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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-11-23

Professor Ito class in mineralogy)- Can
you recall a mineral recurring in the liquid
form? Philosophical student-Milk: be-
cause 1t comes in quarts.
My son has been afflicted with nasal ca
tarrh since quite young. l was induced To
try Ely's Cream Balm, and before he had
used one bottle that disagreeablc catarrhal
smell had all left him. He appears as well
as any one. 1t Is the best catarrli remedy
In the market.--J. e.. Olmsted, ArcOla, LII.
.'.Do you want a stop watch, sir?." asked
the jewellcr. do l want a stop watch sir.
No, sir. 1 want one that will 90. I've got
a stop watch now. 'a T'di II.
Mr.. A. Nichols suffered from catarrh for
years. He purchased a bottle of Ely's Cream
Balm of us. He Is now almost cured, and
says you cannot recommend It too highly
Evcrs Bros, Druggists, Independence, Iowa.
A cat market has been strrted in Paris.
COnfdentially, we know where they could
eaisly get some cats for that market at very
small expense. iyrl t.n ba11 t@tc.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-09-01


There is one event in every canoe regatta
that amuses the lay spectator-the upset
race. The sailing races may be tiresome,
and devoid of interest through lack OF wind.
The padding races may be exciting; but Tor
pure fun the upset race is sure to cary on the
palm. 1t is, to begin with, a short race, OF
about 200 feet. The canoes are started Just
as in padding races, and when well under
way, a signal is given from shore, at which
every paddler must Immediately capsize his
canoe, turn it completely over, regain MS
seat, and paddle to the finish. The overturn-
ing of the whole feet of canoes at the same
instant is novel and ludicrous sight, and
the struggles of the paddlers to crawl over
the sides of the canoes, without again upset
ting them, are very funny to watch.
These races have produced more skill in
handling the canoe under difficulties than
any other event The contestants must be
good swimmers and strong. They must be
active and thoroughly accustomed to the
water, and must have practical knowledge
of balance. If an upset" or imam over
board" event should be added to rowing re-
gattas it might 90 far toward reducing the
annual number Of accidents and fatalities
from this fine sport The fun comes in at q
canoe upset race mainly from the entire
absence of danger Risk is lacking simply
because the men who compete are all skillful
hands. The training is invaluable to the
canoeists, and it has prevented many an ac-
cident by giving the paddlers confidence in
the canoes and themselves when accidentally
placed in trying circumstances Outing.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-09-01
Curiosltie. Of Vegetable Grostn.

It is singular and as yet unexplained fact
that in certain species Of vegetable growth
there are found a variety of stones supposed
to be formed and deposited in their tissues
from the silicious and calcareous juices cir
culating in their organisms. Thus, in the
bamboo round stone is found at the joints
of the cane called ''tabasheer." Another
curiosity of the sort is the ''cocoanut stone" !"
found in the end6sperm of the cocoanut in
Java and other East India islands DIR.
kimmins describes it as a pure carbonate
of lime. 1t is sometimes round, some
times pear shaped, while the appearance is
that Of a white pearl without much luster.
Some of the stones are as large as cherries
and as hard as feldspar or opal They are
very rare and are regarded as precious stones
by the orientals and charms against disease
or evil spirits by the natives. Stones Of this
kind are sometimes found in the pomegranate
and other East India fruits. Apatite has
been discovered in the midst of teak wood
New Orleans Picayune.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-09-01
The Past,me of Tb.ft.

The sport of thieving, in its various forms,
is the most irresistible OF all pastimes, writes
the late Chief Justice Cockburn in his re-
miniscences. What have the moors equal to
iti No license to pay for, no permission to
ask, no close time, total idleness, great risk,
frequent success, constant excitement, q
community of their own, the whole public
their preserve, the delight of eluding the
law, and the many chances Of escape even
after being caught trespassing. II anything
could be required to whet their appetite for
this game, it would be its contrast with the
dizziness Of good prison recently left I
hope I'm wrong, but IL there be thoroughly
reformed twice convicted thief, would
rather pay shilling to see him than to see
any other wonder in any living show.-Home
Journal.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-09-01
Stage, THE PITCHER.

Stagg is the phenomenal Yale college
club pitcher. His initials are A. A. (Alon-
zo), and he recently graduated from Yale.
with honor, and was at the same time so
much of an athlete and physical expert.
that he was the Yale clubs pitcher for
three years, and captain of the Yale nine.
He is of medium height, well-built, with
well and symmetrically developed muscle,
and man of quiet and courteous manners,
evidently refined and cultivated gentle
man. Moreover, at the same time that he
Is an athlete and a scholar, he is a robust
Christian, and quite above influence from
mercenary motives. While Mr.. Stagg was
pitching for the Yale inen in their contests
with the Harvard and Princeton clubs,
they carried off the pennants every year.
As matter of course this fact brought
him to the notice of the professionals, and
he was offered first, $1,000 a year, and
afterward what was equal to SIS, 900
a year, if he would pitch for
professional club. But Stagg. the
Pitcher, had made up his mind to become
Stagg, the Preacher, and he refused all
offers for his services as q professional. He
therefore spent some time at Mr.. MoOdy's
school for the training of Christian workers.
at Northfield, Mass, and put in his vacation
at Chautauqua, leading the Chautauqua
picked nine, which includes Mr.. William
Lyon Phelps, of New Haven, another Yale
ball player.
Mr.. Stagg is q member of Rev. DIR.
Henry NJ. Storrs's Congregational church,
at Orange, New Jersey, and he will have
charge of the Yale college Y. M. c. A,
during the coming year. Next year he will
go to a theological seminary and prepare
himself for the Christian ministry. He Is
as fine a specimen of a man-physically,
mentally and spiritually = as we have
yet seen. He has sound mind
in a sound body; has put him
self beyond the reach of all mercenery at
fractions and temptations. and will. we
believe, enter upon his life work under the
best possible conditions. He has given to
the Christian young men of the country an
illustration of the very important educa-
tionsl fact that mind and muscle can
be developed at the same time and in the
same person, with high degree of sue
cess. We should have host of Stages in
our American colleges and seminaries.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-09-01

We learn from a recent issue of the
Pittsburg Commercial Gazette that w. G.
Christy, Esq, a prominent lawyer, OF
Butler, Pa, and man who, as matter OF
course, can not tell lie, that the natural
gas Of his region of country is gradually
giving out. The wells of the famous terri
tory south of Butler have for some time
been steadily declining, as have also the
wells on the territory about Rentrew. Al
ready the Butler Glass company has decided
to move its works to Anderson, Indiana.
The Gazette says:
This was for no other reason than that
they did not have sufficient natural gas
The works had been extremely prosperous
here, but they drew their supply of gas
from the field Just south of the city, and
had several serious shortages of fuel during
the spring. The plate glass works have
recently been troubled by al insufficient
supply of gas, and unless new wells are
struck soon, the business interests of But
Ter are apt to be seriously injured.
This failure is, by no means. exceptional.
1t confirms the information given the editor
Of the REPUBLIC, by Mr.. George Boulton,
of Pittsburg, who said that investors in
natural gas should aim to get their money
cut Of the business within two years from
the time the investment is made.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-09-01

Game is getting scarce even in India. and
an order of the government of Bengal, pub
lished recently. fOrbids persons, except in
self-defense, to shoot or catch an elephant,
or to set any snares or traps for one be-
tween April and September so.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-09-01
CONDENSED TEleGRAMs.

| George Wills was struck BY base bal
bat and killed at Pembroke, Ky.
Growing corn has not been damaged by
frost in the vicinity of Wabash. Ind.
The German Consul at Pueblo. Mex,
committed suicide, owing to financial
troubles.
The first annual old settlers picnic of the
Greencastle Association occurred at Green
| castle, Ind.
J. II. Neighbors was arrested at Danville
| ILL.,, for attempting to purchase boarding
house on forged notes.
Charles Redfeld, for twenty-one year.
| treasurer of McVicker theater at Chicago
resigned because OF reduction in his sal
ary.
Preparations for the launching of the
caisson for the new crib which will add to
the water supply OF Chicago are being &C.
lively pushed.
Mr.. II. NJ. Dubois, of Oak Grove, Mich,
| is in Jail charged with arson. The house
was insured, as was also Mr.. Dubois life.
lie narrowly escaped.
An end of the Hagenisters Brewing Com
pany shed, att Green Bay, Wis. fell, in
stanlty killing two employees, Charles Le-
bsnow and August Zass.
At Bangor, Maine. the jury. in the case
of DR.. George F. Weed, charged with COM
plicity in the robbery OF old Peter Bennett,
rendered verdict of not guilty
The boiler of portable engine used at
the Denton, Texas, Ice Works, exploded.
Robert kirkpatrick, engineer, was killed,
and John Benson, foreman, fatally injured.
The convention of the Young Peoples
Methodist Alliance for the United States
and Canada will be held at the First NJ E.
Church, Chicago, September 70, 27 and %.
J. O. Darnell, stock breeder of Tazewell
County. ILL.,, was seriously burned while
engaged in deliberating valuable stallion
from burning stable. The loss is esti-
mated at $4,000
The total cost of the foreign mail service
during the fiscal year was $490O67. The
total number of pieces sent to foreign coun-
tries was 39. 226, 934. The total number re-
ceiyed was 70, $50, 06S
An atIray occurred at the Pandora store
six miles above Shreveport, La, in Bossier
Parish, which resulted in the death of DR..
J. w. Arnold, who was shot and killed by
w. J. McMath, a young man who was in
ot.o N rs-o ,ff he sfnra
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-09-01

Boils and pimples and other affections
arising from impure blood may appear at
this season. when the blood is heated.
Hoods Sarsaparilla removes the cause of
these troubles by purifying, vitalizing and
enriching the blood, and at the same time
it gives strength to the whole system.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-09-01

S2.25 to Sandusky and return, on Friday.
Aug. 3lst- The c. s. & c. railroad will
run grand excursion to Sandusky to see
the great balloon ascension and parachute
leap at Cedar Point beach. Train leaves
Springfield at 7:I5 a. m. Tickets good to
return on regular trains of the next day.
Only S2.25 round trip.
c. L. HILLEARY, Ticket Agent.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-09-01
EXCURSIONS TO COLUMBUS, OHIO.


Excursion tickets will be sold to Colum-
bus for the opening of the Ohio Centennial
on Tuesday, September 4th, at rdte of one
cent per mile via the Panhandle route,
good returning until Thursday, September
9th.
For time Of trains and rate Of fare sec
bills or call on agent.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-09-01

General Harrison and Mr.. Blaine will ad-
dress republican meeting in New York
city at an early day. About 200 republican
campaigners-Foraker, Mckinley, VIII
Cumback, Judge Tourgee, among others
will soon be at work.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-09-01

The Century for September Century
Co., Union Square, New York is an unu-
sualiy attractive issue. Whoever does not
read Il straight through, advertisements and
all. win miss a number Of very good things.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-09-01

Bereaved Widow Ito country editor)-Do
you charge for obituary notices, Mr.. Sheersg
Country Editor-As general thing we do.
Mrs. Bently. but yonr husband and were
very old friends, and we will only be toe
glad to publish his obituary for nothing.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-09-01
q. 8. & G. bulletin. @. A. RS,

On account of the Grand Army eneamp
ment, Sept. 11th to 14th, the c. s. & G.
will sell round trip tickets to Columbus Al
90c. for the round trip. Tickets good goine
from 7th to 12th and returning until 18th
c. l.. HILLEARY, Ticket Agt.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-09-01

A German musical instrument dealer OF
st. Louis tuned a piano on Friday. He
then played the dead march, marking the
conclusion of the tune by drawing a re-
volver and shooting himself through the
head. He died in few minutes.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-09-01

The Queen and Crescent Route to the
South challenges attention as having the
best appointed service of trains and the
fastest schedules Of the day. The track is
In faultless condition, sleepers and coaches
are of elegant pattern, and few stops being
made by the Limited Express train after
leaving Cincinnati, no difficulty Is expert
enced in obtaining accommodation of the
highest standard. The line penetrates the
richest mineral and cotton sections, and en-
route TO New Orleans and Shreveport the
phenomenal cities Of Chattanooga, Gads-
den, Birmingham and Tuscaloosa are passed.
A journey south, via Queen and Crescent
Route, Is recommended.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-09-01

Woman Ito tramp)-i s'pose you find
your life pleasant and inexpensive?
Tramp-Well, it's pleasant enough, ma'am,
but 1t makes me sick sometimes when get
to thinking of the wear and tear.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-09-01

To THE woRKINeMEN OF THE UNITED
STATEs-IF YOU WILL AGREE TO LIVE IN
AS POOR A HOUSE AND EAT AS POOR FOOD
AND RECEIVE AS Low WAGES AS THE PEo,
PILE IN ENGLAND RECEIVE WE CAN PRO-
DUcE AS CHEAP GOODS AS a DEMOCRATIC
ADMINISTRATION WANTS TO sEE.-lJAMEs
G. BLAINE.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-09-01

Gen. Benjamin F. Butler made speech
In Boston, Friday evening, (August Slst),
In which he said:
cite the president on my side as against
free trade, but must confess, at the same
time, that the president seems to try to gel
Is near being free trader as he can.
believe il he had observed and known, as
know, how much protective tariff has
done for American workingmen, his tariff
message would never have been penned.
Concerning the fisheries business the
general said:
Retaliate the wrongs done to fishermen
by Canadians by action against the Cunard
steamships, sailing under the ensign OF the
British government, and the thing will be
brought to an end. The first question that
springs to the lip is. is the president In
earnest? If yes, let him enforce retaliation
for outrages by the power he has had since
March, 1887 If he will do that he will
show that his paper Is the message OF q
statesman, and not of a campaigner on the
stump.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-09-01

= Mr.. Crowley, of Central Park, the famous
chimpanzee, is dead. Crowley was one OF
the most intelligent of animals of his kind.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-09-01

The administration has already got away
with that surplus. We knew that it was
only q matter of time.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-09-01
PERSONAL.

nLAIRV0YANT-Fred Howard Pierce teIs
y the past. present. future. troubles in love.
marriage. business.loss Of property .di Ignoses
disease. and gives the name Of the one yoI
will marry. for short time only at 95 soute
Factory street, prices to all 80 cents; cal.
early and nnd what the future will reveal.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-09-01

Springfield will have cheap fuel-as cheap
- Pittsburg has-or Lima, or Findlay. Dc
not forget it.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-09-01

DR.. Charles Maekay, the poet and play
wright, is old, in bad health, and poor; a
fund to aid his last years is to be collected.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-09-01

asked a boy one day, just as the hens
were roosting: "Why do hens like to roost
on one leg?" 81 s'pose cause they have
one More chance not to be stolen" he said,
profoundly.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-09-01
REPUBLICAN
STATE Ell,
REPUBLICAN
COUNTY TICKET.

For Sheriff.
A. J. BAKER.
For Treasurer,
GEORGE W. C0LLETT.
or Prosecuting Attorney.
CHASE STEWART.
For County Commissioner.
r. N. ELDER.
For Infirmary Director.
JAMES BUFORD.
For County Surveyor,
WILLIAM SHARON.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-09-01

A patient man in Shreye, o., Is building
dressing case out of loo, 900 pieces.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-09-01
Loss Of Appetite,
Sick Headache,
Bad Breath. etc.

The treatment Of Constipation oes net con-
sist merely in unloading the bowels. The
medicine must not only act as purSative, but
use greater costiveness TO secure q regular
habit OF body without changing the diet or
cisorganiZing the system,
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-09-01
ON THE HILLTOP.

fam upon the hilltop yet,
And free from every tangling fret'
And ever thus. In peace Of mind,
1 give my pity to my kind
Elizabeth Stoddard
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-09-01

The Erie railroad will have another 50 SO
round trip rate tO Lakewood Saturday,
September L; good to return within five
days. Take advantage Of this very low
rate and 60, ss Il may ba the last this sea-
son. For tickets. etc., etc., call on.
j. ID. PHLEGER, Agt, 70 Arcade.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-09-01

Allow a cough to run until it gets beyond
the reach Of medicine. They often say,
''Oh, it will wear away" but in most cases
it wears them away. Could they be in
duced to try the successful medicine called
Kemp's Balsam, which is sold on positive
guarantee to cure. they would Immediately
see the excellent effect after taking the
first dose. Price 500 and $1.00. Trial size
free. At all Druggists.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-09-01

Bsatty's Ivory starch.
wash. starch and iron without hFst drying.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-09-01
CONSTIPATION

rs called the Father of Diseases" becauae
i there Is no medium through which disease
so often attacks the system as by the absorb
tfon Of poisonous gases in the retention Of de-
eayed and enete matter In the stomach and
bowels. tits caused by q Torpid Liver, moi
enough bile being eIereted from the blood to
produce natures own cathartic, and is gener-
ally accompanied with such results as
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-09-01

my attention, after suffering with Consti-
patton for two or three years, was called to
Simmons Liver Regulator. and. having tried
almost everything else, concluded TO try it.
duced the dose to = teasnoonfnI a. ne, direc-
tfOns, after each meal. / found that it had
done me so much good that continued It un-
I'll took two bottles. Since then have not
experienced any diffculty. I keep IL In my
house and would not be without IL, but have no
use for 1t. tt having cured me."-GEoRGE w.
SIhs. Assistant Clerk Seper!or Court. Bibb
county, Ga.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-09-01
MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY TO LOAN-s5O 900 to $4,000 for three
Ill to i've years, nrst mortgage security. In
quire OF Scipio u. Baker. Springfield Metallic
Casket Co. 9lEs
MONEY To LOAN-In sums TO suit on first
AL nd eonnunarct.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-09-01
PEOPLES COLUMN.
WANTED

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. men. havirg coma
w dence in themselves. TO NIL good posi-
tiOns local or travelling. with a leading Life
Insurance Company. Address Manager. lock-
box 90, Cleveland. U. 15r
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-08-10

were undecided as to the burial at latest
reports, and did not know certainly
whether the funeral would be to-day or
tomorrow. Several far away friends
have not arrived yet,
Miss Ella Westlake, n sister Of the
Westlake brothers, was horribly scalded
yesterday. She attemptedto lift boiler
OF boiling water from the stove. Being
small she could not manage it, and il
upturned and she was terribly burned
on the limbs, the flesh coming off in
shreds. The doctor allayed the pain as
soon as possible and she was resting rs
easy rs could be expected last night.
Contractor Shannafelt related an ex-
perience he had on the railroad near
Portland. He is working for the South
Pennsylvania & Ohio company, and the
point was to get on the ground first. The
Wheeling d Lake Erie folks were little
late, and shannafelt got the right Of
way. There came near being big fight
MS the right OF way was what the Wheel,
ing & Lake Erie people wanted, but the
South Penn people held out with only q
handful of men against some 300.