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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-02-06
Winter Excursions.

The Chicago, Union Pacific & North
Western Line offers the very best facilities
to persons desirous of visiting the resorts
Of California, Portland. Oregon, or Puget
Sound points. Excursion tickets, good six
mouths from time Of purchase, are now on
sale ut very low rates and patrons Of the
line are assured quick and comfortable
journey. Solid Vestibuled Trains of
coaches, free Reoliinng Chair Cars and
Palace Sleeping Cars are run through
from Chicago to Portland, Oregon, with
Pullman Drawing Room Sleeping Cars from
Chicago 10 San Francisco without change,
and excellent meals are served in Dining
Cars. Tickets should read via the Chicago
and North Western, Union Pacific aud
ton and reservation of space in sleeping
cars can be obtained upon application to any
Ticket Agent or by addressing W. A. Thrall
General Passenger and Ticket Agent, Cnica-
60 q North Western Railway, Chicago, ILL.,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-02-06

THERE is more Catarrh in this section of
the country than I'LL other diseases put to-
gether, and until the last few years was
supposed TO be incurable. For great many
years doctors pronounced it n local disease,
and prescribed local remedies, and by con-
stantly falling TO cure with local treatment,
pronounced it incurable Science has
proven catarrh to be Il constitutional dis
ease, and therefore requires constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure, manu-
factured by F. j. Cheney g. Co, Toledo
Ohio, is the only constitutional cure on the
mar ket 1t is taken internally in doses from
10 drops to a teaspoonful 1t acts dirGctly
on the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. They offer one hundred dollars for
any case it fails to cure Send for circulars
and testimonials. Address,
f. j. CHENEY q Co., Toledo, o.
tG Sold by Druggists, roc.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-02-06
A Hearty Welcome

To returning peace by day and tranquility
at night is extended by the rheumatic pa
Stomach Bitters. Don't delay the use OF
this fine anodyne for pain and purifier of
the blood an instant beyond the point when
the disease manifes,s itself. Kidney trouble
dyspepsia, liver complaint, Ia grippe and ir.
regularity of the bowels are relieved and
cured by the Bittera
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-02-06

To tho man who labors with his hands,
physical trouble is q very serious thing. 1t
Is not merely the PAIN he endures, raclsine
and tormontinJ as it Is, but the prospective
loss OF time, money and place hnunts him
and nggravates his suffering. He is bent on
having prompt relief and sure cure. He
wants the best and the proof and here it is
Mr.. w. II. Schroeder, Gilbertville, Iowa,
stated April ~. 1884, that he had used st.
Jacobs Oil in his stnbles for horse COM
plants and upon himself for rheumatism,
and had found 1t the best remedy he had
ever tried. Again. Feb'y IL, 1887, he writes
u have used St Jacobs Oil for rheumatism
and sore back, as stated, and 1t cured; and
for burns and bruises 1T does its work as
recommended to do. always keep 1t in the
house and recommend it to my neighbors. "
Mr.. John Gnrbutt, 656 Minna St, San
Francisco, Cal, writes: "Some time back ]
sprained my knee and suffered agony until
l tried st Jacobs Oil The result was q
speedy and permanent cure. miss Ida NJ.
Fleming, z $. Carey St, Baltimore, Md,
says: 81 had been afflicted for two years
with neuralgia, and tried every means to
get rid Of the tormenting disease. had
been given SO much quinine that my nerv-
Gus system was seriously injured. was
advised to use St. Jacobs OIL, which did,
and 1t relieved me entirely"
e-
THE cheerful live longest in years, and
afterwards in our regards. Cheerfulness IL
tho off -Qhpof nj
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-02-06

been found that three early treatments
are as effective as six made at inter-
vals throughout the season; and that
one spraying with either of the solu-
tions noted above will save large per-
centage of the foliage. OF the value Of
the spraying, our illustrations taken re-
spectively from sprayed and unsprayed
trees speak more forcibly than page
of type,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-02-06
FARM AND GARDEN.
PEAR LEAF BLIGHT.

Ammoniacal Solution of Copper Carbon
ate the Best Fungicide.
An object lesson is often the best
way of teaching. To this end we illus
krate herewith the benefit derived from
the treatment of pear leaf blight by
nmmoniacal solution of copper carbon
ate, as shown in the report of Secre-
tary Rusls for 1890. This solution Is
made as follows; Three ounces copper
carbonate are mixed with 1 quart of
ammonia, and as soon as all action has
ceased, it is diluted with water TO %
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-02-06
An Important Di1erence

To make it apparent to thousands, who
think themselves i'll, that they are not af-
fected with any disease, but that the system
home to their heart s, las costive condition is
easily cured by using Syrup of Figs Manu-
factured by the California Fig Syrup Co
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-02-06

Why Should He?-She (blushing
frightfully)-"Jack, that horrid woman
saw You kiss me. Now promise faith
fully to deny it to her" He-"Why
should I? didn't deny it to you."-N.
Y. Herall
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-02-06

Mr.. JouN C. Feriman, Albion, Illinois,
writes on Jan. 10Th, 1891: "My wife has
besn n great uufferer from headaches for
over 20 years, and your Brady ycrotine is the
only remedy that has ever relieved her.
eau get YOU all the recommendations you
want from here, We take great pleasure
in recommending 1t on all occasions"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-02-06

-Minks-"Were You away last sum-
mer?" Winks-"Yes, off about month
at a summer resort" How did you
spend the time?' waiting for it to
stop rainin~ "-Demorest' Magazine.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-02-06

LOVING kindness is greater than laws
and the charities of life are more than ali
eremonies-Talmud
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-02-06
prnnArs no ioca, disease has puzzled and

PERnArs no local disease has puzzled and
hafiled the medical profession more than
nasal catarrh. While not Immediately fatal
1t 10 among the most Distressing, naiseous
the records show very few or no cases of
radical cure of chronic catarrh by any of
the multitudes Of modes of treatment until
the introduction of Ely's Cream Balm few
years ago The success Of this preparation
Apply Balm into each nostril 1t Is Quick
~ Absorbed. Gives Relief at once Price
50 cents at Druggists.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-02-06

The loss of flesh is a tri9e.
You think you need not
mind it.
But, if you go on losing
for some time or lose a good
deal in a short time, you are
running down. Is that a
trihe?
Get back to your healthy
weight and generally you get
back to health.
A book on CAREFUL L1v-
ING will tell you what it is to
get there, and when SCOTS
Emulsion of cod-liver oil is
useful. Free.
ScoTT & BowNE. Chemists, I,a South sth Avenue,
New York.
Your druggist keeps SCOTS Emulsion of cod.liyer
oil-all druggists everywhere do. 81.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-02-06

DoN'T Neglect Cough. Take some Hals's
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-02-06

WHO thinketh to buy villainy with good
shnll find such faith so bought, so Sold
MarStDn
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-02-06
The Only Ono Ever Printed-Can You Find
the Word?

There is n 8 inch display advertisement
In this paper, this week, which has no two
words alike except one word. The same is
true of each new one appearing each week,
from The DR.. Harter Medicine Co This
house places "Crescentn on everything
they make and publish Look for ii, send
them the name of the word and they will
return You book, beautiful Autographs or
samples free.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-02-06

WHEN man is too lazy to walk around
mud-hole, he should not be commended for
bravery In walking through it.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-02-06

SUDDEN CHANGES OF WEATHER ocuse
Throat Diseases. There is no more effect
unl remedy for Coughs, Colds, ETC., than
| borcs. Price 25 cts.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-02-06

Mrs BAooN-"Whatn n sour look DR. Pill
has." Little Minnie-"I gucss he takes his
own medicine, mamma NY onkers States
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-02-06

CLOTHING will make the man i'll he only
sells enough OF it at good protit-Texas
Siftings.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-02-06

WHEN an Irish baby is in the cradle YOU
can IT compose 1t with sham m-rock.-Boston
Courier.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-02-06

sKETcHER, the artist, had position last
season drawing soda water. --Pharmaceut-
ical Era.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-02-06
EB Sold by Druggists, roc.

TIE question before the house: "Do you
want your sidewalk shoveled otfW-Y onk-
ers Statesman.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-02-06

BBEcHAM's PILLS have been in popular
sure and gentle remedy. 70 cents box
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-02-06

WooL-"Is your mother -in-law still with
youln Van Pclt-"No; still agin me"-N.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-02-06
\AEbat Piapo?

Musically, it is of immense
Importance what one you buy.
Its life will be many years;
years that will make or mar
your musical life. Then don't
make a choice that you will
regret all these years.
In the Ivers and Pond you
not only get a frst-class piano;
you get all you pay for.
We send on approval, at
our risk and expense, or di-
rect you to a dealer who can
supply you. Write for Cata-
logue.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-02-06

This GREAT COUGH CURE, this success
full CONSUMPTION CURE ts sold by drug
gists on positive guarantee, a test that no
other Cure can stand successfully. If you
have COUGH, HOARSENESS or LA
GRIPPE, twill cure you promptly. If your
child has GROUP or WHOOPING COUGH,
use it quickly and relief is sure If you fear
CONSUMPTION, don't wait until your case
is hopeless, but take this Cure at once and re-
eeive Immediate help. Large bottles, SOC and
Sl.OO. Travellers convenient pocket size, go
Ask your druggist for SHTLOHS CURE
If your lungs are sore o. back lame, use
Shilohs Porous Plasters. Price, 25c.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-02-06

Two OF trade can never agree. Work
men can't even roll barrels of -four without
u little falling out
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-02-06

TEAcHER--"W hat is he feminine Of MANI"
Little Girl-"Dude "-Brooklyn Life
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-02-06

THE cheerful live longest in years, and
afterwards In our regards. Cheerfulness is
the on shoot of goodness. s.-BoYee
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-02-06

EVERY one desires to live long, but no one
would be old. Swift.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-02-06

Lanes Family Medicine Moves
The bowels each day. A pleasant herb drink
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-02-06

A HIGH-ToNEp singer Is generally off his
base --Binghamton Republican.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-04-23

At certain court of justice an awk.
ward blunder was made by the prisoner
in the dock. He was being tried fo1
murder and the evidence was almost
wholly circumstantial, a chief portion OF
it being a hat of the ordinary "billycock'
pattern that had been found close to
the scene of the crime, and which, more
over, was sworn to as the prisoners
Counsel for the defense expatiated upon
the commonness of hats Of the kind.
"You, gentlemen" he said, mo doubt
each of you has just such hat as this.
Beware, then, how you condemn fel.
low creature on such piece of evi-
dence," and so forth. In the end the
man was acquitted, but just as he was
leaving the dock he turned in respect
full manner to the judge and said, Ill
you please, my lord, may l ave my at?
London Public Opinion.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-04-23

Inc other day novel scene was wit
messed on upper Broadway, where the
theaters are thickest There was sharp
atmosphere abroad and the drivers were
Shaping their hands and stamping their
ieet IN their efforts to keep from freez-
ing. In one such effort one driver
dropped his whip. AS his assistant
climbed over the wheel to get it bow
legged, crop cared dog lodged from I'M
der carriage. and Selling the whip in
his mouth frisked lightly away with it,
The drivers laughed and shouted and
the young man ran after the dog and
called and whistled, but the more they
laughed and yelled and whistled the
funnler it seemed to the dog.
He dived under the wagons and played
hide and seek around the horse cars.
now and then tossing the whip up in the
air in sheer exuberance of animal spirits.
all the while keeping weather eye on
his immediate pursuer, the whole Broad
way world looking lsughingly on. FL
nally, IN the course Of block or two.
after a aorse had stepped on the butt
and nearly jerked the bowlegged dogs
teeth out and street car had run over
the lash and jerked them i'll again, he
dropped the thing in the roadway and
capered after his disappearing master,
leaving the truckman's assistant in pos
session, thoroughly warmed up with the
chase.-New York Herald
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-04-23
ACROSS the EOOtliphfs.

Even the immortal and ever blooming
Fanny Herring is not safe from the sings
and arrows of the outrageous gallery god.
This type of auditor is bad enough In
the popular price theaters, but when he
lands in the amusement hall of the local
dime museum his behavior is something
terrific.
Fanny only acts in the latter places, and
ner plays are short, shocking and delirious.
Recently she was appearing in one of an
ultra blood and thunder brand in which it
was necessary for her to exclaim: "Gr-r-reat
heylns! If l only had horse!"
She exclaimed it.
Say, Fanny" queried voice from the
rear OF the house, would a mule do?'
Yes" was the retort, "come around to
the stage door. New York Commercial
Advertiser.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-04-23

MIRA WmsLowb SOOTHING SYRUP has been
u,ed by millions Of mothers for their children
Mnne teething. II disturbed at night and
and crying with pain Of Cutting Teeth SEND
St once and get bottle of "Mrs. Winslow's
soothing Syrup" for Children Teething. It
VIII relieve the poor little sufferer immedi.
Meiy Depend upon it, mothers, there is no
mistake about it. 1t cures Diarrhea, regu.
@tes the Stomach and Bowels, cures Wind
conc, sonens the Gums, reduces Inlamma-
ton, and gives tone and energy to the whole
system: MRS. Winslow's Soothing Syrup !"
Tor children teething 10 pleasant to the taste
ana Is the prescription of one of the Oldest
ana best female physicians and nurses in the
0nited States. Price twenty-five cents q bot
Tie. Sold by all druggists throughout the
lows SOOTHING SYRUP"
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-04-23
DRAMATIC NOTES.

Halevy's ''L'Eclair' Qe30 was lately
given for the first time in Italy at the
Pergola theater. in Florence.
William Barry has a new play called
Green Goods" for next season, but his
partner. Hugh Fay. will not be with
him
A syndicate has been formed in Paris,
with capital of 100000 francs, for
rebuilding the Comic Opera in Paris ON
the site where it was burned down.
Kate Castleton's home in Oakland,
CAL, is said to be the home of verita-
BILE herd of dogs, to whom she has given
characteristic names taken from stage
people.
Dixey has produced little play en-
titled "The Majors Appointment,
adapted by Nelson Wheatcroft and
George Backus from story by Julia
Schayer
Paganini's violin, preserved in the
museum at Genoa, was found to be de-
teriorating for want of use. It was
taken out, and Sivori played upon 1t for
an hour or two.
A lady has made suggestion to the
effect that actresses whose roles require
them to knit, crochet or sew on the stage
should "do something useful" with a
charitable end in view.
A new comic opera company ia being
organized by Plat and Matthew'S, OF
which Marion Manola 10 to be the bright
particular star. It viii begin Ito career
In the Fifth Avenue theater, New York.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-04-23
A Professional Opinion.

Householder-I am going to move to the
suburbs next Monday, and I'd like you to
do the job.
Mover-How many loads?
/ don't know. You moved me once, you
may remember"
Yes; | needed three wagons then to get
through, but that was some years ago.
have you moved since?"
Yes, indeed; half dozen times"
nun! guess one wagon will carry all
you have left New York Weekly.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-04-23

For number of years have been subject
to violent attacks of infammatory rheuma-
ism which generally lasted 25@&t two
months. On the first of this month was
attacked in the knee and suffered severely
for two days, when procured bottle oil
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and it relieved
me almost instantly. l therefore most
cheerfully recommend it to those who are
similarly afflicted everywhere. r.. D.
WHITLEY, Martindale, N. c., February
1888. Mr.. Whitley is very prominent
man in this place and his disease was very
widely known as he suffered such severe
pain. w. NJ. HOUSTON g. Co., Merchants
Martindale, N. G. so cent bottles for sale
by NJ. Lively druggist.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-04-23
Bucklen,s Arnica Salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, feves sores
lettet, chapped hands, chilblain, corns, and
all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles,
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
giveperfect satisfaction, or money refunded,
Price rs cents per box. For sale by M.
Lively
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-04-23
John Was All Right.

LOVING Mother-Dear me, John writes
NUN college that he is doing stacks of
night work.
PRACTICAL Father-You needn't worry
socut John. AS long as he keeps his stacks
ne Is all right.-Truth
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-04-23

Passengers via thi. line are afforded excellene
views of Scenes i Historic int rest "Look0ue
Mountain and Nilsson RIDGE etc. Trains e.
this line pass ov High Bridge and through to
Beautiful Blue Grass Region OF Kentucky.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-04-23
The Nun Used a Six Shooter.

There was great excitement at the
Catholic convent about o'clock this
morning, when three pistol shots, fired
III quick succession within its walls,
brought the police to the scene. hives
tigation disclosed that one of the nuns
had discovered a man scaling the high
wall surrounding the convent, and by
the ti1ne the intruder had reached the
sacred building the sister opened fire
upon him with a big six shooter at close
range. The intruder beat hasty re-
treat.--Laredo Cor. San Antonio Ex-
press.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-04-23
SAVANNAH, FLORIDA AND WESTERN
WAYcRoss SHORT LNE-Time Oar

SCHEDULE OF THROUGH TRAINS TO FLORIDA AND
GEORGIA.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-04-23
Regular SDrinterS,

Snopper-Are those fast colors?
Olerk-Well, should say as much! You
'use wash it once and see how they'll run.
boston Courier.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1892-07-05
AN0THER vlEW OF RICE.

LpIruR 3uLLErIN:-
Some time AGO | had occasion To-
examine piece of rite land which
was for sale. IL was a small piece
In the midst of large rice planta.
ton. The owner wanted 10 sell at
s75O pcr acre. Aslt was far from
any town the price secmedlo me very
high: but the oWucr-au old native
--r,Ilrd my altru. ion to the fact that
the Cbipnnrp had hrcu paving him
am annual rental OF SO per acre.
This was pro1ahly an exceptional
case. hut / hcli.ye that the usual
rental, paid ricc lands is from $50
to SGD Irrr acre. This suggests oma
onr,uols To me relative TO the duty
%, rice: Who is reaping the benefit
of the protection on rice, the rice
grower or ,hp owner of rice land?
II the Owner of the land, does he
srpm ,o need that projections If that
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1892-07-05
Mortgages Notice OF Fore
closure.

THE UNDERSIGNED, EDWARD
FURSTENAU, the mortgage named
in certain mortgage deed from G.
ALEE and CHANG FOOK, dated
December Ia, 1886, of record in Liber
100, folios 476-47S, Hawaiian Registry
of Deeds, gives notice that he intends
to foreclose said mortgage for condi.
ton broken, to-wit the failure of said
mortgagors to pay when due their
note for 81 900, secured by said mort
gage, and that he will cause the prop
erly named in said mortgage TO be
sold at public auction at the sales
rooms OF j. F. Morgan, in Honolulu,
on SATURDAY, July 8, 1892, at IL
o'clock noon.
The following property is covered
by said mortgage, viz:
|. Land at Waihole, Koolaupoko,
Oahu, containing 81 500 acres more
or less, being part Of l.. c. A. 1896
to Punk, r. p G97S, conveyed by
metes and bounds to said mortgagOrs
by deed Of Lydia S. Blanchard, dated
Sept. %, 1878, Liber 81, folio IS.
2. Land on the North side of Mer.
chant street, in Honolulu, being a
portion of l.. c. A. 5573, r. P. 24G4
to Kualii, conveyed to SAID Chang
Fook by deed of Kelupaina ct al
dated Dec. 81, 1879, Liber 50, folio
164.
3. Lease from Joseph S. Gilman
and Louis Maigret to Chang Fook
dated March 90, 1880, Liber 80, folio
40, for term OF 30 years from said
date, OF premises on Punchbowl street
in Honolulu, now occupied by
H- TERMS CASH. Deeds a,
expense OF purchasers.
E. FURSTENAU.
p BY his Attorney-in-fact f. A. Schaefer
81 For further particulars apply
to f. M. Hatch, attorney, or to j. F
Morgan, auctioneer. 463-4t
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1892-07-05
FORTUNES IN OLD BOOKS.

Bibliomaniacs are usually men.
Women have a rage for collecting old
china, old lace, fans, miniatures and
the rest, but not often rare and curl
Gus books. There is, however, one
woman in New York who journeyed
to Boston not long ago after first
edition" that was TO be sold there.
She did not get it. 1t was little
book of not more than thirty pages,
a first edition of Edgar A. Poe's
writings, of which only two are
known to be in existence. The vol
ume sold for $3.50 which was little
above her figure. II wanted it bad
w." she confessed, "but l had to
limit my bidding, and it was below
this sum-
This same woman had fortune
tied up in rare old books. "Why
not?" she says. They constantly
increase in value, and if you know
what TO buy they are as safe as peach
blow vases. You can insure them
against fire, and it would take very
cultured thief to know what volumes
to carry away. | find wonderful
fascination in the pursuit of treas
ure Ills Poe edition, for instance.
rne printer who got it out has been
traced, his descendants visited and
his record searched. 1t is positive
that only two copies of the original
edition are left. No, old books are
not lorged," she finished, in answer
- a question. cit has been tried,
but lhc deception is sure to be dis
covered. The old paper and old type
cunnoL be made now. New York
Hines.