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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-25
Beer and Crime.

Whisky makes men crazy, cider
makes men ugly; but beer and tobacco
seem to make men stolid and callous
and cold-bloodcd. The haunts of anar-
chists are lager beer saloons. and the
leaders in anarchy are beer sellers and
beer drinkers. Says the Pacific Medi-
cal Journal: A whisky drinker will
commit murder only under the direct
excitement of liquor: beer drinker
is capable of doing it in cold blood.
Long observation has assured us that
large proportion of murders, deliber-
ately planned and executed without pas
sion or malice, with no other motive
than the acquisition of property OF
money, often of trifiing value, are per-
petrated by beer drinkers. We believe,
further, that the hereditary evils OF
beer drinking exceed those proceeding
from ardent spirits; first, because the
habit is constant and without parox-
ysmal Interruptions, which admit of
some recuperation: secondly, because
occr-drinking is practiced by both sexes
more generally than tho spirit-drink-
ing; and thirdly, because the animaliz-
ing tendency of the habit is more uni
tormly developed, thus authorizing the
presumption that the vicious results
are more generally transmitted.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-25
PRISONERS CHANGE NAMES.
by This Method mn Iowa rorser Escape
Shcrif.

A remarkable case of deception wa
made known in the Illinois state peni
tentiary at Joliet, ILL.,, recently, says th'
st. Louis Globe-Democrat. Henri
Failing, n convict. was discharged, afte,
having impersonated another man sue
cessfully during his years sentence
About year and half ago Failing
was confined in the county Jail Of Keo
kuk, Iowa, having been arrested 70,
passing worthless checks. He made hi'
escape from the prison and for severa
months was lost sight of. Then tbs
Iowa officers learned that Failing hat
been arrested at Rockford and sent {,
Joliet for another crime. A year passed
and the sentence was finished. TIL,
sheriff from Keokuk arrived in Jolie,
prepared to take his man but when tn,
prisoner was brought before him h,
said: This is not Failing" The facts
In the plot were then made apparent
Failing had been sentenced to a year,
imprisonment from Rockford together
with friend named Newton Lee. TIL,
deputy having them in charge hat
taken them both to the penitentiar,
and delivered them to the warden bui
on the way they had planned to ex.
change names. Henry Failing wa.
stripped, measured. photographed ano
numbered as Newton Lee and was
known as Newton Lee for year, while
Lee was known as Henry Failing. Bott
were good prisoners, one being assigned
to work in the chair department anG
the bogus Lee serving in the capacity
of night cook. Neither betrayed hi.
secret. One was regular correspond.
ent, but the other wrote only occa-
sionally, hence the chance Of discovery
was not great. Tuesday night, Lee, by
name, called for the chaplain and re,
Quested to see the warden and get per.
mission for his discharge at o'clock
Friday morning, when his time was
out. This was done and Failing walked
out unaccosted by the Iowa sheriff and
joined his wife and child, who had ar
rived in the city the day before.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-25
Nine Times out of Ten.

fh numerical Trav Ter w"uI fl
the Bu' keye mileage ticket better d pr
ed to his wants than any other ticket,
1t is the best in the market 1t covers
more than 100 transportation lines
traversing tn states of Illinois. Indi n
Michigan, Ohio, New York and Penn
sylvania. This ticket is sold at rate OF
$50, is good.one year from date of sale
and on many RAJ roads is accepted as
payment for excess baggage charges
seat fare in parior cars and meals in
dining cars of some roads, which makes
il very handy article to be carried by all
travellers. For lie ifiet giving list of roai is,
map showing territory covered and fnll
information, write ageuts Z II. V & T..
Ry., or w. FL. Fisher, G. P. II T. e,
Columbus, o.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-25
Tho Bismarck Tower.

The Bismarck tower In Gottingen,
where the chancellor studied and
fought most of his thirty-one duels, is
'ast approaching completion. Germans
from all over the world are aiding in
It's erection. A few days ago two gran
lite blocks arrived at Gottingen from
his country, one of them being from
New York and the other from San
francisco. Inscribed on the New York
olocls were the words; High upon tho
watch tower may Germanla ever re-
main the herald and guardian of peace,
Is thou, the empires iron chancellor" !"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-25
TWO Big Land Owners.

Henry Miller and Charles Lux, cat
Iamen, of San Francisco, confess to
SwBfng more than 14,OO0.OOO acres of
5sad IN three states. This estate Is as
esEs rs Greece with the Ionian Isles.
te is four times the area of Alsace- Lor-
ssiDe. over which France and Germany
kusht. H. is but little smaller than
Ireland, and half again as large as
Switzerland. 1t is twice as large as
Belgium and one-third the size of Eng
hsEi and Wales together.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-25
A Myaterious Face.

While n workman engaged in a Pueb-
10. Col. stone yard was dressing a
block Of stone his chisel laid bare a
round knob or knot near the surface OF
the rock. A stroke of the hammer Wig
orously applied for the purpose Of
smoothing down the nodule had the eff
feet of dislodging it entire. An in
vestigation proved that the under side
of the stone knot bore perfect model
of a human face.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-25

Mile. Yvette Guilbert's visit can have
no demoralizing effect on persons who
do not understand French and care
fully refrain from attending her per-
formance.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-25
A Fn niiy Affection.

Wesley Ayres, of Green Bay, Wis,
turing the last four years, has lost three
sons by drowning The third son. a
ad Of eight years, was drowned apSat
fortnight ago, while fishing.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-25

There appears to be a disposition on
the part of the czar to pat us on the
back and say Bully Boy" from
which we infer that he would like to
have England's attention distracted fol
a few minutes.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-25

Senator Teller may be credited with
the introduction into political jargon OF
phrase which will go far. But no one
likes to be called Underwater
waiter"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-25

Another heiress has gone. This time
It is Clara Busch, daughter of a mil
lionaire st. Louis brewer, while the
lucky man is Baron Won Gontard. There
are still few more left.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-25

What do you suppose E. w. Clark of
Nevada, Mo-, got, who sued Caroline
Simmons for $4,000 for breach of
promise? Got left. and the jury was
out only ten minutes.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-25

Is anything serious troubling Kaiser
Wilhelm OF Germany? No arrests fol
lese-majeste have been reported for o
period of fully q week.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-25

Erastus wiman is beginning the
world again, and 1t is safe to say that
he will not allow himself to be Dun up
again.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-25

Says a squeamish Minnesota paper,
speaking of the Hayward case: Hang
ing is a terrible thing" 1t is, it is
That's why we advise all our friend
to eschew numbering entirely.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-25

The tory party in the United States
seems to be made up exclusively Of
those distinguished Anglomaniacs,
Joseph Pulitzer of New York and Herr
Won Hoist of Chicago.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-25

"old Glory" should never be floated
in front of wrong. And when 1t lie
afloat, Americans will mass in solid
columns behind when the bugle sounds.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-25

To the people who find themselves
confused by diplomatic terms we will
say that the Monroe doctrine means:
Shiny on your own side"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-25
Buc3Ien,s Arnica Sa,ve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chappad Hands,
Chilblains Corns, and all Skin Eruptions
and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give per-
feet satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by A.
r. Champney.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-25

A woman, Miss Emma Whitney oi
Cleveland, who was recording clerk OF
the Ohio Legislature last year, will
likely be reelected.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-25

"Castoria is the best remedy for children of
which am acquainted. hope the day is not
far distant when mothers will consider the
real interest of their children, and use Castoria
instead of the various quack nostrums which
are destroying their loved ones, by forcing
opium, morphine, soothing syrup and other
hurtful agents down their throats, thereby
sending them to premature graves"
DIR. J. 7. K1NcHELoE,
Conway, Ark.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-25

The largest sponge ever sent to mar
ket was from the Mediterranean. 1t
was ten feet in circumference and three
In diameter
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-25

A Kentucky Judge nearly died iYp
hiccoughs short time ago. Thus II
is seen that even mint has its thorns
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-25
HON me.Sceker's Excursion via Ohio
Central Lines.

To Virginia and North Carolina. Jan
uary 4 and 2S. Rate. one fare for tile
round trip. Limit. 80 days, for reru,n.
To the south and south west. Jau,iar,
10. a. 81 and %. Rate. one fare for tn,
round trip, plus $500 Linn, 20 days
return. Jan25
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-25
Castoria.

"castoria is an excellent medicine for chill
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me of its
good effect upon their children"
DIR. G. {. OsGooD,
Lowell Nfocc
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-25

A machine fer unloading coal cars
u la nEe in Cleveland. Ii empties a
a. In four minutes.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-25
Tho CINCINNATI, HAMILTON
G. DAYTON RY.

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parlor car service, quick schedules from all
Northern points, and close Cincinnati con-
ncetionswith thefast lincsto Florida, realizes
all the possibilities of modern jcurreying.
Any of the Company's agents viii, on
call or writtca application, be pleased to
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with full lire OF printed matter, ndrender
allscrvices necessary to u satisfactory trip.
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WHITrLEsEY, c. p. A., Dayton; ]. c.
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D. p. A., Toledo; d. b. TRACEY, n. p. A, Do
troit; d. G. EDWARDS, G. P. A.. Cincinnati.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-25
What is

Castora DIR. Samuel Pitchers prescription Infants
Children. 1t contains Opium Morphine nor
other Narcotic substance. 1t is harmless substitute
for ParcgOric, Drops Soothing Syrups Castor OIL
1t is Pleasant. Its guarantee thirty years. use by
Millions of Mothers. Castoria destroys allays
fevcrislness. Castorie prevents vomiting Sour Curd
Diarrhoea and Wind Collie. Castora relieves
teething troubles cures constipation and f1atuency
Castoria assimilatcs the food regulates stomach
and bowels, giving healthy natural sleep. Cas-
toria is the Chilren's Panacca-the Mothers Friend
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-25
Castoria.

"castoria is sowell adapted to children that
recommend it as superior to any prescription
known to me-"
II. A. ARCHER, NJ. D.,
III So. Oxford St, brooklyn, N. Y.
"our physicians in the cbiidrcn's depart
nent have spoken highly of their expert
ence in their outside practice with castoria,
and although we only have among our
medical supplies what is known as regular
products, yet we are free to confess that the
merits of castoria has won US to look with
favor upon it."
UNITED HOSPITAL AND DIsPHnsARY,
ALLEN c. SMITH, Pres.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31
The SAN DEN|T0 WRECK
It Has Cost the Licenses of
Captain Smith and Mate
Zolling.
Inspectors Found the Same Old Story
No Casts of the Lead
Were Made.

Aside from the great loss OF life and
property, the wrecking of the steamer San
Benito has cost Captain William Smith
and Chief Mate r. Zolling their licenses.
The United States local board of inspec-
tors of steam vessels yesterday gave a
decision which deprived the parties nam ed
of the right to perform the duties of
captain and pilot hereafter, and the reason
given for this decision was that the men
were grossly negligent and unskilIful in
the management of the collier.
The inspectors, after reviewing the tes-
timony made the following remarks:
Had Captain Smith put less confidence in
his log and reckoning and taken cast of his
lead when he at 1925 A. M. changed his
nearer to the land than he calculated. more
cautious master would have done SO after run
ming along the coast 24O miles without being
able to confirm his position by bearings OF the
land or good observations, especially at tnat
season of the year.
After careful and full consideration of the
evidence produced, we are OF the opinion that
Captain William Smith was negligent and un-
skfllful in navigating the steamer San Benito
under his command November %.
Therefore, by the authority conferred upon
us by section 4450, United States Revised
Statutes. we hereby revoke the license OF Cap
tain William Smith on account of negligence
and unskillfulness in the navigation OF the
steamer San Benito, and he is hereby pro-
hibited from exercising the duties prescribed
In said license as master and pilot of steam
vessels.
The chief mates license was revoked on
the same grounds.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31
.EGAN WILL Be HONORED
The Olympic Directors Ha -e
Decided to Give the Boxer
a Handsome Prize.
Director coward Taylor Is Writing
a Play and Remains Up Nights
to Catch Inspiration.

The directors of the Olympic Club held
special meeting Tuesday and, us stated
in THE CALL, they decided to close
the outdoor grounds Immediately, owing
to the small interest that has been mani
tested among the bers in outdoor
athletics. Peter Mcintyre, the eare-taker,
will be assigned to a position in the club.
Considerable discussion resulted over
the decision which was rendered by
George Green, the referee of the late box
Jug contests.
Green decided in ravor of Hayes without
cons ulting the judges hence the "kick"
on the part of Egan's friends, who stated
openly that Egan was not accorded fair
play. The directors decided that they
had no Jurisdiction in the matter; that ac-
cording to all athletic rules referees de-
cision is final and that ended it. They,
however, voted to give Egan a handsome
prize as means OF soothing his injured
feelings. In ali probability the officers OF
the Amateur Athletic Association will be
asked to appoint two judges and referee
to act in future when boxing contests are
given by the club.
Howard Taylor, the leader, is arranging
for series of athletic events, which will
be held in the club during the months of
January, February and March. a grand
vaudeville performance Will De given III
the latter part of January, a wrestling
tournament in February. open to all
amateurs; handball and billiard tourna-
ment in March. In fact, every depart
ment of the club will, so to speak, have an
inning and the quarter will terminate with
a ladies' night, which Mr.. Taylor says
will be par excellence.
Messrs. Taylor and Rosborough, both of
whom are theatrical critics from "away
back" incidentally remarked that great
surprise is in store fer the boys OF the
club. The gentlemen of athletic and the
atrical proclivities are now engaged In
writing burlesque, which, when COM
pleted, will be introduced by the Olympic
minstrels in some OF the local theaters.
According TO Jack Mallon, the champ pion
ieather-weight ball-player William Greer
Harrison as playwright will prove mot
in it, with the inimitable Taylor, whose
fame is yet under cover.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31

home on the corner of Pine and Leaven-
worth streets has been the scene of many
elegant entertainments.
Mrs. Edgerton takes her professional
debut calmly, and looks upon her future
career in the world behind the footlights
with the eyes of one, who has stripped the
life of all the alittering environments.
ut is at Nine. Mod jeska's earnest de-
sire that [ make the attempt" said the
lady, after she had modestly admitted
her coming appearance at the Baldwin,
land it will be my earnest desire to full
fill her very kind anticipations.
Elizabeth is a role that is exactly in
my line, and if 1 do not give great rem
dering of the part certainly shall give an
intelligent reading of the lines.
Gas yet have formed no definite plans
for the future. Much will depend Upon
my reception, both by the press and the
public, and until 1 find out exactly what 1
can do 1 would prefer not to discuss the
subject"
Mrs. Edgerton will not, for the present
at least, give up her work in reading and
elecution.
To-day Manager Bourier is to decide
whether Mrs. Edgerton is to appear in any
other plays beside MARY Stuart" and
the lady is to be given her first part.
If the earnest wishes of host of friends
means success then Mrs. Edgerton's fame
is foregone conclusion.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31
A CHARGE OF CRUELTY.
The Sailors of the Otterburn Complain
of the Officers.

The Sailors of the Otterburn Complain
of the Officers.
A dozen sailors of the British ship Otter
burn, from Cape Town, South Africa, en-
tered the office of the United States Dis
trict Attorney Tuesday and mplained
that they had been i'll treated by the cap
tain and mate, who had sent them ashore
and refused to pay them their wages.
The master is Captain Hunter and the
mates name is Howse. According to the
story of the men they had been poorly
fed and subjected to the worst kind of
abuse from the day they sailed to the day
of the ir arrival. The sailors asserted that
the captain was given to drinking, and
that recently while chasing one OF the
men he fell md cut himself badly.
They charge Mate Howse with follow
ing the example of the captain so far as
harsh treatment is concerned. The sail
ors state that they were even shipped
against their will. When they went
aboard and saw the food they refused to
sign, and claim that the captain for all
this would not let them go ashore.
Among these was ]. Watson, soldier
in the Kings Own Royal Rifles, who had
deserted his company. Most of the men
asserted that they are not sailors, but
farmers, who desired to come to Cali
fornia. They say that when the captain
put them ashore he threatened to cut
them to pieces il they bothered him about
wages.
AS the Otterburn is a British ship the
complaint Will be made to the British
Consul.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31
LITTLE INFANTS SHELTER.
Christmas Festival to Fifty Little Tots
in the Minna- Street Home.

Christmas Festival to Fifty Little Tots
in the Minna-Streer Home.
The managers of the Little Sisters In
FAINT Shelter at 5i2 Minna street gave a
Christmas festival to the little ones at the
home yesterday afternoon. The school
room had been prettily decorated with
garlands of colored paper made by the
little inmates, and in one corner was a
Christmas tree laden with candies and
toys.
There were present about fifty little tots
and number of ladies. Under the difec-
ton of Miss Josie Kently, the teacher of
the little ones. there were songs and reci :
tatlons, and then the distribution of the
good things. Then the children were
treated to glorious dinner.
The managers have within the past few
months received so many little children
to care for that they have been forced to
convert every room into dormitory.
They are now so crowded trey can scarcely
accommodate those under their care.
They expected long before this to build q
new home with money uecueathed TO the
shelter by the late Washington Ryer, but
this is so tied up with litigation that it is
not available.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31
NICARAGUA CANAL.

Hasty Completion Depends Upen En-
ergy of Coast Congressmen.
The duty of fastening the completion
of the Nicaragua canal is now thought to
devolve upon the Congressional repre-
sentatives from the Pacific Coast, the
commercial advancement of which de-
pends largely upon the establishment of
cheaper transportation rates to and from
Eastern markets. The following letter
Just received by the San Francisco Cham
Der of the New York Stock Exchange is
interesting and self-explanatory:
NEW YORK Dec. %, 1896.
Captdin WilIidTt L. Merry-DEAR CAPTAIN:
The Nicaragua cana bill has been reported
fayorably By both the Senate and House COM
mittees of this Congress.
The bills are on the calendars, and can be
passed If the Congressional delegates from the
Pacific Coast are equal to the responsibilities
which they have assumed for their constitu-
ents.
time to be presented by the Pacific Coast is
that business can never revive under present
conditions. The canal Will open up new
channels of business, and viii shorten the dis
tance to the best markets OF the world over
10000 miles.
il win open trade for the lumber, grain,
hons fish and fruits of the Pacific Coast and
thus bring population aud wealth beyond the
dreams of the most optimistic. Estimates of
the probable increase of population following
the opening of the Nicaragua canal are made
by those familiar with the present conditions
of the Pacific Coast, and 1t is reasonably ex-
pected that the population viii increase 100
per cent within five years after the compile
tion OF the canal, and will be multiplied iour
times within twenty years following.
The Pacife Coast is yitally interested in this
matter and the canal will be commenced be-
fore July l, 1897 if a united effort is made by
the Pacific Coasts representatives in Congress
in pushing the bills 10 completion during the
present session.
When the canal is finished the iron from
Ala pama should be laid down at the doors OF
the machine-shops and consumers oil Inc "a
Aeihc Coast at cost of $40 ton.
- Other products from foreign and American
Earkets would stimulate new industr les whlch
Fould add largely TO the wealth and prosper
ity of the Pacific Coast.
The Pacific Coast can attract no new settlers
to Increase its population until the United
States Government assures the world tnat this
great highway of commerce will be completed
and under its control, therefore 1t rests largely
with the people of the Pacific Coast. who are
now suffering from grave disadvantages as TO
markets and commercial and manufacturing