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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-21
HEAD OF CROMWELL.
Said to Be Preserved in an English
Country House.
Sold for Debt and Placed on Exhibition
Before Descending by Inheritance to
Its Present Custodian, MIR. IL.
Wilkinson.

A mummy head, reputed to be that OF
Oliver Cromwell, is cared for as a sa-
cred trust by Mr.. Horace Wilkinson
Mt the country house near Sevenoaks,
in Kent, England, which is his home.
1t descended to him from his father, Mr..
William Arthur Wilkinson, who at one
time sat in the house fof commons for
Lambeth. He likewise had received it
from his father, Mr.. Josiah Henry Will
kinson, the grandfather, of course, of
Mr.. Horace Wilkinson.
Documents dealing with the relic
have accumulated beside it, and in par
ticular Mr.. Josiah Henry Wilkinson left
in manuscript what may be called
statement of the case for it, as Crom-
wells head.
Tradition runs that on a stormy night
about 25 years after the heads of Crom-
we'll, Ireton and Bradshaw had been
set on Westminster hall, that of Crom-
we'll was blown down. 1t was picked
up by sentinel, who was on his rounds
below, placed under his cloak and by
him carried to his home. Naturally
there would be hue and cry as to what
The sentinel had taken it, perhaps, to
sell for money, perhaps simply that
he might have such property, perhaps
on the impulse of the moment-that is
a detail. But the hue and cry would
have placed him in a difficult position,
and therefore he hid the mummy in
the chimney of his house, only reveal
ing its presence there to his wife and
daughter on his deathbed. BY this
time the mystery of the disappearance
was more or less forgotten, and the
wife and daughter were able to sell it
to Cambridgeshire family named Rus
sell.
This family was intimately connect
ed with the Cromwells by marriage.
and so naturally desired TO preserve
so important a part of the remains of
the lord protector. 1t continued in
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-21

She couldn't make up her mind which
one she liked best, SO she decided to &c
home and think it over. When they
went away asked them to come to me
If they came back again, and the old
man said: Guess we'll know you-you
| look just like our Bridget Then n Bo-
hemian woman came in last night to
| buy coat She brought her husband
along, and when he objected to the
price she just took hold of his nose and
pulled it till he gave in"
Jack smiled and changed the subject
by saying: Don't you want to show
me what you did that last year? You
went to Darnell after you left the
'eaguc, didn't your"
Marion brought her canvases and laid
them before him silently. Jack exam
ined the studies one by one.
"Same power, same touch; but, by
Jove! how you've improved! That boys
head is fine! Darnell was the man for
you. Remember how we differed about
that academy picture of his? What a
laundering shame about your eyes!
Have you seen the best oculists?'
"Pretty good ones. They all say the
same thing; it will take time to recover
from the strain. l did ever so much
extra work, you know-dinner cards,
Christmas cards, all that kind of stuff.
Electricity would do my eyes good, but
it is too expensive" She tried to speak
lightly, but felt her attempt was not a
success.
at is tough, and no mistake" Jack
said, emphatically. They talked lit
tie longer, then he rose to go. "Come
around to the studio and see what 1
have done," he said; and she promised
she would do so soon.
Christmas was now but three days
distant. They were miserable days to
Marion, for the revival of old ambitions
made the sordid life at the store un-
bearable. 1t seemed wrong, unjust,
that for the want of little money she
must give up forever all it was in her
to become. She spent the little she had
saved consulting another oculist, who
told her the same thing-electrical
treatment was all that could help her.
Christmas morning dawned clear and
bright. Her cousins little girls were
eXulting over the treasures Santa Claus
brought, and although Marion received
her share of pretty remembrances, her
heart was heavy as lead. When the
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-21
PRESIDENTIAL TIMBER.
Well-Known Statesmen Who Wish
to Go to the White House.
senasor Davis Candidacy Is Not n Joke
Democrats, Republicans and Populists
who Have Beon Prominently
'sMentioned."
Special washington Letter.

Senator Cushman kellogg Davis, of
Minnesota, is candidate Tor the presi-
dency. He is a republican, and will
convention of his party. Enemies OF
the senator have asserted that he is
not u real candidate, but wants to APP
pear as candidate in order that he
may acquire prominence for the posi-
tion of secretary of state, in the event
republican success in 1896.
L know Senator Davis personally, and
well. He is not man of pretenscs.
He is sincere, honest, upright, and
means what he says all the time. Ii he
were not n presidential candidate he
would not permit his name to be used
In that connection. Moreover, he is
man of superior sagacity, and if he
did not believe that his prospects war
ranted the effort he would not per-
NIT his name to be used by his friends.
He is candidate, and, in my Judgment,
will be felt as well as heard before the
matter is settled.
knowing him well, 1 can tell you
some of his qualifications, and some
of the reasons for his public aspirations.
In the first place, he is one of the most
scholarly men in the world. There is
no man in any nation who possesses
created fund of information, for he
has been a student all of his life, and
is until this day an omnivorous reader.
On one occasion, during the quarrel
with Chilli, the great James G. Blaine
wanted an authority on international
law, upon an intricate question. He
passed by all other men prominently
noted as international lawyers, and
called upon Senator Davis for aid. Sec
retary Blaine knew what he wanted,
but he did not know where to find his
authority.
AS soon as he stated the case TO Sen
ntor Davis, that statesman informed
him of book published by Spaniard
some years ago, which contained the
very matter desired, and in all its
phases. Blaine sent to the great con-
gressional library, but found that the
book was issued only in the Spanish
language. Blaine could not read Span
ish, and circumstances We're such that
he would not trust the regular trans
lator for his department. He called a
cab and drove at once to the residence
of Senator Davis and told him his
dilemma. Senator Davis said: "All
right, Blaine. 1t is now near midnight.
will sit up tonight and translate it
for you" He did so, and finished the
translation of ten pages of Spanish be-
fore daybreak, and sent il to Blaine
by special messenger. At noon that
day Secretary Blaine sent message to
the senate containing the facts and
precedents; and l believe that this is
the first time the fact has ever been
published.
Senator Davis reads and translates
all of the modern European languages
He is eminently literary man and OF
scholarly rather than political inclina-
tions.
Senator Davis has one marked weak
ness. He is constant smoker. He
has the best of cigars, and he uses
them without stint. He has little
''den" in the top story of his Wash
ington home, and it is pleasure to
call on him there and spend an after
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-21
A CHRISTMAS CAROL.

o Christmas angels, softly sing!
bells of Christmas. sweetly ringl
Tell of the blessed Babe of earth
The holy Babe of Heavenly birth
For whom the angels first did sing,
For whom our carols loudly ring.
happy hearts, rejoice to-day!
hearts that ache. arise and prayi
Ger all the earth glory lies
glory from the radiant skies
Which floods our happy homes to-day,
And fills with peace the hearts which pray
o Christmas angels. sing again
Those words of cheer to waiting meni
Let each sad heart forget it's pain
In listening to the sweet refrain,
And know that Heaven has given again
Peace and good will to weary men!
-Ninette M. I.owater, in N. Y. Ledger.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-21
Why kissing Is Pleasant.

The reason kissing is so pleasant,
says an osculatory expert of scientific
tendencies, is because the teeth, jaw
bones and lips are full of nerves, and
when the lips of persons meet an cleo
trio current is generated, and, chips in
u facetious contemporary, you don't
have to have a dynamo machine, nor a
battery in the house, nor n call box,
nor button to touch to ring up the
central office, and there is no patent on
it, and the poorest person in the world
can enjoy the electric current better
than the millionaire, and it never gets
out of order. If Edison had invented
kissing it wo'ild cost 500 year, like
the telephone, and then extra kissing
would be charged up extra, and if you
didn't pay for it they would take out
your kissaphone and disconnect you
from the central Office
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-21

of Sevenoaks, Kent. England.
years, the last to own it being one Sam
uel Russell.
With him, however, the head fell on
evil days, and was exhibited at so much
of n charge in the vicinity of Clare
market. James Cox, the proprietor
of a museum, coveted the head for his
place, and offered Samuel Russell & 100
for it. Russell refused the offer, but
later was indebted to Cox for loan
amounting to that sum. In considera-
ton of the loan and a further amount
he eventually handed over the heir
loom for CoX's museum-perhaps in the
year 1850.
Thus there was forced sale of what
was worth selling and worth buying
only because it was believed TO be Crom-
wells head. Butt thist was hardly a
greater indignity for the head than
TO be often exhibited by Russell while
as the tale goes-that worthy was
drunk. When Cox retired from his
museum, just off Bond street, h.. in
turn sold the trophy, there being this
time three buyers. They were gentle
men of democratic views, and the peri
cd was early in the French revolution,
but the head was still kept on show.
The price they gave for it was C 230,
and it is ominously added that they
oil died sudden deaths. The las sur
vivor of the three was a friend of Mr..
Josiah Henry Wilkinson, and the grand
father of the present owner bought it
from his dead friends daughter, to
whom it was left. This would have
been 1912, and the head was then in the
strong oalien box in which il is still
kept. Indeed, the box, like its con-
tents, came from the Russells, and both
are now inclosed in a second case of
polished wood. An oil painting which
Mr.. Horace Wilkinson bought some
yeras ago at sale in Sydenham gives
a very good representation of the head.
The artist is one Cranch. and on the
back of thep icture is inscribed as 1.-THE
Cromwell head"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-21

postman came, among other things for
Marion was a letter addressed in un-
familiar writing. She hastily tore the
envelope open and took out check for
$50. 1t was indorsed:
PAY to the order of Marion Hayes.
~. HARDWOOD"
A note was inclosed which read:
"Please accept this as substantial ex-
preston of the sympathy of your old
friend, and use it in some way to get
back your eyes,"
Marion, woman-like, had good cry
when she was alone in her room. Feel
ings of mingled surprise, pleasure and
resentment passed rapidly through her
mind. Of course, she mustn't keep the
money, everybody would talk SO; but
her heart was touched by mis- kindness.
She always had liked him so much in
the old days-too much, she once had
thought.
She would take it back. She put ON
her things and started at once. AS she
left the elevator and waited for an an
swer to her knock, she wished she had
written a note instead. Jack opened
why, Pm awfully glad to see you,"
he said.
Marion dropped into a chair. "It is
ever and ever so kind of you," and her
lips would tremble, "but can't take it
indeed 1 can't" she said, holding the
check towards him.
"And why not?" he asked, with an
amused smile.
because it isn't right. I know the
kindness of your heart. appreciate
your sympathy"
do you imagine I can't afford it?''
ne interrupted. Come! Own up"
Marion laughed nervously. Judging
from the financial condition of most
artists, should call it muniticent sum
to give away"
II will be candid with you. did
intend to put that in the bank, to swell
my small hoard; but when saw you
and heard about your hard luck, ]
changed my mind. 1t seems very lit
tie to do for you; only wish it were
twice the sunni Watt" he continued
as Marion tried to speak, "let me have
! my say out. There's too much non
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-21

care:
But in the cattle's manger
There lay baby stranger,
Soft nestled, like a snow-white dove,
among the scented hay:
And 10! through Him was given
Our song to Earth and Heaven,
Tho song two worlds together sing upon a
Christmas day:
''Glory to God! Good will to menl
o listen! Wake 1t once againl
Peace upon Earthl Good will to menl'
They sing 1t. those who sang 1t first,
The angels strong and high:
They sing 1t, in shining white. the saints,
Who died long years gone by,
And all the fiuttering cherub throng,
The children of the sky:
They sing, the patient, waiting souls
Who still faiths conflicts know.
They sing, lifes happy innocents.
Their faces all agIow;
One melody fills Heaven above
And floats from earth below,
The song of that sweet stranger,
Who, in the cattle's manger
Lay, nineteen hundred years ago, among
the scented hay!
All sin and wrong forgiven,
Earth seems close kin of Heaven,
And sweet two worlds together sing upon
Christmas day!
Marion Douglas. in Harper's Bazaar.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-21

western city, waiting for a car. Her
days work was over, and she was dread
fully tired. The holiday rush had be-
gun; she had sold that day over $500
worth of goods in her department
the cloak department. A car came
plunging along, illumined with green
light, the gong changing loudly. In
obedience to her signal the motorman
stopped the weird, heavily laden con-
veyance, and she stepped aboard. Once
inside, she caught the strap quickly in
order to steady herself as the car
lurched forward.
A tall, rather distinguished-lookin
man, wearing eyeglasses, rose. and
beckoned to her to take his seat. AS
Marion came toward the vacant place a
look of recognition leaped into his keen
eyes. He said in a pleasant, mellow
voice: "Why, isn't this Miss Hayes?"
"Well, Mr.. Harwood! Where did you
come from?" she exclaimed, extending
her hand, which he grasped heartily.
"Where did you come from?" he re-
torted. Didn't leave you in New
York, painting with the combined en-
ergy of seven ordinary women? Well,
I've studio here; getting along first
rate, too-lessons, portraits, and what
j sell. Sold three pictures yesterday;
made a pretty good haul. These west
erners have the cash, you know. They
are Philistines and all that, but don't
intend to starve in garret for arts
sake: it isn't my STYLE"
when did you come bnck from
Paris?"
1.-TWO years ago. Been here ever
since. Queer 1 never ran across you
before. Tell me what you are up to-"
II am saleswoman in Wilson &
Cnrr's cloak department"
Great Scott! What's that for?"
"Oh, my eyes gave out. l strained
them that last winter in New York,
after you left. spent three weeks in a
dark room then, and when came out
they were SO weak could do nothing. 1
went home for year; they were not
one bit better. 1t was necessary 1
should do something, for my father
has hard time to get along; SO my
cousin got me this place. This is my
corner. Please stop the car"
He pulled the strap. I'm coming to
see you. When are ySu at home?"
Sunday, and every evening but Sat
urday evening. No. 32. this street."
When they were both students In the
Art League in New York, some years
ago, she and Jack Harwood were great
chums. AS Marion vainly tried to sleep
that night she had an attack of memory
and lived those days over again. 1t had
been terrible thing to put by all the
dreams and aspirations of that time.
Seeing Jack once more brought back
the old pain which the dull routine of
her present occupation had almost eff
faced.
The next day was Saturday, with it's
extra toll, for they had to stay at the
store until ten o'clock. She slept from
pure exhaustion that night. Sunday
afternoon about four o'clock Jack
called.
Couldn't yen find anything but this
numbering shop work?" he asked,
thinking Marion looked uncommonly
well in that soft brown thing with the
big lace rutfles.
mo. can't even teach; tried 1t ut
home. The work isn't SO bad when
you're used to it,"
He shook his head in disapproval.
Marion went on nervously:
"Really funny things happen some
times. The other day man and wom-
an cams to see about buying shawl.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-21

The check again fell to the floor
Sara Anderson, in Demorest's Maga
zine.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-21

Darwin asserted that there is insanity
among animals just as there is among
people.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-21

If some men should pass their good
resolutions on the road ON Christmas
dav they would not know them.-GaJ.
yeston News.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-21

Billy Brass-That stocking game
amt large enough for me; guess I'll
spring something new on Santa Claus
Truth. -
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-21

The finger which is absent from one
of Mr.. Gladstone's hands was lost in his
younger Days while out shooting.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-21

postman came, among other things for
Marion was letter addressed in un-
familiar writing. She hastily tore the
envelope open and took out a check for
$50. 1t was indorsed:
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-21

. Bethlehem;
A busy crowd were
there;
And some were rich,
and some were
wise.
And some were
young and fair;
But who and what
they were to-day
There Is not one to
The advocate., 1895-03-20

10 leRaliEe the bonds issued by school dis
tTict No. " Of Pratt county. Kansas, vOteC
sc an election held in said district August
1894, and issued for the purpose OF refund
ing outstanding indebtedness, and repair
fnw houge
The advocate., 1895-03-20

Good Home Markets Owing to the
NeaInesg to the Mining Camps.
The advocate., 1895-03-20
Published March 20, 1851
House Bill No. OG2
AN ACT

N-@D u
Authorizing Atlanta township in Rice county,
70 repay 10 John Virgins. late treasurer OF
said township, the sum OF $l52O5, lost BY reR'
SON OF the failure Of the Bank Of Lyons.
WHEREAS, Prior to and upon September
18th. 1891, John Virgins was treasurer OF At
l0nta township, in Rice county, and as such
treasurer had deposited In the Bank OF Lyons
the funds Of said township, In the sum OF
92O2.7A, and
made general assignment for the benefit Of
WHEREAS, By the failure Of said bank to pay
its depositOrs, said John Virgins, as treas
urer, lost the sum Of S15205 which sum he has
since paid to Atlanta township In full asthere-
fore,
BE u enacted by the Legislature Of the STATE Of
KdRSGS:
SECTION 1. That Atlanta township, In Rice
county,is hereby authorized to repay 70 Jonn
Virgins, late treasurer OF said township tne
sum OF Sl52O5l lost by saldJohn Wiggins,as treas
ureP, by reason OF the assignment and failure
sEC q This act shall take effect and be In
force from and aftOrits publication In che onl'
eiAl state paper.
hereby certify that the above BILL oElgl'
mated in the house and passed that body Feb
CHAs. E. LoBDELI,
Speaker OF House.
FRANK L. BROWN,
Chief Clerk Of House.
Passed the senate February %, 1895.
JAMES A. T9OUTMAN,
President of Senate.
March 5, 1895.
w. Z. BROWN,
Secretary OF Senate.
Approved: 8p. m. March 5, 1890 ,,.
Governor.
STATE OF KANSAS,
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
I.W. G. Edwards. secretary OF state OF the
state OF Kansas do hereby certify that the
above and foregoing Is q correct copy OF the
enrolled bill now on flle IN my ONCE.
In testimony whereof, have hereunto SUB
Bcrlbed my name end amxed my
lSBALl official seal this 18th day OF Marcn
A. D. 1895
w. @, EDWARDS,
Secretary Of State.
BY T. 8. SLOWER,
Assistant Secretary Of State.
The advocate., 1895-03-20
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WAN EU iHE s. Sab E9SR !rss rec R31S y mail f9g IS
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When writing advertisers mention Advocate
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-05-30
I'll Break Your Nose.

The Spiritualists Of Titusville are very
much exercised over what is generally
considered an expose OF Professor A. Rod
hermsl a medium, who claims for himself
% years experience.
At private seance, a widower, was led
to believe the spirit of his wife was to be
materialized. When the apparent form OF
of woman appeared from behind the cur
tains the gentlemou, who had been q very
aifectionate husband, frsnticslly endesvor-
ed TO embrace il.
At this juncture the lady escort, who
had been holding his hands and who is a
sister OF the medium, eudeayored 10 hold
the excited man at bay This aroused his
suspicious at orce. he asked friend to
light a match and freed himself from his
escourt. He grappled with the supposed
spirit.
The light went out, the sister succeeded
in breaking his hold and assisted the me-
dunn to escape crying: You are killing my
brother"
The man exclaimed: "If it is my wife
have right to embrace her" Bat the
form rushed behind the curtain creating a
great shuttle and upsetting chairs and
tables.
The medium of the spirit had been
speaking with al Irish accent, but on
being disturbed it lost its dialect and cried:
"I'll break your nose." The story is veri-
fed by five reputable persons, who help ed
TO make up the circle and who are willing
to make affidavit to the statement.
The man Of mystery is said to come
from Bradford, where he has been giving
public seances. He also claims to possess
the remarkable faculty Of successfully To-
eating oil wells and has made an extensive
canvass of the Pleasantvills field.
The fabulous price, however, has so far
proved an obstacle to his perfecting any
deals of this kind. He possesses in the
highest degree the confidence of the peo-
pie of his own faith in spite of his recent
experience and claims to be able to vlndi-
cate himself
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-05-30
Commenceme ent Week.

The Opera Hoise was crowded last sun
day evening to hear the Baccalaurate Ser.
mon by Rev. T. N. Thompson of Sharps
burg, formerly of this county, and the au-
dience- principally young folks-heard q
sermon that they will, or ought to, remem'
Der for life. 1t was plain, practical, com
nonsense talk on the duties of life; on be
ing true to ones self; on the proper occups-
ton of the mind, body and heart.
Atthe Glass Day and Commencement
exercises of Tuesday evening and last ev-
ening, every seat in the opera House was
occupied.
Tie graduating class, ranged on elevat-
ed seats on the stage, in their white and
black suits, and with the stage decorated
with plants and flowers made pretty pic
ture: and their efforts were all very credit
able.
Tomorrow afternoon the graduating class
of the Grammar school, Will hold its exer-
cises in the Opera House, and at S P. NJ.
Rev. Moffat, President OF Washington and
Jefferson College, will deliver an address,
at same place, which will be fol lowed by
the annual banquet in Armory Hall.