter Min
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-04-26

Straw hats ;. 10, u, &c and - cents at
GuEenheim'S.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-04-26

Ask your neighborS about Cams System
Renovator. For sale by Dr. Casper, Theo.
Troupe and Y. &. ). COblentZ.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-04-26

The following transfers of real estate
have been recorded since last report:
W. l.. Sheets to W. II. Bare, lot in New
Carlisle: $500.
J. e. F. Wilson to Francis 5. Wilson, II
acres land in Harmony township: $50.
John Str;tSSrr to Louisa StraSSer. lot in
BowluSNillt: s., 900.
Elizabeth liallembeck To Mary A. Rowe
kamp lot on Grand avenue, 1000.
Jacob Schneider administrator, I" G. 7.
Frank. lot on Race street: 1900.
John J. Madden to Maria Shorter, lot on
Clifton avenue: $1,000.
John \. Moore to Sarah f. Hickman, lot
on North street: 5000.
J. +. Mc(iTew Ia Charles ID. Swayne, lot
in llOuck'S addition: 81, 900.
:. II. Smith, Jr., to Lewis SwartzbOugh,
two lots in Enon: $3.50.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-04-26

nor SALE - House and lot. also a
j beautiful corner lot. desirably located
in the eastern part of city. House has nYe
rooms. good cellar and Outbuildings. garden.
and finely filtered cistern. Will sell cheap if
sold soon. Address ID. b. Parker. .nOrthwest
corner Mound and GreenmOunt avenue. Him
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-04-26
The Springfield Steam Dye Works.

SpecialtieS IN children's straw hats at
Gugemhrm'S.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-04-26

Boiled WeStDhalia Nam.
Boiled Beef Horse Rad Sh
Roast Beef. Brown GraVy.
Roast South Down Mutton. Currant Jelly.
Roast Ribs of Beef. Brown Potatoes.
Roast Chicken. with Dressing.
Chicken Salad.
FricaSSrrd Chicken. Small Pastry.
Calves Brains. Scrambled in Butter.
Drvlled Ham. French Mustard.
Veal Outlets. Cream Sauce.
Apple FritterS. Fruit Sauc:.
New Asparagus, on Toast.
Mashed Potatoes. New Green Peas.
Sweet Corn. String Beans.
Strwed Tnmators
Fl0rentine Pudding. Wine Sauce.
Orange Cream Pie. Rhubarb Pie.
COcnanut Cake. Lemon Jelly Cake.
Chocolate Cake. White Cake.
Lady Fingers. Maccaronns
Vanilla Ice Cream.
Almonds. PtCans. FllbtrtS.
Oranges. Apples.
American Cheese.
Tea. Sweet Min Coffee.
Thomas Dugan, of the St James, also
had a delicious spread, which was served
in style which did credit To this we'll
known honSe. Following was the bill-of-
fare:
MEM
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-04-26
FOR SALE.

DOR SALE-Business. Complet'' outfit for
L manufacturing rubber stands. stencils, &c
&c Stock on hand sufficient TO start business
immediately. Apply AT law once of J. +. Nc
G-Uw. - East Main street. E2t'