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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-18

STATISTICS SHOW that of the thousands
who die annually a large proportion are
destroyed, not by old age, or by the natu-
raj exhaustion of vitality, but through in
temperance, or disregard, either on the
part of the sufferer or his parents, of the
simplest laws of nature. Such being the
case-and figures cannot misrepreSent tacts
the conclusion is that, were the causes of
intemperance, its kindred vices and dis
regard of natural laws removed, the aver
age length of the human lifetime would
be extended proportionately. What agent
most rapidly, ha1mIessLy and certainly will
eradicate these vices, or the tendency to
them, is the question, which has been as
thoroughly and persistently agitated as has
the search for the Philosophers stone.
The discovery has been made by DR.. JO-
seph Walker, whose widely-known VINE
GAR BITTERs are accomplishing wonders
which the old-fogy doctors never dreamed
of. Try them and judge for yourself, as
thousands are doing all over the country.
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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-18
pIsreupoc, IN the Family.

One of the dangers Of homo life Is the
habit of disrospcct, which Is bred by fa-
miliarity. People who are all beauty and
sunshine for crowd Of strangers, for
whom they have not the faintcst affection,
nre all ugliness and gloom for their own,
by whose love they live. The pleasant
little prethnesscs Of dress and personal
adornmont which mark the desire to
please arc put on only for the admiration
of those whose admiration goes for moth
ing, while the house companions are
treated only 90 the ragged gowns and
threadbare coats, the touzlod hair and
stubbly beard, which, II marking The case
and comfort Of home, mark also the indif-
ference and disrespect which do so much
damage to the sweetness and delicacy Of
the daily life And what is true OF tho
dress is truer still of the manners and tenn
pers of home, in both Of which we find too
often that want Of respect which seems to
run side by side with real affection and
the custom Of familiarity. Parents and
up-hringers do not pay enough attention
TO this in the young. They allow habits
OF disrespect TO be formed-rude, rough,
insolent, impatient--aDd salve over the
sore with the stereotyped excuse: They
mean nothing by it'-which, If we look
at il Alright, is no excuse at all for If they
do really mean nothing by It, and their dis
respects not what IL seems to be, the result
of strong anger, uncontrollable temper, but
Is merely habit, then II ought TO be con
quercd without loss of time, being merely
a manner that hurts all parties alike. But
five analyze il we shall find that the Sc
cret Of the fine manner of the upper classes
resides in the dignified respect they not
only demand for themselves but pay to
nfhorp A htrh .hra1 AnrgOn anprV dOpq
not brawl and scold like a fish.wife, and
the steel with which one Of the superior
people" wounds his opponent is polished,
keen, deadly, il you will, but not brutal
Perhaps if we could get II firmly implant.
cd as an article Of belief that disrespect is
an objectionable vulgarity we should be
quicker to mend our ways and to pay the
tribute we all claim for ourselves as our
inalienable duo from others, as also their
inherited and inallensble rlght.-7Hs
Golden Age.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-18
Danger OF Tin Vessels for Cooking
Acid Fruit and Vegetables.

In a paper addressed to the French
Academy of Sciences DR.. FoTdos gives
the results of some experiments on tin
vessels used in laboratories and hospitals
and even in private families for infusions
and similar purposes. These utensils
generally contain lead in certain proper
tions, and it was, therefore, desirable to
learn how far that poisonous metal might
be injurious to the health in the long
run. Dr. Fordos began by introducing
water acidulated with 1 per cent. acetic
acid into tin can provided with lid.
After letting it stand for few days he
observed on the inner surface of the ves-
sci slight white deposit, which was
soluble in the acidulated water, and COM
municated to it all the characteristics of
a lead solution; iodide of potassium,
yielding yellow precipitate, sulphuric
acid a white one and sulphuretted hydro
gen black one. Nevertheless, the lat.
ter test is not reliable, since it causes a
dark precipitate with o salt of tin like
wise dissolved in the liquid The exist
ence of salt of lead in the white de-
posit is, however, sufficiently proved. II
is confirmed in another way: If the in
ner sides of the vessel be rubbed with q
piece of a clean, wet paper, q solution oi
iodide of potassium will turn it yellow
In certain experiments crystallized salt
of lead was detected at the bottom OF
the jug. In other series of experiments
wine and vinegar were tried; they both
became charged with lead, as they dis
solved the lead salt deposited on the
sides. Again, tartario lemonade left fol
twenty -four hours in the vessels became
impregnated with lead; hence DR.. Fordo'
concludes that in alloys of tin and leat
both metals are attacked, the latter be
ing generally the first, when in contac
with the atmosphere and acid liquids
such as wine, vinegar, lemonade, etc,
and that consequently there may be Sc
rious danger in using such alloys, eithe
IN the shape of vessels or in tinnin!
culinary utensils.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-18

decays 30 much more readily that II is
even better for the succeeding crop than
sod which has become old and tough
from late moving, or from being tramped
by cattle and sheep in late fall, winter
and spring. The gist of this plan,
wherever IL has succeeded, has been In
keeping the grass uncropped all the
spring, and where this is faithfully adhered
to the additional growth of clover will
sometimes warrant plowing for Early
Rose potatoes as late as the middle Of
June. The heat of docaying roots and
tops brings the crop forward rapidly and
insures greater porosity and moisture in
the soil ut the critical period of forming
the tuber. II not only gives the crop the
full advantages of its own decomposi-
tion, but also makes soluble fertilizing
elements in the soil which might other
wise have remained inert for years.
We think farmers will find that how
ever old and tough their sod land may be
they will have to bring it as nearly as
possible to the condition of newly
seeded field. Very little benefit comes
from sod that has been constantly
eaten bare and trampled down by farm
animals. The droppings of neither cattle
nor sheep are worth so much on the land
as Jne clover tney are destroying DeCause
there is no way to distribute animal ma
nure so evenly as grass can be made TO
grow on a field, and because, further,
where soil is heavy a small quantity OF
manure cannot produce as great an ef-
feet as it would if applied to land already
rich enough in carbonaceous manures.
The fact has been frequently noted that
Canada thistles plowed under just as
they are coming into blossom will rot so
fast as to destroy the roots, and will also
greatly improve the fertility of the field.
Flowing after the thistle stems have be-
come woody and harsh will frequently
kill the thistles, but it is not so good for
the soil
An important advantage of plowing
clover early is that the land is better
| fitted to reseed. If delayed till after
harvest good catch of clover is rarely
III.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-18
The Value Of a Young Sod.

FARMERs have lately learned by ex,
perience that il is sometimes good policy
TO allow newly-seeded ground TO get as
large growth as possible in spring
plowing il uader the first, or even the
second, week in June and planting corn
or potatoes. The plan seems wasteful,
as no kind Of grass would get half It's
growth 80 early in the season; but il il
found that this young sward, full Of sap
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-18

GEO. ?. RowELL & Co., Al Park Row, New
York, are, without doubt, the leading Adver-
tising Agents of the United States, and,
therefore, of the world They have, by the
free, liberal and yet well-directed use of
money, built themselves up in the esteem of
Ae leading publishers and advertisers of
the, continent, and by an unusual energy
have succeeded in perfecting in every detail
of the growth and Importance of the news
paper usiness.-Aemphis (Ienn.) appeal.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-18
FACTS WoRru KNowINo.-The Wilso

FACTS WORTH KNowINo.-The Wilson
shuttle sewing machine is to-day the sim
plest, most perfect, most easy operated, best
made, most durable, and in every way most
valuable sewing machine in existence, and 1t
is sold fifteen dollars less than all other first
class machines Machines will be delivered
at any railroad station in this county, free
of transportation charges, if ordered through
the company's branch house at 1917 State
street, Chicago. They send an elegant cata-
logue and chrome circular free on applica-
tion. This company want few more good
AGENTS.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-18

tn The MdrioR County Democrat says
the Democracy, "purifed by defeat and
liberalized by the associations Of the last
several years, tender TO the people prinei.
Piles which, in a republican government,
are eternal, and an honesty of purpose
which has never been snllied." Purified
by defeat" ehg Well, If there is any yir-
tue in defeat as disinfeciant we will try
and purify the Democracy this fall until
chalk would make black mark on lis
fair escutcheon. Come up 10 The polls
prepared - be purified, ,"-D'aliag,vR
(IOl0d) Hapk-Ege,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-18

WILHoFT's Tonic is not panato1-is not
a cure for everything but is a catholicOn for
maarious diseases, and day By day adds
fresh laurels TO its crown of glorious success,
shady banks of our lakes and rivers, are
restored TO their healthy and normal secre-
tions. Health and yigor follow its use and
Chills have taken their departure from every
household whore Wilhoft's Anti-Perodic is
kept and taken. Don't fail to try it, WHEE-
LOCK, FINJAY IL Co., Propretors, New
Orleans.
FoR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-18

derived some benefit from the use of SIM
MONS LIVER REGULATOR, and wish to
give it further trial."-HoR. Ale1. II,
Stephens, Ga.
81 have never seen or tried such a simple,
efllcacious, satisfactory and pleasant remedy
in my life."-AL HaiRer, 81. Louis, No.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-18

THE wife in a family much given to
conundrums was one evening asked by
the husband in an excited tone: Why
are all these doors left open?" "I give
it up" instantly replied the lady.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-18

If it rains, and you have no UNI
brella with you, walk 6ercely up TO the
first man you meet carrying one and tell
him; "Give me my umbrella. Where
did you get itS" He will hand it over
at once. This is umbrella bunko.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-18

There was shipped from Phoebe,
New, recently over $l2, 900 in bullion on
two successive days.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-18

PRUssING's well known White Wine Vine
gar received the Worlds Fair premium.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-18

"A man was killed lately in Nevada
mine, and the jury which the Coroner as
sembled rendered the following remarka-
bic verdiet "The deceased came TO his
death from injuries received in tho shaft
Of the Ophir mine; and we, the jury, are
Of the opinion that IL would be better for
the public TO employ a physician who is
not accustomed TO imbibing intoxicating
liquors TO extremes; and also to employ
those who are competent to attend 10 cases
OF amputation without experimenting.
The jury are also Of the opinion that the
foreman of the Ophir mine. Robert Mar.
shall, is deserving of severe censure for
the utter negligence and indifference ex
hibiied by him In not endeavOring 10 as.
certain the cause Of The accident. We are
also Of the opinion that g. Curtis, Super.
intendent, and Mr.. Brophy are very COM
potent officers"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-18
For SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.

JoHNsoN's AROdyne Liniment may be used
to advantage where any Liniment is desira-
BILE. In cases of severe cramps and pains in
tife stomach it is undoubtedly the best arti-
Gle that can be used internally.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-18

HABITUAL constipation leads to the follow
ing results: Inflammation of the kidneys
sick and nervous headache, biliousness, dys
pcpsia, indigestion, piles, loss of appetite
and strength; all of which may be avoided by
being regularin your habits, and taking, say
one of Parsons PuTgGtige Pills nightly fol
four or six weeks
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-18

ONE party 70 a quarrel In coIored
church al Salem, Tenn, squared things
the other day by burning down the church.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-18

DIR, j. Walkers California VIM
egar Bittcrs arc a purely Vegetable
preparation, mado chiefly from the ma
tive herbs found on the lower ranges ot
the Sierra Nevada mountains of Caliior~
MIA, the medicinal properties of which
Il sriseeextFaeted e e.tFs theFefses out tue Aso
of Alcohol. The question is almost
daily asked, "What is the cause of tho
unparalleled success of VINEGAR BIT-
TERsW Our answer is, that they remove
the cause of disease, and the patient re-
covers his health. They are tho great
blood purifier and q fe-giying principle,
a perfect Renovator and Invigorator
of the system. Never before in tho
history of the world has q medicine been
compounded possessing tho remarkable
qualities of VINEGAR BIrTERS in healing the
sick of every disease man is heir to. They
are q gentle Purgative as well as Tonic,
relieving Congestion or Inflammation Of
the Liver end Visceral Organs, IN Bilious
Diseases.
The properties of DR. WALKERS
VINEGAR BIT1'ERs are Aperient, Diaphoretic,
Carminative, Nutritious, Laxative, Ciuretio
Scdative, Counter-Iuitant Sudorltc, Altera-
tive. aud Anti-Bilious.
Il. II. MCDONALD s. CO..
Druggists and Gen. 4 CTS san Francisco California,
and cor. Of Washington ard Charlton SIS y. Y
Sold by all Druggists and Doaiers.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-18
How Water Is Injured by Organic
Matter.

In recent work entitled Scientific
Conversations" ;" by M. Forville, of Paris,
the reason why organic matter becomes a
dangerous constituent of water is thus set
forth:
How does organic matter become dan
gerousf We must not believe that II con-
stitutes, as superficially said, tonic ele-
ment. The phenomenon is more COM
plex. The organic matter in suspension
or in solution creates in the water pc
culiar medium suitable for the develop
ment Of exceedingly small beings of the
genus Vibrio. 1t is no longer mere
water-it is q world of microscopic ami
mails and plants which are born, live and
increase with bewildering rapidity. The
infusoria find in the water calcariOus,
magnetism and ammoniacal salts, and
their maintenance is thus secure. Drink
a drop of this liquid and you swallow
millions of minute beings. But there are
vibrios and yibrios. There are those
which are capable Of setting up putrefac-
tion in our tissues. These are our enc
mics. Let water be placed in contact
with organic remains capable of nourish-
ing these malignant yibrios, and it at
once becomes more dangerous than any
poison.-PoputaE Science Monthly.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-18

SIS $50 si sSs as sSs S Germ; Portland E6ss ASsis: sss
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-06

For a week past the operations in
stocks, and In some Instances of
lowest price III not of least value,
have been large, but how the real
operations may have been we cam
not answer. Al New York paper
notices the Introduction into Wall
street ola new method ofgambling
in stocks, specially adapted to the
use of persons of small means and
less wisdom. One per cent. Is now
the modest sum on the par value
of stock that is required to be de-
posted with broker as guaran-
tee or margin, instead of at least
ten per cent, which was formerly
demanded On the old plan he
risked the entire value Of the stock
involved in his operations, but on
the new one he can lose only tho
little sum he pays down. Thesys-
tenn IS simple and easily learned,
the editor says, and promises to
become as popular as faro or keno.
Several brokers have issued little
pamphlets describing the nature
and advantages Of his new inven-
ton. The possibility Of loss in
doing business with them Is siren
nously denied, while the certainty
of immense profits is portrayed in
glowing colors. How far this mode
of operating has obtained hold on
Third street, says the Philadelphia
Ledgey, we cannot answers but
canton Ia those bractiCinQ on such
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-06

The best thing the sensations
preacher Talmage hasrecently got
off, is the following recipe for
keeping the times hard::"
"Let everybody talk depressing
ly. When any one fails in bust
ness put 1t in all the papers, Let
business men keep up perpetual
complaint. Let us have occasion
al editorials melting bread riots,
and political speeches on the
wrongs of the laboring classes, Let
every body prophesy a hard winter
An awful hard winter. Let us all
talk down instead Of up. Let us
take no account of the fact that
-four is cheap, and that the harvests
are large, and that God is good.
We shall in this way be able to
take another faggot from the poor
man S hearth and knock another
pane Of glass out of his window,
and hinder the manufacturers from
annoying him. Altogether now
ministers, editors, capitalists and
lAborers-let us give a long deep
groan, and keep it going Till next
spring, and the times wilt be as
hard as we could reasonably ex-
pect."
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-06
CNE HUNDRED DOLLARS
I'm GOLD.
FOR THE MAN WHO WILL DUPLI-
CATE OUR PRICES.

Determined to keep up with the times,
and wishing to save the people of Martins
burg and vicinity the trouble and expense
OF running or sending to Baltimore and
elsewhere for their goods, we have pur-
chased one Of The largest and best assorted
stocks that we have ever offered in Mar
tinsburg, and we confidently assert that
we win sell at less than city retail prices
1t is hardly necessary to call attention TO
our Domestic Department, as the enor-
nous business we do in that line attests
the fact that we must SELL CHEAPER
than any Other house in town !; and when
we come to FINE GOODS, the difference
is far greater. We will therefore call at
tention to our LARGE ASSORTMENT of
CARPETS and OIL-CLOTHS, which we
are selling at RUIN0US PRICES. Beau
tiful Ingrains at so, go, 10, so, 90 and
100 per yard; Rag Carpets as low as 90
cents per yard; Floor and Table Oil
Cloths in almost every width. quality and
price. Asplendid line ofDRESS GOODS,
all the latest styles Silks from 81 up ; a
heavy Gros Grain for So, as good as you
can get for 50 Sol in Black Alpacas we
defy competition we have them from 20
cents up to q beautiful Silk Warp for 81.
We have added fine and complete line
of MOURNING GOODS to our stock
Australian Grapes, yard Wide, SO cts all
wool Delaines, single width, 373 cents
do. 2 yards wide, ST, worth $l.50; Blk.
Cashmeres g to $l.50; Honey Comb Bed
Spreads at 81 and up. In Cotton and
Liner D me Damasks, Napkins, Towels,
Hsf ,Aerchiefs, Hosiery, Ribbons, En-
,lderies, Laces, Edgings, Rulings,
.Scarfs and Pins, WE CLAIM THE FIELD.
Our stock ofCassimers, Jeans, Cottonades
and Linen Drills, is large and under the
market Notwithstanding the hard times
we,propose to PUT DOWN PRICES to
suit the times, and sustain our rep uttion
for selling cheaper than any other house
in Msrtinsburg. No trouble to show
goods. d. w. TlMBERLAkE.
April ll--w
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-06
A Kiss I'm Seminary Lam
guagc.

A young lady in the east end,
who has just returned from conf
pleteing her education in Boston,
wanted to kiss her old lover last
night, and her mother objected.
The daughter drew up her form to
its full height, and exclaimed;
Mother, terrible, tragical and
sublimely retributive will be the
course pursued by me II you re-
fuse to allow him to place his ala
baster lips to mine, and enrapture
my immortal soul by imprinting
angelic sensations Of divine bliss
upon the Indispensable member Of
my human physiognomy, and
then kindly allowing me to take a
withdrawal from his beneficent
presence" The mother feebly adj
mitted that her objections were
overruled. - Cincinnati Times.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-06
From the Washington Chronicle
How Mr.. Lincoln FOrg q

An editor of a weekly paper pub
lisked in a little village In MlsSOu-
ri, called at the White House, and
was admitted to Mr.. Lincoln's
presence. He told Mr.. Lincoln
that he was the man who first sug-
gested his name forthe Presidency
and pulling from his pocket an
old, worn, defaced copy OF his pa
per, exhibited an item on the sub
ject. " Do you really think" said
Mr.. Lincoln, that announcement
was the occasion Of my nomina-
ton ?" "Certainly," said the edi-
tor, the suggestion was so Sppor-
tune that it was at once taken up
by other. papers, and the result was
your nomination and election
= All we'll" said Mr.. Linc0ln
with sign and assuming a rather
gloomy countenance, I'm glad
to see yeu and show you this, but
you will excuse me; / am just GO
Ing to the War Department to SEQ
Mr.. Stanton .Well,n said the
editor, II will walk over with
you.v The President. with that
apt good-nature 30 characteristic to
him, took up his hat and said,
"Come along"
When they reached the door of
the Secretary's Office, Mr. Lincoln
turned to his companion and said,
shall have to see Mr.. Stanton
alone, and you must excuse mo-"
and taking him by the hand he
continued, "Good bye; hope you
will feel perfectly easy about hav-
ing nominated me; don't be trou 4
bled about it.; / forgive YOU
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-06

THE CoMINGHOKSE. The w eS-
tern papers speak ofthe great ken-
tuck trotting horse Dick Jameson
having recently been sold by Mr..
James Miller. OF Paris, KY, to a
gentleman in Westchester county,
N. Y. We learn that the horse
since that time has passed into
Mr.. Bonner's stable. In fact, we
understand he was purchased for
Mr.. Bonner in the first place. Dick
Jameson has a record of only 2:26,
but in his race at Cambridge City,
Ind, last October, he trotted the
last half mile in 1:07, and the Ken
lucky people claim that he is the
fastest trotting horse in the world
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-06

T uta small piece OF taliOW III u
spoon, heat it until it becomes
very hot; and pour OH the granu-
lation. The effect is magical. Pain
and tenderness is relieved at once,
and in few days granulations are
all gone the diseased parts dry ana
destitute of all feeling, the edge OF
the nail exposed so as to admit OF
being pared away without any in
convenience.