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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1885-08-14

Human beings love ceremony-C Current.
They do-ihey do; especially the kind that
take. two folks aud preacher to make it
binding.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1885-08-14

A man has a stall in Cincinnati mar
ket who lost both legs In the army. What
a splendid cashier he would make.
II the new version does no other good,
II has giyen nsa word for perdiiion that
doesn't leave bad taste In the mouth.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1885-08-14
GEN. GRANTs's RECORD.

Below we reproduce the outline Record of the
illustrious soldier, General Ulysses s. Grant, the
strongest man In War and the weakest In Peace,
of any man known In the worlds history
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-02-18
GAPFIELD'S MISTAKES.

s'Gath' has interviewed ex Governor
Foster upon bis estimate of Ohio states
men, and particularly Garfield. In ans
uer to the question whether he thought
Garfield did the best in constructing his
Cabinet, the Ex-Governor said: ono; /
think that as politician he made mis-
takes. In politics one has to consider
forces and conclusions, You might as
well expect business man 10 be success
full, and in hot water all the time. |
thought that Garfield ought to have ap-
peased the factions in New York State,
and favored. after heard him talk,
Senator Tom Platt's idea. Plat was one
oil the est-in-formed politicians in New
York State. His idea was that the half
breeds and the Stalwarts should be equal.
" provided for, and both sides would then
be satisfied, and the old branches would
beal up Suddenly Garfield put Robert
son in the Collectorship. 1t threw every
promise of harmony into the fresh dis
order it caused When l went to see
Garfield he asked NE what thought oil
ii. / told him that be had got himself
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-02-18

NORTHWESTERN DAIRYMEN. w. d.
Hoard, of Fort Atkinson, President of
the Northwestern Dairymen's Associa =
ton gives notice that, through misun-
Outstanding, the nineteenth annual con-
vention of that association was appointed
to be held at Algons. Iowa, February II
to 20, and that in consequence of the
annual convention of the Iowa Associa-
ton occurring on the same dates at
Strawberry Point, Iowa, the Executive
Committee of the Northwestern Assoc;a-
tien have decided to postpone the con-
vention to March 10, IL. IL and Is, at
Algona, Iowa Algona is On the North
ern Iowa Division of the Chicsgo &
Northwestern Railway, and on the Iowa
and Dakota Division of the Chicago
Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railroad. Both
roads will return all members for one.ffth
foro
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-02-18
A Great Discovery.

VIM. Thomas, of Newton, Ia, says:
''My wife has been seriously affected with
a cough for twenty-five years, and the
spring more severely than ever before
She had used many remedies without re-
liefand being urged to try DR. Kings New
Discovery. did so. with much gratifying
results, The first bottle relieved her
very much, and the second bottle has
absolu ely cured her. She has not had
so good health fer thirty years Trial
Bottles free at H. I, Eberle's Drug
Store. Large size Sl,0o.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-02-18

= MILWAUKEE furnishes disgracsful
chapter of official corruption. About zen
days ago the papers published story
that detectives Sullivan aud Koehler, Of
the Milwaukee police.foree. had charged
enc Shields, druaken veteran of the
Soldiers Home, 5000 for recovering 500
he had dropped while in a saloon. An
investigation was made resulting in SEN
sational disclosures. It was clearly
proved that the money was taken and
was DIVIDED with the Chief of Police,
Lem Ellsworth, a well-known citizen,
who was Tor many years treasurer of the
county. The investigation has brought
to light an astonishing amount of NUM-
cipal rottenness Chief Ellsworth was
summarily discharged by Mayor Wsllber
Friday afternoon. Ellsworth is probably
no worse than his predecessors bat he
Iabors under the misfortune of his sin
finding him out.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-02-18

into hot water, but as he had taken that
step he must not trife, but 60 on, and his
friends would support him Indeed" said
Mr.. Foster, "a good deal Of Garfeld's
Cabinet was of no use to him whatever.
It was a mistake to put Cameron's son
in law, MacVeagh, there, for, whether
Cameron personally wanted it or rot, his
son did not wantlt, nor did the politici
ans of pennsylvania The same was the
case with James, of New York. who was
a fabrication of the New York newspsp-
ers. he having done favors in the way OF
forwarding their mails, ETC., to the man.
agIag editors.
"Blaine," said Mr.. Foster, Seemed
not to be influencing Gafield, but was
doing it all the time. The man who ex-
poets to have Blaine around him and not
be Influenced by him will be mistaken"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-02-18
Never give up.

If you are suffering with low and de-
pressed spirits loss of appetite, general
debility, disordered blood, weak constitu-
t on, heada he, or any disease of a bilious
nature, by all means procure bottle OF
Electric Bitters. You will be surprised
to see the rapid improvement that will
follow; you will be inspired with new
life; strength and activity will return;
pain and misery will cease, and hence
forth you will rejoice in the praise of
Electric Biters. Sold a! fifty cents a
bottle by H. T kberle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-02-18

A FINANCIAL statement Of the New
Orleans exposition submitted to President
Arthur, shows deficiency of $4,000.
Congress is asked for further ass stance to
carry the exposition through. Work has
been suspended on the unfinished build
sngs and it is understood the awards in
some departments remain unpaid, owing
to!6naucial embarrassment. The demand
FOR space for exhibits continue. All the
available room is now occupied.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-02-18

HENDRICKS speeches just alter election
were full of statements regarding the
course TO be pursued by the incoming
administration in relation 10 the offices.
In his recent speeches he told his hearers
what Mexico is going to do under its
new administration. The truth probably
is that Hendricks knows as much about
Disz's policy as be does about Cleyeland's
which is nothing at all.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-02-18

Hon. d. K. TENNEY. OF Madison, has
sent ia to the legislature 4 memorial on
railway taxation. He urges that the
iicence fee system be abolished and rail-
ways taxed on their actual market yalua-
tion,-or 60 per cent. thereof, the same
as other property. By this means, he
calculates that within few years the
state would derive $3,O0O,00 annually
from the roads.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-02-18
.The RernbHrar.
4ATERTowN. WIS, FEBRUARY IS.

AS A controlling influence IN the in
coming administration it will be son e.
what farcicle, ironical and travesty on
consistency to see Vice President I. A.
Hendricks passing judgment upon Il 9
men seeking Office whose chief recon
mendation is based upon their claims as
Union soldiers and for having fought Tor
principles that found bitter opposition
from Mr.. Hendricks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-02-18

Hon E. E. Esta Brook, of Manitowoc,
has introduced bill IN the Assembly
providing for the holding Of farmer s
institutes in each county in the state.
This is move in the right direction.
The Wisconsin Dairymen's Associate n
has been doing this thing in limits d
way for several years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-02-18
BucRlea'S Arnica SalYe

The Best Salve in the world for cuts,
bruises sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilbains,
Corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded Price % cents per
COY. For sale by II 7 Eberie
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-02-18

GEORGE AUGUSTUS SALA Is as amiable
rs Mr. Irving in the matter of American
cookery, which he declares equals that of
the French
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-02-18

DR.. Do LEWIS sayt that tomatoes are
a medicine and not food and should be
eaten only when prescribed by physi-
oaap
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-02-18
Read Of Dakota Lands.

know every head Of a family (or person.
wishes him or herself happy home and this is
easily obtained by coming to MeCook County
Dakota, and investing in a garden spot of $50
acres here An acre of land here that you can
now buy for s. will be worth at least SIS in five
wears from now. Farmers here are free from
debt and live Independent. Laborors in eastern
states who find it difficult to support their fami-
lies can here acquire wealth, social privileges
industry. We have the Chicago g. Northwestern,
the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul and two
other railways through our county (McCook }
Plenty of Schools and Churches. every one here
wonders why this county was not settled before
the Eastern States, therefore | say come west:
come west young man (snd old) this may be
your last call; fail not TO take this good oppor-
tunity and don't be humDugged by anybody to
stay east. Save yonr money now &c go west and
for any further information ADDRESS
VIM. MIELKE,
Salem. McCo6k Co., Dakota.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-02-18

RUSSIA has twenty four public holidays
during the year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-02-18
WatertoWn Market.

Corrected Weekly by VIM. Buchheit
Commission Merchant, Third Street
Waterfowl.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-02-18
cONSuM pTl0N

. positive remedy Tor ths sesve dlssAss; By is
tAeusands Of cases kind osg
cured Indeed 80 strong az faith In i snessy
that will TWO BOTTLES FREE, together with VAL
UABLK TREATISE sAis disease 20 sufferer
prsss and DIR. T. sLoCUM Pssrl st., n.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-10-02
Senator Vests Dog.

81 have dog" said Senator Vest.
who had just heard a precocious crow
story, ''who is very sagacious One
morning he watched intently while a
negro boy blacked my shoes. The fol-
lowing morning he came to where I
was sitting with blacking brush in
his mouth. You may not believe it,
but that dog got down on his launches,
spit on my shoes, took the brush in his
teeth and rubbed away like house on
fire. But I must admit that he did not
get up much of polish. One Sunday,
while was living at Sedalia, this dog
followed me to church. 1 noticed that
he watched every movement of the
preacher. That afternoon I heard
terrible bowling of dogs in my back
yard. went out to see what was the
matter. NV dog was in the woodshed,
standing on his hind legs in an old
dry-goods box. He held down torn
almanac with one fore paw and gesti-
culated wildly with the other, while he
swayed his head and howled to an
audience of four other dogs, even more
sadly than the preacher I had heard
that morning." The narrator of the
crow story ''threw up the sponge.
Memphis appeal.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-10-02

OF the thousands of messag es of con-
dolence and sympathy sent to General
Grant the past month from men Of all
classes, creeds and parties, in all sec
tions of the country, few, we believe,
have more touched our dying old hero
than the resolution offered by William
Preston Johnston-the brilliant and
worthy son of Gen. Albert Sidney
Johnston, whose attack on Gen. Grants
forces on the 9th of April, 1862, was
one of the greatest displays of skill and
-yalor made during the whole war-at
the reunion of the Louisiana division of
the COME derate "Army of the Tennes-
see." Col. Johnstonis resolution is as
follows: That the Association of the
Amy of the Tennessee hear with deep
regret of the pain and peril now en-
dured by Gen. U. S. Grant. Twenty
three years ago our soldiers met him on
the field of battle and foun i him then,
as ever, soldier without fear and ma
lignity. In his own suffering and the
sorrow of his family we tender him and
them our heartfelt sympathy and ask
for them the comfort and peace which
come from Him who is not only Lord
of Hosts but Father of us all.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-10-02
Battle of Flowers.

Among the features of the carnival
1t Nice this year, writes a correspond
ent, was the Battle of Flowers, which
took place on Friday, Feb. 13, and
was repeated on the following Mon
day. Precisely at 2 o'clock on the
first day named the gun at the chateau
gave the signal for beginning the hos
tilities and by 8 o'clock the battle had
really begun. Vehicles richly deco
rated with flowers, fruits, ribbons,
straw, and other decorative material
parade the Corso and bouquets fell
thick as hail upon the crowds, which
extended in thick mass from one
end of the course to the other. The
people on foot responded with vigor
to the attacks of the riders, many of
them having provided themselves
with large baskets full of small bou-
quets, in the manufacture of which a
whole army of florists had been en-
gagged during the whole of the preced-
ing day and night. There was con-
stant shower of violets, mimosas,
iilacs, pinks, anemones, roses, and, in
fact, every flower to pc found in bloom
at the season in that portion OF France.
Some of the vehicles were remarka--
BILE pretty, and among the most notice
able was a victoria entirely hidden
with scarlet pinks, even the wheels.
being covered with these flowers. An
other vehicle was a cart covered with,
verdure and vegetables and occupied
by three pretty peasant girls, who
threw leeks, carrots, caulifowers and
even large cabbages as well as flow
ers among the people. There was of
course great variety of costumes
and the battle was scene of anima--
ton and beauty.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-10-02
Curious Payment for Land in England.

Gloves of various kinds were fire.
| luently presented in service for lands.
Thus, two farms at Carlcoats, in York
shire, paid ''the one right hand, and
the other a left hand glove yearly;"
and some lands in Elmesale, in the
same county, were held of the king
'.by the service of paying at the Cas-
tie of Pontefract one pair of gloves
furred with fox skin, or eighteen pence
yearly" while for the manor of Els
ton, in Nottingham, were rendered.
two pairs of gloves, together with
pound of cummin seed. and a steel
needle. Needles are met with several
times, but one instance must here suf-
fice-where "Roger, for some time
tailor to our lord the king" held
lands in Hallingbury, Essex, by paying
at the kings exchequer zone silver
needle yearly" Still more curious is
the service for certain lands in Rode,
Northampton, which consisted in
finding zone horse of the price of 5s.
and one sack of the price of 1-2d.,
with one small pin, for forty days.
Probably this ''small pin" was similar
to the skewer noticed above, and was
used to fasten, or attach, the sack,
Which mayhave been employed to car
ry fodder to the horses. That the
horses were tolerable cared for, even.
in those days, seems to be proved by
the fact that the manor of Cherburgh,
in Dorset, was held 'by the service of
one horse-comb, price Id, to be paid
yearly" and that certain lands in the
hundred Of Losenberg, in the same,
country, were held ''of our lord the
king. by the serjeantry of finding a
certain horse-comb, or currycomb,
etc" Among other miscellaneous
services by which lands were held
may be mentioned certain instances
Of hose. Thus, Cottington. in Not
tlngham, was held by the service of
presenting to the king pair of scar
let hose yearly; Bakersfield, in Wor--
eester, was held by rendering to Ro--
bert, Earl OF Gloucester, hose of scar
let on his birthday, and Henley, in,
Warwick, was held by Edmund, Lord
Stafford, by the service of 3s, or a pair
IF scarlet hose.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-10-02
Foes of the OYSTER.

A bill has been introduced in the
New York Legislature, at the sugges-
Llon of Fish Commissioner Blackford.
for the destruction of star fish, which
are said to be one of the most dan
gerous foes of the oyster. The bill
authorizes a reward for star fishes
taken in quantities from any of the
oyster-beds in the waters of the State,
the reward to be at the rate of 25 cents
per bushel when the number of star
fishes taken amount to thirty or more
bushels at any one time.-Boste's Jour-
nal.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-10-02

On paper, the effective strength Of
the Russian army on war footing is.
in round numbers 1,1OO,O0 men, of
whom As, 500 are reckoned as non COM
batants. In addition to these the re-
serves, partly available for active SER
vice, number $40, 900, and there still
remain 142, 900 Cossacks, besides depot
and local troops, to the number of $780,
600. Without drawing on the un-
trained militia, Russia can, without ex-
hausting her supply of soldiers, place
1900, 900 Of armed men In the field.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-10-02

The New York supreme court up
.lolds the legality of the oleomargarin g
law, saying that the Legislature had
power to pass the act by virtue of the
police power vested in it, and that it
was constitutional and valid. The
court said that it might we'll be that
such legislation required tthe highest
reasons for it's justification, but, that it
was not the province of the court to in
4guire into their existence.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-10-02

The immigranFsto the United States
during the month of March numbered
.23, $50 persons, against 3s, 597 arriving
ing nthe same month of last year. Ehe
total immigration for the nine months
ending March 81 was 224, 900, as against
.304, 1926 arriving in the corresponding
period of 1884. Of the number arriv-
ing in March I, 7,407 came froa Germany
$3.50 were from the United Kingdom,
and 2, 410 from the Dominion of Cana
ID
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-10-02

The Formidable, which has just been
launched in France, and which il
classed as the most powerful ship in the
French navy, is steel vessel of II AL
tons, with an estimated horse power of
$500 and a speed of fifteen knots.
She draws twenty five and three quar-
ters feet of water, and carries armor
ranging in thickness from seventeen
and three-quarters to twenty-one and
one-half inches. Her armament consists
of three seventy-five ton and twenty
light guns. The only completed ship
in the British navy which is her equal
in size, power or armament is the In
flexible, which is of iron and which
has not exhibited the speed which the
Formidable is expected to attain In
view of the great attention which
France has for some years paid to the
work of con structing powerful navy
there is ground for the agitation nov
going ON in England without TAX.
ing into account the threatened wal
with Russia, for the improvement O.
the British navy. It is remarkable tina
the four most powerful ships an the
world-although none of them has beer
subjected to the tests which the power.
full British and French ships have, anG
two of them are not oompleted-belons
to Italy, which is otherwise an inferior
naval power. These four vessels are
the Diulio, ,Dandolo, Italia and Lepanto
Each has four 100-ton guns. The two
former are armored to the depth o
twenty-five inches each; the two Latter
to that of thirty-six inches. The dis
placement of the Italia and Lepanto il
1900 tons each, or from 1900 or 2, 500
tons more than the Formidable or In
flexible.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-10-02
HOW TMNas GO WRONG.
Becton Courier.

Becton Courier.
t!sAlas! how easily things go wrong;
A sigh too much ora kiss too long,
And fathers patience is quite worn out;
There's hurried step and wrathful shout,
And the dream of asyouthful pair is Ger,
A,,youth escapes through the open door,
With terror imprinted upon his face,
AIad goes down the street at flying pace
With hat in hand and dog in chase
The dog to the flying youth draws nigh;
There's savage growl and piercing cry,
alas! how easily things go wrong;"
Why did the lover stay 80 long?
A painting youth at his mothers door
1s Fowing he'll go out to court no more;
A dog is returning with visage grim,
Dragging an ulster's tails with him.
"Alas how easily things go wrong"
When "a lover foolishly tsrries too long;
And get how easily things go right"
When he leaves at decent time of night
He's wise who this in hismemory logs;
FatherEsare fathers and dogs are dogs.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-10-02

Sidney Everett, lately appointed
chief of the diplomatic bureau of the
State department at Washington is a
son of the late Edward Everett, ecele-
brated as an orator and scholar. The
son was born in 1884, and graduated at
Harvard College, and was Secretary OF
/ legation at Berlin a number of yea6s.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-10-02

The reportof the Kansas State board
of Agriculture says the indications are
that the wheat product of that State in
1885 will not exceed A per cent. of the
crop of 1884. The yield last year was
A6, 6s1, 321 bushels; A per cent. of this
would be 20, 539. .7s1. .21 bushels.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-10-02

The hunting dagger which belonged
to Col. James Bowie, and which has
served as pattern of all subsequent
bowie-knives, has been sent for exhi-
bition to New Orleans. It is a for
midable double-edged weapon. with q
horn handle and curved blade fifteen
inches long and an inch and quarter
wide at the hilt. Like DR.. Guillotin,
Col. Bowie unwittingly gave his name
to an invention that has earned for
itself a rather unfortunate reputation.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-10-02
Parties from Howard, Oak, report that t

ParEes 1rOm dOWaru, DaK, report tuat tne3
grand jury of Miner county have found two
indictments against Rev. J. G. Shetland, a
prominent Methodist Minister, in connection
with the south,,Dakota conference, and strange
man whose name is unknown, for the intimi-
dation and robbery of DR.. Conlin of Alexan-
dria at Villas. Rev. Shetland is now stationed
at De Smet, but was at Alexandria last year,
where Conlin doctored in his family.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-10-02

"Where do policemen go when they diea"
,sked little Flossie. sTo heaven, DEAR" re-
Piled the father, tenderly. 'Oh, no, papa,
hey DON'T" quickly replied the little philoso-
pher, .for mamma says its always day there
and nobody ever sleeps"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1885-03-11
LAST YEAR.
THIS YEAR.

Which shows that for the last three
months the receipts have been 50, $50 less
for the Evangelistic work, than they were
during the same months one year ago.
SUsTENTATIoN FUND.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1885-03-11

righteousness. His views of the atone
ment were clear and well-de6ned, and
upon it and its clearly related doctrines
he loved to dwell
1t is our belief that he commanded, in
an eminent degree, the respect and con-
fdence OF the entire community, in whose
midst he has lived for fourteen years.
After life of faith and devotion to
the service of the Master, whose gospel
he made it his great business to preach
and exemplity in his daily walk, his end
was peace-he fell asleep in Jesus. May
his memory be long and fondly cherished,
and may the blessing of a covenant.keep-
ing God encircle all his children and his
children's children to the latest genera
ton.
This paper was ordered to be spread
upon our records and read from the pull
pit on Sabbath morning, and a copy sent,
with request for publication to the
Central Presbyterian, Christian Observer,
and 81 Louis Presbyterian.
j. H. ALEXANDER,
Clerk of Session.