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Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-01
Opera Gl..ss. on q New Plan.

A company has been formed, in which
Manager Ed Gilmore is said to be largely
interested, for the novel enterprise Of supply
ing opera glasses to theatregoers on some
thing of the Observation-Disclosures plan.
Only in this case it is quarter instead of q
nickel that is to be dropped. A box contain
ting an opera glass and some hidden machin-
cry, with slot in the lid, is to be attached
to every chair back in the auditorium, and
all one will have 10 do to get an opera glass
will be to drop in quarter, when door will
open automatically, revealing the glass. An
order has been sent to Paris for 5000 opera
glasses for the experimental start on the new
system Il has been suggested that the ar
rangement would be imperfect without the
attachment Of q powerful mechanical claw
to seize the temporary lessee of a glass and
hold him firmly until the glass is replaced in
the box and the lid closed upon it, but Mr..
Gilmore does not think that will be absc
lutely necessary.
Every part Of each glass VIII be so effee
tually stamped with aftirmations that it be-
longs to the company, moving appeals to the
public to respect proprietary rights, threats
Of condign punishment if the article be
stolen. argumentative representations that it
cannot be pawned, sold or used elsewhere
without recognition Of stolen goods, scrip
tural quotations demonstrating the abstract
wickedness Of theft and choice excerpts from
the penal code respecting infractions of the
Law Of meum and tuum that it is believed
nobody will dare to steal one OF those glasses
New York Sun.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-01
Sneexinq Cafarrh.

The distressing sneeze, sneeze. sneeze, the
scrid. watery discharges frsm the eyes and
nose. she painful Inflammation extending TO
the throat, the swelling of the nCcouS lining.
causing choking sensations. cough, ringing
noises in the head and splitting headaches.-
hsw familiar these symptoms are to Thousands
who suffer periodically frsm head colds or in
nueuza, and ghs live in ignorance OF the fact
that single application Of Sanford's Radical
Cure for Catarrh will afsrd instantaneous
relief.
But this treatment in cases Of simple
Catarrh gives but faint idea Of what this
remedy will do in the chronic forms. where the
breathing is obstructed By choking. putrid
mucous accumnlstions. the hearing affected.
smell and taste gene, throat liberated and
hacking cough, gradually fastening itself
upon the debilitatec system Then it Is that
the marvellous curative power of Sarford's
Radical Cure manifests Itself In insts \ "a Reous
and grateful relief. Cure begins from the
first application. 1t Is rapid. radical, perms-
nent, economical, safe.
sanford's Radical Cure consists Of enc bot
tie OF the Radical Cure. one box Of Catarrhal
Solvent, and one Improved Inhaler; price 81.
Potter Drug 4 Chemical Co., Boston.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-01
Tn. cox.rd,es Of suieide.

New York city was shocked a few days ago
by strange suicide in one of our leading
hotels, the motive assigned being the inability
of the one who took his own life to provide
for his family. And yet he killed himself
rather than stay by his loved ones and do
what he could for theml This is SO illogical
that the temptation is TO explain the deed on
the theory that the suicide is necessarily in
sane.
But we doubt il it is just to take such q
charitable view of the case The less subtle
explanation is more probably the true one
In almost every instance suicide springs
from cowardice. The self murderer dares
not face the consequences of his own faults
or he shrinks from the hard duties that ac-
company his life. The choice he makes may
be unreasonable to the point Of absurdity
and even madness, but we need not refer the
act to insanity, nor is it so regarded in law
unless there is evidence introduced to prove
unsoundness of mind. Very properly the
law regards the suicide as a criminal, and it
may be added that generally he is very
mean one-New York Commercial Adver-
tiser
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-01

What is said to have been the largest pop
lar tree in Ohio recently went down before
the woodman's relentless az to add, if all
goes well, to the contents OF a capitalists
purse. This monarch of the forest had a
traditional age, covering several centuries
The oldest inhabitsnt OF Taylorville,. near
where it stood, could not recall q time when
its majestic crown had not outshone those of
all the other woodlawn figures. and when it
was not looked upon as the patriarch of the
forest A trunk measuring II feet inches
in diameter proudly supported an upper
growth whose topmost point reached a
height Of more than $40 fest. The hollow at
the base widened into a cozy chamber, whose
diameter was feet, and whose odd hooks
and corners had afforded shelter to genera
tions Of prattling children and echoed the
Ighs Of a thousand lovers No bough pro
jected from its trunk below height N 90
feet, but from thence upward it spread its
majestic shoots in every imaginable direc-
ton. Plainly it was too noble a tree to
stand, as the arguments of our times run,
and when ii was learned that it would yield
perhaps 10000 feet Of excellent lumber, of
course 1t had to come down. Some portions
Of it will be exhibited at the Cincinnati ex-
position. Democrat
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-01
How Elephants f,i.port .fhsn.eisss.

The elephants had their bath and game
OF ball at the Geological garden the other
day. Empress and Jennie with shrill trum-
petings dashed into the big pool and enjoyed
themselves like two schoolboys out for an
afternoons swim. Empress was first In the
water, and Jennie soon jumped ia after her
companion. They rolled over and over,
climbed on each others backs and plunged
together below the surface, coming to the
top with snorts of delight and shooting out
from their long trunks great streams OF
water. Keeper Pendergast stimulated the
sport by casting two inflated bladders into
the pool, with which the elephants sported
for long time, catching them and throwing
them at each others heads. When the
keeper thought that the fun had continued
long enough he prodded the unwilling beasts
out with long pole Then he threw a score
Of inflated bladders on the brick pavement
surrounding the pool, which the elephants
pounded with their feet until all of them had
been exploited, a proceeding In which they
appeared to see almost as much sport as in
their rbath.-Philadelphia Record
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-01
Legal Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that the trustees of
the First Orthodox Congregational church. OI
Springfield. Ohio, corporation Incorporated
under the laws of Ohio. have filed In the courI
of common pleas OF Clark county. OHIO. on be-
half Of said corporation. their petition pray
ing for authority 10 mortgage, for ,um not 70
exceed 81 go 90. the following described real
estate. being the premises upon which their
house of worship Ia located; situate in county
OF Clark, state of Ohio. and in city of Spring
neld, and bounded and described as follows.
Being part Of lot No. IL. (unnumbered Sls) as
the same Is numbered and designated IN
plat Of lots laic out BY James Lowry In his ad
dition to said town now city of Springfield
Ohio, beginning at the n. W. corner Of said lot
No H. at the Intersection of one pole alley
with Center street; thence running e. with
said alley go feet; thence $. parallel with said
street 661a feet; thence W. parallel with said
alley 80 feet to Center street; thence n with
said street e6lS feet to the place Of beginning.
excepting from the above conveyance q right
Of way 10feet wide on s. side, 9 feet wide on e
side thereof for the use Of W. NJ. Spencer. his
heirs and assigns forever. Said petition Will
be for hearing on and after August g. 1883.
CHAS. III PIERCE
VIM. C0NkLIN,
MARTIN NJ. GRANT.
GEORGE ID. GREEN.
o n. BARTHOLOMEW.
WV. NJ. RocEEL, Attorney. 176r
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-01
A Peculiar FINANCIAL Operation.

A newly arrived immigrant from Ireland
had saved enough money to buy good
silver watch, but had not acquired sufficient
dexterity to take care Of it. He let it fall
one day, and damaged it so seriously that 1t
would not run. Therefore, he took the watch
to q jeweler, and asked him how much 1t
would cost to have it repaired.
The jeweler put his glnss on his eye, looked
into the interior Of the watch some seconds,
turned it over several times, and said:
''Itn cost you five dollars to put it in
order"
Five dollarsl An sure, ! haven't dol
lar"
"Then you can't get it repaired
Pat scratched his head awhile in perple1ity
as to how he was to obtain the means. Sud-
denly he exclaimed:
"Arrah! 1 have it I'll shtep over to the
pawnbrokers wild the watch, and lave 1t wild
him for the money to pay the repairs Hould
on to yerself-I1l be back TO yez DIRECTLY
Youths Companion.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-01

leave OF absence for two weeks from
August II, 1883, TO attend meeting of
National Association of Fire Engineers. at
Minneapolis. Passed.
BY MT. Slack--That the committee on
streets and highways be instructed to have
grade set on Liberty street between Cen
ter and Factory. Referred.
BY Mr. Hoppes-Thatt the board of health
are hereby authorized to hire a wagon.
team ana two men to haul garbage away
from the streets and alleys until otherwise
ordered. Passed.
BY Mr. Mast-That seventeen hundred
and twelve (sf,712l dollars be set aside for
the purpose Of putting curbing around the
espianade on Market street. as per bid of
Russell Bros. Carried.
BY Mr. Mast-That all persons putting
In new curb be directed to make same
SIX inches In thickness and of such depth
as 10 De two-thirds the width below the
gutter, and to be in all other respects as
required by city ordinance. Passed.
by MI. Mast-That the city engineer
ana city solicitor examine the curb and
gutter In front CT Thomas Watts property,
south Yellow Spring street, and cause the
contractor to change it when necessary to
conform with the grade of the street.
Passed.
By Mr.. Fried-That the street commits
stoner be and is hereby instructed to fill up
the well on the pavement near the resi-
dence OF Jacob Fry on Southern avenue.
Passed.
oMr. Tuttle-That the sergeant-at. arms
notify the P. C. & st. l.. r. r. Co, that
they be required to take up their rails
across Limestone street, or plank their
crossings within ten days. Adopted.
By Mr. Tuttle-That the sergeant at
arms notify the property-owners on the
east side Of Limestone street, between
Patton and Grand avenue to raise the gut
tiers where needed 30 that the water will
run off. Adopted.
By Mr.. Mckenna-That the sergeant-at-
arms notify owners of property on the west
side OF York street, between Harrison and
Pleasant streets, to remove their fences
back to the line of the street, within ten
days after date Of notice.
By MI. Dious-That permission be and
Is hereby granted Russell Bros. to erect,
subject to the provisions of the ordinance
regulating the use of streets for building
materials, shed for cutting stone In front
of the lot of W. 8. Thomas, on east High
street. Adopted.
Adjourned.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-01
An Ordinance


To regulate the sprinkling of streets.
SECrIoxl. Be it ordained BY the council
of the city of Springfield. Ohio. That it shall
be unlawful for any person or persons, arm or
corporation TO flood any street or streets.
avenue or avenues. or any part thereof. Of this
city. so as TO render IL or them muddy.
SEC. 2. All sprinkling carts or wagons shall
throw . spray of water sufficiently large to
thoroughly lay the dust. and no larger; and
the person or persons In charge OF any such
cart or wagon shall be careful not to sprinkle
any person or persons on any sidewalk or
street crossing. and shall not sprinkle the
street crossings.
SEC. g. Any person or persons. nrm or cor
poration violating any Of the provisions Of
this ordinance shall, on conviction thereof.
be fined In any sum not less than 81 nor more
than $40 and the costs Of prosecution.
SEC This ordinance shall take effect and
be in force from and sitter the earliest period
allowed by law.
Passed BY council July 81. A. D.. 1888.
JAMxs A. DIcUs. President.
Attest: J. s. SHEwALTER. City Clerk. 1s2e
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-01
An Amateur Telescope Maker.

Some time ago young man, who had but
recently graduated from the Pittsburg high
school, called upon Mr.. Brashear tmaker Of
the spectroscope for the Lick observatory
for some information in regard to the con-
struction O. a telescope. His name is Sher-
raan Buvinger, aud he was at that time a
machinist in Mcintosh. dsmphill & Co. J iron
works. In bis spare racments he engaged in
the scientific work Of missing telescope as
large as those in use by the majority Of as
stronomers. 1t took him long time to do
it. The first lenses he ground were failures.
Hs tried it again, and the result was success
frl He manufactured complete six inch
telescope. When it is remembered that
four inch instrument will give wonderful
glimpse of the heavens, the power OF young
uuvinger's telescope can be comprehended-
With it he was able to see all the moons of
Saturn, and his glass resolved many nebula
which bothered astronomers with smaller
telescopes. s.-Pittsburg Commercial Gazette
There are only two trees on the Bowery,
New York,
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-01

In addressing some colored men who
called ON him, last week, Gen. Ben. Harri-
son made the following center shot:
Ny colored friends who are here today,
the emancipation Of the slaves removed
from our country that which tended to de-
grade labor. Men are now ali free; you
are thrown upon your own resources; the
avenues OF intelligence and of business
success are open TO all. / notice that the
party to which we belong has been recent
ly reproached by the suggestion that we
have not thoroughly protected the colored
man In the south. This has been urged as
. reason why the colored people should
join the democratic party. beg the gen.
tlemen who urge that plea to answer this
question: Against whom is ii that the re-
publican party has been unable, as you say,
to protect your race?
This Is question that answers itself. 1t
requires no commnet or explanation.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-01
Union Depot Bulletin.

The C. S. & C. and o. /. &. w. railways
will sell cheap tickets to the delegates and
others attending the following meetings:
The Grand Lodge of Knights and Ladies
of Honor. annual session, Indianapolis.
Ind. August IA to 16. 1855. The National
Association of expert Judges on Swine,
indianapolis, Ind. July 81 to August 8.
1888. The young Meps' Prohibition LEAGUE
of indiana, indianapolis, July 80. The
North western Volunteer FiremeDs' asso-
citation, Upper Sandusky, O., August Is to
16, 1888. The American Society of Micro
scopists, Columbus, o., August 81 to 25.
The General Council Of the Evangelic
Lutheran church. Minneapolis, Minn.. Sep
tember IS to 20, 1855. The Ninth Illinois
Volunteer Veteran association, Chicago,
Ills, September 10 and 81, 1888. The Ohio
State Recorders association, Newark. o.,
August / and 2. For rates, time Of trains
and general information call on or address
C. l.. Hilleary, passenger and ticket agent,
Union depot, Springfield, Ohio.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-01
PERSONAL.

DERS0NAL-I am the daughter OF an old vet
L eran soldier. who gave over years OF his
life TO save his country In the late war, yet In
all that time he never wss In q hospital, and
consequently gets no pension, / am IA years
old and confined to my bed with spinal
trouble. / lie upon my back and make lovely
ruehes for ladies Of all colors. sell the
ruches for . cents each. Anyone sending me
an order will promptly send one for IS cents
and be grateful for the favor. ask not for
charity, but work such Is my strength will
bear. TO help papa In the struggle 60 maintain
family of siI. Address, Miss Julia X. Gallo
way, Xenia. Greene county. o. 1Sltf
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-01

At last republicans are making speeches
In the south, as they ought to have done
long ago. Senator Sherman made strong
speech in Maryland, few days ago, and
congressmen Mason, of Illinois. and Tay-
lor. Of Ohio, have just addressed large
gathering at Charleston, South Carolina.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-01

The desertions from the democratic ranks
IN New York state, are remarkable in char
neter and numbers. Even the leaders
and managers in various portions
Of the state are coming out for Harrison
and Morton.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-01
Pains and Weaknesses
OF FEMALES

AA Instantly relieved by the CUrIcURa
ANrI-PsIS PLASTER. 3 new, most
- agreeable, Instantaneous and infal
IN llble pain killing plaster, especially
lTp adapted to relieve Female Pains and
w Weaknesses. Warranted vastly
superior to all other plasters, and the most
perfect Antidote TO Pain. Inflammation and
Weakness yet compounded. At all druggists.
sc; five for 81; or. postage free. of the Potter
Drug and Chemical Co., Boston, Mass.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-01

Nobody ever thought of the selling of
Ice water to the soldiers, at Columbus, at
the Grand Army encampment, but the
inspired idiot who sent the untrue tale to
the newspapers. 1t was strange that any
body could have believed that any Colum-
bus man could have entertained such
proposition.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-01
4ssignee's Sale Of Real Estate and
Personal Properly.
l Will offer Tor sale at public auction on
the 4th day Of August, a.
D., 1888,

Saturday, the 4th day OF August, u.
D., 1888,
tt 10 O'Clock =. m. upon the premises. the
following described real estate. situate I'm the
county of Clark, in the state Of Ohio and in
the city Of Springfield. and bounded and de-
scribed as follows. viz:
Being part of the southeast quarter of
section 4. township 4. range 8. MR. s. Be
ginning sf n point on the south side Of South
ern avenue at the intersection OF the west
marginal line OF the right Of way Of the Pitts
burg. Cincinnati Sc. Louis railroad company
thence north IS degrees. west 24I54 feet. with
the south line Of Southern avenue 20 stake;
thence south degrees. west l32 feet to the
north line OF an alley 10 feet wide; thence
with said alley south IS degrees east a4s4 feet
to the west boundary line Of the right Of wav
of said railway company; thence with said
TO the beginning; being the same premises
which were conveyed 20 the HAnika Iron
Fence company By George Spence By deed
lated Nov. y. 1888. recorded In volume SO,
page 511. Of deed records Of said county and
being the premises on which the shops Of the
Hanika Iron Fence company are located.
Appraised at s10.0O.00.
Terms Of sale-Cash.
And will. at the same time and place. offer
for sale at public auction the personal proper
~ Of the Hanika Iron Fence company. con-
sisting In part, Of the Office furniture and az
lures of said company. two iron safes. one
engine, boiler and pump. lot OF line shafting
and betting, one Grill press, one gang drill two
emory wheels and reel knives, one boring ma
chine, one lathe, two punches. about 800 lawn
movers. two horses. one wagon. and a large
lot of iron. patterns and other materf ais used
in the manufacture of iron fences and gates.
REUBEN COPENHAFER, Assignee,
In trust for the benent Of the creditors Of
the Hartkn Iron Fence company.
June Is. 1sss- ls5y
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-01

The record OF cures accomplished by
Hoods Sarsaparilla can never be completely
written. The peculiar curative powers Of
Hoods Sarsaparilla are successful when
everything else has failed. If your blood
il impure. your digestion out of order, try
Hoods Sarsaparills.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-01
SOME DOCTORS

honestly admit that they can't cure
Rheumatism and Neuralgia. Others
say they can but-don't. Ath-lo-
pho-ros says nothing but cures.
That's the secret Of its success.
Years of trial have proved it to be
quick, safe, sure cure.
Concord, u h, Sept 8, 1887
In my own family Athlophoros was used
as last resort, the user having suffered
from rheumatism for years and having
been treated for the disease by different
physicisns IN this State and Massachr-
setts without even temporary relief.
Upon my Recommendation SCORES OF peo-
pie have used this remedy with the same
results claimed for it. c. II. WILSON
Dubuque, Iowa. Jan. g. 1888.
Athlophoros has completely cured me OF
nervous headache, ana feel thankful for
all the good II has done me.
Mrs. LoUIsE CHERRY.
- send cents for the beautiful colored pie
ture, Moorish Maiden"
TIVE ATHL1PH0R0S CO. ff2 NdNSs x.Y
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-01

Among the obsei yations that have been
made among practical politicians within a
few days. is one that our next mayor should
be Charles P. Taft ESQ.,, the moral force OF
the Times-Stsr. Mr.. Taft has the gratifi-
cation of knowing just how to do the whole
business. Cincinnati Commercial Gazette.
We would like to see Mr.. Taft nominated
and elected. We're he chosen by large
majority he would be encouraged to under
take the work he was chosen to do.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-01
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 Inf,rmary Director,
JAMES BUFORD.
For County Surveyor.
WILLIAM SHARON.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-01

A merchant at Sanford, Ga, had lot of
melons that he could not sell, and in order
to be rid of them left them in front of his
store one night. When he went down the
next morning he was chagrined to lind them
all there.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-01

Ar. Cleveland says that southern sugar
must be protected. but that northern wool
SHOULD not be. Whist q marvellous states
man Mr., Cleveland Is.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-01

There is shortage in the wheat crop of
France and Germany, and prices are be-
i, thinning 10 climb In New York.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-01

President Hayes, in four years, vetoed
just twelve bills, only one Of which was
passed over the veto, but in 1879 the Ohio
democratic platform contained the follow
ing plank:
Resolved, That President Hayes, by his
frequent interposition of the veto, in order
to defeat legislation that was plainly con-
stitutional, that In no way interferad with
the Independence of any other department
Of the government and had received the
mature consideration of congress, has shown
an utter disregard of the principles and
considerations that induced the insertion Of
the veto power in the constition, and like
disregard of the wishes and the welfare of
the people.
Commenting on this, the Mansfield Neios
says:
Mark what follows: In less than three
years and five months Grover Cleveland has
vetoed about 200 private pension bills, e
number Of bills tor public buildings in the
north, besides the measures which, in the
language of Ohio democrats, had received
the mature consideration of congress" Now
what have our democratic friends to say of
Grover Cleveland. who has already vetoed
more bills than were vetoed by all Of his
predecessors? Come, let them speak out
against his disregard Of the wishes and
welfare Of the people"