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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-17
The "TeN O'CLOCK LINES.
An Iudi.n Method OF Fixing the Boun,

An Indian Method OF Fixing the Bound
aries of Grants to White Men.
"That's 10 o'clock line, said an old gen.
tleman, putting his finger on delicate line
on one Of the Grand Pacific maps the other
day.
"What in creation is 10 o'clock linel"
chorused two young companions, as they
traced the line in question from near the
mouth Of the Miami northwest through In
diana.
at was the boundary of an Indian grant
a kind of natural way of surveying. Twas
down with a party once to ratify a treaty by
which a tribe agreed to cede some territory
to the whites. 1t was small matter, but it
was big occasion with the savages Every
thing was ready. The surveyor had his com
pass and telescope, and had mounted them on
a tripod. The head man of the tribe came
up, looked steadily at the Instruments for
awhile, grunted, and returned to the circle
around the council fire. Not a word was
spoken. Soon another Indian got up, walked
sedately to the instruments, grayely examined
them, grunted, and in silence returned to his
place by tho fire. This example was followed
by half dozen other bucks. Then they held
a short consultation, and the head man aruse
and came over to tho white men.
"'That what Indian know he said, draw
ing small circle on the ground with a stick,
that what wEite man know he continued.
drawing a larger circle around the first.
This what nobody know he concluded,
pointing to all without the last circle. White
man know that pointing to the instruments
Indian not know it. Indian know the SUM-
Him never cheat. Him always same Him
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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-17
A Ministry Of Health.

The London Lancet contends that there
ought to be a department of health In the
government Of Great Britain, and that a
minister of health should have a seat in the
cabinet. Public medicine Is preventive, and
as such it can only be effective when it forms
an integral part Of state policy. Surely,
health is not secondary to wealth; and il
trade needs to be specially controlled in the
interests of the state, health promotion has q
not less urgent claim to be considered a con-
stituent part Of policy. The question has
been reopened, and is being agitated by Mr..
Hamer, practical worker in the field OF
health promotion. There are urgent matters
OF sanitary enterprise which call loudly for
help from the government, and which it Is
not only inexpedient but cause OF weakness
to neglect The prime minister who shall
perceive the need and take measures to satisfy
it will deserve well Of his generation and
serve his country.-Scientific American.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-17
Initiative sympath, i'm Politics.

clearer illustration Is shown by the wax
ing fervor Of an ordinary political campaign
Before conventions meet and candidates are
named the feeling Of party Is neutral and
listless, except with . comparatively few in
dividuals. while after the dry bones begin
to stir. The noise Of orators, the moving
professions, the boom Of guns, all the usual
modes Of political managers, gradually warm
up the masses, until men neglect business to
attend the hustings, and shout frantically for
their party and candidates, until the election
Is over, and long sigbs Of relief indicate the
return Of sanity.
What Is all this but the same tendency.
harmlessly directed, that leads to the imita-
tive crimes OF mobs, or the initiative quality
of the Millerite or Flagellanti It is identical
with the leaping, dancing professions of the
middle ages; for, as poiitisians lead, 50 their
followers dance and leap along; unhappily,
not always in as straight line as their ante
types. Principles are not to be undervalued
in politics; the point is, that few appreciate
them. Emotion, rather than analytical dis
cernment, is often the moving power.-A. A.
Sargent in Overland Monthly.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-17
i gracious head crowned by the cruel

his gracious head crowned by the cruel
thorns.
Now the portals of the church door are
suddenly thrown wide open, showing the
square outside bristling with bayonets.
In the doorway appears the platoon of
execution, their guns shining in the
warm, dusty light which falls down from
above Twelve O'Clock rings out from the
belfry.
A voiley of musketry rings out, fol-
lowed by short, painting shrek, and the
corpse of the beggar lies there in the
dusty road, his blood cleaning in the
sunlight stains the the soles of the shoes
of the soldiers as they wheel about; while
the mounted German officers look down
scornfully, as they ride away, upon the
body of the French coward, who died
screaming like woman
Jean Pegolan is returning to his farm.
Sapristi how pleasant 1t is to be home
again. The hens are comfortably scratch
ing in the barnyard, the pigeons cooling
on the roof, the ducks lazily swimming
up and down the pond.
From tho outhouses, which have for
tunately escaped the depredations Of the
Prussians, comes the grave lowing OF the
milch cows, to which the strident neigh
ing of La Grise responds. The sheaves
of wheat upon the granary floor I'LL the
inclosure with a warm, yellow light,
above the piled-up hay threatens to burst
through the low windows.
The farmer of Eyeyettes gives himself
a shake: he feels that his shirt is still
damp upon his back. He enters his house.
A woman-it is his wife-is kneeling by
the bedside She rises at the sound Of the
opening door.
What, they have no. shot your' she
exclaims at was you," she continues,
''who killed the Prussian at the Crois
Verte After you were gone, found the
blouse you wore-there was blood on it. "
keep quiet, keep quiet. 1t is quite
true. Bat you will not betray me''
Have no fear; but you," returns his
wife, with a shudder, 'you-you let
another man be shot in your placer
at was not my fault. Itwas the maire
who made the choice"
"Jean Pegolan you wretch, you
wicked coward-adieu."
PegOlan has fallen into q chair Deep
down in his heart there stirs feeling
akin to remorse. And as the cart drives
off, carrying away with it his wife, who
has left him to return to her parents, he
remains huddled up in his chair. Even
ing draws on. The Saxon battalion
marches away to the sounds of fife and
drum.
The wife and children of the murdered
man are left to die Of hunger But by
this time Jean Pegolan had recovered his
serenity. After all those bandits of Prus-
slams did not burn his farm.-Temple
Bar
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-17
A Ssw Cure for Hay Fever.


The investigation Of the Z. S Hay
Fever association do accord with the
theory of Helmholtz as recorded in one
of Mr. Tyndall's esssysl As the result OF
their Investigations they hold that hay
fever is produced by the Simultaneous ex.
istence o. three conditions, namely, an
external rritant. such as dust or the
pollen of grass. plants, flowers and
cereals; weakened state of the nervous
system. rendering it susceptible to the
irritant and finally, sensitive condition
of the mucous membrane of the nose
The remedy is an application to the
sensitive spot in the nasal mucous MEM
brane of the galvano- cautery or an acid.
altering the surface of the membrane and
destroying its irritability. Once de-
stroyed. il is said the minute nerve
fibers which were oversensitive to irri
tant dust can never reform, and the
cure is thus made permanent. there being
no nerve left capable of transmitting to
the weak nerve centers the impression of
the agent to which the patient is espec-
tally sensitive. The number of applica
tions necessary TO give relief depends, of
course. on the number of sensitive spots,
but with majority of patients about fif-
teen or twenty sittings are required
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-17
Dickens Unde~ the Micro.cop..

In an old secondhand boosktall not
long ago / bought six volumes of
Dickens Household Words''-that is,
the numbers for the first three years.
There are some very clever stories and es-
says in those volumes, all unsigned 1t
is simply shameful. But Charles Dick
ens'' is on every page of the many hundred
comprising the six volumes. How small
the greatest of men are under the micro
scope, and how selfish-when then, IL
ever, they should stand out God-like.-
New York Graphic.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-17
tn, 4 m Tor Refresh ments.
lLoI dDn standari.l

A correspondent says Of the street car
employees: Il have seen a man gulp
down his dinner in less than three minu-
ties, while the horses were being changed,
which he assured me was his only op-
portunity of swallowing any food during
his sixteen hours OF work. A friend who
proposed to establish tramcar men s
rest. was answered by bitter laugh.
and Bless You, miss, first get us time to
rest in, for al present we have none,
Another correspondent says: Il have
observed Sundays that the drivers and
conductors take their meals while the cars
are tually running, which operation in
the case of the driver requires the en-
ployment of one and sometimes both of
his hands in the process of feeding him
self instead of driving his horses
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-17

For attaching holdings and other
light lumber, new kind of nail has been
contrived, which leaves no nail holes. 1t
is made with point at each end and with
an outwardly projecting head or shoulder
midway between the points The nail is
first driven into the wood by means of a
punch which straddles the protruding
point and bears on the head. When
enough have been driven in, the mould
ing is placed over the naiis and driven
down.-Boston Budget.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-17
He Turned Back.

Before Bismarck reconstructed the
map of Europe, and made united Ger
many, dozen little prineipalities used
to annoy travellers by stopping them at
their frontiers, until they had satisfied
the custom house demands A Yankee
once had his carriage stopped at the from
tier of petty princes country. The
Herr Ober, controleur at the custom
house, came forward, and, much to his
indignation, was received in noncha-
liant way. The Yankee was ungentle-
manly enough not to get out of the car
riage, or even to take off his hat The
Herr Ober sharply demanded the keys Of
the tourists trunks, which his subordin-
ate began handling roughly. "Bere,
hands OFF, shouted the Yankee. 81
didn't come from the United States of
America to be controlled by you. Put
those trunks back. I'll not go through
you at all. I'll turn back. I'm in no hurry,
and don't care for losing day. You're no
country, you're only spot I'll 60
round you" And he did-The Argonaut
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-17
Word. of a Sympathetic Student.

The Buffalo Courier doesn't think medical
students intend to become hardened, but sub
mits these few remarks on one of them to show
that they do: Say, can you get me in to
witness the hanging Of the murderer they ar
rested yesteriayf / must Be there. don't
care anything about the show, but must see
how q man works whom he's strangled. I've.
been on the head for two months and I've got.
to put in more time yet. Heads big study.
d'you know it. Heads are mighty scarce up
at our college. They pus FIVE men on stiff,
and We have to hip cents to see who gets the
head Next head get I'm going to take
home with ms. I had ons while ago, and
some 'bloke' eoliared il think we had Otto,s
body up there, but never got a chance to see
for sure. l know 4 day or two after the hang.
Ing We had . brand new one.n-Exchange.
Parisisn Boat Builders Reply.
A rowing club at Crefeld, on the Rhine.
having ordered craft from Mr.. Teller. of
Paris, received this reply: IN accord
ance with the custom Of your country, you
try by every means to procure designs of
French workmanship. We French CODY
none. By incessant labor have ACQUIRED
a European fame, and am afraid Of mo-
body at universal exhibitions, But.
apart from this, can only see one way Of
coming to an understanding. Having
served in the artillery. I hope to help one
day on the taking Of Berlin, and then I
can deliver to you personally the wished
for boat. New York Sun
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-17
IN LOVES GARDEN.
,2Ez

Within the pleasant pastures where feed,
Love blooms away and blossoms bear their seed;
Thistle nor thorn Is suffered there to grow.
Then blow, o every bossoml bud and blow;
Bear blissful fruit; drop seed from blossoms
blown.
What IL b-timss the fond heart mnketh moan,
And the anbidden tear begins 10 fiowf
Happy my lot-thrice happy lot indeed!
Full well ! know that il bleed, bleed
For Ihy sweet sake o Lovei Full well know
olee1 and s4ffer for thy sake alone
-Cnas w arren Stoddard In Overland Monthly.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-17

Parting lovers are sentimental, but a
Massachusetts, girl, on bidding good-by
to her fiance, capped the climax by di-
recting his attention to the Great Dipper
in the starry armament. "You see the sec
ond star in the handle of the dipper,
don't youH YES" "And you see that
faint little star close to the second starr
'Yes, my dear" ''Well, darling, that's
me. '-Harper's Weekly.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-17

His wife Is the only nurse Mr.. Glsdstone
has when his health is broken, and he
gives himself into her hsnds with the do.
cility Of Al infant
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-17


that she and can ever be quite happy
and at ease under the same roof, for have
an idea that she detests me-"
And upon my honor, Clare, believe
you are right. She shall tiud another
home. You and will have nothing but
sunshine in our domestic lives. You don't
mind Grace, do your Grace is devoted to
your"
@And 1 am devoted to Grace shall be
very sorry when We are obliged to part
with her. All, Allan, while we are still
alone, tell me that you can forgive the
trouble have brought upon you through
my unhappy son-poor Grace's entangle-
ment-that terrible wouni which has i'm
periled this dear life. If you had never
known me these things might not have
happened"
"lf | had never known you ! should have
missed knowing true happiness. We must
take the sour with the sweet, the thorns
with the roses, dear love. Life is made so.
AS for Grace, she is a fine, impulsive
creature, created to get into mischief of
some kind in the flush of youth and folly,
like roe caught in thicket And she
might have met your scampish son in the
Louvre all the same had l never met
you"
Hardly, Allan, for it was your money
that gave him thu means of living in
Paris"
Here comes the colonel" said Sir Allan.
Grace came gayly into the sick-room,
bringing her Indian warrior, whose fine,
benevolent cou tenance beamed with
kindly feeling.
my dear Alls,l, this is change for the
better, Lady Darnel, congratulate you,"
he said as he sunk into the chair which
Grace wheeled forward to the hearth. II
was very sorry to leave Darnel while you
were in such critical state; but II had
some particular business in town.
You can speak before father and
mother: they know everything about
Monsieur de Camillac"
Il am very glad of that, Grace First
and foremost then there are your letters
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-17

| Id Can get Weu Wnen ne Is surrounded Dy
| those he loves"
Before the end of November Sir Allen
was well enough to start for the south.
The day before he left Darnel park he had
| decisive interview with his half-sister,
| during which he made it clear to Dora
Darnel that her place was no longer
under the same roof that sheltered her
brothers wife.
Il do not understand in what manner i
have offended Lady Darnel," said Dora,
with an air Of ill-used innocence. II have
absolutely shaved in my desire that every
thing in this house should be as near per
fection as possible If Lady Darnel had
any experience of large establishment
she would be better able to appreciate the
trouble / have taken in her behalf"
Lady Darnel is not unappreciative,
Dora. She has great admiration for your
talents as housekeeper, SO great, in fact,
that her ambition has been aroused by
your example, apd she would like, whep
we come back, to try her hand at house
keeping on her own account, so l shall .
glad if you will plan your future life while
we are away. 1 am sure we shall all be
excellent friends at distance"
Dora paled to the lips, and the hand that
played with her watch-chain was family
tremulous; but she maintained her dignity
as she replied:
Il am deeply grateful to you for my re-
lease, Allan. Residence under Lady Oar
nel's roof has long been painful to me. My
own wants are of the simplest. My poor
little income will enable me to live in Lon
don, and in an intellectual atmosphere,
where hope shall not be misunderstood
as have been here"
you must allow me to double your in
come, as l have always intended if ever
we came to live apart" said Allan, kindly
Dora protested against the idea, but
there was that in her protestation which
assured Sir Allan that she would not be
inflexible
Clare and Grace both left Darnel with
lighter hearts because of the knowledge
that thev would not find Miss Darnel in
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-17


name. 1t is only whisper, yet some
how every one has heard it. Quickly,
quickly those about who have no desire
to be shot or turned out of house and
home take it up-it resounds from every
side.
Jean Pegolan draws great breath of
relief. 1t is not his name that he hears.
1t is that of poor wretch, half wood
cutter, half poacher-a ''red" who voted
non at the plebiscite. The miserable man
has sickly wife and three small chill
dren, of whom the oldest one has Just
begun to run about alone.
The death of the father will leave his
family to die of hunger But if he did
not absolutely kill the Prussian, he is
capable of doing it. Then, too, he is a
beggar-a thief-and the others are rich
farmers, honest tillers of the soil.
Yes, Justice before Mercy
In vain the unhappy wretch protests
his innocence of the crime, affirming that
on the day and evening of the murder he
did not leave his hut. He had hurt him
self the day before in telling a tree. All
day long he lay on his bed; they can
send for his wife, she will bear witness
that he is telling the truth. In vain he
uldSs Hliiis<ll on nlS knees from LnlS one TO
tho other, praying in voice suffocated
with agony for mercy, fer pity, not for
himself, but for his sickly wife, his chill
dren of such tender age. Silence, stern,
inexorable replies to his prayers.
From his corner bathed in sweat, Jean
Pegolan listens to the condemned mans
pleading, dreading that the prayers of
the unhappy wretch may succeed in melt
ing his hearers hard hearts, and he may
obtain the mercy for which he implores
"a useless fear on Pegolan's part. The
peasants are only too relieved to have at
last found way out of their difficulty.
They are anxious to have done with the
matter, to be rid Of the sight of this man,
who kneels there tearing his hair and
shrieking out curses on them for their
'elfishnness and cruelty. And the great
mace ct Co. ha,dr cye- them all:
Telegram-herald., 1886-04-18
WON EN.

A Buckeye girl baby looks at the world
through four eyes.
Mrs. Whitney. of Washington, Is wearing
light mourning for her grandmother, Mrs
Perry.
out of four hundred women who keep
dram shops in New York City, only one -
an American.
Mrs. and Miss Endioott, of Washington,
wear mourning for Mr.. Endicotts step
mother. and accept no invitations.
In China and Japan girls are named after
some beautiful natural object and such
names are common as Cherry flower, Peach.
blossom. Plum blossom, Bamboo leaf, Pine
woods, etc.
Annie Lee Wilson. OF Memphis, strapped
her baby TO her breast and jumped into the
river IN a pathetic letter found on the
dead body of the young mother were these
words God deal gently with an erring
and broken hearted girl and her innocent
little baby as YOU can
Miss Lillian Butler. the belle of I0gans
port. Ind quietly slipped away from home
Thursday and was quietly married 70 MI
/ liam Moorehart. a young man oi Niulmac
+ a neighbOring town. She then returned {.
/ her parents fOr their blessing. II has sinc
T become known that she was engaged z
three Young men besides her husband
Telegram-herald., 1886-04-18
e -
MEN

joaquin Miller threatens TO make Mexico
bis home
Jules Verne can stir about nov, bat i IS
with the aid Of crutches
Judge " d. Kelley is going 10 write =
history # the tariff. paving especial aiien-
tiOn 20 lts later phases
The name Of Gen " Rogers II BHf-
fslo is menelfion in connection WIth The pub
Hc printing office as tae successor Of Sterling
Rounds
The poet Whittier admits having recent
Is destroyed many persona. letters relating
- the abolition agitation a publication ~
which be feared might iniure ihe writers
or their memories
Ex-Senator 4. g. Thurman Vas robbed
recently 81 s70o hv tramp whom be efa-
rIoved The felIoe forged he old Roman 6
name to checks and gef them casnef Al
shops near NJ Thurman home - tei-
umDus.
Charlie = psrneI BIS sent eane1aH
fo Treasurer Pei ey ~ Defr1it express
thanks fer riptens ~ tlAts+t an
stating that ~ las 10 fears ~ FEE ~
among she member. 81 tae National iee
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