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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1886-08-21
CHAPTER XIX.

:Mr. Weeks said Captain Peter
sham, after dinner was over and the
cloth removed, ''I'm delighted to see
you at Castle Gregory; and now, as the
ladies have left us, we must drink q glass
Of stout Innishowen together. MI.
johnson, shove down, tie decanter to
our American friend'
'sExcuse me, captain" said Weeks;
stI never drink y
Nonsense, you must drink. BY
George, that's pretty thing! not drink,
indeed! why, you're not a teetotaler, are
you?''
"Well, pretty much, Pm "a Washing
tonian."
'sOf course you are~I know all that.
But you don't mean to say that every
Washingtonian is Temperance MANI"
You mistake, reckon - said Weeks.
.sA Washingtonian don't mean al AM
erican, exactly, but member Of g GER
tain temperance society,""
so, see-that's the meaning of it. So
you belong TO temperance society,
then! Well, pom my honor, friend
Weeks, I had formed a better opinion Of
you"
Don't think it wrong to take g pledge
against liquor. do you?:'
s'No-not perhaps for the working
classes-!out I think no gentleman
should take it, If sense Of his posi-
ton, and respect for his honor, don't
restrain a gentleman from brutalizing
himself, then l say he's no gentleman,
and no pledge or oath can bind him.
What think you, Father John?"
s'You're right, captain; except IL
those rare instances when gentlemen re-
gard excess as sin against God; III
such cases a pledge may restrain them
when their honor can't. Perhaps MIR.
Weeks is one Of this Glass;
.How-regard iutox1cation as a sin
against Goa!
''Yes-for which he. one day, Will
bring You to account. !"
s'Well, as to that replied Weeks, 81
reckon it depends materially on She
kinder notious one has formed OH that
ere point. Folks differ, you know, con-
siderable about the sorter being God is;
and, as Cor myself, ] can't say I ever got
we'll posted up on the subject. But l
always maintained that the abuse OF
liquor was sin against society,"
30 course there never was a second
opinion about that"
''And I always set my face against it
on that account. -
"Precisely; you adopted the previous
sentiment-for I can call it by no other
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-09-02
Senator German, Nutmeg.

Senator German was in the city looking
after certain de partment matters which
he desired TO arrange preparatory to going
away on his summer vacation. Mr.. Cor
man tells the following story on himself:
For many years he has been a sufferer
from regular attacks of neuralgia On
some occasions he has been confined TO his
home day or two, so intense was the
pain. An old lady friend once called upon
him while he was suffering from one of
his attacks. She displayed so much sym
pathy that she almost forgot TO name the
request she had TO make-but she hid not
Upon learning that the senator was
troubled with neuralgia she volunteered
to give him an infallible remedy, provided
he would promise not to laugh at her or
accuse her of being believer in conjura-
ton, spells, etc. The senator, in good
natured way, informed her that he was
under treatment Of an eminens physician
who sometimes afforded him temporary
relief The old lady finally prevailed
upon the senator to give her remedy fair
trial, whereupOn she suggested that he
should get an ordinary nutmeg, such as
Is used in cooking, drill hole through
II, attach it to piece of string or ribbon,
and wear il around his neck continually.
The senator while suffering one day,
determined to give the nutmeg remedy a
trial He followed he old lady's direc-
tions, and in few hours felt greatly re.
leved. He has worn the nutmeg ever
since and is seldom troubled with neural.
gia He has consulted several physicians
on the subject, and they state that ths
nutmeg possesses certain virtues which
may have effect on neuralgia pains.-Bal.
umOre Sun.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-09-02

There is a practically unknown world
the other side the miCrOsCope-a wonder
land" even more wonderful than Alice
found Through the Looking Glass y
Among the most useful and important Of
the discoveries to be therein made are
those which will be found in studying the
lIfe-histOrles Of the organisms which are
familiarly typitied by brewers yeast. Lit
tie, for example, is yet definitely known
about the fungus called the ginger beer
plant 1t Is cellular vegetab BILE body
similar to some other low forms of fungi,
such as the yeast and vinegar plants, but
apparently distinct from them. IL is re
garded as an immature form of SOME
species which, when placed in the sugar
and water mixture usually employed in
the manufacture Of ginger beer, is under
unnatural conditions and cannot develop
its normal characters. II has been
thought that ground ginger IS beneficial
to the growth of the fungus, which then
decompO>rs the sugar more rapidly 1t
grows best in a rather warm place and
not exposed to too much light
The vinegar plant will form naturally il
a mixture OF sugar and water be placed in
large jugs covered with pieces Of muslin
and stood in a place exposed to the sun.
1t is probable that the real agent, even
when the vinegar plant (Mycoderma aceti
is present, is the BacterIum aceti of Zopf,
while the ginger beer plant is the Saccha-
romyCes myCOderma, which is found in
one or other OF its forms on fermented
fluids. sauerkraut, fruit juices, and beer
and wine. This fungus has several names
and many 'orms, though the mold is dis
tinguished from the true yeast fungus.
The so-called ginger beer plant probably
consists of more than one ferment-per-
haps S mycoderma, associated with low
yeast, 5. Cerevisise, and some bacilli such
as B. Tina and subtilis, with Pasteurs
mucOr fermen;, submerged yegetating
form Of Mucor raCemOsus. Although the
bacteria and yeast fungi have been
worked up considerably of late years,
there is abundant opportunity for those
who can afford the requisite optical ap-
pliances, and possess also patience and per-
severance.-Chicago News.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-09-02

Hugh Swinton Legarc, of South Carolina
was good specimen Of a cultivated orator
Originally his voice had been harsh and weak
while defective shape and Ill-prCpOTtlOIrd
arms {One Of which had been sttifrned with
smallpox in his Youth SEEMED to render il i'm
pnS>ihle for him ever to attain graceful or
an expressive gpStiCulatIOn. Yet. 10y self
traini.g to which the famous one of DcInos-
Themes was almost nothing, he vanquiSh"d
these formidable disadvantages. BY the
practice of everything that could strengthen
his utteranoe, give him the command Of its
modulationS and improve his whole cnuncia-
ton, he absolutely created himself voice the
most powerful and one of the most perfect
had ever heard 1t becamc clear musical
delicate and true in its most minutest intona-
tons. while. in its more vehement bursts of
sound. it grew capable Of filling the largest
hall with laundering tones, To which We have
often felt the walls of a legislature ring and
vibrate.
He OveTCame, an like manner. or COntTlved
to hide. hiS bodily defects, SO rs TO attain a
command OF gesture quite sufficient to second
the beautiful rcCitativc Of his voice and the
play Of features unusually s,rtkius-a noble
and commanding Cuultonann". full IF intel
le,'t and passion, and fit 10 mirror all that the
glow Of his elnquen"e could express Mr..
L,garr was United States charge dcs afraires
AZ Brussels from lSi2 until 1855, AMI WAS one
Of the most popular diplomatic rrprrSenta-
tivos our country has ever had ~ that re-
fined court Appointed attorney general by
John Tyler, he accompanied him when We
went to Boston TO attend a celebration Of the
battle Of Esnker Hill, and was taken i'll,
dying ther' On the I'd Of June, l>i3-Ben:
Pcrlry PoDrr.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-09-02
Mrs. DR. ". c. Falconer and son Walter
have returned from DanSvIlle. y. \.


X. collections of the Actress Rachel.
cated?'
at was by few, but the majority Of
The audience went out OF curiosity and
praised her because others did. OF course
they couldn't help admiring her grace
and dignity of bearing. But they lost the
delicate effects and the meaning OF much
IF her acting from being ignorant of
French or at least unable to follow her
Their admiration of her dresses and her
diamonds when she appeared in Adrienne
or in Bajazet was hearty and sincere.
But the scenes in which she produced
the greatest effect in Europe, those in
which her play of features, her signiti
cant gestures and her wonderfully ef-
feCtivc delivery of her lines where the
feeling was suppressed, showed the real
rtist-all these were hardly noticed,
)nly the stormy scenes, like that of the
mprecation in Les Horaces, brought
down the house. OF course, no one with
the slightest intelligence or taste could
see her on the stage without being i'm
pressed by her appearance and action.
All her attitudes and gestures were the
perfection of grace and dignity, and so
slllpit anu MT uTdl rs Just " suit ING
character.
Il preferred her in the roles Of the
modern drama for don't admire the
classical French tragedy; but TO have seen
her as Camille in Les HOraces, or as
Phedre, or as Pauline in Polyeucte, is
something 10 remember. There was moth
ing about her, either on or of the stage,
that suggested the average French actress;
nothing piquant or pretty or coquettish.
She had slight figure. and her dresses,
especially in her classic roles, seemed TO
be a part OF her. and not worn for effect.
When in repuse she looked like a Greek
statue. lOu would not call her handsome;
but there was a singular fascination about
her. Her face usually had a sad expires
sion, and her eyes were like stars, some
times like flames. | have never seen such
eyes in any person except the elder kean-
Her voice had a strange quality in it II
was flexible, penetrating, and at times
wonderfully thrilling in its tones. Her
greatest effects were produced with a GER
tain tranquility. There was never the
slightest straininS for point. She was a
born actress, and the greatest of her time
or OF ours, New York Mail and Express
Interview.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-09-02
INTELLIGENCE or THE APES.
Anecdotes of Monkeys - Gorilla and
OranC-A Degree of Reason.

The great u.an-like apes, as well as
some Of the inf .riOr four handed brutes
possess inUellis ence OF an order that Is
higher than TINT displayed by the dog or
elephant Thus il is related Of one of the
long tailed American monkeys, that, hav-
ing cut himself once with a sharp tool, he
would not touch it again. or would handle
1t with the greatest caution. Lumps OF
sugar were often given him wrapped in
paper. but sometimes a live wasp was put
into the package. After this he always
first held the package to his ear before
opening it in order To detect any move
ment within. An old pig tailed baboon,
in captivity had a habit of adopting small
cats and dogs, which she carried about
One of her pets, small kitten, scratched
this creature on one occasion. she
seemed much astOnished and Immediately
examined the kittens feet, and without
more ado bit off the claws. In both these
instances there was shaping of actions
in accordance with new and strange eNpe-
rienCe which must have been the result of
some sort of reasoning process similar TO
what we oUrSelXes are conscious of per
forming They could not have been the
outcome of instinct, for that is the prod
uct of the experience Of the species
The larger apes, the gibbons, chimpan-
Zees goriliaS. and oraugs, show this same
ability to adapt means to ends, and at the
same time SHOW affection. sorrow. com
passion for fellow being in distress, and
sometimes a consciousness of having done
wrong. In the shape of the brain these
men-like apes approach more closely to
man than any other of the brute creation.
II must never be forgotten, however, that
although in general shape and in the ar
rangement of the elevations and burrows
upon the surface so far as they 90. there
is this striking resemblance, yet in size
and weight their brains are widely sep
arated from that of man.
The heaviest brain belonging to one Of
these creatures as yet examined has bee n
found only one half the weight OF the
smallest healthy human brain, although
the weight OF the entire body Of a full
grown male gorilla is nearly double that
Of an average man. Again, that OF the
orang seems TO be of higher type than
that of the Others still each of them has
some one characteristic that makes it re
semble that of men more than does that
of either of the others. There il a vast
difference between individual monkeys
regarding the amount of intelligence they
are capable of developing under training.
This difference seems TO lie in the degree
each is capable OF fixing his attention. II
the attention is easily distracted there is
little hope Of teaching him anything.
/ Their tendency to initiate is another large
factor In teaching them new muscular ac-
tiOns. The orang has been observed 10
display wonderful aptness in overcoming
difficulties. In fact, it is difficult TO deny
them the possession of some degree
Of reason. One of them wishing to open a
door, his keeper gave him n bunch Of If
teen keys; the ape tried them in turn un-
til he found tue one he wanted Cor.
Globe Democrat
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-09-02
The NEWS IN BRIEF.

Scientific observations of Washington
monument show that il was not affected by
the earthquake.
The live stock exhibits at the Ohio State
fair are good. The display Of farm products
is the largest ever known. Attendance
Weimt Sday. moderate.
Base Ball. Brooklyn 10. Baltimore ):
Boston II. MaroonS ;; Chicago Is, Wash
mgton ,; Detroit II. New York :; Philadel-
pha II, Kansas City ,; Athletics &, Metro
polItanS ;.
Six thousand people attended the opening
exercises of the Cincinnati exposition
"Wednesday night at which there were ad-
dresses by Senator Sherman. Governor For
aker. Mayor Smith and others.
The Ohio democratic state central COM
mittee selected an executive COmmittr
with Henry Boil. Of Marietta. chairman;
J. 6. Huffman. of Perry county, vice chair
man: Henry kOrte. of MuSkingum county.
secretary. and W. +. HON. treasurer.
Jas. Ieiner was aSSasSnatei near James
town, Ohio, by some one who fired at him
through hotel parlOr window. Ieiner WAS
held responsible for the suicide of Miss Flo
johnson some time ago. he refusing To
make good his promise 10 marry the Young
woman.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-09-02
Cincinnati ENpoSition.

This exposition opens September lst and
closes October 9th. The exposition of lsS6
will be most complete in all its departments.
Aside from the exposition the citizens will
present attractions. novel and interesting.
for the entertainment OF visitors. Chief
among these may be mentioned the realistic
presentation of the Fall of Babylon" by
the Order Of CincinnatuS. from September
9th to 18th inclusive, and the Grand Fire
mems Tournament on "Wednesday and
Thursday. Sept. 18th and 10th.
The Pan Handle railway will sell eNcur-
sion tickets To Cincinnati and return. with
coupon of admission to the exposition at
tached, on each day during its continuance
and good five days.
DO not fail tO attend. See bills for rates
and time of trains, or call on agent for this
information.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-09-02

| like the man who ruuEhS il As Bayard
Tavlor did In the odd volume before ne,
published in lN+S, he tells how four years be
fore he started for Europe on what might be
called the apostolic plan. lie had no money
ami be earned his living a. he went along
HIS staff was hi, cougadc. He spent two
Years travelling in EuroI" and II cost him
500 which money he earned 10y writing for
The United States CARTE and The Saturday
Evening Post He lived to H. American min
iNtcr to the German court, and in Germany
ne died.
A. he Travelled TO lis honorable post in all
the luxury modern ocean steamship affords,
| wonder if ne thought Of the time when he
first crossed in the Stecragc If tn" Oxford, u
LivrTVnol packet at "A cost of 81, with the
prOvI-o that ne should furnish his own food
and bedding. The passage occupied twenty
eight days. Young Taylor Travelled three
wc..kS III ireland and Scotland at II cost of
So London cost him three shillin@s "A day
At Frankfort he spent seven months, and
each month cost him but $40 Four months
in Florence cost him so Paris cost him only
); u week. Few of Us can do" the gay city
for that Cor Detroit Free Irt~S
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-09-02

The Bee Line C. E. {. " /. R'y Co
will sell excursion tickets to the Cincinnati
Exposition. good only on date of sale. and
returning for i've days inclusive. for 50. 20
round trip. These tickets will ne on sale
on Sept l>t and until the close of the EN-
position Remember the Bee Line has SiN
trains daily except Sunday. ami lands pas
sengers at the Central Union Depot. Tick
cts on sale at the Arcade depot.
G.. II. KNIGHT. Agent.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-09-02

To tune l?l at and ruin your piano. when
You can get such man as John f. Schona-
ker. who is an artist in his profession, and
every job OF work wars nted by responsible
parties. Leave your orders for John +.
Shoemaker with L. f Brandon X Co.. -
Arcade. and then you will be sure of frs
class work only.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-09-02
Buy Pure Apple Cider Vinegar for pick
ling from q. IL. Nef. 146 Clifton street.

The terms Never despair and while
there's life there's hope" are the notices Of
DIR. McMunn. Treats his patients to cure
them. and uses without prejudice or regard
for schools or ''pathys" whatever will ac-
complish that result \ man of ~ years
successful experience. Consultations in
person or by mail free to all. Permanently
located at Springfield. o. Institute, labor
atory and dspenSary at Ill South Market
street Hours a. IN. to 9 p. III.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-09-02
Piano Tuning.

If You want your piano tuned artistically
have no other tuner but John f. SchOnaker,
with K. +. Brandon n Co, ~ Arcade. He
is the only reliable workman in his line in
this city. Leave your orders If you want
your work well done and warranted by a
responsible party. If you get Mr.. Scho-
hacker once you will have no other tuner
except him. Orders left at X. +. Brandon
4 Co., ~ Arcade.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-09-02
1856.
Ohio state Fair.
lSSli.

The thirty-siNth annual Ohio state fair
will be held at Columbus from August Both
to September Sd, inclusive. Ii is the in
tentiOn of the state board of agriculture Ia
have each day of the fair equal III impOr-
tance and attractiveneSs; in fact, each day
will be great day.
$4,000 will be awarded in premiums,
with competition open Ia the world.
The Pan Handle railway will sell eXcur-
sion tickets To Columbus and return at one
fare for the round trip. one each day during
the continuance of the fair. from all stations
in Ohio. on the various lines operated by it,
with limit of return until September 4th.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-09-02
SrEiNGFIELp. O., Sept. ;, So.

SPRINGFIELD. O., Sept. >, So.
/ To the Members of Moncriene Lodge. No. =.
knights Of PythIaS
! BY the request of members there will be
! called meeting at the Castle hall this Thurs
day evening at 7:}O o'clock. All members
are requested Ia be present. BY order of
the {. G. r. +. Nc KINNEY.
X of X and S
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-09-02

The Virgin Salt Co., New Haven, Conn,
IA Introduce Virgin Salt into every family,
are making this grand offer: \ Crazy
Patchwork Block, enamellrd in twelve
beautiful c"IorS. and containing the latest
Fancy Stitches. on large LIthugraph Card,
having beautiful guId-mOunted Ideal P0r-
trait, given away with every lO-cemt package
Of Nirgn Salt Virgin Salt has no equal
for household purposes. II i the cIeanrst,
purcSt and whitrst salt ever seen or used.
Remember that large package costs only
10 cents. with the above present Ask
your grocer for ID.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-09-02
Beautify Your Home.

Finish the walls and ceilings with Ala
baStne. You can do il; inexpensive; try
it, White and twelve tints. Cheaper and
better than paint, kalSumime OF paper. Dis
infeCtS and prevents diseases. Beautiful
sample card free. BY druggists, hardware
and paint dealers. $3.50 given away. AL
ARAsTINE Co. Grand Rapids. Mich.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-09-02

IN MEETING EVERY WANT and in ac-
compliNhing all it promises, Mrllins Food
is the most precious gift that the household
has received from modern science. Con-
SumptiveS. convalescrntS from diphtheria
low feverS and all wasting diseases, find
thus eminent pre-digeSted food most nouI-
ishlng ahI curative.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-09-02

The Encyclopedia Britannica is now an
Americanized work. Every one should read
the articles America and American
Literature in il.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-09-02

Mr.. Tilden was regarded only as poll
ticlan by most of his cOuntrymen This
was far from correct He was very YER
satile man highly cultivated in rare direc-
tiOns. Let me refer To his fOndness for
enGravings as proof. An agent in Berlin,
another in Paris. another in London,
another in Philadelphia and another in
New York city had directions to send to
Tilden every engraving which they
thought he would like. II he did like it,
he would keep it and pay for it. II he did
not like it, he would return it, paying ex-
press charges both ways These engrav-
ings were nearly all portraits of historical
characters in politics or the arts. He did
NOT care how many engravings he had of
the same man. In one portfolio you
would fad $50 Cromwells, in another 100
Of Frederick the Great, in another over
3JO of Bacon or - of Mirabeau, while his
portraits of jefferson, Franklin, Voltaire
Tom Paine Horace Walpole Marcy, Van
Buren, and Silas Wright were scarcely
less numerous.
have known Mr. Tilden on the same
evening to talk art with Page or Bier
stadt, medicine with DR. Frank Hamilton
and the late DIR. Austin Flint, history
with Mr.. Bryant, mechanics with Peter
Cooper and politics with any statesman
who was present. In all these converse
tions he would hold his own on even
erms with the highest expert in the sub
lect discussed. His knowledge of the
drama was extensive His fondness for
sculpture was based upon a profound
knowledge of the technique of the art. as
Vel as of the history OF its celebrities
His familiarity with medicine was based
upon a careful rta ling of books on surgery
and upon a practical knowledge of botany
and mIneraloEy Cor. Brooklyn Eagle.
In the experiments made by the artillery
corps at Sandy Hook and elsewhere shells
loaded with dynamite have been fired
from ordinary guns with ordinary cannon
powder. In loading an air gun II space is
left between the powder and the project
lie. When the powder eNplodes the air
serves as a cushion to give the projectile
an easy start 1t was formerly believed
that an air space between the powder and
the prOjeCtiie would burst the gun, but
later experiments show that such a space
Is an advantage. A great many artillery
officers believe that projeCtileS filled with
high power explosives will eventually be
fired as safely as ordinary gunpowder
shells, and that such projectiles will al
most entirely supersede the ordinary
kinds.-New York sun
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-09-02

Every family that grows up in the daily
use of the Encyclopedia Britannica must
become we'll informed.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-09-02

Pure Apple Cider Vinegar for picking
wholesale and retail. at o. IL. Netf's Cash
Grocery, l46 Clifton street.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-09-02
A Beautiful Present.

For picking get o. II. NefT's Pure Apple
Cider Vinegar at his Cash Grocery. l46
Clifton street