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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1889-01-04
How to Elect Presidents.


Every recurring Presidential election
starts nfresh the discussion OF the method
of electing our chief executive officer.
The sovereignty OF the States is supposed
to be the most completely represented by
the electoral system, because each State is
entitled to it's proporllonate vote in the
electoral college according 10 population.
In one sense this is Democratic and in
another in is not. In the college, yea;
with the people MS politicians, no. A
State with 500 majority neutralizes anoth-
er with 10000 or 100000 majority. The
electoral system is States right theory
only, not a satisfactory mode of public
expression,
AS method OF improvement a number
OF papers have suggested choosing electors
by Congressional districts. The Boston
Globe is among this class OF thinkers and
advances this idea:
The electoral system should be retained,
but the electors no longer be chosen all on
one ballot for each State. II each voter
were allowed to vote for only three elect
| Ora-two for his State at large and one
| for his congressional disirict-the votes
of the doubtful States" would no longer
be the glittering prize they are now, for
they would be divided almos. evenly be-
| tween the two parties. Under that sys-
TEN New York would have given about 10
electoral votes for Harrison and II for
Cleveland. Massachusetts would have
given 12 votes for Harrison and 2 for
Cleveland. Under this plan the minority
in each State would have some representa-
lion unless the LStaie Ia overwhelmingly
one way, as in the case of Vermont or
Texas.
Such plan as is here suggested would
make Ridiculous farce of our electoral
system and our Presidential elections.
The government would be the creature of
caucus and the child of gerrymander.
Scarcely State in the Union to day ia
represented in congress upon a lair divi-
zion according 10 politics. Ohio, with n
plurality OF less than 10000 out OF 100000
votes has sixteen Republican md five
Democratic districts. A Republican legls
lature made 1t no. In Indiana the Demo
Gratis have a large majority OF the con-
gressmen, while the State is nearly a lie
politically. A Democratic legislature
made the appointment. So in New York
Pennsylvania, Illinois. Massachusetts and
other States. The several delegations in
Congress do not fairly represent political
sentiment. neither wonld electors 80 chosen
be at all representative. States wonld be
juggled every four years and the legisls-
lure that could perpetrate the greatest
monslrosity in this direction would render
the hest partisan service. Calculations
wonld be made In advance. States would
hold back az long as possible before re-
forming congressional lines and the Presi.
dental succession would thus he determ in
ed III advance of election.
There nre only two Aystems worth con-
sidering-the present electoral and the
po pular vote, and il Is not at all probable
that any change will be made very soon.-
Toledo Bee.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1889-01-04
uow 10 Tl,nw trozcn Gas Pines

Mr.. +. II. Shelton says: 81 took nlI
Irnm over the pipe some inches or 8
inches, just n crust Of earth, and then put
n couple Of hushcs OF lime in the space,
poured water over it, and rlakcd. il aud
then rnt canvass over that, and rocks on
the canyass, so Ms 10 keep the wind from
getting underneath. Next morning, on
returning there, ] found that the frost
had been drawn out from the ground for
nearly three feet. You can appreciate
what advantage that was, for picking
through frozen ground, with the ther-
mometer below zero, is no joke. Since
then we have tried II several times. 1t
is an excellent plan If you have time
enough 10 let the lime work. In the day
time you cannot afford to waste the time,
but il yon have spare night in which
TO work, II is worth while TO try it,
Scientific Itmericun.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1889-01-04
Filming n Man for Enterprise.

Nioleuo ouDuhy JuurnhlI
That a public spirited citizen should be
subject to fine for making improvement
on his property, improvements which ac-
crue to general advantage Of the commun-
lty, ir as strange as that the niggard, who
does nothing for the public at large should
he rewarded for his pursimony. But such
Ia the custom in this city Of ours in this
year oil grace, 1888.
II two men own parcels of ground side
by aide md one improve and
beOulfy his, build fine buildings, lay out
lawns, fill up the waste places and other
wise make 1t more beautiful, the practice
is to clap on an additional assessment
and make him pay increased taxes. On
the other hand, his neIghbor, who leaves
his lot overgrown with weeds, the recep-
tacle Of debris, an eye-sore and a common
nuisance, is permitted to escape without
any charge in his rate Of taxation, unless
II be slight one, and that changed bu!
once IN ten years. The outcome is that
the man who has spent his money, of
course primarily for his own benefit but
resulungly TO the advantage of every
property holder in the city, is practically
fined each year for his enterprise, while
the man who has lett his property unim-
proved, IN effect receives Il premium for
his parsimony.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1889-01-04
AN ORDINANCE.

10 provide fer the issuing Of the Bonds Of the
Village of Perrysbnrg. 0hin, for the purpose
of retundirg and extending the time nf pay
mtnt Of certain Indebtedness, which from
its limits Of Ia xat;on said Village i3 unable
to pay ut maturity
Be il Ordained by the Council Of the 1ncor-
porated Village of Perrysburg, Ohio, as fol-
lows:
SECTION THAT for the purpose of refund
ing and extending the time Of payment Of the
existing Indebtedness Of the Village of Perrys-
burg, Ohio, which is now due and payable,
amounting TO the sum Of Fifteen Thousand Dol
lars 81 5 600 ,00), and which said Village from
its limits of taxstion is unable to ray at matur-
ty, there be issued the bonds of said Village
10 said sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars, as
hereinafter provided.
SECTION 2.-That said bonds sha' be of the
denomination of Five Hundred Dollars each
$500 00). shall be numbered consecutively
from to 80. both inclusive, shall be dated
February Is. 1883, and shall become due and
payable as follows:
One Thousand Dollars Isl 900 ,OOl in six
years from the date thereof.
One Thousand Dollars Isl 900 00( in seven
years from the date thereof.
One Thousand Dollars 81 900 .00) in eight
years from the date thereof.
One Thousand Dollars Isl ,000.00) iu nine
| years from the date thereof.
Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars (S2,.
| 500 00) in eleven years from the date thereof
Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars 49,.
| 500 90 in thirteen years from the date thereof
Three Thousand Dollars { S3 600 00) in ff.
teen years from the date thereof.
Three Thousand Dollars (s3 900 00) in six.
| teen years from the date thereof.
| SECTION 3.-Said bonds shall bear interes
| at the rate Of six per cent per annum from theii
| date PAYABLE semi, annually on the fifteenth da
Of February and August in each year, and tht
| several instaliments Of interest shall be eyi
| denced by coupons attached TO said bonds, ant
| both principal and interest shall be payabl,
as they severaly become due at the Fuurtl
National Bank in the City Of New York in th
| State Of New York.
SECTION 4.-Said bonds shall express upor
their face the purpose for which they mr.
issued, and that they are issued under and il
pursuance Of this ordinance, and shall be sign
ed by the Mayor, aud coun,ersigned by III
Clerk Of said Village, under the Corporation
seal thereof, and said Coupons shall be signe
by said Clerk.
SECTION 5.-The Mayor and Clerk os sal
Village are hereby authOriz d and directed a
soon as practicable. to prepare and execute sal
bonds, and the proceeds Of the same when the
shall have been sold aud disposed Of accordin
10 law, shall be used and applied under th
direction of the Council, in paving off aud re
funding said existing Indebtedness Of sal
| Village, and for no other purpose.
SECTION 6.-This Ordinance shall be in fore
from and after ten days after is publicalio
according 10 law,
Done AT the Council Room in the Village
Perry sbnrR, Ohio, this 2sIh day Of Decembe
A. d. 1888.
Isaac s. Bowers, Mayor.
Attest:
WALTER E. Escort, Clerk.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1889-01-04
PATENTS GRANTED

To citizens of Ohio during the past
week and reported expressly for the
JOURNAL by C. A. Snow & Co. Patent
Lawyers, opposite U. S. Patent Office
Washington, D. c.:
d. II. Allen, Miamisburg. Lock nut.
j. f. Allison. Xenia, CIR coupler.
4. NJ. Beer, Ashland, Force pump.
d. Limerick, Toledo. Display model.
n. NJ. Fitch, Springfield, China kiln.
ID. +. Graham, Columbus, Horse hay
rake.
o. q. Gnss, Lima. Pipe tester.
ii. o. larrison, Lima, Thill compiling.
w. II So, Monrocvlle, Metal seamer.
S. ID. Mnddin, Miamisburg. Harvester,
I. Maxon, Dayton, Lifting ok.
l. IT, Meloon. Lima, Automatic Irrim
stopper.
l. Y. Myers, Canton, Hay carrier truck
+. L. Pilueger, Akron, Sweat pad fss.
Iening.
d. Reynolds, Croion, Colior.
Henry b Rieder, Apple Greek, Wise.
J.. Il Russell, Springfield, Table.
j. w. Rnthmnn, Elmwood Place, Cot.
j. u, Shaw, Beverly, Cart coupling.
j. NJ. Taggart. Cleveland. Car platform
Z. Thompson, Fremont, Filth wheel for
vehicles.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1889-01-04

In several states the talk about ballot
reform, purity of elections, etc., is loud
and deep. II is to be hoped that it may
not end in talk. There is room for re-
form. Reform is needed. Let men
who are sincere and honest take hold of
this work and good may result Toledo
Commercial.
With prominent railroad lawyer
elected President, a wealthy railroad
owner elected Vice-Prcsident and U.
S. Senate principally occupying pur-
chased seats, what is there to-day that
should so fully engage the attention in
the field Of politics as reform at oul
elections?
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1889-01-04

The death chair" instead of The
scnffold and hempen cord, is 10 be the
doom OF all murders in New York after
the first inst. who nre sentenced 10 the
death penalty. A diagram Of the chair
shows rather complicated affair, but the
explanation is that the operation, from
the time the criminal seats himself until
the switch Is turned, should not exceed Is
seconds. A stout wooden chair, with
leather bands capable Of rppid tightening
by means of buckles; cloth for yelling
the face, and cushioned head rest, are
the commonplace appliance. An alter
mating electric current OF 5000 volts from
a dynamo is applied TO the condemned
mans head, with the result of instant
death. The plan has been approved by
the MedIco Legal Association as its recon-
mendation TO the authorities charged with
inAicting the death penalty.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1889-01-04


The way the Philadelphia newspapers
throw their shields round ''JohR Wana-
maker" as they affeciionately call him, is
both touching and diverting. Even ihoee
who are most opposed 10 bribery and cor
ruption ut elections, and are readidst TO
suspect it In other placer, cannot be per
suaded that any Of the money which their
John raised went In any such wicked ways
--he is such respectable business man.
you know, and such II valuable church
member" OF course the uncharitable
smile when one expresses surprise or sor-
row at this. and remark that the quality
OF advertising ID not strained that IL
droppelh like ile gentle rain from heaven
on tile place beneath; that it is thrice
blessed, It blesseih him that gives, and him
that takes; or, in ttler words, that John
surrounds himself with subsidized pub
lie opinion, which holds him harmless
IN philadelphia. How far this ie true, we
have no means Of knowing, and do not
care 10 discuss; but we will make one re-
mhfk, AZ winch ho o"e can 'hhe ohThhe'
In all other great civilized Christian cities
that we know OF, a respectable business
man and valuable church member, when
his use Of large sum Of other peoples
money is criticised, answer his assallanls,
and conionnds them by publishing his
accounts and vouchers. This is the rule
and practice of religion and morality, as
we'll ss the custom of merchants. il
ought 10 be the rule OF politics. and any
Christian man who, handling political
money, refuses to obey II, because It is not
the law Of the land, brings reproacli upon
himself, on his church. and his country.
and makes his jonrnalIatic apologisis ridi
eulons.-N y. P6st.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1889-01-04

Numerous Candidates are coming into
the field for Speaker of the next House
of Representatives. The most of them
we presume will be satisfied with a
craftsmanship Of some committee. This
is the way political "huence" is now
worked up. You pays your money and
takes your choice of positions. John
Wanamaker will most likely secure his
choice of positions in the Cabinet under
this method of Civil Service Reform,
with big II,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1889-01-04

Is truly wonderful remedy, suited alike to
the skin Of the child and the adult, and It's
soothing, cleansing and healing properties rem
ders It's application universal. As an external
remedy Il has no equal as cure for Piles,
Fevcr Sores, Ulcers, Te,ter, poisons, Chill
blains, Chaps and all Itching and Irritating
diseases Of the Skin and Scalp. 1t Immediately
relieves the pain of Scalds and Burns, and cures
the worst case ,oi@om scar. Get only the
genuine which las black wrapper with green
letters. Small boxes 70 cents Large boxes
80 cents. Sold by A. II, CnAMrSEY.
BLOOD Tonic. -IIibbard's Rheumatic
Syrup is the greatest blood purifier in the
world. Reason nteaohes the lesson. Readtheir
ormu la, found in their medical pamphlet.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1889-01-04
Somebody should put a paddock o

Somebody should put a paddock on
that ingenious cuss, Edison, before he
knocks all of us fellows out OF job. A late
New York special says lie intends to
utilize his phonograpli 10 furnish 10 sub
scrIbers talking daily newspaper. The
little instrument will be charged with tile
condensation of The news of the day, and
each subscriber can listen TO it while at
breakfast.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1889-01-04

A careful reading of an article from
the New York Evening Post, in another
column, will convince almost any one
that IL is on the right and only true
path TO prevent the corrupt use OF
money at elections and secure the COW
eted reformation in our elective system.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1889-01-04
THE health-giying cxercIse, lie .

The health-giving exercise, the ex-
liberation Of the fwift ride, the pense Of
mastery over The machine, stimulate the
flow of animal spirits and induce sociabil-
ily. No doubt this has something TO do
with the secret of why cycling is fast out
stripping In popularity most other forms
OF outdoor recr alton IN which both sexes
participate. Haper's Weekly.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1889-01-04
BncKien,s ArnIc, saIve.

THE BEST SALvB In the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhuem, Fever
Sores, letter, obapped Hands, Chllblains,
Corns. aud all Skin Eruptians. and positive
ly cures Piles, or no pay required. II Is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For Sale by A. X. ChAmpney.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1889-01-04
Some FoOIlsh PenpIe

Allow cough torun until it gets beyond the
reach ofmedicine. They often say oh. itwil
ware away" but in most cases II wears them
away Could they be induced to try the sue
cessful medicine called Kemp's Balsam, which
Is sold on positive guarantee To cnre, they
would Immediately see the excellent effect after
taking the first dose. Price SOC and 81 90.
Hioi 'iIe Iree. Atall Druggists.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1889-01-04

The Bowling Green Gazette does not
take kindly to the new edltor-in-chief
of the Toledo Commercial. But then
he's all right-or will be in few weeks.
He worked up the Waterville bridge
racket for a short time. He got up
one-half, apd-at his own expense
came near getting it throught the leg
islature, hut finally concluded to hide
it in a Democratic Senator's coat tail
pocket and accept the nomination for
County Clerk as compensation. Then
he opposed the election of DR.. Spencer
as Representative on the ground, we
presume, that Senator Sherman said
there should be no politics in State,
and accused DR.. Hamilton of using
the peoples money ($5O0 we believe
was the sum- to buy up DR.. Spencer and
his little Weston paper in the county
seat contest (Which secured three votes
for Perrysburg in that contest for Per-
rysburg in Weston lwp.) and few
pdEttto wan thS iiint
paper to endorse DIR. Hamilton as a
delegate to the National Republican
Convention from this district-a posi-
tion which would give him as much
influence in the bossing of appointments
of Postmasters as the Dobsons have
enjoyed-and now he pitches in rough
shod into Hamilton's right bower in the
county-se contest because he happens
and to get the appointment aseditor.in-
chief of Republican paper-after he
hsd made enough out of the same coun-
ty seatcontes TO set himself up as editor
half owner in Democratic daily paper
in Toledo. What kind of readers does
the Gazette hold on its subscription list,
anyway, that it can wheedle them
around in this way? Do they really
know to what political party they be-
long, or what party the Gazette belong
TO, What 10 the editor of the Gazett,
striving to accomplish?
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1889-01-04

Mildness conquers-and hence 1t is that
the gentle yet potitive influence of DIR.
Bulls Baby Syrup overcomes 60 quickly
the disorders Of babyhood.
There is room enough in the corner OF
every travellers hand bag to carry the
tourists friend-Laxador. Price 25 cents
a package.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1889-01-04

Diamonds, Diamonds, Watches. Watches.
The largest and finest stock of Diamonds
Watches. and all kinds of Jcwelry east of New
York. at h. Judd's, 245 Summit and 1877 Mad
ison Stsi Prices bottom rock. Toledo, Ohio.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1889-01-04

CATuAHrIc -Iiibbard's Rheumatic Syrup is
ne of the Guosllaxuives In tho world NOV ing
he bpwels effectively rs well as mildly, With
out pain gripping or weakness.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1889-01-04

The "loss OF manhood" seems not to
be under debate, but conceded by the
best authority. How TO restore II is the
question to be solved.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1889-01-04
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS, S,
r. L. UNDERWOOD,

r. L. UNDERWOOD
Successor to Underwood & Sickle, of
Mansfield and Toledo, o.)
U. s. Pension and Claim Attorney.
Give Attention 10 the Prosecution of all
kinds OF Government Claims. Procures Orig
inal and Increase Pensions, Bountics, Arrears
of Pay, etc.
Rejected claims n Specially.
Old Comrades are cordially invited 10 call and
see me, or write for particulars. Also now
have associated with me
COMHADE j. H. HOLLIGEK,
Who is well.known in the Maumee Valley MS
an honest, industrious and upright comrade.
TPRoom 25 Law RuiIding-Ga
TOLEDO, OHIO.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1889-01-04

w,YE;-Lel'stry Hibbard's Rheumatic syr
up. EseIywhere IgoI hear II spoken OF in
Efsatpraise as q tonic and appetizer.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1889-01-04

WALTER E. Escort, Clerk.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1889-10-25
TIL. shahespsar. Jubilee. 17ee.

The house and gardens Of Shake
speare at Stratford had been purchased
by clergyman, who in an evil hour
gave orders that a mulberry tree
planted by the hand of the "Sweet
Swan of Avon" himself should be cut
down. The indignation of the in
cradle culprit was compelled to quit
the town, and the corporation for
warded to Garrick in box made of
the mulberry wood the freedom of the
borough. From this tree also, it may
be remarked in passing, Hogarth car
we'd bust of the poet for the back of
the mahogany chair which he design
ed for Garrick as president of the
Shakespeare club. To the compli-
mentary address of the Stratford cor
poration are we indebted for the
Shakespeare jubilee of September, 1869,
on the very spot where first the poet
learned to prsttle OF elves and fairies,
of wizards and witches, and of the
unseen wonders of neither and upper
worlds. An amphitheatre in imita-
ton of Ranelagh was epscted on the
banks Of the river. and during three
days amusements of every kind were
provided for the crowds who assem-
bled from all parts of the country,
and from London. The proceedings
were closed by an ode on Shake
speare, written and recited by Gar
rick.
On this occasion the success achiev-
ed provoked the naturally bitter spirit
of zone Foote, o player" as Walpole
designated the man otherwise known
(however undeservedly) as the British
Aristophanes. Walking with MUIR
ply by the banks of the Avon, well
dressed man approached him anxious
to converse with him on the recently
concluded performance. HAS the
county of Warwick the honor Of Civ
ing birth to you, sir, as well as to
Shakespeare" said he. No" replied
the stranger, II come out of Essex"
"Ah, sir" said Foote, remembering
how celebrated was that county for its
calves, ''and who drove your Mean.
time the old Puritanical hatred of the
theatre, though abated, was still mani,
tested; during the jubilee, when Gar
rick was acting at Stratford, the PEG
pie OF tho place are said to have re
earded him as magician and to have
attributed the heavy rains which fell
during the festival 10 tho vengeance
Of heaven. Temple Bar.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1889-10-25
She Was No Dctriment.

The clever writer of "Wodertones'
for The San Francisco Chronicle tells
good many good stories, of which
the following is one: He was hum
BILE newspaper man. You have heard
Of writing against time, how hard it
is. 1t is not half so hard as writing
against space. He was humble slave
Of the pencil and brown paper, toiling
along the rocky road that leads to the
editorial desk, when there came an
angel to gladden. his heart and bright
en- his path. He used to do his court
ing between sentences and snatch
long kiss between the paragraphs. To
court and write for the newspapers
at one and the same moment is one of
those supernatural feats only possible
to true and enthusiastic love. But she
was not one of your namby PANTY
girls, who sigh "Oh, Georgep and in
terrupt your work by telling you how
much they love you and how sorry
they are; not O bit of it. He hadn't
much money. She had not much
either. It was their object to getma
ried. 1t was necessary to make mon
ey. She could not write, but she was
noble girl. She did not waste her
sweetheart's time billing and cooling.
He sat writing as hard as he could,
and she, the ANGEL can see harp
with her initials on 1t now-she sat by
his side. He was a space writer, and
she sat by him while he scrubbed,
hunting through the dictionary for.
all the biggest possible words TO give
them to him to put In for vnall ones