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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-07

Among the loyal Maori chiefs in
vited to meet the duke of Edinburgh
when he was in New Zealand was one
of the original signers of the treaty Of
Waitangi, in 1910, a man who had ever
since been firm friend of the English.
The author of Seventy Years OF Life
in the Victorian Era" says that after
the reception an English bishop asked
the governor:
"Do you know the antecedents of
that old heather, sir?'
mo, my dear bishop" was the reply,
'but I know that he brought 500 of his
ciansmen into the field to fight for the
queen. So l invited him to meet the
queens son."
"Well," said the bishop, "when I ar
rived in New Zealand that chief came
to me and said that he wished to be bap-
tized. l knew he had two wives, so /
told him he must first persuade one of
them to return to her family. He said
he feared it would be difficult, but that
he would see what could be done.
"1n two months he returned: Now,
missionary he exclaimed, you may
baptize me for have only one wife
"'And what have you done with our
dear sister, your other wife?' 1 asked.
He smacked his lips L have eaten
her. he said!"-Cleveland Leader.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-07
POSTAGE STAMPS AND CARDS.

The different countries of the world
now use 13,40O different kinds of pos
tage stamps.
A postage stamp of Mauritius issue,
two-penny blue, unused, sold in Lon
don for S700.
An average of 12,oOo,o 900 of postage
stamps are used by the people of the
United States every day in the year.
Austria has seized all the Italian
postal cards printed to commemorate
the taking of Rome at the frontier, and
refuses to allow them to circulate
within her territory. Italy has pro-
tested, as the cards comply with all
the regulations of the postal union.
In 1918 postage rates in the United
States were: 'Single letters, by land,
40 miles, 8 cents; 90 miles, 10 cents; 15O
miles, 12& cents; 800 miles, II cents;
500 miles, 90 cents; over 500 miles, %
cents; double letters, twice the single
rates; ounce at the rate of four single
letters
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-07

founding of the First church, which led
an elaborate historical volume, giving
the Ecclesiastical Antiquities" of Chi
rago. DIR. Barrows has taken prom
inent part in all missionary ar@ reform
ntory enterprises. He has become a
favorite speaker at college commence
ments, on the lecture platform, at tenn
perance, missionary and Christian En-
deavor conventions and before the great
gatherings at Chautauqua, N. Y. He
has also become noted as speaker at
soldiers meetings.
Among DR.. Barrows' famous lectures
are those on Samuel Adams, James
Russell Lowell, Hugh Miller, Rem
brandt, Shakespeare, John Stuart
Mill, Jerusalem and Wendell Phillips.
DIR. Barrows has published many SER
mons, which have had wide circula-
ton. Among the most noteworthy of
these have been discourses on 1.-THE Per-
lection of the Bible" 1.-The Nation and
the Soldier" 1.-THE Nations Hope" ""Re-
ligion the Motive Power in Human
Progress" ""Christian Manhood" "Rea-
son in Temperance" "Christ and the
Poor" Martin Luther" Christian
Hospitals" "The World of Books" and
municipal Patriotism" His addresses
in 1865 at the 61st anniversary of the
American Sunday School union was
distributed in many thousand copies all
over the country. In 1856, while in
London, he preached before the great
Midway conference.
DIR. Barrows takes an enthusiastic in
terest in whatever concerns the intel
lectual and moral progress OF the
Queen City of the West. He was the
organizer of the great plan of hold
ing a parliament of religions, to which
representatives of all the great his
toric faiths were represented. In this
effort to bring together, in friendly
conference, Brahmans, Buddhists, Mos
lens. Parsees, Confucians, Jews and
representatives of the great churches OF
Christendom, DIR. Barrows secured the
cooperation of the religious leaders OF
nll lands
An article in the Pulpit Treasury
of News of June, 1884, was as follows;
"Dr. Barrows' peculiar function is tc
preach. 1t is at the altar his lips Gre
touched. His extraordinary gifts are
all arranged along the line of power
in spoken speech. After his homiletie
manner, which is always choice, is wei
in hand, his mental movement is to
ward powerful expression. His sen
tcnces are polished shafts. His multi
farious contributions to the public
prints force themselves out into atten
tion by way of Che platform and the
pulpit, where all his work takes or
It's peculiar animation. Some passages
for example, in his famous sermon or
eternity after being once felt by al
audience, can never be forgotten. Ever
his voice, which is of "A rich and pc
culiarly resonans quality, contributes
toward magical effect. ...-.-1.-
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-07

ton. No man can become a member of
congress without possessing some aDIi,-
ty. In the race for preferment in con-
gressional districts all of the best and
strongest men clamor and struggle for
congressional nominations. Only the
ablesr men IN their communities cun
get those nominations and be elected TO
congress. Therefore, when you remem-
Der that the 356 gentlemen in the house
are able men, you will realize that u
man who can rise to distinction in that
great assemblage, as Tom Reed has
risen, must be man of intellectual abil-
tiles and requirements. And Tom
Reed has won his way by hard KNOCKS.
He has been u student all his life. He
has been a reader of books and papers.
He has striven against adversely. lie
has debated with men of all classes.
How long he has had presidential um-
bitfon no one knows.
/ believe that he has aspired to the
presidency ever since he was n little
boy. His whole course in life indicates
1t, But | know that he was seeking
the nomination in quiet way in 1892.
Some of his friends then told me that if
1t were deemed wise Tom Reeds name
would be brought before the Mime
apolis convention. But, no matter when
he began to aspire to the highest office
I'm the gift of the people, he is openly
after il now and his friends are SAN
guine that he will succeed. l know
MIN well, and wish him well in all good
things. Nobody has more respect for
his abilities and for his virtues than l
have. But in my news letter writing |
can do no presidential booming for any
man.
Senator William b. Allison is not a
candidate for the presidency, but his
friends in Iowa are determined that he
shall become candidate, and they be-
lievc that ne can be nominated and
elected. should be more hopeful of
their success If Senator Allison would
cooperate with them. But he will not
do so. He has said again and again
that he will not seek the nomination;
and do not believe that his friends
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-07
DIR. BARROWS' CAREER.
Some of His Noted LIE ctures, Scr
mons and Books.
Known tho World Over as tho Originator
of the Congress of Religions Held
In Connection with the Chi
cago Exposition.

Rev. John Henry Barrows, D. D.,
who has just resigned the pastorate of
the First Presbyterian church at Chi
cago so that he may deliver the Haskell
course of lectures on Christianity in
India, was born July IL, 1S47, in Medina,
Mich. His father, the late Prof. John
Nj. Barrows, came of New England
stock, race of teachers, and was ed
ucated in the Troy Polytechnic insti-
tute and in Oberlin college. His mother,
Catherine Paine Moore, was also an
early graduate of Oberlin. In his col
lege life at Olivet, Mich, DIR. Barrows
was noted for his enthusiasm in the
study of literature, history and the
classics, and for his eager interest in
public and national questions. He was
graduated from Olivet in June, 1867,
in the same class with his brother,
Rev. Walter M. Barrows, ID. D., after
| wards an eminent secretary of the
American Home Mission society. He
studied theology at Yale, Union and An
dover seminaries. While at Union he
became member of the Plymouth
church, Brooklyn, and was a rapt stu
dent of the pulpit oratory of Henry
| Ward Beecher.
After two years and n half of home
missionary and educational work in
Kansas he preached for year in the
First Congregational church of Spring
field, Ill. This experience was followed
by twelve months of travel in Great
Britain, Germany, France, Italy,
Greece, Egypt and the Holy Land. He
supplied for the time the American
chapel in Paris. Returning to America
be became pastor of the Eliot Congre.
gational church, in Lawrence, Mass
When temporarily driven out of the
church edifce DIR. Barrows displayed
ability to hold and sway the popular
multitude with strictly gospel theme
while preaching to great audiences in
the city hall in that large manufacture
ing city.
Since his coming to Chicago in Octo
Der, 1881, 1900 members have been re
ceived into the church and the chape
connected with it. In 1883 occurred the
semi-centennial celebration of thu
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-07
have yet been able to change his a.tA

have yet been able to change his attA
tude.
No greater compliment could be paid
to any man than to have the people of a
great state urging him to aspire to that
high office. Senator Allison is popular
in Iowa. That fact is nttested by the
fact that his people have kept him in
public life for 35 years, and that they
will again elect him to the senate in
January next. But his popularity is
not confined to his own state. On the
contrary, he has friends throughout
the entire country who are anxious to
support him for the presidency. He is
popular in the senate, and is recognized
there as u leader.
When you remember the fact that
under the constitution, each state is
entitled to only two senators, and note
the fact that the Iowa legislatures have
kept Senator Allison in the senate ever
since 1872, you with realize that he
stands without rival in his own com
monwealth. When you further realize
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-07
PRESIDENTIAL TIMBER.
Reed or Allison May Be Nomi-
mated Next Year.
Roth Are Popular with tho Leaders at
Well as the Rank and File of tho
Republican Party But There's
Many a Slip, Etc.
specla, washington Letter.


There are two men in congress whose
names are used constantly in connec-
tion with the republican presidential
nomination next year. One of them is
a member of the house of representa-
fives and the other is a member of the
senate. Both of them have been long
in public life, and either one of them
would be capable of giving to the coun-
try wise and patriotic administration.
Thomas Bracket Reed, of Maine, will
undoubtedly be elected speaker of the
house. William b. Allison, of Iowa,
will be chairman of the committee on
appropriations of the senate.
Although his full name is Thomas
Bracket Reed, everybody calls him
"Tom," in q familiar manner; but not
to his face. He is too big a man and too
dignified man to warrant any such
personal familiarity. But people speak
OF him familiarly, and the abbreviation
of his name enhances his popularity.
For that matter, people who know him
can talk familiarly with him, for he is
a neighborly, sociable big fellow; but
nil the while in his presence one feels
~ di lC 10 tdihlhB with Il NY biaihJ
man. You have seen pictures of him,
of course; and you must have observed
what a mild face he has and how appar-
emily eXpressionless it is. Well, that
is the way Tom Reed looks. He is the
most innocent-looliing man on the re-
publican side of the house; and when
he is presiding in the speakers chair
he is as mild and gentle as dove. But
mark you, there is nothing namby'
pamby about Tom Reed. He is dan.
gerous man to arouse in debate. When
he takes his place on the floor of the
house and enters upon the discussion
of any public question, his face is full
of expression, his gestures indicate
earnestness and his utterances are un
mistakably strong. While democratic
leaders may cordially hate him for his
partisanship. they all respect him fol
his intellectual abilities and acquire
ments.
During the first session of the 53t
congress, with party of gentlemen
one evening, Amos j. Cummings, {
Tammany democratic congressman
from New York was asked to nam,
thC Va thC houoC. Iou huoN
1t is customary to designate the chair
man of the committee on ways am
means as the "leader of the house." an.
also to give credit to some of the activ,
workers of the majority for share IL
leadership.
Amos Cummings was not well pleased
with the management of the house hi
his democratic colleagues, and witt
keen sarcasm he said: tom Reed i
the leader of the house. None of or
democrats can compete with him in de
bate. Others make efforts at leader
ship, but Tom Reed is n leader"
1t is wonderful what hold Ton
Reed has upon his colleagues, regard
less of party affiliations. You must re
member that there are 356 members o
the house of representatives, and ever
one of them is man of local distinC
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-07
ATCAiSoN GLoBuLES.

A constant guest is never welcome.
A man never receives as many letters
as he thinks he ought to.
The poorest actor that ever appeared
in amateur performance in Atchison is
one of the severest critics.
Many nice man bosses his wife be-
cause of the belief that if he doesn't
boss her she will boss him.
There is good deal of religion in
paying just bill promptly. We have
an idea that the Lord will admit no
dead beats to Heaven.
When woman tells her daughters
she wants them to avoid her mistakes,
she means that she doesn't want them
to marry a man like their father.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-07
To California.

Study all time cards and you will find
DO railroad carrying tourist cars mako as
quick time as the Phillips Rock Island
Excursions. One hour and thirty minutes
quicker time than any other route Chicago
to Los Angeles.
A. Phillips &c Co. have carried over
125, 600 patrons to and from California
Why's Because every well-postcd Cali
foruia traveller understands Phillips has
the best regulated tourist system.
JNo. SEBASTIAN, g. 7. A.,
Chicago. Ill
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-07
Great Reduction in Time to California

Great Reduction in Time to California.
Once more the Northwestern Line has
reduced the time of its trans-continental
trains, and the journey from Chicago to
California via this popular route is now
made in the marvelously short time of
three days. Palace Drawing-Room Sleep
ing cars leave Chicago daily, and run
through to San Francisco and Los Angeles
without change, and all meals en- route are
served in Dining cars. Daily Tourist Sleep
ing car service is also maintained by this
line between Chicago and San Francisco
and Los Angeles, completely equipped
berths in upholstered Tourist SIeepers be-
ing furnished at cost of only $500 each
from Chicago to the Pacific Coast Through
trains leave Chicago for California at 700
p. m. and 10:45 p. m. daily, after arrival of
trains OF connecting lines from the East and
South.
For detailed information nconcerningrates,
routes, etc, apply to ticket agents of con-
Meeting lines or address,
w. B. KNIsKERN, G.. p. & T, A. Chicago
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-07

THE CHRISTMAS NUMBER of TIE Cen
tury Magazine is n wonder. 1t costs only
35 cents, but there are many ten-dollar
gift-boolis that are not so beautiful.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-07

Whether on pleasure bent or business, take
on every trip bottle of Syrup of Figs, rs it
acts most pleasantly and effectively on the
kidneys, liver and bowels, preventing fe-
ness For sale in 80 cents and 81 bottles by
all lending druggists.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-07
A Singular Form of Mono mania.

There is class of people, rational enough
in other respects, who are certainly mono
stantly trying experiments upon their stom-
achs, their bowels, their livers aud their
kidneys with trashy nostrums. When these
organs are really ont of order, if they would
only use Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, they
would, u not hopelessly insane, perceive its
superiority.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-07

A PROFESSOR calculates that the earth is
Shrinking about two inches Il year. That
accounts for the nervous anxiety manifest
ed by some people to possess it while it Is
of some sizc.-1it-B Bits.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-07

If we must accept fate, we are not less
compelled to assert liberty, the Significance
of the individual, the grandeur of duty, the
power of character.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-07

THE great high road of human welfare
lies along the highway of steadfast we'll
tent and work in the truest spirit will in
variably be the most tsuccessful.-S. Smiles.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-07
Another Thing.

Gozzins-How many voices are there
in that choir at your church?
Bazley-About seven.
"Why, 1 had an impression that it
had forty or fifty members"
$50 it has, but you asked me how
many voices. ."-RoXbury Gazette,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-07

THE GENUINE "BRowN's BRONCHIAL
TRocHEs" are sold only in boxes. They are
wonderfully effective forC Coughs Hoarseness
or Irritation of the Throat caused by cold
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-07

No PERSONS are more frequently wrong
than those who will not admit they are
Observation-Disclosures
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-07

BEEcHAM's PILLS for constipation Ice and
25c. Get the book (free) atyour druggists
and go by it. Annual sales 6,OOo, COO boxes
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-07

PIso's CURE is wonderful Cough medi-
Blake Aves., Brooklyn, N. Y, Oct 26, '04.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-07

SIS YOUR boy of destructive naturel'
"Indeed he is. He's breaking silence al
day long."-Harper's Bazar.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-07

"ARE you fond of children, Mr.. Ogerr'
"Well, ! can't exactly say. I've never ate
any. ."-Harper's Bazar.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-07

AS GROW old more dross than gold
Appears in lifc's alloy;
And buckwheat cakes don't seem as big
AS when l was boy.
m. Y. Journal.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-07

THERE are such things as adorable faults
and insupportable Writes. .-Fiegende Blaet-
ter
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-07

CHECK Colds aid Bronchitis with Hale's
Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-07
Almost a Paradox.

1t is curious thing that a marriage
ceremony is never successful unless
there is hitch in it.-Bay City Chat.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-07

A DRESS does not make woman, but
often breaks a man.-Texas Siftings.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-07

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is Constitutional Cure. Price 75c.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-07

LITTLE Freddy ito his elder brother, for
the seventh time) )-"Are you asleep, Tomf"
Tom-"If you don't shut up, I'll lick you
good. How the dickens do you sEppose
can ear say my prayers when you are yelling at
me all the timel You've got as much sense
as last years bird nest"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-12-07

XNTANTED AGENTS-Address with stamps
wv NORTHERN Co, 2l3 Arcade, Cleveland, b.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-06-29
GIVE ME ANOTHER CUP, MOTHER

specialized upon her possible past; for
l was fully convinced that she had
been bred a lady. There was the in
describable voice and manner that
come from good breeding, a certain
style that is only acquired by lifelong
usage. | tried, time and again, to lead
her to speak of herself, but she always
avoided the subject, and talked of
something else.
As a nurse she was perfect; my room
was kept in the most scrupulOus order,
appetizing dishes were prepared and
served in the daintiest way. and when
l grew stronger she read to me, and al
together made herself so agreeable, so
helpful. and SO companionable, that l
really felt a sincere affection for my
nurse, and found myself dreading the
time when l should have to give her
up. often found myself wishing that
L had been blessed with such a mother.
One evening l had so far recovered
that Guy had taken me downstairs in
his kind, strong arms and laid me on a
lounge in the sitting-room. The nurse
served supper for us all, on a table
drawn close beside my couch SO that
we might all be together. l felt like a
prisoner released, to be once more
downstairs, and Guy was in high glee.
Passing his cup for a second cup of tea.
he said:
Give me another cup, mother"
"'Mother'?' l echoed questioningly,
as l looked from one to the other.
The nurse flushed to her crown of
snowy hair as she glanced at my as
tonished face, and then looked appeal
ingly towards Guy. He looked rather
embarrassed at first, then bending for
ward he took both my hands in his
and said:
YES, dear, this is our mother" with
a strong accent on the word ''our."
Then, kissing me tenderly, he contin-
ued:
Can you think of her as your moth
er? Do you think you could learn to
love her?"
1 was completely taken by surprise.
as she really your mother?" ]
asked.
'She is oar mother, dear" he an.
swered.
l thought of the obstinacy 1 had
shown in avoiding her acquaintance,
and felt ashamed. Her gentle, kindly
spirit, her loving care of me had quite
won my heart. 1 already loved her; l
had even wished that she could have
been my mother; and / felt a gladness
thrill my heart at the thought that she
was Guys mother, our mother,--yes,
my mother. And she still blesses our
home.-Demorest's Magazine.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-06-29

about us, until when the car was
reached we were tired, and our cloth
ing and ankles were damp. IF L had
kept on walking l should have kept up
my circulation and remained warm;
but, seated in the car, with nv damp
skirts clinging about me. I soon began
to feel my feet grow cold. and before l
left the car the cold chills were
chasing each other in regular troops
from my feet upwards.
L changed my damp garments imme-
diately on reaching home, shook down
the ashes, opened the draughts in the
big baseburner, and, drawing a couch
close in front of the stove, bundled my
self up and lay down; but that icy
chill would not leave re. Ipassed the
evening in front of the fire, and when
l retired took the usual home remedies
for a cold.
The next morning | was really sick.
l could not rise; my head, my throat,
my chest were sore, and my limbs
seemed weighted down. Guy got one
of the neighbors to come in and stay
with me, and then he went down town
to send the doctor and hunt up a nurse.
The doctor came early, but it was
three o'clock before Guy returned with
the nurse. She was a sweet-faced.
l~ow-voiced, elderly lady-yes, unde-
niably a lady-clad in soft, clinging
black, and the very moment she took
possession of my oom l felt rested.
Pneumonia in an aggravated form he'd
me for weeks, then, slowly, l began to
come back to health.
With returning strength l began to
take more interest in things about me.
l felt interested in my nurse, and