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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-09-07
The Moa.

1t is difficult to decide, even approx
mately, the date of the last moa, or
whether he survived the last dodo or not
At least, in his case the European is not
responsible for his fate. Many of the
bones found seem so fresh that they may
have lived within the last half century,
but Capt. Cook heard or saw nothing of
them. Still, we may fairly conclude that
they became extinct in the Northern ISL
and, which was comparatively thickly
peopled, and was doubtless the first
settled by man, long before they finally
disappeared in the Southern Island. DR..
Hast strongly supports the view that
these giants were not contemporaneOus
with the present Maori race, but were
exterminated by their Megrite predeces-
sors; yet there is in the museum of the
Philosophical Society of York magnifi-
cent skeleton of DinOrnis gigdnt9us,
found few years since under sand
drift, with many of the integuments and
fragments of skin and hairy feathers re-
naming attached, while large fragments
of an egg or eggs, on which, perhaps, the
parent bird was sitting when over
whelmed by sudden convulson or
earthquake wave, still retain their rich
green color. On another occasion, in the
hands of skeleton, buried in an upright
sitting posture, in a cave, was found the
egg of moa, entire, with a small hole
bored at the end Immediately under the
chin of the skeleton, and preserving all
its freshness of color The egg was
brought to England, but was finally re-
turned to the antipodes to be placed in
mn A hn Oh oil
that of Maori, there seems here proof
of the coexistence of the two, and that
the egg was placed in the hands of a de-
ceased chieftain to supply him with sus-
tenance on his journey to the land of
spirits. 1t has been suggested, on the
other hand, that the egg may have been
placed where it was found as being a
great rarity, the most precious posses
sion of the tribe. But the late Rev. r.
Taylor, who probably knew more OF the
native history and traditions than any
other European, and who collected many
OF the native songs twenty years before
colonization began, has written down
many songs which record the exploits of
Maori heroes in hunting the gigantic
moa; and solitary feather, said to be
the last relic of the bird possessed by the
tribe, was buried with great native
chief, Rauparaha, in 1849. One of the
native legends is based on the story of
chieftain who went in quest of tuft of
moa feathers, and who, when he had Sc
cured the plume, received in exchange
the finest greensboro mere in the land.
We may infer from this tale that at a
very early period of the Maori settlement
the moa had become extremely rare
GOOd Words
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spOrtive sparrows.

The Kingston freeman thus describes
the antics of some birds: q A sparrow
certainly has some idea OF fun in his
head. The other evening a small dog
uptown made up his mind tocatch q few
of the sparrows, so he chased the birds
wherever he could find one ON the ground
OF course they were always too quick for
him, but as he continued his exertions, the
sparrows began to play with him. They
would drop just behind him, and under
his very nose, and often run some dis
tance before they would shoot out of
his reach. The more frenzied the dog
became, the saucier were the sparrOws,
until finally the canine, turning short
around, struck. SO close TO one of the
birds that several feathers were left on
the ground, and then the whole flock gave
cry of take care, and left for safer
region.h sa HIf
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-09-07
How to Make a Well.

First, of course, the well must be so
constructed that it cannot act as drain
for the neighboring soil. This can be
done by making the wall above low
water mark of some material impervious
to water, or by emitting this part of the
well altogether. The first can be accom-.
plished by having the wall from point
two or three feet from the bottom made
of brick with a coating of hydraulic ce-
ment on its exterior, or of hydraulic
well-tubing with the Jennings we'll pro-
tected with cement; in either case the
earth should be thoroughly packed
around the wall, and a slight embank-
ment should be made around the orifice
to prevent the inflow of surface or storm
water.
In such well the draining surface is
so reduced, and placed at such dis.
tance below the surface of the ground,
that in the great majority of instances
the introduction of foreign matter be-
comes impossible, except in so far as
there is chance that substances will
fall into the we'll from above. To pre-
vent this the well should be kept covered
when not in use. In most cases, how
of the wall altogether. After the exca-
Vation is commenced the wall caA be
built in the usual manner for distance
of two or three feet, more or less, as cir.
cumstances may demand; the service
pipe can then eplaced in position and the
we'll arched over. The remainder of the
excavation can then be filled with earth
well packed as it is thrown in, and the
pipe carried to any convenient point. 1t
will be necessary to place above the
arch several layers Of stones successive
ly smaller to prevent the falling of earth
into the space below.
The workmen will probably suggest a
layer OF turf or straw to accomplish this
object, but the presence of either of
these substances will cause the water to
be unpleasant for a considerable time,
and will prove the cause of much annoy
ance.
There is a prevalent notion that a we'll
should be ventilated for the purpose of
allowing noxious gases to escape; and
that water is better for being exposed to
the air. l hardly need state that the
only noxious gases in well Il. e.. gases
which render the water unwholesome)
are the products of the decomposition of
organic matter which has found its way
into the well in ways which have been
described above, and that water as it
flows in its subterranean passages is more
perfectly aerated than it can be in any
other Way w. PiRkAaa, in Septenl-
Der iScTi6Rer.
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little old mother laughed, aud the two
prattled gayly along hand in hand.
Madam, with a wild rose in her hair,
strolled ahead with the elate Monsieur
Jack. Round them rolled the billowy
hills, faint autumnal haze floating at
their low SUBMITS, and the smoke from
there and then farmhouse wreathing
up to the sunlight. Some birds twit.
tered softly in the copse, scarcely dis
turbing the silence and sweetness of the
summertime hush. A tiny brook run.
ming along the hedge glittered with car.
dinal flowers. Her companion gathered
a handful of the flaming spikes for
madam.
"Ah, how beautiful they arep she
cried "How beautiful it all is herel
One could, indeed, live here forever"
She glanced about at the purple hills,
the fields, the peace and plenty every
where.
How can you have all these glories,
and be poorS" she asked. "In my coun.
try peasant would call himself rich
with all these. He will have many
friends, and his wife will wear a silk
gown. He will not traffic in the city with
the candilIs." H
A deep flush rose to the young mans
cheek. He did not reply atonce.
Madam" said he at length, "in this
country there are no peasants. We are
all free, and we do not care for trihes.
A man who owns his little farm is indie.
pendent; he can make his own market if
he chooses. That is enterprise; that is
what keeps the fences trim, and the lit
tie old mother stirring. l buy and sell
where can. l have no wife to object" +"
he added, laughing; and for the rest, 1
am, after all, poor man"
"Such povertyp cried madam, lifting
her hands. Here, l repeat, 1 could
stay forever, my friend"
And wiH your" said Monsieur Jack,
turning his sunburned face suddenly
upon her. "See, madam, how happily
we have spent the day together. Let us
have many such" ...
Fifine came fitting up the path, laugh
ing and singing.
80 stayl oh stay, mamanp she cried !;
Z" the dear old mother will not have us
go away"
I" l shall buy my. wife silk gown"
whispered Monsieur Jack, mischievously
Say yes, maman," cried Fifne.
And madam, blushing and smiling,
looked down at the cardinal flowers and
said "Yes. s."-Harper'S Weekly.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-09-07
A GarIulous Judge.

Mr.. Justice Field has been talking
again. Judge Stephen j Field is one of
the Associate Justices of the Supreme
Court. He was appointed by Lincoln,
and, at that time, out,heroded Herod in
his denunciation of the. rebels, the re-
bellion, the Democrats and the Demo
cratic party. Ills favorlte toast was,
" Death to Copperheads"; his favorite
song, John Browns Body y AS a mem.
Der of the family which boasts David
Dudley Field as its brightest ornament
he is snaturally a politician. AS an old
Californian and a member of the Su-
preme Bench of that State, he may well
be excused for taking free and easy
views of life, manners and morals. Judge
Field, accordingly, has vivid imagina-
tion, a convivial habit and loose
tongue. He likes to talk; and when the
fountains Of speech are unlocked by the
generous Influences of good dinner he
Is as fluent as river. We have never
heard that any member of the Field
family made any pretensions to princi-
pie, In moments of calm reflection,
possibly, Mr.. Justice Field might refer
to principle as one might refer to prob
lem in EucIid- something too abstruse
and remote for human use. But these
would be rare and infrequent occasions.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-09-07
A Heart Broken Goose.

Yesterday morning several geese were
in the road In front of Wells' livery
stable. Among them were two that were
particularly intimate, They were con
stantly together and apparently the
closest cronies. While they were near
the middle of the road wagon came
along and ran over one of the chums. 1t
fell, unable to rise, and writhing with
pain. The other instantly ran to it,
dressed ats plumage with It's bill, and
finally stood moment looking at its dy-
ing mate, then, as If satisfied that 1t
was injured beyond recall, lay down by
its side and died. The goose that had
been run over died few moments later.
r--DeS AOiRes Register. grU.t
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-09-07
EYES.

Sweet baby eyes,
That look around With such grave surprise
What do you sect
Engender wild imaginings
And fances freei
resting place that IL not homo,
A paradise wherein 10 roam
For years, may bei
placid, wondering baby eyes,
The mystery that in you lies
OFT puzzles me.
Whope fearless glance unconsciuusly denes
an = y Il Trouble and ere;
When babyhood is pact and gone,
.H1 What ts II that yOu gaze upOnf
Id. land most fair;
A sunny shore with pleasure rife;
And that great glorious gift Of life
'Tis blies to shareH
o happy, trustful, boyish eyes,
Let sages envy, fools despse
HLI VI The faith you wear.
OF manhood slowly piercing earth's disguise,
.H MN. Discover-whatp
That life ut best Is quickly done
Thathopes fuialled and Wishes won
Are dearly got;
That shadows chased ia headong haste,
And golden fruit he etroye to tnste,
Delight him not.
Q restless, doubling, troubled eyes,
To learn in sorrow to be wise
Is manhOOds lot
Gazing across the wreck Of broken ties,
What do they sect
Behind-deed leaves that wlthered fall,
A fading wlderneBs where all
ls vanity;
q Before-to gladden. weary sight
A glimpse, n promise OF the bright
Eternity.
Odim and fearful aged eyes,
II waiting tin that dawn shall rise,
Blessed are ye
And angel eyes,
Who have their dwelng.place beyond the skies
NHnly do we
Imagine the gores they must know.
Picture the pearly gates aglOw-
.' The crystal sea;
For brightest visions mortals paint
or that celestial country, faint
Must ever be.
r-1 No pure and holy angel eyes,
We can but pray that what you prize
Our own may see.
-Lelsve Hours
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-09-07

A breakfast biscuit or tea-roll made with
DooLEY's YEAST POWDER Is certainly the
queen OF the oven-so ltght, white and deli
clous. You lift II tenderly, break IL open
gently spread II daiutily with fresh, sweet
butter, waiting TO be gracious. After break
fasting on biscuits made with DooLEY's
YEAST POWDER, what man would contem-
plate suicide or grumble because his wife
asked him for monevP
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-09-07

Don't fail TO procure MRs. WlSsIows SoorH-
ING SYRUP for all diseases of teething in chill
dren. 1t relieves the child from pain, cures wind
and health to the child gives rest to the mother.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-09-07
Shall we saw 9 Tomorrow Is Thur,

Shall we say Tomorrow is Thurs
day" OF " Tomorrow will be Thursday"S
asks the Nashville OAristiGn AdVOeGte,
and answers the question not by a long
discussion of grammatical principles but
from Scripture. Either is correct" it
says. Moses said Tomorrow is the
rest of the holy sabbath (Exod. xvi.
s3; xxxii 8; 1. Sam. Xxx, 8; Matt. vi. 3O)
But in Isaiah lvi. 2 we read Tomorrow
shall be as this day"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-09-07

VAMhsIUWN, N l., ItC. 70, IolI.
Or. NJ. M. FESEER, Fredonia, NJ Y.-Dear Sir:
was afflicted with Dyspepsia, Headaches, Sour
stomach, Constipation, Pain in my Back and
across me, and great Soreness and Weakness,
which l had for many years, and for which had
doetored great deal, but never got more than
Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic about
year ago. had never found anything before that
helped me 80 we'll. l continued to gain steadily
months have now passed, and have not had any
return OF the disease. MRS. ELECrA SWEET.
Hundreds OF cases like the above might be
cited. This Remedy is vegetable COM
pound, 80 made up of the choicest plants,
cline in the world, as TO possess the rarest
Alternative or Cleansing and Purifying, to-
gether with Healing aud Tonic or Nerve
Strengthening and Restorative properties
combined.
For sale by dealers In medicines.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-09-07
GraerenberE NTarshaIps CathoIloon

Never falls to relieve and permanently cure
all those disease commonly known as female
complaints. Sold by all druggists. Send for
almanac. Graelenberg Co.. So Reade st., NY.
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NATURES RESE6Y>
YEGETINEN
1Hs GREAT BIooo PURIFIER
TIE BEST sPRTNG MEDTCIN

II. Il. STEVENS: CHARLRsTowu
Dear SlrThis ia to certify that have used your
blood Preparation In my family for several years
and think that, for Scrofula or Cankerous HHmors
or Rheumatic affections. IL cannot be exceed and a.
blood puriner and spring medicine IL ia the hest
thing have ever used and have used almost every
need OF such medicine. ~
Yours, respectfully,
Mrs. A. A. DlNSM0RE, 10 Russell street
VEcETINE IS SOLD by ALL DRUGGISTS,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-09-07

"a DISTRESSED MOTHER" writes TO a
newspaper for advice, which she gets
thusly; "The only way TO cure your
son of staying out late o. nights is to
break his legs, or to get the girl he runs
after TO do your housework."
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-09-07
g 7 HAD NEVER FOUND ANYTHING
BEFORE THAT HELPED ME so
IVRLJO

Owing to its Healing, Nerve Restorative
and Cleansing properties, all female com.
plants are at once benefited by the use of
DIR. Fenner's Blood and Liver Remedy and
Nerve Tonic, and cure inevitably follows in
a reasonable time. II has special prop
critics adapted to this class Of diseases, and
its cleansing and regulating qualities, to-
gether with its building up or restorative
aetion on the nerves, adapt II specially to
these cases. Here is a complication very
common TO females readily relieved.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-09-07

The Ladies win find KIN0sFoRD's OswEGo
SILvER-GLoss STARCH far superior to all
other starches for dressing laces, linens,
muslins, and all other fine fabrics.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-09-07

Mr.. GARLIoK is running for School Su-
perintendent in California, and the Vale
10 ChrORlcIs rises to remark that he
would prove a strong candidate.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-09-07
LAM -
BACK.
Lame and Painful Back. Twelve Days In
HoanitaI

Lame and Painful Back. Twelve Days In
Hospital.
Msssrs Wesks q Potter Genflerien,-1 have Justr
covered from a lame and painful back through the
usa Of your COLLINS VoLTAI0 PLAsrERs. Ny BACK
was so fame and painful that could not stoop, WALK
duty Of any kind and was placed In the hosplal
for twelve days without cure. lthcn asked pcrlls-
slon OF the surgeon to try the COLLINS NoLTAlo
PiIsTERs, and in few hours after putting one on was
entirely relieved OF pain and able 70 bend my back
am now thoroughly we'll Iconsider them simply won
derful. Respectfully yours,
ALEXANDER JAMESON
Co. /, 1st Artillery, Fort Warren.
BosroH, May s, 1876.
ARE DOING WONDERS"
Nsssrs Weeks e Potter Gentlenien,= CoLLtSs' Vol
TAIo PLAsTKRs doing wonders. They WORK llhe
magic and those you sent last arc all sold and more
wanted Send me three dozen soon as you get ths.
Money enclosed herewith. want them tomorrow
night, II possible. In haste. Yours,
TT. PALMER, ?. n.
No. FAyette, Me-, May 1, 1876.
Sold by all druggists. Sent By mail on receipt OF
25 cents for 81 5 for SIX, or tS I9T %
fully wrapped, aud warranted, Dy WkEhS % ENA'
TER, Proprietors, Boston, Aass-
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-09-07

There was little, old woman in
yellow gown stepping quickly about a
farmhouse kitchen. The yellow gown
was short, revealing her blue, wooden
hose and sturdy shoes. She was making
fine biscuit, her brisk, horny hands mold,
ing them deftly and quickly She has
set out round table with a white cloth,
taking down the shining dishes from the
old-fashioned dresser.
"They will soon be here, think, =" she
says, ever and anon looking from the
great door, Of which the upper half
swings in, after the manner of old Dutch
farm. houses.
She comes out presently, smiling and
courtesying to party who drive up in a
neat little ODe-hOrse wagon. "This is
my mother" says the young man who
drives the e9uipage. He lifts down FL
fine; he helps madam to alight
Fifne's little face is shining like that
of cherub new 1edged in paradise. She
kisses the little old mother, and they are
friends instantly.
The sun shines down on hedge and
meadow, the quaint old house, the quiet
orchard Blissful scents float en- the air.
There is corn rustling on the sunny
slopes, there are blackberries ripening in
the lane The whole air is hazily sleepy
with its freight of sunshine and sweet.
ness.
After that rare, that delicious lunch in
the old kitchen, they went wandering
about the place-to the old red barn, to
the pasture, where two COWS stood pa
tiently and stupidly looking through the
bars. "They are tamep said Fihne,
who had once been to a menagerie. The
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-05-02

THE Army otd Nup Jou,oi. with CONE
mrnlnhlr 2"l for On, Interest which ~ rop-
D. -.ut-, takes IHE rCN to tack Tor laying
HAT tine appropriation mado by TIN last
Congress for pay of lhe navy was in "y-
r,'-, of the amount needed in consequence
Oh On. rrluctiouof "a thousand -,lmcn from
ti., OCULAR force. W. are referred tp IAN
elaborate table, I'm the Jom1di OF last Sep
t.uhrr tu onlightcn oar mind ON this sub
Irt and 10 correct our supposed errors.
iii- table, like others made mp for the Soc
ttalF of the Navy, r. SIS upon n hyputhcti-
r.l basis, and tiei, fore has no value in the
di-.u sion. We do rot propose 10 "avor-
alc az to "suppo-e' theories, whrlc tine
expenditure a. the public money is con-
c'rucd. stern facts are alone TO be- cunsid-
cred.
Despite all the efforts at Washington and
u ~nrr" To- ,pniu-" the public mind on this
question by pilng upa mountain Of hgurrs
iul tables, lhrtr II monastery about IL. and
nl difficulty in getting nc tine exact TRUTH
lhe real point =, was the appropriation
voted hy the last Congress iof pay Of the
u.,y sufficient or n-unicicut loascortain
t,.-a,l satisfactorily, il is only noe airy
4, compare the sums granted for preylous
rr with jho Inst, making due allowance
..rHl .aguso- in the -'lNicc.
q. oidri t,do this cNnclY. We reproduce
iuo o-' 'mNtDs OF SrcoH RonlsoN for eight
,...f tine appropriations made hy tine
4,l I.i. 1nCHn g'-4,. 'hmng -rNeuui them.
.I.u.fIaI.
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Thn, tom shonId be Nctocd.

For quarter of a century past one Of tho
worst bits ol Albany legislation has been
what is commonly called the Supply Ill., 1t
Away contains some large appropriate ms
that are absolutely necessary lor carrying
oi the State Government.
\, these must bc passed and the Till that
contained them could not b" vetoed. IL bee
canine the custom FOR -harpcr- and lobbyist,
and -chcmrr- OF all sorts To- work into the
supply hin as many jobs ~ pos ihie. know
ing that The necessary aud mclitori"u- ap-
preparations would drag through the vcnal
and worthless items.
The Constitutional Amendment of 1874. 10y
clothing the Governor with power 10 votoanv
portinnof ana appropriation bill, while az the
Same time approving Of the remainder has
afforded tho means ler putting a cAo.k to
tine cLtouic abuse We lave mentioned. Tie
appropriation Of large sum of money to
continue work upon th" Capitol 20; Albany H.
fastened upon the supply bill of the present
year. II this item should pass the two
IIouscs, Gov ROBINSON will then have
an opportunity to show his disapprobation
If this gigantic humbug by Netoiug this
itpfn of the hill
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How the Public Office are Distributed
nt Nn. iiuntOu.

THERE'S an immense rush ~ Washington
for Tao .poil-. Tine White House has boon
-nI,-in..,'.i.lpv. and ui.,lf ..,u.c Tine 5,li uf
N,r,h. viIh rntria,- ..f,Ninns To .cr\r their
countr,. a., h.n. ami nhioaa that an order
had +" hr recently issued Wllrh N'riuallN
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of tl,-,, offices ha,r boon liiird So. M
rnnn.cd K.ul,li,a,-. and the romah,-
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sINdHlfui i and .lttipi from favor % IA but