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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-23
Californi Ia Fruit Production.

1t was foreseen years ago that California
would produce ten times as much fruit as
would meet the wants of local con sumption.
THat point is now believed to have been
reached. yet fruit culture is still in its in
fancy there. The only limit to production
seems 10 be the foreign demand, and fruit
growers are anxiously casting about to find
markets for their crops They have held
several conventions to consider the subject,
and will soon hold another. 1t is expected
that they will be enabled to send two freight
trains Of fruit per week to the eastern
markets next year, and il the business is
pooled it can be made profitable, otherwise
not The element Of cooperation is essen
tial to success
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-23
Made Them Step Lively.

lSt. Louis Globe Democrat
Just near the spring a certain part OF the
soil produces singular manifestations
Young men and old women and children no
sooner touch it than they display ANA zing
alscrity in getting away. They then may
generally be observed to gazs at their arms
and limbs in a dazsd sort of way, as though
not quite certain that they are intact
Inside the works the engineer or other EN-
ploye grins maliciously. 1t is because he
understands that hardly four inches below
the surface OF the ground is an electric
wire. The percolation of the water through
the soil has made it All excellent conductor.
hence the antics Of the unwary investi-
gator
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-23
Skin Diseases from Cats.


The cat was evidently domesticated at a
much later psriod in human history than
the dog, but it also is active in spreading
diseases, If it doss not originate any of
them. Several forms Of skin disease affect
the cat generally derived from children
with which 1t associates Ringworm and
fayuS (Scali-heai) have been conveyed from
the cat to those who have caressed it, and
diphtheria has been spreal by the same
means No doubt the fur of the cat or dog
conveys the virus of smallpox, scarlatina
and measles as we'll, although in justice it
must be said, the evidence is not so clear in
relation to thsss diseases as it is relative to
diphthe<la and ring worm
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-23
THE ArgOnaut. ]

A society has recently been started in
London for the suppression Of mendicancy
1t has already succee lei in capturing 200, =
900 begging letters written by professional
beggars, and CO. 900 of the scamps have been
run down by the police. One Of these fell
lows had been making quite a large income
by carrying around with him tongue in a
bottle Of alcohol, which label on the bottle
stated to be his own tongue, lost by a surgi-
cal operation An examination showed it
to be a sleeps tongue.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-23
A Cause of InfeIicity.

Dentistry has made rapid strides within
the past few years. and the use Of ane sthet-
les has robbed it Of many Of its terrors. The
teeth occupy a very important position in
life-far more important than many imag-
ine-and neglect of them causes trouble in
many ways 1t is even quite possible that
many cases Of matrimonial infslicity could
be traced directly To neglected or decayed
teeth, for. as leading poet recently re-
marked, 1T would seem as if bad teeth
must necessarily destroy all sentimental re-
lations"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-23
According to the TaImud.



A bath has been ESTABLISHED at Albany,
n Y, where orthodox Jews may baths
in accordance with the requirements OF ths
Talmud. This custom i still observed
throughout the Old World, and in some
places in this country. Bafors the estab-
lishment of the bath in Albany many jew
ish women went from there to New York
for the purpo-e Of performing the rita.
There are only two other baths of the kind
in the Unitel States.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-23

The sculptor to whom was awarded the
contract for a statue of Lonfelluw offers a
seated figure, with cloak thrown back on
the chair aud the left leg covered. The left
hand holds a roll of manuscript, and the
right hani hangs over the arm Of the chair.
The square at the head Of State street, Bos-
ton, has been chosen for the monument
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-23
Another OIL Region.
Chicago Times

Traces of oil have been discovered in
Dickson county, Virginia, and shafts sunk
to ascertain the strength of the stream.
Twelve barrels per day flow from an open
ing made TO one Of the streamS Parties
acquainted with the oil regions OF Pennsyl-
ysnia pronounce the oil in Dick son county
as good as that The land holders in the
region of the oil have a bonanza in this new
development
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-23

DIR. Phipson, in a German scientific
journal, advocates the general use of sugar
as an article Of diet, not simply as a pleas
ing addition to food. He atfirrus that dur
ing forty years he has eaten at least quar-
ter of a pound of sugar daily, not counting
sugar-formin1 substances taken at the same
time, and has been benefited by it-Boston
Budget
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-23

The polite evasions OF the truth which
certain moralistS deem t. be without sin
should, at all events, be practiced with
discretion. A French paper tells a story Of
a minister, who, when hsniei the card OF
some one who wi.hsl to see him, said;
Tell the gentleman l am exceedingly sorry
that am not in"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-23
A Texas Cattle Queen.

Mrs. Rrgsrs, the cattle queen OF Texas,
inherited from her first husband herd of
5000 cattle. The widow managed the bus.
iness and in due time marrIe1 q preacher
twenty years younger than herself, who
had seven children She attends tO her es-
tate herself, rides among her cowboys on
horseback and can tell just what a promis-
ing steer or COW is worth at any size or age
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-23
Calico for China

lNA4Nero StOihahi
The British manufacturers have been ac
customed to make a poor quality Of cotton
cloth and stiffen it with sizing for the Chi
nese market II is now learned that the
Celestials have become tired Of the stuff and
are buying good American cations at little
hipher prica
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-23
May Fave Forgotten.

Even our fathers may forget the number
of tons of hay they pitched when they were
young; the cords of wood they cut per day
that had a knot in every length The good
old days were doubtless mighty mean. and
it is blest phase of human nature that
snables US to remember best the pleasant
and forget the painful
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-23
The Looko., Mountain Railroad.

Eight hundred foat of the Look out Mount
ain railroad have been graded and made
ready for the rail'. The total length Of the
road will be 4, 2J0 feet By May. it i ex-
pected, people will be transported by rail to
the place above the clouds where Hooker
fought his famous battle
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-23

A German paper says that forty parts of
paper pulp. ten parts Of water. one part of
gelatine, and one part Of bichromate of
potash, with ton parts of phosphorescent
powder, will make paper watch will shine
in the dark, and which will be suitable for
labels signs etc
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-23

declare TO you that no matter what your
trouble you can drop it by the simple pro
cess Of relaxation Anxiety is a buzz wheel
you hold close in your arms, and the more
it rends you the tighter you hold it until
your organism is wrecked. But drop it,
! say; relax; let it go; it does not hold you;
you hold it 1t falls to the ground by the
natural laws of gravitatiOu the moment you
cease to hold it; and in tnat self-same mo-
ment hope comes-the heavenly guest-and
makes her abode with you.-Helen Wilmans
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-23

The most popular way of hocussing
customer in San Francisco dive is to wet
the inside of glass with beer, puff tobacco
smoke into it until thick. filmy coating
has been formed, which is allowed to dry;
then, when the gay revel has begun the
glass is filed with beer and given TO the
victim, who keels over as If smitten by q
clnh
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-23
DAIRY SohooIs TOR new IorK,

There is talk of establishing dairy schools
In some parts OF New York to teach dairy
maids and others how to make butter and
cheese They are to be modelled after those
IN R--i--1 II Ireland
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-23

The Russian government has decided
hat liquors shall be retsiled only in hotels
and eating hou >eS As re ,ut Of this elict
10000 vonds shops will be closed on Jan. l,
1919
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-23

In the schools Of Copenhagen twenty four
boys out of every 100 suffer from headache.
They study too much-sight hours day
and do not romp enough.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-23

The new Notifications around Paris are
no safeguard, according to German military
authorities, but its siege would bs more
difficult than In 1870
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-23

Last year 29J railway locomotives, cost
ing aim st s. 900, 0OO. were built in the
United States ani exported for use in
foreign countrieS
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-23

Whitehall Times: The individual who
sntertains thought wouldn't always like
neighbor to see his guest
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-23

A blue-eyed, faxen-haired darling. while
Iayng her prayer, the other night con
cluded, suddenly, to ask blessing upon her
two uncles- 1t 50 happened that she had
seen one OF the latter but little, AMI was not
very familiar with his name, and this is
what she said:
"Ohl DDd, pease bess Uncle Dim an'-an'
forgetting the namsl dat other felIer, Uncle
Dim's buther."
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-23

There is but one millionaire in Nebraska,
and only tel persons who are rated as high
As 500 900
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-23

The Seine is being stocked with American
salmon
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-23

One-sixth of the whole number Of prison
ers in the Maine penitentisry are serving
life sentences
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-23
WHAT IT LEADS To.

~ has seen amhishun leai de owner OF one
poo ole white mule t. fselin' dat he mus'
hev a span of shiney black OnsI, an he went
to prison fur fifteen Vars. | has see.
ambishun Lad de man who couldn't pay 10
dollars a month rent go of an steal a bal
Of cotton an sell it to make de fu,t paym al
on a manshun hevin' front an back star
an only one pane of glass To each wInder.
[Gestures of horror
Il has secn ambiShun fO'ce de man who
vas maxim a dollar a day by beatin' car
pst~ an cleauin' up back yards into buyin'
q $50 suit Of clothes an two watch chains
an tryin' TO b. 'lectsd justice of de peace.
In thrse short months dat VERY man
stabbed his darter; run away from his wife;
shot at preacher; sot a gin house a-fre;
ham-struns a mule an blowed up a culrl
meetln' house wild stolen gunpOw Ter
Expressions Of horror from Seventy-eight
member.
Il tell you. you can't be too keer full about
incouragin' dis wild beast callei ambishun
II should sot down wild Trustee Pullback
who has an old accordion in de house an
plays it very sweetly, an tell him he orter
hev a grand pianer an velvet carpets it
wouldn't be two weeks afore he would brea
into de club safe an steal your 5000 an
start out to buy a house on Woodward ave
nue. decided ,ensatiOnl
IN closin' dis address, which has bin
chopped in two in de middle in order to low
you to git home at an airly hour, return
my hottest thanks to one an all Of you fur
de seemin' atten hun bestowed upon my
humble effort, an my fond prayer am TO de
effeck dat happiness will continer To attend
you Any colleck>hun tooken up fur my
benefit will be reputably accepted in de
speerit rendered, an no one kin predict what
results it riay lead to-
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-23
Little Hairs Prayer.

There is a grind tone on one Of the streets
in Springfield, Mass, that was erected in
1903
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-23

A New England editor declares that ths
woman who knows how to cook a beefsteak
and boil p ,tsto is more to be admired than
the best angel" that ever tapped q wing.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-23
THE LlME-KILN CLUB.
HON. STEPBACK CAHOONS LECTURE
CONCERNING "AM8lSHUN."
II Is a Dangerous Commodity for a Man
to Garry Around Loose In His
Pocket-Several Timely
Warnings



Pickles Smith and Trustee Pullback ab-
sented them elves for brief while and
then retL rneI with the distinguishes
stranger. Cicero appeared % be close upon
the brink Of being a bow-legged man, and
his year, were not far from 80. That he
was used to public as emblages could be
told at a glance He seemed to feel much
at home as IL brought into court on charge
OF abducting a hog Advancing straight TO
the platform he saluted each official with a
bow, in which was mingled the grace OF
courtier and the blandness Of II toll-gat
keeper, and after imbibing a full pint OF
water be seemed to be ready TO let on
steam
MY frens," he began in we'll built voics
of two horse power, a has trabbled obsr
1000 miles to spoke to you from dis plat
form Your president, wild whom / am
now stopping bpsrd free and shams on the
spare bed). has doubtless outlined my lectur'
an my intenshunS / will darfOrs attack
de subject widout furder preface.
What am ambishun' 1t am a de>iah in
de human heart to git ahead-to soar higher
to elm up-to make ourselves better OF.
Who am ambishu u.s. All OF Us, from
the lowest to the highest hev
known speakers an writers to declar
dat dis sentiment Of ambishun OrteT be culti-
waited an Encouraged in de human breast,
but tell you it am II dangerous thing. 1t
am a sentiment dat shouldn't be fooled wild.
When you sot out to incOurage ambi hun
in de heart Of II gem'lan who has seen de las
stick Of wool put on de fiah-le las handful
Of -four scraped out o de bar'l-de last pillsr
in de hou.e stuffs into a broken winder,
you tech a lighted match to heap Of
shavinS an start q flame dat msy lick up
hos barn wild its fiery tongues! decided
sensation
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-23
A PERSONAL ILLUSTRATION.

"To make a personal illustration, take de
case Of SLiniig Watkins His wife Arms
an average of s. per week at de wash tub
He moves an average of twelve times
var to save rent He plays policy to de
amount of 81 cents a week, an am content
wild one squar' meal day. He am a slum-
berin' volcano So long as he am content
dar am no danger, but let somebody tell
him lat be ha' fucher-let somebody SOW
de seeds of ambi ;hun. an dat slumberin'
volcano would get up an bust an roar an
shake an send ribsrs of molten lava runnin'
frew de lanil Every body looks at Shindig
in fear AMI awe.
Fur another example take de case Of
Elder Toots. He walks about wild his hands
in his pJckstS. HIS cOuntenance wars
serens an contsnte EXPIRE hun. AlldayS am
de same TO him, bekaSe he knows dat his
son-in-law will send ober grub an fuel All
nights am peaceful. bskaSe he knows dat
his wifes faider will pay de rent an put a
bar'l of cider in de cellar in de fall NJ n
look upon him as good ole man. an day
speak of how gently he ant slippin' down de
path which leads to de grave. But let
somebody drap hint TO de el Ter dat he
orter set up woodward, or run for alder
man, or lib in e houSe wild inside blinds an
a front doah-bell, ami no human bein' kin
predict de re.ult [rne elder sleeps on, as
usual Ambishun might lead him to rob a
bank, kill hi. son-in-law, forge notes, be-
come a livin' terror instead OF a guIlsless
ole man
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-21
A Bank Closes.

wrLLIAxsroRr,. Penna., April To-
TIE City National Bank of Williams
port closed its doors this morning. A
,tatement was displayed on the door
which said, an examination Of the affairs
of the bank would be made. and a
statement Of its condition published in
q few days. The original cause Is said
to be defalcation amounting TO about
$50, 600 with q number Of heavy losses.
The stock holders are responsible per-
sons and they say that depositors viii
be paid in fall. ll r.if nsss
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-21
TERRIBLE FLOOD.
Lives and Property Destroyed
in Massachusetts,.
NEW YORK STREET-cAR TIE-UP
The Chinese-LosinE its Enect-secre-
t.ry Lamar-A Bank Closes
Train Captured-Etc.
A Destructive Flood.

PrrTsFIELD. Mass, April 20.-At 9
O'Clock this morning the village OF East
Lee was inundated and devastated by
the breaking away Of the dam at Mud
Pond Reservoir. The mountain lake is
about two miles and q half from the
village. The pond covered many acres
of swamp and was increased from its
original size by extensive dams. built by
a club of manufacturers as storage
places for water. East Lee village.
whose half dozen paper mills are
situated on the stream, received its first
news OF the accident when the flood
came pouring down the streets. the
water being from four to six feet deep.
and bringing with il trees, portions Of
houses. barns. fences, wagons and every
form of movable property. People fed
TO the slopes Of the valley among
which the torrent was pouring, and
saw houses moved and toppled about
like chips on the river. The food passed
East Lee and went on the road destroy
ing gardens, lawns, fences and moving
smaller buildings. 1t had not power,
houses, though the damage will amount
to many thousands of dollars. As soon
as possible the people went up the line
Of the food toward the pond. and found
the river worse as they approached the
starting point of the torrent. Fortu-
nstely the track of the flood was in
sparsely inhabited country. but what
destruction there was for ii to do in
wrecking three or four houses along
its way was thoroughly accomplished.
Much stock besides property Is lost.
Explorers have already found the bodies
of eleven persons. and are searching for
others. The bodies recovered and iden-
tilted are thus far as follows: Mr.. White,
wife and two young daughters; Mr..
King and wife. and Mr.. Kings son and
wife. Eleven bodies so far have been
found. and three persons who were liv-
ing in the track OF the flood are missing.
Whites carriage-shops are destroyed;
the Harrison-Gsrfield paper mill is un-
dermined; Decker's, Yerran's. and Gil
more's paper mills are also badly
damaged: John McLaughlin's ma
chine shops are totally wrecked.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-21
The Tie-Up.

NEW YORK. April 20.-The tie-up on
the street car lines has been partly I'M
loaded to-day. Cars on all the roads
are running but the Third Avenue road
is sending out their regular number oil
cars. The latter road run q number OF
cars with new drivers, and conductors,
but the inside and platforms OF these
cars were filed with policemen. All
along the road the drivers and con-
ductors and police were saiuted by the
ieers and wells OF the crowd which coll
lected at different parts. At Park Row,
the end OF the journey, the walks were
lined with people, but no one offered to
oppose the progress OF the cars. The
railroad commissioners at noon, went
into session to consider the case of the
Third Avenue road. Commissioner
O'Donnell said he y was told that
the Third Avenue Company was
running twenty-five cars to-day. He
also stated that Director Southerback of
that road was trying to submit
the matter 10 arbitration. and it was
thought this would lead to n settlement
OF the difficulty, and that the COM
pauies would all be running before
night. The officials Of this road refuse
70 bother with any conferences before
the railroad commissioners. They say
they will fight to the bitter end now
The situation Is hourly growing more
critical. the men are becoming exasper-
aied. bat hope that the railroad COM
missioners will be able to arbitrate.
They say the struggle is for life or
death, and they are ready for peace or
war.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-21
The Chinese

De- wAsHISeroS, April 2o.-The House
committee on foreign affairs, to-day,
agreed to report favorably Belmont's
Chinese indemnity resolution, and to-
morrow the Chinese bill.
All Democrats except Chairman Bel
mont. voted in favor of the Morrow bill
and all the Republicans and Mr.. Bel
mont against il. The amendments
made in the original bill are as follows
First Section-Prohibiting the re-
entry OF Chinese laborers who may
leave the United States after the pas
sage Of the act and remain absent for
two years is, stricken out. 4 The period
during which the incoming Of Chinese
laborers shall be suspended Is reduced
from twenty to ten years, the practical
effect OF which amendment will he TO
add four years to the restrictive
period fixed by the existing laws.
and the following words are added
70 the clause declaring that the penalty
for bringing to this country more than
one Chinese for every 500 tons burthen
Of a vessel shall not, apply to any ma
ter OF : vessel seeking lharbor in stress
OF weather. NOR to any persons who
are entitled TO enter the United States
under the existing treaties" The com
mittee, by unanimous vote. instructed
Representative Belmont to report favor
ably the resolution introduced by him
70 appropriate sl47.74S to indemnif,
the Chinese for losses sustained by ID,
Chinese by mob violence at Rocl
Springs, Wyoming. r--.rrff 81.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-21
wholesale Clothing Buyer.

Are respectfully invited to examine our
immense new line OF Spring and Sum-
mer Clothing. manufactured expressly
Tor this market, ana viii be sold 10 the
trade at lowest eastern prices. Mer-
chants buying their goods from us. get
their goods first hand, and at saving
OF at least 10 per cent. from jobbers'
prices: besides, We can at all times I'LL
in with sizes as they may need them.
Our Hats, Boots. Shoes Gents Fur
nishing and. Notion Departments are
well stocked, with many novelties, and
are sold 70 the trade az lowest prices.
q - L. GotDBKKG, ~
D5 and 2O7 East Temple Street 4.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-21
Losing Its Enact

ST. Louis. April 2o--It is generally
conoeded here that the Knights OF
Labor strike so far as the business Of the
various roads centering in this city and
East st. Louis are concerned. is grad
ually losing its effect. The Missouri;
Pacific and Iron Mountain railroads
have fully resumed traffic, according 10
the statements of the officials OF those
roads, which enter East st. Louis and
are dong all the business required OF
them, ard are handling promptly all
the freight offered.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-21
A Great Discovery,

Mr.. VIM. Thomas. of Newton. Ia,
says: my wife has been s-riously af.
fected with 9 oough for twenty-five
than ever before. She had used many
remedies without rslisf, and being
urged to try DR.. Kings New Discovery,
did 50, with most gratifying results.
The first bottle rsltsved her very much,
and the second botfie has absolutely
cured her. She has not had -
health for thirty years"
Trial Bottles Free at the z. Q. II, I
Drug Store. Large siss 81 u