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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-23

Curious and interesting particulars of
the actual construction of legendary
weapons are found in some of the Nedas
and the commentaries on the ancient
writings. The bows varied in length from
the length of mans arm to Cubits or
feet, of which the latter dimension was
considered the best. They were made of
metal, horn, or wood: but the best bows
were constructed from the bamboo cut at
the end of autumn The arrows also va
ried in length from feet to 5 or 6. They
were tipped with steel points variously
shaped, needle or lance pointed, semi
circular, dentiform, double edged or
jagged like a saw, and these forms of
points are to-day to be found on the ar
rows of many Of the aboriginal tribes of
India. The shafts We're creased or an
nointed to facilitate their flight; but they
never appear to have been poisoned
Some were altogether made Of iron, and
it is perhaps those to which Curtius al
ludes when he says that some Of the In
dian archers shot with arrows which were
too heavy to lie very manageable.
One characteristic of the archery Of the
ancient Hindus seems to have been pecu-
liar to them alone, which consisted in
shooting number Of arrows at once,
from four to nine at time. The swords
were as in later days, Of various shapes
and sizes, and many localities were cred
tied with producing the best blades.
Those of Bengal and Behar were praised
as tough and capable Of taking fine edge.
The sword considered in the Veda of the
best size must have been a two-handed
weapon, as it was fifty fingers long, with
hilt guarded by an iron netting, probably
resembling the modern pata, or the long
kanda of the Raiput.- -BlackwoOd's Msga-
zine
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-23
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

NOTICE is hereby given that the city Of
" Springfield. Ohio, will receive sealed pro
posals at the Office of the city clerk Of said
city. for furnishing all the material and doing
all the labor for the construction of the stone
abutments for bridge over the c. c. c. 4 |. K.
K. and the |. B. X W. r. r tracks on east High
street. according to plans and specifications
on file in the City Engineers office.
Also, for furnishing all the material and do
ing all the labor for the erection of the iron
Superstructure of said bridge. bidders TO fur
nish their own plans and specifications for
said Superstructure-
All proposals must be for doing said work ac-
cording to the plans. prOies and specifications
in the City Engineer $ office, and the plans and
specifications furnished by the bidders on the
superStruCtUre. must be signed by the full
name Of all parties interested in said bid, and
by some responsible disinteTeSted person as a
guarantee that a contract will be entered into
provided the bid is accepted. and must be on
file in the City Clerk office on or before twelve
o'clock. noon, of Saturday, the 18th day of July.
4. ID. 1885. to be opened and publicly read i'm
mediately after twelve O'Clock Of said day. in
the presence of the Mayor. City Engineer. As
Sistant City Engineer and City Clerk. or any
two Of them and reported TO council at the
first meeting thereafter.
The city council reserves the right TO reject
any or all proposals presented for any reason
they may deem sufficient.
By order of council.
2226s j. 5. SHEwALTER, City Clerk.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-23
Torpedo Bua.s and Moving TOrped"s

Besides stationary torpedoes many tor
pedo boats ana moving torpedoes have
been brought into use. The Whitehead
torpedoes are considered among the best
The are carried aboard the ship and can
be launched at sea against another ship
mile away. They are in general shaped
like great fish An electric wire con-
meets it with its own ship, guides Its
movements and controls its action 1t
moves beneath the surface. Thus far 1t
has been considered very destructive.
There have also been submarine torpedo
boats made by Ericsson and Others, which
are worked by men in them. They are
supplied with fresh air. As yet none OF
them have been used in action. The
French used a torpedo boat in China a
few months ago. She moved with great
velocity upon the surface. She was
manned with a strong crew. She dashed
at the Chinese flagship, fine ironclad,
built according to the most approved En-
glish model In less than two minutes
she passed the space between them.
struck the ship fairly, and literally blew
her to pieces Not Cinnamon escaped.
About twenty officers and men of the tor
pedo boat were shOcked-none were
killed-Gen. d. H. Maury in New York
Star.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-23
Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice,
having had placed in his hands by all East
India missionary the formula of simple
vegetable remedy for the speedy and per
manent cure of Consumption, Bronchitis,
Catarrh, Asthma and all throat and lung
affections, also positive and radical cure
for Nervous Debility and all Nervous Com
plants, after having tested its wonderful
curative powers in thousands of cases, has
felt it his duty to make 1t known to his
suffering fellows. Actuated by this motive
and desire to relieve human suffering, |
will send free of charge, TO all who desire
it, this recipe in German, French or En-
lish, with full directions for preparing and
using. Sent by mail by addressing with
stamp, naming this paper, w. A. NOyes,
li9 Powers Block. Rochester, \. Y.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-23

passed several hours on Mount Mac
Gregor the other day. The DreXel cot
tage remains almost literally as when Gen.
Grant died There are the bed upon which
the illustrious commander breathed his
last, his favorite chair, his garments, IN
cluding dressing gown, slippers and hats,
and even his medicines, cups and the
sponges with which he was wont TO mols-
ten his lips.
You are shown pens with which he
wrote the latter portion of his book and
quantities of paper cut in small sizes by
means of which he was wont to carry on
his share of conversation. A number OF
the beautiful flower pieces wrought in i'm
mortelles sent by the friends of the general
including the huge pillow from The Phila-
delphia Post, are also on view. All these
relics are looked upon by the visitors in
solemn silence Some of them might with
propriety be removed-notabiy the medi-
cines and vessels. Outside the cottage all
looks calm and beautiful
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-23

cONSTANCY.

Although our hands may never clasp in
greeting
With warm fond pressure, whose de-
light bespeaks
The hearts too sudden and too conscious
beating
That sends confessing bushes to our
cheeks;
Although my lips drink not in draughts
elysian
The love that trembles in thy fearful
eyes,
And destiny with wondering, harsh de-
rision
Doth sever all our dear remembered
ties;
Although our paths through alien lands
are turning,
Thine toward the sunrise where new
light CLEANS;
Mine toward the sunset where all hope
seems burning
As night enfolds me with its bitter
dreams;
Although Fate reaches out with cruel
finger
And points to ways far of from thee
and thine,
My heart with thine in every grief will
linger,
Thy heart will answer every joy of
mine.
Daniel f. O'Sullivan in The Current
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-23

A new telegraph, instrument, called the
"Sensophone," has been brought out 1t
derives its name from the fact that the
message is received on the finger by the
sense of touch, instead of by the ear as in
the well known "sOunder." Otherwise
the apparatus is similar to "sounder, "
and consists of an electric magnet, which
is traversed by the signal currents from
the telegraph line and attracts an arma-
ture. The armature operates small
probe or style, which rests againsts the
finger with its point and presses into it so
as TO be felt by the receiver. The attrac-
ton of the armature actuating the probe
is interpreted by the receiver, and is writ
ten down as the message. OF course, the
advantage of the plan is that no sound is
heard, and therefore the telegraph is si-
lent one. A person may also write down
the message with one hand while receiv-
ing it on the other.-Chicago Herald.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-23
The Shakers do not use Cosmetic

but whoever has seen them must have no
ticed the bright, clear complexion of the
Sisters. There is none of that tinge of yell
low about the eyes, no dark brown spots on
the skin. They look bright and cheerful
because they enjoy good health: they main
tain perfect digestion by the Use Of the
Shaker Extract of Roots tSiegefs Syrup.
John Conner writes from Roscoe, Mo-,
Aug. 16, 1854: Il must say word or two
in regard to your great medicine. About
four years ago | was taken down with a
burning in my stomach and rheumatism. |
began growing weak and could not eat
anything. | tried everything | could hear
of but could not find any help. l was in
duced to try bottle of the Shaker Extract
of Roots, and | commenced getting better
at once. have used six bottles, and now
can eat anything without its injuring me.
gladly recommend it to anyone suffering
with Dyspepsia.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-23

The number of peple annually afflicted
with this most annoying malady seems to
be greatly on the increase. The
editor of this journal is an annual victim,
and, with view to discover specific cure.
has tried numerous remedies. OF these
Ely's Cream Balm is by all odds the quick
est and most satisfactory, two applications
greatly allaying the usual symptoms in the
nose and eyes. We would recommend its
use by all subject to hay fever, and we
gladly bear unsolicited testimony to its eff
cacy in our own case. Media,
Pa, Record.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-23
Don't NOu Know

That you cannot afford TO neglect that ca
tarrh Don't you know that ii may lead
to consumption. TO insanity. TO death ?
Don't you know that it can be easily cured?
Don't you know that while the thousand
and one nOstrums you have tried have
utterly failed, that DR.. Sage's Catarrh
Remedy is certain cure? 1t has stood the
test of years, and there are hundreds of
thousands of grateful men and women in
all parts of the country who can testify to
it, efficacy. All druggists.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-23
Advice to Mothers.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, for chill
dren teething, is the prescription of one of
the best female nurses and physicians in
the United States, and has been used for
years with never-failing success by millions
OF mothers for their children. During the
process of teething its value is incalculable.
1t relieves the child from pain, cures dysen-
tery and diarrhea, gripping in the bowels
and wind collie. By giving health TO the
child it rests the mother. Price 25c bottle.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-23

If people troubled with colds would take
Ayers Cherry PectOral before going to
church or places of entertainment they
would avoid coughing, greatly to the COM
fort Of both speakers and hearers. Public
speakers and singers find that the PectOral
wonderfully increases the power and fiexi-
bility of the voice
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-23
Medical Testimony.
100 WEST 18TH STREET.
New YORK. ,Iune q. 1883.


New YORK, June 8, 1883.
Having in the course of large practice
extensively used Allcock's Porous PlasterS
in the various diseases and conditions of the
lungs and plera, and always with success,
recommend their use in that most aggra-
waiting disease, Summer Catarrh. or Hay
Fever; strips of Plaster applied over the
throat and chest will afford great relief
from the choking tickling in the throat,
wheeling, shortness of breath. and pains in
the chest. X. MCCORMICK, NJ. ID.
Thieves have been stealing flowers fsOm
the Boston Public Garden, and John J.
Calvin was detailed TO watch for them.
SO when he saw young man approaching
the other night, he pretended To be asleep,
and the young man, instead of stealing
flowers. tried to steal Galvin's watch, and
was promptly arrested.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-23
NoCure, No Pay.

The terms Never despair and while
there's life there's hope" are the notices of
DR.. McMunn. Treats his patients to cure
them, and uses without prejudice or regard
for schools or ''pathys" whatever will ac-
complish that result A man of 25 years
successful experience. Consultations in
person or by mail free to all. Permanently
located at Springfield. o. Institute. labor
atory and dispensary at A. west High street.
Hours 5 a. m. to 9 D. III.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-23
Why il Ii

That the sale of Hoods Sarsaparilla con-
tinues at such rapidly increasing rate? 1t
is
lSt: Because of the positive curative
value of Hoods Sarsaparilla itself.
I'd: Because of the conclusive evidence
of remarkable cures effected by it, unsur-
passed and seldom equalled by any other
medicine. Send to c. |. Hood II CO.,
Lowell. Mass, for book of many statements
of cures.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-23

A bridge of concrete, thirty feet in span,
with roadway thirteen feet wide and cap
able of supporting safely load of 300 tons
was recently built in Switzerland in single
day. Two months time was allowed for
the complete hardening Of the concrete
after which time heavy traffic began with
out apparent injury to the structure.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-23

Probably the longest coftins used are those
in which dignatarieS of the Catholic church
are buried. They are nine feet in length.
Such a coffin was used at the burial of Car
dinal McClOskey. The extra length is re-
quired for the crown. which is generally
buried with the deceased
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-23

Those who once take DIR. Pierce's pleas
ant Purgatiye Pellets" will never consent
to use any other cathartic. They are pleas
ant to take and mild in their operation.
Smaller than ordinary pills and inclOsed in
glass vials; virtues unimpaired. By drug
gists.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-23

! WILLIS L. CULVER, Of Pavilion. \
Y, says that Gilmore'S Magnetic Elixir
cured him of long standing Throat and
Lung trouble. For sale by TheO Troupe,
druggist
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-23
Oh, to be Rid of Calomel,

Thousands of people who are afflicted
with a diseased liver, indigestion, water
brash, sour stomach, or a generally intOl-
cradle biliOusness, as it is termed, use mer-
curry. This is done reluctantly perhaps, but
the commonplace argument is, ''Oh,
nothing will reach the liver and spleen eX-
eept blue mass; could get something else,
wouldn't use it." Reader, you can; and
that something else is Simmons Liver Reg
ulatOr. 1t is equal in power to blue mass,
and without any Of its injurious effects.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-23
GotO Chautauuua

Via the c. {. c. x |. railway train. which
leaves Springfield at 9:iS a. M. arriving at
the lake at 7:30 the same evening. Ar
have been made to have limited
train No ) stop at Brocton regularly. Pas
>engers can now leave the lake at $50 a. III.
and arrive in Springfield at i:5O p. H., Civ
ing daylight ride in both directions and
save sleepiRg-car fare. Rate-> the same as
via other lines. Take the cool and pleasant
lake route. &. II. KNIGHT, Agl.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-23

There is no one article in the line of med
icines that gives so large return for the
money as a good porous strengthening plall
ter, such as Carter's Smart Weed and Beas-
donna Backache PlaSters. 74e
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-23

Hon. George f. Seney, of Tiffin, o., was
for congress by the democrats
of the fifth district.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-23

st. Jacobs Oil will cure the worst case of
neuralgia in a night. Thousands know this.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-23
BLOOD BALM Co.
Atlanta. Ga.

Lake Chautauqua. the popular summer
resort, directly on the main line of the New
York Penn. Il Ohio railroad. midway be
tween Cincinnati and New York. Highest
navigable body of water on the continent,
1905 feet above the ocean and 723 feet
above Lake Erie; distance. seven miles.
Climate pure and invlgorating. The lake
is 20 miles long, and from l to miles
wide. Lakewood. Fluyanna, Grifiith'S
Point. Bemus Point. Bay View. Raven
wood. Martha'S Vineyard. FaiTpOint and
Point Chautauqua are among the different
resorts on the lake, patroniZed by summer
visitors. There are good hotels at every
point. The famous Chautauqua Assembly
has its headquarters at Chautauqua Lake,
and cOnveneS in July and August of every
year. One of the most popular re-
sorts on the lake is Lakewood.
Here all passenger trains of the New York,
Pennsylvania and Ohio Railroad stop during
the season, it being the Chautauqua Lake
Station. and the distributing point for the
entire Lake. There are two hotels at Lake
wood, both being of immense size, capable
of accommodating five hundred guests each.
Numerous steamers are constantly plying
the Lake transporting visitors to all points.
Those in search of pleasant resort to
spend the summer months cannot tind a
more convenient or delightful place than
Lake Chautauqua. Excursion tickets via
New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio Railroad
are on sale at all local stations and at sta
tons of connecting lines from June 1St,
good for return until October 3lSt.
A. +. CLARK,
Assistant General Passenger Agent.
WM. CLEMENTS, Gen. Supt., Cleveland, o.
J. \. ABBOTT, Gen. PasS'ger Agent, NY.
J. ID. PHLEGER, Tkt. Agt., - Arcade.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-23

GerOnimO's camp was captured. includ
ing meat and herd of horses. The war
riOrS eScaped.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-23
They VIII Not Do It.

Red Star Cough Cure supplies needed
want 1t has no narcotics, and is purely
vegetable
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-23

LADIES, Use GilmOre'S Aromatic Wine
for nervousness and sleeplesSness. For sale
by TheO. Troupe, druggist.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-23

Eggs are said to be cheaper and more
plentiful this year than at any time since
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-23

A bed Of salt thirty feet in thickness has
been struck in Michigan at depth of
$50 feet
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-23
Rlnnd and Money.

The blood of man has much to do IN
shaping his actions during his pilgrimage
through this troublesome world, regardless
of the amount of present or eNpectant
money in pocket or stored away In bank.
Ii is a conceded fact that we appear aS our
blood makes US. and the purer the blood
the happier, healthier. prettier and wiser
we are; hence the Oft-repeated interroga-
tory. How is your blood ?' With pure
streams Of life-giving fluid courSing through
our veins bounding through our hearts and
blowing through our physical frames, our
moralS become better, our constitution
stronger, our intellectual faculties more
acute and grander. and men. women ana
children happier, healthier and more lovely.
The unprecedented demand, the mparal-
leled curative powers. and the unmiStaka-
bic proof from those of unlmpeachable
character and integrity, point with an inner
ring finger to B. B. B.-BUtanic Blood
Balm-aS far the best, the cheapest, the
quickest and the gTandeSt and most power
full blood remedy. ever before known to
mortal man. in the relief and positive cure
of scrofula, rheumatism. skin disease, all
taintS of blood poison, kidney complaints,
old ulcers and sores, cancers, catarrh, etc.
b. B. B. is only about three years old-a
baby in age. giant in poweT-but no rem
edy in America can make or ever has made
such a wonderful showing in its magical
powers IN curing and entirely eradicating
the above complaints, and gigantic sales in
the face Of frenzied opposition and would
be- m"neyed monopolists.
Letters from all points where it is intro
duced are pouring in upon us. speaking in
its l"udeSt praise. Some say they receive
more benefit from one bottle of b. Il. b.
than they have from twenty. thirty and fifty
and even one hundred bottles of bOaSted
decoctiOn of inert and non-medicinal roots
and branches of common forest trees We
hold the proof in black and white, and we
also hold the fort
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-23

All who desire full information about the
cau'e and cure of blood puiSons, Scrofula
and Scrofuious Swellings, Ulcers, Sores,
Rheumatism, Kidney complaints, Catarrh.
etc, can secure by mail, free, a copy Of onr
33-page Illustrated Book of Wonders, filled
with the most wonderful and startling proof
ever brfOr, known.
Address BLOOD BALM Co.
Atlanta Ga
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-23

Carefully read advertisements of the AL
bert Medical Institute.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-23

ScrOfula, and all forms of scrofulOus dis
eases, are rapidly purged by the use of
Ayers Sarsaparilla.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-23
Ohio Southern Railroad.

GOING SOUTH.
Mail and l0:25 am
Bainbridge Accom- 5S5 pm
ARRIVE FRoN SoUTH.
] Mail and EN 4:N pm
Banbrdge Accom-. ........-......-.-..---. 9:lu am
Trains marked thus run daily; all other
trains daily except Sunday.
Train No. has a through coach for Lincoln,
Neb., and through sleeper between Springfield
and Peoria.
Train No. has through sleeper and chair
cars for Peoria. and through sleeper from In
dianapolis 10 Chicago.
Train No has elegant new Woodruff sleeper
Except Saturday through from Columbus to
st. Paul and Minneapolis: also through coach
from Columbus 10 Kansas City, and chair ears
between Columbus and Burlington, Iowa.
All through trains on main line both east
and west have through SleeperS and chair ears
between Columbus and Peoria.
c. +. HENDERSON, General Manager.
II. NJ. BRONSON. q. ?. and I. Agent
u. II. ROACH. General Agent.
WM HEFFsRMAN. Ticket Agent.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-23
DIR. ALBERT

has discovered the greatest cure in the world for
weakness in the back and linn bs In VOln ntary dis
charges, i'm potency, general debility nervousness
lsnguor, confusion OF ideas, Pspitation of the
heart, Iimidity, trembling, dimners Of sight or
giddiness, diseases Of the head, throat, nose
skin, affections Of the liver, lungs, stomach or
bovels-rhose terrible disorders arising from the
solitary habits Of youth-apd secret practices,
blighting their most radiant hopes snticipa-
tions. rendering IN srriage im possible.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-23

Assistant General Passenger Agent.
WM. CLEMENTS, Gen. Supt., Cleveland, o.
J. \. ABBOTT, Gen. PaSS'ger Agent, y. Y.
J. ID. PHLEGER, Tkt. Agt., - Arcade.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-23

of cures.