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The Irish standard., 1891-05-16
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Il Dinner Given Ia Vienna to the KIM
and Que en- of Italy.

Il Dinner Given In Vienna to tho King
and Queen of Italy.
There is no table in the whole world
that is served so daintily or artistically
as that Of the Austrian court, says the
American Analyst. The damask is SO
fine that it looks like satin, and for
lunch or afternoon tea is replaced by
heavy, white silk cloths and napkins,
edged with point de Venise and adorned
with the imperial crest in raised gold
embroidery. The viands are prepared
so prettily that it seems almost pity
to break up and eat them, and the
fairies themselves might feast on the
tempting pieces 1nontees prepared by
the artist that presides over the I'M
perial kitchens.
Particularly ! remember a dinner
given in honor of the king and queen of
Italy at the Hofburg, in Vienna, some
years ago, as the eliminating point of
luxury combined with the most refined
and exquisite taste. The tablecloth
was strewn with forced violets, nesting
SO close to one another that they formed
a perfect bank of fragrant blossoms,
leaving only room for the plates Of
semi transparent Sevres of the Familie
Rose, each Of which was surmounted
with a thick garland of marguerites.
Marguerite being the Christian name of
the queen of Italy, her little namesake
had been used with great profusion in
the decoration of the festive board.
Before the plate of each lady a slender
tulip-shaped vase of Venetian glass
mounted in finely wrought gold con-
tanned bouquet Of marguerites and
violets, powdered with diamond dust.
The menus were engraved on thin
sheets of hammered silver, Wa h the
Austrian eagle embossed on the corner.
Every thing was served on gold dishes,
and the dessert plates were a marvel of
beauty worthy of Benvenuto-Cellini.
When the sorbets were placed before
the distinguished guests faint muir
muir of admiration was audible. For
even the blase eyes of people satiated
with every form of luxury were
charmed with the little double-headed
eagles made of delicately-spun sugar,
perched on pale pink glass ball con-
tanning a tiny electric light. On the
back of each diminutive bird was a
large daisy, also made of spun sugar,
wherein the sorbets were served, and
the gold plates on which the whole
rested were garlanded with Parma
violets.
The dinner was really what one may
describe without exaggeration as being
the apotheosis of gastronomy. The
dining-hall, scented as with dreamy in
censes and lighted with mellow wax
candles, the soft brilliancy Of which
would have entranced even Lucullus
had he been throned there on his ivory
chair, was sight to be remembered.
The Irish standard., 1891-05-16

KEEPING WATCHES IN ORDER.
They Should be Subjected to Perfect
Z. ReeuIarltY of Treat mAnf.

They should BE Subjected to Perfect
4 Regularity Of Treatment.
In order to keep the going Of q.
watch as regular as possible, says
Chambers journal, it should be sub
jected to regular treatment that is TO
say, it should be wound up always at
the same time of day, and during the
time that it IS not worn it should either
be laid down or hung up regularly, &C
cording to habit, as every watch goes
differently when it is hanging than
either during lying down or wearing.
In watches having double case that
over the watch glass should never be
left open. An attentive observer will
even for one night, the glass is covered
with thin film of dust, which will grad
ually enter the works even through the
tiniest openings in the case and thus
cause disturbances.
People should wind their watches in
the morning, not only because they
generally rise more regularly than they
go to rest, but also because spring
fully wound up will more readily over
CO1uG UllG u1SGulDdllCCS w u1Cll dllSCU OlC
correct going Of a watch during the
movement occasioned in wearing it.
Springs will not break so easily if the
watch is carefully wound up and is not
placed directly out of the warm pocket
against cold wall or on a still colder
marble slab; and for that reason pro-
tective mat is desirable.
The capacity of a watch, or more cor
rectly it's keeping correct time, is very
much governed by it's construction and
it's more or less perfect finish. It can
not be expected Of the best watch that
it should always keep good time, and
even less so of the inferior watches
which are sold in large numbers. The
changes of the oil, the variations in
temperature, the density or humidity
of the air-al greatly affect the going
watch of the most perfect finish which
neutralizes those adverse influences to
the greatest degree. AS matter of
fact no watch keeps perfectly correct
time; and even the best chronometers
used in observatories and on board ship
must be regulated according to tables
which fix those variations to which
watches are subjected.
A watch should be cleaned every two
or, at most, every three years, if it is
desired to preserve it. In time the oil
decomposes, gets mixed with the parti-
cles of dust which enter the works Of
even the best closing watch, begins to
act as a. grinding material and wears
out the working parts. The best watch
will be spoiled in this way and will
never keep such good time as before.
It frequently happens that a watch re-
quires cleaning in less time than every
two years, according as it closes badly
or is exposed to much dust and dirt.
Anyone having the misfortune to drop
his watch into water or any other liquid
should take it at once to the watch
maker to have it taken to pieces and
cleaned, for delay of even an hour
might spoil the watch forever.
The Irish standard., 1891-05-16
DIR. ,Iohnson.s yYOotng..

One Of the most sensible wepings
mentioned in history IS that Of DR..
Samuel johnson and his Lady Of his
heart He wrote to her that he was of
humble origin, that he had no money
and that he had had On uncle hanged
The lady replied that she cared neither
more nor less for q man On account Of
his parentage, that she herself had no
money and II she had had no near relar.
tives hanged she had about twenty who
deserved to Be, and she wished they
we're. l s5ss
The Irish standard., 1891-05-16
Money e9s Years Ago.

# a good illustration Of the change in
the purchasing power Of money is given
BY the following entry in the public
record office Of London: June IS,
1899, License to Peregrine Berthe,
youngest son Of Lord Wiloughby, OF
Eresby, to travel for three years with
his tutor, two servants and two horses
and sixty pounds II money Nova
days . young gentleman with such 2
''retinue would hardly BE able to travel
,thirty days Instead of three years on
three hundred dollars - money.
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a lMlSSIN g L I y I (
IA Creature That rs q Cornt.iq atfon of Anl-
. 2 mai and Vegetable. 3s3 ss WA #$S5

"a Creature That liz q COInbiuatfOn OF s ~
NAL and Vegetable
One 81 the officers Of the steamer nj
Mariposa recently had a sort OF missing
link on exhibition, says the San Fran {.
cisco Examiner. It is comb ination Of:
animal and vegetable life called bull Y.
rush caterpillar in New Zealand, IL
which country Sit Tor they) IS Tor arel
native.
The caterpillar part Of the specimen
is Just an ordinary, everyday caterph-
lar, Of the kind scientists call tn
sphooria robertsia.
The bulrush part OF it grows out OF
the back of the worms head, and out
for the fact that it has a fork IN It, u
could pose as miniature American bull
rush Of the kind commonly known as
cattails.
It is about eight inches high, and has s
s'whiskers' at the top just as q cattall
has. ISL
The caterpillar is only three inches ''7H
long.
He was quite dead, of course, and
careful dissection showed that the root
of the bulrush had eaten out every par
ticle Of the worms interior, so that the
hairy hide simply formed a shell TO
cover the root.
The plant is scientifically known as
metrosideres robusta. 1t grows IN New
Zealand in more profusion than this
particular variety of caterpillar does.
While the bulrushes are frequently
found without the caterpillar, It is sell.
dom that the caterpillar is found with
out some bulrush is using him for
vegetating pot, and the extra size OF the
rushes that spring from the caterpillar
betoken that there is natural affinity
for flesh on the part of theyplant.
Those who have investigated the sub
ject of the strange combination state
that the caterpillar burrows in vege-
table soil prior to it's metamorphosis,
and it's burrowing gets some Of the min
ute seeds of the bulrush lodged in the
scales of the neck. Nourished by the
warmth, moisture and richness of the
insects body, the seeds strike root into
the unfortunate caterpillar's brain.
The change into chrysalis is at once
stopped and after few days the eater-
pillar dies, whereupon the bulruaq pro-
ceeds to convert the entire animal sub
stance into plant life.
The hide undergoes this change also,
but does not lose it's form, and many
specimens possess the horns, legs and
claws intact, but for the transforms
ton of substance from animal to vege-
table.
The bulrush pursues it's way uninter-
rupted until every part of the cater
pillar is transformed, when it, too, dies,
and the bunch of seeds at the top blow
away to chase other worm victims.
The native New Zealander is very
fond of the combination when it is fresh
for food, and when evolution is COM
plete for coloring matter to be used in
their tattooing
The Irish standard., 1891-05-16
Jews as soldiers,

According to STATISTICS, says the Jew
ish World, q large proportion Of soldiers
OF all arms in the Austro-H Hungarian
regiments who have received medals
and decorations for conspic uous bravery
ON the battlefield are Jews. s A further
Stalking testimony to the soldier like
qualities Of our eoreligionists IS offered
~ the fact that the only gold medal Tor
bravery possessed among the sixteen
different hussar regiments adorns tho
/ breast 81 a Jew, Herr Wolf Bardach,
Who has only recently been elevated e
4 eera0s ~ the emp \. u.
The Irish standard., 1891-05-16
ANTS IN. AFRICA.
How They Clean Out the Rats, Mice and
COckrOaches.

How They Clean Out the Rats, Mice and
Cockroaches.
Silently, deadly, and irresistibly move
these battalions; out of the forest, down
into, across, and up the ditch, through
the bona (wood stockade), across the
square, and into every nook and Granny
conceivable they swarmed, says an
article in the Nineteenth Century. The
first notice tthey generally come at
night) would be a loud yell from some
of the men. s'Look out! Siafu!'' There
would be no more sleep that night.
After experience gained we found it
the best plan to clear out of our houses,
rush into the square, and build rings of
fire around our persons. To put on
ones clothes was to get bitten by
dozens all over ones body unless they
had been first thoroughly smoked over
a fire. Every now and then yells and
curses told how a lazy one had got
caught in his bunk. The sides of the
huts, the roofs and floor, were simply
one seething mass of struggling ants
They were after the cockroaches, mice
and insects that had taken up their
abode in the roofs. Now and then
squeaks of young mice told the story.
AS fast as the ants found their load
generally a cockroach), they would
make off down the hills in long lines.
Luckily they never touched our gram
aries; they seemed to prefer animal
food. Toward morning there would be
only a few thousand lost ones, aimless-
ly tearing about, apparently looking
for the main body which had just de-
camped.
Next day not a cockroach could be
found in the place, so the ants did us a
service in riding us of these pests. The
rats had decamped also, and did not re-
turn for some days.
We have seen outside the fort armies
of red ants two and half days long.
e., they would take two and half days
passing a given spot. During the day
the march would be incessant, every
one marching at his very best. Toward
night they would huddle up in seeth-
ing mass, and if disturbed scatter in all
directions.
The width Of the stream OF ants
would be about two inches generally.
On the tanks of this were the soldiers,
fully twice the length Of the workers.
On our approach these big chaps would
run out and up our legs like lightning.
No birds, but of one sort, seemed to
trouble them. These were little fellows
about as big as sparrows and OF dull
GRAY color
The Irish standard., 1891-05-16
1 He Knew the Train. !

q citizen q Arlinsg ton, Ga, according
TO 9 local paper, arrived at the depot
only on to find that the III ain had gone.
Twas then four miles ahead of him,
but, procuring = horse. and bugg tho
citizen a gave chase overta king the train
at 4 q ommissary Hill y distance ~ near
II five miles He then waved III
got hoard and d Y a III
owed him four and aa
:to make HID escapo
The Irish standard., 1891-05-16
a Feline ArfstOCrat.

The little amenities Of life appea ar te
be closely looked after abroad. The
following advertisement recently ap-
peared il German newspaper:
Wanted, BY lady Of quality for afle-
auate remuneration, a few well-be-s
haved and respectfully dressed children
TO a1nlse = cat, 81 elfcate health two 81
three hours q day III
The Irish standard., 1891-05-16
A Good Shot.

Gen, Fournier was an apostle of the
unique in dueling. The mayor Of Peri
gueux was his bitter enemy, butas they
moved in widely different social circles
the general found some difficulty in
picking a quarrel. His opportunity
came one day as he was showing off be-
fore some ladies his experiences with the
pistol. The mayor passed, with rose
III his mouth. It was a considerable
distance from the generals balcony to
che mayor on the other side Of the
street, but the old fighter knew his
skill. 'sJust notice, ladies'" he said,
chow I pick the mayors rose" He
raised his pistol. The women shrieked
that he should desist, but too late. The
hammer fell, and the rose and the
mayor dropped the latter, however,
only from fright. The generals expert
ness defeated his purpose. The sure
ness OF his aim terrified the mayor out
Of sending the desired challenge
The Irish standard., 1891-05-16
A LIMBLEss STATESMAN.
An Irish Notable Who Was a Wonder In
His Way.

An Irish Notable Who was a Wouder IN
His Way.
A man without arms or legs, who
could write an elegant hand, shoot well,
be a skillful sailor and fisherman, and
ride horseback so we'll that he was ac-
counted one Of the best cross country
riders in Ireland, was indeed surpris-
ing character.
But Mr.. Arthur Kavanagh, M. P,
was, besides, a man of great intellectual
and moral superiority. He was one of
the best as well as one Of the largest
landlords in Ireland,
He was an able and highly considered
member of parliament He seldom
spoke, but was an assiduo,1s and valua-
BILE member. The writer of this article
has seen him carried into the house of
commons by his servant and set down
upon one of the liberal benches.
OF how delightful and admirable a
man he was this will give an idea. A
gentleman who was for two weeks his
guest at Boris, told the writer, says the
New York Herald, that he wanted very
much to find out how Kavanagh was
fed, but that his conversation was Sc ex-
tremely interesting that at each meal
he would forget all about his intention
of satisfying his curiosity on that point.
The fact is, however, Kavanagh ate
with q fork attached. to the stump of
his arm. He wrote holding his pen in
his teeth, and he wrote very neatly and
finely. In riding he held the bride in
his mouth, his body being strapped to
his saddle. In shooting we presume he
held the gun with the stump of his arm
against his body, but how he succeeded
in pulling the trigger we do not know.
The Kavanaghs are one of the most
ancient families in the British islands.
They were the early kings Of Leinster.
The famous Strongbow married an Eva
Kavanagh. The Kavanaghs have also
been Austrian mobiles. The charter
horn of the Leinster kings-a large,
huted cornucopia of ivory, mounted on
brass and resting on a brass easel-is
among the heirlooms at Boris.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1891-05-16

"A Toledo daily published an illus
tration in II recent issue which shows
in n very correct manner the enterprise
of one of Toledos most substantial
merchants. The illustration shows an
immense crowd of men rushing to q
woll known clothing house--a scene
which actually took place and which is
being continued from day to day. 1t
seems that Mr.. Mockett the clo.hier
who recently returned from New York
secured u most remarkable bargain in
the purchase of about $500 suits which
are actually worth from $25 to $35, but
which he is selling at $l5. These bar
gain suits will only last about ten days
Do not miss these wonderful bargains
but secure one of those handsome suits
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1891-05-16
Thrown From Their buggy.

Superintendent Ed. Farmer of the
intirmary, and his wife met with quite
an accident Saturday afternoon. They
drove out the farm gate to come to
town, driving rather spirited horse.
Just as they got into the road Mrs.
Farmers hat blew off, and went out
past the horse, which frightened the
animal and he whirled short around,
tipping the buggy over, spilling out
the contents. Mrs. Farmers arms
were both badly sprained and her hip
injured. Mr.. Farmer was badly bruised
and shaken up. but fortunately both
escaped without broken bones. The
buggy was smashed up but the horse
did not attempt to run, and was not
injured. Sentinel.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1891-05-16
To Stock Owners.

Adam Hazel has dark iron gray
stallion, 81 years old, which weighs
1850 lbs; is 16 hands high, well pro-
portioned and has good action. He
was sired by the imported French
draft stallion Nogent. His dam is a
three-fourth blood Norman, her gandr
sire beng imported by Gen. Frey,
of Quincy, Ill. This horse known as
Grover, will stand at barn of owner,
near Stony Ridge, every day in the
week except Monday.
TERMS Single service, So; season,
$S. To insure standing colt, $40.
1t is well known fact that Mr.
Hazel takes special pride in breeding
good stock. Sb
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1891-05-16
LOCAL NEWS.
Locals in this column io.ccnts per line.
HANDKERCHIEFS.

We have just opened n very nice
a ssortment of Ladies Handkerchiefs
at all prices from &c to DC. We have
taken special pains in the selection OF
n desirable assortment of Sc Handker-
chiefs that have become so popular for
children, to carry to school. We have
these sc goods all strung out in a line
and marked so that you can ''pay your
money and take your choice" Be sure
to take notice of our Handkerchiefs
when you are in the store again. They
are goods that are usually marked at a
large profit but this lot we propose to
sell cheap, with the hope that we may,
thereby, enhance the sale of them to
our advantage.
HANDKERCHIEFS.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1891-05-16
MARRIED.,

BASH-ROBINSON.-At Haskins, o.
Wednesday, May 6, 1891. by Rev.
Osborne, Mr.. j. Bash and Miss Ida
Robinson of Haskins, at the residence
of the brides parents.
The wedding was quiet family
affair, none but the nearest relatives
being present. The bride is an estima-
BILE young lady of the village and the
groom is the junior partner of the dry
goods firm of McCrory & Bash. A
host of friends wish the happy couple
Il prosperous journey through life.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1891-05-16
Prompt Settlement.

The National Union is rapidly
becoming the most popular insurance
society of the times. y. b. Oblinger,
whose death occurred in the early part
of April, was u member of Tippecanoe
Council of this place, and his widow
has received her insurance $4,000 in
about 40 days from the date of his
death. This proves conclusively, that
the Union is a substantial association.
The insurance is paid IN FULL with nc
rebates for expenses. Mrs. Oblinger
speaks in the highest terms of the
order, and of their manner OF doing
business.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1891-05-16
Barga,ns IN ReaI Estate.

have for sale some choice dwelling
properties and vacant lots IN Perrysburg,
at prices and terms 10 suit the means Of
purchasers. can sell you good house
and lot for from $500 to $4,000, in the
most beautiful village in Ohio. also
have for sale some finely improved farms
within short distances of Perrysburg,
and timbered lands in different parts of
the Country. in which at the prices I
am now offering them there are bar
gains for purchasers. AS prices are
steadily advancing the sooner purchased
the better the bargain.
also have few thousand dollars
TO loan on good security.
D. K. HOLLENBECK.
May go, 1880. 10 IF.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1891-05-16
BUSINESS LOCALS.
Locals in this column 8 cents per line.
Drunkenness, or tho Liquor Habit,
Positively Cured by adm nstcr-
Ing Dr, IHaincs Golden

1t is manufactured as a powder, which can be
given in a glass of beer, n cup of coffee or ten,
or in TODD, without the knowledge of the patient,
1t Is absolutely harmless and will effect per-
manent and speedy cure, whether the patient
is n moderate drinkcr or an alcoholic wreck.
1t has been given In thousands of cases, and in
every instance perfect cure has followed 1t
never Fails. The system once i'm mprcgnatcd with
the Specific il becomes an utter impossibiliy
for the liquor appetite to exist. Cures guarnn-
teed. Is page book Of particulars free Address.
GOLDEN SPECIFIC CO., lS5 Race St.,
Cincinnati. o. :ZZa
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1891-05-16

All buyers of Dry Goods should
remember that Lamson Bros. Toledo,
show only good goods. This does not
mean high priced goods only. They
sell all grades but do not carry trash
only made to sell but of no value TO the
buyer. Reliable Goods and reliable
prices. sa
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1891-05-16
A CARD.

We would express our thanks to
Mitchell Post, to Co. l., of the ll1th
Rogt, Wolford Post and all soldiers
who by their presence. showed kindly
feelings and respect to their late
comrade. Also to those who kindly
decorated the church and sent many
beautiful floral offerings.
FRED YEAGER AND FAMILY.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1891-05-16
Smoke the Canary I
Cigar.

Smoke the Canary lip
Cigar.
Tomato, celery ard verbena plants
and geranium slips, at DIR. Nichols. 7b*
For Ice Cream, Fruits ard Confec-
tionery, stop at Cair's Restaurant. 6tf
Sec the fine Pianos and Organs at
the b. G. Music Co.'S room, Perrysburg.
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Specta
cles. Special attention given to repair
ing. All Warranted. JOHN ZURFLUH,
3l3 Monroe street. Toledo,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1891-05-16
TOLEDO MARKETS.

Following are local quotations at tho
Produce Exchange to-day:
Wheat-Cash No. 2 soft red, 81 t.08A
al 90. latter to close: No. 0 do. 81 063.
Corn-Cash No. ?. nominally, sic.
Oats-Cash No 9. white Sale.
Glover seed-Prime, cash, nominaI'y
81 90.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1891-05-16
FOE SALE or RENT.

The Exchange hotel property in Per-
rysburg, is offered for sale, trade or
rent. An excellent opportunity is
offered an enterprising man.
5tf. JAMES II. PIERCE.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1891-05-16
Smoke the Canary Til

effS
Cigar.
d. b. Clailin will hereafter be found
at his photograph studio every day in
the week. Cali and secure a dozen
of those excellent photos he is making.
3itf
Smoke the Canary Tip"
Cigar.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1891-05-16
A CARD.

To my friends and neighbors in Per-
rysburg and also to those from the
country, | return you my sincere
thanks and heartfelt gratitude.
JOHN HOOD.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1891-05-16
For Sale.

One choice mare with sucking colt,
and several other horses.
7tf JOSEPH SIMPLE, Roachton, o.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1891-05-16
NOTICE.

have my tailor shop at my resi-
dence on Front street, and will be
pleased TO have my old customers
call. JOHN HOLLIGER. cd
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1891-05-16

Clover and Timothy Seed. Next
door to Postoiiice. VIM. SCHLECT.