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Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-25
A Hundred Deluded Girls.

There recently arrived in Los Angeles
about 100 young English girls, who were
brought to the Pacific coast through the in
strumentality of Miss Elizabeth Parker, an
English woman widely known for her phil
anthropic work in behalf of her sex. During
her visit to California q year ago she saw the
need of good domestic help, other than the
Chinese, and she accordingly wrote home of
the splendid chances awaiting intelligent
girls Unfortunately sor themselves, the
girls who came were not Of the domestic
class required, but were principally govern
esses, ladies' maids and nurses, kind of help
seldom needed in the west. The result has
been disastrous to the girls, and many have
returned home. Others, who had not the
means to return, are said to be in destitute
circumstances in Los Angeles. The head of
the San Francisco Girls union says 5000
places could be found in California alone for
as many good house servants, but none at all
for gentlewomen, which fact makes the case
of the deluded English girls peculiarly hard
-Philadelphia Times.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-25
HENRY CLAY.

The Subject Of . Lecture to be Delivered
by Mr.. J. +. McGrew Friday Night.
The lawyer, orator, legislator and states
man. Seven times elected to seat N the
national house of representatives. Five
times elected United States senator; ap-
pointed secretary OF state under President
Adams; elected speaker of the national
house of Representatives on the first day of
his appearance in that body, an extra
ordinary proof Of his ability and popularity.
and distinction without parallel in con-
gress. Sought after, feasted and honored
in Europe and America, and yet defeated
three times for the presidency of the Tn ted
States. The foremost politician of his
time; an unequalled leader of men in the
most trying and exciting period of his coun-
try's history. The father of protection
to home industries" and "irternal improve
ments." The idol of his party, the pride
and glory of his state. Fierce and unyield-
ing as foe, but constant as friend. Brave
and unc0mpromising when dealing with
foreign enemies. yet unexcelled as piece
maker among brethren and nations.
Would you know more about this won
derful man and his times, and aid a good
cause, go and hear the lecture at the First
Presbyterian church. Friday evening, by
Mr.. J. F. McGrew, for the benefit OF the
church. Admission 25 cents. This lee
ture is given under the auspices of the
Ladies' society Of the church, and the men,
bers feel warranted in promising a treat to
all who attend, because of the subject, and
the well-knOwn. careful and pains taking
character and ability of the speaker.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-25
Crazy Quilt Conversation,

A Washington letter gives a clever sketch
Of the conversation which recently took placs
at the house OF matron who receives a
hundred or two of people on the afternoon Of
''her day" "Crazy quilt conversation" the
hostess declared it TO be.
"H my language had been taken down this
afternoon" she went on, at would have been
this:
".How do you, Mrs Jonesi Oh, Miss Brown,
how is your dear motheri Mrs. Robinson,
you must tell me the story you begun the
other evening at the-Mrs. Smith will you
not have u cup of chocolatei The young
ladies will be delighted-Admirsl, am
very glad TO see your
~ hand over the admiral to the nearest
person, and begin again.
How do you dc, Mrs. - haven't
taught her name from the mumbling lady
who brought her, so l humble discreetly in
my turn-the woman that hesitates is lost.
go on again.
"'How do you do, Mrs. Baggsl Yes, it is
cold-0h, l love Washington! beautiful
city-wont you have some tear
-Four people from Florida have just come
in.
"'Oh, Miss Palmetto, am so glad to see
you. HoE. long is it since We were in St
Augustine togetherf
Il never shall know. She is swept away,
and see her from afar among the bobbing
heads, like graz fields bowed by the wind,
until my head swIlns And SO the afternoon
wears on n-"-Washinet1n Cor. Independent.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-25
OUR WATER WORKS.
Annual Meeting of the Trustees Last Ev
ing-Important Reports.

Annual Meeting of the Trustees Last Even.
ing-Important Reports.
The water works trustees held their an.
nual meeting last Tuesday evening and
organized by electing the following officers
President-E. c. Gwyp.
Secretary and Superintendent-W. X.
Smith.
Chief Engineer-W. C. Powell.
The report Of the secretary and superin-
tendent showed receipts for the year. S2s,.
7oS so; balance on hand at beginning of year,
March 81, 1887, 81, ,SO7 04; disbursements,
S23 sos 81; amount on hand at present,
IS, 006.Sl. or the disbursements Ss. ooG
was paid for interest on bonds. Ne,
amount expended by the city to date fol
construction OF water works. $3.50, $50. 43.
Increase Of receipts for water rents, thi.
year, S2, 444 %. During the year IA per
mits have been issued, making total OF
1,7O0.
Engineer Powell reports everything in
good order and expresses satisfaction al
the proposed purchase Of the new
pumps. During the year SAC. 500, ,00o
gallons OF water were pumped. an increase
OF 2l per cent over last year. During the
year 1889 tons of coal were used, an in
crease of 8 per cent. The result was thai
o5, 1856, 600 more gallons Of water were
pumped. with only thirty-five tons sddi.
tional coal.
Elaborate statistical tables accom-.
paDy Mr.. Powell's excellent report. They
will appear in the annual printed report
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-25
THE INVESTIGATION.

The School Board Committee Begin the
Ballsntine Investi cation.
The school board committee, consisting
Of Messrs. Weixelbaum. McGrew, Wilk-
inson and President Kay, appointed to in
vestigate the Ballentine- Hickman case,
met last night for the first time. II was
a star chamber session, and not much can
be learned as to what took place, a. the
representatives Of the press were fired"
Professor Ballentine was present, as was
also his wife, armed with an armful of let
tiers, which she wanted to introduce rs evil
dence. The letters were represented IS be-
ing few of many that had passed between
her husband and different persons, none of
which, however. in any way implicated
Miss Hickman, and the committee ruled
them out, as being irrevelant to the sub
ject. Miss Hickman was not present, and
her friends believe that she has gone to
California. Many Of her friends here, be-
lleving In her innocence, have signiied
their intention to push the matter to the
end and see her vindicated. and have agreed
to furnish the funds necessary to prosecute
the case. Hasty judgment is not always
correct.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-25
London in q Blizzard.

What would happen if London were sud-
denly caught in such blizzard as that which
overwhelmed New York, In that city, pre-
pared as it is for heavy falls Of SHOWS 500
corpses have accumulated unburied, owing
to the impossibility Of reaching the ceme-
teries. But in London the dead might be left
without thought The feeling Of the liv-
ing would absorb every energy. The whole
city, if the snow did not melt, might become
one gigantic mausoleum Of the millions Of its
inhabitants. When We read of the digging
out Of corpses standing frozen in the street
where the snow overwhelmed them we are
reminded of tie destruction Of Pompeii and
Herculaneum, where the people were en-
tombed beneath ashes. Snow is as deadly
and more merciful How seldom We reflect
that a snow storm may be as deadly as a
volcano and a single blizzard more fatal than
an eruption of Vesuvius Two days heavy
snow with frost following would dIsorganize
civilization and decimate the population.
Pail Mall Gazette.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-25
A .cop;ured" colored Man.

An old negro of Atlanta applied to the po
lice the other day for protection against an
old woman who was trying to conjure him.
He said he found nailed over his door a red
flannel bag, tied with white strings, and
that he knew it was a ''conjure bag,
and that his life was in danger. The Officer
opened the little red bag, and it contained q
bit of horseshoe, a few grains OF gunpowder
and some snake root. Il knowed it,
knowed it, the old colored man exclaimed
as he looked at the bag, his eyes stretching
until they almost popped out of their sockets
moving backward from the bag as he said
"Dat ole woman has conjured me, and III
die, shoor" He then fell over on the floor in
a dead faint. and did not recover until the
officers had called the patrol wagon and
started to send him home. He excited him
self into a fever, and physician had to be
called Chicago Herald
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-25
LOCAL eREWTlES.

Read Paynter & Co.'s ad. at the top of
third page.
General A. s. Bushnell is In Columbus
today on business.
Work was commenced yesterday on the
foundation Of the new city building.
Messrs. John Smith and James Timber
lake left, this morning, for Kansas City.
Mr.. Joe Lewis, of the Arcade, is on the
streets again today, after an attack Of the
chills.
The first strawberry social of the season
will be given by the Diamond lodge, K. of
p, at their hall on the sth of May.
Clerk Shewalter issued the following
building permit today: John Kaveney,
frame addition in Seventh ward: 500.
Only three minor arrests were made last
night: John Casey. drunk, Frank Skein,
disorderly; Michael Hughes. drunk.
A Chicago newspaper makes the state
ment that railroad train arrives or departs
from that city every minute of the day.
The Bennett & Moulton company will
produce Van Suppe's ''Fatinitza" at the
Saturday matinee. instead of .'Mikado,n as
originally intended.
The Jr. o. U. A. NJ. gave very pleas
ant ball at the Central Rink last night.
They marched through the streets early in
the evening. headed by Foreman's band. q
Mr.. Charles Bigelow. the talented young
comedian of the Bennett & Moulton Opera
company, has an excellent offer to go with
Kate Claxton next season and take pal I
which is said to be especially adapted to
him.
Grandma Welch, of London, O., the
venerable and honored mother of Mr..
Michael Welch, of No. 100 Clifton street,
was his guest yesterday, coming over to see
the new scion of the Welch house. Mrs.
Welch is 50 years old.
Pat Doyle, the saloonist, whose place OF
east Columbia street. was pulled by Gmcer
Deiacy on Sunday for violation of the Sun
day ordinance, has forfeited his recog-
nizance and jumped the town-the police
do not know just where.
The ladies of the East circle of the First
Congregational church will give a musical
and stereopticon entertainment in the
church, Thursday evening, for the benefit
Of the new building. Admission 10 cents
for children and Is for adults.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-25
JUDICIAL MATTERS.
Clark Common Pleas-First Assignment,
May Term, 1888.

Clark Common Pleas-First Assignment,
May Term, 1888.
TUESDAY, MAY s.
5649. James Thomas vs. A. G. Pratt ct
al, executors.
$780, Sarah NJ. Reeder VS.. James Thomas
ct al.
6S3S. Same VS.. same.
1881. Sterling Evans vs.. Isaac Griest ct
al.
1889. Same VS.. A. WiDgert ct al.
1888. Same VS.. II. w. Swartzbaugh.
73iS. j. T. Ridgely VS.. Globe Printing
and Publishing Co.
1899. Charlotte Kenney vs.. Armstrong
Bros.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9.
776s. Graham Deuwell vs.. Ii. l.. Rock
field
1868. B. ID. Brown VS.. J. A. Smith ct al.
slI5. Brooks & Wells vs. Homer.
STAT. Hess VS.. Brooks.
s2lS. Hurd VS.. Olinger.
THURSDAY, MAY 10.
SAG. Wick VS.. Morrow.
$3.50. Miller VS.. DunkeL
S273. II. & ID. Piano Co. VS.. Hamilton
ct al
S274. W. B. & Co. VS.. same.
FRIDAY, MAY IL.
1881. Mast, Foos & Co VS.. Robt. Brown.
SS49. Mrs. NJ. K. Creighton VS.. Spring
field Reaper and NJ. Works.
S395. John Duncan VS.. Nysewander Ad.
Agency.
S44S. David Loudenbach VS.. Lowery ct
al.
SATURDAY, MAY II.
S305. Joseph Sheets VS.. city.
$780, Eliza Z. Morris VS.. Adelia Welsh
ct al.
s57o. D. H. Rubsam VS.. }. W. Rubsam
5000. Ella Shank VS.. Charles Aldrich
ct al.
$3.50. VIM. Brannan VS.. city.
TUESDAY, MAY 10.
s4e4. Snyder & johnson vs.. Byers.
$40. Mary E. Denlinger VS.. Sarah Den
linger.
S479. John Funk VS.. Ins. Co.
$3.50. Same VS.. same.
s491. Aston vs.. Herr.
S492. Elizabeth Leach VS.. George w.
Leach.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16.
s494. Jennie L. Adams VS.. P. C. Adams.
s495. d. o. Myers vs. j. C. Oldham ct al.
s523. B. NJ Irvine vs. Leffel.
s525. Alice Winters VS.. c. G. c. Il l. Ry.
company ct al.
1926. Edith Gibson VS.. same.
THURSDAY, MAY II.
$3.50. Wilkinson ct al. vs.. COmmins
Paper Co.
S533. Tillinghast VS.. Coles.
s542. Slater & Bsrnecut vs.. Hartman,
Morgan & Co.
1854. Barbara Foster VS.. Champion Elec-
tric Light Co.
FRIDAY, MAY Is.
s59l. Wagner vs. Harris.
s64S. A. H. Smith, jr., vs.. Snyder.
S64S j. W. Thomas vs.. Rust.
$500. Jennie l.. Adams vs. P. c. Adams.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-25
Sudden Death at Goes station.

A little more than year ago young
couple by the name of Snow moved to Goes
Station from Butler county, Pa. Last
Sunday at noon Mrs. Snow was taken i'll
with acute peritOnitis, and rapidly sank
Yesterday afternoon she was thought to be
dying, but rallied. At o'clock this morn
ing she was doing very nicely, but at 8
O'Clock again began to sink, and at o'clock
she was dead. Mrs. Anna Snow was about
~ years of age. and we'll liked by all who
knew her. The remains will probably be
taken to Pennsylvania for interment.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-25
Growth in Electric Railway.

The last year has seen wonderful growth
in electric railways There are now in the
United States over eighty miles of road on
which the motive power is electricity.
Eighteen have plants in operation in lengths
varying from one to eleven miles. Contracts
have been made for roads and they are now
being constructed in seventeen other towns,
and there are fifty-nine projected roads.-St.
Louis Republican.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-25
Counterfeitins Old French Plate.

Silver sharps in France have been flooding
Paris with counterfeits of old French plate
and it has just been discovered that the bogus
goods are ordinary modern plate when made
in Germany, and after being imported rs
such, have the old Paris mark put ON them
and are fixed up to lcok like the real old
goods Five men in this business have been
fined from 500 to 5000 each.-New York
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-25
ATTEMPTED iNcENDIARIsM.

The Springfield Planning Mill Found A blaze
Yesterday Morning.
Some time after midnight. yesterday
morning, a gentleman named Bauer living
near by, and his son. discovered the sheds
on the west side Of the Spring
field Planning Mill and Lumber
company, corner Shaffer and Colum-
bia streets. on FIRE and blazing up menac-
ingly. They extinguished them by q
prompt and hard effort, without giving any
alarm. The fire was clearly the work of an
incendisry, and plans had evidently been
made to burn down the entire structure,
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-25

Man Of the House aroused by knock
Come, now, what do you want here at this
time of nightl
Stranger-Excuse me, sir, but could yor
let me have candle aud a ccvple of matchesi
My dog and my little girl have fallen into
you,- cistern; and he's valuable dog. and
there! hear him barkl-Harvarl Lampoon.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-25
Funeral of Mr.. Mimi. BIeodenbursh

The funeral of Mrl Minnie Branden-
burgh will cccurr tomorrow, Thursday
at 2:So p. M, from the residence Of her
father-in-law, Mr.. j. II. Brandenburgh, at
2T5 south Factory street. Interment will
be made at Fernclin. Mrs. Brandenburgh
died at the home Of her late husband, Mr..
q. II. Brandenburgh. in Kansas City, Mo,
last Tuesday. Her remains arrived today.
Rev. Mr.. Collett, of st. Paul church will con-
duct the services.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-25
COMING EVENTS.

BLAcK's.-Monday April %, five nights,
Bennett & Moulton Opera Co.
BLkcK's.-Thursday, April 20, ]. X.
Emmett.
P. T. Barnum, Saturday, May 12, on
South Center street
Miller & Freeman's Circus, Monday and
Tuesday, April 80 and May 1, on South
Center street.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-25

Probably the oldest employe Of the gov
ernment in term of service is Lindsey
Muse, an ancient colOred man who has
stood guard at the doors of the secretaries
of the navy since 1925. He Is eighty years
old. and growing SO feeble that he will
probably have to relinQuish his post.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-25

Now is the time to save money. The
Springfield Steam Dye Works is now pre-
pared to clean, dye and repair ladies' and
gents clothing, without ripping. Ladies
black silk and white wool dresses are
cleaned as good as new.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-25

Sample T. J. Moran's fine nine year old
whisky. made in the spring Of 1880. 1t Is
said to be Il very best and perfectly pure.
Corner Columbia and Spring streets.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-25
His Busin ess Always Good.

Mr.. Summerheat, speaking to q we'll
fed and well-dressed young man-"How's
business with your"
Mr.. Observation-Disclosures Ny busi-
ness is always good and without any inter-
ruptions whatever"
Mr.. Summerheat-'What is your bust
ness:"
Mr.. Winterheat-''My business Is loaf
ipg.n
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-25

"You can not tell then from new goods
is what one Of our patrons says Of the lace
curtains laundried by Marshall's Home
Laundry. Telephone l2s.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-25

LACE CURTAINs-Get them done up in
the finest style at MarshalPs Home Laun-
dry, 10 and IL west High street
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-25
Fifth ward Democratic caucus.

Fifth Ward Democratic Caucus.
The Fifth ward democratic caucus will
be held at the corner of Main and Yellow
Springs streets Thursday evening, April
26, at 8 O'Clock, to select delegates to the
county convention.
j. p. MARTINDELI., Committeeman.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-25

At Williams's art store, room 10, Henry
Block, pictures and frames at less than half
price.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-25

Attention, w. X. q.
The regular meeting of the W. R. c. to-
morrow Thursday afternoon at 2:SC
O'Clock, April 26.
DORA F. STUART, President.
ANNA &. CANFIELD, Secretary.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-25

HOusekeepers, get your lace curtains
laundried at Marshalps Home Laundry.
Nos 10 and 12. west High street.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-25
STILL THEY COME

And will continue as long as j. W. Phil
lips makes his Pants in as good style
and at his wonderfully low prices.
just think I! IS for pair of pants put
up as these have on and as far as
his suitings, he certainly has the most
complete stock of Spring Suitings |
ever saw. Say, John, what's his num-
Der, must 20 and leave NY measure
for suit, and jim wants pair of
pants, and we will both go down
together tonight. Well, you won't
leave your order any too soon if you
want him to make you suit, for he is
just getting all the work he can do;
his prices are doing them all up, and
he claims he would rather have half a
loaf than no loaf at all. Let me see
what did you say the number was?
J. w PHII,I,TPS
On ST NAUE STDDHn
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-25

MONEY TO L0AN-In sums to suit, on nrst
n mortgage and good commercial paper
Call and see Us. Room No. !, Lagonda Bank
bsIlaing. George Il. Coles 4 Son.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-25

Foreign mobiles are becoming as thici
here as English sparrOws.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-25

WANTED-Anybody wanting q competent
w vhtte-washer, can make any color you
wAnt,will white wash in the county or city.
Call on Elijah Bryant. Leave orders a. the
druGstore on the corner of Market and High
stre00-CoblentZ. Omt
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-25

TOR SALE-A Burdett organ of splendid
L tone, action and finish. Has been used but
little. VIII sell on easy payments at a low
price. Call at No. u south Market ST.. room
4, upstairs. Sit
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-25
MONEY TO LOAN.

poR SALE-Second-h hand bicycles, cheap
i Call on or address D. II. 0lds, Ne. So West
Main street. Aft
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-25

EQR SALE-PartIaIly-t quipped plantfor the
manufacture nf fire brick and sewer-pipe:
best location in Ohio. Also good coal mine in
me Hooking valley. Coal lands and mines for
iesse. o: d. Jackson, 1921 n. High street. Co
lumbus, o. 74oss
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-25
FOR SALE
Marvln's Oatmeal Waters.

DOR SALE-A Bay State organ. of sweet tone
and excellent action; eau be bought at
bargain. on easy payments. Call at u 5. Mar
Ref street. room l. upstairs 9Stf
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-25
FOh nEkl

FGh nENl
TOR RENT-Three furnished rooms at 199 W.
L High street, rent reasonable. For infor-
nation call at room s, Dial block. Sb
HOR RENT-Three nicely furnished rooms,
with or without board, st 6s west Columbia
street 99bs