Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-13
ECONOMISTS.



LIBERrr. Pa. February IS-"Cnspotted
from the world seems to be the motto which
the sturdy inhabitants Of this little burg
would follow. and, too, they strongly resist
any attempts on the part of the outside
world TO gain any knowledge OF the inside
workings OF their little community. They
are not only economists" in business
transactions, but also in social communities
tons. and a stranger coming into the town
is looked upon as en- interloper unless he
comes for the ostensihie purpose of buying
sich OF Their productions as are marketable.
Economy is practiced her among the. Econ
omites TO most rigid extent, and9hese
people toll through their long weary lives
with no hope land let US trust no desire) 70
get for themselves anything more than .
mere existence. Like Mrs Sigourneys toll
ers who build: 'Ye build but We enter not
in: 80 do these Ieople work for one COM
mon purse out OF which nothing comes to
them. The first thing III the carly morning
one hears the call for church. and after =
short devotional exercise the members OF
the community disperse to their several oc-
cupations. Cooperation is here carried out
IN manner that would not prove an un-
profitable example To some of the modern
economists who would tear down the social
structures o: ages to rebuild in theory. The
Economic community was founded about
forty-iivc years ago upon the principle that
the whole village should be As one family
there being one general storehouse, purse,
purchasing establishment etc There
is no marry ing or giving in marriage, the
men and women living separately like tho
Shakers. That the population may be kept
up to the average number number Of
children are taken from the charitable in
stItutions of different cities each year, and
these little ones are brought up in the Gus
toms and beliefs Of the Economics. These
people do all kinds of agricultural work,
manufacturing such As shoes WOODEN goods
etc. This produce is sold to the outside
world, and the proceeds thrown into the
general fund. Personally these people are .
kind. undemonstratiye, contented ,ect
The world forgetting, by the world forgot"
In dress also they carry out their economic
principles. the men wearing nothing but
homemade jeans. and the women plain
cotton and calico, ali of which is
made up in the plaincst possible
manner. Again. the economic prin-
ciple is carried into the building Of
their houses, which have net even the COM
mon luxury of q front door. aud q quaint
sight one sees, the line OF neat little houses
with no visible means of entrance. And
again, one wonders not to see any young
women either about the houses or Hpon the
streets, only those who have as vet hardly
begun to climb the hill OF liie or those who
are far down the .hadowy side The
waiter girls st the hotels are giddy
young things who have seen at least sixty
summers The men are al unusually UNI
communicative people; il asked u simple
question they answer in tie fewest possible
words, and by the coolness Of their manner
do not provoke further questioning,
and further rhan making good
bargain for their produce. evidently
desire no communiCa>s~-.c vi b the outside
world In regard to matters of justice the
law is generally taken into their own
hands. And they deal with their cuipri:s
like their other aiiaiIs alter their own
method, without the assistance of the pub
lie, aud in justice let il he said that Js-ob-
ably it would he hard u find a community
OF like number OF people where less liti-
CATION or less persona. disturbances is to be
found. Contentmeni is evident upon all
sides and there is freedom from isrns that
is really refreshing.
have used your Salvation Oil for cracked |
heels, mango and sand cracks with horses, |
and 1t gives perfect satisfaction.
CHARLES W. LEE.
414 W. Baltimore ST., BALTIC, Md.
The cnst OF DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup Is
only IS cents. A bottle will convince all |
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