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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12
A Cure for LaEiness.

The following singular treatment was
formerly applied in Dutch warehouses to
indolent and apatheuc individuals: The
patient was placed in a sort of large tub,
into which water was kept constantly
flowing through pipe, SO that in order
10 keep himself from drowning he had TO
turn a crank which pumped the water
out again. The water supply and the
hours of working were nicely adjusted TO
his strength and endurance, and the
amount gradually increased every day.
In one report it says: The inactive limbs
are soon brought TO the required degree of
suppleness, and the men very soon begin
70 ask for some less irksome labor, which
they afterward perform in most salts
factory manner.-Der Amsterdammer.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12

Fig. 9 shows a vertical section of this ad
mirable household implement, with the din
ner inside. 1t is good dinner, too, from
boiled corn and pudding at the top to roast
chicken at the bottom.
Observe the tubes A, B, c at each side Of
the cooker. A, on the right, is a tube for
conveying the surplus steam into the stove.
B, on the left, is steam whistle. When the
water is getting low, ping! it goes of, shrill
as a penny trumpet. Then the cook knows
she must pour more water in at the tube c
below B. This tube is provided so that water
may be poured in without taking off the
cover.
The cover over all is steam tight. There Is
a safety valve provided which regulates it
self There is also an indicator which tells
when the water is boiling and the food cook
ing
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12

In case OF a cut or wound decide first
whether the blood comes from an artery or a
vein II it is of q dark color, oozes slowly
and evenly, it is from vein, while II from
an artery, it will be bright red and squirt in
Jets In the former case you can generally
check the bleeding by binding on hard pad.
In the latter case tie the limb with a twisted
handkerchief or cloth between the wound
and the body. Then apply cold cloths, ice,
or. in severe cases, cloths dipped In q solution
of alum or tannin. As soon as the bleeding
is checked bring the edges Of the cut closely
together with adhesive plaster. If any mat
ter forms wash the cut frequently with so
luton of carbOlic acid, one part Of the acid
to 100 parts of the water.
II a sprained ankle occurs, remove as
quickly as possible the shoe and stocking.
Wash frequently with cold salt water, and if
there is much heat in the joint, apply cloths
wet with witch hazel, which is generally on
hand in the family MEDICINE chest. Keep the
foot elevated, and cool, do not stand on it,
and move it as little rs possible. For the
sting of bee or the bite of any insect, apply
bruised onion, ammonia diluted, witch
hazel or bi-carbonate Of soda to the part
affected
Children frequently suffer greatly with ear
ache; drop Of warm olive oil mixed with an
equal amount of laudanum will often relieve
this IL dropped in the ear. Place little cot
ton, well saturated with chloroform, In the
bowl Of clay pipe; insert the stem into the
ear of the sufferer and blow gently. The
eyaporating Chloroform will relieve the pain
Immediately. IL there is any foreign sub
stance i'll the eye take hold of the lashes
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12
GOOD BEHAVIOR.
Train the Little Folks-ro Secure an
Introduction.

Introduction.
The introduction Of a man to q woman
whom he would like TO visit, or the forming
Of more intimate acquaintance with one to
whom he has been casually introduced, i
often a problem Of a good deal of delicacy
and quite difficult TO solve There seems to
be but one fundamental Interchangeable prin-
ciple in the premises. That is, there must be
a third person TO make the introduction
Several methods exist for forming &C
guaintances wherein the man becomes q
recognized visitor at the house of the lady.
He may be invited by some member Of the
family to which she belongs He may be in
vited to some social gathering at the house,
which at once puts him on the footing of q
visitor. He may secure the offices Of a
mutual friend, who should first secure the re-
quired permission to bring the one desiring
the acquaintance to call In some cities it Is
regarded proper for a man to ask permission
to call on a woman to whom he has been
but this method should be exer-
cised with great caution, il at all Ones
house is ones castle, and, although those met
in social life should all be treated for the time
being courteously, future recognition is by
no means obligatory. One often meets many
people with whom a more intimate acQuaint-
ance may not be desired.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12
Cyrus W. Field at Home.

Mr.. Field is still at his country house,
but the illness of daughter kept him in
the city for three or four nights last week
He rises at 4 O'Clock in summer and at
O'Clock in winter. 1t is his custom to re-
tire promptly at 10o'clOck unless he is out
for an evening at the theatre or on some
social occasion. As his town house is
closed he has ''een hunting around at
different hotels to find out which could
give him the earliest breakfast. He told
me that he was able TO get breakfast at
the Fifth Avenue hotel any time after
o'clock, at the Clarendon any time after
6 O'Clock, and at the Hoffman any time
after { O'Clock. Mr.. Field came TO New
Yorh In 1885, the year of the big fire. He
has consequently had about 80 years of
this early rising and of his vigorous work
New York Tribune.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12

The training Of children in those matters
which mark good breeding, should begin at
an early age. A hoy years old is none too
young to be taught to take of his hat 20
lady; not to pass between people who
are talking together; to stand until ladies' are
seated. All such things are acquired far
more easily by early drilling than they can
ever be afterwards. Indeed it is questionable
whether any one who has been brought up
without such training can ever acquire that
habitual courtesy which marks the true gen
tleman or lady.-EIchange.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12

Persons who have tried the steam cooker
shown in the illustrations are enthusiastic in
its praises. Its well tested claim is that il is
constructed on scientific principles, giving
concentrated heat, together with steam press
ure.
Its is called the Peerless Steam Cooker, +"
and can be used on a common kitchen range
or cook stove, or an oil, gas or gasoline stove
We are assured that it will cook meat, pud-
dings and vegetables at the same time, with
out mngling the favors and without having
them all taste alike, like 50 many hotel dishes
The ordinary size is designed for family
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12
Views Of the Queen. Gardens.

One way in which her majesty intends
to celebrate her jubilee is by filling an
album with specially taken Photographic
views of all the more notable and inter
esting spots in the gardens and grounds
of her various royal residences. Mr.. Yer
non Heath, who is to execute her majesty's
orders, has already set to work at Buck
ingham palace, the extensive gardens OF
which are as beautiful as they are I'M
known, and will in turn visit Osborne and
Windsor and possibly Balmoral The
photographs printed are 10 be limited to
thirty-six copies, which will be arranged
in as many albums for presentation to the
queens most intimate friends.-London
Figaro.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12
FkSHIONlETS.

Snowshoc clubs are organizing in northern
Michigan, and 81 800 worth of flannel uni
forms have been ordered from one tailor
alone. A toboggan slide will also be built at
Marquette.
Monkey skin muffs will be fashionable
Silver and blue fox are popular fuIs for
trimming.
The bridegroom at a morning wedding
wears black cloth frock coat, vest TO match
gray trousers and white silk cravat, either
plain, rvpped or figured.
Music boxes, which come under the head al
luxuries, are akin 10 jewelIy Gnd silverwar.'
and therefor, ought to lg in stock not OF.
in city stores, but in towns and villaEs
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12
of the string.


The kite with which Mr. Pillet has been
experimenting has a superficial area Of
IS square yards The frame weighs 100
pounds and the canvas and cords %
pounds Two cords maneuvered from the
earth and connected with the two extremities
of the vertical line passing through the geo
metric center of the kite give the proper in
ciination, according to the velocity of the
wind Two assistants prevent a lateral in
clination. With the kite a weight of 80
pounds has been lifted u feet. Whether any
thing of value is to be ELECTED from these ex-
periments the future can alone discover. So
far all aerial experiments have failed to ell
able US practically TO navigate the air.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12

COOKER on STOVE. keeper who cooks
several things at time upon an ordinary
range. 1t saves time, labor and fuel
Fig shows the cooker as it looks upon the
outside when it sits upon the range with
several articles of food steaming inside. 1t
seems able TO do rything but fry pancakes.
There is no doubt that food cooked by
steam is tenderer and more evenly done and
better favored than that slapped up i'll the
ordinary fashion anyhow and in any time.
In the cooker before us water is put into the
bottom. 1t turns to steam, passes up and
around the outside Of the various compart-
ments, heats them intensely hot and rOasts
chicken, bakes potatoes, etc. At the top a
colander containing food to be steamed, as
corn or pudding, is set upon the cooker and
tightly covered. The steam passes through
and through it and soon does the work.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12
THE PINE AND THE MAPLE.

Said the Maple TO the Pine,
Don't you want a dress like mine,
Turning into gorgeous colors in Septemberr'
well, g." replied the little Pine,
II will own it's very fine
While it lasts you; but how is it in Decemberr'
I'm contented 20 be seen
In this handsome dress Of green;
And to change it don't see sufficient reason {"
But, dear Maple" said the Pine.
Don't you want dress like mine,
That will last and look as well in any seasony"
NO, thank you. little Pine"
Said the Maple; Il decline
Since for autumn reds and yeilows I've q pas
sion"
Those green dresses look so strange
When the Oaks and Beeches change.
Why, couldn't bear to be so out of fashion,
st Nicholas
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12

In addition TO entirely black toilets richly
embroidered with jet beads, black dresses
trimmed with color are much liked for the
theatre and evening wear. In one handsome
costume black lace is fulled over gold yel-
low, satin slip skirt: the velvet bodice is cut
square and trimmed with double row of
gold yellow, silk pompons. The sash is black
velvet. The black kid gloves are embroid-
cred with gold, and gold thistles and aigrette
are worn i'll the high dressed hair
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12
The Largest Eire.

At what fire was the greatest value of property
consumed NJ L. b,
The great London fire in 1866 destroyed
about two-thirds of the city, but we have no
estimate Of the value of property. In Mos
COW, in 1872, $50, $4,000 was swept away
The great fire in Chicago, in 1871, consumed
a valuation of s192, ,OOO, COO The area burned
over in Chicago was greater than that, so far
as is known. of any other fire in any city
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12

The kite. which has 50 long served as a toy
for boys, has lately received attention from
mechanicians, who find it q means Of apply
ing and verifying formulas relating to the re
sistance of the air and thus contributing TO
the solution Of the problem Of flight
Mr. ]. Piilet of the Paris Polytechnic school,
has recently presented 70 the French ASSocia-
ton for the Advancement Of Science a theory
as to the equilibrium of the kite. The ele-
ments 70 be considered are-its weight; its
plane surface; the position of its center of
gravity, which has been found TO be very
near the lower extremity; the center of the
winds pressure, and the point of attachment
Of the string.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12
IN THE HOUSEHOLD.
Menu for q Plain but Good American
Christmas Dinner.

Menu for q Plain but Good American
Christmas Dinner.
An excellent Christmas dinner for refined
people, who know that the best eating is
few dishes at a time, and those Of the first
quality, is as follows:
First course-Raw oysters, half a dozen
upon each plate, with half lemon also to
each plate; salt, pepper and glass Of nice,
crisp celery and some olives; crackers and
butter, or cold, light rolls and butter.
Second course-Remove the oyster plates,
squeezed lemons and all, leaving the celery
and olives. Then bring on your roast
turkey, cranberry sauce and vegetables.
Mashed potatoes, succotash and stewed
tomatoes will be quite enough. The potatoes
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12
HEALTH PROBLEMS.

Tu Case Of Accidents-A New Treatment
in Consumption.
A new method for the treatment Of con-
sumption is now attracting the attention Of
medical men. Remedies are injected directly
into the lungs BY means Of hypodermic
syringe, the needle Of which is passed through
the wall Of the chest. In order to introduce
the medicine as nearly as possible to the
affected part of the lungs Carbolized iodine
thus introduced has acted the most fsvorably,
causing cessation Of cough and expectoration,
and arrestins the further spreading Of the
disease
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12

Silver spoons are used to scrape kettles;
coffee, tea, pepper and spices are left to stand
open and lose their strength; potatoes in the
cellar grow, and the sprouts are not remOv ed
until the potatoes become worthless; brooms
are never hung up, and are very soon spoiled /;
nice handled knives are thrown into hot
water, the -four is sifted in a wasteful man
ner, and the bread pan is left with the dough
sticking to it-DetrOit Tribune.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12

What was the first message sent on the Atlantic
cable: F
The first message transmitted was on the
Atlantic cable Of 1858 and was a congrstu-
latory message from Queen Victoria to Presi-
dent Buchanan This cable was a failure.
The first message sent on the cable Of 1866
was the announcement of the treaty of peace
between Prussia and Austria
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12
Jack Rabbit Hunting.

Jack rabbit hunting is favorite pastime
in Idaho. By territorial law the county
treasurer of each county pays a bounty
Of cents for the ears of each rabbit
The cost of killing a rabbit is about IL
cents, leaving a clear profit of 81 cents.
In some parts Of the territory there are
people engaged in the exclusive occupa-
toin Of killing these pests.-Chicago
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12

An Illuminated card seems to rivet his at
tention- The pretty colored letters please
him and he knows the text by heart: They
that sow in tears shall reap in joy" When
visitors hear his story they look at him pity
ingly, but give him ever 50 brief surcease OF
pain, and you will hear his joyous laugh
quavering through the ward
The little girl patient is known at once by
her dolls. They are scattered all over the
little cot. She is nearly well enough now to
go into the cOnyalescent ward The little
woman busies her tiny fingers making paper
flowers, which the visitors purchase. Her
ailment is broken limb that will soon be
we'll
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12
FIG |.

Fig. l shows rather light weight tailor
gown. The skirt falls plain with scant box
plating and slight draping behind. The gown
is of wine co!ored vicuua cloth, handsomely
braided in fine black tubular braid
Fig. is a beautiful gown of heliotrope
faced clio combined with velvet Of the same
shade. Hat TO match. Every seam Of the
short, close baSques is now whaleboned.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12

On Of the great engineering works of the
age is the New Severn tunnel, and is especially
re:naI sable for passing under an arm of the
sea II extends from New Passage to Port
skewet two and half miles under the water
Its entire length, exclusive of approaches, is
about four and a half miles. 1t has taken
thirteen years to build the tunnel
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12

yellow goods The embroidery on the
edge of the upper skirt and the neck piece
set in at the breast are also yellow. The em-
broidery at the breast is yellow Blue fan,
with yellow sticks. The full, wide sash is
red. Blue stockings and yellow "Mikador
slippers. Ordinary paper parasoI, whose pre-
vailing shade i blue.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12
Population of New York CITY.

city proper RC.
The population of New York WAS estimated
on April l, 1886, to be 1,42s,s9 1t is be-
Heved to be increasing at the rate Of 799 per
week, which would bring it to round l,5OO,-
OOO about the end of next year
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12

DR. W. Mueller describes in KoSmos the re-
markahle habits of the Brazilian long horn
beetle (Oncideres), of less than an inch in
length, which gnaws off branches from one
TO two inches in diameter of the hard wooded
csmphor tree for the purpose Of inserting its
eggs into the twigs, which is done after the
branches have fallen TO the ground
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12
The Name Ronaparte

What is the correct spelling Of the Bonsparts
usme' Is it Buonaparte' HISTORY
The name was Buonaparte, but Napoleon
changed the spelling TO accord with the pro-
nunciation, and for facility in writing it,
about the time of the commencement of his
career or when he assumed command of the
army of Italy. 1t is now spelled Bonaparte
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12

What general was it who said he was always
ashamed OF his troops except when they were
fighting, d.
James ESten Cooke in his life of Stonewall
Jackson attributes the saying to Gen. r. Z.
Lee
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12

1t was said OF Thomas Jefferson that he
would never permit any person to cut his
hair. He used the scissors himself. He
had q superstition that his strength
would depart if he allowed any one else
TO cut his hair-Exchange.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12

of from two to
eight persons. One
of the greatest ad-
vantages Of this in
vention is that it
preserves the juices
Of meats. A whole
dinner can be
cooked at once, with
none Of the frsSing
and skipping about
that wears out the
life Of the house
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12

Is there any simple rule for finding the years
for the election for president and vice president
Of the United States past or to Gomez R.A.
Every year divisihle by four is the year for
the election of president and vice president.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12

'Of all the queer devices pertaining to
seafaring life that / ever heard of, the
queerest is the automatic fog bell that
used 10 ring on Race Point, Cape Cod, and
l presume is there now. There was big
bell with a clock work that would mourn
fully toll it whenever it was set agoing.
The bell was under cover, but projecting
from the house was long nicely balanced
lever with big sponge on the outer end.
There was little roof over the sponge to
keep the rain off, but when fog came on
the moisture would saturate the sponge
and the weight bearing the lever down
would start the machine and set the bell
TO tolling. II the fog soon disappeared
the sponge dried out and the lever stopped
the bell. ready for the next fog, but if the
fog held on the machine eventually ran
down and had TO be wound up again.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12

The name of this
figure is simply
Games Miss
Games steps about
at the party with
a head dress in imi-
tation of a roulette
table, a fan made
of policy tickets, a
bodice Ornamented
with cards, and the
points Of her dash
ing red tunic stud
led with dice. Her
skirt is trimmed
with chess and
checker boards.
wn the right
side of the skirt,
held by gilt cord,
hangs an ornament
made of a billiard
ball, while in front
Of the lady's boots,
LpOn her neat in
step and ankle, ap
pear domino pat
terms. This is q
unique dress. The
cloth TO make il.
,o1,., S.or,naj 4,
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12

Is an Indian a ctizent TAXPAYER
An Indian is citizen when born within
the limits Of the United States. The juris-
diction does not extend over treaty tribes,
and citizens born in these tribes are not
citizens unless their fathers are.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12
ReIigions Of the World.

wil you please give the numbers Of people in
the principal religious groupings Of the world' 7.
The estimate is as follows: Christians, SSS,-
OOO, 900; Buddhists, 5l5. 900, 900; Mohammedan,
2Ol, 900, 900; followers of Confucius 50 600, 900;
Jews 1000 900
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12

Gold dollars are said to bring premium of
twenty cents in Philadelphia because Of the
large number made into bangles, aided by
the fact that only few thousand of them
are coined each year.-Chicego Herald.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12

Notwit standing that have so frequently
heard ths term ''fathom" used, do not know
how long fathom is. Please inform me. d. b.
A fathom is six feet
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12

Hereafter the students at the New Jersey
State Scientific school, in addition to the mill
tary drill, will receive instruction in marks
manship on a range in the suburbs of New
Brunswick Chicago Times
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12

The season of fancy dress parties for grown
people and children is near at hand In view
of that we have had copies prepared of some
of the dresses that will be popular this season.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12

the game patterns. can be usually had
ready prepared. If not, the Iatterns can be
sewed upon plain goods; silk or cotton. The
middle of the skirt is yellow, the bottom
piece red, sleeves and plastron, white muslin
The next figure is called the japanese maid
The great popularity of the light comic
opera of The Mikado' has pOpularized every
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12

To whom has been given the name, Father
Of English Poetry-D. W.
Chaucer
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12

The illustration shows number Of runners
fixed to lift the sled high enough TO avoid fric-
ton, and enabling the tobOgganer TO attain
greater speed without increasing the incline
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12
An Old Colonial Copper Penny.

Mr.. Glsdstone's bit Of a book on the
Irish question added s., 900 to the fin
CLING gailsss In his purse.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-12
Charade.

Ny first is what you're doing now;
Ny second is procured from stone;
Before my whole you often stand,
But mostly when you are alone
Naturally the answer to this is a looking
ylass