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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-05
YOUNG FOLKS COLUMN.
THE FUN THERE Is IN HAVING A
GOAT FOR A PLAYMATE.

A Good Enigma-what VS.. Found in =
Dead Mans Pocket" Take the sunny
Side How Little Girl Earned
Money.
Why don't all our girls wake up and show
some of the talent displayed by the one who
writes to The Michigan Farmer the letter
printed below, How well of they wOuln be
when they got to be women If they did. II
there Is one thing the girls Of our time par
ticularly need it Is business sense and
business training to earn their own hv-
ing The world is changing and girls can
not expect their fathers and brothers 10 sup
port them They often have as much as they
can do to take care of thenselyes these times.
The girl who, when she becomes a woman
has a good business or trade or profession by
which she can earn her living has what is
better than a gold mine Neither bad luck
nor bad people can take it away from her. 1t
is wonderful too, how much business talent
a girl finds she has when she sets her head TO
it, She sometimes shows more Of 1t than her
brothers, and astonisses her father with her
sbrewdneSs. Many women have made for
tunes in business.
Here is little Violsts letter. Read it, girls,
and then think if there is not a way for you,
too, to be earning pocket Money:
want to tell the other girls how | saved
sl6. In the first place | had earned s., and
papa bought me pig about four months old.
1t raised five pigs the next spring. Papa had
one pig for wintering Its mother and half
what the other four brought me forfattening
them in the fall | had the other half.
sold the old pig and her three little ones
they were about a week old-f"r $40. In all
received $3.50. Sixteen dollars l now
have at interest VIOLET.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-05
SUCH FUN!


Stephen Allen Price WAS a man who was
liked and looked up to by all who knew him
He was honest. kind and true, a warm friend
and good neighbor. The boys and girls all
liked him because he never forgot that he had
been young once himself. He was never stiff
and cross and boSsy with them but was their
good friend He became rich, was made
mayor of New York city, and lived to be
very old He lost his life in steamboat dis
aster. Those who found his dead body found
a scrap Of printed paper in his pocketbook
1t was 50 worn with oft reading that they
could scarcely make out the words, but this
is what was upon the paper:
Keep good company or none. Never be
Idle
II your hands cannot be usefully employed,
attend to the cultivation Of your mind.
Always speak the truth. Make few prom
ises.
Live mp 10 your engagements.
Keep your own secrets, if you have any.
When you speak TO = person, look him in
the face
Good company and good conversation are
the very sinews Of virtue.
Good character is above all things else.
Your character cannot be essentially in
jured except by your own acts
II any one speaks evil Of you, let your life
be so that none will believe him.
Drink no kind of Intoxicating liquors.
Ever live misfortune excepted within
your income
When you retire TO bed, think over what
You have been doing during the day.
Make no haste TO be rich, if you would
prosper.
Small and steady gains give competency
with tranquility Of mind.
Never play at any game Of chance.
Avoid temptation, through fear you may
not withstand it.
Earn money before you spend it.
Never run into debt, unless you see plainly
. way TO get out again.
Never borrow, if you can possibly avoid it.
Do not marry until you are able to support
a wife.
Never speak evil of any one. Be just be-
fore you are generous
Keep yourself innocent if you would be
happy.
Save when you are young to spend when
you are old
Read over the above mexims, at least,
once a week.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-05
Consumptfou Cured,

An old physician, retired from practice,
having had placed in his hands by an East
India missionary the formula of simple
vegetable remedy for the speedy and per
msnent cure of Consumption, Bronchitis,
Catarrh, Asthma and all throat and lung
affections, also positive and radical cure
for Nervous Debility and all Nervous Com
plants, after having tested its wonderful
curative powers in thousands of cases, has
felt it his duty to make 1t known to his
suffering fellows. Actuated by this motive
and desire to relieve human suffering, ]
will send free Of charge, to all who desire
it, this recipe, in German, French or En-
lish, with full directions for preparing and
using. Sent by mail by addressing with
stamp, naming this paper, W. A. Noyes,
149 Powers Block. Rochester, N. Y.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-05

1t is a singular fact that We are indebted to
Pompei for the great industry of canning
fruit Years ago, when the excavations were
Just beginning, party of Cincinnatians
found i'll what had been the pantry Of q
house many jars OF preserved figs. One was
opened and they were found TO 10 fresh and
good. Investigations showed that the figs
had been put into jars in a heated state. an
aperture left for the steam TO escape, and
then sealed with wax The hint was taken,
and the next year canning fruit was intro
duced into the United States, the process
being identical with that in vogue in Pompeii
twenty centuries ago. The old ladies' in
America who can tomatoes and peaches do
not realize that they are indebted for this
art to a people who perished nearly 1000
years ago.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-05

The deaths from cholera in Corea were re-
ported for while at 1000 per day. Seoul,
the chief city of the peninsula, contains
less than ~, 200 inhabitants within its walls
An important point to note is that the sani-
tary condition OF the capital has been for a
long time horrible. in spite of excellent
natural drainage The sewers were once
very good although open on the streets; but
of late the houses have encrnached on the
thoroughfares, and have been recklessly
built up to and even over the sewers, leaving
only the space necessary for these conduits,
which have become tilthier and tilthier The
lesson of this devastation of Seoul is the one
that would he taught in any other city Of the
world under like circumstances; and horrible
and pitiahle as WAS the mortality, insomuch
As the dead lay long unburied, it cannot be
allied surprising
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-05

called Starvation, 1t is unQuestionably true
that there Is a manifest advantage, as cura-
tive means, in reasonable fasting, at least TO
an extent TO allow the system TO rid itself OF
ell distractions. As when We have more
labor on hand taan can be possibly done to-
day, someo it must remain till tomorrow,
so when We take more food than can be di-
gested in the allotted time, or that so difficult
of digestion that it cannot be disposed OF in
the usual time, there must be an accumula-
ton something which serves as an obstruc-
ton, an sCcuIpulation of materials which
need to be disposed Of, the whole system being
more or less Clogged.
Fasting, therefore, under such circum-
stances, Is among the most important of the
remedial meaSures When this is not done,
nature as the next best means TO be en-
ployed, throws off such offending matter by
vomiting or purging, thus avoiding other
forms of disease, if as disease these friendly
manifestations may he regarded. | well
know that there are persons who believe tina,
one must eat or soon die, but they forget that
DR.. Tanner lived for forty days, taking only
water. and that others have lived still longer,
and that in high feveTs and acute diseases,
when the appetite is entirely suspended, sew
eral weeks may pass "hlie Tue Pa'Iei'' - ia>'
ing.
The danger of starvation is not as great as
is usually supposed by any means, since the
body is composed mainly OF the elements of
air and water, which, We suppose, may he ap-
prOpriated in an emergency. Therefore, |
am firm in the opinion that at the commence-
ment OF an acute disease, decided sickness
may he averted. in nine cases out OF ten, by
reasonable fasting, at least 50 long as there Is
no appetite, with extra bathing, friction OF
the surface, quiet, rest, good supply OF air
and sunlight-Dr. Hsnaford.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-05
The Terms Men and Women.

singular change in the use of the word,
designating men and women has come about
within the last fifty years. In the middle of
the present century it was common TO speak
of "A mans wife as his lady" To-day such a
Use of the word would be regarded by many
as an insult
Neither the word gentleman nor lady is
used as frequently as formerly. 1t used to br
common for a young girl to speak Of her
male friends as gentlemen. Now, she would
say man had called on her, or four men
were presented to her during the evening.
One is more likely TO bear his barber spoken
of as the gentleman who Shaves him than
hear the president Of the United States called
the gentleman who occupies the White House
1t would Ike the man who is president
The terms gentleman and lady were
originally used TO designate a class in England
sith pCcial privileges. There Is no distinc-
ton in class IN the United States, and people
are all men and women alike.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-05

Oi What is the nearest fyed star to the earth,
O. How far is itf Isl How is the distance arrived
at,
a. The first fixed star whose distance was
measured was a star no. 6p in the constella-
ton Of the Swan. Its distance is so great
that it is easier expressed by means of the
velocity Of light than miles. A beam Of light
starting from sixty-One Cygnus and travelling
at the rate Of l94, ,OJ0 miles a second would
reach the earth in about nine years
e. Since this measurement another -of a
nearer star has been made. This is the star
Alpha in the constellation of the Centaur
From this star it would require light about
three and half years 20 reach the earth.
81 The distance is arrived at by fixing
what astronomers call its paralaI. In the
line described by the earth in its orbit, the
diameter Is taken for base line. The angle
which this base line forms with line drawn
from each end to the star, is measured. Thus
We have: two angles and a side Of a triangle,
which in trigonometry are sufficient to de-
termine the other elements
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-05

Children's hose show some very desirable
improvements. A new idea is a very closely
ribbed stripe around the leg, above the calf,
which serves as garter. English boys and
girls are wearing this style very generally for
ordinary occasions and for school hose, They
are heavy and strong. and are likely 20 meet
with the approval of American mothers
ChiIdren's hose in general are greatly i'm
proved All points of excelience possible to
introduce are found in the present stocks
There are boot hose with white feet ot thick
soft cotton that are much more pleasant for
some children than those that are all black
WOODEN hose have cotton feet FOR the same
reason. Silk spliced heels and ankles are
shown in silk, cashmere and fine cotton hose
for girls and children. Monthly.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-05

Those who only know of jalsp as
nauseous drug would lie surprised at the or
namental character of the plant. The conf
mercial portion-the drug-is the dried root.
The plant forms a network of slender under
ground stems, from which proceed roots,
which, though slender and threadlike at
first. soon grow thickened and ieshy, and
finally become turnip shaped. Fig. shows
the underground stems and the roots. These
roots vary in size, from that of a hazel nut
up to that Of a hens egg, though occasion
ally they are as large mans fist. When
the roots are dug the larger ones are sliced
before drying, the smallest roots are dried
entire, while those of intermediate size are
gashed or scored in several places, to facili-
tate their hrXimr
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-05

Much interest has been excited among en-
gineerS 10y the construction, under the direc-
tion Of the RuSsian government, of some
locomotive cars of special type for the
Transcaspian railway, and built so rs to meet
two difficulties viz. the waterlesS character
of large section Of the line, and the in
significant ordinary traffic To meet the
former the locomotive car is provided with
tanks containing sufficient water to last
seventy miles; and, as the waterleSs stretch
from Michaelovsk to kazantChik is about
fifty miles in length, this supply is amply
sufficient under any contingencies that may
occur. With regard 10 the second difficulty.
the locomotive is constructed with a car con-
nected To it and capable Of conveying eighty
Passengers. The locomotive car is warmed
by the exhaust steam from the engine, by
which arrangement an important economy
in the consumption of fuel results.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-05

In the first illustration our readers will find
models from two original Redtern designs,
They are characterized by the elegant sim
plicity which is SO perfectly suited TO tailor
gowns.
Fig on the eft'shows one OF the hand
some polonaise costumes that are again In
fashion. Ii is a suit of fawn colored home
spun cloth trimmed with brown velvet. The
lower skirt is plain The Polonaise is closed
at the front in the skirt, and has the panel Of
brown velvet set in. Yoke collar and pointed
cuffs Of the velvet. The opening in the waist
is on the left side, sloping towards the front,
buttoned underneath and trimmed with rich
brown braiding over the waist opening and
on the sleeves Bonnet of the fawn colored
honIespun and vel, Il of the dress.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-05

The atmosphere is a most important factor
in disease. Ii is always contaminated with
dust containing minute particles which cause
putrefaction and fermt ntation. 1t is now as
serted that these cause all malarial and con-
taCious diseases Stagnation in the atmos
phere acts a. stagnation in water, which
every one knows Is unwholesome. The body
REQUIRES vast amount of air, and the poi
sons cast off by the human system are dead
". IL hreathed over and over again they are
dcIeterious 10 the strongest constitution De
fective sewer pipes are perhaps the most 50
rious cause Of fevers. These should receive
immediate attention aS soon as bad odors are
detected Especially, let the house be well
and frequently aired and its impurities swept
away, as the tide draws off the drainage of II
CITY and carries it out TO the ocean.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-05

Is II commonly supposed by scientists that the
earth is gradually sinking into the sun
Truth SEEKER.
The accepted theory Of light is that it is the
andulstiOn Of what is called interstellar ether,
. substance Of almost infinite subtlety. 1t is
supposed by some scientists that this presents
a minute resistance TO the earth as it revolves
round the sun. The earth being kept of
from the sun by the centrifugal force-that
force which throws dirt from a revolving
carriage wheels supposed TO gradually re
volve more slowly on account of this resisting
medium. Revolving more slowly, the throw
ing OF force would be less, hence some sCien-
fists think that after myriads Of years the
earth will sink into the sun. 1t is all based
on theory.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-05

1t may be laid down as rule that any in
vitatiOn requires an answer, however eti-
quette changes the method of reply, or at
last the acknowledgement Of an attention.
Invitations TO parties, dinners and the like
always require reply, even if one is not
asked for. An invitation 10 dinner should
receive a reply at once, that the host may
have ample time to ill the place if the invita-
ton is declined. And the guest should ar
rive exactly on time; not too late because the
dinner should not be kept waiting; not too
-ariy. since the host or hostess may desire to
SuPcrintend the arrangement of the table,
and might not be ready to receive guests. In
vitations to receptions do not need reply if
the invitation is accepted. If il is not accept
ed a card should be sent with regrets.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-05

don't see why it is that people who have
some dead friend or relative at their house
always want the stranger who happens to
call to take a look at the corpse. was re-
minded of this by what an old newspaper
man said TO me. He had been employed on a
morning daily and he had large amount Of
obituary work to do. He told me that he
scarcely remembered a case in the course Of
many months experience when he-a COM
plete estranger-was not asked, and often po-
litely urged, to come in and take look at
the dead He said to him it seemed as
though folks must have an idea that every
body was morbidly curious TO see their dead
friends-he wasn't-Pioneer Press Listener I"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-05

Fur Cap and PIastron.
The young lady in her fur cap, with fur
plastron and mu 7, looks iaunty and pretty.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-05

UdInIN II NEF ITNh tIIILDN IL'lAh.
is of astrakham cloth. Tough wool goods
may also be used
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-05
LOCAL NOTICES.

''GIvE ELY's CREAM BALM trial This
justly celebrated remedy for the cure of ca
tsrrh, hay fever, cold in the head, &c. can
be obtained of any reputable druggist, and
may be relied upon as safe and pleasant
remedy for the above complaints and will
give immediate relief. 1t is not liquid,
snuff or powder has no offensive OdOr and
can be used at any time with good results,
As thousands can testify, among them some
of the attaches of this Office.-Spirit Of
1le Times, May 30, 1856.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-05

The jalap is native of the Mexican Andes,
and derives its common name from the city
of Jalapa 1t has long been known to belong
to the morning glory family tconvolvulaceRD,
but it has been referred, from time to time
to several different genera. The most recent
authorities give its botanical name as
ipomaa purga. The plant is twining
climber. with the general habit of the morn
Ing glories The flowers have the appearance
common to those of the family, rs may be
seen by the engraving Fig. Il, which gives
both flowers and foliage.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-05

The old story of the poor soul who was
caught between The devil and the deep
sea-" gets new illustration from the deal
ing of doctors and drugs with malaria The
story is soon told: My daughter" said a
lady, had been struggling with malaria for
four years. She was all the time out OF
heslth-pOOr appetite, disOrdered digestion,
pale earthly color, pain in the head, limbs
and back, and every now and then right
hard chill. followed by fever. Then we
would send for our doctor and he would
prescribe quinine, just as he did from the
first-and 50 kept doing all alOng-until the
name of Quinine sounds like the tOlling OF
the bell. Clearly between tine two. her
health was being ruined and her very life III
peril. She was really between The devil
and the deep sea- Sometimes the name is
varied, and it is called some other inc in
place of quinine, but it is all the same-the
old firm with a new sign. In this dilema a
lady friend said: why not try Humph-
rey's Homeopathic Specifics, Nos. Ten and
Sixteen | tried them. They were sue
cess from the first, and not only cured the
malaria, but restored her to perfect health.
and left no trace of disease or drug pOis-
OninS."
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-05

There is All art about putting on dress
suit which few men are cognizant of. 1t does
not consist in the proper arrangement of the
tie or collar, but in the economy of time by
doing things in their proper order. We all
know how vexing il is 10 tie ones shoes after
one has ones shirt bosom nicely arranged.
Here is a schedule by following which we
think ali trouble will lie obviated: First,
draw on the trousers; second, the shoes;
third, shave; fourth, perform the ahlTtions;
fifth, manicure the finger nails; sixth, put on
the shirt; seventh, adjust collar and tie;
eighth, brush the hair; ninth, coat and vest.
H d. Wiman in New York Void.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-05

One Gordon, a vocalist of the last cen,
tury, rashly accused Handel of accom-
panying badly, and added that he would
jump upon the harpsichord and smash il
II the composer did not change his style.
Let me know when you will do dat,
said the Saxon master, land l will sdver
tise II. am sure more beoble will come
to see you shump den will come to heal
you singl''-The Argonaut.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-05
Adams Birthday,

There s question. which feaT it will be diff
cult for you to answer. Nevertheless viii ask
1t. and IL you do not find the authority on which
to base an answer shall excuse you When was
Adam borns
According 10 act of the English parliament,
passed to establish the date of Adams birth,
he was born Oct %, 1904 B. C. II is not
known that any portion of his family cele-
bratas the day
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-05

Capt. Coleman, schr. Weymouth. plying
between Atlantic City and New York, had
been troubled with cough so that he was
unable TO sleep, and was induced to try DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption. II
not only gave him instant relief, but allayed
the extreme soreness in his breast. His
children were similarly affected and sin
gle dose had the same happy effect. DIR.
Kings New Discovery is now the standard
remedy in the Coleman household and on
board the schooner. Free trial bottles OF
this standard remedy at Ludlow It Co
drugstore
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-05
Is it Proper to Write =

I have for some. tim" b,-rn receiving the stten-
tions'o young man Of good standing He has
gone away and | wish to know il it would be
proper To write TO him. DoRA.
1t is not proper for a young lady to write
to a man until after he has written to her
Should he write, the reply would depend
upon the pleasure Of the lady and advice of
tho~e familiar with the case, especially pa
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-05

1t Is said that more corn goes into spirits than
into anything elS' Can you tell me il this state
ment is corrects PROHIBIrIoSIsT
OF the corn raised i'll this country lSO,OO0,
600 bushels are used in human food, 624. 90,
600 for working animals, 2O,OO0,OOO for seed,
l0O,OOO,OOO for the production of spirits and
glucose, e, ,OOO,OOO for export and 900, 900. 600
for the food Of meat t-prOducing animals, max
ing altogether a consumption of 1,SS9, 900, 600
bushels. Only about one-twentie;h goes into
spirits. The animals get the bulk of it.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-05
NOVELTIES IN SCIENCE.
A BEAUTIFUL FLOWERING PLANT
WITH A BAD NAME.
Origin of Fruit Canning-Effect of Light
on Plants-Russian Locomotive Car.
will House Them.

1t requires a great calamity to arouse in
the general public any keen interest in the
physical universe. As long as the machinery
of the world runs smoothly men in general
are content with their ignorance Of its func-
tionS; it is only when it jars a little that they
awake to 4 sense of its Importance. The
comparatively moderate earthquake shocks
which recently damaged the city of Charles
ton have served to turn the minds Of persons
who never before considered such questions
10 the problems Of the geologist They desire
to know how it happened, and the likelihood
Of similar disturbances in other parts of the
country Professor Shaler in Popular Sci
euCe New,