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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-08-22
HIS TIME WAS UP.
Ono of tho Disadvantages of Hiring n
Lawyer by the Day.

Lawyer by the Day.
With the name of Rufus Lockwood is
recalled to mind one of the most ex-
traordinary geniuses that the state OF
California ever produced. 1t is many
years now since Lockwood held sway
in the courts of San Francisco. He
was in his day, perhaps, the best law
yer in the state, and it was only be-
cause of his utter indifference to pecu-
mary matters that he did not leave
large fortune behind him.
Lockwood went at one time to Hor-
ace Hawes, a very distinguished law
yer and the author of the consolidation
act which is now in force. Hawes had
a reputation for close figuring, and
Lockwood knew it. He said: "Mr.
Hawes, I'll hire myself to you for one
year from date at salary of S25 day,
payable every night"
"All right" said Hawes, delighted to
engage the services of the brightest
mind in the state at so low a figure
for the salary was not great one in
those days-and the bargain was sealed.
1t was IL o'clock in the morning. But
from that time on, it is said, Hawes
never missed an opportunity of re-
minding Lockwood of his bondage. He
you'd say, in the presence of others:
Lockwood, go fetch that book; Lock-
wood, do this or that" etc. Lockwood
never said word, but did as he was
hidden, and Halves enjoyed his triumph.
Finally it came to the day when the
years engagement terminated. There
was a most important lawsuit on hand
which Lockwood had made a careful
study of. No one in the state could pos
sibly have handled it as he did. Well,
on the day in question Lockwood stood
in court, an array of law books in front
of him, and expounded his views in
masterly fashion. Suddenly he looked
up at the clock and saw that it was the
hour of IL. Closing the book from
which he was quoting, he turned to
Hawes, who was sitting beside him, and
said: "Mr. Hawes, year ago to-day at
this hour contracted to work for you
one year. Ny times up, the contract is
cancelled, and am going"
Thus did he repay his master for the
humiliation heaped upon him. Hawes
was in the greatest CONSERVATION. He
could not possibly take up the thread
of the case where Lockwood had left
it, and he begged and implored him to
proceed. But Lockwood remembered,
and he turned deaf ear to all persua'
sions. He kept his word, the contract
had expired. San Francisco Bulletin.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-08-22
VALUABLE INDIAN DOG.
How Magician Fooled Chief Two Belly
and His Braves.


and His Braves.
Some tribes of American Indians are
said to be highly expert at feats of jug.
glery. Other tribes seem to be almost
unacquainted with such tricks, if we are
TO credit story said to have been told
by military officer at Fort Sill and re-
ported b. the Buffalo Express.
Prof. McAllister, the magician, once
visited camp of River Crows on the
Yellowstone, and after extracting vari-
Gus packs of cards and other articles
from the ears, necks, noses and gar.
ments of the astonished Indians, was
invited to big feast of roast dog and
other delicacies.
Chief Two Belly was so impressed by
the great medicine powers of the profess
sor he took him to his wigwam,
introduced him to his daughter, Miss
Wicista-Neeta (meaning wildcat), and
offered her to him for a wife at the low
price of two ponies.
The feast and daughter were both de-
clined, but as McAllister was leaving the
tepee he spied lean, yellow cur. He
asked Chief Two Belly how much he
would take for the dog, at the same
time stroking the brute down the back
and each time taking a handful of
money from the end of his tail.
"IIim very valuable dog" said Nc
Allister, picking a coin out of the dogs
eye and another out of his nose. "Two
| ponies for him, chief"
The Indians, with eyes as big as sau.
GERS, stood in awe and astonishment,
and shook their heads. After McAllister
had gone they carried the poor dog
down to the river side and cut him open,
hut the goose had no golden egg, and
they went slowly back to camp, as
completely dumfounded and as solemn
MS human beings can possibly be.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-08-22

among the men, and envy among the
other boys because it did not belong
to them. The first night Tommy owned
the bird he wanted to take it to bed
with him. His mother allowed him
TO do this, but boy and bird both slept
in the woodshed. Tommy has since
made up his mind that the bird can
sleep by itself in the woodshed. He
said he was not afraid-of course not
but it was lonesome out there, and
his pet wanted to play with him and
wouldn't let him sleep.
There are n great many peculiar
things about the appearance of Tom
my's bird. 1t looks like combination
of ostrich, eagle and owl. 1t is very
young, and yet it is at least 1S inches
high, or larger than baby ostrich of
the same age. 1t is covered with q soft,
white fuzz, like young duck, and has
feet that look to be about twice the
size they ought to be. Passing down
the sides of this creature are stripes
of brown color like zebra; and its
head-it's nightmare. Projecting
from dark circle on its face is the beal,
of u vulture, while the eyes are small
and wicked-looking. The birds wings
are dark in color, and most of the time
hang down at its sides. 1t cannot fly
vet and is not able to walk much. IL
looks as heavy as big turkey, but
really does not weigh more than three
pounds. A strange pet for boy, don't
you think?
Love lives. lifts. liRhtens. learns
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-08-22
STRANGE BIRD PET.
II Is Half Eagle, Half Ostrich and Striped
Like IA Zebra

II Is Half Eagle, Half Ostrich and Striped
Like u Zebra
Tommy Harvey is a boy of ten, and
lives away out in Sonoma, Cal, and he
has the queerest bird pet of any lad
in the United States. Some day, per-
haps, some man who knows all about
birds will give Tommy's strange pet a
great long pame; but just now there
IS no one who can tell just what sort
of bird this one is or what to call it.
Tommy Harvey caught his bird while
out hunting for frogs in marsh not
far from town, and was having good
time. Suddenly he heard a sound, be-
tween a screech and a whistle, that
mKde him jump. He started to run
and saw the strange bird directly in
front of him. OF course it did not
frighten him SO badly as it did some peo-
pie who have seen it since, but for sew
eral moments he thought there was a
Eledge-hammer inside of him where his
heart ought to be. AS boys have pow
erful habit of doing, Tommy got over
that feeling and started to investigate
the bird. 1t was not the least bit
afraid of him. He used long stick at
first, for the bird to exercise its beali
on, until he saw it could not bite very
hard. Gradually he got nearer and
nearer, and biaver and braver, as he
assured himself of the queer birds
harmlcSsness.
In n short time Tommy mustered up
courage enough to stroke the birds
back. This seemed to please it. Tommy
was delighted also, and was not long
in making up his mind to take the bird
home. He had forgotten all about the
frogs, and they croaked and croaked
in unmolested glee.
When Tommy reached home with
his prize he first showed it to his
mother. But that good woman did not
want to look at it. She simply gave u
shrek and fled from the house the mo-
ment Tommy set it on the floor. The
bird, of course, did not mind the Shrek
and proceeded to make itself at home.
Tommy fed it the best there was in
the house, and also all there was in
the house, and still it was hungry. 1t
ate and ate, and Tommy's mother, who
by this time had recovered enough -
sneak around the side of the house
and peep in the window, was willing
that it should have all it wanted.
Tommy then took his bird out on the
street and created great CONSERVATION
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-08-22
sparrows and the Bicycle.

A curious thing about the sparrow
has often been noticed by wheelmen
When bicycle riding first became com.
mon the birds used to hop up in the
air and fly away before the wheel was
within 20 feet of them, plainly being
very much frightened. But now, even
with the increase in the number of bi
cycles and the speed at which they arr
ridden, the birds show little or no fear
They wait until the very last moment
before getting out of the way, and then
they hop aside only few inches.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-08-22
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.
KATYpIp.

There's a little telltale
In the old oak-tree,
And It's always saying
Dreadful things of me.
Just as sure as mamma
Says with such a sigh:
who's been In the pantry,
Nibbled at the pie7
Who has dropped these bread
crumbs
All around the floor7
Who ran In so rudely,
Didn't shut the door2"
Or: who threw this bonnet
Down upon the stairs2"
Or: who left these cookies
On the parlor chairs?"
Then the little telltale.
In the tree-top hid,
Answers shrill and saucyt
Katy didl She didl"
Say. now, little gossip,
Don't you think it's mean,
Watching me 80 slyly,
Telling all you've seen2
But I've thought of something
Such n splendid plan,
I'll be Just as careful
AS l ever can;
Keep my fingers useful
All the livelong day;
Then how s'pr'sed and happy
Mamma dear will sny:
What good household fairy,
Or what little sprite,
Washed the cups SO neatly,
Rubbed the glasses bright7
Hung up hat and Jacket,
Shut the closet door?
Set the supper-table,
Swept the kitchen fioor?"
Down then from your peep
hole
In the green leaves hid.
Cheerily you'll answer:
Katy did! She did,"
YOUTHS Companion
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-08-22
THE LEADING MEN.

The leading poet of Professionalism
was Milton. His paradise Lost" has
been styled 1.-THE Great Puritan Epic"
The Greeks regarded Pindar as the
first of their lyric poets, and since their
time the judgment has been confirmed.
The most skillful military tactician
was Napoleon. His victories were won
more by skill and tact than by strength.
The wisest of natural philosophers
was Aristotle, in whose works are
found the beginnings of the history of
nature.
The leading pantheistic philosopher
was Spinoza. He found God in every
thing, and deemed that everything
was God.
The most talented actor was David
Garrick. His faculty was such that he
was equally good in tragedy and COM
edy.
The most profound of modern his
torians was Gibbon, whose Decline
and Fall" was history of the world
for 1900 years.
The most exact poet was Pope. He
frequently rewrote a poem eight or
ten times before allowing it to go to
the printer.
Scott was by far the most eminent
writer of historical fiction. The
founder of this school, it has never
since produced his equal.
The most accomplished of linguists
was Mezzofanti. At the time of his
death he is said to have been familiar
with ia languages.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-08-22
$500 Chicago to St. Paul and Return.

On account of the G. A. r. Encampment
The North Western Line Chicago q North
Western Railway will, on August 81 and
September /, 1895, sell excursion tickets
from Chicago to ST. Paul and return ut rate
oa U lUr n me rUund ep g0oa ipr Fehnrn
of further extension to September 80, 1896
For tickets and full information apply to
agents of connecting lines, or address w. b.
KNIsKERN, q. p. a. Il. A., Chicago, Ill.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-08-22

Calves that are losing the hair about
the eyes may be subject to mild form
of mango. Sulphur and lard rubbed on
the spots occasionally will effect cure.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-08-22

VERY low rates will be made by the Mis-
souri,, Kansas and Texas Railway for ex-
cursions of Augustlsth, September 1st, 10Th
and Harvesters. For particulars apply to the
nearest local Agent, or address JAMES BAR
KER, Gen. Pass. u Tkt. Agt., st. Louis, Mo.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-08-22
Cheap Excursions to tho West and North.


On August 4, IS, September /, IL, 90, DC.
tober aud 20, 1896, The North Western
Line Chicago IL Northwestern R'y) will
sell Home Seekers excursion tickets at
very low rates to large number OF points
formation apply to ticket agents of con-
Meeting lines or address
w. b. KNIsKERN, G. p. & T. A, Chicago, Ill
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-08-22

"JoHN," said Mrs. Wilbur, "why don't
you brush that fly Off the top of your headl
him stay" said John. "I'm not using the
top of my head just now. ."-Harper's Bazaar.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-08-22

SEND ten cents silver for sample box DIR.
Bailey's celebrated Liver Pills. Fifty pills
for 25c. Agents wanted. Excelsior Chemi-
cal Co., Lock Box Cos, Rochester, N. Y.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-08-22

'Mn. TAILOR, If you'll get my coat done
by Saturday, shall forever be indebted to
you" 'If that's your game" said the
tailor, under his breath, "the coat will not
he doneu
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-08-22

FITS stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 81 trial bottle
& treatise DIR. KLINE. 933 Arch st. Phila Pa
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-08-22

THE TALL MAN (angrilyJ-"In get even
with you, sir" The Short Man (easily)-
"You will have to get down on your knees
to do it.n
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-08-22

AL1cE-'sOh, Edith, the honeymoon is be-
ginning to wane. Percy called me plain
Alice to-day" Edith-"And yet you are
not so plain, dear. r.n-Tit-Bits.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-08-22

Gilt edge butter cannot be made from
the milk of cows that are fed largely
upon cotton seed meal.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-08-22

JOHNNY says it was William Tells son
who had such an arrow escape.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-08-22

BELIEVE Piso's Cure for Consumption
saved my boys life last summer-MRs
ALLIE DOUGLASS, Leroy, Mich, Oct 20, '94.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-08-22
A wondorfuI Pbenoncnon.

The man who should pass through life
without experiencing twinge OF indiges-
tion, might be fifty regarded as a wonderful
ileged mortal has ever existed. II so, we
have never seen him. But thousands are
known to be daily relieved OF dyspepsia by
Hostetters Stomach Bitters, the popular
remedy for that truly national complaint,
as well as for fever and ague, debility, con-
stipation, rheumatism and kidney troubles.
THE LADY-"It runs right into something
the minute you let go. Oh, I'm sure l can
never learn to ride it, Jnstructor--"Stick
TO it, ma'am; you'll learn soon. Why,
taught an idiot to ride last week."
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-08-22
How Charlie Saved Her.

"That Charlie Spindles is horrid
fellow, isn't hep"
"Yes, but he once saved me from q
mad bull"
"How was that?"
"I saw Charlie coming and went
through another field. cleveland
Plain Dealer.
SnE-.tThe secret of my age is intrusted
to time" He-"Are you not sometimes
afraid that time will telll"-Detroit Free
Press.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-08-22

An Aphorism from Boston.
The condition of the road is the price
tag that tells the value of the farm
Good Roads.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-08-22
A. N. K-o

WHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISERS
please state that you saw the advertise-
ment In this paper.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-08-22

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price 75c.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-08-22

Love lives, lifts, lightens, learns =
Chicago Standard.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-06-08
GREBNVILLB LIvENING UP.

Police business in Greenville is boom
ing, and six arrests were made in the
last thirty-six hours. Margaret White.
So Years old. of No. 1eS Seaview avenue,
%trolnced Sarah Johnston, a n~eighbor. for
which she was arrested by Detective
Egan.
John Hannah. eyed Is, of No. % Pam
rapo avenue, was arrested on complaint
OF Ernest Jackson of No. 1,1SS Bergen
avenue, as a disorderly person. William
Curren, aged 40 years, and Michael
Burke, q. years old, both of No. 1.l3O
Bergen avenue, were arrested by Police
man Burns for disorderly conduct. being
too o-bstreDerous on the street.
Thomas and John O'Donnell. brothers
residing on Bergen avenue, Harrison were
the two last taken into custody. They
were arrested on the serious charge of
atrocious assault and battery on the wife
OF Thomas. h wife, who is separated
from her husband, lives at Rose and
Warner avenues The brothers yesterday
called upon her and Joined in giving her
a beating, injuring her very severely.
They got way last night, but were cap
tured this morning and held for trial.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-06-08
HORRIBLY MUTILATED.
The MangIed BODY of an Unknown
Man ON the Rail.

The horribly mutilated body of a mar
was found at s O'Clock on Saturday night
by the crew of a freight train lying along
the track of the Lehigh Valley Railroad,
at the Avenue d crossing, Greenville.
The body was placed on the train and
brought as far as the signal tower. at
Browns place, where it was taken
in charge by the police and removed to
Speer's morgue.
1t is not known when or by what train
the man was run over, the probability
being, from the fact of the body being
so mutilated, several portions being en-
tirely severed, that more than one train
mad passed over it. 1t was believed on
Saturday night that all of the body was
taken to the morgue, but such was NOT
the case, as the heart and three ribs
We're found last night by Martin Faux
ner of Pamrapo avenue and the Bo1le-
ward, on the bank of the Morris Canal
near where the body was found. These
were. also taken to the morgue.
Ihe deceased was a mar about IS years
old, ; feet : inches in height, and weigh
ing about $50 pounds, with light complex
ion, sandy hair and mustache. He was
dressed in a black coat and vest light
trousers, with black stripe; brown ten
mis- shirt. with white stripe; black stock
lngs n laced shoes. In the pockets
were found a Lead pencil, an Erie Rail-
road timetable and one dice. Yesterday
a Ex found, near where the body was
f1rst discovered, a printed pass for food.
ETC., 10 the Weyfarers' Lodge and Wood
yard of the charity organization societv
No. 56 West Tw%enty-ninth street. he,
tween Tenth and Eleventh venues New
York, bearing in pencil the name of John
Murphy and signed John McGan. The
pass IS numbered 1851 and dated June
l.. 4 65D.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-06-08
PARMELLI SECURES A DIVORCE

Vice Chancellor Pitney signed 4 dAgraa
TINS morning giving Steplano Parmelli :
faterson saloonkeeper, freedom from his
WIe, against whcn he flsl a petition
signora Parmelli evinced a great af-
lseeon Tor a prosperous investigator Of
ASH barrels, one Luigi Cantone. She 50
Far a. forgot herself as to leave her husband
LOT the investigator. The pair Eli
Mapped Parmelli's boy as he was going to
SSc en ana when the distracted father
dde et4s the custody of his son, a ven
aetla was begun, and Luigi fook HE
nf faIp1orata and her son out of the reach
divorce proceedings were begun. and
When the suit was called for hesriny r. .
morning, Lawyer st. Lawrence for Sig.
nera Parmelli told Vice Chancellor P;-
ney ne couldn't find his client. who
had evidently abandoned her suit.
"A degree was consequently signed. and
on his dusky face. Sniie
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-06-08
Catholic cyclers visits AIIendale.
NOW FOR q CRABS.
Newark Bay shore in GreenviIie
Assuming a Lively

Assuming a Lively Appearance.
Newark Bay Shore, Greenville, is fast
becoming a miniature Coney Island, with
this advantage in favor of Greenville that
the scenery is infinitely more beautiful
there than at the sandy point to the east
of Brooklyn.
The shore front on Newark Bay is
famed for its smooth sandy beach, and a
new row of bathing houses Guns from
Dick" Uldrieh's to the foot of Linden
avenue. The Old houses were washed
away by a gale last year. The landing
stage for yachts and boats has been re-
paired and no yestige remains of the de-
struction by that terrific storm.
Newark Bay gains most of its fame
from the presence of the millions of
crabs in its waters There is no place
within the State, not even the ~well-known
Shrewsbury excepted, where the luscious
crustacean delights better to hide in the
soft sandy bottom than in the waters
which wash the western shore of the Jer-
sey City and Bayonne peninsula. 1t is
quite a common sight to see fishermen
landing daily during these months at the
Shore House dock with a mess contain
ing. sixty to a hundred full, fat and filled
crabs as toothsome as an epicure could
wish. During the early mornings and in
the long. summer evenings now
ing the bay will wear a lively appearance
with grabbing parties from every point
of the county,.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-06-08
HIL0KEN- M0RDAUNT.


Circles.
Mr.. J. w. Hilcken and Miss Nellie NJ.
Mordaunt, two prominent theatrical peo-
pie Of Hoboken. were married last even
ing at the rectory of the Church OF Our
Lady Of Grace, Hoboken, by the Rev.
Father Brown. The best man was MIR.
William Jaeger, and the bridesmaid. Miss
Dora Krecler. The bride was attired in
lavender silk and wore a necklace Of
pearls.
Following the ceremony tne bridal par
ty was driven to Fischer's Hall, on Hud-
son street, where SUPPER was served to
about sixty, the friendsMof the bride and
groom. After the supper a reception was
held, at which there was dancing. Dur
ing the evening several of the actresses
ana actors present sang and told stories.
Among the invited guests were MI. and
Mrs. Sol s. Weinfhai, Messrs. al and
William Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis, f.
Diamond, Mr.. and Mrs. William Self, Mr..
Robert Matthews. Miss Josie Hill, Mrs.
Bobbie Carsen and Miss Carsen, Miss
George Marsh, Miss Emma Rivers, Mrs.
Meyerhoff and Miss Meyerhoff, William
Smith, Miss Lillian Jerome, George
Swartswards. Miss Lizzie Howard.
The wedding had somewhat of an UNI
pleasant ending. A dispdte arose as to the
payment for the supper, and Mrs. Fisher.
the proprietress, seized upon the wedding
presents, NAM of which were quite valu-
able pieces of silver and chinaware as Sc
curity. Supper was served to over forty
guests. Hilcken only ordered for forty
and refused to pay for more.
Mrs. Fisher still has the presents and
viii not give them up until the difference
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-06-08
CITY NEWS r

The first annual picnic of the Mona
delphi Social Club was held in Berg's
Oriental Park Saturday night. The
affair was well attended and was a sue
cess both socially and financially.
Th Empire Bowling Club will hold it's
fifteenth annual outing on Wednesday
to Levy's Park, Rutherford.
William Fahey, of No. 252 Fifth street,
and John Burns, of No. ia Monmouth
street, we're arrested last night for bur-
glar.zing the butcher shop of o. j.. Weber
in Henderson street. Hams stolen from
the store were found IN their possession.
They were committed by Justice Potts.
While drunk Saturday night Joseph
Swanson fell doyn and cut his head badly.
Robert Wilson. colored, with no home.
crept into Nicholas Bretya's saloon at No.
s39 Third street in his stocking feet Satur-
day night, forced the money drawer and
stole SIS, He made an effort to escape, but
was captured a block from the store and
Justice Potts committed him.
The trolley wires at Warren and Mont
gomery Streets fell last evening at six
o'clock, delaying travel twenty minutes.
The live wires furnished a brilliant cleo
trical exhibition. Nosone was injured.
The body OF a still born child was found
in the canal at theV9oot of Jersey avenue
this morning. It was removed ito the
nprguP