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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-26

about Acapulco Meiia at once started
on run to the scene of action, some 400
yards off, and few minutes later the
town police, followed soon after by the
Federal troops from the castle, were on
the ground. More than five minutes
could not have elapsed from the closing
of the battle TO the time when the author.
tiles reached their posts. AS usual in
such cases, the police and their allies
came too late.
They got to the fatal field only in time
to pick up the dead and wounded, but
not early enough to arrest on the spot or
follow up anyone who could be imme.
diately recognized as u participator in
the dreadful tragedy. One of the assas-
sins, who was desperately wounded and
could not get out of the way, was taken
into custody and placed in close confne-
ment. His deposition was taken, in
which, of course, It appeared he figured
as a spectator only. A couple of other
wounded men were apprehended, but as
nobody appeared to implicate them the
prosecution may be looked upon as aban.
dOned
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-26
THE ELEPHANTS SERMON.
(An ApoIogue---From the spanish Of
VrfarfeN

(An ApoIOgue.--From the spanish OF
Yriarte.)
In olden times, when--it is said
The humblest Of the brute creation
(Though not in school or college bred)
Possessed the art OF conversation,
The elephant, as chief High Priest
OF brutes the proper ceasor moiVbi-
Assembled every bird and beast,
And plainly laid their faults before 'em.
Some were OF vanity accused
Though none by name the priest addresses),
And some their talents had abused
BY Incidence or wild excesses.
And some were charged with envious minds
And some with foolish ostentation;
And not few the censor finds
Convict Of wanton depreciation;
And some, the Elephant declares,
Are basely cruel and malicious;
Some fail to mind their own affairs;
And most, in some respect, are vicious
The faithful Hound, the trusty Horse,
The constant Dove, the modest Linnet,
The sermon hear without remorse;
Nay, find deal of pleasure in It'll
In brief, the best of all the crowd
Are charmed to hear the wise projection;
The others frown, or rave aloud,
Or hang their heads in deep detection!
The Wolf and Tiger howl in wrath
To hear the parsons faithful chding;
The Serpent Kisses in his path;
The Worm goes wriggling to his hiding;
The Wasp and Hornet buzz their spite;
The Monkey mocks with hideous grinning
The Fox goes sneaking out Of sight
To wait another chance for SHINING
"Ah-well!" the Elephant exclaims,
Though i'll enough ye seem to bear it
(Remember l have called no names)
Whom the coat fits may take and wear it!
John @. Sare, in ". Y. Ledger.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-26
Wheeler & Wilson's
ROtay-HOOk LOCk-StitCh
SEWING MACHINES.
MORE THAN
100000
OF THEIR
Family Machines
IN USE.
KIM VJSEo
AQlaTtGT Of a CGltQTy'S Trial has
Demonstrated Their Superiority.

"WHEELER6 WILSON'S 'S NEW NO.
6 MACHINE must eUeatudiiy sNperSede all
others nO1o run 3cih trtich it comes IN cOmpe
taioB. We recommend for 10 the highest
alodrd ,ohtch 10 is in tie pOloer Of the Insti-
tttte to best0lO."-From the unanimous Re-
port of the five Judges of the American
Institute, New York, 1874.
The Board of Managers unanimously APP
proved the report, and recommended for
this machine the Gold Medal oftte Institute.
The Board of Direction unanimously
approved this recommendation, and
awarded the Gold MeddI to Wheeler s.
Wilson, the only gold medal awarded for
a Sewing Machine by the American In
stitute for many years.
The austrian Official Report of the Tien.
M Exposition pronounced 10 "Ho marcel Of
the Exposition" and ddded "His untUersdl
machine se1os the hoGUiest leather harness ana
tic, finest gauzo 'etth a truly peaH stttct."
The Grand NedaJ Of Progress aods a,0ar6-
ed for 1t.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-26

BRONCHITIS, OR CHRONIC SORE THRoAT.-
1t is attended with irritation of the bronchial
tubes, which convey the air we breathe into
the lungs. This irritation produces sore
throat, hoarseness, coughing, and sometimes
splitting of matter streaked with blood. If it
is neglected it will extend down to the lungs,
and settles into confirmed Consumption. Al,
lens Lung Balsam will be found a most val.
liable remedy for curing this disease, and pre-
vent its running into Consumption.
For sale by all Medicine Dealers.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-26

CURE FOR AsTHMA.-I see that some
one, In your valuable paper asks, for a cure
for asthma. l have been afflicted with that
dreadful disease for forty-four years, and
never found relief until last summer. In
looking over the Journal and Messenger, one
of your city papers, I saw a notice of'"D.
Langells' Asthma Cure. One trial package
free" l sent and received by return mail, and
it gave me relief in five minutes. Ny case
was one Of the very worst Do not fail to send
for it, God bless d. Langells for his remedy.
His address is, "D. Langells, Apple Creek,
Wayne County, Ohio" A SUBsCRIBER,
RIsING S1rN Ind
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-26

The California wool product for
1874 was little short of 40, 900, 900 pounds,
against u 900, 900 in 1878 and 23,O00,00O
in 1882. OF this total 100000 was
sent cut of the State, 100000 by rail, an
item of no small magnitude and profit in
the traffic of the Pacific Railroad. The
exported crop returned SO, 100, 900, which
is less per pound than in the previous
year, but still good price.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-26

The PIANO HARP CABINET ORGAN is a
new invention, combining three and one.
half octaves of a piano-forte, or of an in
strument with tones between those of
the piano and the harp, with the organ.
II is a beautiful instrument, costing but
little more than the organ. The Mason
& Hamlin Organ Co. are not able to man
ufacture 1t rapidly enough to supply the
demand
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-26
Wheeler & Wilson's Sewing Machines.

We call attention to the Wheeler &
wilson advertisement in our columns.
This wellknown Company has the most
advantageous facilities for supplying the
public with Sewing Machines, on as favor
able terms as the business will allow.
They warrant all their work, and It is a
matter OF importance to the purchaser to
deal with Company whose position and
permanence give assurance that their
guaranty Will be fulfilled. They have
agencies and offices throughout the civ
illzed world for furnishing needles, thread
ana other necessary supplies, and have
an established reputation for reliability
and fair dealing.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-26

in young or old, married or single, at the
dawn of womanhood or the change of liIe,
Dr.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription manifests
such positively remedial influence as to call
forth the loudest praise from all who use it.
Mr.. JOHN A. kinney, druggist, of Knob
Noster, Mo, writes as follows:
DIR. PIERCE, Buffalo, MY: Dear Sir-Your
medicines sell better than any other keep
and give universal satisfaction. The people
are especially delighted with your Fayorite
Prescription, and 1t seems to be a favorite
among all that have ever used it," It is sold
by druggists and dealers in medicines.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-26

THE proprietOrs of Johns0ns Anodln,e Lini-
ment, Parsons Pwgative IGlls and SheridGn's
Cdyalyy Condition Po1Oders, have published a
readable and instructive pamphlet, which
may be had free by mail.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-26

RUFUS CHAPMAN, of Liberty, Me-, had
stiff leg, bent at the knee, iimbered and
strengthened by the use of Johnson's Anodyne
LiniYleLt
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-26
FIrst-CIass Firm,
From the Grand Rapids (Mich.) Eagle

hAbih Nho NIdilu lNhplus AnllCI.) EuBlt
The celebrated advertising agency of s. NJ.
Pettengill II Co. is one of the most colossal
business institutions in the country, and its
central office at 81 Park row, New York city,
opposite the City Hall Park and the new Post
office building, is an establishment stranger
ought to visit If he really desires to see all the
lions when he visits Great Gotham. Mr..
Pettengill, the head Of the firm, was trained to
is practical printer and publisher, is q man
ofhigh moral character, OF marked business
talent and possesses the strictest honor and
integrity. Hence in the quarter of n century
and little more-that he has been i'm bust
ness he has built up the largest business OF
the kind in the country or the world. He be-
gan business in Boston in 1S49; in 1852 ne
went to New York to start second office re.
taining his interest in his Boston office, and
since that time he has remained in New York.
In 1873 he started branch office in Phladel-
phia, which is q most successful institution,
a great advantage to business men, though
not by any means so large and important a
business house as the New York agency
In all the time that Mr.. Pettengill has been
in business he has seldom or never had a dis
pute with customer or patron. Prompt in
his payment TO publishers, fully posted as to
the needs Of advertisers, possessing the con.
| fidence of all the publishers in the country
and of nearly all the business men who ad.
vertise, giving his business his constant per.
sonal attention, it is no wonder the firm OF
s. Nj. Pettengill IL Co. stand at the head oi
their business. And advertisers who would
make the most of their money, who would
be successful and prudent in their advertising
| cannot do better than patronize the firm.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-26

IF you want the best Elastic Truss for rup-
ture, write to Pomeroy 81 Co., IA B'dway, n. Y.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-26

PRUssING's White Wine Vinegar Works, es.
tablished in 1913, are the largest in the world.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-26

MEDICAL ADvERTIsING.-Th medical
profession are Outspoken in their de-
nunciation of the system of medical ad.
vertising, and declare that any medicine
that is advertised is fraud. How thor.
oughly inconsistent and unfair is such an
argument The men who are so loud in
their criticisms are those who adUerttse
themselves as medical saUans by ostenta.
tious display; splendid residences with
massive door-plates; fast horses and
costly carriages. DIR. J. WALKER, of
California, an old practitioner, respected
alike for his skill and conscientious indie.
pendence, dares to differ; and having dis.
covered in his VINEGAR BTTTERs--a pure.
ly herbalistic medicine, free from all
spirituous poisons-a wonderful specific
for numerous disorders, advertises the
same for the relief of his fellow-man,
cd 20 hnrna out in his declarations nf
its many virtues by thousands of in.
valids who are being cured of disease
by its use. 27
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-26

GLEN FLORA MINERAL WATER.--Wo
discovery; cures when all else fails. Write
Tor circular. r. III. Parks, Waukegan Ill.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-26

subscriptions to the loan asked for
by the city of Paris amounted TO 1O,500,-
UOO,0 ,0O0 francs, or, in our money, $780,
600 900. Only 250,0OO,0OO francs was
asked for.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-26

N. 7. Supreme Court has confirmed its in
junction against an imitation OF the prepara-
tion of Witch Hazel, known as Ponds Extract
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-26

1HE NORTHWESTERN HoRsE-NAIL Co.'S
-" Finished" Nail is the best in the world.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-26

Next to the Mont. Cenis tunnel the
Hoosac is the longest in the world, being
only 800 feet less than five miles in
length.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-26

BURNETT's COCAINE is the best and CHEAP
est hair dressing in the world.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-26
A Fish Story.

In the Missouri River directly opposit,
Forest City, there is large island, anC
| in the center OF that island is a largo
pond, which, until few days since, rested
in peace, undisturbed by the rude alarms
of transgressing world. But the cold
spell which came down upon the lust
and unjust with zeal never before re-
membered put its seal upon the bosom
of that fair lake-which vulgar and
contaminating people have miscalled a
pOnd-to the depth Cf two feet. There
has never been a thing sealed up that
somebody didn't want to burst open to
see what was in it, and so it was in this
instance. The island lake, which had
remained inviolate through time, was
visited by Jones Lockridgc, who keeps
the Forest City Hotel, and the seal
broken
When the ice was removed the space
beneath was found to be literally packed
with fish of all sizes and descriptions.
from the common cat, weighing forty.
five pounds, TO an animated silver not
much larger than pin. There were fish
with shOvels where their noses ought to
be, sword fish, red fish, black fish and
white fish, and fish of all colors and
degrees. Some of them had scales
ana some SKINS, ike catnSh, and others
yet rejoiced in a covering resembling
that of the muskrat-but they were fish,
for all that.
Then the story flew all over the coun-
try, and people from far and near came
down upon the island, armed with guns,
spears, harpoons and lances, and all
kind and manner of vehicles, on horse
back and on foot. There came brave
men and fair women, big boys and girls
and smaller ditto; there, also, could be
seen children in arms, and all strong in
one intent-to get away with those fish,
for these days are Lent.
1t is supposed that there must be some
connection with this lake and the Mis-
souri, River if not with regions more re.
mote and deeper down into the bowels
of the earth. Many of the fish taken
from this place were of varieties un-
known in this section of the country, and
no one has yet been found who can class
them, or who has seen their resemblance
elsewhere. All in all, this fish-pond is, r
In all seriousness, remarkable discov-
cry, and one that should be thoroughly
looked intO.--lSt JOseDh MOL G0zstfe. -
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-26

RE1lhRIE Resident Agents, Ladies' or Gen.
LIiH b6 2 nemen, 70 sell an article indispen
Sample free by express receipt of 81 Circulars and
terms free. DrsPrice CO2IS W.Randolph.st Chicago
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-26

On Fort street car yesterday boy
made sudden grab among the straw,
caught something, and as he Strengthened
up he inquired: Who's lost a fifty-cent
piece" Seven men held out their hands
to him and four more wanted to, but felt
afraid. There was a painful pause, and
then the boy unclasped his hand and ex-
hibited pants button. Seven men sud
denly sank back TO mediate and the
other four INDUCED in winks.--DetrOtt
Paper
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-26
" Until Goods Are Sold.

Mn A AGENTS WANTED EvERYwHERE.--Th
TN u choicest in the worid-Importers prces-larg.
liza est Company In America-stape article pleases
eyeryOoay-trade tncreaslng ng-best INDUCEMENTS
don't waste time-send for Circular to ROBERT
WELLS, 43 Vesey St, New York. p. o. Box 1857.
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RITLEs sM0TaUNs. PISTOLS "a REvoLvERs,

or any and every kind. Send stamp w
for Catalogue. Address Great Western Cur
and Pistol Works. PITT y URGHs "a.
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Will, YOU LEARN to write as fast as you
~ 49, can talkY Subscribe 70 twelve Short
NO, AMERICAN SHORTHAND ASSOCIATION,
2O4 W. washington Street, CHICAGO.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-26
WHEELER & WILSON'S

What thc Leading Manufacturers of
Boots and Shoes Say OE
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-12-22
x II Brandy.

Scarcely a day passes" said a
Frencbman to me, that the Prince
Bismarck does o receive a present
of some sort. But, thus. be has a
manner peculiar to himself when he
wishes TO have something and doesn't
care to pay for it The last day of
the season Of the Reichstag be goes
to meet the members from Nordbau-
sen, a locality where they manufac-
ture brandy which is said will make
the dead speak Gentlemen, de-
lighted to see you saws he to them,
with a hearty welcome, inquiries
warmly all about the health of their
families, and regrets that he is una
BILE to visit them at home. by the
way, how goes business? Do the
famous distilleries of Nordhausen
sustain their ancient reputation? |
once drank brandy that came from
there, of magnificent bouquet and linn
pidity, the memory of which still
clinps to me-" Your Excellency,n
eagerly replied The members, Eve
hope very soon to prove to you that
we still march in the glorious steps
of our ancestors, and that the famous
brandy of Nordhausen has not lost its
unrivaled reputation" Two days sf-
ter a small barrel Of brandy is placed
10 the cellars of the Prince, and a
letter from the distillers of Nordhau-
sen begs him to accept this feeble
mark of their admiration and svmpa-
thy.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-12-22
A PetrIficd Forest in Nevada.

From David Rideout, who has been en-
gagged in preparing assertion OF a petrifed
tree for the Centennial Exhibition, we
learn the following relative TO the petrih-
ed forest in the desert of northwestern
Humboldt.
On the plain, about thirty miles west of
the Blackjack mountains, stands one OF
he greatest natural curiosities ever dis
covered in Nevada. II is a peirihed for
est, In which the siumps of many of the
trees, now changed into solid rock, are
still standing. There are no other trees
or vegetation of any kind other than stun
ted sage brush in the vicinity. Some OF
those ancient giants of a forest which flour
ished perhaps thousands of years ago,
when the climate OF Nevada was undoubt-
edly more favorable for the luxuriant
vegetation than al present, rival in size
the trees OF California. Stumps, trans
formed into solid rock, stand in an up
right position with their roots imbedded
in the soil, as when growing, measured
from 10 to 26 feet in circumference the
ground in the vicinity is strewn with
trunks and limbs, which retain the natural
shape and site. Mr.. Rideout, determined
10 secure a section of one OF these trees ior
the Centennial Exhibition with two other
men spent twelve days cutting it from the
the stump. This was accomplished by
drilling all around the tree and separating
it with wedges. The specimen is 3 feet
high and Is feet in circumference, and its
estimated weight is three tons. II stands
on the stump from which it was severed,
ready TO be loaded on a wagon. Mr..
Rideout does not feel able TO incur the ex-
pense OF bringing it by team TO the rail
road, though he had once made arrsn.e-
ments to do so. He is anxious to call the
attention of the Centennial Commission
ers TO the matter, and see if they wont
furnish the means to get it to the railroad.
The country in which it is situated is an
inviting field for geologists.- Wiaasmn5ca
Nevada Steer State.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-12-22
Combat between n Serpent and a Raj.

4 friend yesterday gave US an &C.
count of a desperate fight which be
recently witnessed between a cotton
mouth or highland moccasin snake,
about three and a half feet long, and
a large rat. The fight had evidently
been going on under the picking
room Of a gin house, near which our
friend and a companion were stand
ing. In the struggle the combatants
came from beneath the house and
within a few feet of them. The rat
was evidently the assailing party,
and would rush upon bis antagonist
with the fury of a small hyena. The
snake would occasionally make its
coil, and strike the rat, knocking him
two feet. Nothing daunted, howev-
er, be would return to the assault,
oiting the snake wherever be could
catch hold, and shaking him like a
terrier killing a rat. At times the
snake would get him in its folds, but
the little fellow would struggle out
from the dangerous embrace. Both
combatauts seemed totally oblivious
of the presence of the gentlemen, al
though they followed after them only
FIVE or six feet distant. The snake
frequently endeavored to escape by
climbing a cotton stalk, but the rat
would seize him BY the tail. tearing
the flesh away and finally pulling
him down, though several times the
snake lifted him owe a foot from the
ground. They fought in this man
ner at least fifty yards across the
patch Of cotton .At length the snake
stretched itself out, to all appearan-
ces dead, when the rat took q posi-
ton two or three yards of, and qui-
city sat down and licked himself,
keeping a keen eve on the gentlemen,
though apparently without m fear
of them. Que of them struck the
snake on the head, which killed il.
even it it were not dead before. The
flesh was almost entirely torn of for
at least a foot up its tsil, which was
done while it was climbing cotton
stalks. The gentlemen left, and were
absent half an hour. On their re-
turn TO see what bad finally become
Of the victorious rat, neither rat mol
dead snake was to be seen, and they
were satisfied that the former had
dragged of bis dead enemy, but
whether to eat it or not could not be
known.-Shrereport (Lo.) Times.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-12-22
The BootbIack,s Story.

When a dozen newsboys and boot
blacks had collected ON the Custom
House stairs yesterday, and when
each one had got tired of jaw-break-
ers and popcorn balls Little Eng
lishn remarked:
"Sposen jim CocoaDut tells US q
story
"Sposen," remarked all the 9TH
ers.
well, gentlemen" remarked Jim,
after q few digs at his head, Il will
tell you q true story about a girl
Her name was Marier, and she had
WALLER hair, blue eyes, small feet, and
she was worth a million dollars"
an stamps" asked Cross-Eyed
Dick.
''In clean cash, rights in the Nv
ings bank" answered Jim. This
gal was an orphan, with 10 u to
boss her around, and if she wanted
to be out ill eleven o'clock at night,
she could. There IA piles of fell
lers after her to marry her, but she
stuck up her nose at the hull caboo-
die.
WHAT fur?" anxiously inquired
Fire Cracker Tom.
What fur? Whv, she knew they
loved her money instead Of herself.
She wanted some one to love her
earnestly and like gosh. Well, one
day when she was going down to the
postofice to see if there was any
mail, a runaway horse came along.
Marier tainted away and sat down
10 the road, and she'd have been
broken all to pieces if it hadn't been
for a bootblack bout my size. He
pulled her into a shooting gallery,
brought her 10, and then hired a bull
omnibus and took her home.n
And they fell ia love and were
finally married" remarked ~Suspender
johnson.
NO, my Acknowledged" sad
ly replied Jim: "gin him ten cents p
And is that sll?" exclaimed
three or four voices.
"All she gave him, and that turn
ed out to be counterfeit"
There was a long period of ST.
lence, aud then Cocoanut Jim contin-
ued:
(Which is a lesson to US never to
marry girl worth a million dol
lars.n
And we never shalt" they SOL
EMMY replied.-Detrot Free Press.