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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-02-03

and disclosing-not typewriter-but
the meager and unsightly remains OF
some corned beef and cabbage on
which Mr.. Trott had been dining
That had been five years ago, and
Mr. Trott had not tasted dish OF
corned beef and cabbage since. The
odor of that barbarous mixture used
thereafter to make him both sick at his
stomach and sick at heart-he, who
had once been so fond of it!
Messerschmidt married her that fall,
but Mr.. Trott had never called upon
them since the event.
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A curIous CaIifornia Weed.

In Santa Clara county, Cal, there
grows weed called the rattlesnake
weed. 1t is SO named from the story
that when rattlesnakes get to fighting
and bite each other, this weed, if
eaten by them, will prevent death. 1t
grows about six inches tall, has red
stalk and slender leaves. On the top
of the stalk comes head of flowers,
and the seeds of these flowers are said
TO be very annoying to one in passing
through mass of them, as they are
furnished with sharp barbs, commonly
called stickers. The early settlers
who had herds of sheep always made
their herdsmen keep with them bot
tie of strong tea made of rattlesnaiSe
weed, and when any of the sheep were
bitten they were drenched with this
tea, which always saved them
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nad undergone the mysterious process
known only to the subtle promoter who
capitalizes small enterprise into CO.
lossal one by the hocus-pocus of the
s.street."
Never in his life had Mr.. Trott
claimed the society of the capricious
Miss Monroe on one of those bright af-
ternoons but what Mr.. Messerschmidt
could be seen in his gorgeous turnout,
riding insolently alongside or else tals-
ing the road, in manner even more
insoient, just in front This gentle
tlepan's presence was not only OBJ
truded upon them at these times. but
he seemed TO divine by diabolcal in.
stinct just when and where to find
them together If Mr.. Trott took Miss
Monroe TO the theater, the other party
invariably had seat nearby, which he
would change for one Immediately
next TO the couple, and engage them in
conversation with mild, insinuating
assurance that used to irritate the
young lawyer to the point of insanity.
When he took Miss Monroe TO the art
inuseum-u favorite ruse of his to get
her away from possible intruders--his
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ubiquitous rival wns there also, suavc,
calm, entertaining, agonizingl
Accidentally his eyes rested on the
polished oak corer of his typewriter in
the corner, and he smiled bitterly at
the associations conjured up by that
implement of modern correspondence.
Well he remembered n certain morn
ing when Miss Monroe took it into her
capricious head to visit him at his pala-
tial quarters-as he had represented
them to her in order to keep pace with
the plutocratic Messerschmidt. As
usual. that worthy was tagging placid.
ly at her side
Mr. Trott shuddered with retrospect
i've horror as he thought of the hide.
Gus catastrophe of that visit, and pic
trred the scene before him There
was Alice, rs blooming and richly
handsome as n Jacqueminot rose, radi'
ating delicate perfume like the
flower itself, which fairly intoxicated
the young lawyer. The complaisant
and phlegmatic Messerschmidt nearby
wore his usual smile of vacant urban
ity, but in his small gray eye shone the
light of demoniacal triumph; and as
be watched Alice sweep the Office with
her keen eyes and gather in every
shabby detail of the Office, from the
bare floor to the dilapidated desks, he
visibly exulted at the disgust in her
countenance. Then she spoke. She had
just dropped in to pay her respects as
she passed the building. She was de.
lignted to find his quarters so com.
fortable-loolIing! Then Messerschmidt
shifted at the atmosphere like war
horse that scents the aroma of battle
afar. Unerringly those little gray eyes
fastened upon the cover of Mr. Trott's
typewriter.
"What make of typewriter do you
prefer, Mr.. Trott?" asked Mr.. Messer-
schmidt, innocently raising the cover
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indiana. 1t was there that Mars
finest faculties were developed. His
usual place at night was the large
barn that stood about four hundred
yards from the dwelling. The master
of the house had frequent occasions to
be absent several days and nights.
Without one word or sign from any
one, during the nights on these occa.
sions, Mars would invariably lie across
the threshold of grandmother's door,
which opened out into wide passages;
but as soon as the master returned
Mars resumed his usual place in the
barn.
Our grandfather was copartner in a
dry goods establishment in the village.
about a mile from his home. Our
uncle, who resided with him, was chief
clerk. Mars was much attached to
him and would frequently attend uncle
there, then return. AS evening ap-
preached he would go to the store, as
If to guard him on his return. In win.
ter or in stormy weather, uncle would
often ride on horseback to and from
the place of business.
One stormy winter evening, with
Mars, as usual, in waiting, he hastily
closed the store, locked the door, and
leaped onto his horse to ride home.
When Mars saw the horse wheeled for
home, he jumped and gently held uncle
by the pants. Thinking that Mars was
only glad at seeing his9 start, he shool;
him off and proceeded brisllly on.
Again the dog leaped up and ratified
his teeth ominously. Uucle stopped.
Mars gently wagged his tail and
trotted few steps back. Uncle pom
dered as to what he meant. lie knew
the dog well enough to know that
something was wrong; but what? With
his eyes fixed on Mars, he slowly
started again homeward. In an instant
Mars arrested him as before. He then
turned his horses head and retraced
his way toward the store; while Mars,
full of apparent joy, ran on before, but
still turning every moment to see i he
was followed. On they went. On com.
ing again in front of the store, uncle
perceived at once the cause of the
dogs strange actions: for, although he
had locked the door. he had forgotten
to take the key out. He instantly dis
mounted and secured the key; seeing
which Mars ran homeward without
further pause, out with n look of as
sured contert in his splendid eyes
which uncle never forgot.-Chicago
Field
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-02-03
SHE KEPT A VARIED SUPPLY.
No Need for Him to Go to a Drug Store
for Poison.

No Need for Him to Go to "A Drug Store
for Poison.
At eight o'clock the other evening a
bareheaded plainly-dressed woman
about forty-fve years of age walked
into Grand River avenue drug store
and asked:
Has man been in here within an
hour and asked for poison?'
mo, ma am was the reply.
Rather small man, with red goatee
and freckled face?''
II don't remember any such man."
''Got squeaky voice, and he'd tell
you that he was tired of life and longed
for rest?'
mo; no such man has been In here,
ma am.
Well he may come. It's my hus-
band. Every week or two he tries to
bluff me, and when he finds he can't
do it he threatens to poison himself.
He went away this morning saying |
would never see him again, and that
would read of his death in the evening
papers"
'Yesm."
You'll know him the minute he
WdlkS III. he IL dSh you iOr drScnlc-
ten cents worth of arsenic"
"Yes'm."
Hell begin to blow about me while
you are putting it up, saying as how 1
make life miserable and full of woe,
and that he has decided to die"
"Yes'm."
Then he'll begin to shed tears and
claw off and say perhaps he'd better
make one more effort to live with me,
and the result will be that he'll walk
out and leave you ten cents out of
pocket"
~ see. I'll be on watch for him"
"Yes, you'd better. He's played that
trick on every druggist within mile
of here keep laudanum and rough
on rats and strychnine in the house all
the time, besides three or four ropes
stout enough for him to hang himself,
and there's no earthly need of his beat
ing drug store. He just does it to get
sympathy and have u chance to say
that / bought four ten-cent novels in
one week."
81 see."
IF he comes, just grab him, turn
| him around and lit him outdoors, and
| I'll be very much obliged to you, and
| it may help to make "a better man OF
him. Good evening. detroit Free
BreSS.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-02-03
A REMARKABLE DOG.
This Strange Story Is Said to Be Truo IL
Every Particular.

This Strange Story Is Said to Re Truo II
Every Particular.
My grandfather once owned dUg
that was n cross between n mastiff anG
Newfoundland. He was large in size
rs the argest-mentioned breed, and In
color that of an African lion, and
strange to say, had name like one
Ais eyes, also, had the intelligent look
of that animal.
Mars was his name. He was noted
for his almost human intelligence, He
never was known to bark as dogs are
wont to do, but, when angry, ratified his
teeth by shaking his head violently, so
that they could be heard at a distance.
This he never did except as warming
and woe unto the intruder that passed
unheeding, His disposition was mild
and even playful with those of the
household, but friend or foe never ap-
preached the house unchallenged at
night. Mars had a deep, sonorous
voice, when he chose to let it out,
which was very seldom; then it was
more akin to a lions roar than to any
thing else earthly. He seemed to know
instinctively what was his duty, and
when and where his vigilance was
needed.
Our grandfather, who was clergy
the country on account of feeble
health; hence the family retired for
several wears to q beautiful farm in
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-02-03
puNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

wv lie-' w hdb are you coming hOmo
Mt this time in the morning forP' Hus-
band-"Bre' 'kfush. h."-Detroit Tribune.
--"Why did Ethel Robinson marry
Harold Smithers l wonder?" "She
admired his monogram. 1t looks so
like the dollar sign.-Harper's Bazaar.
-May-"They say Miss Stepley, of
Chicago, gives great deal to the
poor" Bell-"What does she give?"
May-"Her old shoes. IN. " Herald.
-She--'I must ask you to release
me from our engagement. Papa has
failed" He-"O, that's all right.
/ am the man who won all his money"
indianapolis Journal.
Two of Kind -Mistress-"Brid-
get, don't want yea to go out this
evening"" Maid-"Nather do Path
rick, mem; he's coming to say me,
mem. Detroit Free Press
Too True.-First Girl.-"Chape-
rones are more averse to engagements
than any one else, don't you think
so?' Second Girl-"No; according to
my observations men are. Truth.
-EIicks-"What a curious acting
chap Aberrate is! Sometimes I think
his mind cannot be right" Wiclls-
Don't you think it too bad to blame it
on his nd?"-Boston Transcript.
~ suppose you have been shopping
all day again" said Mr.. Snaggs to his
wife at the supper table. "And sup
pose you have been bucket-shopping
again" retorted she. - Pittsburgh
Chronicle.
-Merchant-'T believe we ought to
get more than fifty cents yard for
that goods - Shrewd Clerk
"Thera's just one way to do it."
"TIow?" Cut it up in fragments and
sell it on the remnant counter" -
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Worse Yet.-Bill the Bombthrower
waiting for the group to assemble)-
"Thcre won't be many of us here to-
night. It's rainin' pitchforks." Dyna-
mite Dick-"R "Rainin' pitchforl1s? Great
Scott! It's rainin' soapsuds"'- Chicago
Tribune.
No" said Mrs Blivens in reply to
her little daughters beseeching for a
little sister: no, we can't afford new
baby" But" persisted the child,
won't the doctor make a reduction If
you take twins?"-Pittsbur Chron-
icle.
--Longwed (medita tively) THE man
who refuses to take no for an answer
may be blooming bright or he may be
a blanked chump." Neybor-"Speak-
ing from personal eXperience?' Long
wed-"Er-I was just thinking of my
numerous proposals to Mrs. Longwed." ;"
Buffalo Courier.
-"Fangle-"Young Barlow has Sc
lected his vocation" Cumso-''What
is his choice?" Fangle-'EIe has de-
cided to become poet" Cumso-
Nonsense! What qualifications has
he?" Fangle-"He has one very inn
portant qualification. Cumso-"Name
it" Fangle-''An assured income. -
Harper's Bazar.
What do you think of this social
istic idea that people should receive
pay in proportion to the effort they put
forth?' ITS utterly impracticable.
Why, under such rule. that girl next
door who is trying to be a soprano
singer would be entitled to about 81, 900
n day. y."-Indianapolis Journal.
-Tommy-"I guess you'd better clean
the spots off my Sunday suit to-day?"
Mamma-"Why, dear?" "'Cause Rob-
bic Jones mother is going to give big
party tonight" Mamma-"Well, it,
only for ladies and gentlemen" Il
know; but she always invites her Sun
day-school class in to eat up the
scraps. Inter Ocean.
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IL.

Suddenly he threw his cigar from
him and exclaimyd:
Hang it! What do care? Ill
hunt her up and call for the sole pur-
pose of showing her that"
His vehemence came to an abrupt
stop He started erect and listened,
like a man transfxed, to the sound of
a soft, anxious voice in the other office
that was inquiring:
''Is this a lawyers office?"
Yes, madam" returned Mr.. Trott's
partner, affably. what can we do for
you?"
"1 wish to get a divorce" said a
voice, more timidly still, and trembling
on the verge OF tears. MY husband is
a wretch"
Mr.. Trott interrupted the speech,
radiant, precipitate, his voice vibrating
with unmistakable joy.
''Alice!" he cried, as he opened the
door with rush
The young lady rose in astonisnment
at the figure before her.
is it possible?" she faltered.
He took her hand and drew her in
side his office with gentle force, leav-
ing his mystitied partner staring speech
lessly at the vacated chair.
"What has he been doing to you.
Alice?" cried Mr. Trott, holding her
hand and looking as vindictive as a
Corsican.
He's been deserting me-" she said,
with faint hysterical laugh, but with
n relieved look in her eyes, like hunt
ed fawn that has found protector
What, that Misunderstanding moon
faced idiot"
WAS horrid, despicable scoun-
drel!" retorted Mrs. Messerschmidt,
with appropriate tact.
And then while Mr.. Trott listened
and held her hand-she poured forth a
tale of such heartrending cruelty that
he wept also.
"Did you ever hear anything like it,
Wilber?" she asked, apPealingly, con-
tracing his name as she used to dc
when he had pleased her.
Mr. .Trott replied with an impulsive
embrace and unexpected kiss.
But am Mrs. Messerschmidt" she
exclaimed, in demure alarm, drawing
from him.
That's sol" said Mr.. Trott, soberly.
The disability will have to be re-
moved before prior courtship can be
reinsta ted-ahem' BY the way, Alice,
have you seen my new typewriter?'
uncovering the machine with mis-
chievous grin. What do you think oi
it?"
at doesn't look as palatable as the
old one, Wilber." she said, laughing,
and drying her tears. uF
! but it isn't nearly as embarrassing, y
he returned. Your petition for abso
Lutte divorce shall be prepared upon II
without alimony!-for wouldn',
touch a cent of his oleaginous money
confound him"
Just as you say, Wilber," she said
resignedly, dropping her eyes with 9
blush.
And Mr.. Trott's partner in the outer
Office took his eye from the keyhole ant
observed contentedly:
"Pisness is poomingp'
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-02-03
"PARACHUTE JOE"
How He Climbed the stocple of Rushden
Church In England

Church In England.
We give here some sketches of a
daring feat just performed at Rushden,
Northamptonshire, says the West
minister Budges. A man named in
gram, known as parachute joe" hav-
ing obtained possession of the keys of
the parish church, was soon after
wards seen on the battlements and
speedily commenced to climb to the
top of the lofty spire by means of the
stone crotchets. A crowd of spectators
gathered in the street below. Having
reached the weather-cock, which he
swung round several times, he pulled
off his necktie and threw 1t to the
ground. He then turned round, and,
placing his back to the masonry,
waved both his arms to his Mortified
audience below. He succeeded in re-
turning safely to the ground, to the
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-02-03
PeRFUMED ANTlsEPTIcS.
The Disagrecabie Sick Room Odors to BE
Displaced by Sweet Scents.

Displaced by Sweet Scents.
Recent researches show that it is
possible to have delicious odors in the
sick room from the disinfectants used
instead of offensive odors which have
heretofore been a necessary accom-
paniment Of medical and surgical an
tiSeptics.
China cinnamon, geranium, verbena,
lavender and other essences are en-
dowed with strong antiseptic qualities,
and their use will be a grateful and
pleasant innovation not only to the pa
tient, but the medical attendant as
well, and will do away with need for
holding ones nose both at home and
abroad.
How often one smells poor sufferer
long before he can perchance see him
his injury maybe cannot be seen,
the odor of the disinfcctant invariably
proclaims it.
Every day, everywhere one may
chance to be, he is sure to encounter
some one with the drugstore odor
about him. Frequently, too, one may
audibly remark upon the smell and
wound the feelings of persons who can
not avoid giving offense if they would.
But with the bringing in of sweet
scents the making of surgical dress
ings with perfumed disinfectants, even
the odor of foul infected wounds will
be overcome. Then, in times Of cpl.
denies, what n comfort and delight it
will be to be greeted everywhere with
spicy fragrances.-Philadelphia Rec
ord
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-02-03
DisQualined.

To be great historian one must be
endowed with what is known as the
"historic Imagination" but he must
also be on his guard against abusing it
John" said the teacher, lin your
essay upon George Washington you
say that he was not fond of fishing.
What is your authority for that asser-
tion?"
why" answered Johnny, 1--WE. have
always been told that he could not tell
a lie"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-02-03
Extraordinary Punishment.

A Frenchman was teaching in q
large school, where he had u reputa-
tion among the pupils for making some
queer mistakes One day he was teach
ing class which was rather disorder
ly With the heSt and the trouble
some boys he was very snappish. Hav-
ing punished several boys and sent one
TO the bottom he at last shouted out in
q passion: ''Ze whole class go to 20
bottoml"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-02-03
An Expensive Drug.

Angry Man-That prescription you
gave mo to have filed for my wife cost
me n pretty sum. My dog ate 1t.
Physician-It certainly will not cost
you much to have it refilled.
Angry Man-That is not the point.
Tho dog died; and he cost me hun.
dred dollars. Puck.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-02-03

The beautiful calendars sent out by
G. 1. Hood &c Co., of Lowell, Mass,
have attracted much attention in all
parts of the country. The calendar
bears the head of a lovely girl, sweet
sixteen" Autographed in delicate col
ors. Over eight millions of these calen-
dars Were made. c. 1. Hood Sc Co., as
is we'll known, are the proprietors OF
Hoods Sarsaparilla, which is every
where household word on account OF
the wonderful cures that have been eff
fected by means of this great blood
purifier. Hoods Sarsaparilla is made
in u building which is the largest in
the world devoted to the business of
makinga medicine, and this great indus
try has been built up within n few
years by the absolute merit of Hoods
Sarsaparille.
CALLING a Woman's dress G dream Ia n M
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-02-03
Perhaps.

~ have just been thinking about
George Washington" said Mr.. Cumso.
What about him?" asked his wife.
~ was wondering II Martha ever
ssked him II her hat was on straight"
-DetYoit Free Press.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-02-03
The Wrong shon.

Penelope-Well, what's the latest
QossipP
Perdita-Dear me, the latest gossip
Dlways comc3 from you, and it's just
what came here to find out.-Truth.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-02-03
rho Comic Valentino.

Saint Valentinel They call him sainti
Yet when you get daub OF paint,
or horrid shape and frightiul face.
With verses set tS suit your casa,
You mingle with your wild complaint
The question why they call him saint
Detroit Free Presa
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-02-03
In a broadway Restaurant.

Proprietor-Any one waiting on you,
miss?
Miss Hayseed (blushing)-Well. HI
Perkins is kind er purring round, but
he hain't talked business yet,-Truth
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-02-03

lite way of saying that the cost OF II giyes
her husband thenig ghtmare.- ST. Paul NeWA
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-02

San Joaquin river near Portland,
Wash. One got beyond her depth, and
in attempting to rescue her. three of
the others were carried into an eddy
and drowned.
Referee Daniel G. Rollins rendered
a decision in favor of James y. Sey-
mOur, James 4. Baker and a. Louis
Seymour against Arthur Dyett, the
assignee OF John c. Emo, of New York,
in suit for $45O,000.
Forest fires are doing considerable
damage around Duluth, Mimi, and
have appeared inside the city limits.
At Amnicon, % miles from Duluth, a
bridge on the Northern Pacific road,
80 feet long and 80 feet high, was
destroyed. 1t delayed traffic for sew
eral days.
The Metropolitan life insurance COM
pany's office at New Haven has been
victimized by man who has been
engaged in fraudulently collecting
premiums from the policy-holders OF
the company. He has in some manner
come into possession Of lot of the
company's receipt books and Il list
of the local policy-holderS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-02
FOREIGN.

The parliament at Ottawa was pro
rogued
The French chamber of deputies has
passed the second, third and fourth
articles of the anti-anaI chist press law.
The trial of Santo Caserio for the
murder of President Carnot has been
postponed to August 2.
Storms and floods in western India
haze caused much damage to the crops
Many lives have been lost
Marson & Brosseau, grain and hay
dealers of Montreal, P. O., assigned
Their liabilities are over $150,000.
A battle has been fought at Seoul
between the Japanese troops and the
Coreans, in which the latter were re-
pulsed with considerable loss.
A report comes from Norway of the
loss of the Wellman Arctic expedition,
the explorers vessel having been
crushed to pieces by pack ice in the
Arctic seas.
War between China and Japan is
said to be inevitable; Japanese gun
boats are reported to be bombarding
COrean coast towns.
The evicted tenants bill passed it's
second reading in the commons after
debate in which Messrs. Chamber
lain, Balfour, Morley and Dillon took
part.
All amendments to the French anti
icst h INV +hf.
deputies, at the governmnt's request.
The Vigilant defeated the Britannia
in a race at Queenstown making the
, best line on record over Il fifty-mile
! course in light winds.
The steamer Miranda, carrying the
Cook Arctic exploring party, returned
to st. Johns, n. F., disabled by col
lision with an iceberg.
-Four fresh cases of cholera are re-
ported from Adrianople. The gov
eminent has declared five days quar-
antine against all European arrivals.
Advices from Panama say that the
dead body of Capt William Brooks
of the Columbian steamer Soledad has
been found. Capt. Brooks was from
Kennebunkport, Me, and had been for
some time in command of the Soledad,
trading on the San Bias coast.
Encounters are reported to have
taken place between the British and
French fishermen on the French treaty
shore of Newfoundland concerning the
catching of Holsters. The British war
ship Cleopatra has gone to the scene
to investigate the trouble. The re-
newal Of the troubles of two years ago
is expected