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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-11
SEWING SCREEN.

mail heads of brass, satin ribbon and
itacks, by considerable calculation, and
much shopping, l pressed into the
amount of seventy-fve cents.
& A Saturday morning industriously
spent in the upholstery of the little
screen presented it in completeness.
Ones nicely of tact is admirably dem
onstrated in such a job.
q Directness and decision in handling
the materials means success.
Avoid loose, shabby sense of un-
certainty that is too apt to pervade
homemade articles.
Take n pride in the definite skill
which is the result of exceeding try"
and painstaking patience, to take
apart and do over if first attempt
fails.
The shops are SO gay with bright
cheap stuffs that woman with in
genuity and industry can make het
summer cottage blossom as gayly in
side as her flower garden does outside,
blessed by the sunshine, the dew, the
shower and the shadow.-Florence
Ellis, in Detroit Free Press.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-11
NEAT SEWING SCREEN.
A Bit of Portable Furniture That Is USE
..f full and Pretty.


For a sewing room, or, in fact, any
apartment where the weekly mending
is done, darning screen is wonder
fully commodious. Its conveniences
consist of two capacious pockets, to
hold stockings or any garment fresh
from the laundry and needing atten-
tion; handy shelf whereon to place
ones sewing, tidy little cushion with
scissors and loosely swung by ribbons
to one side.
1t is delightful bit of property to
serve one, while seated ut open window
in summer time or upon an upper We
randa with ones work, looking out
over the sea with the perfume of fresh
flowers in the air.
Trim the skeleton screen to harmo-
nize with the fittings of the room.
The model, freshly imported, from
which we had the idea, was grand
affair for town house and cost fifteen
dollars.
1t was gotten up in tapestry and
richly finished; but 1 have made one
for the same useful purpose, and even
p fresher and. daintier, for only two dol
lars outlay. A carpenter constructed
q the framework for the two panels,
with the bar across the top, and the
little shelf for twenty-five cents. The
pine used was an old packing box
4 found in the cellar. The panels must
:, be three and one-half feet high and
I. eighteen inches wide, made of strips
Z three inches broad. The shelf should
& be eight inches wide and twelve inches
4 long to fit the panel and close up.
{ Four yards and one-half of chintz I
J. purchased, in cream-tinted ground,
f, sprinkled with Dresden nosegays gayly
dashed with pink and delicate green
color, for eight cents a yard. Four
grades of delicate pink silesia and two
4 and one-half yards of unbleached
muslin for interlining, made an item of
6ftv-cents. Hinges and corners and
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-11
A WAR ECHO.
Every Honorable Veteran De-
serves His Pension.
And the Lone Limb Is Not tho Oni,
Reason for Government Re-
ward Either.
[From Journal, Lewiston, Mel

Samuel R Jordan has just given the Jour
nal an account of his life, which in view of
his extremely hard lot Sor the past few
years will be read with interest.
II am 4S years old and have always lived
in New Portland. enlisted in the army in
lSd2 as private in Company A, 2Sth Me.
Volunteers. My army experience injured
myhealth to some extent, although worked
ut blacksmithing some part of the time,
when suddenly, several years ago, was
Frustrated with what able physicians pro-
nounced Locomotor AtaNia. At first could
get around somewhat yet the disease pro
gressed quite rapidly until had hardly any
feeling in my legs and feet they felt like
sticks of wood and grew SO much worse
that could not move for three years with.
out help, as my neighbors and friends could
testify. l employed several physicians in
my vicinity, and elsewhere, and they all
told me that medicines would not help me,
that they could do nothing to effect cure
and that in time l should become entirely
helpless. became discouraged. / was a
great care to my wife and friends. Shortly
after met an old army camrade, Mr.. All.
Parlin, resident of Madison Maine, and
he incidentally mentioned how he had tried
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for severe ca Sc of
rheumatism and a spinal and malarial
trouble, LlaI ne nttu SuHercu VIII ConSe-
quent of his army life, and had been great
ly benefited by their use. By his earnest
recommendation l was induced to try the
pills. After taking them for time began
to feel prickly sensations in my legs and a
return of strength 30 could move chem a
little. After few weeks began to feel a
marked improvement in my condition. l
soon was enabled to walk around little
with the help of crutches. After taking
for some time / can now walk without
crutches, my general health is much inn
proved and have regained my old-tmed
vigor. / can walk about and enjoy life
once more, for which i feel very thankful,
and this happy result is due to the use of
DIR. Williams Pink Pills"
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
are not patent medicine in the sense that
name implies. They were first compounded
as prescription and used as such In gem
eral practice by an eminent physician. So
great was their efficacy that 1t was deemed
wise to place them within the reach Of all.
| They are now manufactured by the DR..
| Williams Medicine Company, Schenectady.
| N. Y, and are sold in boxes never in loose
| form by the dozen or hundred, and the pub
| lie are cautioned against numerous imita-
tions sold in this shape, at 80 cents a box, or
six boxes for 50. so, and may be had OF all
druggists or direct by mail from DIR. Will
liams' Medicine Company.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-11
CAvE-DWELLiNG ANIMALS
The Strange Effects of Continually Living
in Darkness.

The Strange Effects of Continually Living
in Darkness.
The introduction underground of the
ancestors of these fauna may have
taken place and may be taking place
in two ways: through perfect individ-
uals carried by streams into wide
mouth pits, whence they can not es-
cape to the light, or through eggs or
larvae borne into narrow assures by
simple infiltration of water. 1t Is a
matter of question whether or not
creatures Matched from these germs,
which have never lived on the surface,
and their descendants, would be affect
ed by more rapid changes than those
which have come underground by ac-
cident, but have not been born there.
The principal changes undergone are
usually albinism, or moro or less COM
plete loss of color, and atrophy of the
eyes. The organs of vision become, of
course, useless in the underground
darkness. 1t is found, on the other
hand, that cave-inhabiting animals
have the other senses developed to ex
cess; they guide themselves by means
of long cirri or long antenne, which
is very sensitive; they are put on their
guard by means Of their hearing,
which informs them of distant peri(s;
and by their smell, telling them of in
visible game, helps them to their food.
Albinism is accounted for as the result
of failure to absorb the light-rays. 1t
is generally agreed that cave-dwelling
animals have lost through adaptation
to the medium the visual organ their
ancestors enjoyed.-E A. Martel, in
Popular Science Monthly.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-11
WOMAN AND HOME.
DAUGHTERS LEARNED TO COOK

We used to have old-fashioned things, like
hominy and greens,
We used to have Just common soup, made out
OF pork and beans:
But now it's bouiilon, consomme, and things
made fross O book,
And pot au feu and Julicnne, since my daugh-
ters learned to cook
We used to have piece OF beef-just ordinary
meat,
And picked pigs feet, spareribs, too, and other
things to cat;
While now it's flllet and ragout, and leg OF
mutton braised,
And macaroni au grutin, and sleeps hend Hol-
landaised;
Escallops la versailles-a Ia this and la
that,
And sweetbrcad Ia Dieppoise-it's enough to
kill q cati
But while suffer deeply, invariably look
AS IL were delighted cause my daughters
learned TO cook.
We have n lot OF salad tSiogs, with dressing
tuayounaise,
In place of oysters, blue points fricasseed a
dozen ways
And orange roley policy, float, and peach me-
ringuc, alas,
Enough to wreck O stomach that is made Of
plated brass!
The good old things AaTo pssso. awsyy, in
silent sad retreat;
We've lots of highfalutin things, bu. nothing
much to eat
And while never say word, and always
pleasant look,
You bet I've had dyspepsia since my daugh-
ter's learned to cook.
Good Housekeeping.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-11
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desired color. Any pretty figured silk
or cretonne will do to make it, only
have 1t correspond in color with the
rest of the room.
The above cut is a representation of
a tasteful sceen for a bedroom. For
blue room use blue-fgured silk to make
it, and for any other color of room use
the same shade for screen as is used in
room.-Prairie Farmer.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-11
HOMEMADE SCREENS.
If Correctly and Tastefuiy Made They
Arc Decidedly Ornamental.

There is no article Of furniture pret-
tier than n screen, nor one that can be
put to more varied uses. 1t can be
made of many different materials, and
either elaborate or simple To place
before too bright fire, in front of a
window, to shut off cozy corner; or,
for more practical purposes, to hide a
sewing machine or big worlSbnslSet
and table, or to stand in front of bed
or washstand, there is nothing to take
its place.
The frames of screens may be pur-
chased ready-made at any furniture
store, but simple, Inexpensive one
may be made at home. Use pine wood,
and stain, varnish, or even paint it any
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-11
Protecting tho Hands In nousework.

For sweeping, and otherrough house
work, it is advisable rs far as possible
to guard the hands from harm. A pair
of thumbless mittens, knitted of wash
cotton, are admirable for the purpose
of protection.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-11
Had the Bulge.

Wool-I couldn't stop his talking; ht
pulled my nose, and held razor at my
throat.
Van Pelt-Who was the villainp
Wool-My barber.-N. Y. World
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-11
At Last.

Gillhower-I used to be in favor OF
the single tax, but I've changed my
mind about it,
Miss Armsby-oh, but this is so sud-
den.-N. Y. World.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-11

AcToR WILLIAM j. LEMoYsE has
been actively engaged in his profession
for forty-three years He is now sixty
four years old, but looks very ~sNh
Younger.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-11
The Spring Fool.

His obsequies, grieve TO note,
Took place this afternoon
He had q lovely overcoat,
But left II on too soon
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-11

RAzzLn-"Old Soak, despite his habits,
appears to be q we'll l-preserved man" Daz-
Lle-"Yes, you know since he lost his money
he has been kept in brandy by his friends"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-11

We offer One Hundred Dolla

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure
F. j. CHENEY q Co., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
West d Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, o. Walding, Kinnan 81 Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly on the blood and mucous
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills. 25c.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-11

poker. Isn't it dreadfull" said n Harlem
woman to her husband. sit isn't half as
bad as marrying man who thinks he can
play poker but can't" was the reply.-Tenas
Siftings.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-05-11

"GwANpMA," !" said Mollie, looking at the
wrinkled face of the dear old lady, AZ finSs
you ought to go to the laundwy and det your
head ironed "-Harper's Bazaar.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-09
MARKING tie Ballots.

LOUISA. VA. Feb. Special. several
OF our citizens met with the Farmers
Club. Of Somerset. orange county. on
the 9th. which met at the residence OF
Hon. G ". Barbour This club Is COM
posed OF 4 number Of energetic. live
farmers, who discuss ~ monthly meetings
every subject that concerns their interests
as farmers and citizens. Prominent among
questions under consideration was In
what way are the funds OF the county eX-
pended. and is IL not possible to reduce
the burden of taxatiOn% This question
seems 70 be exciting interest I'm various
counties Ii Is likely 10 become "A promi-
nent issue in tine choice OF supervisors
In the May election In this county.
Another question that is being discuss
ed Is how will II be possible for the init
crate voter 10 get through with marking
his ticket containing the names OF all
the candidates for county Offices. To
most who speak Of II II appears that the
machine will have il all their own way.
In this county there seems 10 be a salts
factory amount OF confidence In the Off
cials. although they did resort 10 the
traEspositiOn plan In printing the tickets
last fall. The only purpose an this could
have been TO disfranchise We ignorant.
May The Times succeed in ts efforts for
fair elections Is the wish OF its readers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-09
RUHNHD JO 4CRISP.
4 Fatal Accident to Litte Three-Year-O Old
Child leIerday,

Forest ". Mckinney. the thrcc-year-
90 child Of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel VI. Nc
kinney, or lulo north Fifth street, met
With Il frlghttul 'cident yesterday morn
irs about $50 O'Clock, which resulted
fatally.
Tho Htle fellow was playing about
tho room whom ne saw aa apron lying
on th" hoor w., grabbed r. Immediately.
"I Il iu Dragging II around Whiried an
cnd OF ~ into the FIRE. which caught, and
thus ignitcd the childs clothing. The
ll'tie fellow seemed 10 have been faSci-
mated BY tho bright flame. and entirely
Innocent OF ITS danger. until 10 began TO
frightened and screamed tor his mother.
who had only left the room short while.
She hearing tho Childs screams.
thought II had hurt itself by a fall. and
ran 10 see what was the matter. but on
reaching the room was paralizcd 20 tee
the boy CrNeloped in flames and Shrek
ing with pain She grabbed him and
Cecdiug she shouted to . neignbOr who
was passing. for help lie. hearing he:
Shouts rushed into the house and 10
the room. and taking in the situation
at Il glaroo. grabbed the shrieking boy,
now wild with pain and rolled him iu
rug upon The floor and soon smothered
the flames
Tearing OF the boys clothing and rec
ing that he was badly burned. he ran
for tho nearest doctor. which was At The
almshOusc. The doctor examined the
boy and applied some soothing remedies
and then sent for tho family physician,
DIT MOscly. but the little fellow was past
The doctor rendered all necessary med
cal aid. The poor little fellows suffer
ing was intense. He lived, however,
until ~ o'clock yesterday morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-09
DUrY or sPECIAL COSsTABLEs.
The Attorney General Defnes Them in "A
Letter TO NIr Spencer

BUCKINGHAM, G. r., VA. Feb. s.
Special.-'rhe following is true copy OF
a letter received by Mr.. X. II. Spencer
Of this place from Attorney General
Scott. i'm which he points out the duties
Of the special constable.
Richmond Va, Feb. 4. 1895.
Mr.. Il. II. Spencer. Buckingham c. II.
Va:
Dear S.r.-In reply TO the questions con-
tanned In your letter Of the 18th Of Jan
uary past. ] have to say:
First. County electoral boards must
prepare the ballot for the spring cleo
tons. There can be hut one ballot, and
upon IL the names of all candidates for
county and district officers g. &: Like
the papers herein sent you. Crhc paper
referred 10 here was pinned to the letter,
and showed only the form of ballot) The
tickets should be distributed in conform
ity with the requirements section T. OF
the Statutes acts lS93-'9i page Sb3
Second. The duties imposed upon the
special constable by Section - are
difficult TO define In WORDS. He Is under
obligation 10 help the two classes Of
voters. namely; 3D. Those physically and
educatioHally unable 10 vote. O. The
blind. He must assist both. For the
blind voter the constable prepares the
ballot. At the request of the voter In the
booth. physically or educaucnally unable
TO vote, the special constable assists by
reading to him the names and offices on
the ballot. and by pointing out 10 him
Ghe voter the name or names he may
wish 10 strike out, or otherwise aid him
in preparing his ballot. meaning. as
read ana understand these words, rem
der such additional aid as the voter asks
from the constable.
Very respectfully.
r. TAYLOR SCOTT.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-09
VEST TIRGIhIA's SNARE.
That State is Not Inclined to Treat With
Virginia on The Debt Question.

Governor O'Ferrall has heard nothing
officially regarding the treatment OF his
communication TO the West Virginia Leg
islature, concerning the settlement of her
portion of the debt q the original State
and, therefore, says he IS no. in a posi-
| ton TO discuss the matter.
on January 18th the House of Delegates
Of West Virginia declined 10 appoint a
| commission TO treat with the commis-
sioners appointed by the General Assem-
! bly, Of Virginia, In connection with the
| debt held to be due by West Virginia and
passed a joint resolution TO that effect.
| \ Republican member OF the House was
| entrusted with the duty of conveying the
! papers and the action of the lower branc h
to the Senate, but the Republican member
did not deliver the message. and the mem
Der himself, for some unknown reason,
was lost to view for several days. He
! finally turned up, however. and the Senate
! Wednesday passed the House JOINT reso-
! luton refusing to appoint commissioners
TO meet those from Virginia.
Virginia has settled her portion Of the
debt and, while she has no further in
terest I'm the matter, there was an implied
obligation that Virginia would assist in
any way she could in the settlement be-
tween West Virginia and the holders Of
"the West Virginia securities"
The joint resolution recited that the
Legislature OF West Virginia declined 20
treat with the Virginia commissioners
for the settlement OF the debt on the
basis proposed-namely. that West Nir-
gnia should pay one-third Of the debt
There seemed 10 have been a feeling on
the pant Of at least one member OF the
Senate that Virginia had been treated
contemptuously I'm the matter Senator
Finley moved 10 amend the resolution by
adding a statement, showing the reasons
for which this State declined 20 enter
upon negotiations with the Virginia COM
missioners, but the Senate refused 10
amend the resolution which members
thought was explicit enough 10 be perfect
~ understood. and IL was passed without
a dissenting vote.
1t seems that when the Virginia COM
missioners communicated with the presi-
dent of the West Virginia Senate last
month they agreed TO enter upon the
settlement OF the debt on no other basis
than that proposed in the resolution
creating the commission. and Chairman
Whitaker. of the Finance Committee. said
the Virginia commissioners exceeded their
powers and authority wien they proposed
10 settle the debt on any other basis than
that stipulated in the resolution appoint
ing them. and for that reason a settle
ment with them on any other basis would
be considered null and void by Virginia.
The committee therefore, refused 10
consider the proposition OF the Virginia
commissioners.
Governor O'Ferrall says the West Nir-
ginia legislature. II the reports OF the
proceedings be true, has misinterpreted
Virginias intention in the matter: that
Virginia simply desired to get the matter
off OF her hands. and would be pleased
at any amicable settlement by West Nir-
glnia satisfactory to the holders Of the
West Virginia certificates.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-09

day and thek money he put out OF his
pocket at nitst formed his character.
The one great danger in every assocla-
ton was TO trust the association TO do
what the individual members should do
themselves. Association should be made
more attractive. In speaking of the ire
nendous power OF personality. the speak
er said that whenever the SLOUGH hat OF
the hero of Shenandoah was seen during
the late war this fact was worth ten
thousand men. for before he sent out the
Stonewall Brigade he had laid out his
plans In his mind.
In closing Or. Cuyler said that next
summer he would be In the ministry for
fifty years. and that he had never been
sick on a Sunday In his life. he was GER
tainly a happy man, and would not
change places with any millionaire OF
Wall street.
After most fsrvent and impressive
prayer by Mr.. Thane Miller. and the sing
Ing OF the hymn. Jesus. Saviour, Pilot
Me-" by the same. Mr.. George A. Hall,
State Secretary OF New York made a
brief address. In which he alluded TO the
important work done by the International
Committee. G. w.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-09
WANT 40 90 ~ IFNIS.
Columbis Post Shows Fraternsl Spirit 10
Lee Camp

/ +. T.. Lee Camp, No. /, Confederate
Veterans, held their regular meeting last
! night, Colonel James T. Gray, commander,
in the chair.
A telegram was received from Column
bia Post, g. a. r.. OF Chicago. inviting
Lee Camp 10 attend their annual banquet,
February 18th, at which speeches Will be
delivered by Generals Gordon, Blackburn,
Hooker Fairchilds, Black, Warren and
others The telegram is written in a
highly fraternal spirit. and signed by G..
II. Mcconnell, chairman. The adJutant
Of the camp was directed TO reply by
telegram, returning the thanks of the
camp FOR the honor thus shown Column
bid Post is the same organization with
whom Lee Camp had some communica-
ton IN reference to Rev DR.. Caves ora
tiOa. and the fraternal spirit OF this tele-
graphic Invitation Is appreciated by Il. T..
Lee Camp.
Announcement was made TO the camp
OF the meeting in this city next Weunes-
dGy OF the officers and advisory board OF
the Grand Camp and of the History Com
mttce.
Commander Gray announced as the com
mttee appointed under the resolution
adopted at the last meeting. in regard
to AppomattoX as a public park, the fol-
lowing comrades: Norman Y. Randolph,
w. d. Chesterman. Joseph B. Mckinney.
EHyson W. Martin. Thomas \. Brander,
John Murphy Joseph W. Thomas and
john \. Mednley. Major Randolph viii
call his committee together at once.
The matter of r. II. Lee Camp going
90 the annual reunion in Houston, Tex,
Of the United Confederate Veterans was
discussed. and many members expressed
Il desire 10 see the camp attend. The re-
unicn will be held on May I'D. 23d and
18th, and very extensive preparations have
been made by the Houston people to en-
tCrtain the large crowd that will attend.
\ circular letter from w. y. Childress.
general manager. states that accOmmoda-
lions will be ample 10 entertain all who
may come. An auditorium is now being
built that Will seat fully ten thousand
people. The Texas people are anxious 10
see very large delegation from Nir-
ginia, and. as Richmond desires the re-
union here in 1896. 1t Is important that
she particularly be well represented.
\ circular was received from the gen
eral passenger agent of the Louisville and
Nashville railroad. at Atlanta. Ga, stat
ing that they could give low rates and
quick time 10 Houston Tex. and recon-
mends that all delegations and organiza-
lions from this section and north Of At
larta will assemble there, stating that
they can leave Atlanta at 400 l.. NJ.
arrive at New Orleans 1880 A. NJ, and at
Houston At 1920 L. NJ, making the trip
from Atlanta in about thirty hours. on
Captain ID. a. Brown, quarter
master OF the camp, was appointed COM
mlttee 10 look Into the matter OF trans
portation and report TO the camp the
cost or same and the time required 10
make the trip.