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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-06-08

was at a farmhouse, sitting on porch
amid an ENHANCEMENT of morning
glory vines. An old negro woman came
out of the house and stood upon the
steps, and, shading her eyes with her
hand, looked down the road mo, da
amt in sight yit," heard her say.
"Who is not in sight?" l asked.
Law me, is you listenin' ter my fool
ishness? You mustn't pay no 'tention
ter me, chile. An know you'd laugh
at me eff wuz ter tell you who l wuz
lookin' fur
No, l wouldn't"
"Sho nuff, now? Wall, amt toie it
in so long dat L would jess like ter tell
it ergin."
l assured her that would not laugh;
and | urged her until she told me the
following story:
II wuz er livin' erway back yander
In Tennessee. Ole mars an ole miss
wuz po' folks, an l wanter tell you dat
it wuz allus bad ter blong ter po' peo-
pie, fur you didn't know how soon dad
halter sell you. Niggers wuz jes like
any uder property, an it didn't make
A1O NiiluiiSS NOW hitSii Niol oNuC " tlA
'tatched ter 'em, wy sometimes da had
ter glib 'em up jest de same. Ole mars
an ole miss wuz monstus kline ter me
doan' blebe da ever did whup me-but
o cose had ter work hard an dat wuz
ter be 'spected, fur da wuz po'. Da
owned one uder niger, er greet big
bench-laiged feller named Ben. An,
ez growed up, da wanted me ter mar
ry Ben. l didn't like dat niger, he
WANT my style er tall, an tole ole
miss that he want. l tole her dat she
had dun raised me so particular dat l
wuz mighty keerful who l married, but
ole miss KEEP on er sayin' dat oughter
marry Ben. An dat trifin' nigger hung
roun' my cabin do most all day, some
times DER Sunday, er beggin' me ter
marry him. But allus tole him dat |
wouldn't. Huh, l tole him dat he didn't
walk ter suit me. didn't want er pusson
dat went er wabblin' er long like him.
Heput me in mine O. er wagin dat didn't
track. l uster tell him ter git outen
my way ur I'd scald him, but de rascal
knowed dat l wouldn't do dat, an SC
he KEEP on er hangin' roun' de do Ole
marster he tuck it inter his head dat /
must marry Ben-lowed one day dat /
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-06-08
INTRODUCE THEM.
Boys and Girls Should De Presented
Formally to Adult Visitors.

Formally to Adult Visitors.
1t is a common oversight in too many
households not to introduce the chill
dren to visitors. Guests are formally
presented to the adult members of the
family, but the younger boys and girls
are either ignored altogether, or else
introduced in a general way without
giving their individual names. This
course is almost certain to result in
awkwardness and constraint on their
part when grown. There is differ
ence between putting children forward
unduly and giving them their just need
of recognition. And pray take pains,
in making introductions, to speak the
names distinctly, ami, above all things
else, do not omit their mention. How
many of us have been annoyed to have
a hostess greet an intimate friend, to
whom we We're entire strangers, with
some such salutation as: 80 Henry, so
pleased to have you meet Miss Blank"
leaving us to discover his surname as
best we may. 1t is not a bad plan for
the family to rehearse by themselves
some of these little social formalities.
CongregationaliSt.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-06-08
ToP BUREAU DRAWER.
Said to Be an Absolute Revelation of .
woman's Character.

woman's Character.
Harriet HoltCahorn says that a wom-
ans bureau drawer-the top drawer,
that either is or is not a catch-all-re-
veals character more than any of her
possessions, aad l could almost tell her
fortune by looking into 1t. Is it pot
pourri-gloves, laces, hairpins, frizzes,
collars, letters and hundred other
things2 This denotes an uneven, un-
systematized, happygo-luclsy life, one
that fate loves to pursue. The orderly
woman who establishes standard for
people to live up to always keeps this
bureau drawer in order. Her life is of
the tranquil kind. The woman who
fills her bureau with boxes possesses an
excess of order that makes life burden
to the ones who live with her. She is
conservative and not very adaptable
nor tolerant. While order is the first
lane to Heaven, order does not by any
means produce Heaven. However, the
bureau drawer never poses. You may
profess sentiments that are not yours,
and your milliner and dressmaker lend
you personality which you do not pos
sess, and pose successfully for what you
are HOli you cdh ouJ SoiiSSO ooohS duu
pose for litterateur by living up to
their bindings, In your house and it's
furnishings you can buy artistic effect
and harmony of color and grand pic
lures, and even the atmosphere that
belongs with these evidences of culture
will hover about. You can have a Louis
Quinze room without knowing why you
have it, and you can buy your coat of
arms and your antiques and your AN
cestors, and you may escape the soul Of
all that they represent and the world
will be none the wiser. But let the
world have peep in the top drawer of
your dressing table and it will find out
things about your real character of
which it has never dreamed.-Philadel-
phia Times,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-06-08
MORTON LOVES TREES.
Probably Inherited His Intatuation from
His Scotch Ancestors.

Ills Scotch Ancestors.
One of the most emphasized traits OF
the nature of Mr.. Morton, secretary OF
agriculture, is his love for trees. Nor.
ton possesses for trees almost that sym.
pathetic interest he has for human
being, and betrays all of that admira-
tion for forest which belongs with
the Druids. Indeed, Morton might
have made in his love for the oak ia.
nous brother of that dim, far-off twi.
light priesthood of the woods, if he had
only lived in Druid days. twas Secre-
tary Morton who, in 1872, became the
suggestor and author of Arbor dayi
setting a tree-planting example, which
has been followed far and wide, as a
standing army of a million trees bear
witness. They might all have decayed,
or been eaten by wormy death as
acorns, save for Morton and his Arbor
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-06-08
This Sounds Gond.

An excellent relish for the Sunday
night tea table is made with sardines
al u basis. Take four boneless sardines,
yab them smooth with an ounce of but
ter, teaspoonful of Worcestershire
sauce and dust of cayenne pepper;
heat the mixture in chatting dish and
spread on hot buttered toast. A little
grated cheese may be sprinllled over
the top before serving.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-06-08
THE WILLIAM WINDOW.
New Revenue Cutter Now Being Built at
Dubuque, In.

The revenue cutter William Window
is near enough to completion to be
ready for launching whenever the stage
of water will permit. 1t is being built
by the Iowa iron works of Dubuque,
Ia, the same firm that built the Erics-
son, and was commenced in 1898. The
contract price is SOS, 500.
The following are its dimensions:
Length, 17O feet inches over all; beam,
81 feet IL inches; depth of hold, Ia
feet. The material used in it's con-
struction is steel of the best quality,
every piece of which has been subjected
to the crucial test provided by the de-
partment. The engines are what are
known as the twin screw inverted of
the triple expansion type, two sets.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-06-08

Two cups sugar, 1 cup butter, az
oups flour, a cup sour milk, q tea
spoon soda, u teaspoon cream tartar,
pound figs, shredded, eggs, q tea
spoon vanilla, little mace, whites OF
eggs for frosting,-Mrs. J. l. Il. Trask,
In Farm and Home.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-06-08
Gas aa an Illnrninant.

1t was in Cornwall that gas was first
used for lighting purposes. In 1909
MIR. Murdoch, metal founder at Red
ruth, turned the infiammable air to ac-
count to save oil and candles. He dis
titled gas from various substances and
lighted his own house, offices and
street.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-06-08
Light on a'Dark Subject.

Rivers - Supposing it to be true
that Luther did throw an ink bottle at
Satan, why do you think he did it?
Banks-I presume he wanted to see
If he couldn't make him blaclzer than
he was painted. Tribune.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-06-08
How Dust and Man D,rer.

Wilfrid Ito Burke)-Do you believe
man is made of dust?
mot all of them," said Mr.. Burke.
Dust settles, and l know men who
don't."-Pearson's
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-06-08
No Longer Good Form.

Little Agnes-Do riches bring happi-
ness, mamma?
Mrs. Hauteur-I trust nos, my child.
Ones position in society will stand any
thing but being odd.-N. Y. World.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-06-08
He Said Everything.

He-What did your father say when
you told him l wanted to marry you?
She-I'm sure l can't think of it all.
Better ask me what he didn't say
Texas Siftings
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-06-08
FANCY WORK BASKET.
Two Medium-Sized Peach Baskets Con-
stitute Its Foundation.

stitute IT'S Foundation.
A. standing work basket is such
comfort when one sits down to mend or
sew. First of all, because it is more
capacious than the ordinary little
basket. Then it is such an independent
sort of an institution, being able to
stand alone, that IL quite relieves its
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-06-08
WOMAN AND HOME.
TEN-MlNUTE EXERCISES.
n Taken Every bay They Mako Women
Look Truly BeautIruI


Look Truly Beautiful.
Everything in n woman's life should
be done temperately, especially the
wearing of corsets. This eternal lee
turing upon the evils of corset-wearing
Is all folly; to condemn tight lacing is
another thing, but the loose, wide
made corset is to be commended
OF course all exercise should be taken
with the waist perfectly free, and wnen
vigorous out-of-door sports are indulged
In no stay should be worn; but when in
the street or at home or at social func-
tions the corset worn sensibly is n ne
cessity of all women who claim any de-
gree of that intangible something called
style.
The rules for health and beauty are
really very simple. Rise half-hour
before breakfast, open the window,
whavever the weather or season, and
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-06-08
An Insinuation.

Mrs. Brown-I didn't know he was
member of your club.
Brown-Oh! yes-has been for years.
Mrs. Brown-Why, l thought no
didn't drink at all!-Puck.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-06-08
The Way OF 1t.

Women have no sense OF humor;"
This the dictum man hath spoken;
Little dreaming-rash presumer-
He Is her eternal Joke
Louisville courier-Journal
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-06-08

AN authority on anthropology says
that the cars of women are set further
forward on the head than those of men.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-01
Mns. crazoN's nusnAND.

The Hon. George CurzOn's position in
the British Cabinet sounds small, that
OF Under Secretary of Foreign Affairs.
But IL IS considered one OF the most de-
sirable In the Cabinet The Under Sec
rotary has entire charge of foreign mat
ters employs his own assistants, ana
ranks next 10 the Secretary himself at
dinners OF state ara above actual MEM
hers of the Cabinet who hold small port
folios. Moreover. it is a sure stopping
stone 10 something very high, and ls al
together the plum Of the Cabinet Tor an
ambitious young man.
Mrs. Curzon's influence IN securing this
position for her husband was consider
able When she went abroad as a bride
three months ago her wealth ana beauty
wade her talked about all over London.
when she was presented at Court the
Queen fancled her. tIle Princess chatted
with her, and finally, as mark OF great
favor. the Prince dined at her town house
with a party of very select guests-nls
friends and relatives.
After that il was easy for Mrs. cur
zon TO progress She had a private audi
ence with Lord Salisbury when the Capi-
net was being made up and she immedi-
ately battered the oil gentleman by plac-
ing him in the corner Of her drawing
room. known as the Prince OF Wales
corner" from the Prince having seated
himself there after dinner. She talked
to Lord Salisbury, setting forth her hus-
bands politics and claims 20 distinction
saving playiully that me himself was TOO
modest 20 DO 50 and thought II a states
mans role 10 De talked about not 10 DO
the talking. And when Lord Salisbury
left ne was much impressed with the
earnestnoss and honesty and charm OF
the CurzOn family.
This impression was much strengthened
By Lady Salisbury. who informed him.
later I'm the day. that Mrs Curzon had
donated enough flowers FOR an entire
bazaar for the benefit of her fayOrte
charity. ard that for a young woman
Mrs Curzon cestainlv did show much
discretion. such are the people the
English want FOR their cabinet coun-
sus." declared Lord Salisbury. and that
Young man shall have my support Al
the bazaar be- made a pretty speech say
ing that there were English politicians
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-01

sap OF the pine and the mould and moss
OF the trees.
BY some strategy at tho living taDieauN
the Chinese hunting dress OF Mrs. George
Gould was displayed upon the person OF
a very pretty brunette. while another
wore the little hunting jacket and small
can I'm which Mrs. Gould dresses herseiI
when doing real shooting. The Chinese
dress is very cunning from the fact that
il Is made OF American textiles put to-
gether i'm Chinese manner ana with pro-
per regard TO color. The dress can be
lifted TO a very nice walking length by
suitable beltlngs, and II is worn at more
than one orgic at Furlough Lodge. when
the whole family turn out in fancy dress
TO revel in the woods shooting, nutting
and padding upon Furlough Lake
There were nutting dresses and gowns
OF the woods some of them showing
great ingenuity in make. as In the case
OF one. apparently of summer lawn, but
made UP over serge for weight, warmth
and durability. without taking from 1t
the charm of the summer-girl appear
ance.
The entertainment was great success
and much appiauded. even though poor.
linn Ophelia and her wreath did not
make their vocal appearance.
HELEN WARD.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-01

-.,,, ,,.o.,i1 10 for wanting 10 hunt
49,. -. and where would 90 our
CO. a.. ,,.-,,,d a woman whose no.
49,, as o. 6nntress Is as great as her
go. r..r r,,,cb wealth.
,rhe .aost raDld huntress I'm the Long
Island hurlf.. colony is Mrs Jimmie"
I-.~ro.ha, whose horses are sh0~n
,,..r,. ,-..r at the Horse SHOW. and who
49,. ill.,, a child I'm the saddle. She can
1000 tbe distance on horse quicker
.,.. .-., ,f,s.er ~ Hounds himself.
Ill.,, bfchse+ hummer is Mrs. Sydney
pri-r pi,la The beautiful woman of
ne l,o,,r hundred. who set the example
az ,.e,ri..-. mo- hang curls. Mrs. Dillon
pi-,iav tlkas q slx-bar fence and sits her
horse eaelv rof-,e over the raggedest
bitches.
Both ~ these iadies rae IN h"rslus
dresses or hHen j" '''e s'''','', '',,'
sfifis are u''n 10 '.i' i 81" -.
lar iasnion ON enc s'Nr "''" "'s -
loose "-'A l"' ol''' '.' go
I'D "'i'".. 'ie MINUS .., i.'.7, n,'-,,t,,.
l'AiN-- lheF wear oN'
ul,s7's year. -..-,. ,-......., 60.
". pcs. ".lN.i o'1' 9,-1. .4l.,t..,,,
-" .iHie ~ 49,
''. i..l'" anu ,'''e 49,, 80, ,i'ris,oro,
.''s 's '"' i' - -. 49,
.i S''i' 49,. ,.i.h ,,..,7,t fc,s
49,, .,.i.s l.l,o tboeo worn b,.
r-,',l ,.-.,,,,s ne suob shoes
.,,tt. ar1 for . droee
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-01
AhNice toa School Girl

The girl who is going away from home
20 enter upon boarding school life Is the
one who occupies our thoughts this MORN
ing. 4 new world awaits her, a world
which will be filled with new friends and
repiete with new thoughts and ambitions.
The home folks will little by little grow
less and less engrossing and the girl may
or may not drift into ways and modes
of speech and action that would once
have been regarded as unbecoming.
This leaving Of the home nest is strong
test of girls innate principles and
knowing lust what awaits her we VINO
have gone through it all want to whisper
a few words Of sisterly advice. which, II
followed. will help wonderfully to case
the hard places and will act as backbone
many a time when The will is wavering
and inclination leans the wrong way.
To begin with. do not consider that as
sured popularity rests in your willingness
10 go into every scheme that is suggest
ed \ little firm mo" on occasion will
raise you la the estimation of your school
mates and I'm your own eyes as well,
particularly if the rejected proposition is
one that you know father and mother
would not approve.
DO not smoke cigarettes 10 be smart
or carry ON a .landestiEe correspondence
LOT lIr sake Oh Ut4UA ltidiutA a EfNtt
belle. Such smartness ana such beiieship
never count on the right side in a girl :
career.
Then again remember that you have
been sent to school ID learn something Of
future benefit to YOU Father and mother
have not expended their money FOR tae
sake Of having their daughter returned
10 them accomplished I'm the art Of iirta-
ton. deceit and daring There is lots OF
pure. healthy fun to be found nc board
ing school and your own conscience viii
tell you what 10 cschew and what e.
adopt. II this monitor is rather feeble
and uncertain in its views help II along
by Il nightly home letter TN which you
make point OF recording every one OF
the days happenings. AS soon as you
feel the least disinclinatiou regarding The
telling Of any one az them you can rest
assured that such a one wasn't altogether
the kind Of thing that You should hay,
INDUCED In. BE true 10 your own best
SELF having as your great ambition the
determination 20 make the home folks
proud of YOU and then. when the years
OF study arc at an end. you viii be able e
look back over them with no tineling feel
ing OF shame and without one sigh
OYER opportunities neglected. hilajclphil
Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-01

A story is being told Of a young lady
who found a package OF love letters tina,
had been written TO her mother by her
father before they were married The
daughter saw that she could have a little
sport and read them to her mother. SUBJ
shutting her own name FOR that of
her mother and q fine young man TOR
that of her father. The mother Jumped
up and down in her chair. shifted her feet
and seemed terribly disguised. and for
babe her daughter 10 have anything 10 do
with the young man who would write
such sickening and nonsefical stuff 20 a
girl. when the young lady handed the
letter 10 her mother TO read the house
became so still that one could hear the
grass growing in the back yard.-Nilkes-
barre Leader.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-01

Air: Yankee Doodle
Uncle sam has GOT q boat,
They cal her the Defender,
And every time she gets afiOat
They take her home and mend her.
Sometimes its her hollow gan,
And sometimes IT'S her rigging;
She's tossed about as free as chafr
Whenever the sea goes J!gglng.
When explanation time comes round
Their tongues are tipped with honey.
II goes with some. but more are found
Who think 10 very funny
We've heard enough 20 hll q book
About her spced-on paper
But when she tries il OFF the Hook
It's quite another caper.
OF course. the nerves Of British tars
Are shaken by this thunder;
They know that nothing wearing spars
can beat the Bristol wonder.
punraven sends a clumsy crock.
with every kind Of failing;
She hasn't got a spar or block
Can stand d blow" in sailing.
IL surely was great surprise
To find that she got over.
II Cranheld saw her with our eyes
He'd stay at home in clover.
But Britons are as thick as glue;
They never know they're beaten.
Since hints on winning Waterloo
Were given free at Elton.
Valkyrie cannot stand the pinch;
John Ball won't bet a penny;
punraven hasn't got c.nch-
See views Of Arthur Glennie.
But stii there are some cranks who say
When times are fairly rcckoned
And all Is over down the bay
She'll be no worse than second.
His Whiskers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-01
AMERICANS RULE ENGLAND
That Is What The Primo, Of Wales Said
10 Mrs. Letter. Curzon In Her Home.
hrs. JOSEPH CHANBERLAlh'S HONE.
Lady Mary steven.-raget Gentle Wire
puu.r for Tavors From the Royal
Famiiy-"To the Diplomacy
and Beauty of Their
American Wives"


In America politicians are 10th to Dring
Tho vife,s name into the political arena.
But i'm high English circles 1t Is the "o-
man who is the lobbyist. and statesmen
who can boast that they were elected py
their wives trumpet the fact loud enough
for the world to hear In America ,n J..
man VINO needs his wife's political ana Is
considered a weak candidate, but IN Eng
land it is a mark of high social ana iai ann
10 nos,tiou that n man has wife whose
lobbying amounts TO something.
Lady Randolph Churchill brought POI,
itical honors TO her husband. as boIu
Randy proudly told. And now that ,he
beautiful American politician Is IN re-
tfrement there rises up 20 take her piace
another American woman Ike Ier' Ne's
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-01

According TO q Troy fisherman, tho lat
est triumph Of Yankee inventive genius
is an India-ruhber nsn-Worm. Ii is said
% be a rcmarkably good imitation Of
the common earthworm. IS indcstrucii-
bio. and in actual use proves as alluring
TO tho fishes as the genuine article. The
Oh fisherman viii oe quick 10 see it's
advantages. One can equip himself for
p day, sport without digging over a
whole garden I'm his search for bait.
handful Of India-rubber worms will last
him whole season. and there will be no
necessity for pulling up the line every
few minutes 10 see If the small-fry nib
blers have left tne hook bare IL IS pos
siblv hardly necessary 10 add here that
the fisherman who tells Of this invention
may bc like other nshermea, ia which
case the reader need not believe the story
unless he wants to.-Harper's Round Ia
BILE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-01

According 90 an Official report just pup-
Lshed By the Russian Ministry OF tho III
terror. II appears that during last year
II. 800 prisoners were Danished 20 Siberia.
OF this totsl number. 9.-Ol we're ADULTS
and 1913 children OF both sexes. cisssi-
flying The prisoners according 10 f"hsi-
Gus belief. s.S5i were orthodox. i.@t Mo-
hammedans. SO Jews. sos Catholics. 20
Latherans. ii9 Sectarians, % Lamais,s, %
Grsgorian Armvnians, 30 skoptzl, ana me
rest heather. The number OF those seat
10 hare labor IN the mines was i.3iS. IN
Guiding % women An these prisoners
were dispatched 5y road and on foot Via
ricmcn In addition 20 the ctporierGns
70 Siberia. $50 prisoners were transport
Cd 10 the Island OF Saghalien. London
Daily News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-01
The Ike of TvneS.

The Cologne Gazette reports the fact
that indisputable evidence has been
found I'm the ruins OF a former Roman
castle. "BersOvia." in Eastern Hungary
that the Romans and particularly the
r.sn OF the Fourth Legion, "tlavla re-
lix." knew the art of type printing rs
carly as the second century of our en-.
Several lmhers OF the AGA leiny OF Bu-
eharest have examined she discovery,
which was made by Professor DIacOnu,
ana fully agree with him in the impos-
lance OF the discovery. The use Of nova
bic type I'm the instruction OF children was
mentioned by Cicero. but the find Of Der
sovla" viii establish n certainty that
types were used by the Romans I'm the
field for the sending Of orders to SUBJ
ordinate commands.