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Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21

There Is woman in Belfast Me-, who
ID shrewd, II not particularly honest. Some
how she got possession of punched five
dollar gold piece. She wanted to pass it
for ito full value, and she did. She calmly
walked into q store. pulled cut the coin,
showed 1t to the merchant. and said that it
was keepsake with which she was 10th to
part, but that II the storekeeper would
promise not 10 part with 1t for . week she
would buy asmAll hill Of goods and redeem
IL In few days. The merchant sgreed,
gave the woman her goods and change and
still has the punched coin, though the week
has gone several times over.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21

"Rebecca, you shall not shpeak NIT dot
Moses Levi vonce more"
20, fadder, you preak mine heardt We
vos almost engaged. Wy shall not shpeak
Of hImf'
"He haf sheated me. He haf sold me q
paste diamond for shenuine shtone.n
so. fadder. dot shouidt recommend him to
you as a son-in-iaw. II he can fod wise
man life you, see vat a fortune he haf In de
chewelry piziness.n
'Vell, Rebecca, you vas schmarder as I
thought Get married ven you like. I am
ankchious to go into bardnership with
mine son-in-law. San Francisco Wasp.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21
The Livery Of Arc.

81 see you have white haired ccachman,n n
remarked q lady who was visiting Detroit
friend; .'isnt that something unusualp
"H-u-s-h," i" said her friend, looking around
cautiously; 81 don't mind telling you, but I
wouldn't want everybody to know. He's
only make up"
"What do you meanr'
"Why, you see, he came to us 80 well
recommended we wanted to take him, but he
wns too awfully handsome So I told him /
could only engage him on one condition.
"And that
"He must weara white wig. It makes
him appear quite venerable and gives Q re-
spectacle air to the whole turnout. I am
surprised no one ever Thought OF the plan
before"
80 am l." said her friend in q tone of deep
conviction. Free Press
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21

An american writer says the wealthy
japanese picture owner keeps his art treas
ures slowed away in what is called "go-
down." or storehouse, and his paintings are
brought up one at time il any visitor is
present, in order that single picture may
be seen by ITSELF We should think that one
at time would be about as many as an
American could stand, if they are the work
Of Japanese artists, japanese art Is eccentric
and mystifying. and half dozen at q time
would make the visitor think he had what in
Volapuk language is called the '.jamesjams.
-Norristown Herald
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21
She Had Tried Rverythipg Else.

.CLovKR BoryoH, Sullivan county. Tenn.
June Is. fss7.-Blood Balm Co. Atlanta. Ca:
Sir-I have been shinking Of writing TO you
for some time TO let ysa kA0w Of the wonder
full cure your B. B. b has affected on myself
and daughter. She. girl OF IL yesfs. was
taken with very sore leg below the knee.
called on the very best doctors thAt the e0un-
try could afford and they tended on her for
four years to no purpose. Her leg got worse
every year. I used shout 50 bettlee Of other
medicine to no purposea The doctors said the
only remed . left was mpufation. That Ne al
was opposed to. was In Knoxville the Sth
Of January. 1876. and while buying . bill Of
drugs called for good blood purifier. and
Messss Sanford, Chamberlain \ Co. recon.
mended the B. B. B. ! purchased one half
dozen bottles, and 20 my utter surprise after
using three or four bottles my girfs leg was
entirely healed. also had very ugly run
ming sore on the calf OF NY leg and one bottle
cured It, after having tried all other RENE
dies. wish youmuch succeSs. and do hope
that all suffering humanity mag Dear and %
ieve In the only true blood pprtntf. IihAye
ried three or four other puriners. but
he B. B. B. is the only one that ever did me
or mine any good You can use my name II
you wish. ] am well known in this and w ash
r.. 8. ELsOM.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21

A portrait Of Rameses II appears in num-
Der Of our exchanges. We don't know what
Office he Is running for, and although he looks
as II he had been through several campaigns,
and lost considerable flesh, his portrait is less
homely than the pictures of some of the other
candidates It will not be long before some Of
our contemporaries discover that Mr.. Rameses
was involved In several scandals, and voted
in favor of the admission Of the Chinese, OF
something that wny.-Norristown Herald
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21

Grace lat Lake Chautauqual-s COM
fort, you know, Charley, to have thought
full cousin to look after mel Did you bring
my jewelry from Pittsburgh
Couxin Charley-Naw, forgot it at the
last moment It's in the new safe. at my
Office. But I've got the combination on q
piece Of paper.
Grace-And where is it'll You must tele-
graph them to send me my things at once.
Cousin Chariey-To be sure, yes. You see,
I'm vewy forgetful of combinations put
it-good graciousi it's locked in the safe, tool
--Pittsburg Bulletin
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21

Ady-Whats the matter, my little mani
Boy-Leander Binks Civ my girl half an
orange, an she's run of with him.
Lady-Oh, never mind, yop can soon find
another sweetheart
Boy-Nay, nay, sweet lady Wedlock ts
not for me; my only hope is to ell an early
RraYa--Ltfe
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21
LITTLE LAUGHS.

"Say, boss, what fo' ye put dat black stuff
on yo' harr asked sable servant Of his well
preserved master. 81 am dying, Egypt, dy-
ing" was the mournful response Of one who
viii renew his youth at watering place, and
feel better IN the fall-New Orleans Plea
yune.
| She-How can you sit there smoking,
Henry, when the garden is in such wretched
conditiona He-My dear, that is the silliest
| question you have asked me this summer.
My intense devotion to the weed should e1-
plain the matter to you.-New Haven News.
To cure q woman Of stammering ask her
what she thinks OF the girl her husband came
near getting engaged to a couple Of years
before she married him.-SomervilIe Jour
nal
Two Exeter ladies asked the price of hack
fare, and, finding it was twenty-f cents,
asked: "What do you ask for carrying bag
gageT "Nothing," said Ben. well, you
mny carry the baggage and we will walk" !"
said the eladies.-Haverhill Bulletin
The new electric style of hanging will pos
sess this beauty: Stranger Ito lady in mourn
ing1-I infer, madame, that you have re-
Gently lost q husband! Widow tsadly)-Ah,
yes; my poor husband was struck by light
ming. Epoch.
Rider Haggard says he has lost s250, 900
because there is no International copyright.
See here, Rider, don't you kick about your
little seven by nine losses. We ourselves have
lost more than nine or ten millions because we
didn't buy Manhattan Island when 1t was
sold for $A. And later than that we lost az
much more because Commodore Vanderbilt
wasn't our father. Talk about lossesi it's q
wonder every hair in bur head isn't white
Burdette.
Teacher Ito class)-Why is procrastination
called the thief Of timea Boy lat foot Of class
because it takes person 50 long to say it.
Life.
The man who can pack trunk ought to
marry the woman who can sharpen lead
pencil-Fall River Advance.
Mrs. Parks-Good gracious, Henry, what
am ! to dof l can't go to the concert to-
night Somebody has stolen my bustlel
Mr.. Parks tindistinctly, with his mouth full
Of iather)-Take the bird cage-Burlingto
Free PresA
Brown-You are looking bright and
happy this morning, Dumley. Dumley-Yes;
I'm out Of debt at last Every bill owed
was outlawed yesterday. / tell you, Brown,
q man feels like man when he Is square
with the world.-New York Sun
Gus ION the avenue)-Whats your hurry,
Jackl Jack (breathless, heavens sake,
Gus, don't detain me, it's o'clock and I've
got my O'Clock suit on.-The Epoch.
Mother Ito daughter)-I was surprised and
shocked, Clara, that you should show so lit
tie emotion at the funeral of your Uncle
Jamea And he leaves you in his win sl0,-
600, too. Daughter-Yes, mamma; but
when the funeral took place had no idea
that dear Uncle James had remembered me
20 eenerously.-Life
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21
A Refreshing Novelty.

Able Editor-What,s the matteri
Foreznan-Half the articles for today's
issue have been pied. and it's time to 60 to
press.
"What sort of articles7H
political There isn't line Of political
matter left"
"Well, fill up with any good miscellaneous
matter you have standing and rush it out.
Wen have the boys yell Here's y'r daily
paper without any politics in it, Every
woman in town will buy it"LOmaha World.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21
LOCAL NOTICES.


CohsumpttOn IncurdbIo!
Newark, Ark. ssys: ..W.s taken down
with Abscess Of Lungs. and friends and
physicians pronounced me an IncurabIe
Consumptive. Began taking Dr.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, am now
on my third bottle, and able TO oversee the
work on my farm. Il is the finest medi-
cine ever made.n
Jesse MiddIewart, Decatur, Ohio, says:
Had 1t not been for DR.. Kings New Dis
coysry for Consumption would have died
Of Lung Troubles. Was given up by doc
tors. Am now in best Of health" Try 1t.
Sample bottles free at Chas. Ludlow &
Co. drug store.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21
The study Of A.tronomx.

The heavens now present an interesting
study to the reflective mind Venus rises
one-half an hour before the sun. and
Jupiter sets with the constellation Of
Scorpio. Evidently the two have quaz>
relied and separated. Venus cutting her
own kindling wood preparatory to break
fast getting. and her spouse preferrinR
scorpions to his wife's tongue. The study
Of astronomy is at all times an uplifting
one -Pittsburg Bulletin
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21
Bloed Taiss fron Bir,h.

BOOsvrLLB, IxD., January S. 1887.
I shall ever praise the day that you gentle
men were born. and shall bless the day that
your medicine Was known TO me. had blood
poison from birth. and so much 90 that all the
doctors Of my town said would be crippled
limb. could not standin Dy class 20 reeits
my lessons, and eleven bottles Of your Balm
cured me sound and we'll. You can use my
name as you see 1T. In my case, there were
knots on my shinb0nes % large - q hens
egg. Yours. MIRTEH NJ. TANNkR.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21
Always = R+fiesllinS Sight.

Winks-Phew! Theruon.erer must Be
aboss LEO.
Minks-Phew! should say SO; I'm broil-
ing. Wish we had the snow capped Rockies
In view here; but we haven't.
mo. Hi tell You what we'll do. Let's 60
out and look at pretty girl in q white
dress, Omaha World
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21
Doesn't Mind Il q An.

M. Jules Ferry enjoys being carica.
tyred. and assiduously collects and pre-
serves all such pictures Of him. When
he was on his way to the congress- at Yer
sailies at which M. Canot was elected
president, street hswker. not recogniz.
ing him. thrust before his face particu-
iarly savage cartoon on his own presiden.
tial ambition mo, thank you. said
N. Ferry. after taking Tin his band and
looking 1t over with smile. 81 have q
copy OF that ens already "-Nsw York
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21

Constant Reader-There are several large
coin collectors in the United Statea Jay
Gould is probably the Largest.
Call
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21
Unfortun.sely, Too omen the Case,

Unfortunately, Too Often the Case.
The minister sought to improve the time
by giving Bobby lesson in morality. my
boy he said, II have lived forty-five years
and have never used tobacco in any form,
nor told a lie, nor swore, nor played hockey,
nor ''Have you got any little boysf' in
terruptsd Bobby. 'No, have never had
any little boys" swell, they are mighty
lucky said Bobby.-San Francisco Wasp.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21
In Great Luck.

Angry Customer to Mr. 1saastein)-
Dutchy, when bought this suit two months
ago you said it wouldn't fade Look at the
color nOwi
NJ Isaacstein-My frent, dat vas changed
psansifrEy. iron you dot suit out for dhree
tollar, und beebies VIII dink you chooss
boughd q new vcn.-Nsw YorE Sun.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21
He xv.snrt . HIT sorsy.

"Pcpa," said o beautiful girl. as the old
gentleman came In late, did you notice
the dead body Of . young men In the
yardlo
"Why. no; whats the natter
81 refused young Mr.. Paperweight to-
night, and from the hopeless. despairing
look upon his face when he staggered
from the house I .cax be may have Killed
himself"
"Wen. I'm glad you refused him. !. said
the old man spitefully, "hs has Just
beaten me I've straight games Of bill
Nards. s-Lifa
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21
RAILROAD TINE CARD.

Pfttsburg, Cincinnati and Is. Loufs Rnsl.
way Company-Pan Handle Route
Under schedule In effect June 10th. 1883,
trains leave Springfield central (standard)
time for Xenia, Dayton, Richmond, 81
Louis, Chicago and all points west and
northwest and for Cincinnati, Columbus
and eastward, 6:45 Q. IN; for Xenia, Day.
tol, Cincinnati, Richmond and Indianapolis,
9:4O q. m; for Xenla, Dayton, Richmond,
Indianapolis, st. Louis aud westward, or
Columbus, Pittsbury. Pniisdelphla and New
York city, try our 5 O'clock evening
train. Makes connection at Xenia with
the new Pennsylvania Special" reaching
Philadelphia l:30 p. N. And New York 6
o. IN. next day.
But for Chicago and points west and nertk-
west our 1880 evening train beats them ali.
On this train you viii lind an elegant yesti-
bule combined sleeping and chair car, with
library Of choice books, porter 70 wsis
on you, and home like conyeniences
throughout. You make mistake when
you look xt the old building here known -
the Pan Handle depot" aud compare IL
with our train service The former u bad,
the latter the best ON earth.
Trains arrive in Springfield at f7:35 q. m,
$3.50 a. NJ, t10:30 B. In. and &S:40 D. u.
~Daily. tDaily except Sunday.
s. DoDDs, Ticket Agent.
0asvsland. Columbas. cineinaasi -
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21
Ten Hearts That Beat as One.

1eu HeHfSs AuHt Dedt Hs oHes
Mormon Youth-Mr. Elder, I am in love
with your daughters
Mr. Elder-Which onesi
Mormon Youth-Misses Amy, Claribel.
Mamie, Jennie, Emma, Polly, Bridget, Ann
and Josephine
Mr. Elder-Take them, my boy; take them
and try to make some Of them happy.
Topics
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21
worshiped by a Certain Set.

Boston Maiden Ito young man from New
Jersey,-In New Jersey, Mr. Redmud, blood,
] understand, is not considered of the first
importancei
Mr.. Redmud-It is among the skeeters,
Miss Waldo.-New York Sun.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21

A Student of the Game.
"Well, young man." said sporting goods
dealer, "whas can we do for your
''Have you books on baseballr
"Yesn
'Gf me The Rise an Fall Of the Roman
Umpire 'n-New York Sun.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21

"WeI, Janet" asked facetious husband
whose wife had just discharged the hired
girl, ''are you going to braveiy breast the
waves of the domestic sea of troublesfn
''No.n she answered demurely; 81 en- only
going to stem the ecurrantsn-Judge
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21

THE BEST SALvE In the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblalns,
Corns, and all skin eruptions, and positive
ly cures piles, or no payment required. Ii
Is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price IS cents per
box. For sale by Charles Ludlow q Co.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21

"R-idget," inquired the lady of the house
Of her adjutant general, ''can't we have hash
for breakfastr'
If ye chews, mum" was the frightfuIly
suggestive answer.-Detroit Free Press.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21
Une.ampled Cruelty.

1Wbat IL this man arrested fofP
''Crooity to animals. yer 'ounsr." replied
the officer.
sin what did the cruelty consistr
"Well, yer 'onner, he's q hostler, and livery
tonne goes past tie stable hear him
singin' White Wings and .Swate vrlita' with
the mules all tied up SO niyer wan sv thin
could escaped
"Fine him the limit said the Judga-
Merchant Traveller.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21

Our friends have departed to spend the
summer by the seaside. We have gone as far
as our means would allow, and rented cabin
in front Of Billy Wells minpond. Cheapness
with cheerfulness is great gain -Smithvills
(Ga-) News
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21
Rather Hsy. tho Boy Whipped.

Rather Have tho Boy Whipped.
Editor-John, If anybody calls tell him
am very busy writing an editorial
Office Boy ten minutes later)-Man down
stairs what wants to know who wrote that
article in yesterdays paper.
Editor-Go back and tell him you wrote
T. I'm not feeling first rate today.-Judge.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21
This fSrF Fun.

All who desire full inforuatfen about the
cause and cure OF Blood Poisons. Scrof.,Is ana
Scrofuleus Sweliings, Ulcers. Sores. Rheuma- T.
tism. Kidney COMPLAINTS. cstarFh, ETC.. can
Illustrated Book Of Wonders, nlled with me
most wonderful and startling proof ever be-
fore known. Address,
BLOOD BALN Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21

II know my defects,n said B-ienkins.
pompously, and as the bystanders looked
ct him admiriogly, one Of them whispered
to another softly: "What an awful lot that
man must know"
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21

"Do you understand much about arbor-
cuiturer asked Labatt Of friend.
"Yss, think do"
"Wel, want to ask you question. Are
al forest trees seedersr-Texas Siftaga
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21

Visitor-Do you love the pianoi
Lady-No, / prefer death by electricity
Texas Siftinga
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21

George Francis Train, the crank Of all
cranks, is lecturing on Finance" and be-
gan his tour by talking to . republican club
at Scranton. Pn. A speculative manager
has Mr. Train IN hand. And expects to make
tour Of the country With the erratic anti
handshaker. =
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21

Miss Frances E. Willard viii be fifty
yssrs old at the beginning Of the coming
yoas. and the National Women's Christian
Temperance Union have decided TO cele-
bfste the event. She Is ct work on an
autobiography.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21
He Could Draw All Rig

'fDo you draw at all, Mr.. Fangsley"
"My patrons say draw very welln
$50 you're an artist"
''No. You misunderstood me. Tn den-
t.st. Lincoln Journal
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21

Wbge there's no milk or sugar In Il, Il ID
ea11D6 barefoot eefgss.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21
TRY IT ONCE.

To the man who has tsisd every ether rom
edy for Blood PotS0ns. we commend the fol-
lowing experience Of q wsll-known woman;
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21

First Crook ION the road)-HeLio, Jaks,
how de dos Where yer goin'l
Second Crook-rve been ordered out OF
Omaha and am goin' to Kansas City. Wasrs
you becna
"rve been ordered Out Of Kansas City ~
am Roin' 70 OnAha. .s--oxAhA World
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21

The man whose head Is not evenly balanced
Is most particular about parting his hair In
the middle.-New Orleans Picayune.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21
Danserou. to Trine with.

Deacon Lnkers tentering crowded carl
Say, youi Hev you paid fer that young
ones seati
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-21
They Have No Perspective.

Count Filhppi twho has left his organ in
the baggage car)-Sicca him, Pippol-Judge.
The Livingston enterprise. [volume] (Livingston, Mont.) 1883-1914, 1888-09-08
(First publication Aug. /

TN THE DISTRICT COURT of the Thira ju-
i dicial district of the territory of Montana, in
and for the county Of Park. Ida A. Porter, plain
tiff, against James Henry Porter, defendant. Ac-
ton brought in the district court Of the Third
judicial district of the territory of Montana, in
and for the county of Park, and the complaint
filed in said county of Park, in the Office of the
clerk of said district court. The people of the
territory of Montana send greeting to James
Henry Porter, the above named defendant: You
are hereby required to appear in an action brought
against you by the above named plaintih In the
district court OF the Third judicial district of the
territory Of Montana, in and for said county of
PARK. and to answer the complaint fled therein,
within ten days exclusive of the day OF servicel
after the service on You OF this summons-it II
served within this county; or If served ont OF this
county but in this district, then within twenty
days; otherwise within forty days-or judgment
the PRAYER of said complaint. The said action is
brought to obtain decree of said court dssolving
the bonds of matrimony existing between the
plaintiff and defendant, upon the grounds OF ex.
IRENE cruelty and giving to plaintiff the care, Gus
tndy and control Of Maggie May Porter, the minor
child the issue OF said marriage. and for general
relief as will more fully appear by refernce to the
Complaint on fle herein. And you are hereby
notifed that If you fail to appear aad answer the
said complaint as above required, the said plain
tin will apply to the court for the relief demanded
sea of the district court of the Third judicial dis
trict of the territory of MOntaua in and for said
county of Park, this 2Sth day Of August, In the
wear Of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and
.sichtv-eight. THOMAS A. GARRETT, Clerk
iSrALI by JAMES A. BAILEY, Deputy clerk.
stvAcE ELDER, Plaintiffs Att'ye.
First pub Sept. l, 1883.