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Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-03
"sRoHislrioN LEoIoN.r

The Springfield Prohib iti ofiists Osganis-
ing Marching Clubs for Campaign Dem
onstrstions.
Springfield prohibitionists met last night
at Temperance hall for the purpose Of or
ganizing themselves into marching clubs
for taking part in demonstrations during
the campaign, both in this city and else
where.
j. s. Nelson was called on to preside
and Fred W. Barrett was made secretary.
X. s. Thompson stated the object Of the
meeting and then read . form of c0nstitu-
ton, which, after slight amendment and
the filling Of blanks, was adopted as
whole.
The name adopted is the Springfield
Prohibition legion. The purposes for
which organized are declared TO be Ito
systematically work for the complete over
throw and extinction Of the liquor
traf1c; to make and assist In political
demonstrations and psrades; TO watch at
the polls on election days; and to do such
other work collectively and individually,
under the direction Of the prohibition COM
mittees and clubs, as will best promote the
cause OF prohibition and rout tho rum
power"
Any male person over eighteen years Of
age may become Q member by endorsing
the constitution and signing the roll. Com
panies shall be organized territorially by
wards and precincts, each one to
consist Of from twenty-five to fifty.
The officers shall be captain,
first lieutenant second lieutenant and
Quartermaster sergeant, TO be elected by
the company. Provisions are made for Or
ganizing companies into battalions. Bat
talions Of four or more companies shall
have major, an sdjutant and q quarter
master, and Q battalion of five or more
companies shall also have q colonel.
After the adoption Of the constitution Q
recess was taken to allow of the enrolment
of members, and thirty-seven persons 30
enrolled themselves.
On motion of X. 8. Thompson temper
ary general officer, and Q committee Of
three to act In conjunction with ths general
officer, were elected. The election resulted
as follows: General officer, Wilber Colvin;
committee, X. s. Thompson, 8. W. Mar
tin and L. E. Miller. This committee will
at once arrange for enrolment of the pro-
hibitionists Of the city, and then their
formation Into companies. Companies will
be organized a. follows, one Of veterans,
one Of young men, eighteen to
twenty-one, one the college boys,
and either two or three companies,
for which purpose the city will be divided,
one company from each section.
The first rally will be on next Thursday
evening, when DR.. McLaren and wife, of
Michigan. will speak at Temperance hall.
The meeting adjourned to meet at the hall
At 7:15 that evening In order to parade be-
fore the meeting. A drum corps will be
organized by that time by 8. w. Martin and
Z. L. Dodson.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-03
HORSE TALK.

James Clark, of New MoorefisId Has q
Horse with DistinEuished Lineage.
Local sports will be intimately interested
in the following special from Lexington,
KY, concerning the sale of BELL Boy"
the highestpriced horse In America, which
Is related to some prominent horses In
Clark county:
''The three-year-old trotting stallion
Bell Boy by .Electioneer.' dam .Beauti-
ful Bells by The Moor was sold at pub
lie auction today, and was knocked down
to G. G. Seaman. of California, for $50, 900.
Bell Boy has record of 2:2S rs two
year old. He is expected 10 lower the
three-year-old record this year. The horse
was owned by Mr.. Seaman and T. c. JEFF
ferson, and had spent the season Just closed
at the farm of the latter. In this county.
He had been by them for SIS. 600, Jeffer-
son holding third interest.
''rhe contending bidder with Mr.. Sea-
man today was Mr.. John S. Clark. of New
ark, n. j., the same who sold 'Wedgewood
to the Tennessee syndicate for s35. 900, and
who assisted Mr.. +. C. Jefferson In nego-
tiating the purchase Of Artillery for $780,
600 He Is wealthy and deals In high
priced stock. A superb luncheon was set
at MIR. Jetferson's house, where the sale
took place, and many noted people were
present Champaign flowed freely and
the spread was quite in keeping with the
occasion OF the sale Of the highest priced
horse in America"
The BELL Boy" alluded to Is q brother
Of the mother of "Princeer, :" the celebrated
horse recently purchased by James Clark,
of New Moorefield, this county. Mr.. Clark
Is the gentleman who raised mohawk,
Jr., !" the famous trotter, and he is vastly
interested In local horse matters. A brother
Of .'Princeer, Guy" recently trot.ed q
mile In 2:16A. "Princeer' Is of Mann
brino and Hambletonian origin.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-03
FEARFUL ACCIDENT.

A Chiid's Foot Crushed By q Threshing
Machine.
A sickening accident is reported as hav-
ing occurred at fremont, this county. last
evening.
Particulars are very meagre, but they are
bad enough.
A heavy threshing machine was lumber
ing down the main street Of the village,
and some children was playing on the side
walk. Some Of the children ran up to the
thresher and attempted to place
upon the water.bank In front of the
thresher and just over the rear of the
tongue. q two-year-old baby girl of Reuben
keller's. The helpless infant lost Its bal
ance and fell under the wheels. Before
the pondgrcus machine could be stepped,
the little ones right foot had been crushed
into jelly and its left leg terribly injured.
Amputation may have to be resorted to.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-03
New Carlisle Camp Meeting.

The camp meeting is moving along and
considerable interest Is being manifested
by our people. Rev. James Stephenson
preached the opening sermon, which was
a mastery effort. He believes In mixing
good practical common sense with religion,
he believes 1t as necessary to reach the
mind as we'll as the heart OF the belleyer.
All the services SO far have been intensely
interesting. The Rev. Mr.. Gaddis il doing
ali that is possible to make this meeting the
model camp meeting of the season. Tenn
perance day, Thursday. Is day long to be
remembered among the temperance work
ers of this vicinity. Sunday promises to be
q red. letter day for the meeting. New
Carlisle Sun.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-03
LOCAL sREWTiEs.

DIR. A. A. BIount is in the city.
No arrests were made BY the police last
night
Nh. and Mrs. j. W. Gum left for New
York city last evening.
E. S. Wallace, esq is home from sew
eral days stay In Cincinnati.
NJ. Frank Warder went up to Marys-
vile this morning on business.
Mrs. James L. Ambrose returned, this
morning, from visit 10 Urbsna friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas E. Shepherd, Of
Mechanlcsburg. o., were in the city today.
Mr.. M. B. Stillman, of Rochester, n.
Y, was q guest OF friends In this city
yesterday.
Miss Ada Paul, of Washington C. H., Ii
visiting Miss Addie Heath, of No. $50 west
High street.
Mrs. E. ID. Lasley and daughter, Miss
Ella. of south Market street, went to Wells
ton, Ohio, today.
General Manager Moore, Of the G. s. &
c., was In the city today. He left for
Sandusky at IL O'Clock.
Miss Perl Jackson, of Cedarville. and
Miss Lille Croy, of Delaware, are visiting
Miss Perl Cline. on the north side.
Mr.. Frank Kissell, of the Springfield
Fertilizer Co., returned from business
trip to the southern part of the state this
morning.
Miss Flora Reid. of South Charleston,
returned to her home this morning, after
several days pleasant visit with friends in
this city.
Mrs. Dotell Gilbert, formerly Of Spring
field. passed q few pleasant hours with
friends In Springfield, Sabbath evening"
New Carlisle Sun.
There will be an important meeting of
the Flower Mission at $50 o'clock tomorrow
morning at the residence of Miss Anna
Rabbits, on north Limestone street. The
members are all urg ID 10 be present
Chase Stewart, candidate for prosecuting
attorney, gave the Ha' rison and Morton
club life and enthusiasm, last Friday night.
He spoke at lei rth on the live issues and
was loudly applauded. Carlisle Sun.
General Manager Henderson, of tho o. /.
& w., Vas in the city for few hours this
morning. Mrs. Henderson was with her
husband and they were returning home to
indianapolis, after prolonged visit In the
east
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-03
Gathering the Garbage.

The board Of health has arranged for
the gathering up Of all the garbage in every
part of the city, at regular intervals. Three
wagons will start upon their rounds about
the middle of next week, and families are
expected to aid in every way possible the
work of the board.
They must have their garbage where the
teamsters can get 1t without any unneces-
sary delay or incumbrsnce and in condition
to be readily dumped into the wagons.
This Is good move.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-03

The body Of Mrs. James P. Martindell,
Of this city. who died at Dayton Tuesday,
was successfully incinerated at the crema-
tory, at Cincinnati, yesterday afternoon.
1t required two hours and half for the
entire combustion Of the body, and the
ashes, at the conclusion Of the incineration,
weighed three pounds and half.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-03
Death of . Child.

Roy Dudley, the infant son Of John A.
and Susan Emma Byermsn, s months,
o d. died of brain disease today. Funeral
s 'rvices will be held at their home, on south
P arl street, Sunday morning. August S, at
l O'Clock, conducted by Rev. GotwaId. In
terment at Emery chapel. Friends invited.
The parents return thanks to friends
who were with them in their afflictiOn.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-03

Prof. Loisette Wins In Court-Literary
PIRACY Condemned.
"Chief Justice Van 'Brunt holding
the special term OF the supreme court yes
terday on the application Of Nelson Smith
and Col Robert g. Ingersoll, made the In
junction in favor Of Prof. Lolsette, re-
straining George 8. Fellows from publish
ing his Memory System. perpetual.
''Dr. William A. Hammond, Daniel
Greenleaf Thompson, author Of work on
psychology, and several other professors
testified that Pref. Loisette's system was
original, being q new departure In the edu-
cation Of the memory. The court ordered
Fellows to deliver up TO Prof. Loisstte the
stereotype plates and all the books In his
control. Over 1900 copies of the pirated
edition were delivered up yesterday.
We ara informed that full details will be
furnished In the prospectus sent post free
by Prof. A. Loisette. 2s7 Fifth avenue,
New York.-From New York Sun,
Annual Niagara Fails Kxcuruion via c.
y. 3 q. Il. r.,
Tuesday, August 21st, 1888. Through
sleepefs each way. Tickets good five days.
81 for the round trip. Call as early as
possible at C. S. Il c. X. K. ticket Office for
space In sleeping cars.
C. L. HILLEARy,
~ p. and Ticket Agent.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-03
The Daily Divorce.

By her attorney. j. K. Mower, ESQ.,,
Florence Judy has brought suit for divorce
from David Judy. on the grounds Of abb
sense and neglect.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-03

There is watchmsn In the New York
pOst0ffice whose chief duty Is to collect the
keys Of lock boxer that are left In the locks
by careless men and boys. Generally there
Is some sharper on the lookout to steal keys
that are left In this way.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-03

Father-Well. Thomas, you have grad
usted from college. and are now ready for
your life work. What will be your field?
Son (thoughtfully) We'll, to tell the truth.
sir. it's little hard TO decide between left
and center
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-03

Citizen Ito leader of band WHO are you
going to play for this year, Harrison OF
Cleveland? Leader of band-I blays dis
year for Steighnheimer, dots me.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-03
kIooER's RESTAURANT

To Be = Thing OF the Past After Next Mon
day-To Go Into the Laundry Business.
1t will be In the nature Of the most inter-
esting news for the public to learn that
after next Monday Kidder's restaurant will
be thing OF the past. The last meal will
be served on that day.
No Institution In town Is more widely
known than Kidder's restaurant It has
been running for ten years last Decoration
day and has by long odds been the most
successful place Of public refreshment In
the city. 1t will seem lonesome and
strange on south Market street not to
see the light from Kidder's restaurant all
night. 1t was general headquarters for all
who do business while others sleep.
Mr.. Kidder will start steam laundry at
the same place, and put In the finest laun-
dry machinery obtainable. The new firm
will be styled j. L. Kidder & Son, the o n
being Mr.. Will Kldder. Having success
fully for ten years attended to mans In
ferIor, the Messrs. Ktdders will now de-
vote some time to mans exterior.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-03
M. M. X AUFMAN
When Blaine Gets Back.

When Blaine Gets Back.
The Dimmycrats are frightened. they're surely
They've made the Biggest blunder since the
days Of 81;
They thought they had cock sure thing with
Cleveland on the track,
But they'll wish that they could hide them
Blaine
back.
The7've tuck to gistin' Engiishmen to beat
the free trade gcnx.
They've trotted out cid Thurman fur to help
They've helped the Southern brisadiers our
industries Attack.
But they'll s9glrm IKE Georgia rsttlesnakss
Blaine
bsck.
They'd make our workingmen compete with
EnRlish factory slaves,
They'd cut our Northern wages to the price
that Europe pays;
Bus we'll smite the rsscsis. hip an thigh.
Blaine
gits
nc III 1uOW EN- now tnelr Tree bth 10 WOrkb IN
England's crowded mills;
He'll tell EN- Of the pauper graves that free
trade workmen I'LL;
He'll show what awful wretchedness their
free-trade laws contrac'.
He'll give EN- facts an nRgers. too,
When
Blaine
Protection for Americans. native or foreign
born,
In workshop. mill or cotton Geld. or field of
waving corn.
Let every vote be counted. no matter, white or
black,
An we're bound to have It. soon or late,
When
We're bound TO have our public schools, our
homes an factories. too;
Wen honor every soldier brave who served
his country true.
We've pledged ourselves to principles We
never will fesracr.
An we're bound 20 win with Harrison
When
Blaine
back.
C q RE Brids in Efixabefh IN ~ Journal
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-03

William Weightman is worth $40. .0e0. 900.
He has made most Of the quinine for the
Americans. This has been quinine-con-
suming country.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-03

A Georgia IN. J.) paper, wishing to say,
'.let bygOnes be bygones," electrified its
subscribers by saying, "iet by gosh be by
RoSh.n
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-03

The Bee Line will sell special excur sion
tickets to Cincinnati and return on Sum lay,
August 5th, at 50 so round trip tickets 'oOd
going on trains leaving Springfield at $50
q m. and 7:35 Q. m. and good retuu ling
August 5th, 9Th and 7th.
On Tuesday. Aug. 81, the Bee Line viii
run Q cheap excursion to ChsutauQua Lake,
Niagra Falls and Toronto at the follow ing
low rates: Chautauqua Lake, Sx SO;
Niagra Falls, S4.00 and Toronto, $500
round trip. Tickets will be good returning
for five days. This Ii the only direcE line
to these points, and the only line by which
you can make good connections returning.
GEO. II. KNIGHT, Agent.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-03

Colgate's Cashmere Bouquet.
Awhile, pure, exquisitely perfumed tOi-
let soap. The best for chapped hands and
tender skins.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-03

Heard today that Psynter & Co. are sell
ing sugars cheaper than any store in this
city.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-03
ROYALfBo7TKp1SSGR
ABSOLUTELY PURE.

quick raising
agents wholesome
paabe
digestive organs win climate without deterioration
examining officially
principal baking powders Of the country reported:
Royal Baking absolutely pure many
United Government
obtaining perfectly
preparation undoubtedly the
Pust and reliable baking powder offered to the public
A. MOTT, D."
u s Gouzans
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-03

| Dongola and Calf low-cut shoes 81 and
ST. so at the Arcade Shoe Store.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-03

A remarkable jumping feat was accom-
plished at Kidderminster on July 20. Derby,
In jumping . succession Of twenty jumps,
covered the extraordinary distance Of eigh-
ty-eight yards six inches. being eight feet
six inches beyond anything previously ac-
cGmplished.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-03
Brakeman's Hand Crushed.

About O'Clock this afternoon brake
man named Charles Games had bis left
hand caught and badly crushed between
the bumpers In the Ohio Southern yards
while making coupling. No bones were
broken, but the flesh was ripped and torn
open. Carnes was attended to by Dr.. Nc
Laughlin and Student Russell.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-03

There will be Q grand ball given at
Fetch's beer garden. across from the stand
pipe, August 4th, under the management
of G. Naftz. Refreshments on the ground.
Music by the Bavsrian brass band from S
till I1:30. Admission free.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-03

CHAMPION BINDER LODGE, e.U.o.ofF.,
" No. S0z7. will give Public installation at
Temperance Hail. Monday Evening, August
q, lsS9. Leave hall at 8 o'clock. lead by Lit
tie S1x Band. east on Main 70 Limestone, south
on Limestene to High. west on High 20 Tenn
perance Hall. Services conducted BY Urbaaa
Lodge. assisted By Rev. o. P. Rosa. of solomon
Temple Lodge.
Committee on Arrangements Alfred Hoke.
William Tolbert. J. W. Hanes, Perry Williams:
o. II. Newhy. Marshal.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-03

Delicious coffee at Psynter 4 Co.'s.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-03

&C. c. MBrids in Ehsabeta az ~ Journal.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-06-29

TIE Queen Regent of Spain has given SO
900 to the poor of Barcelona Her Majesty
also gives $500 to each boy and 500 to each
girl born on the opening day of the Spanish
exhibition.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-06-29
THE NEWS EPIToNIzEn.


HENRY BoRTHwICK, an old man. while
spectator at Forepaugh's Circus in Spring
field, Mass, was struck by one OF the lshers
for trifing infraction o: the rules, and in
stantly killed.
FOUR monuments were dedicated at
Gettysburg on Wednesday by members OF
Shaler's Brigade to their fallen comrades.
DEACON ISAAC BRONSON q respected old
gentleman Of Bristol, Conn, killed his wife
and then took his own life during ut Of
insanity.
The great Suburban Handicap, annually
run on the Sheepshead Bay N. " race track,
was won by Elkwood, with Terra Gotta
second and Firenzi third
Mrs. MARY \. PRESCOTT, poet and au-
thoress, died Thursday night at Newbury-
port. Mass. She was a sister of Harriet
Prescott Spofford
A BUTCHER killed his son at Hackensack,
\. j.. while the lad was defending his mother.
JAY GOULD has returned to New York,
after an extended tour over his railway sys-
tenn, much improved in health.
A GERMAN, who from long continued
drinking became deranged, at Springfield,
Mass, fooled in an attempt TO murder his
family, cut his throat with fatal effect in a
cell at the police station.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-06-29
Washington.

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND has approved the
bill to establish Department of Labor.
THE following nominations have been sent
to the Senate by President Cleveland: Will
lam P. Franklin, of Connecticut, to be Com
missioner General of the United States to the
International Exposition to be held in Paris,
France, in 1899; Somerville P. Tuck of New
York, United States Assistant Commissioner
General to the international Exposition.
LINDSAY MUSE, colOred, messenger in the
Navy Department at Washington, and the
oldest employee in the Government service, Is
dead. He was appointed in 1928, served
under twenty-seven different Secretaries,
and shook hands with every President from
Monroe to Cleveland.
BY direction OF the President, a message of
sympathy with Germany in the loss of En-
peror Frederick was cabled to United States
Minister Pendleton at Berlin The House of
Representatives also passed a resolution OF
sympathy with the German nation.
THE Sundry Civil Appropriation bill, as
reported to the House, appropriates S23, ia, =
1913, being 81. SSl ,27S less than the regular and
special estimates and 81, POS, 267 more than
the current appropriations.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-06-29
South and West.

The stone monument marking the site
where Stonewall Jackson was shot has been
dedicated in Charlottesville, Va.
A CLAY bank in brick yard at Menomi-
nee, Wis, caved in, and seven men were
buried beneath it. Two brothers named
Jansen were taken out dead and terribly
mangled. Two more were fatally hurt and
the other three have legs or arms broken and
internal in juries.
JOHN MCCULLOCH shot his wife and killed
himself in st. Louis, Mo.
Two young German ranchers, Hans Tidge
and August Mchaelson, were boating at
Fullerton, Neb., when Nicholson, to brighten
Tidge, who was unable to swim, tipped the
boat Both lost their balance, fell in, and
were drowned.
JOHN j. HAYS, for eight years Treasurer of
Vanderburgh county, Ind, walked out of a
second story window while asleep and was
killed.
NINETEEN persons were poisoned at Kasola
Mimi, from eating diseased cheese
Two children in the house of Beriet
Gunderom, four miles from Clarkfield.
Mimi, were killed by lightning, the other
inmates of the house sustaining severe
shocks
SOLOMON G. CoMsroCK has been nomi-
mated for Congress on the forty fifth ballot
by the Republicans of the Fifth District of
Minnesota, and if elected will succeed Knute
Nelson.
Miss AMELIE RIvEs, the famous Virginia
authOreSS, has been married TO John A
Chanler, of New York.
AT Mentor. Ohio on Thursday, occurred
the double marriage of two children of the
late President James A. Garfield The high
contracting parties were Mr.. Harry Gar
field and Miss Belle Mason, of Cleveland,
and Mr.. j. Stanley Brown, of Washington,
and Miss Mary Garfield.
PROMPTED by jealousy, Farmer Lawray,
of West Point, ILL.,, killed his wife, his hired
man and himself.
HORATIO HATFIELD, aged twelve years,
shot and fatally wounded Thomas j. Allen,
aged ten, at Excelsior Springs, Mo, on ac-
count of an old quarrel in which he had
several times threatened to kill Allen.
MYRIADS of grasshoppers have appeared in
many parLs Of Southern Indiana, and they
devoured all vegetation as they went. They
destroy meadows first, then the foliage of
the trees, and next corn, oats and garden
vegetables. Thousands of acres of meadows
have been devastated by them,
AMOS Cox and Arthur Hands, of Walk
esha, Wis, were drowned by the upsetting
of boat in which they were fishing.
AT Durham, n. c., on Saturday, York
Gibson, Henry Battle, Dan. Simmons and
John Justice were sentenced to be simulta-
neously hung, August 3D., for the murder of a
mulatto girl
SEVEN men attempted to rob train at
MuskOgee Indian Territory. They killed one
passenger and wounded the newsbOy and
mail agent, but fed without securing any
booty.
FOUR train hands were killed and three
passengers injured by the derailment of an
engine at Pope'S Head, Va.