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Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03

Miss Clara" he said, ''can speak with
your father moment before go"'
Certainly, Mr. Sampson" replied the
girl, blushing, and with n wildly throbbing
heart she sought the old man
'Oh, papa" she began later, as the front
door closed, what did Mr. Samucls wantr'
I'm his landlord, you know. let him his
bachelor apartments, and he wants another
three years lease New York Sun.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03
A Slight Mistake.

Maud-Allow me to introduce you to Mr..
Crowley.
Blanche-I am delighted to meet you, Mr..
Crowley. l have heard great deal about
you in connection with Central park, you
know.
Crowley turns pale and makes up his mind
to apply to the legislature for a change Of
name.-Judge.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03
Since He Came.

you haven't been quite your usual self
tonight, Miss Clara, he said, as he prepared
to go.
Il have a severe headache, Mr.. Sampson y
the girl replied.
That's not pleasant, Miss Clara; have you
had it all day!'
No, only for an hour or so"-The Epoch.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03

Omaha Man-The amazing statement was
made in congress recently that the official re-
ports show that more mail matter is handled
in Kansas City than in any city in the Union,
not even excepting New York
Eastern Youth just from Kansas City,
May be, may be. | had TO write about forty
letters to friends in different parts Of the
country before l could raise enough to get
away.-Omaha World
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03

Marion was sitting at the open window and
her father desired her 10 move away, as she
would be likely to catch cold. "Oh, no." she
said, II will not Her father insisted that
she must do as he said. She was suddenly
taken with a little fit of sneezing. There,
you have got cold now," exclaimed her father
Marion, not wishing to acknowledge it, re-
piled, "Oh, no, have not; that is my other
cold. Portland Argus
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03
THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN

Are born into the world every day with some
ecZematOuS affection, such as milk crust. scald
head, scurf. or dsndruff. sure to develop into
an agOniZing eczema. the itching, burning and
dishguratiOn Of which make life prolonged
torture unless properly treated.
warm bath with CUTICURA SOAP, an eXqui-
site SKIN BE Iutitler, and single application
of CUTICURA, the great Skin Cure, with a little
CUTICU RA RESOLyENT. the New Blood Purifier.
is often sufficient 20 arrest the progress of the
disease. and point to a speedy and permanent
cure.
Hence. no mother who loves her children.
who takes pride in their beauty, purity and
health. and In bestOwing upon them a child's
greatest tnheritaEcs,-a skin without blem-
ish, aud a body uourished by pure hlOOd,-
should fail TO make trial of the CUIICURA REN-
EDIES.
Sold everywhere. Price: Cuticura, 50 cents;
Soap. - cents; Resoivent. sI.OJ. Prepared by
the Potter Drug and Chemical Co, Boston.
Eg-Seud for How TO Cure Skin Diseases"
81 pages. 50 Illustrations and 100 testimonials.
QhlV'c Skin and Scalp preserved and beauti-
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03
A Roland for an, Oliver.

Wife to husband, who has stumbled over
u pair of her shOes)-Don't be so impatient,
John | never saw man who has so little
self control over small things us you have!
Husband-Heavens, my dear, you don't
call your shoes small things, do ycIl-New
York Sun
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03

Mrs. Muggins Sure, I'm that worried over
my son. He's in New York a-studyin' art,
an it's an awful time the poor boy has to
keep out o the clutches of Anthony Com
stock.
Mrs. Wuggins-It's safe enough my boy is
Hes not learning to paint pictures, thenf'
mo, indeed. He's burglaring in Chicago n
Omaha World.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03
THE YOUNG PEOPLE.
How a Youngster in Buffalo Proposed t
Keep Lent.

Keep Lent.
A young woman teacher in one of the Epis-
copal Sunday schools few Sundays ago had
been seeking to convey to the minds of her
little charges some idea of what constitutes a
proper observance of the Lenten season.
Among other things she told them that they
should give up some of their pleasures, and
to enforce this idea she asked each what they
would let go until Easter. Freddie said he
would stop eating candy; Willie volunteered
to lock up his checkered game of life; Charlie
said he would not go to the theatre and
Louis decided to dispense with the syrup on
his pancakes. And now, Archie" said the
teacher, coming to the last lamb of her flock,
what pleasure are you going to give urf'
I'm Goin' to stop coming to Sunday school,"
was the prompt and decided answer.-Buf
falo Express.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03

driving home through a piece of woods in
Lehish township, their horses pricked up
their ears and stopped suddenly at something
In the road ahead of them. Theudim light of
the new moon revealed the outlines of n dark
object. but the men could not tell what it
was, and so Houck jumped out of the sleigh
and ran ahead. As he got in fronSof the
team Houck saw what he took to be boy
standing in the middle of the highway, and
he walked slowly toward him and was about
to ask him what he was doing there all alone,
when low grunt from the object stopped
him. Houck then saw that instead of boy
a large bear, standing upright on its
launches, was what the horses stuck up their
ears at.
Thinking that he could easily scare the
bear out of the road, Houck pulled the nit
ten from his big right hand, dashed up to
the bear and gave it a smart slap on the side
Of the head with the fiat of his hand. No
sooner had he done this, Houck said, than the
bear plunged at him and almost downed him
before lie had a chance TO realize that he had
aroused the animals anger Quickly recov-
ering himself, Houck dealt the bear another
singing blow on the head, and then there
was such roaring and snarling around there
that Rogers, who had reT aimed in the sleigh,
knew what Kind of creature HOuck had
run foul Of. Again the bear sprang at Houck
and knC OK u him dOwl in the snow, but be
before the furious beast could trample ON him
he got on his feet again.
Seeing the bear was a fighter of the first
order, Houck flung off his mufiler and over
coat and went Mt bru.n in earnest, giving it
three or four lively thumps on the nose. In
stead of turning tail at this sort of treatment,
the raging animal tackled Houck savagely,
striking him in the face with one of his big
claws, and making his nose bleed freely.
Houck then saw that the bear was too much
for him, and so he ran toward the sleigh, the
bear following close at his heels
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03
A Fortunate Dog.

Boston Lady to caller)-I want you to ad-
mire my little dog Fido, Mrs. Bunker. Is-.t
he lovely, lying there on the rugl
Mrs Bunker-Reautiful; and he seems so
peaceful and contented. The expression on
his face is almost human.
Boston Lady-Isn't it! I've been reading
Browning aloud, and really believe the dear
little fellow understands it.-New York Sun
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03

There goes funeral. wonder who is
dead!'
"A man of the name of Brigsby. l knew
him WELL
What disease did he die Off
"0h, he caught bad cold, and it did him
up
"What business was he engaged in7n
"He was the manufacturer of Brigsby's
cough remedy NEBRASKA State Journal
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03
Cause of Detention.

Omaha Girl lin New York)-I couldn't
leave Omaha any sooner. You see, l had
promised to read a paper at the Athenian
symposium before | received your invitation.
New York Girl-Symposium!
"Yes, you know, a friendly contest Of
''Oh, dear me, yes. We had one in New
York short time ago. Here We call it
six day go as you please. Omaha World.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03

Landlady Whose attention has been dis
tracted for moment)-Why, where is Mr..
Dumleyl l thought he was carving the
duck!
Mr.. Dumley from under the table)-It's all
right, Mrs Hendricks; I'm after the duck
New York Sun
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03

My little 4-year-old boy Harold was sit
ting in a colored girls lap asking her all
kinds of cunning questions. At last, looking
at Bella very seriously, he asked:
bella, was you as black as you are now
when you was babyf'-Boston Globe.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03

Barber, want my hair cut quite short "
"All right, sir, but you said the last time
you were in that you intended to let it grow
n foot long"
Il know l did, but the poetry sent to the
magazines has been declined "-NebraSka
State Journal.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03
Where Perpetual Motion Exists.

Professor-Perpetual motion, in the ac-
cepted sense of the term, is impossible Can
you think of piece of machinery that oper-
stes without an impelling FORGET
YES slr.n
"What is it!'
"a gas meter. NEBRASKA State Journal.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03

Guest lat restaurantl-Waiter, this fowls
SO tough that the knife recoils like it would
from a piece Of India rubber. What's the
matter with itf'
Waiter-Dunno, boss. Spec it mus be one
OBJ desc spring chickensr'-Georgia Cracker.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03

mrotner frequently looked at a Thermometer
by which she regulated the heat of the room.
One day she removed the Thermometer.
Joe" said the youngest, "'twont be So
warm now"
"WhyH
''Cause, mamma took away that hot thing
what was on the wall boston Globe.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03

Papa to Johnnie, years old-Wont
you have another piece Of duck, Johnniei
Johnnie-Yeth, thir, believe l will
Duck'th my favorite chicken 'cept turkey
New York World
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03

Bobby-Ma, wasn't there anybody left In
the Garden of Eden after Adam and Eve
were turned outi
Mother-No, Bobby.
Bobby (after thought)-Well, who fed the
animalsl-New York Sun
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03

Itinerant Vender-'Ere's yer nice fraish 'ot
waffies, Railways hinwigoratin' ham COM
fortin'
Miss Anglos-Oh, Trem. do let's stop and
listen a little l haven't heard such pure
English since we left Lunnon.-Judge.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03

Mother twho, with her little boy, is dining
at a friend'S)-JOhnnie, l am really ashamed
of you. You never behave so badly at home
johnnie know it. ma, but when have q
chance at good dinner like this I'm apt to
get excited-Troy Press.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03

''Do you know, Edward said she tender
ly, 81 do not care for wealth. True affection
is what seek. Love in a cottage is my best
IDEAL
And right you are, too, Alice" said Ed
ward, warmly. Come, can't we make an
agreement about that? You furnish the cot
tage and I'll provide all the love you want +"
Journal of Education.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03
As Between Trance and Uncle Sam,

A great many people in Paris make as
much as SO night as ''knot makers" or
tiers of cravats' for society gents In this
country the sheriff acts as .'knot maker, " and
ties the cravat, but whether he makes as
much as the Paris knot maker, we know not.
--Norristoyn Herald
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03

First Beggar-Well, Tim, what lay areyou
working nowt
Second Beggar-Oh, the cripple for life
racket. Had my legs disabled during the
war, you know. But it will be my last week
in this business
What are you going at nextf'
1--WE engaged with a variety show as a
high kicker and start in on Monday. p
Omaha World.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03

Customer lin restaurant)-Waite have you
any hare soupi'
Waiter-No, sab; mos of de gemmens wat
comes heah, sab, do n ca fo' ha' in dey soup.
Epoch.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03

BoarGer-I don't know what's the matter
with me, but haven't been able to eat worth
a cent since came to this house.
Landlady-Werc you a museum freak be-
fore you lost your ppetiteANebraska State
Journal
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03

4 man fell dead while cleaning the snow
of his sidewalk 1t is supposed he suddenly
discovered that he had got over the line and
removed the snow from nearly six inches of
his neighbor'S side-NorriStown Herald
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03

A Pittsburg paper tells Of n man - years
old who has slept in one bed, i'll one corner,
in one room for thirty-one years. 1t does not
mention how long he has been Off tho force,
how ever-Yonkers Statesman.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03

THE BEST SALvE in the wOrI for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores. Ulcers, Salt RLeum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, ChilbIains,
COrns, and all skin eruptions, and positive
ly cures piles, or no payment required. II
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale BY Charles Ludlow Il Co.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03

Customer tat railroad restaurant) Here,
boss, this coffee is cold
Proprietor-Yes, sir; you see the train
stops only few minutes, an if the coffee
was hot you wouldn't have time to drink it.
Epoch.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03

She with emOtionl-There's Mr. Bangs,
the poet, he seems to be all wrapped up in his
thoughts
He (freezinglyl-Yes! | think he would
look better wrapped up in OIL Overc1at -
New York Sun
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03

Eastern NANNY gracious! That's terri
BILE. I'll be ruined.
Omaha Man-Whats up:
81 own property at Saratoga and the pa
per says the famous medicinal springs there
are drying up My, my! Our whole wealth
depends on n permanent supply of Saratoga
water"
Don't worry. Ny friend Blinks down at
the drug store will tell you how to make it,"
Omaha World
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03

Minister-Well, Bobby, what do you want
to be when you grow up.
Bobby suffering from parental discipline)
An orphan--New York Sun.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03

Young writers in preparing their manu-
script should leave plenty of space between
the lines. The world would not suffer much
If many OF them should make it all space
Somerville journal.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03
Things Are Not What They Seem.

"Who is the man with the ministerial
lookr
That's the sporting editor"
And that one that looks like a prize
fghter!n
THE religious editor
And ths solemn looking individualF'
"The funny man"
And that jolly looking fellowlr
"The obituary editor - Boston Courier.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03
SOME KIND OF THINGS NEVER DIE.


Everybody carries bags nowadays The
children carry school bags, the commercial
travellers sample bags, the ladies shopping
bags, the shop girls carry lunch bags and the
editor gets into the swim and carries bags at
the knees of his trousers. Burdette in Brook
lyn EAGLE
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03

mack! EavanacKf Kayahack! Bus rz:: namcrl-
ca Mouse! Merchant Sotel! This sway for the
Planter Souse!" And still again, the passen-
gers hold converse with you, and one man
asks you, "Whyn't you gone to stop off at
Enyerm which you understand to mean,
"Why are you not going to stop off at Den
verT And yet another begins his narrative,
"Devtell you bout the time,n etc, which by
Interpretation is, did ever tell you,n etc.
And so the way of the traveller is Polyglot.
MIGHT HAVE 1T CARVED IN THE KITCHEN.
"Evaugeline,n said Julian, earnestly, Il
out at your feet only the priceless love of an
earnest heart and the unconquerable am
bition OF youth, the love of a man with only
his hands and brain to carve out fame and
fortune Il know, dear Julian" said the
young girl, tenderly, but you are such a
poor carver, your tools are dull and the bird
is so tough. l cannot be your wife, but as
am engaged to your landlord I will be
neighbor you"
SOME KIND OF THINGS NEVER DIE.
"Thats very strong situation in the sec
ond act, don't You Think asked the author,
timidly. Strong repeated the manager.
Il should say so. 1t was in the prime of life
when ! was boy, and 1t has supported every
tragedy have ever read" Then you think
it will ivel" asked the hopeful author. And
the manager sighed and said, wearily, I'm
afraid il will
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03
Topknot of Wisdom.

1t was bald headed man who originated
she motto, There's plenty of room at the
top."-Chicago News.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03


PaSsenger-How far is it to the next sta.
ton,
Conductor-Fiftym miles.
Fifty miles. What station is itr'
'Oh, just n suburban depot Nebraska
State journal.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03

Remember, my boy" said Uncle James,
as he gave Bobby a coin, that if you take
care of the pennies the dollars will take care
of themselves"
Bobby looked trifle dubious.
Il do take care of the pennies, he replied,
''but as soon as they get to be dollars pa takes
care of 'em New York Sun.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03
Cooling N Room.

Two little brothers, confined to room on
account Of sickness, observed that their
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03

When Sweetness Will Reign Supreme.
Last years maple sugar will be fresh in
lbout four weeks.-Wa Washington Critic
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03

Volapuk must be tiresome to the man who
suffers Philadelphia Call
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03
lyn Eagle.

Miss Brown-You must come to my house
some day, Elsie, and play.
Elsie-Got any little boys there, Miss
Brown!
Miss Brown-No, dear.
Elsie-Got any little girls
Miss Brown-No, dear.
Elsie-Then what are theys-Life
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03

'
-have-aw-glass Of sodah.
Cholly-Cawn't do it, Gus Got too aw-
much business to attend to this mawning,
and law have to keep n clear head.
Gus-Why-aw-what is it, y knowf
y-Why-I-aw-have to purchase
for mamma a-aw-dozen posthage stamps
and owdah a-aw-new paiawr of twousels
for myself Life
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-03

Young Mr.. Wabash Ito Miss Waldo. Of
Boston, at dancing party)-Will you favor
me with two or three rounds, Miss Waldoi
Miss Waldo tan admirer of John l., OF
course)-Certainly Mr.. Wabash, with pleas
urc. Or, if you like, we will continue it to
fnish-New York Sun.
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-13
Centennial c
SONG SERVICE.

There will be song service at the Cen
trail Christian church, corner Second and
North Market street this evening at rs p.
m, when the following program will be
rendered by the choir, conducted by DR..
Walker:
Opening hymn. Choir and congregation
Prayer. ..Dr. l. A HOODS
Anthem
Guide me, o, Thou Great Jehovah
Choir.
SolO-f1ear my prayer MIlldTU
Miss DeSsa Johnson.
Hymn ............ Choir and congregation
Scripture reading Pastor
Authenticity of our God. &C. l.. Leslie
Choir
Solo--Be thou faithful unto DEATH.
................M endellsohn's St. Paul
DR.. Walker
Short address. ..................D DR.. Hobbs
Solo-I will sing of Thy MercieS 49,.
................ Mendellsohns ST. Paul
Mrs Laura Sohn.
lAnthem-Magnify Jehovah's name Farmer
Hymn. Choir and congregation
Benediction.
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-13
FIRE.

Last night about 1920 the fire alarm was
turned in and was with promptness an
swered by the department. The fire was
discovered TO be in the rear of the Elliott
block at the corner of Douglas and Law
renee and on the second floor. Smoke was
pouring out of the windows and filling the
hallway 1t was at first difficult to locate
the fire; but breaking down a rear door
Immediately over the steam heater in
Bonnetti and Forecasts the floor of the
room was found abiaze. Water was
applied but the flames had gotten
considerable of a start and were
burning and rapidly gaining Roadway be
tween the second floor and the ceiling of
the room beneath. The fire was heroic
ally fought in darkness by the firemen,
and at last, after flooding both the first
and second floors, it was thought that the
last spark had been extinguished
The water which it was found necessary
to use soaked down through the floor and
into the store rooms causing no little dam
age to the stocks of goods. The Golden
Eagle suffered considerably from this
cause as did also SCOTS music store and
Messrs. Bonnetti and Forecast. TIE loss,
however, is not very great to anyone, fall
ing heaviest, perhaps, upon the last named
establishment.
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-13
ATTENTION PHoToGRAPHERs.

The board of trade are making arrange
ments to advertise the city and Sedgwick
county at the centennial exposition in Gin
cinnati by making such displays, indus
trial, mechanical, agricultural, artistic
and otherwise as shall best call attention
TO the wonderful progress this city has
made, and the advanced position it has
now reached in all the attainments of a
first class metropolitan city.
Nothing will show up the life, activity,
rush and daily business of our city better
than large and finely finished photo
graphic views of orr streets, public build
ings and elegant residences. Such views
can be displayed in our space at Cincin-
natl, and will convey correct and reliable
information of our city, and also advertise
the skill of the artist
VIII not our enterprising photographers
take hold of this matter at once, and get
up an elegant set of some eight or ten
good views of our streets, taken at time
when they are most lively?
JOHN KELLEY,
w. +. GREEN,
j. VI. ALLEN,
W. {. GLENN,
+. B. JEwETT,
Centennial Committee