Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-10

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II. II was only few years ago that al
most every one Of them had bankruptet
himself in speculating in wheat margins
through Chicago brokers.
The number of farmers in Clark county
who have invested In Bohemian eats will
reach to hundreds, and the amount invested
will reach many thousands Of dollars. Still,
however, do not think that any farmer
has invested 50 heavily As to become in.
volyed: and some of the farmers would
have nothing to do with the scheme. Many
invested few dollars on the sly, pledging
the agents to secresy; so that II they lost
their reputation for good sense would b.
preserved. and if they gained they would
be so much better OF.
Large numbers of the Bohemian oats
notes given by the farmers in payment have
made their appearance in this city and have
been generally sold at 20 per cent. discount.
Like Mexican dollars they seem to be at a
discount and few care to handle them.
Whether the Bohemian Oats Company will
pay up their claims next year, or whether
the bubble will burst then, remains to be
seer. The history of the scheme as worked
in this county is one Of the most remarkable
incidents in its history.
Doc. Beard. the well-knOwn railroad
man and able lunch standist, has started Q
National Hair Trunk Line" In other
words, DoG. has become the owner Of an
express wagon, with newly painted yell
low dog to run under the rear end Of 1t.
Doc. is one Of the best known characters in
Springfield, and has history which would
fill 40 volumes Of the Seaside Library. He
is one Of the best Shakspearian scholars in
the city, and Is also fine song and dance
man.
The long and terribly oppressive spell Of
damp and foggy weather We enjoyed re-
Gently was fatal In its effects on invalids
and consumptives, several of whom died
from sheer exhaustion in breathing the
damp. heavy air.
II is said that Miss Ella Weed, formerly
teacher at the Springfield Seminary. in
this city, is at work on q new novel. Miss
Weeds first novel, Foolish Virgin. +"
which was published by Harper Brothers,
and which was remarkably successful. 1t
dealt with fashionable life in Cincinnati
and central Ohio. and not few persons in
Springfield imagined they recognized old
acquaintances in certain characters in the
novel. The book sold largely here, and
had good general sale, but failed to live.
Miss Weeds new effort will be looked for
with interest BY her friends in this city.
The new Texas colony syndicate recently
formed in this city for the purchase Of
tracts of lands In Tom Greene county, In
Texas, has been formed rs stock COM
pany. with stock at so much per share.
Col. J. S. Boyle, who will soon leave for
Texas to look at the land. states that new
county will be formed to be christened
Springfield or Ohio county. A new town
will be laid out and sale of lots will i'm
mediately be held. Several plans Of this
kind have been put into execution and in
several cases the lots sold 50 well that
enough was realized at the sale to pay for
all the land originally purchased.
Professor and Mrs. MOskOvitz. who have
made their home in Springfield for the past
two or three years, have removed to Dayton.
They have romantic history. and one
which shows how mutable are all earthly
plans and aspirations. A few years ago,
Mrs. Moskovitz was one Of the bellies of
Buda Pesth, in Hungary. She was fine
pianist, and one of the few pupils of the
great Liszt. On the birthday of the great
she and other pupils made up a
purse and presented their teacher with
magnificent concert grand piano. While
moving in the brilliant society of Buda
Pesth, she became acquainted with Prof.
then prominent and wealthy
of that city. They became
Of one another, and were mar
ried. Shortly after this. Mr.. Moskovitz
failed in business. through extreme cOmpe-
tition among the manufacturers Of certain
articles. His fortune vanished and every
thing went to satisfy creditors As the POSI-
ton Of a bankrupt In Europe Is Infinitely
more disagreesble than that of any one in q
similar position in this country. Mr.. Mos
kovitz Immediately emigrated to America,
where he and his wife have since lived. He
was something of an optician and his wife
Of pianist, and by his selling
scientific spectacles and his wife teaching
music. they managed tO live comfortably
after having quite q struggle TO learn the
English language. While In. this city they
had the respect of all classes of society.
Mr.. MOskovitz spoke eight languages and
his wife four.
And so Capt Biddle BOggs is gone The
captain was one of the most prominent fig
lres on the street for years, with his thin
grey hair, cool, unfinching eye, and with
iis spare. but well-knit figure. Capt. Boggs
mad the stuff in him to have made soldier
IF distinction and an officer or high rank.
Toward the end Of his life his temper was
severely tried. and his powers impaired by
II health. bat in the prime of his manhood
he was dashing. brilliant young soldier,
with spirit for any adventure and with |
sword to carve his way to success
md distinction, but circumstances favored |
,im. His long years Of campaigning In
he Mexican war, In the overland expedi- |
ion to California and in the rebellion. had |
supplied him with wonderful fund Of anec- |
Totes and adventures, and il he had had the |
rift Of cOmnOsitiOu he could hava boc<,,oo