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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-08-18
DIyIslblIIty of Matter.

A CURIOUS calculation has been made by
DR.. Thomson, the well-known philoso-
pher, to show to what degree matter can
be divided and still be sensible TO the eye.
He dissolved grain of nitrate Of lead in
100000 grains of water, and passed
through the solution current of sulphur
eted hydrogen, when the whole water be.
came perceptibly discolored. Now grain
of water may be regarded as about Equal
to drop of that liquid, and drop may
be easily spread out 30 as to cover square
inch of surface But under an ordinary
microscope the millionth part of square
inch may be discovered by the eye. The
water, therefore, could be divided into
1000 100000 parts But the lead in
gIain of nitrate of lead weighs 62 grain !;
an atom of lead accordingly cannot weigh
more than 1910 900 900 000th of a grain /;
while the atoms of sulphur, which, in
combination with the lead, rendered II Wis.,
ible, could not weigh more than 1875
000,000,000 that is, the -billionth part
of grain. But what is a billion-or,
rather, what conception can be formed of
such quantityY If a person were able to
count AZ the rate of two hundred min
ute and TO work without intermission for
twelve hours in the day, he would take, to
count bllnoh, o,J4f 4f4 Gays, or l0iuso
years and $40 days. But this may be moth
ing TO the division of matter. There are
living creatures SO minute that hundred
million of them might be comprehended
in the space of cubic inch. But these
creatures, until they are lost to the sense
of sight, aided by the most powerful in.
struments, are seen TO possess organs fitted
for collecting IL cir food, and even captur-
ing their prey They are, therefore, sup
piled with organs, aid these organs con-
sist of parts of atoms so to speak. In
reckoning the size of saL b atoms It is nee .,
sessary tRspeak, not of tll 'ons' but ol Dill
lions ~ billions. y"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-08-18
Marketing Grain.

WE have occasionally inquiries as to
the propriety of disposing of grain as
soon as ready for market, or of holding
for rise later in the season. We can not
with propriety advise in matter on which
so many men have widely different ideas,
yet there are some circumstances in which
the farmer may find himself in doubt as
to which course should be followed, and
make a mans interest apparent, First
A farmer should go TO market without
loss of time when other parties have an
interest in his crop If the merchant
has been promised part of the proceeds,
it is only strict honesty TO fulfill the prom
ise at the earliest day. Second. 1t is
never wise for farmer to borrow money
rather than sell his crop. He will after
wards keenly regret this course. The
anxiety of the speculator will consume
him, and even should he succeed in gain.
ing an advance, the cost of interest will
doubtless eat itup. If farmer has money
in hand and grain in his barn, he is indie.
pendent of contingencies, and can do as
he pleases but for all others, we think
that the sooner they go to market, the
better,-Her7h and Home.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-08-18
The Ku.KIux Investigation.

THE Ku-Klux Congressional Commit
tee has adjourned until the goth of Sep
tember. Its session has been long, and we
judge from the unofficial reports that it
has been arduous.
When appointed it was thought that
the legislation of Congress would be de-
termined by the suggestions of this com.
mittee. For some time an attempt has
been made to hit upon plan satisfactory
TO the majority in Congress, and as late as
when the Joint Committee of Investiga-
tion was appointed, there seemed no imme.
diate prospect of devising a bill that
would pass both houses. As a matter of
fact, however, such measure was soon
introduced and made law. Itwas heart
lily indorsed by all Republicans except the
insignificant minority bent on opposing
any measure promising effectiveness A
milk and water bill, amounting only to
the expression of an opinion, not armed
with the strength to enforce obedience,
would probable have escaped the censure
of Lyman Trumbull, and the very few
who sympathiZed with him. 1t would
have steered clear of a little eddy, only to
encounter a whirlpool; pebble, only to
hit rock. The general feeling in favor
of the Ku Klux law was so strong
that had the primary object of the
committee been its only object, its pro-
ceedings would have attracted little if any
attention.
Although no official report has been
made, and the work is in every way in
complete it is already certain that two
results have been attained. The need of a
law clothing the Federal Government with
the fullest authority in the maintenance of
law and equity has been proved to de-
mOnstration, and the General Government
has, through this investigation, reliable
knowledge of the extent Of the evil which
1t must suppress, and can proceed intelli.
gently with the protection of persecuted
citizens in the enjoyment of the natural
rights now denied them. Such two-fold
object is of incalculabe importance in
strengthening public confidence in the Re-
publican party and aiding the admins
tration in the discharge of its constabulary
duty.
The facts brought out in the unofficial
report now published are worse than were
the flying rumors of newspaper CORES
pondence. A majority OF the witnesses ex-
smined at Washington and by the commit.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-08-18
LayerIng Cucumber and Squash Vines.


WE presume very few of our readers
ever think of layering cucumber or squash
vines, as prevention against root borers
or for increasing productiveness. 1t is,
however, beneficial operation, and should
not be neglected in localities where in
sects injurious TO these plants are abundant
or the vines are likely to fail for want of
proper nOurishment or moisture. The
time to begin layering is as soon as the
vines fall over upon the surface and begin
to run. They are usually at this time
twelve to eighteen inches long and very
tender, therefore must be handled with
care to prevent breaking.
Dig narrow trench two or three inches
deep, beginning close up to the root, and
make it long enough to admit three or
four joints of the vine. Lay the vine
carefully in this trench and cover it with
soil, leaving the remaining portion in a
natural position, extending outward from
the hill. From this buried portion scores
of new roots will be produced, each
equally capable of drawing sustenance
from the earth with the first or original
BY this process weak, sickly vines may
be strengthened, and should a root borer
attack the main stem in the hill, as it
usually does, the plant will be slightly in
jured, if at all, aud by twice layering,
vines may be kept growing and fruiting
throughout the longest and dryest season,
Last year we had a quantity of Hubbard
squash vine that were badly infested with
root bOreTs but by layering twice, leaving
a space OF about eighteen inches between
each, we succeeded in obtaining an abund.
ant crop, although the old roots were en-.
tirely destroyed. 1t is often the case that
squash and cucumber bugs of various
species make sad haYoc with the young
vines early in the season, and it is only by
giving an extra stimulating manure, or
layerng, that a good growth can be Sc
cured. If any one doubts the benefits of
this layering system let him try it ON a
few vines and satisfy himself of its value.
-RuraL MeD Yorker.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-08-18

TO Destroy Ants.-In the Regue Hon.
ticOte for SeptC mber, 1870, the following
method for destroying or banishing ants is
described as having proved quite success
full; Take two ounces OF soft soap, one
pound of potash, and about two and
half pints of water Boil the whole to-
gether for some time, stirring the ingredi
ents occasionally. The liquor may then
be allowed to cool With pointed stick
or dibble make holes here and there in the
soil infested by the ants, at a safe distance
from any plants which may be growing
there, to avoid any chance of their roots
being injured by the mixture (although
this Is doubtfull, and fill the holes once
or twice with the preparation. BY this
means M. de Forghet was completely sue
cessiul in clearing his melon beds OF these
troublesome insects.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-08-18
FINANCIAL.
Investment Securities.

JAY COOKE & Co. are now selling, and rec
ommend as a profitable and safe investment
for all classes the First Mortgage 7-30 Gold
Bonds of the Northern Pacific Railroad Com
pany, bearing Seven and Three Tenths per
cent. gold interest (more than per cent. cur
rency), and secured by first and only mort
gage on the entire road and equipments, and
on more than 5000 Acres of Land to every
mile of track, or 500 Acres of Land to each
$1,000 Bond. The highest current prices will
be paid for U. s. Five-Twenties, and all other
marketable Securities received in exchange.
Pamphlets, maps and full information will be
Co, Philadelphia, New York and Washing.
ton, and by most Banks and Bankers through
out the country.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-08-18

Is IT MEDIcTNEf-A friend OF ours, who halls
from one of the upper districts of South Carolina,
called at the Pick Office, and, among other novel
ties, he mentioned "Wolfes Aromatic Schiedam
Schnapps and stated as fact that in his section
of the country, nearly all of the physicians, in
tain cases. when they deemed ardent spirits neces-
sary to prolong life, invariably used these
" Schnapps" justly regarding 1t as the only spirits
that cOuld he procured pure and unadulterated.
He also stated that this medicine or " Schnapps"
was becoming the only beverage sold on the great
stage or railroad routes. He Gays those physicians
who have used and analyzed It, state that for dis
Incompatible.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-08-18
Hints TO HOrsemen and Farmers.

A writer in Heath and Home says
"Wash the breasts and all places on
your horses and working cattle with
strong decoction of white oak bark boiled
down very strong. Wash a few times
where the harness comes, and it will
toughen the skin and prevent gals. If
the harness wears the hair from your
horse, have the harness properly and
thoroughly soaped and cleaned, and then
oiled with neat'sfoot oil blackened with
two tablespoonfus of ivory-black TO a
quart of oil. After the oil has been on a
few hours, take sponge, soap, and water,
and wash off the surplus oil, and your
harness will be clean to handle. Use sweet
oil on patent. leather pads and binders
Give your horses warm bran-mash,
mixed with little salt, every Saturday
night, except when green grass is fed.
Clean out the gravel stones and dirt from
the shoes every night with a stable hook,
made of i inch round iron, six inches
long. The hook needs to be bent only
half round Stuff the horses feet with
COW manure, clay, and salt twice week
in dry weather. Have him shod monthly
by the best of farriers, although you drive
ten miles 10 find him. No horse can be
driven freely unless his feet are in first
class order. The feet, like the foundation
Of building, are the first thing to look
at in purchasing, and if the horses feet
are unsound, don't buy at any price. Your
time is too valuable to lose with tender
footed animal. Discharge any man who
has no judgement and fidelity in the care
and use of a horse. Carriage t0ps.-Use
oil extracted from the entrails and cook.
ing Of fowls, and add little ivory-black.
1t is far better than neat s-foot or other oil,
and an occasional application will keep
your carriage top in perfect order. Soap
off the oil after it has been applied few
hours. For the axles, use castor oil in
warm weather, and sperm oil in cold
weather, and wipe surplus from axles and
nuts clean before and after using"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-08-18

RAND, MoNALLY & Co.'S RAILWAY
GUIDE is out for August with frontispiece, a
handsome engraving of Niagara Falls This work
is becoming justly popular, both as a railway
guide and reference book. II not only gives the
time tables Of 300 railroads, but the population,
general situation, newspapers, banks, manufac-
tnring interests and hotels OF $50 railroad and
river towns. Sample copies will be sent to any
address, by the publishers, 81 Clark street, Chica-
go, upon receipt of 25 cents and Fix cents po o,tage
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-08-18

Don't stand aghast with awe and fear, eyes
wide open, hair on end, and fingers tightly
clinched, with the idea that these mysterious
symbols are cabalistic signs, and represent
some secret organization of masked demons,
who carry terror and dismay with their mid
night prowlings, and disperse on the dawn Of
morning. Mol They are only the initials of
DIR. Plerce's Golden Medical Discovery, that
pleasant medicine, which has acquired Ma
tional reputation, and proven so efficacious
in Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Consumption
and kindred diseases For these complaints
1t has no equal Sold by all druggists. $40
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-08-18

INHERITED DIsEAsEs.-The number of
transmissibe complaints is larger than is
generally supposed. Not only scrofula and
consumption, but rheumatism, gout, liver
complaint, constipation, cerebral affections
and probably dyspepsia, are inheritable.
Fortunately, however, these terrible heir
looms may be got rid Of Cut or the entail
with DIR. WALKERS VINEGAR BITTERs,
This powerful Vegetable Alternative and
Invigorant, is also blood depurent. 1t
removes that transmitted poison from the
circulation and cures what are called consti-
tutional disorders.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-08-18

j. V. FARwELL q Co., Chicago, are daily
receiving large additions to their immense
stock of dry goods, woolens, dress goods,
notions, hosiery, gloves, etc, and are prepared
to do larger business than any dry goods
house west of New York. The quality and
prices of their goods suit the trade of the
Northwest, and attract the best class of Gus
toners.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-08-18

OFFICERS and Soldiers who served in the
army, physicians, surgeons, and eminent men
and women everywhere, join in recommend
ing JohnsOn's Anodvne Lininlent to be the best
internal and external family medicine ever
invented. That's our experience.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-08-18

There is a colored woman preaching
in South Carolina who during the last
five years has raised money sufficient to
build two large churches and establish
three Sunday Schools The local papers
state that She is an eloquent speaker.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-08-18

PERRY DAvIs' PAIN KILLER ia an excellent
regulator of the stomach and bowels, and should
always be kept hand, especially at this of
the year, when so many suffer from bowel COM
plants. There is nothing so quick TO relieve in
attacks OF Cholera.
Sold at only 25 cents bottle, by merchants gen.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-08-18

ALL the year round Steriddn's CdUalrv Con.
dition PolOders should be given to horses that
are "kept up" To horses and cattle that
Craze IN Summer, they should only be given
in Winter and Spring,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-08-18
LSS. Health and Strength.
crooks wv INiES SFARl
Throat and Lungs.

For ten years DR.. Crooks Wine Of Tar hAs
been tested and proved IN Thousands of cases, ca
pable Of curing all Diseases d ths Threat iaa LungE
performing wonderful cures. Will you let preJu'
ldice prevent you from being cured also
DR.. CROOKS WINE or TAR is rich in the medioin'
Il qualities of Tar, combined with vegetable in
tredents Of undoubted value. 1t rapidly restores eF
iaustSd strength cleanses the Stomach, relaxes the
aver and puts them TO work, causes the food 70
ligest, and makes pure blood If you are afflicted
any way, we know the fs-aving tonic properties OF
Or. Crooks Wine Of Tar, are what you need.
Itcures all Coughs and colds and its many wonder
u cures Of AE.hna and Bronehitis have caused many
call it specific for these complaints. Threat all
nents require but few doses. All suffering from
ensump.ion or any Disease Of the Lungs should remem-
Ier that DR.. Crooks Wine of Tar has cured many
ases pronounced incurable.
TheWsai and pebIlits.sd should remember it reno
s.ss and invigoratss the SYSTEM and ia hsslhgvins
nd appetits-reStoring.
Il also cures Liver and kidney Complaints, and by
to healthy action on the Stomach, removes pyF
spsia Try one bottle. Take only DR.. CROOKS
Vine Of Tar. Sold by Druggists.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-08-18
Census Statistics.

THE following table gives the popula-
tion of each of one hundred and thirty
four of the largest cities of the United
States. 1t shows all the cities having
population of ten thousand and upward
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-08-18
Illustrated by Fine Engravings

In its columns. Engineers Master Mechanics and Mann
facturers find these illustrated descriptions of the grGatt
value.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-08-18
jennings Seminary,

At Aurora, H. offers best Of advantages in English,
Classics, Book keeping and Music. Send Tor circulars.
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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-08-18
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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-08-18

This paper is prepared by corps Of Editors of special
qualifications, and every pansis ndspens
able every Railroad Man. Itis saltogether Independents
avoids all undue putting of men or corporations gives
fully and imparay, aims especially TO give prdct
cal Information which will directly aid Its readers In the
rosccuton of their business Business men find in the
AmBoAD GAZETTE the earliest Information of theop0
gofnew stations railroads in of construction,
dare thus enabled to establish relations with such towns
mtho beginning of their existence.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-08-18
A Cure for Colo in Horses
in. HARRIS & CO., Cincinnati, 0.

~ FOR SALE BY ALL MEDICINE DEALERS.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-08-18
THE
RAILROAD GAZETTE.
WEEKLY JOURNAL OF

he attention or Rasoad Men is ca ed to this Journal
which is believed to be at this time
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-08-18

Proper attention is given TO the
Relation OF Railroads to the Community and
Railroad Legislation,
Relations Of Companies to their Employees, and neh
SeperaI Rights and Duties.

Aud also 10 the
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-17
A PUBLIC PARK.

An evident necessity with this growing
oity. ia a public park, place where the rich
and poor, the capitalists and isoorers, the
lame. the hals, can visit with impanisy, and
all can be proud Of The alliance with
Moline, should it be contaminated, will in
crease the necessity for park. Fifteen
thousand people without public place OF
resort. Why there isn't a county seat III
the state out whet has nicer ''Puoilc
square" than this city eau boast OF We
want no magnificent parks, ss the "Ientrs!
of New York City or the Commons OF
Boston, now. They will come in due timer
but what is needed is q place OF common
resort, fitted up in style worthy the con
solidated city of Rock Island year hence.
To be sure we have 9 magnificent park
on the Island. But this is not
strictly public. Some formalities have
to be observed before visit to it is allowed
And, beside, it requires considerable exer
ton and causes much fatigue to Wait the
beauties of the Island Park on foot.
What can be done, should be, for our OWL
benefit and enjoyment. Some two hundred
members of the press of this State will pass
a dav or two il our city next month. II
they desire to see our Park, what shall we
do? Shall we take them to the Island snt
palm off Uncle Sans property as our own
A piece of ground on the neutral territory
| lying between this city and Moline, should
be secured aud improved. Nature has fav
ored us in the formation of the land in tina
locality. But liGtle effort would be required
10 make one Of the most beautiful parks
And right there, is the place where
the park will be available to all the resi-
dents of Rock Islaad.
When the cities of Rock Island and Mo
line are consolidated, as all can see they
must be, and that too at no distant day, {
park in common will tend to increase thu
good feelings between the citizens of boil
places, and judicious use of little spare
capital now, would result in bringing abou
the best of understanding then.
Some one should bring this subject befor
the Board of Trade at its next meeting. "
hope that they will give the subject thei
attention, and we trust that the affair wi
end in giving US q union park, and one tina
will ompare fsvorsbly with Uncle Sans.