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Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-05-26
Stamps Are Not Money.

We hope that the brethren will learn that
postage stamps are not money. We cannot
buy bread with postage stamps; we cInnos
buy paper with pos ago stamps; we cannot
pay printers with stamps; we cannot even
pay postage on our publications with post
age stamps. It helps the country postmas-
ters, of course, to sell stamps TO our sub
scriberx instead of sending rs the money.
Please, brethren. do not send US stamps when
you owe us money, unless it be IS cents or
under, to make change. 1t seems TO US thst
the brethren had nearly as well send US dry
goods, and let the merchants make their
profit on them, TO pay their subscriptions.
The postmaster gets the profit on the stamps.
American Baptist
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-05-26
Worthy q Monument.

, ''say, undertaken, want to buy the finest
coffin you have"
who's deadf'
"Old Aunt Eliza, the colored woman who
lived south Of town. She was over lis years
OF age"
How did she come to der
sickness and poverty"
"How Is it that so fine coffin Is wantedT
s"Oh. the grateful neighoors contributed to
It. You see she never claimed to have been
q servant to George Washington n-"-Nebrsska
State journal
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-05-26

Now is the time to select your furnished
cottage at the seaside. A furnished cottage,
It should be explained. differs from an un-
furnished cottage IN the fact that the former
usually CONTAINS an arm chair, a bedstsad
without Stats two or three bottomless chairs,
few discarded tomato cans and general
odor Of musty and mildewed decay. Fur.
nished cottages come high, but they are &
great relief to people who have passed the
winter amid luxury, ease and comfort
Boston Transcript
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-05-26
p. Furnishing q Boy.

Bobby" said his mother sternly, 'you go
into the back yard and stay there I'll teach
you to open the front gate without permis-
sion"
Bobby went into the back yard, and was so
quiet and good that st the end Of an hour his
mother relented and told him that he could
play on the sidewalk little while If he
wouldn't go into the street
Ma" be said, cant | play In the back
yard little while longerf'-New York Sun.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-05-26
Advlce to Mothers.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, for chill
dren teething, is the prescription Of one Of
the best female nurses and physicians In
the United States, and has been used for
years with never-failing success By millions
of mothers for their children. During the
process of teething its value is incaleulable.
1t relieves the child from pain, cures dysen-
terry and diarrhea, gripping in the bowels
and wind collie. By giving health to the
child 1t rests the mother. Price 25ca bottle.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-05-26

A Lady writes as follows: sour little 9
year-old boy Is very fond Of any sweet med
icine No matter what the kind. ne taxes
1t with evident relish and leases for 1t on all
occasions. The other day he came running
In and said he was sick and tired and his legs
ached and he must have some To pacify
him his mother gave him teaspoonfui Of
cough syrup After tapping out the spoon
he looked roguishly up to her and said In an
appealing tone, Got two legs. mamma: mus
have anozer spoonful for zs ozer leg.'n-
Lowell New Moon.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-05-26
nINrs ON sEAsIckhsss
The Diagnosis of the Symptoms Of This
lnstdfous Maladv


The Diagnosis of the symptoms Of Tha,
insidious Maiady.
An anxious friend has written TO say that
be Is going abroad for the first time In his
ife he has never before enjoyed life on
the rolling deep, and desires me TO explain to
him the symptoms of seasickness how he
may datect the tnsidsous approaches of that
fell dis ese, how be may prevent or overcome
u or both without obscuring its beauties
In technical language or rendering it incom-
prehens,eie TO even beginner. will state
that the science Of seasickness Is best ac-
qnired by spending few happy hours upon
the rolling deep In the intimate society of
your most private emotions Ii is not a
matter OF time By exercising little judp-
ment In your selection OF a day and your
choice Of q boat, you can In a short time
Is possessed by the proudest traveller who has
doubled the Cape or rounded the Horn
Practical experience enables me to say that
for studying the lighter forms of seasickness
menhaden steamer anchored, say, two
miles OF Sandy Hook, on a day when there
Is good ground swell on, affords a noble
opportunity; but for going still further into
this technique and learning the true inward
Eess Of all the complications which NAV
arise you should take passage on a large
steamer, insert yourself In a GO bunk and ba
battened down with s6e other passenpa,s for
four days during one of these pleasant spells
of weather which seafaring men call a
"blow"
The first symptoru vou vii, ohsarva In
yourself is a desire to suspepd ali animated
conversation and 70 listen m an ,nw.r1
voice informing YOU that your attention /.
spes.iaiiy called 10 the fact that the vesse, l.
beginning TO be lousided in ber rnovsmepta
simultaneously with this Won will rcmark
thar YOUR spinal column ia acouirinp a binga
and tha. considerable ginger fs departinc
from your resolution 10 bear nm and enjoy
yourself
The next symptom win appear suddenly
and without warning in the shane of a wist-
fui yearuing TO lean over the taffrail and
commune with the fast hurrying hilIoxs saze
soulfulIy down into the emerald depths and
wish you hadn't been such a drafted foo, as
70 come This is usually ACCOMPANIED bv an
uphea val OF emotions which Won will easily
learn TO recognize
The third stage is the one in which Won ara
goosefieshed from head to foot, your ideas
arr whIrling like q buzz saw, a congestive
chill and cold perspiratiou steal upon you
like a thief in the night You feel the
ciammy hand Of Death laid upon your pain
wrought brow, and you retire to your cuddy
below fling yourself in spineless heap upon
the bedding and tinkle an electric warning
TO the steward that your case needs about as
prompt attention as he can give to il. and
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-05-26
Papa Thrown Into Confusion.

walking along Madison the other day with
lis father. He seemed in brown study and
his father was about to call him out Of his
reverie, when the boy turned and suddenly
looking up, said: "Pa, what makes little pig
gies eat 30 fastr
"Pa" was 80 confused that he blushed, ard
finally said that be would have to give IT sp
"Cause they want to be hogs" said
kyear-oid. Toledo Blade.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-05-26
Literature for the Children.

Lady ito book selleri-Have you any nice
story books for childreni
PLENTY Of them What kind do you
wantr
.Oh, something like The Babes in the
Woods or Little Red Ridinghood'"
I'VE have nothing on that old fashioned
order, but here is something very interesting
and attractive-'Dark Daniel. the Detective;
or, the Murder in Happy Hollow. .'"-Nebras-
ka State Journal
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-05-26
Tonight and Tomorrow Night,

And each day and night this week. you can
yet at T. J. Casper's drug store, Al east
Main street, Kemp's Balsam for the Throat
and Lungs, acknowledged to be the most
successful remedy ever sold for the cure OF
coughs, Group. bronchitis, whOoping cough,
asthma and consumption. Get bottle to-
day and keep ii always in the house, so you
can check your cold at once. Price SOC and
81. Sample bottles free.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-05-26

raFriend-Was your uncle's will satisfactory
TO you. Browni
Brown-Perfectly so: I'm lucky dogi He
left his entire fortune TO an insane asylum.
Friend-You mean that you are an un-
hcky dog
Brown-No, don't: the other relations are
going TO contest the will, and I'm 70 be the
af1orney.-Life
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-05-26

The first part Of series OF reproductions
from the choicest drawings in the British Au-
scum Is about to be published by the trustees
It will contain twenty-five numbers, taken
principally from the works Of the old Italian
schools, with few by masters Of Germany
and Flanders The selection has been made
with view to supplying fac-similes OF pro
liminary sketches or studies for pictures in
the National gallery, and to illustrate recent
additions to the collection. Public Opinion
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-05-26
A Substitute In Reserve.

"Flaxie" Is a bright eyed little girl in Le
Droit park, and she has the bad habit of
sucking her thumb The other morning her
mother was combing her hair. and Flake. a.
usual, had her thumb in her mouth "Flaxie,
Flake, reproved her mother. 'dont do that
What would you do II that thumb should
come OFF, ''Suck tn oder one, mamma"
replied the incorrigible, coolly, and paral-
yzed her mother W ashington Critic.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-05-26
THE YOUNG PEOPLE.


the Matter.
A little Beacon street boy was walking with
his mother through the Public garden one
forenoon last week He was greatly inter.
ested In the swan boats in which the children
ride upon the pond and watched them Tor a
tong time, but did not ask his mother IL he
suight ride. too On returning home his
mother asked him II he didn't want a boat
ride when he was In the garden.
''of course l did" was tfis reply; "but
didn't think it necessary to say so'
He was given ride that very Afternoon
Boston Timea
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-05-26

A man in Wisconsin some time ago wrote
to The Tribune on stationery, the printed
heading Of which proclaimed him to be
"dealer in stoves and dinner bells" but this
curious combination Is eclipsed by the Con
necricut man who is announced as a dealer
IN oysters, CLAIMS and gents furnishing
goods New York Tribune
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-05-26

Surgeon-Now, nay man, am about to
amputate your foot
swell, go ahead
81 would advise you to submit to being
placed under the influence of an anestbetic
Hang your anestheticl But III tell you
what wish you would do"
"WellF'
'Have somebody bring me the score Of the
ball game by innings while you're at work. ="
NEBRASKA State Journal.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-05-26
Somebody Ahead of Them.

First Burglar-Bill. the Jig Is up No
cracking that bank tonight
Second Burglar-Wot's the matter, detec-
tives onto usi
First Burglar-No: I saw the president
an cashier buyin' tickets for Montreal this
mornin'.-Chicago Herald
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-05-26

He lives up on indiana avenue and he was
sitting up in bis room smoking and awaiting
the welcome tinkle Of the dinner bell When
1t finally tinkied he threw his cigar into what
he thought was cuspidor and went down
stairs On his way up to his room after din
ner he thought he smelt smoke, and just be
fore he reached there he knew he did. He
rushed forward, threw the door open, and
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-05-26
AIfsMated.

Wife, hear that young Mr.. Sissy and
Miss Gushington are to be married.
Husband-ls that sol
Wife Yes. but tine union will never be g
happy one.
Husband-Why mott
Wife-Because be parts his hair in the mid
die and she parts hers on the side.
Epoch
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-05-26

Mormon Bishop pointing from the car
window to circus tent,-There, my daugh-
ter, is something which will be new to you
Favorite Daughter-How nice that Isl!
Why don't we have that kind at homel
"That kindi Why, what do you think
it isF'
"A family umbrella Omaha World
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-05-26
Ha! Hal

"Why is Sunday put at the head Of the Al
iegheny battery listf" asked the snake editor.
Don't know" replied the horse editor.
"Because he is the first Of the weak
Pittsburg Chronicle
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-05-26

Miss Featheredge af the interesting mo-
mann-Are you sure. Clarence, that nothing
In the world can ever come between usf
Clarence fervently,-l swear-r-r it'll
Miss Featheredge's Little Brother appear
ing suddeniy,-Heres tn last baseball extra.
Giants an indianapolis
Clarence-Which wonHJudge
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-05-26

Aunt Jane-Ughi When ] was your age,
Matilda, ladies of rank and position didn't
have their photographs exposed in the shop
windows
Matilda always anxious to agree,-Of
course not, Aunt Jane; 1 suppose photog-
raphy wasn't invented tbenAPunch.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-05-26

Fond Wife-Dear, ! am to be present at
the Simmons fancy dress party. It's . sort
of a masquerade, you see, and don't know
what on earth TO wear.
Horrid Man-Why couldn't you put your
hair up in three Psyche knots and so as o
hat Pittsburg Bullstini
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-05-26

Citizen-O Officer, I've had my watch stolen
Policemsn-A gold onef
Citizen-No; Waterbury.
Policemsn-Weli, just stand here mo
nent, and the thief will come back sitter tht
suit of ciothes-New York Sun
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-05-26
There i. a Use for Evervth,pc.

"What are some Of the products of Peruf'
asked Springfield teacher OF one of her
bright boys
''Saltpetre and guano," was the reply.
"What is guano used forF
ITO make jelly of. f."-Springfeld Union.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-05-26

"This is very strange" remarked Bully
Bliven, thoughtfully, after he had tasted the
contents Of the butter dish "Very strange,
indeed"
"What Is stranger
"That such delicate. pale butter should turn
out to be so robust. Merchant Traveller.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-05-26
Proper Regard for Appearances.

Proper Regard Tor AppearanceA
Omaha Child ,out yesterday for a walk1-
Oh. mamma, there's the sun, it hasn't shone
for mosi a week
Digniiied Mnmma-Stop looking up at the
sum- thus instant You act as if you'd never
seen IT before-people will think you're from
ChIcago-Omaha World
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-05-26

Fogg. the eminent lawyer Cwho has weak
ness for charging high fees, to nephew who
hss been specuiating-Whatly you paid 3 for
one rabbit, Bobbys
Bobby seven years oldl-Yes. sir.
Fogg-Why didn't you consult your unclei
Bobby twho has heard Of his uncle's tame)
Then it might have cost me $5.-The Idea
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-05-26

Medical Professor TO student,-fn case
rhich you find difficult to diagnose cor
rectly. what is the proper course to takei
Srudent-Look wise and say nothing. The
EDarh
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-05-26

then he banged it
shut again and
started with m a d
leaps for the open air.
You see he is quite
a sportsman, and he
had a quantity Of a
caliber cartridges in
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-05-26
RAILROAD TINE CARD.


P1ttsburg, Cincinnati and ST. Louis Rail-
way Cempany-Pan Handle Route.
Under schedule in effect November Is !,
1887, trains leave Springfield, central stand.
ard time, for Xenia, Dayton, Richmond,
st. Louis, Chicago, and all points west and
northwest, Cincinnati, Columbus and east
ward $3.50 g. m, for Xenia, Dayton, Gin
cInnati, Richmond and Indianapolis t9:40
Q. m., foI Xenia, Dayton, Cincinnati, Col
umbus, indianapolis, st. Louis and Chicago
1880 p. m, for Xenia, Dayton and Cincin-
natl $500 p. m.
Trains arrive In Springfield at t7:25 and
+10:20 q. m, 1905 p. m. and $3.50 D. m
#Daily. tDaily except Sunday.
SAM DoDDs Ticket Agent.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-05-26

come out with q loud noise It was Ike the
small boy In the crowd who yells: "The last
man over the fence is a son of gun,n and
then starts to run, for the other cartridges
started to catch the first one They bored
holes in the folding bed, perforated the easy
chair, riddled the looking glass and made a
great fuss about it, too Billy stopped at
the lake front and turned in the alarm, and
the firemen lodged the bullets and extin-
Gnishad the hlaza Sinra than Billy has been
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-05-26

finding large, round holes every day In his
personal property and portions Of his real
estate e-Chicago Herald
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-05-26
A Graphic Description.

Professor ITO class in physics,-Now de-
scribe this electrical machine, il you please.
Head Boy-it consists Of q large glass
wheel turned by a crank lApplause from
the class lLife
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-05-26

"REvENeE--Two weeks ago we had the
pleasure of showing Steve Battle up to this
community in his true hght-that Of q jail
breaker incendiary and robber. In revenge
Steve waited for US In front Of the widow
Chilton,s house the other night, where It is
well known we are doing little courting
with a view to matrimony, and as we reached
the road be made a rush for US crying out
that ne would have our life. We were taken.
una wares, knocked down and pounded until
we couldn't holler. As result Steve Battle
has been run out of this town with q rail be
meath him. and warned that be viii be hung
If he returns We are able to be about again,
and return our thanks to such friends as have
sent in flowers, sausages, butter crackers,
Goldfish and other mementoes We expected
a dozen waIlopings the first year Of our stay,
and will probably get 'em, as We have aver
aged one a month so far. The worm viii
turn some day, however, and then look outp
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-05-26

"THANKs Thursday night, just as we
a .ad exchanged our day shirt for the calico
mSother Hubbard In which we sweetly sleep,
mt ssic suddenly broke ON the Silly atmos-
pne,e 1t was little serenade arranged for
our benefit by that golden haired angel Miss
beuA "a ,swkins whose father has bean prom
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-05-26

NO. Ia u63 burOuku 1fccpck1 70 new lorK And
Boston without change.
No. 10 the famous limited express, COM
yosed entirely Of vestibule sleepers, east Of
Cleveland. through vestibule sleepers from
Springfield. Makes New Iurk In 20h hours
and Boston In ~ hours.
q. II. KNIGHT.
Il. h. Ticket Agent,
D. B. MARTIN. Arcade Depot,
q. p. A. 5pringdeld.0
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-12

Cor. MosBY's CLAIM -Colonsl Mosby is
to be congratulated On hfs long fight with
the St,ie Deiartmen' over the fees ofthe
Consulate o. Hong Kong. Mosby was an
honest Consul, end nv his firm stand pre-
vented the fl ,oding ofhis coast. with coolies
OF cousu'ar certificates. He w1s removed
nv Clsveluud because be was ~ou:=poksn in
his camineut, aud when he denacded the
Sl3.S 500 in 'r.e "a hich t,e tw! ;uracd over.
r@.nairc 8 Ser: len in ,esaf,llJ he right of
the C,n.u' to CAIN them, ia wsscoolly told
that - hnd mad. 81 vo'unt,ry aift Of them
TO the ,va-nine5t. Mc-hy brcu2ht suit
aud WA 'ostunaie crouch 20 rave MS case
reached IN three ycarsia tha Clurt o. Claims
and to secure a decieion in his fAvor-San
francisco Chronicle
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-12
Right at First.

To the editor of the Alexandria Gazette:
Your correspondent "D' says that l was mis-
taken in sa5i Ing lhat it was Colonel Farns"crth
WHO arrested the ministNr in his pulpit in Alex
audril on eccoumt Of Which yot urged people to ycte
against H%aryisonl, but that 1t WAS his brother. a
Captain in tie same regiment who took him under
a guard Of soldiers to The CooaeFs headquarters;
which proycsthat " hail said wastrue 0fcourse the
Capiam was acting under the orders of his Colonel.
There is a legal maxim thla he who docs an act
through the agency of another does it himself, qut
fact pc. alium (acit per se). Captain Farnsworth
was killed at Gettysburg. Since tho war Colonel
now G,ncral) Farnsworth has been II stalwart
democrat. Let us have peace. NJ.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 9th
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-12

TasFa WORKS were formerly owned be the
- which had been unable to conduct
u successfully and had sold cut. lie
diu 81 see why there should be any qlarrtl
betw ~ the city and the Wa.es Company
for the latter furnished the former With
waite ia case of fire free of cost, what in
most cIher places had to be paid for, aud
besides paid in the City Treasury 2 per cent.
on every dollar Of the stock, which the
Commissioner Of Revenue had informed
him was closely assessed. AZ 10 the matter
OF rates he was assured that they were as
low as in any city of similar size in the
State. and as to the matter of dividends he
inquired who was to be the judge as TO their
fairness. He said that he had ascertained
that for twenty five years the average divi'
dend WAS not 6 per cent. Although the
present rate is 10 per cent. on the face value
OF stock, $50, yet as the stock Is worth SO
and 3 on the hundred ls paid to the city
AID 40 cents on the hundred is paid to the
State, the dividend is in fact less than six
per cent,
Mr.. Gerinond asked il thore was any of
the stock Of the Alexandria Water Company
on the market.
Mr.. Snowden said there was uons.
Mr.. Germond urged the passage Of The
resolution, saying that SIG is charged here
for water privileges which cost only 81 in
Washington.
Mr.. Bayne said he desired to correct q
mistake Of NIr. Snowden. At no time did
the city have mere than oue-fifih interest in
the water company and that was hypothe
Gated ard lest. The resolution va adopted
yeas -. nays
A memorial from upwards Of 100 gas con-
sumHrS setting ont certain bad qualities Of
the present gas AMI giving notice that if the
oil gas supply continues they will be re'uc'-
antly forced to d%isccnue the uss OF il, was
presented The paper was referred to the
committee en- light without debate.
JOINT MEETING
was then convened to select a Readyman for the
police force.
Robert Travers and Bernard Mccain were nom
mattel, and the first ballot resulted SIS follows:
Tiavers II, Mccain 8; I'd ballot. Travers IL,
Mccain 10: Sd ballot. Travers II. Mccain 10;
4th ballot. Tlavers II. McCann 10: 9th ballot,
Travers II. Mccain 10; 9th ballot, TIayers u,
McCaun 9. The Joint meeting then dissolved and
COUNCIL REAssfMBLED.
A resolution to repay to Mr.. Lewis Mckenzie
SO 30 advanced in the purchase of oyster shells
used on upper streets coming in from the Alder
iueF,
Mir. Aitcheson said he had not agreed in com
mitiee to pay this bill, because tho oyster shells
were not ordered. Mr.. Mckenzie had bought
:hcm on his own responsibility. aud any other
nj Wculd hc TO establish a dangerous precedent.
Tao a. or was laid over with = request thst
Mr.. McKcn2ieaud the Superintendent Of Police at
tend tie next meeting ol Council and explain the
matter.
No other bushes occasioned debate.