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The Springdale news., 1889-11-08
lUNACY AND POETRY.
A Washington Editor Wants to Know
 Which Maiady Comes First.

Washington Editor Wants to Know
 Which Maiady Comes First.
 If we were vice-president of the toothpiek trust we couldn't feel bigger than We felt last evening when we'll dressed opulcnt-looling man came in and said he understood we had great influence with capital, and that he had scheme which he would put in against our capital. and which would make every body connected with 1t so rich that Crnsus would go to history as miserable pauper. With the air of one who, standing with his back to the treasury building, feels that he has millions behind him, we asked what the scheme was.
 Well" said he, "I am the Messiah, and--''
 We felt that our attitude toward him had not been sufficiently rever- ential so we got right up and gave our chair to him and stood whero we could reach his neck with ono hand and a paper weight with the other
 Il am the Messiah, and l can do any thing. l could blow upon you and you would be gone. l can turn yoa into gold by just looking at you. You sec that building across there?'
 "Yes.n
 "F-f-f-ftl' said he ''There. now you see there is no building there"
 Your scheme, then, is oneot house. moving?"
 "No. sir. Bah! there's no money in house-moving.
 @Going to start cyclone factory, may be2n
 Nav. I can make cyclone come along and blow the world away, i but-n
 "There wouldn't be any money in that, " We dared to suggest.
 Not cent.
 May be you intend to manuf@ture l time Time you know, is money"
 That's so,n he said joyoasly. Il appoint you an apostle for thinking of that. You're smart man, and l won't have any but smart men for my l apostles.
 ~ ou write poetry. don you:
 "How did you know that2n
 "Oh. see so many poets. can tell one by the way he introduces him i self"
 By this time he had bundle Of manuscript out of his pocket and was about to read it to us when We re- sorted to strategic movement which necessity has forced us to learn and which we do not propose to expose.
 This experience, which We have re ported as faithfully as memory per- mits us to. is by no means m extraor- l diHary one. Within the few mouths that postscripts has been depart ment Of the Post We have been more l or less entertained by pretty steady drizzle of this class of persons into the office and every one Of them has ended l by pulling out bundle of poetry. Now what We should like to know is whether these people go crazy because they write poetry, or write poetry be- cause they go crazy. We are in no special hurry for the answer. We are willing to wait until the vexed ques- tion as to whether it is the eodtish salts the codfsh i5 settled, but when the public has nothing more important on it's mind, we should like to have l the matter considered. Washington 1 Post
The Springdale news., 1889-11-08
HUMOROUS.

-Photographe"- Now try to look pleasant" Sitter--"P Pleasant? Why. you idiot, I'm a professional humor- ist. n-Iime
 Usher Cat reception in Chicago. pompously, as Mr. Foot and daugh- ters enter)-"Mr. Foot and the Misses Aeet" And yet they say Chicago has no culture. Puck.
 First Youth Cat railroad depo) -''Traveled far?' Second Youth Not yet, but l expect to before I stop. l am going West to seek my fortune. , T just got back. Lend me dime, will you?'-N. Y. Weekly.
 That statue Of a weep- ing angel at the tomb of your wife's mother is beautiful work of art. Why did you select the figure of . weeping angcl?a Thomp5on-"Be cause l thought thero ought to be somebody weeping at her grave. "-- Texas Siftings.
 -Judge-.'Your age?' Lady Thirty years Judge Gncredulous- ly)-"You will have some difficulty in proving that Lady (excitedly)- " ou' Il find it hard to prove the cons trary, as the church register which contained the entry Of my birth was burned in the year 1s45 "-Berliner Tageblatt
 Cant I stay home from church with you, pa. just to-day?" pleaded Bobby, "No, Robert, you must go with your mother" Then he added to his wife, as he slapped his morning paper into position: Il believe my mothers old adagc: Train up a child in the way he should go. and when he is old he will not depart from it. life
 Money bags-''You say you wish to marry my daughter? Well, you know have three, and on the mar riage of each l shall give her husband ten thousand dollars Which one do you wantPo Jack Napes--.rll tell you what we'll do. You'll mo>s out to Utah and I'll take all three of them off your hands. I'm willing to do tho square thing. "-N. '. Sun.
 II declare" said Mrs Sharp leigh, turning from her lnIrror. Il look like a perfect fright in this hor- rid bonnet, don't I?' ''Yes. my dear" replied her husband, abstractedly, without looking up from his paper. you do" "Sharpleigh, you re brute! The bonnet is the most becom- ing eyer wore, and makes me look ten years younger. ''I think so, too," responded the brute, still absorbed in his papcr.-N, I. Ledger.
The Springdale news., 1889-11-08
Physico-Financial Science.

Look here, said Grabbinger to slopeigh, "when arc you going to pay me that hundred dollars you borrowed about eight years ago
 Do you mean to say that I owe you a hundred dollars2"
 ''Io be sure; you certainly haven't forgotten 1t.
 My dear sir, do not doubt that you loaned hundred dollars to some one eight years ago. But I can dem- onStrate by science that I am not tho man.
 t1'd like 10 see how the mischief you are going to do it. :"
 Very we'll. It is a fact demon strated by scientists that men undergo an entire change of being every seven years; consequently can't be tho same person to whom your money was loaned. "-Merehant Traveller
The Springdale news., 1889-11-08
THE WHITE ROSE ROAD.
4 Charming Poem In Prose by Sarah
 orne ,Iewett.


 It was a country of wild flowers; the last of the coiumbines were clinging to the hillsides; down in the small, fenced meadows belonging to the farm were meadow rue just coming in flower, and red and white clover; the golden buttercup5 wore thicker than the grass, while many mulleins were standing straight and slender among the pine stuml S with their first blos- sons atop. Rudbeckies had found their way in, and appeared more than ever like bold foreigners. Their names should be translated into country speech, and the children ought to call them rude -beckies,n by way of relating them to bouncing bets and sweet-williams. The pasture grass was green and thick after the plentiful rains, ani= the busy cattle took little notice of Us as they browsed steadily and tinkied their pleasant bells. Looking off, the smooth, round back of Groat Hill caught the sunlight with its fields of young grain, and all the long wooded slopes and valleys were fresh and fair in the June weather, away toward the blue New Hampshire hills on the northern hori- gon. Seaward stood Agamentieus, dark with it's pitch pines. and the far sea itself, b.uo and calm, ru el the uneven country with its unchangeable line.
 Out on the white rose road again, we saw moro of the rose trees than ever, and now and then carefully tended flower garden, always delight- ful to see and to think about They are not made by merely looking through q florists catalogue. and ordering this or that new scedling and a proper selection of bulbs or shrubs: every thing in country garden has it's history and personal association. The old bushes, the perennia's, are apt to have most tender relationship with the hands that plante thom long ago. There is constant exchange of such treasures between the neighbors, and in the spring slips and cuttings may be seen roofing on the window lodges. while the house plants give endless work all winter long, since they need careful protection against frostin long nights of the severe weather \ tlower- loving woman brings back from every one of her infrequent journeys some treasure of hower-seeds or huge miscellaneous nosegay. Time to work in the little plot of pleasure ground is hardly won by the busy mistress of the farmhouse Sarah Orne Jewetl
 Among the latest recruits to current journalism Is Miss Helen Gladstone. Her articles will deal with, subjects oi special interest to women.
The Springdale news., 1889-11-08
WISE IN HIS GENERATION.
Little Johpny Know How to Got Rid of
 His Big sister.


 Johnny (aged six, brother to Amelia) My sister, Mir Spooneo, will be up directly. She is now en- gagged iu washing supper dishes.
 Mr Spoonee = 1 thought young ladies left that business for their mothers to attend to?
 Johnny-Some young ladies who think only of their own ease may leave such work for their mothers, but Amelia never does. She never per- units mother to do any thing which she can do herself. l don't think I ever saw a young lady who kept her. self so busy about the house. Really, l think she is never so happy as when at work
 Mir. Spoonec-Tell me, Johnny, does she ever say any thing about me9
 Johnny-She frequently speaks of you as gentleman whom no woman could help esteeming highly. You know she has many suitors. but never, she says, until she saw you did she experience any thing approaching to love.
 NJ. Spoonee-Of course she knows that my fortune is ample and
 Johnny-Excuse me. sir, but while of course she is not insensible to the advantages of wealth, sine has repeat edly said that when she weds it will be because of the love she bears the man who asks her hand
 Mr. Spoonee-Come. Johnny. do you think she would have me?
 Johnny-I can't say positively, sir l am sure she can not fail of recog- nizing your worth. But there is a Mir Quick, who has pressed his suit very industrious,y for some time, and If l may be allowed to make sue- gestion 1 should advise you to pro- pose as quickly as possible. You will excuse me now, Mr. Spoonee. hear Amelia on the stairs, and it might be embarrassing for you to meet in my presence. Good evening, sir. Boston Transcript.
The Springdale news., 1889-11-08
Caught Him on a Pair.

Blaek-Did you ever notice a woman darning pair of stockings and ob- serve how she--
 White-I never saw woman darn ing pair of stockings in my life.
 Black Oh, Well, perhaps your wife doesn't darn your stockings.
 White-Yes. she does; keeps them in excellent repair. But never saw her darning pair. Never saw her darn more than one at a time.
 Then Black led White around the nearest corner and drew him down into the depth of q subterranean lager beer saloon. x. |. Mercury.
The Springdale news., 1889-11-08
SCHOOL AND CHURCH.

-A pus scsIhool at Delmar is part iy situated in Delaware and Maryland. Each State furnishes teachers for it's pupils.
 Tho revenue of the Presbyterian Church in Canada for all purposes dur ing the past year was $1, 942, 123, being an increase of $212, All. .
 There are now fifty churches in Formosa Canada Presbyterian Mis- sion) so arranged that all North For mosa is in a sense occupied, and there are fifty-one native preachers.
 The New York Evening Post pub 1ishcd a list of donations to forty-tive American colleges in tho last school year, aggregating $3 293, 300. It is probable that the total value of gifts to all colleges was $4,000, 900.
 There is little church at Bonita, Africa, where on Sunday mornings a number of boys and girls are to be seen with slates in their hands. taking elder ones copy their notes on paper and give them to other native Chris tians. that they may use them at meet ings they hold in the towns near
 For some time past the school au- thorities have recognized tho injuri- ous effect on tho vision of the use of writing paper ruled with blue lines. The Grand Ducal school committee at Mayence is the first in Germany that has taken positive steps in banishing this paper from the public schools. No ruled paper is allowed with lines other than black.
 The Armenian Catholic church is the latest conner among religious bodies to this county, and mass was celebrated by an Armenian priest in Worcester. Mass, last Sunday, for the second time in this country. There Is quite colony of Armenians in Worcester; and the Armenian service will be celebrated regularly there by Father Hovsep Saragian. The Ar menian Catholics, excepting one schis- matic body, do not acknowledge the papaey and are as independent as tho Greek Catholics. though not as nu- merous. The priests do not rank high enthusiastically. and the bishops as- snme more ofthe work in other Cath- olic systems delegated to priests Utica Herald.
 The Jewish Quarterly Review says that religion among the Jews is dead thing. ''In Austria, the Jew ish teachers have openly broken with Judaism; in Australia. Judaism is an anemic invalid; in America. even more than in Germany. the boldest. the most liberal, the purest doctrines of natural religion are preached by salaried Jewish ministers. Z'Yes. both Biblical and Rabbinieal Judaism seem to have had their day. The cloak that could not be torn off by the tempest of Christianity and persceu- tion bids fair to be thrown off under the sunshine of rationalism and to- eranee.
The Springdale news., 1889-11-08
FAMILY SCRAP-SASkET.
An Interesting Compila.I ton of Household
 Fact and Fancy.


 Fact and Fancy.
 The most successful method of de- stroying black ants that infest a house is to pour kerosene down their holes, which will be foGnd near the house somewhere. Set il on fire, and cover over all wet pad or old blanket. In this way complete colony may be wiped out.
 In putting down carpets if care is exercised in thoroughly drying the floors beforehand, the moths will not be so liable to bother in the house.
 When making frosting in warm weather, set the whites Of the eggs on ice for q short time before using.
 No matter how large the spot of oil, any carpet or woolen stuff can be cleaned by applying bucl1wheat plen- tifully and faithfully. brushing it into dust-pan after a short time, and put ting on fresh until the oil has ;lll dis appeared.
 Every mother knows how difficult it is to clean the baby's finger-nails. By folding some tissue paper into q sharp point, and when using it calling the l attention of the baby to something else, this simple task can be easily performed The paper is so soft that it does hot hurt the tender flesh, yet it is sufficiently firm to remove every particle of dirt.
 Lard may be made perfectly sweet by boiling pared potato in it.
 After beating an egg thoroughly ill q bowl, add a cup of cold water and Use enough of this to wet your coffee when making Keep it in | cool place and so waste no more egg by drying.
 Willow furniture should be scrubbed well with salt and water, applied with a nail brush, to clean it. Dry it thor oughly.
 Cups and saucers stained with tea may be made bright again by using damp salt.
 Placing a piece of zinc on the live i coals in q stove or grate is an easy way to clean sooty chimney.
 A large proportion of the 'currant JSilJ S0tb Co iAotSI-iN1' i'tio tiilAt bflAci , is said to be manufactured from gluten and acids, colored to resemble some- what the genuine article. As it can be bought for about four cents a pound, and answers the purpose as well as tho more costly genuine jelly, the latter is not in great de- mand.
 
 Kerosene oil should be kept for use in air-tight closed vessels. A large quantity is best kept in a welI-corked can, provided with a faucet an inch O two from the bottom, so that the oil can be drawn of as required without disturbing the sediment which usually collects on the bottom Of the vessel. The oil for dailyuse should be kept in q small can, kept corked ut the neck and spout If either cork be left out for a day or two, the oil will burn dull and cake on the wick. especially if the kerosene is kept in {. warm place.
 If the eggs you have to use for frost ing are not quite as fresh as you could desire, pinch of salt will make them beat stifiy. Boston Budget
The Springdale news., 1889-11-08
PERSONAL AND ERA9Y.

Among the Inscriptions in hcr al. bum most prizod by Mime. Patti- Nicolini is this, by the elder Du-las: "Being man and a Christian love 70 listen to your singing; but if We're ! bird should die of envy
 Several of the most popular of Anthony Trollope's novels are said to nave been written on steamers during ong voyages. His best works were written while he lived at Waltham Gross, in Essex, but he was constantly moving about.
 The editor of a Japanese newspa- per recently collected statistics of growth from all theProtesta tant churches 1f Japan, showing their increase dur ng the last three years. From thirty eigh: churches they have grown to l51, and from 3, TOO members to ll,690.
 Horace Greeley once preached Christmas sermon in Dr. Cnapia's church. Ho began by saying: 1t has been said that 1 am tho poorest speak er in America 3 P T. Barnum, who vas present, said that it was really .tuc. but what he said enchanted every nearer.
 An address has been issued by a body of ministers and elders Of tho Scottish Free church, representing its conservative element, setting forth in >rong terms the dangers which threat- en the Free church ill the line of de- parture from the faith as it Is con- iained in the Confession of Faith.
 George W Childs concludes his "reminiscences in Lippineot@ 5 in this way: If asked what, as the result of my experience is the greatest pleasure of my life, should say doing good 10 others Not a strikingly original re- mark. perhaps, but seemingly the most difficult thing in the world is to ba prosperous and generous Ut tho same i time.
 -"Dr IIolmes' lie and literary work,' remarks the Boston Tram script, '.haye corresponded pretty closely with the New England Pnr:- tan's progress. from the slough Of social and literary despond which he way in It the beginning of the century to tho at least comparatively del ectable mountains upon which he dweIIs at present.
 Mrs John Sherwood, who gives parlor lectures to ladies of the select 400 of the large cities, will be in great or demand than ever, as she has been decorated with the insignia of officer 1 q d'Academie-an honor conferred by i the French Minister of Public h. strueGion on persons who have distin- guisLed themselves in literary pur- suits It is said to be the first time thodecoration has been conferred upon an American woman.
 -J. T. Trowbridge. whose stories for boys have made him famous, was born in 1S21in Western New York. He taught himself Latin. French and German He writes atZthe= present time almost wholly for tho Youths Companion and makes a handsome income. He is tall. fresh-looiing man, with very pleasant face. His hair is white, but otherwise he does not show his years He has never cared for society and lives in retire. mcnt in Boston. He has taste for speculation, but has never indulgcd it to any great extent
The Springdale news., 1889-11-08

-"Oh,a said a travelling man to an old acquaintance, Il hear you are dal- lying with the flowing bowl once more.' Yes" "I thought you had quit it for good" "I did intend to; but my wife complained that I was getting to be a brute since I took to keeping sober. "-Merchaut Traveller.
The Springdale news., 1889-11-08

Among the latest recruits to current journalism Is Miss Helen Gladstone. Her articles will deal with subjects oi special interest to women.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

Circuit Court.

During the past week cases dispos-
ed of at the Circuit Court were rs fol-
lows
Luke Brown VS.. Gilcbrist and Bed
ford. Verdict for plaintiff of s4,116.
Last year Brown was employed at the
work of unloading coal out Of a barge
for the defendants. He was struck
by piece of falling scaffold and had
one of his legs broken. The suit was
for damages received then.
In the case of Frost VS.. Eddy, a
verdict of $s3.37 was rendered in ia.
vor of the plaintiff.
The case before the Court this week
is that Of Collins Il johnson VS.. Fish.
err Wilson Co. No cause of action.
The sentence passed by Judge Kel-
ley on Marshal Joiner and John Root,
who were found guilty Of larceny, was
fine of $40 or 30 days in Jail. The
former paid, and the latter boards
with the sheriff.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28
Visit of Shore People.

About ten o'clock Sunday forenoon
the Knights of st. John, of this city,
headed by the Germania band, march
ed to the depot. At the same place
were gathered several hundred citi-
zens. The Knights formed in line on
the platform in front of the depot
After waiting a short time, the toot OF
special train was heard and soon en-
CINE No. 10 arrived with special
train. IL consisted of five coaches
and a baggage car and contained
about $50 persons, citizens of Tawas
and Au Sable, including two societies
Of the Knights of ST. John from Au
Sable, and one from Tawas, and the
Au Sable band. The excursion was
given by the Knights of st. John and
is the largest and most successful that
ever came to this city. 1t would have
been much larger if coaches could
have been procured, and thus several
hundred persons who desired to make
the trip were unable to come for wan {
of coaches.
The visiting Knights were escorted
to the Catholic church, on Chisholm
street, where services were held. In
Guiding the home society there were
III Sir Knights in the procession
They were accompanied by over one
thousand people and large number
of carriages.
Dinner was served the visiting
knights at the Alpena House, while
the rest of the visitors divided their
patronage among the rest Of the ho-
tells. After dinner carriages were in
great demand, resulting in the paved
streets being alive with teams. The
visitors appeared to be enjoying them
selves to great extent, and we trust
they carried away with them pleasant
memories of their visit to this city.
They certainly made the city lively.
The weather could not have been more
pleasant. The temperature was just
right, and the atmosphere so pure and
enlivening that it was pleasure to
breathe it.
Shortly after three o'clock in the
afternoon, the four societies and two
bands marched from the Chisholm
street rendezvous to the Opera House,
at which place short addresses were
delivered in French and English.
After supper the visitors marched
back to the depot. Over thousand
citizens assembled there to see them
off, and the scene was a lively one.
Every one we noticed looked as if a
pleasant time had been enjoyed.
The five coaches were literally
packed. Every seat was occupied.
The aisles appeared to be full of per-
sons standing, and the car platforms
were jammed full Of men. 1t was Il
jolly, good natured crowd such
as we like to see enjoying pleasant
trip, and we trust Alpena will have
many more like it.
The special was in charge of Con
ductor Mcleod, while Charlie Sim
mons handled the throttle.