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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21
GOOD MANNERS.
What an Invitation or Party Call Is.
Etiquette.

What an Invitation oF Party Call Is.
Etiquette.
In that invaluable book, Don't" Mai
Bunce tells everybody what not TO do in con
versation and manners. In reference TO that
common and horrible American fashion of
saying Il am through when one means that
ne is done or has finished, Don't" says;
Don't say l am through, when you are
announcing that you have finished dinner or
breakfast"
Are you through" asked an American of
an EngliShman, when seated at table
Through exclaimed the Englishman, look
ing in an alarmed way down 10 the floor and
up to the ceilng-"through what!7
Again:
Don't reject bits of bone or other sub
stances, by splitting them back into your
plate. Quietly eject them upon your fork,
holding it TO your lips, and then place them
upon the plate.
Don't eat with your knife. Never put
YOUR knife into your mouth"
In a foot note, Major Bunce says, about
the direction not to put the knife into the
mouth: This advice has been declared un-
necessary for people of any degree of social
culture, but the fact is that while eating
with the knife is much less common than
formerly, instances Of it may still be wit
messed
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21

At certain country church it was de
cided by tie members 10 assemble to-
gcther at given time to pray for rain,
which was badly needed for the growing
crops At the appointed hour the people
began TO gather. aud one little fellow
came trudging mp with an umbrella al
most rs big as himself what did you
bring that for, younCstCr:" some one
asked with a smile. SOS | wouldr t
get wet going home was the confident
reply. Ii is safe to say that no one else
in the large gathering had come similarly
provided.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21
SCIENCE AND PROGRESS.
THE BALLOON WHICH WAS STEeREp
TO LONDON.

Prosperous Condition of the American
Oriental Association-The silver Cues
tion In EngIsnd-Ths Brilliant Voyage
of lie TorpilIeur.
Full particulars Of the successful balloon
voyage from Cherhourg to London have
come TO hand, with illustrations. The airship
was built to be a steerable one, and it was
found 10 be 50 practically. The journey was
made by F. Lhoste a skillful and daring
young French aeronaut. He and compan-
ion left Cherbourg at ] | at night and crossed
the channel At the first glimpse Of dawn
they saw that they were approaching the Isle
of Wight. The balloon was named lie Tor
pileur.
II was of the ordinary construction, except
in some of its appendages. First, 1t was pro
vided with the helix or steering apparatus
shown heneath the car i'll Fig l. This brings
the machine down
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21

Miss Zelia Nuttall has made some very i'm
portant discoveries in deciphering ancient
Aztec hierOglyphics
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21

This is an association formed to delve into
the untold treasures of ancient Indian, Per
sian, Syriac and Sanscrit literature 1t Ii
composed of college professors, students,
clergymen and American Buddhists. A
Yankee Buddhist is not easy TO conceive of
Yet the fact remains that there is a consider
able number of them. The association in
crcsseS in membership and interest. Its OBJ
jects are Of noble aim for American scholar.
ship. We have not many American scholar
at present, but we shall have more in the
future
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21

One pound Of coal, according to recent
Franklin institute tests, will yield an
amount Of light averaging $50 candles
with the electric arc light tsbout sixty
per cent. Of this IL glass shades are ussd),
twenty candles with incandescent lamps
and fourteen to seventeen candles with
gas. In this estimate it is assumed that
steam coal Is burned under good boiler
for the electric lights, and that the gas is
obtained from q bituminous coal.-Bos-
ton Budget
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21

The bird is great clumsy creature, with
legs so monstrously long that il dos no.
know what to do with them 1t cannot make
a round nest and sit upon it like an ordinary
bird, so what does it do but build great Chin
ney pot of mud, high and long, lay It's
eggs there and half sit, half stand upon them
till they hatch. The sight Of 1t upon its mud
nest Is an odd and funny one. Tho picture
shows what it is like.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21

Deacon Whim-Well. my dear, do you
think we ought TO give the Rev. Mr.. New
conner a CALI Mrs. Whim-By all means.
He Is just the man we want II am surprised
to hear you say that His trial sermon was
fearfully dull" "Yes, know, but did you
notice his wifef She wore the cheapest kind
Of dress and bonnet three years o.d, if a
day. Such model Of minister's wife can't
be found often. Omaha World.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21

Can you tell mo If there are plants that ea; and
digest food like animals, NATURE
The common pitcher plant Of our swsmps
and the sundew and fly catcher Of the south
entics insects by means Of a sweet liquid, inl-
prisoning them in their cups When re-
tanned the insect Is moistened by a secretion
from minute glands of the inner surface, and
h apparently digested
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21

What is the direct cause Of the boiling Of wateri
b.
The boiling point Is attained at 2l2 deg.
Fahrenheit, the temperature at which the
elastic force of the vapor Of any hq uid is
equal 10 the pressure Of the atmospheric At
2l2 deg. temperature steam begins 10 be
formed at the bottom of . vessel Of water,
and, rising through the liquid, throws it into
oommotion. In high attitudes water boils at
a lower temperature, because the atmospheric
pressure Is not 20 great
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21

Who shall say that the acknowledged disll
tegration Of the ObeliSk new is not due to the
mterPoSition of some avenging irit who
seeks TO redress its wrongs. Be this as it NAV.
let Us anticipate its absolute decay, raise
popular subscription and return TO the de
spoiled and outraged city of Alexandria her
last monument This would lie an act worthy
OF generous people" The obelisk is suffer-
ing from consumption, and only a change Of
climate can save it from annihilation.-CoI.
Charles Chaille in North American Review.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21
Buried Cities.

Ii. The dove rises early in the morning
2. Can Ada come and zee me todsyi 3 Can
you take her at 2 o'elockf l. Papa ran after
my little dog. 5. gared. amazed, At hens In
the garden. G. The little cub at the circus
was very cunning. T. There are for s2ls
many pieces Of china g. We went to view
hill, meadow, spring, field and farm
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21
What 10 Horsepovers

wili you be good enough to state for the benefit
Of one ignorant of familiar term what Is horse-
power'
one horsepower is such power as will raise
5000 pounds one foot high per minute, or
so pounds per second This is continued
force. A horse can only exert that power for
about six hours, therefore one day. work Of
one horsepower is equivalent to the work Of
As horses
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21

thrown away and
new ones bought
for q price that will
not break anybody
up. Dust will not
settle in them and
breed disease. They
can be even scrub
bed with q scrub
bing brush when
they are soiled, and
they will come out
as good as new. II
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21
CANE CHAIR

Is wanted, silken and plush cushions, eni-
broidered as richly as anybody wants, can
be placed upon them, and 10! there you aru
This light, graceful furniture is made Of
willow and cane. The shapes and the de-
signs Of the cane work are now seen in great
variety, and show much artistic taste
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21

Each of the following snagram may be
tranSposed to form the rame of q famous man
l. c. will love R more. 2. fed regal
jams 8. pale barn poeti No, no. I
am Jan n. Flinnberk. 5. A wit-miIl, Tip
q. A soft hens for Jsm. I. No, cab .
Brahi lin S Butcher Moriurs chopa
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21
YOUNG FOLKS COLUMN.
PICTURES OF THE QUEER NESTS
SOME BIRDS BUILD.

Brave Girl" Talking in Their Sleep"
Buried Citie,-Ths Little Grsoss Isl md
Nest and the FIamingo's Chimney Pot
Nest.
Ornithologists have discovered some queer
birds nests in their hunting trips. One Of
the oldest as well as prettiest is the nsst of
the little grebe. This is a water fowl found
in Europe. 1t is sometimes called ths dab
chick.
The odd thing about this bright little birds
nest is that it is really an island. The bird
weaves together the stalks Of water plants
till it makes a regular raft Upon thess u
builds its nest in the edge Of lakes and narshy
places.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21

What is meant by an invitation call. and what
purpose is it intended TO serve! MARY c W
A call after being invited TO ali entertain
ment, such as an afternoon reception. an
evening party or dinner. is intended as a
recognition by the person invited Of the com
pliment paid him or her by the host. They
are often called party calls, hut invitation
call is better, inssnuch as ones calls embrace
recognition of variety of entertainments
In fashionable society ladies owing a very
large number of calls often give reception,
inviting all those TO whom they are indebted.
This throws all they invited into debt for a
call to the hostess.
True, high breeding is that which always
efrains from hurting anothers feelings.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21
Easy Enough,

A correspondent asks: Would you please
tell me what | can do TO make callous skin
soft and white!" Why, of course, Violet
Let your mother do the wrestling with the
washboard and take good, strong duses of pi-
ano daily before and after eating"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21

Recently New York girl Of Is, who bad
taken lessons in First Aid to the Injured" ;"
was in Fallsburgh, n. Y, when boy was
thrown from a wagon and his leg broken.
She at once put her knowledge into use, set
the leg, and he is recovering fast. Pity there
are not more girls like that
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21
An UncaIiea For Remark

Young lady (reading card just brought
fn)-Mr. Frank S S. Smith.
Young man who dislikes the interrup
tion-Dear mel his mother must have
suffered when he was christenedl-
Harper's Bazar
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21

What Is the etymology Of the word bonanza
In Spanish, calm, fair, worthy prosperity.
In mining, a sudden and extraordinary
widening Of a silver VEIN anything remark
able for its paying qualities.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21

The walls OF a kitchen should always he
painted, and light color is to be preferred
They will need washing twice year, or at
the most every three months. II they are
plastered or kalsomined, it is good plan to
tack clean newspapers just back of the tubs
and table, TO protect the wall as much as pcs
sibe
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21

Why does churning cream convert IL into but
ter,
Cream is the fat or butter of milk, con-
tained in little globules or cases of albumen.
By churning this film or envelope of albumen
is brokan and the butter is set free
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21
A Story OF Bill Arp.

The Atlanta Constitution tells the follow
ing story of Bill Arp: Years ago . certain
judge was candidate for governor, and in
making a public speech remarked: Gentle
men, the office of governor has been pursuing
me for years Instantly William was on bis
feet, asking to be allowed q question. The
judge declined to be interrupted All right, ;
said William, with a shrug, II you won't
answer question for one, these folks amt
going to vote for you, that's certain We'll,
60 on then, and ask your question: replied
the judge snappishly. William arussl You
say he observed, that the Office of governor
has been pursuing you for yssrsS 'Yes, dir
We'll, SIR said Arp solsmnly. AL that I've
got to say b that you are gaining On IT,.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21

viii you please state what Is Louisiana par
ish' l often the word used. but never knew
what II meant p. H
In Louisiana the word parish is used 10
designate what in other states are called
counties.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21

Who is the young Prince Napoleon now travel
ing In this country incognito: r.
He Is the son Of Prince Napoleon, common
Iy called Plon-P -Plon, and the Princess Clo-
thiIds Of Italy.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21

Will you settle disputed point between myself
and friend' Did Mr.. James @ Blaine receive
college education II So wheres B, J \.
Yes. Mr. Blaine was educated at Wash
ington and jefferson college at Washington,
Pa
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21

But chairs and sofas like that in these Illus
trations give a sense of lightness and fires, lon
only to look at them. They are cheap COM
pared with the heavy velvet furniture When
they are worn out they can be reseatei or
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21

Any honorably discharged soldier OF
sailor in the late war is entitled TO burial
in a national cemetery, and the govern
nent bears the cost of interment.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21

VIII you please state the questions at i<sus BE-
tween the theologians who advocate the old and
new theology: COUNCILMAN
!. The AndOver or new school Of theolo-
gians contend that there is a state Of probation
for all those who died before the coming of
Christ, or who were ignorant of His existence
through no fault Of theirs The old or ortho-
doI contend that all are damned unless pos
sessing a knowledge of the Savior before
death
2. The discussion arose from q division in
the American board of foreign missions in
reference to the requirements in faith OF
missionaries. The old doctrine Is unaccept-
able to the heathen, since it precludes the
possibility OF their meeting hereafter the
souls Of all their ancestors. The question is:
Shall missionaries preach the old or the new
doctrinsi
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21
QUESTIONS ARo ANSWERS.

to Know.
In this eolamn the questions sf our corrs-
spondents will be answered II there Is an an
swer TO be found upon this mortal plane. Il
Is a large undertaking, but our question
editor Is eqi al to it.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21

What Is the highest mountain In the rorid'
How high Is is' SgsscRTBEH.
Mt Everest, In the HLnalayas. 1t Is q, ,0O2
feet above the sea.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21

and down, and are in clusters of three
with a row Of small buttons between the
clusters. The hat is olive green and silver
gray. Gloves. gray. Observe how little OF
punching and fussing there is to the back OF
the overskirt
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps.

Mrs. Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, who is
in retirement at East Gloucester, Mass, is
an invalid and writes, al am able to work
almost none at all"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21

To prevent dresses being creased inspack-
ing, place paper between the folds
Ribbon is the rage for decoration. A place
for bow is found upon nearly all articles of
furniture
A sensible writer suggests that instead Of
having the Importance of saving money ding
donged 50 much into women's ears, q little
time be devoted to showing them bow to earn
IL
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21

Simple, good food, good temper, daily
bath and plenty of sunlight and air will keep
YOU in health.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21

About 100000 umbrellas are made
and sold annually in this country. New
York and Boston are the headquarters of
the manufacturers.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21

Connecticut is said 10 be the only state
east Of Nebraska where an attempt at
suicide is not legal ulisdemcanOr
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21

''SAra LochWooo's NoI'sUs~. --S,GoI-.
Belva A. Lockwood makes better capi-
ais than any other woman in America.
she uses green wax and seals with q
thimble.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21

The Evacuation of Mexico by the French.
Was the evacuation Of the French from Mexico
demanded by the United States government at
tbs close OF the war Of the rsbellionf STUDENT.
Justin Mccarthy, in his History OF Our
Own Times, says that Mr.. Seward notifeti
the French minister at Washington that the
presence Of French troops in Mexico was OBJ
noIious 70 the United States government,
and Immediately sent Q prominent general
with . larger force to the frontier. Adam
Badeau, who is now publishing Grant in
Peace says that Gen Grant was desirous of
demanding and forcing the withdrawal of
the French from MEXICO in 1865; that Grant
ssnt Sheridan to Texas and sent Gen Soho-
field on Q mission to Mexico He further says
that Mr.. Seward opposed any pushing of this
matter, preferring to let 1t come about, as it
must in time come, Of itself, and that no de-
msnd was made The evacuation occurred
in 1867, two years after the Close Of ths
rebellion
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21

Can you give me the figures as TO the cost Of
running the government Of the city Of New York;
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21


fitting fashion Of the present, they may slip ON
and off easily In Fig the costume is shown
with the jacket on over the gown. In Fig
9 the back of the dress alone with the jacket
removed appears. The jacket is fastened un-
detDeath the fur by hooks and eyes the rest
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21
Jane. @. Biains's Alma Mater.

The amount allowed for 1885 was between
t33, ,OOO, 900 and s34 10000
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-21
WHAT SHALL WE WEAR?
PICTURE. OF A STYLISH FUR
TRIMMED WINTER COSTUME.

In Figs. l and are seen one Of the most
tasteful and fashionable winter costumes
that have yet appeared 1t Is made of olive
cloth and cross barred plush of the same tint
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-15
TALLAHAssEE's VISITORS.
The Winter Season Profitable for tn
Entertainers of Strangers.

The Winter Season Profitable for the
Entertainers of Strangers.
TALLAHASSEE, FLA, April 1.-THE
number Of visitors to Tallahassee and vi
clnIty this winter, has been mucn larger
than at any time during the same period
for several years. The hotels and numer-
Gus boarding houses have been well tdlled
during the entire season, and all who
came were delighted with the salubriOus
climate, beautiful scenery and cordial re-
ceptiOn they met here. The accommOda-
tons are wholly insufficient to meet the
demand sure to be made for irst-class en-
tertainment by next winter, if not sooner,
and, consequently, the erection of one or
two more magnificent hotels is contem-
plated, which will be none too soon, if
the construction Of the railroad TO Thorn
asville is built. These are all indications OF
an enterprising public spirit, to which
the people OF this favored section have
awakened.
Our neighboring town ThOmasville. Ga,
owes its remarkable prosperity to its no.
tel enterprises and accommodations for
winter visitors, which, like Aiken. S. G.,
nave given 1t worldwide reputation as a
health resort. And there is every reason
TO believe that the palatial hotel now in
contemplation for your beautiful Forest
City will add increased life and attrac-
tiveness to its natural advantages.
The election OF Rev. K. g. Weed, of Au-
gusta, Ga, Bishop Of the Diocese Of Flor
ida, meets with the hearty approval of the
church people OF this section. He will,
doubtless, make an excellent head for the
church IN this state, aud the praisewor-
thy record he has made as a builder OF
churches, and in other wise advancing the
cause TO which he has devoted his life,
will hive suitable reward in the lar er
field afforded in this growing State. He
VIII have the earnest support OF all class s
here I'm his new and responsible position.
The growth of the church in Florida du-
ring the past decade has been eXtraordi-
nary, especially in East and South Flor
ida, and the outlook for the future is very
AncnnraoinQ
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-15
PENsAC0LAs PRETTY PICTURE.
The Torpedo Attack by Night-Landing
ofthe Brigade.

The Torpedo Attack by Night-LAnding
ofthe Brigade.
PENSACOLA, April 14.-Y esterday all
the vessels in the squadron were ordered
to prepare against torpedo attack. 1t
was unknown until night that the Ten
nessee would be the ship selected for at
tack. Under the full flood of moonlight
the attack was difficult, but the lovely
night having crowded the bay with excur-
sion boats, the attacking party used them
for shelter until the assault
was made. The assailants had not
fairly lett cover before the Tennessee was
abllze with lights on every yardarm and
rockets filed the air. BrOadside after
brOadside was fired and 800 men stood a
their posts. Lieut.. Ryerson, of the Yam
tic, cut through the netting which sur
rounded the Tennessee and exploded a
torpedo under it's stern, but the men OF
the Tennessee deluged Lieut.. Ryer-
sons launch eXtiDguishing the fires
and leaving the launch captured.
Two other boats succeeded in reaching
the ship aud exploding tOrpedOes, but all
were flooded from a hose which, in an
actual fight, would throw scalding water.
To-day the naval brigade landed. AS the
small boats bearing 200 men and several
pieces OF artillery approached the beach,
on the bluff, where an enemy
was supposed to be con-
cealed. By some misunderstanding
the assault was made at a point different
from that selected. 1t was too far from
the spectators and being of the point. the
bar was encountered, which required the
brigade 10 leave their boats and take TO
the water, hauling their artillery
with them as they waded to land. The
assault was superb and the artillery was
carried up bluff sixty feet
high in splendid style. The camp was
then pitched at Magnolia Bluff, three
miles from Pensacola, on the railroad.
The manager of the road reports trans
porting during the day over 1900 people.
The daily exercises are witnessed by citi-
zens and strangers, and the flagship con-
tinues TO attract large mum bers Of visi-
tors. but special interest centres upon the
sham battle, which will occur Saturday,
or early next week. So far the weather
has been magnificent, and the vast crowds
have been entertained by land and sea
without accident.