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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-04-13
THE AMERICAN SOLDIER.

After the war closed and the Union
army was disbanded and the soldier had
returned to greet his wife and children
III his old home, and received the well
come of his kindred and friends, he
doiTed the blue, put on his old working
dress and went 10 work. lie did not
mind the rheumatic cramps OF the camp
nor the British and rebel lead that he
carried around in his body. The sears
and broken bones he had received at the
front were relics of rebellion that could
not be elfaced-reminiscenc what
he had done and suffered for his country
here, lie remembered the dear old flag
under which he had fought and which
had led him on to victory. Overlooking
the broken promises Of the government
adding insult to injury by ignoring his
petition for the moderate pay of eight
dollars per month, hc volunteered again
in the Grand Army of the Republic, or.
ganized Relief Corps TO look after and
aid poor war widows and orphan child
i'b, anu ltHl lllt IlNllltS OF MS lalitn
comrades should be forgotten, appointed
Decoration Day in which to put on off
erings of early spring flowers upon each
ole of their graves, and lest the patriotic
services Of the fathers should be forgot
ten organized Divisions of the Sons of
Veterans, The different Posts of the
Grand Army hold annual reunions and
talk over the thrilling scenes of war
caused by the demon of slavery, In all
these patriotic services the American
Soldier pays his own expenses. The
government does not give him one pen.
ny. As consequence we have n stand
ing army more efficient than any foreign
force 10 keep the peace and good order
that costs the government simply moth
ing. For self protection the nations OF
Europe and Asia pay out hundreds of
millions The American soldier was not
half paid while in actual service-could
not gei the promised land bounty, and
his petition for eight dollars per month
on retirement was secuted by Congress.
such conduct on the part of the govern
ment is shameful beyond expression
What evil spirit has entered into the
heart of Congress and the Executive il
is difficult To tell. Having dwelt there
FOR over twenty years and still gaining
fuller possession, the question arises
whether II Is possible TO cast him out.
But all things may he possible when
the people wake up to Il sense Of duty.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-04-13
The News Medium.

The approaching campaign promises To
he one OF the most interesting in the
conntry'a blslo,y. THE TOLEDO Monk
ISG COMMERCIAL will be able to give
first newr 10 its renders throughout North
western Ohio oi all political evenis--cau-
cnaes, conventions and elections. Every
one. regardless Of the party to which he
belongs, should take IL. It's tone is fair
and Independent and la columns con
tain expressions Of opinion IRON all point
Of view Of all tho Questions OF the day.
The Daily (seyen days In the week) by
mail 5000 per annum, SO 90 for ak
months. By carrier, II cents week, im-
cludlng Sunday. Without Sunday, 10
cents wsek Weekly (recently enlarged
q 2 pages, lS coIumns) Sl.OO per year.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-04-13

The Toledo Sunday journal comes out
with neat new head, In which there Ia n
less extent OF Maumee territory, more head
letter and more distinct railroad lines
leading into the city. Among the numer-
ous paragraphs in which IL refers to
what 1t has accomplished in the interests
Of the public which il aims to serve in q
fearless, Independent advocacy nf what ii
deems TO be right, untrammeled by party
we extract the following three
AT the time oi the burning of the roll
ing mills every other paper ~ the city
advocated The raising of u bonus of Sl5O,-
COO to ensure rebuilding, The Junrnnl
opposed The gift, claiming that the own
tis should rebuild at their own, not the
public expense. Tho result WIS lint tic
insurance WAS paIl, the total loss moved
Ia he less than $4,000 aud no public con
tiibulOn wHs needed.
Aud again when the City PIPE Line
PROJECT WIS started, the Journal was the
only paper oppw ing IT, all The others sup
porting il. The result is well known, and
nll the papers OF the city, except one, the
Zee, swinging into line against the project
which now slumbers quietly in Columbus.
Aud last Tuesday on every hand the
Journal was charged by disappointed Re
publicans and credited by cxuIInnt Demo-
Gratis with having been the instrument
that closed John Buyers political career" F."
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-04-13

! he actual capital invested by the
Sugar Trust is $4,000, 900. The nominal
capital stock Is S45, 100000. The trust
has been IN existence but FIVE months, yet
II has Just declared dividend Of q per
cent. on this watered capital. That is, the
neat little sum OF 81, I25,000 has been
stolen from the people in five months.
Crush the trusts l-Ndpolcon Signal,
With this and numerous other trusts on
the leading industries Of the country, aud
the largely increasing breaches Of trust I'm.
der The stimulating educational influences
that il is all right to be honest rs long as
everybody else IL honest, aud then take
It MS granted that everybody il drshoncst--
then comes the Ethan Allen lrust--"Trust
IN God and keep your powder dry"
...aa----
The Washington Capitol says "Mr. Blaine
has engaged his steamer passage for the
United States, and will sail on the 1Gll Of
June. The convention ut Chicago VIII
meet on the 10Th Of June, and will nomi-
nate Mr.. Blaine, who viii! at that time I've
about midway across the Atlantic. His
sailing three days before the convention
meets will shut of personal communication
with lim, aud enable His friends To rush
his nomination through the convention
without any questions rs TO whether lie
will accept it,"
Hon, Jacob Romeis wns interviewed in
Pltsburg on his road to Washington, Sat
nrday, and III substance said that Ohio
would he solid for Sherman, and the Talk
of Foraker being against him was the var
lest nonsense; that Foraker would not
dare TO make such foolish break. lie
thought Ohio had stronger man than
Foraker for second place on the ticket in
Hon. VIM. Mckinley. lie hoped Blaine,
for his own sake, would not he nominated
ns lie is broken down physically, and an
other campaign would kill him before he
was half way through.
Cannot some of Mr.. Blaine's real
friends start boat out to meet him,
paying out a cable as they go with wire
attached to the Chicago convention so
that he might cut short the work of his
fool friends who desire to see him mur-
dered before he would know whether he
was elected or not?
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-04-13
BRADNER JoTTINGs.

FRIEND TIMMoNs ~ take my pen
in hand to inform you," that we have
got settled down in our new home, and
both myself and family are highly
pleased with the change. All the people
in this vicinity seem MS one family-a
harmonious family at that-and we al
ready feel Mt home"
Rev. Ayers is holding very success
full revival service here, and about TWEEN.
ty We're baptized on Sabbath last.
| have already commenced tilling the
soil and have two acres of potatoes in
the ground and ready for them to dc
their part toward a prolific potato har-
vest. Yours Truly.
n. CARPENTER.
nrn.l.,n,. ,,n;l
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-04-13
AN OPEN LETTER.
Which Is More Fully Explained by one
From Rev. j. Roberts, Faster First

Which Is More Fully Explained by one
From Rev. j. Roberts, Faster First
NJ. Il. Church. Fremont, Mich.
Rheumatic Syrup Co., jackson, Mich:
Gentlemen From the fact that several re-
markable cures by hibbard's Rheumatic Syr-
mp came under my observation, among which
were those of Rev. j. Berry, of Morley, and
Mrs Harrington, Of Altoona. recommended
Rev. j. Roberts to havehis daughter give the
remedy trial. As | expected, it broke up
the disease, as the following letter explains:
o. C. PHBERroN, Druggist.
o. g. Pemberton:
My daughter Maud has used Ilibbaris Rheu.
matte Syrup and Piasters, which you so strong
" recommended her to try for innamatory rheu.
matism. Her limbs were badly swollen, and
the poor girl was in terrible agony. In the
midst of the pain, we wound the Plasters about
her limbs, aud, as result, the swelling was
reduced aud she became quiet and rested. The
Syrup corrected her indigestion, cleansed tie
rheumatic puison from her blood, and she is
now able 10 be around tie house
Hlbbard's Rheumatic Syrup aud Plasters are
remedies OF great merit.
REv. ]. RoBERTs.
Pastor First NJ. e. Church,
FREMONT, MICH., Oct 26, 1851
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-04-13
Tam ages Notions OF the q. o. p,s,

NEW YoRK, April 5--Dr. Talmnge, in
an interview, said: "The democrats will
nominute Cleveland aud the republicans
Blaine"
"fhcn you believe there is no doubt OF
Blain's candidacy ?" asked the reporter.
80, none in the least" was the smiling
reply. "Mr. Blaine aud Mr.. Cleveland
will have to fight it all over again. and
besides all the old issues there will be this
new one Of tanff. The question Will have
TO be met and determined, and | for one
am glad OF it,"
"WhAt are your views on tariff, Doc
tor ~
You may put down as an infdel In
poliIscs,," he replied. 81 am not politi-
clan aud do not wish To become one, for |
consider both the republican and demo
cratic parties rre us corrupt as they can
possibly he. They have both purified
ill they have no further power to roi."
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-04-13
NeMspnncr Clinnre.

The old New York Mail and Express,
has at last changed hands, as the fol-
lowing correspondence will explain
without further comment
WASHINGTON BUILLrNa, No. | BROAD I
WAY, New YoRK, March 90, 1888. I
DEAR Mr.. SHEPARD:-Tn turning over
TO you The MAIL AND EXPRESS, heartily
wish you continuance aud an increase Of
the prosperity which it enjoys. | trust the
increase IN circulation, which is 80 marked
will continue.
as medium of advertising II Inns, IN my
opinion, no equal among the evening pu-
pcrs. As nu agent i,r expressing the pun
lic aspirations aud neccs,liips, IL IL con-
slaNtly growing IN favor and in power.
1t IL with pleasure that / resign the
trusts OF i,s prorrivtnrship, held by me for
~ mtny years, into the hands 80 strong,
guided by Heart 50 sincere, as yours.
remain, my dear Mr. Shepard,
Very truly, your friend,
CYRUs w. FIELD.
To EILtorr +. SHErARD, Esq.
% PARK Row, l
NEW YORK, March 20, 1888.
MY DEAR Mr.. FIELD Thanks for your
friendly letter to-day. 1t is with the
greatest diflidence, and yet with just ap-
probation OF ils possibilities, that | have
taken on the MAIL AND EXPRESS.
BE assured that never, with my consent
or knowledge, shall it lower its standard.
1t is right in politics. 1t is free from
personal acrimony. IT'S advance in all the
desirable qualities of a newspaper il large
" owing TO your liberality and enterprise.
lts editorial and business management il
recognized throughout the country as dis
Greet, able, fearless and successful.
Trusting that you may live long aud al
ways read the MAIL AND EXPREss,I
have the honor to be,
Most truly, your obedent servant,
ELLIOTT i. SHEPARD.
TA rt-p,.H IN.,.. ~
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-04-13

Tiflin has authority 10 issue bonds 10
the amount Of $1,000 for park purposes
md 10 pipe natural gns. Bryan can issue
$4,000 in bonds Tor court horse, Bowl
ing Green can issue $4,000 for the gener-
al good nf the place and 50 every place,
except Toledo, is authorized to raise mon
cy for Improvements and TO stimulate
growth and prosperity. Toledo was never
before 20 u orouglly left TO private enter
prise. Perhaps this may be the best,
though Toledo ls at point where she
cannot afford TO lock the wheels Toledo
CGmmaciw.
Only a few weeks ago the Commercial
in column editorial strongly opposed the
passage OF the $4,000 bill to pipe gas to
Toledo and showed mp aud condemned the
method of paying Tom, Dick and Harry
two cents n name for all the names they
could secure to the petitions TO represent
TO the legislature large array Of names,
many of whom were runners and nnn-res-
idents. Can the Commercial not afford Ia
take ils medicine freely under such defeat ?
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-04-13

Simmons Liver Regulator, the favorte home
remedy, is entirely vegetable, and is the puresl
aud best family medicine that is compounded
No error to be feared in administering, no iu-
Jury from exposure after taking, no loss oi
time. II is the best preventive medicine aud
safe to take no matter what The sickness may
prove to be, and, in an, ordinary disease will
eject speedy cure. Demand the Genuine
having the Zsump on Wrapper.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-04-13

The symptoms Of Biiousuess are unhappi'y
but too well known. They differ in dineren, in.
dividnals to some extent. Bilious man is
seldom a breakfasteater, Too frequently, alas
he has an excellent appetite for liquids but
nlne for solids Of a morning. His tongue will
bear inspection at any time; II it is not white
aud iurred, II is rough, at ali events
The digestive system is wholly out of order
and Diarrhea ur Constipation NAV be symp.
tom or the two may alternate. Thers are ui en-
llomorrhoids oreven loss III bood. There ma y
be- giddiness nud often headache and acidi,y OF
haiuleuce nadtenderness in the pit uf the sinm-
ach. 10 correct all this il not effect a cmre trv
Green'' Ahg' FIo,rcr. it cost but a .triile and
thousandss leslits efficacy.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-04-13
Excursions Smith

via the direct short line. The Cincinnati
Hamilton and Dayton Railroad will sell
round tIip tickets on March 18th and
Goth. April oh and 23d at one fare for III,
round "Trip. half price.
To points in Kentucky, Tennessee. Mis-
slssippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Gcorgla,
Florida, North aud South Carolina aud
the VirgmIaa.
Tickets good thirty days from date ol
sale, good len days going with stop overs
within going limit. Previous notices con-
ilicIing herewith are annulled.
T. NJ. FRANEY, Agent Perysburg,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-04-13

Mother do you know anything of that Bal
sam everybody is talking so much about2 Do
you refer to llibbard's Throat aud Lung BalsamY
Yes, that's what mean. Well, believe II
% the best medicine in The world for cough
cold, or sore lungs, aud is so pleasant to take.
Your father took a severe cold day before yes
terdaY, aud is we'll to-day,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-04-13

The peoples remedy for the cure of
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, lIoarseness, Bron-
chilcs, Group, Inhuenzn, Whooping Cough,
lncipient Consumption IL DR.. Bull's Coupl,
Syrup, the old reliable.
To promptly and permanently cure
rheumatism or neuralgia use Salvation
OIL. Only % cents.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-04-13

A veritable devil was born n few
weeks ago in the Pollock settlement in
the suburbs of Cleveland. 1t has
horns, tail and hOofs, much like the
bovine species, The Cleveland papers
are filled with accounts of the mon
strositv, The street cars are lined with
people going out to see it, The admis-
sion was first placed at so cents to keep
the crowd away, but was raised to 80
cents and still they go. Many monstros.
tiles are born, but few ever meet the pub.
lie eye or ear. Mr.. Fred Hlllabrand
brought a photograph of the animal
home with him on Saturday which has
attracted no little curiosity throughout
The town.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-04-13

but few short years ago it was Pres
ident Garfield that caused the physicians
to issue bulletins regarding the condi-
tion Of the patient, but now it is Conk-
ling. The great mass of the people then
wished it was Conkling, instead of Gar
field. But the memory of man, as well
us life, is not very long.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-04-13

With a bonded indebtedness Of over 50, :
90 1000, and a strong efo;l by strong
lobby TO fssten onto Toledo au additional
lnnded Indebtedness of S75O,000 to pipe
'iIee gas" 10 that city, which JilI was kill
ed by The Standard Oil Co. last week. the
Bee shows deep grief over this result 10
furnish free fuel" and calls 1t an "assas-
ination of enterprise" Did you intend
at some future day 10 repudiale these
bonds and interest ? Otherwise how
would your fuel be free"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-04-13

"Congress will not break up before the
middle Of August" said senator, who II
iruniiNht ~ n Republican lender, 'be-
cause we intend 10 do great deal of cam
iagn work through our committees
Heretofore in president making years the
llouse has kept The senate IN session.
Washington Dispatch.
The same old, old story. Wien will .he
people give this class OF statesmen II rest ?
let some ingenious yankee invent ii ma
chine to manufacture politics aud then let
the people decide 10 eject men to congress
10 manufacture laws.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-04-13

II is figured up by the Dispatch, of Co
lumbus, that in the recent election in
that city, as II result of the tally-sheet
forgery issue, the Democrats lost
1906 votes and the Republicans gained
IL, us compared with the ForakerPowell
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-04-13

II docs really look now rs though we
are going to have the assistance of the
Sentinel IN exposing fraud in Wood
county. 1t can see dozen or two of
Jobs in the $40, 900 enabling act passed
for Bowling Green's benefit last week.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-04-13

The base bali carnivl and spII!ing tournn-
meuls have opened with a vim all along the
lines. The people must be amused, you
know
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-04-13

The Republican State Convention will
be held at Dayton on Wednesday and
Thursday of next week, April 1S and
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-04-13
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

ESEHSls IL large rus.'- Ca-ls ali differ. EuEA rE
hSRs LjS ent ami fE fAaILf yisITOR Is kI p q
- large O pnEe Magazine for 81 IN esi
on yea iIee 10 ai Send ~ one Ct stat IL,
po''aSe' e's' to Il SIElS. us W Siv; St. Cneinaal o.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-04-13
INVENTION 3: r.: :;;:::;-' :: +; &: ::

among tie vurd,IS rf
inventive rr'frc.s il nrrlinL ard s,sirn, ut
work il,at eau he performed all rrri he conn
uv without ~ aratrg the w"iirfs u, n i.,ir
hnmes faY libPral. Hnv Une can dn the w,iI I;
"ilher sex. N"rnr TT old; ~ special ability re-
qnired. CAPITAL nj needed: ,on are started
ire0. Cut this ont aud iriuIn I" MS and We " III
send N"n Tree, something nf great value and
imroiinnce tn YOU, :iat III start r'n in bi ST.
ness, which viii bring yrn in mere n,ot.y
riglt awav. than autiling else in the rrrla
6'"nd o"W free. Adlrrss rEuE * Gu, An
guSta. Maine.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-04-13
A SPECIAL OFFER.

Having purchased the entire pro-
duct of an extensive factory, / am
prepared to offer new Spring STYLE
CHAMBER SUITS at strictly
wholesale prices. 1 am putting in a
stock daily, something new in design
aud finish in PARLOR, LIBRARY
and DINING-ROOM sets. Special
care taken and prices very low for
Recovering old furniture with the
latest style of covering. Estimates
of cost made upon application.
The best assortment of CHILD
RENS' CARRIAGES in the West
Prices on these goods beat the mar.'
ket.
M. BARTLETT,
Mammoth Store, Toledo, o.
80 & So Summit st.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-04-13
lsLAMD HOME STOCK FARM,

Dnn n Sea Wonders exist in Il OnssL6s
lHH ) Of lnrms, but are surpassed by the
lJIIIl marvels Of inveniion. Those " ho
~ need profitable work tAss
can be done lille living at home shOAld III oneo
sand their address to llallett A Co., Portland,
Maine, and receive free, full information how
either sex. of all ages, can cara from IS tu $2s
per day and upwards wherever they live. Y0n
are started free. Capital mot required. Some
work. All succeed.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-04-13

oArHAETic.- -IIibbards Rheumatic Syrup Is
one Of the finest laxaliyes 10 the world. moving
ihe bowels effectively as well as mildly, with.
cat pain, grlPlpg or weakness.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-04-13
WHAT ANi TO DO!

Pastor First NJ. L. Church.
FREMONT, Mrcn., Oct 20. 1857,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-04-13

d. X. foLLvsHEcR, ATTY.
April l2,h, 1883. 81
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-05-26
THE TARIFF BILL
Remarks OF var. Mcmillan, Of Tens,
Ia Congress.

The House Ia COMMITTEES " the Whole
had under consideration the Mills tariff
bill. the door being accorded 10 MF SIC
MILAN. VI Tennessee. Commenting On
the sl4n 01O DOU Of surplus In the treasury
he said, We are drawing money from
commerce and licking il up 10 tho treas
uFy at such q rate that Il Is Uniy 4 quea.
tlun OF time when stringrnCy will begin.
panics set in and ruin follow We arc
not Ouly rubbiug commerce - is life.
blood. bu, the people ~ the means ~
payEng their taxes 70 their governments
municipal county. state and federal. and
their debts % their creditors All siFtt
~ Jobs are proposed 20 congress and all
surts Of jObbers are docking here There
Is nothing conceivable mere cJFrupting
20 government than plslh0Etr treasury
II reytyes stale demands. ID encourages
the prosecution OF matters long since sol
ut rest Quoting from what be termed
the able aud characteristic speech % the
gentleman from Pennsylvania iyIr, krllyJ
demanding total repeal Of the internal
revenue system. be declared that the Re-
publican party was responsible Tor that
system. and commented upon the iact
that when Mr Kelly was chairman Of the
ways and means Committee he did not
repeal internal revenue taxation The
plain, simple question prrtcntcd today Ia
this tarid matter was whether this burden
Of S2t. SIS OOD II internal revenue taxes
and s5J. 720 600 Of tarttl taxes as proposed
by the Mills bill or leaving Ii on. free
commerce by leaving IL unshacklsd cr
keep Il hamprrcsi continue o. hoard up a
cnrruptlng surplus or leave the money Ia
the pockets 20 the people where II Justly
belonged, Tariff taxation. he instsled
costs not only what l., paid INTO Gust IN
houses. but the Incidental increase vt CT.
pense upon al or the gruater part % the
dutiRble goods made or consumed In the
United States Before We attempted 10
exclude everything from our mar kcts and
forced the people 10 buy In the dearest
markets We had commerce Carried on
American ships with al the nations Of
the earth. but We have absolutely driven
our carrying trade from our people. pre
tending 10 protect. We had NOT done
anything but destroy. Pretending 10
assist. we bad only crushed our 1wn ana.
faTing industry. pretending 10 DO friend
OF the American merchant marine. We
had been It's worst and dcadiiett enemy.
and to-day we carried but 70 per cent n
our foreign commerce and paid millions
TO other governments TO do our work for
ua