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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-12-27
How the Gilt Edge Is Put On Butter

The temptation to use coloring mat
ter of some kind in butter-making dur
ing the winter months, when butter is
liable to be off-colored, is great and
much of this article which gains pur-
chasers at liberal prices, with its golden
complexion varying from the pale straw
prime yellow, favored by others, owes
its success to dose of annotto, tumeric,
saffron, marigold or other similar sub
stance. Less and less white butter finds
its way into the markets not because
less is made than formerly but because
it has been colored. Its makers argue
that as it is in all respects save color
equally good with summer or grass
made butter, there is no objection to
adding the coloring, which improves
its appearance and thereby enhances
its market value without otherwise af-
fecting the article.
That butter colOring, when judicious-
ly prepared and employed, does not
change the flavor of the butter, has
been proven over and over again, no
one testing samples of colored and un-
cOlored butter from the same churning
being able to detect any difference ex-
cepting that of hue. But that colored
butter is equal in excellence to butter
which has received its desirable color
from a proper management of milk,
from good COWS we'll fed, is quite an
other matter. 1t stands to reason that
cream which in winter nearest ap-
proaches that from grass-fed cows pro-
duces in every respect better class of
butter than white butter can possibly
be, however high colored artificially.
Managers of butter factories under
stand this as do the dairy-maids of only
few COWS, who churn and work but
ter with old time appliances. Hence
while many butter makers use coloring
matter they are generally reluctant to
confess it, all prefer, when circum-
stances will admit of it, to obtain gilt
edged butter by possessing, first, only
such cows as incline to yield rich milk,
by feeding these animals well, and last,
but by no means least, by getting the
cream up as quickly as possible after
the milk is drawn. When. as will some-
times occur, pale butter comes, all ex-
ertions to the contrary notwithstanding,
little coloring is employed, but as the
exception, not the rule. In the artih-
cial coloring of butter nothing has per-
haps given as much satisfaction as
annottoine or the dry extract of annotto,
which having been prepared in liquid
form is added to the cream at the be-
ginning of the churning.-N. Y. World.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-12-27

along the corridors, as the accumulat-
ing gas ignited and exploded, every
fresh shock followed by the thunder of
falling rocks torn from the roof and the
noise OF the crushing timbers of the
mine. II was alarming even to those
veterans, accustomed as they we're to
all the ordinary dangers of the mine;
but science and sagacity pitted them
selves against brute terror and the de-
structive forces of nature. A place of
comparative safety was found from
which the phenomena of the situation
could be studied at leisure, and it was
found that at the rate the air current
was then flowing ffty-fve minutes
elapsed between the explosions. Fire
damp will not explode unless mixed
with a certain proportion of atmos-
pheric air, and it took fifty-fve minutes
for a sufficient quantity of the former to
exude from the strata and of the latter
to flow into the mine to form an explo-
sive mixture, which was then ignited by
the burning coal.
During nearly an hour, therefore, the
gangways might be traversed, for the
party was in the path of the air cur
rent, and carried with them enough air
to withstand the after-damp. The men
formed in single file, Herbert in front,
and proceeded as far as their time
would permit; then returned to their
safety station until the next explosion
had passed, and then set out again,
stumbling against fallen props, clam
bering over piles of debris thrown down
by the explosions. At last. after many
hours spent in this hazardous explora-
tion, Herbert exclaimed: "There it is, ="
and, without stopping, led off in 4" file
right back toward the entrance. The
line followed and every man caught a
glimpse of a magnificent spectacle-a
huge pillar of coal stood there, glowing
red from floor to roof, with blue sui
phur flames playing over its surface,
well displayed against the intense dark
ness of the background. 1t was splen-
did, but no man cared for second
glance. Their time was up, and they
made the best of their way back to day
light, with the explosions laundering
and the roof falling behind them. 1t
was many months before another party
entered the mine, and when it did, it
was months again before the destruc-
tion caused by the fire and the subse-
quent flooding was repaired and the
mine once more ready for work.-N Y.
Times.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-12-27
The National Militia,

The plan for the organization of a
national guard of the United States has
been drawn up by Gen. Geo. B. Nc.
Clelan, Gen. Hancock of the United
States army, Gen. Cough of Massachu-
setts, and Gen. w. B. Franklin, Adiu.
tant General of Connecticut. The fol
lowing comprise the most important
details of the measure:
The annual appropriation for the
militia shall be increased from $780,
600 to 81, 100000, and in addition there
shall be an appropriation of $1,000, ,00O
for the purchase of arms, ammunition,
and equipments of the latest patterns,
to be divided pro rata among the regu-
larly organized militia of the several
States. The proper apportionment shall
be made under the direction of board
of five officers, two regular and three
from the national guard, one from each
of the great divisions of the country,
east, west and south. The officers will
be appointed by the President upon the
recommendation of the Governors from
the three great natural divisions of the
country above named. They shall have
the pay of the officers of equal grade
in the regular army while in such serv-
ice.
The regular officers shall be detailed
by the proper authority, and the senior
officers shall not be of less rank than
rigadier-General. This board shall
prepare system of regulations for the
uniform organization of the militia,
which shall be issued to the States.
Each State accepting the money and
arms allotted to it by the board shall
furnish its soldiers with uniforms and
equipments. The uniform thus adopted
shall be the fatigue dress of the militia,
and must be worn when the command
are called out for active service and at
such other times as the Governors of
the States may direct. The full dress
local uniform shall be retained and
worn on all other occasions. The Presi-
dent shall assign, from officers of the
rank of Brigadier- General on the retired
list who are capable of performing such
duty, ten inspectors of militia, whose
duty it shall be to make annual inspec-
tions.
1t is also intended that each State
shall put up ritle-range and appoint
an officer to superintend rifle-practice;
and the Federal Government is to offer
a stand of colors each year for the reg
iment in each State which shall show
the most proficiency in drill and disci-
pline.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-12-27
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PUBLIC NOTICE.

= JOHN HANNAs, being Blacksmith BY trade, hac
often felt the want Of some means WHEREBY oou.u
soften iron at the forge. that could WORK AZ hpoe
tar advantage This induced me to make many eApen'
ments with different substances which onereu tno oess
prospect OF success It was on one Oh tnese occnsO
that discovered the wonderful enectS Oh hsO" '0'"
on the Human system. -.
mad defect IN three OF my fingers which were bent
or shut up in my hand In such manner. BY tho CON-
TRACTION OF THE CORDS that they were very trouble
some to me In my daily avOoation. could not nanuie
my tools az Wished and often Thought l wouu navo
my fingers cut off to get them out OF the way lhaVo
used everything that offered any hope OF reet put a
to no effect Well say, was working with Eiecro
Silicon at the forge and Of course coulu hoV pro'on' ~
coming in contact with my hands -,
took no notice Of the effect II had produced unul
one day wishing to use heavy hammer, grasped WIN
my crooked hand and much TO my surprise tound my
crooked fingers straighten out and had as much use
Of them ever could hardly believe ay ny syss syensraI
rejoicing was the result - -. =.
neRhbor living about mile from my shop wn9
By rheumatism. sent him bottle OF Electro Sliie9n %
Lniment and told him 70 use y thoronghy - he hn a1
aside his cane and walk to shop apparently as we'll
as ever It had worked just as y did In my casepre.
boIs and friends (for miles around who were sterng
from swelled Limbs, Rheumatism, NeuTagia,, SUI. sun
tTnnSIe Fndn9 that the Electro Silicon Linment
would penetrate the skin Of further than any other
The horse and il has proved itself of the very best
applications IN all external diseases OccnElne W so
noble animal. Prepared by the
Electro Silicon Llniment Co., Elmira, N. Y.
Price. so cents per Large Bottle.
Sold Wholesalers
rARRAND WILLIAMS a Co. Detroit, Mich.
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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-12-27
Natural History---Th e Baby.

hat animal IS thlS?'
"Tkis is a baby He is now about three
years old, and at the wickedest point
of his earthly career.n
"What countries does the baby most
inhabitP"
He can be found in every inhabited
country on the globe, the same as mos.
quitoes and boiIs."
Can they be tamed?"
"Yes, quite easily. After a little
iudicious discipline they cease to strug-
gle, and become subservient to the will
of man"
"Does the baby eat grass?"
"Yes, or anything else. They swal.
low pocket-knives, thimbles, buttons,
spools or any other object a little
smaller than teacup. If offered milk
they seldom refuse it,"
9 DO they Craze during the day, or
only at night?"
"They are always grazing paying
not the least heed to the hour. When
not actually eating they generally give
utterance to a peculiar cry. Strong
men often jump out of bed at midnight
in the coolest weather when hearing
this cry.r
"What meaning is attached to this
cryP"
Men of deepest thought have agreed
that it signifies to wake up the neigh
borhood and have some fun"
"Of what benefit to mankind is a do
mesticated babyP"
"They are of no earthly account for
the first few years, but by and by they
can slide down hill on cellar door and
carry articles out of the house and
trade them for wooden sword or lose
them in the grass"
"Do you know of any instances
where the baby has attacked the house
hold and killed or injured anyone?n
"Such instances have been related
by such eminent naturalists as George
Francis Train and Texas Jack but we
don't put much faith in them. How
ever if the baby was maliciously and
persistently provoked there's no know
ing what it might do"
Are they a healthy animalP"
mo. On the contrary, no druggist
could make enough profit in a year tc
buy him pair of Arctic overshOes but
for the presence of the baby in every
household. There is hardly an hour in
the day that the baby does not demand
peppermint, paragoric, milk, sugar,
cordial, cod liver emulsion, ipecac, OF
something else costing money"
What machinery is made use of to
compel the baby to take dose of cas-.
tor oilPn
There are several patent machines
for the purpose, but most people follow
the old rule of knocking him senseless
and getting the dose into his mouth be-
fore he RECEIVERS.
lis the bald-headed baby more do
nestle than otherspn
Not bit. He kicks around after
the same fashion, and has even a worse
time fighting flies and mosquitoes
What music do they seem to pre-
ferP"
"a bass drum is their first choice,
but they have a heavy leaning towards
the sound of the stove-handle knocking
the nose off the pitcher with the empt-
ings in it, This is all about the baby.
Take another look at him, for next
week we shall write of some other rep.
tile. Free Press.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-12-27
A LightnN Rod No Man Can Patent.

The reason which lies at the bottom
of the general belief on the continent
of Europe that lightning strikes the
Lombardy poplar tree in preference to
others is explained by Prof. Asa Gray
in the Farmer and Mechanic. He SAYS
that green herbage and green wood
sappy woOd-are excellent conductors
of electricity. A tree is shattered by
lightning only when the discharge
reaches the naked trunk or naked
branches, which are poor conductors.
An old-fashioned Lombardy poplar, by
its height, by its complete coming of
| twigs and small branches and their fo-
liage, down almost to the ground, and
by its sappy wood, makes a capital
lightning-rod and cheap one. Happily
no one can patent it, says the Profess
sor, and bring it around in wagon
and insist upon trying it on. To make
this unpatented conductor surer it is
advised that the tree should stand in
moist ground or near water, for wet
ground is a good conductor and dry
soil poor one.
The notion that evergreens serve not
only the purposes of ornamentation
and shade but as a protection against
lightning, is very popular one in this
country, and many persons believe that
dwelling or clubhouse surrounded by
evergreens is comparatively free from
danger of injury by lightning. The usu-
al explanation given by advocates of
the evergreens as rods is that living
evergreens present such an array of
minute points in their pointed foliage,
each of which is an attractor of the
electric fluid, that they imperceptibly
draw out this subtitle fluid from the sur
charged cloud, while the resinous char
acter of the evergreen wood, from its
being a non-conductor, does not admit
the volume of electricity, thereby en-
dangering its tissues, but causes the
same to flow down over the exterior
surface of the tree, in silence and un-
accompanied by danger, to the earth
below
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-12-27
The IT. 9. SIguoI Serv,ce.

Gradually, the wild aud ungOyernable forces
OF Nature are, through science, made of use
to man. Following in the wake of the inge-
NOUS Inventions Tor the use of steam and cleo
tricity, comes the organization of the L. g.
Signal Service. Is it not wonderful that g
system could be originated aud perfected
whereby an operator can accurately predict:
the weather of a distant locality And yes
experience proves our storm signals to he
reliable. Equally great are the advances male
in the science Of medicine. Step by step, ul-
certa mites and doubts have Yielded To absolute
certainty. The discoveries Of Harvey and ia.
mer have been succeeded by the Golden Medi-
cal Discovery of DR.. X. V. Pierce. No Longer
need people despair because some phvsici9z
has pronounced the lungs unsound. Hundrtsif
OF testimonials are on file in the office of ~
Pierce from those who had abandoned all hC-ls
and had been given up to die by physiciasS
and friends. lncipient consumption, bru5y.
chitis, and scroiulOus tumoTs, speedily, sure.
iy, and permanently, yield to the healing -
fuences Of the Discovery. II the bowels D.
const pated, use DR.. Pierce's Pleasant PurEo,
tive Pellets. For full particulars see Pier.1o1
Memorandum Book, given away by all dr2s.
gists.
PARTICULARS regarding Electric Relts free
Address Pulvermacher Halvanic Co. Cincin.. O
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-12-27

"The Richest Blood, Sweetest Breath and
Fairest Skin in Hop Bitters."
- A little Hop Bitters saves big doctor
bills and long sickness"
THAT invalid wife, mother, sister or child
can be made the picture OF health with Hop
Btters."
when worn down and ready to take your
bed, Hop Bitters is what you need-'
"Don't physic and physic, for it weakens
and destroys, but take Hop Bitters, that
build up continually"
"Physiciaus OF all schools use and recon-
mend Hop Bitters. Test them.n
Health is beauty and joy-Hop Bitters
gives health and beauty"
There are more cures made with Hop
Bitters than all other Medicines
''When the brain is weared, the nerves
unstrung, the muscles weak, use Hop Bit
ters.n
"That low, nervous fever, want OF sleep
and weakness, calls for Hop Bitters"
Hop Cough Cure and Pain Relief II
Pleasant, Sure and Cheap.
For SdI By Al Df1i00ista
Hop Bitters Mfg Co., Rochester, n. Y.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-12-27

was given as security for the note on
some land owned by Walker. Walker
left for Mexico before the maturity Of
the note and no interest was ever paid
on it. A short time since, Walker re-
turned to San Francisco on a visit and
was promptly sued on the note. The
arithmeticians of the court figured up
the sum in compound interest and
brought the answer $9,000,000, for
which amount judgment was rendered
in default. When he heard the grand
result Walker hurried OFF to Mexico
and Hood and the court are in doubt
how to collect the debt Sc. Louis Re.
pubIican.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-12-27
Never aRpII.1 Al.

1t is said that one out OF every four real IN
valids who go to Denver, Col, to recover
health, never return to the East or South ex-
cept as a corpse. The undertakers, next 70
the hotelkeepers, have the most profitable
business This excessive mortality may be
prevented and patients saved and cured under
the care of friends and loved ones at home, II
they will but use Hop Bi ters in time This
we know. See other column.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-12-27
CHAPTER III.

ChAHIEh Ill,
Gilbert Paine arose on Christmas
morning more sad and lonely than
ever. He went down to his solitary
breakfast, and only his great New
foundiand dog came to meet him, look
ing up into his haggard face with dumb,
sympathetic eyes. Mrs. Blake, the
housekeeper, placed his food before
him in silence; but when she went out
into the servants hall again proclaimed
it as her belief that master was fail.
ing, surely" The woman had moi
dared to wish him "merrv Christmas;''
all merriment would have seemed g
mockery in the presence of that grave,
wan face. In the servants hall there
was merriment in plenty. To be sure,
Mr.. Paine never forgot his dependents
at Christmas time; no matter how
gloomily he kept the sacred season,
there was abundance of good cheer
spread for the faithful, humble friends
who had served him nearly all their
lives; and on this particular morning,
perhaps, because the old man clung in
his failing strength even to the friend
ship of these humble creatures, purse
Of silver lay beneath each plate.
And sure, thin, it's too bad that we
should be sittin' here, rejoicing" said
Timothy Kelly, the coachman. "while
the master has never word of cheer
the day! All, if Mr.. Jasper were here
now, wild purity young wife beside
him, the old house would be gay
enough, tell ye."
Hush-ehH' cried the housekeeper,
with scared look, and finger on her
lipi 4" the ale must be telling on you,
Tim Kelley, or you would never be
speaking that namev'
"Well, here's to the masters good
health, thin, and a long life to himr'
cried the coachMan, as he replenished
his glass and tossed the foaming ale
down his capacious throat.
"Ay, ayr' cried each one of the
little group in answer.
And a good master he is, to be
sure, for all he's so quiet and sorrow
ful,'' said Betty, the pretty black-eyed
housemaid, who was the housekeeper' 5
niece.
"Thank you, Bettyr' said a quiet
voice behind her. And then the whole
party started to their feet, to behold
the master of the house standing in the
open doorway. al thank all of you
for your good Wishes" said Gilbert
Paine. "You have been faithful serv-
ants, and l am getting to be an old
man. Listen to the Christmas bells
1t is many year since l entered a
church; but to-day, | scarcely know
why, | cannot resist the bells. am
going to ask all of you to go over with
me TO the church in the village to pray
God to till our hearts with the peace
and good will toward mem which His
Holy Child came into the world this
day to bringr'
Even the respect which they felt for
their master could not repress the ex-
preston of astonishment which fell
upon all the faces in that little group.
But Tim Kelly answered for the rest.
And that we will; wild joy, sirp'
Then Q three cheers for the good mas.
ter" shouted the gay old Irishman, a
little elated, perhaps, by the good ale;
and the room rang with acclamations.
land who knows what may have
been working in the masters heart all
these years, for all he made no sign, -
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-12-27
How Interest Runs Up.

An astonishing answer in compound
interest has just been summed up and
charged against California man by a
court before which suit was brought to
recover principal and interest on a
promissory note. The note was for
Sl,S50, made by George Il. Walker to
William Hood in 1854. 1t was payable
in six months, bearing three per cent.
interest per month, which was TO be
compounded and added to the principal
If not paid each month. A mortgage
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-12-27
GEO. C. FoUT.

No organ Of thought or action be employed with.
out the assistance of the blood and organ be
ployed safely with impunlty without supply Of
healthy blood With healthy blood the exercised organs
become we'll developed, whether they be muscular or
Intellectual BY the use of Fellows Compound Syrup
Of Hypophosphites the blood is speedily vtalzed and
purified, and so made capable of producing a sound
mind and a sound body
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-12-27

When Andrew Jackson was Presi-
dent somebody gave him a curious old
iron clock. The old clock hung in the
court yard at the rear of the White
House until 1862. 1t was found in lot
of rubbish at the Treasury Department
recently and sold to Washingtonian
named Benson for S29.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-12-27

A LITTLE Brighton girl went with her
mother on visit to friends house
and listened with great delight to her
hostess playing the piano. When the
air was concluded she deliberately
handed the surprised lady a cent.
"Why, ma," she replied to the remon-
strances of her shocked parent, "we
always give the organ man cent, and
Mrs. plays ever so much gooder
than him.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-12-27

THE next time that Scotchmen in
America get bitten through the burst
ing up of a Savings Bank they should
appeal to their countrymen at home to
make up their loss. M Y. Commercial
Advertiser
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-12-27

Dr. BULLS CouoH SYRUP ia fast taking tEs
place OF all the old-fashionei Cough remedies
II never fails to relieve the most violent cold
and for throat diseases 1t is invaluable. Price
25 cent?.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-12-27

In crowded city, miles away, a
young girl sits before an easel, whereon
stands, half finished, painting of the
Madonna and the infant Jesus. A babe,
TOO, lies in the young mothers lap, and
her lovely face has the dreamy. Ger
man eyes, and the delicate German,
complexion. The expression of that
child-like face is as innocent as that of
the sleeping boy in her arms, and the
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-12-27

The Japanese Government still tort
ures prisoners TO extort confession.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-12-27
"JUST AS GOOD. ("

One Of my friends who had been
using Fellows Compound Syrup Of
HypoDhOsphites for Consumption,
was induced by one of our druggists
to take another preparation of HypO.
phOsphites, which he said was "tust
as good, If not better.n The use Of
half bottle taught him that If he
would consult his safety, he must re-
lgaln.
GEO, G, FOUT.