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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-25
BLIND TOMS EARNINGS.
Charity Virgins, His Aged Mother, Ap-
plies to the Courts.


The New York Star of a recent date says:
Charity Virgins. an old negress, recently
brought proceedings in the supreme court
in this city, 10 have an inquiry made into
the mental condition of her son. Thomas
Virgins. and TO have committees APP
pointed 10 take charge of his person and es-
tate.
Thomas Virgins. who is well known to
the public as blind Tom" the phenOme-
nal piano player. was born in Georgia in
Is49 When he was but four months Of
age. his father. Wingo Virgins; his mother,
Charity. together with their numerous
progeny. were sold by their Southern owner
owner to James n. Bethune. a resident Of
Georgia, whose slaves they remained until
1865.
After the war when the slaves were
made free. Mr.. Bethune, desiring TO turn
the boys wonderful talent to account. en-
tered into an agreement with his father and
mother to assume control of his services
and person during his minority. This
agreement was approved by 5. +. Bryan
the superintendent of freedmen at Augusta
Ga. According to Mrs Wiggins'S story.
Tom was in New York in May, 1870, when
he came of age, and consequently be
came citizen of the United States
in this State, under the Four
teenth Amendment. Without the con-
sent to the young negro's parents, Mr.. Be
thune took him before the courts Of Virgin
ia. had him declared lunatic and obtained
the appointment of his son, John G. Be
thune, as the custodian of his person and
estate. Tom played all over the country
under Young Mr.. Bethune's management
until the latter died in 1854, when James
| y. Bethune had himself appointed a
committee of the insane musicians person
and estate by the courts of North Caro-
| lima.
Charity Virgins, in her application tOI
the appointment of committee in the SUI
preme court in this state, stated that she
was the next of kin 10 the blind musician.
| She says she has twelve children, the eld-
est of whom is Solomon, aged so, and the
Youngest is Ellen, aged %, but as all OF
them were born in slavery, and consequent
| ly not in lawful wedlOck, they are not in
terested in Blind Toms estate unless The
court decides them TO be his brothers anC
| sisters.
| The affidavits of Albert J. Lesche and
| Mrs. John e. Bethune accompanied th'
application. Mr.. LeSche says that although
Blind Tom is possessed of wonderful musi
cal ability, his mind is sterile and lie Il
| incapable of managing his own affairs
Judge DOnOhue, in a decision rendered
says that remedy should be sought in Norti
Carolina, where Mr.. Bethune was appointed
the committee.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-25
A Cure for the Rlues.

When things go wrong; when your sweet
heart proves unkind; when your pen is hard
and your ink pale; when your razor isn't as
it ought to he; when you dip your pen into
your wineglaSs instead of the ink horn: when
the car driver in the street below begins to
curse the poor dumb brutes he holds the rcins
over; when you think of false friends, trusts
betray ed, lonely graves in far away church.
yards; penniless strangers in crowded towns;
weeping women and dying men, then turn to
your betters for expression and solace-to good
books written by good men and women.-New
York Graphic
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-25
Wendell Phillips Romantic Marriage.


A singular marriage was that of Wendell
Phillips who, though known as gifted or
ator, was eInineutly n literary man, as his
printed speeches and numberleSs articles in
periodicals and newspapers bear testimony.
The lady who b came his wife had considerable
property, WAS vehemently opposed to slavery,
an invalid and interested i'll Phillips as con.
spicuous and able AbolitiOnist She had
settled feeling that she Gnpld not live long,
and, wishing TO put her means in Phillips
hands, SO as to benefit the cause she had 50
much at heart, she thought that marriage
would be the best method of carrying out the
purpose. The couple had been friends and re
manned such after union, which naturally In
Cluded very little passion or romance Of the or
binary kind. But in place OF that was tender
regard, an earnest admiration, an exalted es-
teem, which made the best and truest compan-
ions. The sympathy between them was COM
plete. He passed hours every day in her
society, and many of his ideas and inspirations
are said to have come from her A more de-
voted, chiyairouS husband has not lived
have been told that he often trimmed her bon
nets, because, as he had nice taste in such
things, She liked to have him display it in her
behalf. To those who have never thought Of
Wendell Phillips except as the great orator,
it will appear strange that he could ever have
been engaged in such feminine occupations.
But the fact is one of the strongest evidences
of his marital attachment
As may be supposed the pair had no chill
dren; but they adopted a daughter, now the
wife of George W. Smalley, London corre-
spondent of The Tribune. As the story goes,
the mother of Mrs. Smalley lived in Martin
iuue, and was q slave owner She became in
terested in the cause Of anti-slavery through
Wendell Phillips speeches, and freed her
slaves At her death she left her only child,
then a small girl, to Phillips as his ward; he
became her guardian, and subsequently
adopted her. Smalley, being an earnest Abo-
htionist, met her at Phillips house, where a
mutual affection arose, with the usual result
Cor Chicago Times.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-25
AMONG THE CHINESE.
Their Curious Way of Reckoning-Oid
Age . Distinction.

Age DistinCtion.
The Chinese do not reckon their age from
the day of birth, but from New Years day.
1t is on this account sometimes difficult 70
find out the true age Of young children. Here
is a tiny shaven- n-headed bundle of humanity,
scarcely able to stand alone for a moment,
and you are gravely assured that he is 5
years old II you have left the sacred rules
of propriety at home, you venture mildly
and politely to east just faint shallow OF
doubt upon the statement; or If you do not
discredit the parents assertion, but are still
unacquainted with the mode OF reckoning,
you probably condole with its parents on the
slight degree of progress be has made toward
maturity
Should child arrive. in this world at IL IS
o'clock on New Years eve, the fond father
will proudly assure you next morning that
the new arrival is . years old, and never so
much as think that what he says is untrue
Seeing that clocks are very scarce articles ex-
cept along the coast, and that even where a
clock is found time is a very elastic and vsri-
able quantity, one wonders how such matters
are determined in certain cases The Chinese
do not conceal their age, nor do they ever try
10 represent themselves as younger than they
oiS- - q slIOllAtI W
add to the stated number OF their years than
to diminish it. On being introduced to a new
acquaintance the first question is, What is
your distinguished surnamef" and the second
is, What is your honorable agein You reply
to one as readily as to the other
Age is so much respected that it is consid-
cred distinction to be advancing in years.
There are eight or ten different names which
correspond TO Mr." according to the ap-
Pearance Of age, or real age, to which man
has attained, and the same for women. Be
sides, it is a matter of greater congratulation
as years go by that one has been spared to
add another year to the term of life. The
length of the reign of the emperor, the term
Of official service, the engagements of SER
wants, the period Of residence in a locality
all are dated from the new year. Brooklyn
Magazine
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-25

Yesterday afternoon complaint was made
10 the police that VIII Compton had beaten
and otherwise abused his wife. About q
o.clock Officer Mast went to ComptOn's
house and arrested him. He had been
drinking and had abused his wife more OF
less all day. Later it was discovered thai
Compton had stolen key of blue-head
beer. the keg being found in the cellar.
I'm addition to the charge of abusing Lis
family, the charge of petit larceny was
Dlaced against him.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-25
MEMS HATS AND BRAINS.
Some Exceedingly Interesting Figures
Obtained from English Hatters-

Some Exceedingly Interesting Figures
Obtained from English Hatters.
1t has been stated that, regards occupa-
ton. gruoms and government clerks, before
the days of competitive examinations, re
ioiced in the mnst limited Cranial capacities
In the investigation Of the size of the head OF
the living, the hat is valuable guage. and
some statistics furnished by hatters give in
teresting Corroborative evidence. | may say
that the size of the hat is the mean of the
length and breadth. Thus u hat measuring
~ inches long by 81 inches wide would he
size No. !.
Mr.. Christy, the well known purveyor OF
chimney pots and other headgear, informed
me that the average size for English adult
males was :, or - inches in circumference.
Germans have round heads, Malays are
small, Portuguese average 6Hs-1, Spaniards
slightly larger. Japanese exceed the English
average The order for a dozen would run
thus: Four Z, three =, four ~ one "a.
MIR. Bowen gives similar information and
adds; Men who have TO do with horses
coachmen, jockeys, livery servants-have un-
doubtedly the smallest heads" The size Of
livery hats would run from 6 to Z, nothing
larger. Mr. Kisson Hotter, of Glasgow, says
the Scotch head is larger than the English.
York has the largest English range, Cam
bridge next, then Oxford The professors Of
the Scotch universities average 1-l6; Joseph
Hume took 81, Chalmers 7sl. Other heads
of interest are Mr. Gladstone ~, Lord J.
Russell u, John Bright ~, Lord Selborne
IL, the Prince Of Wales and Lord Beacons-
field each !.
It is lamentable TO reflect what a golden
opportunity for an extensive observation was
lost in the house Of commons the memorable
sth of April of this year! Shortly afterward
it occurred TO me it might be interesting and
instructive to ascertain the average hat size
of the members Of London university in con-
vocation assembled such a body, it was
! hoped, might be considered as superior to the
average in mind power. Accordingly III
/ structed my halter to make the necessary
| measurements, and ! here give the result;
655. :; 6S4, Q; 65s, 81; :, 81; ~, ~; ~, 10
/ 7SL, 8: ~, .; 731, l-l26 hats in ali will
| now add new figures supplied TO me by Mr..
/ Bowen. showing the hats required by ordinary
adult Englishmen: 6lE, .; 6%s, 4; G2., 9; ~.
S; ~; 7(s, ); ~. .; ~: l; *, l: "a, o.
/ 26 hats in ALL nd, lastly, to complete the
picture, here is al order for a dozen livery
hats: o., =: 65s, 3; Gal, ;; G7S, >: !. |; ~
/, nothing larger, IL hats in all.-Dr Col
| lins in Pail Mall Gazette.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-25
Why They Are F-enned .

Omaha Mani understand the arrange
ments for the reception of immigrants at
Castle Garden are very complete. New York
Nan-We do our best TO make strangers feel
that they have come to Christian country
As soon as they arrive they are furnished
with Bibles printed in English, Welsh, French,
Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Italian, Spanish,
German, Dutch, Russian, Bulgarian, Hunga-
rian, Bohemian, Polish, Slavic, Arabic, Greek,
Armenian, Hebrew; or Portuguese. "Do they
read theml" "Yes, indeed. You see there
is nothing else they can do, being all penned
up like Hock Of sheep" But why do you
pen them upI" ~To keep them from being
robbed. Chi, ago Tribune.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-25

Last night. the police made descent on
Murphy Bros.' and Patsy Creed's saloons,
on the corner of Main and Spring streets.
1t seems that there is a door between the
saloons, so tl,at if one is raided the persons
can run into the other and lock the door,
thus cutting off pursuit This game was
played last night on the police, John
Murphy ordering his brother, on the APP
proach of the officers. TO lock the door. The
cops thereupon locked Murphy up on the
charge of obstructing officers.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-25
SoCure, No Pay

The terms Never despair" and "Whil,
there's life there's hope" are the notices OF
DR.. McMunn. Treats his patients to cure
them, and uses without prejudice or regard
for schools or ''pathys" whatever will ae-
complish that result. A man of 25 years
successful experience. Consultations in
person or by mail free to all. Permanently
located at Springfield, o. Institute, labor
atory and dispensary at Ill South Market
street. Hours s a. m. to 9 y. m.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-25

Died on Tuesday, Oct 10. Carrie, the
bright little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. b.
Bell. Of Pearl street, of that dread disease
diphtheria.
Death has torn her from our bosom
One We loved so well.
Oh. how dark this world will be now.
Without our Carrie Bell.
Underneath the willows. waving,
In = quiet little spot,
They have lain our little darling.
Shaded by fOrget-me-nots.
But watch and wait, o, little Carrie,
For US on yOnder heavenly shore;
Although on earth no more we II see you.
Wen meet in heaven TO part no more.
Il NJ
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-25

A lady died recently at the Georgia
asylum, whose case was one of the most
peculiar in the history of the institution
She was perfect encyclopedia. She
read vOraciously, and Remembered
everything she read. As she had means
she was INDUCED in the matter of books.
She always bought from Lippincott.
Whenever information was wanted in
law, medicine or letters, she was appealed
to, and her answers were always correct.
The legislative committee, on one occa-
sion, was entertained by her for an hour
So impressed were the members with her
accomplishments that they complained
of DR.. Powell for OBTAINING her in the in
stitution. "Just go back" said the doc.
tor, land ask her what she thinks of the
Free Masons." They did 50, and found
out that she was the craziest woman in
the building. Constitution.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-25
Real Estate Transfers.

Elizabeth Z. McNally TO Frank K. Wells,
three lots in Edwardsville, S665.
Elizabeth f. McNally to William d. Bost,
lot in EdwardsviIle, S225.
Elizabeth f. McNally to Catherine W.
Peters, lot in Edwsrdsville, s225.
Elizabeth f. McNally to Thaddeus W.
Baum. lot in Edwardsvile. s245.
Elizabeth f. McNslIy to James V Wright,
lot in Edwardsville, s225.
James Kennedy to Peter Deger, lot in
Smith * Thompson's addition. Sl3T.
Gertrude Miller TO Joseph and Louis
Miller, lot in Warder's addition, $1,000.
William c. Peele to W. J. White, lot on
Pleasant street, $1,000.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-25

The old reliable Steam Dye Works are
always to the front in enterprise and good
work, and have been doing a tremendous
business in their dying department, which
gives the best of satisfaction. Those hav-
ing heavy clothing to color should not fail
to take them to their place of business, 21
north Center street. at once, before winter
sets in, as it is almost impossible to dry
heavy goods then. The baths are just a.
popular as ever, and are receiving new
patrons every day that express themselves
as being very highly pleased.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-25

The reduction of internal revenue and the
taking off of revenue stamps from PrOprie-
tary Medicines, no doubt has largely bene-
fitted the consumers, as well as relieving the
burden of home manufacturers. Especially
is this the case with Green's august Flolrer
and BOSchee'S German Syrup, as the re-
duction of thirty-siX sents per dozen. has
been added to increase the size of the bottles
containing these remedies, thereby giving
One-ffth more medicine in the 75 cent size.
The August FTOlrer for Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint and the German Syrup
for Cough and Lung troubles, have perhaps,
the largest sale of any medicines in the
world. The advantage of increased size OF
the bottles will be greatly appreciated by the
sick and afflicted. in every town and village
in civilized countries. Sample bottles for 10
cents remain the same size.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-25

A CARD.-TO all who are suffering from
errors and indiScretiOnS of youth, nervous
weakness. early decay, loss of manhood.
etc, will send a recipe that will cure you,
free of charge. This great remedy was dis
covered by a missionary in South America.
Send self-addressed envelope to Rev. Joseph
T. Inman, Station ID, New York city.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-25
u.EeIIfrnm "A Fence.

Willie Ibach, who resides with his father
r. F. Ibach. in the rear of }. ID. MolerS
residence, on south Factory street, fell of
a fence this morning and broke his left arm
lust above the wrist DIR. Russell set the
broken limb. Willie is snare drummer in
the Salvation Army band.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-25

An alibl suddenly fell through In a case
thus reported in the Chicago NcCs:
Where" asked the counsel for the de-
Tense, examining a Swedish farm hand,
was your boss that night?" Il not could
say" replied the Swede Did you not tell
ME down at the foot of the stairs leading to
the court room that you would swear he
was at home that night?" Maybe, yees
did. The boss gave me pair OF sleeve
buttons if say so. The sleeve buttons not
good. | weel geef dem back"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-25
u. =. Grant Club.

All members of the Grant club are re-
queSted to meet at the Wigwam Wednes
day. Oct. p, as an escort to Judge West
By order of \. c. COwAS.
JAS. FLETCHER, President.
Secretary.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-25

3l3 Sixth street, Washington, ID. c. Opens
Oct. Is. Provides practically useful bus
iness education. Terms: Life scholarship.
$40; boarding. stationery, etc, twelve
weeks course, S75. For circular (freel ad-
dress Martyrs Commercial College.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-25
DIVORCE WANTED
BY a Chicago Woman from n Springfield
Man.

A suit for divorce has been brought in
the Chancery Court Of Cook county, ILL.,,
wherein Ida WANT Of that county, seeks
TO have the matrimonial bonds severed be-
tween her and Adolph Bower Winant, her
husband. now a resident of this city. \
copy of the petition was received this
morning by Sheriff Baker, and Deputy
Sheriff A. J. Baker served the same on the
defendant.
The petition sets forth that the parties
were married November %, 1888. at Elgin,
ILL.,, and that one child is the re-
suit of said union, daughter,
Florence Louise, aged twenty months, and
that until July ~, 1885, plaintiff lived and
cohabited with defendant as his wife The
plaintiff alleges that defendant. wholly re-
gardless of his duties as husband. immedi-
ately after marriage commenced the eXceS-
sive use of intoxicating liquors, and for more
than wears last past, has been guilty of habit
ual drunkenness, been continually on spreeS
and remained in an intoxicated condition
almost continually, and has been wholly
unable to attend to his occupation or bus
iness; that he was also guilty of
extreme and repeated cruelty,
and has beaten, struck, kicked,
choked her and threatened her life, and
has neglected to furnish her and child
proper and necessary food and clothing.
Dates are given of special acts of cruelty.
The petitioner asks for absolute divorce
and care, custody and education of child,
and for such portion of the property of de-
fendant, or such sums of money to be paid
by defendant to her as may be deemed nee.
tiff and child. Also money to employ coun-
sci and support while case is in hearing,
and such further relief as is proper.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-25

The Brain sale Of building lots, near the
East street shops, comes off Monday and
will afford every one an opportunity TO get
q home ON eaSY terms.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-25
Goat Thief Nailed.

David Funk was locked up last night on
the charge of stealing coat from the Keep
er of small secondhand store in the east
end. He denies the charge, while the pro-
nrietor of the store says he is the thief.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-25
Market square Meeting.

This Monday evening, Oct. %, on the
Market square, postoffice side, the non-par-
tisans will hold an open-air meeting. La
dies especially invited. Good speakers IN
attendance
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-25
Mighty Intere,ttnp Reading

Lamar Fontaine, of Yazoo City, Miss, has
exhibited a postal card containing 1900
words written by him upon one side of the
- with a nan
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-25
Mortality Report.

The following report of deaths for the
week ending Saturday noon, Oct %, 1856,
was sent to the state board OF health:
Accidents and deaths By violence .............. 2
Diphtheria........... l3
Pneumonia
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-25

LADIES, Use Gilmore's Aromatic Wine
for nervousness and ndsleeplessness. For sale
by Theo. Troupe, druggist.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-25

Editor daily paper-SO you would like a
job on the paper, Rastus?
Rastus-Yes, sab. | kinder feels dat ]
wud make er good journals wifi a little
'sperience.
EditOr-Quite likely. Well, Rastus we'll
give you trial. You can carry that ton of
coal on the sidewalk up to the sixth story,
then wash down the windows, and scrub
the floor. and clean the sub cellar, and
Rastus-I say, boss, reckon I'll try an
git er job on weekly paper fust Gittin'
out a paper every day am too much oh a
strain on er pusson what has neber had no
journalisticum 'sperience. Deed it is.
Enough to Make Him Tired.
James, wish you would chop me some
wood. I'm so tired"
80 am |. You women seem to think
that man does nothing but Loaf
What have you been doing, pray?"
1--we been sitting in the broillng sun for
two hours watching baseball game and
seeing the Athletics beaten. should say
was tired"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-25
FOR SALE,
REMOVED.

DEM0VED-Mrs. Randall, the mind d-reader.
n has removed 70 800 South Yellow Springs
street S05mp
I OST-A leather-colored account book, tmi-
IL tation alligator skin, either on Mulberry or
Yellcw Springs street. A liberal reward will
be t.,1I-r,y Ieaying at This Office LIB
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-25

.VANTED-A live salesman to take orders.
~ Apply soon at Parker's Shirt Factory.
HANTED-Lady, active and intelligent, to
W represent, in her own locality. an old nrm.
References required. Permanent position and
good salary. E. J. Johnson, manager, l6 Bare
lay street, New York.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-25
LOST.


DERSONAL-Weak and undeyeloped parts Of
L the body enlarged and strength ened. De
scriptiOn, medical testimony, etc. mailed
sealed, free. Erie Medical Co., Z Swan street,
Buffalo, NY.