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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-26

The mountain meteorological stations Of
Europe are said TO somewhat excel in their
equipmcuts and appliances anything TO be
found in the western world Among these
appliances is superior kind of arrangement,
or apparatus, for the automatic registration
Of sunshine, the results Of which are tabu-
lated with reference to the period Of possible
sunshine for each day, the record being 50
n1ch per cent of this total On the noun
tain top on which the highest Austrian wealth
or observatory is located is another interest
ing arrangement, namely, a telephone wire
extending from the very summit down to the
village below, this wire in the summer being
suspended on poles, while in winter, on &C
count Of the fierce winds, it is laid upon the
mow, the latter proving good insulator, as
the apparatus works satisfactorily under
these conditions The French, it appears,
have the highest meteorological station in
Europe, and their two largest observatories
are. il is claimed, the best appointed in the
worid-New York Sun.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-26
FORM OF BACK OF BALLOT PAPER.


Election for .................
NorE-The number on the ballot paper is to
correspond with that on the counterfeit
The voter takes the properly marked
ballot into private compartment at the
polling station, and there, with a pencil
provided for the purpose, places cross
on the right hand side and opposite to the
name of each candidate for whom he
votes. Then folding it up SO as to show
the Official mark on the back he leaves the
compartment, exhibits the mark only to
the presiding officer and in his presence
deposits the ballot in the box. Directions
for the guidance of the voter are placarded
outside of every polling station and in
every compartment. II he spoil ballot
paper through inadvertence he can obtain
another. Each candidate may appoint
one officer to attend at each polling place,
and all the officers and agents must take
the oath of secresy. At the close of tho
polls the boxes are sealed and taken
charge of by the returning officer, who
opens the boxes and counts the votes in
the presence of the agents Of the candi-
dates In case of tie the returning
officer gives the casting vote, but all per-
sons, such as agents, clerks and messen-
gers paid for services at an election are
debarred from voting The costs sre
paid by the returning officer who must
be reimbursed by the candidates or their
proposers or seconders in equal shares.
A BASIS FOR REFORM.
Mr.. Rice thinks that this system OF
balloting is much superior to our own,
but he would use it only as a basis for q
radical reform in our method. though he
does not undertake to define the mOdifica-
tions which he regards as necessary. He
would also adopt the plan of making tho
expenses of an election a charge upon the
public, for the two chief evils of our
present system seem to him to be the
unlimited and virtually compulsory dis
bursement of money by the candidate or
his supporters, and the frequent failure
of the present mode Of voting to correctly
record the popular verdict" The English
and Australian plan of balloting he finds
prevents bribery and corruption, and the
assumption by the state of the expenses
Of elections would help to purify our poll
tics by taking away from money its power
in elections.
OF course, il elections were conducted
at the cost OF the government some restric-
tions would need to be imposed to prevent
mems placing their names on the list Of
candidates from mere love of notoriety.
In Australia every candidate is required
TO deposit fixed sum before his name is
entered, and il he fails to poll more than a
certain proportion of the votes obtained
by that one of the successful candidates
who receives the smallest number of
votes, the deposit is forfeited to the state.
In England it has been proposed 70 make
any candidate responsible for his own ex-
pensesswhO fails to poll one-eighth of the
constituency at least. Another PROPOSE
tion is TO require large list of indorsing
voters, and thus indirectly to abolish
the corruptions Of primary politics, for
the candidate would be put up by the
people rather than by a caucus or nomi-
Mating convention. New York Sun.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-26
which Goes First ?

When a lady and gentleman 60 up and down
stairs, which precedes' JABE.
In going up stairs the gen ileman quietly
steps in front Of the lady, and with a half
bow precedes her up the flight In coming
down stairs, however, the order is reversed,
and the lady goes first This rule still holds,
though it was made in the old days when it
was thought shocking for man to see 8 wo-
mans foot, at least any further than the end
Of her toes woman's foot was thought to
be a very bad thing.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-26

dries up what is left on. The usual way Is 10
pour water to this and put it back on the
stove; now the water will take hours 10 soak
through the hard crust that coats the bottom
Of the saucepan, which, having been set back
on the stove, is baking still harder. When
the musb is poured from the saucepan, after
it has stood on q cool spot for 9 few minutes,
you viii tind that the bottom Is no longer
baking hot, and If, for the sake Of expert
ment, YOU take spoon Immediately, you will
find the cake on the bottom will peel away
and leave it clsan.-Good Housekeeping.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-26
by Mrs Laura c. Holloway, and publ
by Funk & Wagnalls, New York city.
Temper of Steel.

How is the temper" Of steel gained, how lost
and how restoredr IS9UTRER-
The most characteristic property Of steel Is
the readiness with which it can be item
persd," that Is to say, made hard or soft at
will Knives and other steel blades are made
hard and brittle-so that they will take an
edge" as it is callsd-by heating them, and
then suddenly cooling them. Take an old
steel table knife and experiment on it. Heat
1t redhot. Let it cool gradually. 1t will be
soft and will bend almost like lead. Heat it
redhot again. Plunge it into cold water. It
will come out hard like a knife blade once
more 1t has had its temper lost and restored
10 it again, and your question Is answered.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-26
ETIQUETTE.
Small, Social Forms which Differ In
Different Localities.

Small, Social Forms which Differ In
Different Localities.
1t has been often slid that the best single
rlile of etiquette is to do unto others as you
would have others do unto you. But this rule
is hardly complete enough for the guidance Of
. young Hlan who first goes into what is called
society. There are many details which it is
essential one should learn. These often differ
In different places. For instance, in America
it is customary for lady to speak to a gen.
tleman acquaintance first on the street On
the continent OF Europe the rule is reversed
Travel familiarizes one with the different in
terpretations of etiquette in different coun-
tries, and shows one that after all there are no
fixed rules for all places. They are, in every
place, but triiing barriers to protect people
from Doors or bores, and are of no intrinsic
Importance The most delightful society il
that in which the members are so well versed
in rules of etiquette that they can readily
discover when to use and when to dispense
with them
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-26
Manufacturing Car Wheels.

A new method of manufacturing car
wheels has been tested at Wilkesbarre,
Pa, with satisfactory results. BY the old
method three men could make only eigh-
teen wheels per day of twelve hours BY
the new process the same number of men
ute, or 720 per day. One of the principal
features Of the new method is the use of
q steel core instead of one Of sand in cast
ing the wheel. The core is removed by
knocking out the center key, leaving the
hole perfectly true and ready to be put
upon the axle at once without dressing or
boring. Boston Budget.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-26
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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-26
Soothing Drops.

The best liniment for rheumatism Is made
by taking one part of turpentine and two Of
olive oil 1t is also good for neuralgia.
Don't forget to give the baby a drink of
water three or four times day. The nursing
baby cries oftener from thirst than hunger
oprepare an egg for a sick person, beat
the egg until very light; add seasoning to
taste, and then steam until thoroughly
warmed through. This will not take more
than two minutes. The most delicate
stomach will be able to digest it.
Never enter sick room in a state of per
spiration, as the minute you become cold.your
pores absorb. Do not approach contagious
diseases with an empty stomach, nor sit. be-
tween the sick and the fire, because the heat
attracts the vapor-Medicsl Brief.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-26

large cities, and is rapidly spreading among
the smaller ones. An organ Of the mind cure
fraternity has been started in Boston, of
course. 1t is called Mental Healing, and is
published monthly. Many of the most in
telligent persons in the country have given in
their adhesion to the faith. Physicians have
long been agreed that the mind has the
greatest possible influence on the body. If a
patient caa be persuaded that he is getting
better, that very thought draws to him
healthful currents from the atmosphere, and
he recovers far more rapidly. In brief, as
concerning the mind cure, all intelligent per
sons srs agreed that there is at least grain
Of truth IN it.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-26
1, an Introduction Reouir.d.

Il am invited TO an entertainment never
meet any one in the house, or know the
daughter but not the host and hostess. What
shall do about speaking to themi Shall l
get soms one to present mer
This is a question which often puzzles those
who do not stop to think. An invitation to
q house gives one an acquaintance with all
the family under its roof. There is no neces-
Ety for an introduction. On entering the
drawing room 1t is proper to step to where the
host and hostess are receiving. 1t is also proper
to speak to any Of the family, and before de-
parture leave should also be taken of those
who are at home
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-26

Consideration for tho feelings of others
should be carried into every department Of
life. Errors and oversights ought never to be
dealt with severely unless they become habit
ual We are all liable to make them, and.
when we do, wish to be treated leniently.
There is a story Of a bank president who
threatened to discharge a clerk if he did not
find a missing paper. The clerk was in de-
spair. He hunted everywhere without sue
cess At last, seeing the presidents overcoat
hanging where he could examine it without
detection, he explored the pockets and found
the paper. When we abuse others for errors,
let US be sure we never make one ourselves.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-26

sbate. Yet, if when the physician came, be
we're to say, open the window, take of all
the blankets but one, give him a cool sponge
bath and let him have nothing but milk,
cracked ice and cold water" and then go
away without prescribing further, the
friends of the sufferer would shake their
heads and sigh to one another: I'VE must
send for some one else at once. How can be
get well without medicinen Whereas the
doctor has really done much more to promote
the recovery of the sufferer than II he had
left him in the unsanitary condition in which
he found him, and prescribe quinine and AGO
mite ad ibitum-GOod Housekeeping.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-26
Mince Pie.

Mix four pounds of cold, lean, boiled meat
chopped fine; nine pounds OF chopped apples;
pound and one-half of suet, chopped fine;
five pounds of sugar; three teaspoonfuls of
ground cloves; ten teaspoonfuls Of ground
cinnamon; five teaspoonfuls Of ground mace;
one teaspoonful of ground black pepper; six
tablespoonfuls Of salt; one quart of cider and
vinegar mixed with one quart Of molasses;
add the juice and grated rind Of two lemons
and keep this mince meat in stone jars II it
becomes too dIy add more liquor when max
Ing the pies.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-26
FASHlONCETS.

Ladies, don't wear your high crowned bon.
nets to the theatre or opera. Take them
off or wear low crowned ones.
At the recent breakfast given by Sorosis to
Jenny June many ladies wore their bonnets.
This is wholly contrary to English etiquette,
and besides, it is very uncomfortable to eat
with bonnet strings around the throat
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-26

An old dog trainer told Mr.. Allan Forman:
There is no limit to the number of things
an intelligent dog can be made to do All it
needs is patience, perseverance and praise on
the part of the teacher.
always persuade, il possible; never drive
when it can DO avoided, and you will find that
you will have but little difficulty in teaching
all you want him to learn
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-26
Points snd Pointers.

1t is bad manners to dip bread in tea or
coffee at table. Never do it unless when
alone in a sick room
1t is not proper to tilt a soup plate or uss q
teaspoon to gather up the last drops. It
would be very inelegant.
Afternoon receptions where there are music,
elocution and lectures are taking the place of
afternoon teas in New York
In introducing lady and gentleman al
ways introduce the gentleman to the lady.
Say Mrs. Jones, allow me to present Mr.
Jenkins, or simply. AIRS. Jones, Mr.. Jen-
kins"
The fashionable cards for ladies are now
nearly square, though these have not super.
seded the longer cards lately used, as many
ladies prefer the latter. The name Is printed
upon them in ipt
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-26

or the common notion that electricity
plays an important part in the production
of earthquakes, Professor Joseph lie
Conte well says: Il never heard or read
the slightest scientific proof of this theory.
Electricity has taken hold of the popular
imagination so that any inexpiicable thing
is explained by electricity For example,
vital force, nerve force, etc, are inexpli-
cable, so many lay it to electrical force.
So also with rthquakes-electricity Is
made the scapegoat ''-Arkansaw TRAY.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-26

Baby boys caps are of knit wool, trimmed
at the top in front with three woolen pom
pons The three pompons, set in cluster,
are often Of three different colors. Many
ladies knit the pretty caps at home, and make
full, pretty yarn border around them. To
make a pompon, wind the yarn 200 times
around three fingers, tie through the center,
cut both sides and trim close.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-26

In q recent newspaper reference was made, edi.
tcrially, to a cook book being prepared by Mrs.
Holloway. 1t discards animal food altogether.
Can you say where the book Is or will be pub
ishedt Publish answer In column Of questions
and answers, and obiige, VEoETARiAs.
I. - -.ri-d fhs Buddhist Diet Book, written
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-26
AL AROUND The HOUSE.
Brides, Housekeepers and Girls Will Find
This Column Useful.

This Column Useful.
A word about saucepans. Do you know,
and will you believe, that you may save all
the labor Of scraping saucepans in which
oatmeal or mush has been boAed, by simply
observing one precautioni Instead of taking
1t boiling from the fire and pouring it out
into the dish, let il stand on the table for five
minutes before you pour it from the sauce
pan. do not mean that you are TO leave it
long enough TO get cool; the mush and oat-
meal porridge hold the heat so long that five
minutes away from the fire will make little
psrceptible difference, except TO the bottom
Of the saucepan. II you notice when you
pour mush boiling from the saucepan you
-da And the heat of the bottom instantly
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-26

p,ants The flowers of some are so irregular
and grotesque that they are absolutely be-
yond description. Some orchids are epiphytes,
living only on air, apparently. Bind one of
them fast TO a post, piece of pottery or any
thing of that kind, simply to bold it, and 1t
win grow and thrive as though its roots were
planted in the eternal earth.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-26
WHAT SHALL WE WEAR?
RECEPTION GoWNS--ARTiSTIc COL
LAR AND CUFF BUTTONS.

Demi-Tratned Dresses-Donr Wear . Bon
net at . Public Brsakfast-Dress for
Semi Occasions - Handsome Reception
Toilets.
Dresses for semi-grsnd occasions, such as
afternoon receptions or evening at homes"
are much in demand, and great attention Is
paid to their artistic building. A lady has
certain afternoons at home when her friends
may call, and these generally extend into the
evening. There Is a difference of opinion
whether woman shall wear her bonnet. at
PLAIN reception or not. If she expects to re-
main an hour or So it is well TO take the bon
net off; but if she only remains few minutes
she may leave it on, provided it is pretty and
becoming. A good rule is this: Ii you look
better with your bonnet on, leave it on; II
of, take it of. Most ladies look prettier
hafahaa1ai
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-26

What Is the cost Of first class ironclad' L
The government recently advertised for
bids for cruisers. The amounts for which
bidders offered to build one of these cruisers
ran from 81, ,25O, 600 to 81 10000
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-26
"PernieIous Activity"

Who first made use Of the phrase, 'Pernicious
sctivity," which | see in the newspapers 80 much'
JAYETK-SEA
President Cleveland; and it is good one.
He used it in reference to employees of the
United States government who took toe much
part In partisan politics.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-26

The question is frequently asked, whether
host or a guest in a house, when bedtime
comes, should make the first move in going to
bed The only rule in such a case seems to
be rule of common sense. Ii would be per-
fectly proper for the one first becoming sleepy
to leave the other to go to bed without any
ceremony except to say good night.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-26
BeheadinE.

The name Of q southern state Behead and
leave knowing. Behead again and leave
something to sell. Behead again and leave a
verb, one form Of the verb to be. Behead
finally and leave Latin word often used in
law phrases
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-26
Poetic Grammar.

II this request Is not beyond the bounds OF your
question column will you please TO publish 'Ostier
Joe" There is a little bit OF rhyme, something
to this effect: noun Is the name; q verb, etc. ;
and 50 on through the principles of grammar;
about eight lines In the rhyme. Could you pub
hsh that! SUBSCRIBER
I'Ostler joe is too long to print in this
column Subscriber" will find the full poem
In the book of selections for readings and
recitations prepared by Mrs. James Brown
Potter. The little poem on grammar, to
which you refer, is probably the following.
whose author is unfortunately unknown:
Three little words you often ESQ.,
Are articles 9, an and the.
A Douns the name Of anything,
As school, or garden, hoop or swing.
Adjectives. the kind OF noun,
As, great, small, pretty, white or brown
Instead OF nouns the pronouns stand
Her head his face, your arm, my hand
v
Verbs tell somethiug to be done
To read, count laugh sing, jump or run
vi.
How things are done the adverbs tell
As slowly, quickly, III or well.
Conjunctions join the words together
As men and women, wind or weather.
Will
The proposition stands before
noun, as in, or through the door.
The lnterjecrion shows surprise,
As Oh! how pretty, All! how wise.
The whole are called nine parts Of speech.
Which reading, writing speaking teach
tSeveral questions remain over to be an
suered in future.1
Very singular Document.
Odessa and st. Petersburg papers pub
lish a singular document, which is moth
ing less than formal treaty between one
Ljsjkevich, the manager of an estate in
the government of kiev, and a neighbor-
ing peasant woman who passed for very
powerful witch. He greatly feared
blight for his crop of beetroot, and for the
honorarium Of eighteen rubles she under
took 10 ward off the danger by her magic
spells after the 21st of May. Should the
blight reappear she was TO be bound to
repeat the incantations gratis. One por
ton OF the enchantment consisted in the
witch's walking over the endangered
fields at night in costume the meager
ness of which may be more easily imagined
than described. Herald.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-26

Why do unslit chestnuts crack with q loud noise
when rosstedf AssEC.
Because they contain air, which the heat
expands. Not being able to escape, it presses
on the rind until finally it bursts, making tho
cracking noise.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-26
COLLAR AND CUFF BUTTONS.

Antique designs and bizarre and novel
ones are much sought after. The buttons,
however, are smaller and less fashy in ap-
pearancs than they were some time ago
They are real works of art Sleeve buttons
are now universally made with a sliding
lever, so that they can be unshipped, 50 TO
speak, and the shank put through the button
hole without trouble or tearing
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-26

Here are some of the bewest and most
artistic designs in sleeve and collar buttons.
Many of them are now made of silver, finished
with dull, smoked or bronze surface.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-26
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.
Here You Find Out What You Want to
Know.

"A Gerraan" writes, and very properly too,
that the statue next in size to Bartholdi's Lib
erty Is tie German statue of Arminius, $50
feet high 1t stand upon a high mound, in q
forest called the Teutonberger Wald, and was
designed and built by Won Bandel. The
Arminius, therefore, is the second highest
statue in the world
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-26

dove. As the flower
expands this drops
and moves down
ward till the dove
seems TO be stand
ing upon it, The
flower is white, and
Of exquisite beauty.
In the second
picture is seen the
plant which bears
the Holy Ghost
flower.
Darwin studied
orchids for many
years, and made
some remarkable
discoveries about
them. And, in
deed, one might
spend a lifetime
studying this won
derful family of