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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-04
A MONKEY ACTS As WATCHMAN.

An African Railroads Ape Earns a
Salary for Ills Crippled Master.
Two years ago when YVES in South Africa
for New York firm of exporters was in
formed that eight miles up the railroad,
a trained apo which acted as switchman ard
drew regular salary for his master.
OF course ! believed the story to be a
canard, but fell. that it was worth while in
vestigating. l stopped at little station on
the railroad in Cape Colony and was directed
to small switch house, 200 yards up the
track from the place where the train had
stopped. The switch tender was sitting out,
side the door in IN armchair, and by his side
stood, or rather Crouched, ON enormous Afri-
can ape, which YRS fully five feet high when
erect
As the switch tender arose to answer my
inquiry l noticed that he was armlesS.
asked him whether it was true that his ape
performed the duties Of switchnan and was
told to watch for i've minutes and see for my
self. y few minutes later the rumbling noise
Of an approaching train was heard. AS the
noise increased the ape jumped from his
crouchinS position and accompanied the
switchnlan to the place where the white ann
of the switch STOOD thrown to the left.
At q signal from the swit2hnan the ape
jumped forward, seized the key, unlocked the
paddock which held the switch in position,
and grasping the lever with his muscular
arm threw it to the right The train dashed
over the switch to the side track of the
station, and in a second the switch was
thrown back into position, and the ape again
took his seat by his master to wait for fur
Their orders.
1t was certainly wonderful performance,
ard I would not believe it unless had seen
It. The man informed me that he had lost
his arms il a railroad accident while en-
ployed by the company as switch tender
During the five years previous to the ACCT
dent he had trained the ape more as matter
of recreation and to employ his leisure time
while stationed at that lonely outpost Of the
Capetown railway.
The work Of amusement turned him in good
stead when he was able to satisfy the COM
pany that without arms he could as fully pro-
tect its interests as when he was in possession
of those limbs For more than two years tie
ape had performed the duties OF switchInan,
and had never made mistake. More than
this, the ape was trained 70 feed his master
as well IS to dress pd undress him, when
EeSGSsery.-ISn1la la
The celebrated DR.. Tanner, who made quite
stir several years ago by q prolonged fast
Of forty days is now a member Of th. con-
munitt Of Faithists at Shalan, ~ u In a
recent letter he lays down the bread propo-
kit;on that nine-teaths OF eli tho crime AID
disease il this world is due t. tie human
stomach. Keep the stomach uadealed with
meat. especially free from ths fash Of the
swine, and there is hope tina. nan may live
up to his highest aspirations. This is the
doctrine which tbs Faithists are trying 70 en-
force practically IN their colony. but the TO
suit thus far has not beea encourasiog-
"siraro Time.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-04
DEVILS or CHINESE MYTHOLOGY.
Their Return TO Earth-Burning Sacri-
fices-SDiritual Marriage.

J
foes-spiritual Marriage.
| According to heather belief the devils OF
Chinese mythology bcs;7 their periodic visits
to this world to-day. They remain here for
seven days They bring with them tho rela-
tives, in spirit form. of the living, and cz-
pect good treatment from the later. The
Chinese residents of Pittsburg have rlado I'll
arrangements to give their spiritual guests q
warm greeting. At their homes or il public
places they will offer up burnt sacrifices, con-
sisting Of chickens, ducks, pork, fruits, sugar,
! nuts, eggs and SO forth. The Chinese devils
| are usually accredited with being very smart.
and good judges of what constitutes good
sacrifice, and il they discover that nortals
are not Offering up tho first and best fruits of
the land, they arc apt to act as tormenting IS
only devils can.
Tho devils come upon the earth from the
first to tho seventh days of every seventh
Chinese month. They are supposed to wear
the samo kind of clothing as is worn by living
Cinnamon, and they depend upon their
periodic visits to earth to get supplied with
the proper outfit. Consequently this week,
besides tho sacrifice of the articles above
mentioned, there viii be q general offering
up of certain kind Of money which is sup
posed to pass as legal tender in the spiritual
world. This takes the form of paper richly
decorated with gold leaf and Chinese inscrip-
tons, and is about five inches long and wide
The clothing burned is also richly decorated
with many colors. These sacrifices are usu-
ally burned at night on the seven days of tho
devils visit.
Tho Chinese have other serious beliefs about
the spiritual world. They think that as soon
as person dies he goes at once to the nett
world. There tho iunortals have laws, poll
tics, marriages, ETC., as well as nortc.ls do on
this earth. When man and vito die they cI-
pect to be united again hereafter, but when
unmarried persons die their spirits wander
about on earth until their parents have found
suitable companion for them in the upper
world. II this is not done, the dead persons
evil spirit enters into the heart Of the mortal
whom he loves, and tormcnts it to death
The spiritual marriage among tho Chinese is
usually conducted by women. If boy is
dead, his mother looks around to find a girl
of about the samo age who can BIO his spirit
ual mate. Only the fortune teller has the
right to appoint the day for tho marriage. A
priest performs the ceremony. Many prayers
are repeated from morning until night, until
the hour has come. Then the priest calls the
couple, who are represented on paper, by the
names which they were known by before
death, says many pleasant words, and pro-
them man and wiie-Pittsburg
Commercial Il IA ettn
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-14
The NEWS IN BRIEF.

The village of Dessau, Germany, has been
destroyed by fire.
TennysOn's new volume comes out today.
An extract does not recommend it highly.
Timothy Green has been arraigned al
Lebanon for the alleged killing of his wife.
The counsel for doc" Wilson has with
drawn from the recent suit brought against
p. L. MOen.
Two hundred natives were killed by the
British in battle in Burmah. The latter's
loss is not stated.
The French cabinet has been completed,
with FlOurens as foreign minister. He is a
friend Of the vatican.
The Judge of the Irish dand court has is
sued significant warning 10 the Irish league
and anti-rent payers.
Miss Sett Postle, a girl in Detroit. has re-
ceived word that she has fallen heir to $780,
600 in Norwich, England.
In the Campbell case the most serious
charge against Lady Campbell has been dis
proved Other favorable evidence was also
given.
Rosabella Keifer, who was kidnapped from
her parents i'm Cincinnati, in 1854, is be
Iieved to have been located by detectives in
Peoria, Ill.
Mrs. Klinge, of indianapolis, whose
daughter was cenSured in court for having
instituted an inquiry As TO her sanity, has
been recently found to have over $4,000 in
her possession while she was begging about
the streets.
The car is reported to have found on his
desk a letter from nihilists, stating that
their patience was exhausted; that he forth
with ordered the construction of a cOnstitu-
ton, and announced that he would have an
nual parliaments at Warsaw.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-14
AD MISSION FREE.
This is the Final Decision Concerning the
Temperance Hall Eazar-Meeting OF the
Managing Committee.

! This is the Final Decision Concerning the
Temperate Hall Eazar-Meetipg OF the
Managing Committee.
At a meeting of the managing committee
of the Temperance hall bazaar yesterday af-
ternOOn, much of the detail connected with
the bazar was determined upon. One of
| the most important actions of the committee
was the reconsideration Of the former de-
| termination TO charge an admission fee at
the door. A motion prevailed, which was
| practically unanimous to make the admis-
! sion free. So everybody who behave them
selves will be made welcome. 1t will cost
nothing to get in, but, the management
hope, something to get out. For the primary
| object of the baZar IS to make money to pay
off the hall debt
| 1t was decided to partition off the west
| half of the gallery as kitchen and put in a
dumb-waiter, speaking tube and water sup
ply for the benefit of the ladies giving the
suppers. Tables will be placed in the W
! c. I. L. room for the suppers, and addi-
tiOnal tables will be put in the central part
of the hall for the Christmas dinner.
j. NJ. KnOte & Co. have agreed to furnish
a full line of suitable gents furnishing
goods to be sold on a remarkably liberal
commission. and c. II. Pierce ( Co. will
furnish books. etc, In the same way.
These goods, and all others on sale, will be
sold at the same price as at the stores, so
that everybody can buy their presents Just
as cheap at the bazar, and at the same time
help in a good cause. 4 number of com
mittees were appointed and most of the ta-
bles located.
One idea the managing committee wish TO
impress on the public, and especially church
members, no lottery schemes will be al
lowed. or anything even with a taint in that
directiOn-nO voting or selling goods with
chances in boxes OF candy, slices Of cake or
any other questionable manner.
Mrs. Kate Latimer, "a Franklin street,
chairman of the doll committee" has a
large supply of dolls, which are to be
dressed, and all ladies who can are request
ed 10 dress some. Ward committeeman
knowing ladies who will do such work will
please report to the chairman.
All persons who can, both ladies and gen.
tlemen, are requested to report Friday
morning at the hall as there will be abun-
dance of work for all in getting the baZar
in running shape for the opening on Satur-
day.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-14

sion tickets for the holidays as follows:
Tickets will be sold on December cath,
25th and 3lSt and January lst, good going
on date of sale only, but good returning un-
til January Sd inclusive. The rate will be
one fare for the rOund-trip, and tickets
will be sold to all stations between Della
ware and Cincinnati. ane-half the regular
excursion rate will be made for children be-
tween six and twelve. Remember the
dates on which tickets are sold.
&. Ii. KNIGHT, Agent
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-14

The Bee Line announces that special
holiday tickets will be sold at one fare for
the round trip. between all stations on each
division of the c. c. c. X |. railway and ID.
& T. railroad, December "a, 25 and 81, 1886.
and January l, 1887, good TO return al
pleasure until January 8. 1887, inclusive.
Children between the ages of five and twelve
years will be sold tickets at One-haif these
rates For detailed information, ask any
Rec Inc ticket agent
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-14

At meeting, on Monday, Of the Evan
gelical Association of Cincinnati, composed
OF ministers of different denominations,
DIR. Leonard favored the Dow law, as op-
posed to absolute prohibition. Now, breth-
ren and sisters, don't faint 1t was Rev.
DIR. r. II. Leonard, a Presbyterian divine.
and not "our Leonard The country is
safe-more or less.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-14

We are panied to be compelled 70 say it.
bit we must Mrs. Cleveland, our dear
frankie, the pride of the whole country,
she, even she, is on a bust at Washington.
To tell the whole truth, she is on several
busts. columbus DGSpdtciL
That was to be expected after that cham
payne Layout" at Mrs Whitney's. Won
der if Mother Stewart couldn't take trip
10 Washington.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-14

The New York Tribune, which is always
very friendly to Blaine, says:
The only movements to defeat General
Hawley are those inaugurated by the dem
ocratic newspapers. And they don't amount
TO a corn husk.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-14

The Ohio State Journal thinks Ohio will
be solid for Sherman in lSss. She is now
and she will be then.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-14

1t is feared that Senator Jones, of Flor
ida" is Losing his reasoning powers" 1t
was evident when the Payne business was
on, that he was not the only senator who
was in that sad condition:
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-14

Springer (democrat) has introduced bill
for the admission Of Dakota Montana,
Washington and New Mexico. 1t is easy
to see why he is willing to introduce such a
IN
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-14

The Cincinnati TfmeS-Stdr thinks the
one-doIlar silver certificates should be
''called in" We think so TO. We wish 70
call in few thousands. We are always
willing to do our part in good work.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-14

Col. Dom Pratt has been admitted 10
practice in the United States supreme. His
postoffice duties at Maeacheek do not seem
To employ all his time.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-14

The Dayton Journal vindicates Slr
Charles Dixie by declaring that he is not
Colin Campbell This is something in his
favor.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-14

Some newspapers seemed to be forced TO
sit up nights with their circulation A
good, healthy circulation usually takes care
of itself and needs neither nursing nor ad-
yertising
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-14

Our stock of diamonds, watches, silver
ware. jewelry, gold-headed canes, etc, are
for sale at any price to close them out, but
our reputation is not for sale. Hoffman &
Co, forced sale jewellers. Auction afternoon
and evening. 81 south Limestone street.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-14

Joshua Saxton, of Urbana, ohiO's veteran
journalist, has reached his 18th year. He
is still doing newspaper work on the Daily
Cifizr1l
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-14

The London Times says Protection VIII
die hard in the United States" True; but
il will live easy and long.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-14

Uncle William Tecumseh is assisting his
brother. Senator John Sherman, in lionizing
at Washington.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-14

Mr.. Blaine began life as teacher in the
Pennsylvania blind asylum. He is still
leading the blind.-AItd Californian.
Yes: the democrats are all pursuing him,
and they are hopelessly blind.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-14
TUESDAY EVsNIse. OEcEMsIR ~. 1896.

Sexton puts the Irish problem in a nut
shell. ireland" he says, must have her
liberty-
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-14

General Comfy, of the Toledo CONNER
cidL. is writing very interesting letters from
New York. In one of them he says, con-
cerning the New York senatOrship:
There is evidently a good chance for a
dark horse" and my opinion is that
Whitelaw Reid, of the Tribune, who has
given flair show" impartially to all the
candidates, is the strongest dark horse that
can be brought forward, provided he may
be willing to assume the pressure" 1t is
an immense thing TO be editor of the Trib-
ttlle. and the predecessor of Mr.. Reid was
the candidate of the party which he has
fought for a lifetime for the presidency.
We doubt whether Mr.. Reid would accept
a United States senatorship. 1t would be q
drop from his present position.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-14

Hop PJGsters are soothing, stimulating,
pain killing and strengthening, clean, sweet
and sure.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-14

The Troy Chronicle does not approve
General Hawley for vice president, but as
signs no reasons.-DaytOn Journal.
There were objections made to General
Hawley, four years ago, for alleged action
in irving to reduce the tariff on wool. We
never knew whether there was any founda-
ton to the objections. We presume not.
Hawley is grand man and would make a
magnificent compaign, if it were shown
that his tariff record was complete.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-14

We find the following-in the Xenia Ga
zette, of Monday:
An abstract of Springheld's size and
wealth has Just been made for the Cincin-
natl Directory The city has eleven square
miles equal to 7,O40 acres. The total val
uation of real estate is 50, 735, $40, and of
personal property, s5,905, 1913; total. Sl5,-
GAL. T33. Springfield is the sixth in the
state in population and wealth, and grow
ing.
Thanks. The season of 1887 will be the
most extensive building season and the
most prosperous business season known for
many years All signs point that way.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-14

Tn. GLOBE-REPUBIIC prints the New York
and Western Associated Press DtsPstehesAadths ths
eater Cable Foreixn) TelsgramS
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-05-05

W. doubt the -omdur-- Of tine
policy Of the Interference of congress
in the labor questions, other than TO
pass needed laws which are fair ANA
right, and which will stand tic light
of strict constitutional examination.
Whenever congress undertakes to
become the partisan OF either side,
then the real troubles viii commence.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-05-05

lHLFE h. some .lchuc-s iu WACO.
among the children especially, lcr
~ begin nj once the Wurh Of cleaning
up the town before hot weather sets
ia. II is necessary.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-05-05

NHt> il rains loo .lcNu-, 10 m.u-
lEe blue blalc-. This i- uo halfway
country ln amy respect, mud n i- thr
worst imaginable climate iorpolitiul
stIaddlcrs.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-05-05

70 Su-.A little girl found rare OLD co,u
NnlDh the owner rN have uy calling M
tnr Examiner office and paying Tor ihir
ItI ftTfIatmuUt
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-05-05

WE'VE had enough u.u for one
while, The farmers now need fair
weather for cotton planting
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-05-05

WACO wuut- her o!i dangerous and
m-Ighty wooden awning toruduNu.
right away.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-05-05

Im DoNlur-c poom Io,-u't.e,m to
D.. 600 the rampage,
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-05-05

lur ~au Antonio Ime- is now
struggling with common r,il.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-05-05

Duusit. Iuu EtNr SuW is IuE NE y
IA -,IWI.A IudiuE conner stu Hui AUSTIN
street. Ami, uf once. 4 IusE- lNttut IS 1903"
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-05-05

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The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-05-05

'Ea.EEF--B WORKMAN mas op,n.da
" 'r.t, .ast s''D .n connection with the
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-05-05

Iut WAUO IEAN-FIE uOr- Obs
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u0u.rr, u -p,'urg. Telephone ur lruyr ur
.tIs Ht I S. tuffI.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-05-05

k'uIt.E "e vii. exchange furniture Ton
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The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-05-05

I'UE -AIE-Nb RESIDENCE uN SUHlu
L Fourth -tfeei thuHp i.l thu mooney.
Assoc tN,l'y t,y tuc Durham MiI,u COVE
NlII. huunE rHNla.
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The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-05-05

O-I "A cross aud crown ratt OF 10 malys,
j. CROSS Please f,tu % tow l.. luDArt
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-05-05

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l. itul..u tht f.Nuui lllilHuI h.. ..uu
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The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-05-05

L'OK SAIL. Nl residence ,utucf Eleventh
i sul ,u.umNu. streets. li.u-v of 80
.um, Huj iHuts. rlsl,fu aud NHier works,
Iu.ur. u4ri I.t iiuNlu. J.. ulNNl"
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-05-05

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The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-05-05

"lllNEO tllENL>,
No. "G, SECOND So Macon, Us.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-31
Notice to Contractors.

NOTICE is hereby given that the city of
y Springfield, Ohio. will receive sealed pro-
pnSalS at the Office OF the City Clerk Of said
city, for furnishing all the material and doing
all the labor for the construction of rht. stone
, abutments for a bridge over the c. C. {. \ X.
K and the |. B. h ". X. r. tracks on east High
street. according 10 plans and specifications to
be on lle in the City Engineers office on and
after the lSt day Of June. l-S6.
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 tn the plans. pTUhleS and specifications
| in the city Engineers Office. and the plans and
| Speci hcations 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 diSinterrStrd person as a
| guarantee that a contract will be entered into
| provided the bid is accepted. and must be. on
| file in the City ClerS office on or before twelve
| o'clock. noon, Of Tuesday the 18th day Of June,
| 4. u. lSs6, To be opened and publicly read i'm
mtdIately after twelve o'clock of said day, in
| the presence of the Mayor, City Engineer As
| siStant city Engineer and City Clerk OF 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.
J. 5. SHEWALTER,
lSsos City Clerk.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-31
Notice 10 Contractors.

NOTICE is hereby given that the city Of
y Springfield. Ohio, will receive sealed pro
pusals 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 Buck creek ON
Factory street, according tu plans and Specih-
cations to he on file in the City Engineers
Office On and after the 10th day of June. lN8O.
Also, for furnishing all the material and do
ing all the labor for the erection of the iron SU-
prTNtTuctUre of said bridge. bidders To furnish
their own plans and specifications for said
SuperStruCturt.
All proposals must be for doing said work ac-
cOriing 10 the plans. prOfles and specifications
! in the City Engineers office. and the plans and
I SpecIfcdtiOus 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 diSinterested person As a
/ guarantee that a contract will be entered into
/ provided the bid is accepted, and must be on
iir IN the City Clerk office on or before twelve
O'Clock. noon. Of Tuesday, the Nth day uf June
| A. ID. lSSs', to be opened and publicly read i'm
! mrdIately 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
/ drSt meeting thereafter.
! The city Council reserves the right t. reject
| any or all proposals presented for any reason
| they may deem sufficient.
| By order of council
J. ;. .SHEWALTER
9D.bS City Clerk.