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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-17
NEGROES OF JAMAICA.
The Habits, Customs, Superstitions and
Social Standing.


Social Standing.
They are lazy and accomplish little,
so that il is necessary to have small
retinue of domestics in each household,
each undertaking only his own special
work As they require small wages
and feed themselves, this makes less
difference in the expense than one
would imagine. They can rarely be
trusted to work out of doors alone, as
they stop work as soon as the masters
back is turned. In cutting down cane,
clearing "bush," planting coffee, or
gathering pimento, "A party of men and
boys is put under the charge of a
"head-man," who keeps them together.
This is called "driving gang" The
overseer on plantation or sugar
estate is called n "busha." Most OF
the negroes can read and write, and
they take their prayer-books to church
and follow the service devoutly. The
service in many churches is choral,
and the effect of their falsetto voices
in chant or response is startling. Some
of the mulattoes and quadroons are
well educated, having been sent to
England for the purpose. heard
mulatto preach at the cathedral at
Spanish Town, who wore the Oxford
hood over his English-cut surplice
and long black cassock; whose
sermon would have done credit
to II London divine. The negroes in
the hills arc much less enlightened,
however, than their lowland brethren,
and are very credulous and supersti-
tious. They have a firm belief in
"duppees" or ghosts, and repair pri-
vately to old "obi men" for "charms"
and "tricksn of all sorts. "Obeah
practice" is kind of witchcraft, still
secretly kept up, though forbidden by
law. 1t has been handed down through
many generations, and is said to be
traceable to the Gold Coast slaves.
They have also singular burial GUS
toms, such as having a kind OF a wake
for nine nights after the death OF a
friend. a corpse in Jamaica is usually
buried within twelve hours after
death, and the grave is often dug and
the coffin made before death occurs.
Some times the negroes dispense with
Il coffin altogether, merely wrapping
the body in sheet for burial. The
soil is so rocky that it is impossible to
dig the grave more than two or three
feet deep. They therefore build over
it rounded erection of stone and
mortar to keep the collins from being
washed up in the rainy season. A
small square of slate, with name and
inscription, is put on the top. These
are whitewashed about once year.
Some times they are square, with u
fiat slab on the top, such as we often
sec in our own old cemeteries.-Inte-
rior.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-17

Yankees pony seemed almost to fly,
but, for all that, he gained but little
on the rabbit that bounded along with
apparent ease. Then, Yankees lariat
was launched swiftly forward and the
rabbit was prisoner.
As soon as he had the furry animal
secured, the cowboy slipped the loop
and the released rabbit sped away AS
if pursued by demon.
Several miles had been traversed in
tho swift chase, and, as Yankee slowly
walked his pony along the back track,
he saw that he was almost out of sight
of the spot where they had killed the
antelope"
"Iellom the cowboy cried, present
ly. "Thars somebody movin' about
the spot, 'Taint Injun come back.
It's n granger, / reckon. No, by
George, it's-yes-its gall"
"a lectle gal!' he added, few
minutes later, US he spurred the pony
forward and advanced to the spot at
the top of the animals speed.
"Whats the racket yerePn he asked
as he refined the pony up with sudden
jerk.
Yankee had little patience with
these grangers. Farmers had no
rights that cowboy was bound to re-
spect, he thought. He forgot that his
father, away back among the New
England hills, was farmer, one of
the hated grangers.
Liz had thrown herself prone upon
the earth, and was sobbing as il her
heart, beneath the faded calico dress,
would burst with anguish.
"Pinkey's dead! Pinkey's deadm
she cried, in voice that ended in a
wall.
Yankee looked at the partly dis
membered carcass.
"If that thar's Plnkey, ] reckon yer
right ia 'lowin' she's dead,n he said.
"Some nv the cowboys killed her!n the
child cried, "An' they almost killed
me at tho same time. My hearts
brolsel My hearts broke! Hit'a 80
powerful long to wait nowl So long!"
Her slender form shook with the
force of her grief
Yankees hard face softened tribe.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-17
USEFUL AND SUGGESTIVE.

-"Save cold tea for tho vinegar bar.
rel; it sours easily and gives color and
flavor" says housekeeper.
"A diet exclusively OF dry toast and
hot water is the treatment for many
stomach and liver troubles Peoples
Health Journal
--Chamois leather penwipers are the
most serviceable, because they wipe the
pen thoroughly and leave no lint or
fiber, as do those of other materials.
If quilts arc folded or rolled tight
ly after washing, then beaten with a
rolling pin or potato masher, itlightens
up the cotton and makes them seom
soft and new.
To preserve the fresh appearance
OF mating. 1t will last for years II
given u thin coat OF varnish (renew
about every six months). Varnish not
only preserves the mating, but gives it
handsome appearance.
Cool the milk rs soon as possible
and do not attompt to ship it until all
tho animal heat shall have been re-
moved. Carry it to the spring house
or dairy as soon as each pail is full, in
stead of allowing the milk to stand un-
til all the cows are MIXED.
Syrup that is fermenting will soon
become sour, and should be reboiled, by
which the germs will be destroyed. 1t
should then be put, while hot, in
perfectly clean vessel, which has
been purified by burning a sulphur
match in it and keeping it closed
tightly.
Tender feet are relieved by bathing
them in gallon of hot water, holding
in solution of good handful of COM
mon salt When the water cools, rub
the feet and legs in an upward direc-
ton, with rough towel. This is do
nestle remedy, but useful one after
long standing or walking. .-Mcd.
World.
"A pretty and serviceable carriage
blanket can be made OF strips of elder
down flannel, about four inches in
width, crocheted together with double
zephyr worsted, in open work pattern,
through which bright ribbon can be
run. Line the blanket with opera
hannel' ana make a deep border In
shell-stltch around the edges
Treatment for bed bugs and fleas.
Aqua-ammonia one quart, large oiler,
put the ammonia in the oiler and fill
every broken place in the plastering
and every crack not forgetting the floor.
The effect is immediate and lasting. 1t
will not discolor the paint, hurt varnish
or fade carpets. For buffalo bugs and
moths saturate the infected places, the
fumes will kill.
To vnah lawn and sntenu drasses
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-17
FASHIONS OF THE DAY.
Practical Suggestions Presented in Con
denscd Form.

I L
denscd Form.
A loose cluster of white poppies with
black hearts seems the foreordained
| garniture for black lace bonnets.
Green's the wear, even for stockings
pale green, silk clocked with white,
with both threads.
A valley lily in white enamel relieved
agains., its leaf in dark green and n fox
glove in diamonds and pink enamel are
among the latest and loveliest OF the
flower brooches.
The latest jewel fad is to wear loose
diamonds caught to the gown by in
visible pins. Queen Margarita, of
Italy, wore at a recent ball dress
trimmed with rose petals caught in
place with these eternal dewdrop.
Crepe spot cloth of silk and wool
with double stripes, forming raised
spot at crossing and lainc ct sole line
checks of white silk thrown up on
cream wool ground are among the best
of new stuffs for midsummer.
The very finest stockings are either
those of white or pale colors with fronts
of point lace or in hues something more
vivid, hand embroidered in stripes OF
roses, or else with tiny bouquets dotted
here and there upon the instep.
A daring modtste has introduced
among her tea gowns the costume OF
modern Egypts best society. 1t is loose
and swathy, with flowing sleeves that
give somehow the effect OF train and
girdle that is the height of elegant
discomfort.
Wide hats of string or straw very
openly knotted and guiltless of lining
with flower or two stuck on one side
are accounted wonderfully stylish; but
it is suggested that If shade be their
purpose, cabbage leaf should be con-
structed to wear inside.
We proclaim to SHINING, suffering
and corn-stricken world OF women, that
pointed toes and narrow soles now
mark the cheap and shoddy in footgear,
the wide sole, with or without box toe,
and common-sense heel appearing in
all really first-class work.
Small baskets crocheted of gold thread
and filled with short-stemmed blossoms
AS carnations, tuberoses, etc.-are
lovely decorations for either boudoir or
tea table, and tiny mats of similar
make and material among the most
choice possibilities of domestic art.
Cuff buttons for the horsey OF either
sex are OF red or yellow ivory in the
shape OF jockey caps with peak OF gold
richly chased-while tho unorthodox
can buy themselves scarf-pins showing
Satan in full gilt grinning and holding
out II big moonstone-presumably as
bait for souls.
With sorrow we record it, The rage
for shocking extends to cotton gowns,
many of which have the yoke of it and
deep cuffs and borders to the full
sleeves. 1t looks well when first put on,
but when the average laundress gets in
her fine work it is something fearful to
contemplate.
According to high authority the gown
for summer afternoon wear will he OF
sheer white muslin, either plain, EN-.
broidered or lace-trimmed, made up in
directoire fashion with sash of soft silk,
either white, cream, pale blue, pink or
primrose, and worn with flowers and
ornaments in harmony with its hue
M j. Commercial Advertiser,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-17

Then, as the song was done, they
whirled the ponies and dashed away
toward the distant camp as II demon
was pursuing them.
Boys" shouted Dock Walters,
presently, MS they neared the camp, ~
don't ever want no more antelope.
Somehow, I've lost all taste for It,"
"Me, tool" shouted tho boys in
chorus. Tom =. MORGAN.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-17

He dismounted, and, holding the
horse-hair bridle-rein in his hand, ad-
vanccd to tho side of the PROSTATE
girl.
whats so longp" ho asked, in q
voice that he intended to be soothing.
"Oh, I've waited so long, so longln
sobbcd the child incoherently. "Now
hits all gone like II puff NV wind. oh.
/ wish l could die! l wish could
die!m
Yankee sat down on the turf beside
the child. 1t was surprising how soft
his usually harsh voice became.
There was look of pity in his rock
less face.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-17

III should tell you, DEAR" he
said, THAT my love for you had grown
cold; that | had ceased TO care for you,
and that the happy time when / shall
claim you as my ownest one will never,
never be, would it really be trial to
you, darling?" "Yes, George, shyly
admitted the girl, lit would be a
breach-of-promise trial."-M. Y. Sun.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-17

Tho Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Company announces series of harvest ex-
cursions to points in Iowa, Minnesota, Da-
be sold Aug. 81, Sept. IL, Sept. 25 Oct. 0,
and Oct. %, at the rate of one fare for the
round trip. These excursions will afford
exceptional opportunities for personal in
spection of the productive country reached
by the Chicago & Northwestern Railway
lines. For full information address +. +.
Wilson, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-17
OUR LITTLE MAN.

His head II is bald,
And HIS face II is rcd,
And o me, and o myi
Not tooth in his hoadi
he looks wonderful wise,
And yet no one has heNrS
This odd little man
Ever utter q word.
Sometimes he will frown,
Sometimes chucklo with CLEO;
But what it's about
He never tells me, -.
His counsel he keeps;
But his wide-openod eyes
Say palmer than words
That he's trying to size
Up the world: And the way
That he draws down his facd
Shows he more than suspects
IT'S q dangerous place.
Then he makes such o mouth
And o how he does cry
And kick, while think
He will certainly die,
Till mamma comes in,
With Heavens own light
or love in her eyes,
And then baby's all right!
~ y Sun,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-17
Five Cheap Harvest Excursions.
Rare Chance to View tho wonderful Crop,
of tho Mest. SnnilMeat md NnrtliMrsI.

The most abundant ever known. Come
and see for yourself. The GREAT Rock
ISLAND ROUTE offers you the inducements
of lowest rates, and II delightful journey in
its unrivaled palace cars.
DATES or EXCURSIONS. Leave Chicago
Aug. 81, Sept. IL and %, and Oct. and %
0SSS), for Kansas, Nebraska, Northwest
cru Iowa, Minnesota and Dakota.
RATE. One fare for the round trip.
Tickets, firstclass and good 30 days for re.
turn passage. Improve this opportunity.
You may never have another in season so
bountiful. Be sure your tickets read via
the GREAT Rock ISLAND RoUTE, which has
ITS OWN lines TO principal points in all these
dress e. A. HoLBRooK, General Ticket and
Passenger Agent, Chicago, H.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-17

Indians make just as good angels
as anybody else" says friend and
defender of the red man. Most of tho
people on the frontier, we think, ara
perfectly willing that they should. --
SomerUiiie Journal,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-17

LOOK SHARPl When your skin breaks
out in pimples use Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hill's HAIR DYe, Black or Brown, SOC.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-17

You can't always judge of the quality of
q city,s inhabitants by tho sample men"
itsends over the country. Pittsburgh Chron-
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-17

The foundation of health may bo deeply
laid, IL the constipated, the bilious, the de
bilitatod will but infuso conjont vigor and
regularity into the system with Hostcttcr's
Stomach Bittors. For n third of century
1t has fulfilled its mission of furnishing
strength to tho feeble and health TO the
sick Chills and fever, rheumatism ncrv-
Gus and kidneY troublos suCcumb TO It.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-17

FREE A 3-foot French Glass, Oval
Front, Nickel or Cherry Cigar Case. MER.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-17
THE MARKETS.

As A rule, sharp business men nre ratfer
blunt.-Drdke's NdgGsiae
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-17

PHEEoMESAL tonors can command moro
than nominal fee.-Pittsbilrgh ChrOn Gle.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-17

IF afflicted vita Sore Eyes usc DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water Druggists sell it.25c.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-17

APPLAUSE Mt the opera is chcnp-to bo
obtained for song.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-17
LIZ.
Her Experience With the Cowboys
and What Came of 1t,
written for this Parer.l

PR a w LING G be-
meath the jack
oaks scanty shade
was II queer little
figure. Her tanned
face was literally
besprinkled with
frockles of a decided
brown. She had
thrown aside the
hat, which, at some
earlier stnue of IFS
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-17

MosT of the modern maxims are mndo up
of filings from last contury's saws, but
they pass as coin fresh from the mint
HOTEL Nail
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-17

MovINo in tho highest circlcs--tho bal
loonist
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-17
Cure for rheumatism.

@. @. Treat, of West Granville, Mass,
writos of ALLcooK's Porous PLAsTERs;
For rheumatism, neuralgia, pain in the
side or back, coughs, colds, bruises and any
local weakness, thoy truly possess wonder
full curative qualities. 1 have recommend
cd them to my neighbors with tho happi-
est results, tmany of whom but for ALL.
COCKS PLAsTERs would be in crippled
condition ut homo. In every instance where
they have been faithfully and properly ap-
piled tho result has been wonderfully sat
isfactory.
A THINo that is lightly passed over Is tho
fence surrounding q Watermelon patch
p,gelf f'-N~'''
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1888-03-09

the vilderbeeste was struck Ill the rump, and
a buck sc wounded will go long way, and
20 very fast also. and some miles had been
got over before lie began to rest, only starting
on again as they drew near At last, on
crossing the crest of n littlo rise. john saw
what at first be took to be Lis vilderbcesto
dead. 4 second look, however, showed him
that. although It was dead vilderbecste, it
most undoubtedly VAS 10: the one that be
Lad wounded, for that was standing, its head
hanging down, about 10 yards beyond the
other animal, which had. 10 doubt, fallen TO
somebody else's rife, or else been wounded
farther back and come here to die. Now the
vilder0acste lay within 100 yards Of chem,
and Jamie pointed out to John that his best
plan would be 20 get cut of the cart and
creep on his hands and knees up to the dead
animal. from the cover of which he could get
good shot ct his own wounded bull.
Accordingly. JGntic having withdrawn
with the cart and horses out OF sight under
the shelter OF the rise, john crouchel upon
his hands ana knees and proceeded TO carr
out lis stalk. he got Oh al right till he got
quite close TO tie dead COW, and was just coz
graduating himself On the prospect OF an OK
ccllcnt shot at the wounded ball, when sud
denly something struck tie ground violently
just beneath his stomach, throwing UP u
cloud of earth and dust. lie stopped amazed,
ard as he did so heard the report of q rifle
somewhat 10 his right. Scarcely had he
realized this when there was sudden COM
motion in his hair, and The soft black felt hat
that lie was wearing started from Lis head,
apparently Of its own accord, and, after
twiGlng round twice Or thrice in the air, fell
gently 10 the earth, and as it did SO the sound
of q second report reached his cars. 1t Yves
now evident that somebody was firing at him:
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1888-03-09

has come to me- she added, with little
stamp and q sudden filling of her blue eyes
with tears, Il do not seem to have any will CT
my own left. When ! want to do one thing
and yoI want The to 90 another, i: is l who
have TO 90 what you want; and / tell w.. i.
doH't like it, Capt Mel, and shall he very
cross out walking and she swept past him,
OH her way to fetch her hat, in that peculiarly
graceful way that angry women can some
times assume, and left Kim rejecting that he
never say Il more charming or taking lady in
Europe or ou. Of It,
lie had half q mind TO risk it and asl, her
to marry him. But then, perhaps, she might
refuse him. and that was en- idea that he did
not quite take TO. After our first youth few
men altogether relish the idea of putting
themselves in position that gives capricicus
woman Gn opportunity of first figurativcly
jumping on them. and then perhaps holding
them up to the scorn and obloquy of her
friends, relations and other admirers. For,
unfortunately, unit! the opposite is clearly
demonstrated, many men are apt to believe
that not few women are by nature carri
cious, shallow and unreliable: and John Mel,
owing possibly, to that unhappy little expc-
riencc Of hi; youth, must be reckoned
among their misguided ranks
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1888-03-09
3teen Hundred Sta Man-d3.

We do not hesitS to stS that Steen
hundred and StS is something very
eheiee and g gHs fer ladies whe- desire te
ms. And when they meet their
proper IS we bet we don't exaggerS
when we boldly asseverS that not Il
woman will be Is in gobhling up the
tempting bS. Tho well it is while
to VS. than to strike out at too swift a
gS, yet we would sincerity hS to see a
girl procrastinS and VS. and VS. and
We till the propitious StS has passed
beyond II living Dis, her love affairs all
complies her temper sour--exasperS
Qike Billy Shakespeare" Shrew" girl,
KS her mSless heart disconsolS her
empty soul all desolS, from tender
feelings separate, her womanhood then
dissipS, her very life commesurS with
every dreary darkened rs. But need
less to expatiS upon the future love
less stS of her who prudsh sits sedS
within her close barred bower gS and
ruminS and cogitS Ga wed-or-not-to
We debS) and see the leap year emf
grS.-I By Our Pos.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1888-03-09
To be Continued
a HIsfInGui-!:,;i CIerEymnH's Testi-

a HIsiInGui-s:,;i CIerEymnH's Testi-
n:ony.
Rev X II P,ci<,ns. President Of the
Methodist Protestant. Church ct South
Carolina. writes from Grrcny'lic:
"Abnut four years ago WAS attacked
with what the physicians pronounced
neuralgia rheumatism, accompanied with
erysipclas Ny appetite failed me entirely.
and had an intermitting pulse and very
irregular pulsations of the heart. A ter.
rible pain soon came into my chest and
shoulders. and became 80 helpless that
could attend to no business Mt all. The
pains were movable. and W ,uld sometimes
pass from onc part of my body TO another
Finally the crysipelas broke out on my left
hand and arm, and produced much swell
ing. ] was for eighteen months afflicted
in this way. and of course used great
many kinds of medicines, but nothing gave
me relief Friends finally persuaded me
10 try Swifts Specific l noticed IA decided
improvement while taking the first bottle
continued its use until had taken about
one dozen bottles, when | found myself
sound and we'll again, with no sign Of dis
ease left except stiffness in my hand. n
result Of the crysipe!as While taking
the medicine / gained ou an average two
pounds of flesh per week. think 5. s.
a valuable medicine, and frequently
recommend it to my friends
Write to the SWIFT SrEcIFIC Co r..
Atlanta. Ga for a Treatise on Blood and
Skin Diseases, mailed free to anyone.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1888-03-09

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