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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-04-03

THE people of Wolfe Valley, Tex,
nave organized rabbit club. The
club pays one cent for each cottontail
scalp and two and one-half cents for
each jack rabbit. The organization of
the club is a necessity. Rabbits have
ruined all fruit trees this winter which
we're not protected by oak bushes. If
something is not done to destroy these
pests the farmers will suffer great
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-04-03

AN architect who has compared the
plans of the art palace at the Paris ex-
position of 1900 with those of the Co
.um bian exposition in 1893, finds the
French structure inferior to the Amer
lean in nearly every particular. And
yet of all the buildings to be found at
the Worlds fair the art palace is the
one in which France might be expect
ed tn excel
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-04-03
q. L. BLUE, Editor and PubIl''

THE Michigan Legislature has passed
= sugar bounty bill with n string to 1T.
The law authorizes the payment of n
tent pound on beet sugar on condi-
lion that the manufacturer pays the
farmer "a n ton for the beets.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-04-03
snrinr Cleaning.

Spring cleaning need not necessarily
be made the drudgery it is IL properly
done. Paints, floors, hard walls and
windows may nll be cleaned without
rubbing, by wiping over with strong
suds made of Ivory soap and hot, soft
water, then rinsed and dried. A room
thus cleaned will be fresh and sweet,
with no unpleasant odor of strong
soaps or cleaning fluids.
6TTZA r PARKER
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-04-03

THh late Mrs. Mary johnson, of New
York city, was very philanthropio
woman, and her will, which has just
ueen filed in that city, leaves almost
her entire estate of $3.50, 600 to Catholic
institutions and to the clergy.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-04-03

Dull, gnawing pain-neuralgia. Prompt,
soothing cure-St. Jacobs Oil. M
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-04-03

A cold-sore and stiff. All right again.
st. Jacobs Oil did it-cured.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-04-03

Rest assured that if your misdeeds find
you out they will call again.-N. Y. Weekly.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-04-03

Many are willing to wound with a word
who dare not strike blown. Y. Weekly.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-04-03

Genius may be swift but perseverance has
the surest feet.-N. Y Weekly.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-04-03

Limp and lame-lame back. st. Jacobs
Oil cures it promptly, surely.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-04-03

ELIZA r. PARKER.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-11-12
MILE A DAY.
Hard Work of City Mans Friend
ON the Way to Klondike.

Hard Work of a City Mans Friend
on the Way to KlOndike.
Geo. L. Ritman who is now in Fruit
vile, Alameda Co., California, wrote
to a friend in Honolulu by the last
steamer from the Coast relating the
trials and tribulations of his brother
while on his way to the Klondike. Mr..
Ritman writes as follows:
Il am here yet and have not started
for Alaska. However, l have brother
who started up there. l have just heard
from him. He got over the worst part
of the journey and then carbuncle
came on the back of his neck. He had
to sell his outfit and go back to get
into hospital where he had to remain
two weeks. The carbuncle was brought
on by the hard work of carrying his
packs. He had twelve in all and each
weighed 100 pounds. 1t took him &c
days to travel 80 miles so he aver
aged one mile a day, carrying 1,2O(
pounds day. To do that, he had tc
carry one pack mile and then &C
back after another. He must have
| walked "a miles a day and went 72(
miles to make 80. Now l think it will
| be some time before I want gold baG
| enough to do that"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-11-12
Royalty ChattelS.

Prince David, as agent of Dowager
Queen Kapiolani has asked the Govern
ment for leave to examine the royalty
chattels soon to be sold at auction.
The purpose is to learn if any of the
goods were the personal property OF
Kalakaua 1t is not anticipated that
there will be any friction, as the Gov
ernment long since made careful in
ventory of what is to be disposed of
by auction.
The goods now offered are left from
the lot out of which the late Kate Field
and others bought couple Of years
ago. The sale then ceased because the
prices were too small. Originally all
the goods were examined by agents of
the Government and representatives of
the Kalakaua estate. All questions OF
private ownership were then settled.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-11-12

that the report from the secretary
might be viewed with suspicion by the
public.
Mrs. Dillingham's only objection TO
the present system was that too often
a wrong impression was given of pend
ing matters.
Mr.. Smith moved that the resolution
be laid on the table. Carried.
Some prominent Portuguese had
asked that their teachers and children
have a holiday December /. Minister
Cooper remarked that it was now the
rule of the Commissioners to recognize
only legal holidays.
The Commissioners made some as
signments and changes Of teachers and
disposed of quite an amount Of routine
business
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-11-12
SPECIAL BUSINESS ITEMS.
IF YOU BUY A SINGER,


You will receive careful instruction
from competent teacher at your
home.
You can obtain necessary accessories
direct from the company's offices.
You will get prompt attention in any
part Of the world, as our offices are ev-
erywhere and we give careful attention
TO all customers, no matter where the
machine may have been purchased.
You will be dealing with the leading
company In the sewing machine busi-
ness, having an unequalled experience
and an unrivalled reputation - the
strongest guarantee Of excellence.
Sold on easy payments. Repairing
done. B. BERGERSEN, Agent.
161s Bethel Street, Honolulu.
The City Carriage Company possess
only first-class hacks and employ only
careful, steady drivers.
Carriages at all hours.
Telephone lib.
JOHN S. ANDRADE.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-11-12
LycurguS and Sans Souci.

In regard to the rumor that he is soon
to relinquish Sans Souci and go to jap
an to engage in business, George Ly-
curgus says: I will give up the place
at the beach when my lease expires.
This will be in May, next. AS to my
future. have said nothing, because
have decided nothing. At present,
have no idea what I will do. 1 may
remain here and I may leave. My in
terests here are quite large and I like
Honolulu.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-11-12
A Short Session.

Senator Cecil Brown said yesterday
that he believed the next session of the
Legislature would be very brief one.
His idea was that there would be lit
tie to do beyond the enactment of ap-
preparation bills.
1t has been suggested that if annex
alton is accomplished before February
that the Legislature would not sit. A
member of the Government asked yes
terday in regard to this, said all would
depend on action at Washington.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-11-12
Dexter and CrOZier.

Ruby Dexter writes from Auckland
that he will try this season for the
mile championship. He says he is in
better shape and riding in better form
and is stronger than ever and he be-
lieves he will make the present rec
ords look sick. The wheel business is
good with Dexter and Crozier The
latter is now "Cash" or professional
rider and Ruby believes that he will
do we'll
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-11-12
Bicycle Patrol.

Marshal Brown has organized a po-
lice bicycle corps. He selects two men
from each watch, making a detail Of
six in ALL Henry Espinda and acting
lieutenant Gardiner are already on
duty Nigel Jackson is to have re-
sponsible position.
Two members of the wheel squad
will be under orders at the station con-
stantly This will do away with the
pair Of mounted patrolmen on day
duty.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-11-12
Senator Pettigrew.

Senator Pettigrew and ex-senator
Dubois were about the city all Of yes
terday busy in sightseeing. They in
spected various public buildings and
had long drive. Mr.. J. o. Carter was
one of the callers at Snow cottage In
the evening the visitors were the guests
at a dinner at the home of Paul Neu-
mann.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-11-12

Early last evening the jury, two dis
senting, returned verdict of guilty In
the case of J. K. Nakookoo, accused
of gross cheat. The case has been be-
fore the Circuit Court for three days.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-06

He entered into an arrangement with
tailor to sell his father an excellent
overcoat, made of expensive cloth. for
the pretended price of SIS, while he.
the son, agreed to pay the remainder
of the real price Of the coat, which was
S65.
This stratagem arranged for, Mrs. s.
j., waited in the store until his father
came along, clad in the old coat, and
called him in.
Father, he said, just come in and
look at the bargain this man has
here?"
Mr.. S. came in reluctantly and looked
at the garment. He knew that it was
a remarkable good piece of cloth. he
had lately become half-convinced that
his old army coat was about worn out,
and though S15 seemed to him an ex-
traTagant price to pay for an overcoat,
he saw here an opportunity to get a
garment which would last him another
20 years.
After some unsuccessful haggling,
therefore, he bought the coat, paid the
S15, put the new garment on, had the
old one done up in a paper, and started
on his way down the street with the
parcel under his arm.
Then the son paid the tailor the re-
naming $50, and rejoiced that his
father was at last respectfully covered.
Old Mr.. S., in the new overcoat, was
not recognized by some of his Oldest
friends; but one friend did recognize
him and said to him:
Why, s., that's splendid coat you
have onr'
Well, 1 should think it ought to be-"
said S., L paid SIS for it,
Fifteen dollarsr' exclaimed the
other, who knew a piece of cloth when
he saw it; why, I'll give you $40 for
the coat right here!'
It's your coat" said S. q don't
know quicker way to make So than
that"
So he took off the new and mag
nificent garment, pocketed the $40, I'M
wrapped the old army coat, put it on,
and went his way in perfect satisfac-
tion-a satisfaction not shared. it need
hardly be said, by his son, when that
young gentleman came home and found
what the outcome of his cunning
strategy had been.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-06

mediate superiors in detecting petty
violations. That this lever will be
exerted against Bundy to the fullesc
extent there is small doubt.
The cadet has eight hours for sleep,
five and half for studies, three for
recitations, one and half for mess
and four for recreation. Saturday is
a half holiday. In everything but the
hours for recreation and the half holt
day the life of the colored cadet will
be much the same as for the others, as
ne will be under the direct supervision
of the instructors.
But in the happy hours of rest and
fun his lot will not be enviable. There
are innumerable class clubs, which
gather in the bowling alleys, the pistol
gallery, the tennis courts, on the base
ball diamond and the football field.
Then there are rowing races, sailing
trips in launches and cutters, and
weekly hops in the gymnasium after
Thanksgiving. There are private the
atricals and exhibitions of sword play,
boxing, wrestling, tumbling and all
kinds Of athletic work Above all,
there are the concerts by the band, in
the academy park, where the young
cadets meet the visiting maidens and
tell them the wonderful stories which
give romantic interest to the beauti-
full walk called Love Lane.
It is the certain ostracism from all
these social diversions and amuse-
ment which the young coIored man
will suffer which leads many to believe
that he will never stay out the four
years of academy life. Bundy is de-
scribed as young man of spirit, and
if this be so the constant Sights by the
young cadets are sure to be more po-
tent than the protection accorded him
by the high officials who are pledged
to see that he gets fair treatment in
everything over which they have con-
troll
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-06

While ''hazing' and running" have
been effectuaIly stamped out in the
academy, the newcomers are always
made TO feel uncomfortable. They
are silently scorned and made to fee
their ignorance fifty times a day.
This is the fate Of the average cadet.
and the colored boy cannot expect to
escape it. The new cadet is assigned
10 the fourth, or lowest, class, and his
immediate superiors are two cadet
petty officers, chosen from the senior
classes and known as first and second
captain. These can make the life OF
the newcomer happy or unhappy, and
usually it is the latter.
Two cadets are Quartered in each
room. In the late seventies, when the
first colored boy was admitted, two
cadets narrowly escaped expulsion for
refusing to room with him. How it
will be wit. Bury remains to be seen.
Nothing is allowed in the room except
the iron bedStead, a washstand, chair,
looking glass, rug and mirror and the
books in use. Everything els is ex-
Guided, even to the smallest picture.
Nothing in the smoking, eating or en-
tertaining line is tolerated.
The system of charging up misde-
meanors is an elaborate one, and
while many Of the small rules are vio-
lated, they are never reported or
charged up against a popular cadet
More than one unpopular man, how
ever, has been driven out of the acad-
envy by the watchfulness of his i'm
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-06
THE MILLIONAIREs ARMY COAT.

A western paper tells story Of
thrifty citizen who, from laborious and
frugal poverty, had advanced to great
wealth by the manufacture of oatmeal
Though he was SAID to be the possessor
of million, he preserved many of
the frugal habits Of his days Of compar-
ative adversely. One Of these thrifty
characteristics was the opening Of an
old blue army overcoat, which he had
bought at the close Of the civil war for
a very small sum. Nothing could in
duce him to pert with this garment.
which, although he had worn it for 20
winters, still hung together with the
aid Of a strap which fastened it about
his body.
Meantime Mr.. S. had a son growing
up, whose ideas of what is due to the
general public in the matter of personal
attire were very different from his
fathers. He tried in vain to get his
father to discard the old army coat.
Persuasion being in vain, Mr.. S. Jr.,
finally resorted to deception.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-06

Just what the result of this will be
cannot be foretold. While no one con-
nected with the academy says so, it is
the general belief that the opposition
to colored cadets is deer rooted. Once
before a young negro gained admit
lance to the institution, but the inno-
walton proved a failure. No colored
man has ever graduated, and old navy
officers, with the most broad-minded
views on the negro question, agree that
If one did graduate AID entered active
service it would be a calamity to the
whole navy, as discipline would suffer
severely. The blue jackets would be
disinclined to accept orders from a
colored man, the officers in the same
ship would be disconnected, and the,
bulk of them would refuse to recog-
nize him socially. The wardroom Of
the ship would be an unpleasant place
for all hands, particularly when cruis-
ing in foreign waters. Naval etiquette
demands that the officers of foreign
ships be entertained whenever lney
are met with, and the presence of a
colored officer on the entertaining
vessel, it is claimed, would result in
unpleasant entanglements for all
hands, as the foreigners would treat
the unfortunate with scant courtesy.
For these and innumerable kindred
reasons the interest of navy men in
the Bundy case is most intense. 1t is
believed that the young man will enter
the academy, but that he will stay
out the full term is not thought prob
able, no matter how much is done for
him by powerful officials.
The conditions of life in the acad-
envy are such that a united effort on
the part of the cadets to make life mis-
cradle for the colored boy can be made
without infringing any Of the written
laws. To understand this it is neces-
sary to describe the daily life of the
future commanders of Uncle Sans
navy.
There are two examinations for au-
mission, one in May and one in Sep
TENDER. If young Bundy passes the
examination on May Is he will see
the academy at its best, for in the
spring and early summer Annapolis
is one of the prettiest places in the
country. First he reports to the super
intendent, takes the oath of allegiance
deposits $40 for his books. and such
additional sums as may be required
for his outfit. One month after ad-
mission he is credited with his actual
travelling expenses to the academy,
though this must be refunded should
he voluntarily resign within a year
His annual pay is $500, but his con-
troll over this sum is quite nominal, as
from it is paid his charges for books,
clothing, mess, BARRIERS, laundry and
numerous other small matters, which
in the year tear some very large gaps
in the $500. Every year $50 is laid
aside for his graduation outfit. If his
conduct is exceptionally praiseworthy
he receives a very tiny sum each
month as pocket money.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-06
ADVENTURES OF A LETTER
Was Many Months on It's Trip to South
Africa and Back Again.

A letter which had a remarkable eX-
pertinent was returned to it's writer at
Taylor's Hotel, Jersey City, a few days
ago. L was written by Major w
Hancock clarke, Nov 2, 1894. He was
then in New York custOm-h0use. The
| letter was mailed to his brother, Cap
tain Charles Jefferson Clarke, who was
at that time in south Africa. He was
associated with Hammond, who has
Stree become prominent through his
connection with the troubles in the
| Transvaal
Captain Charles left south Africa and
went to Europe about week before
Mayor Clarke's letter was started on
its trip. The letter followed him about
the continent. 1t never overlook him,
| however.
Captain Clarke finally reached Lon
don on his way to the United States.
While there he became i'll and died.
The letter was received at the London
pOstOftice week later, and, when in
firm ed o. Captain Clarke's death, the
postal authorities sent the letter back
to Major Clarke, in accordance with
directions written on the envelope.
Meanwhile Major Clarke had re
moved to Bayonne When the letter
arrived there he had gone to Taylor's
Hclel Jersey City, intending to remain
there week, and then go to Detroit,
Mich.
The letter found him at the hotel.
He took it with him, but he gave the
travel-stained envelope to Frank
Houghtaling, the hotel clerk, who is
a warm friend. Considering the many
miles the letter Travelled, the envelope
is remarkably well preserved. But it
is so covered with directions that it
looks more like Chinese puzzle than
anything else with which it can be
compared.---New York Times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-06
FOUR GOOD ONES

Chicago Record-"Pa, what is a
downtrodden farmer?" He is an aris-
tocrat who has cream in his Coffee
Boston Transcript you enjoy
the new novels, Mr.. Witkerer?" asked
the giddy young thing. NO." res
ponded Witherer, 81 can't afford to.
I am literary critic"
Cincinnati Tribune-Willie Hoheu-
zollern has taken to painting pictures.
The law against lese majestic protects
him from the consequences.
Harlem Life-Amorican Heiress to
her hooking husband, count, while on
a visit to the Iatter's old castle)-How
grand! How magnificent! What an at
tractive old pile this is! Count-It's
very commonplace to me compared to
your fathers pile.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-06
THE WILL OF A SOCIALIST.

London NeWs:-The will of William
Morris would hardly call for notice if
the testator had not been a leader of
the Israel of socialism. As it is, it may
serve to illustrate, not an inconsistency
on his part, but the most persistent of
the popular errors about socialism. It
is from first to last the will of ''bon
bourgeois" 1t deals with the very re-
spectacle personal estate of f55, 900, and
in its disposal Of the same it shows the
highest appreciation of the rights of
property. The money goes to the wife
and children, just as it might have gone
If the testatOr had been a mere cap
italist. The widow is to have "at least
a thousand year" The trustees are
to deal with the business of Morris &
Co as with any other sublunary concern
for MATCHMAKING form it into a
company if they see fit, and to manage
it themselves, or appoint managers, as
they may think best. Even the library
is to be sold. SO far as can be Judged
by the abstract, little or nothing is
f1fttered away on public objects.
Kelmscott house is not to become a
phalanstery; and no part Of the f55, 900
is to go to the endowment 70 research
in schemes of community life The
Comrades of socialism, in fact, are
cut off with less than a shilling. This
only serves to show that socialism as
now professed is not community OF
goods, if indeed it ever was. It may
still be the state as municipal employ
CT. if the state should care to buy up
the business of Morris & Co. at its
market value, but it leaves the owners
Of that sound-going concern to have
and to hold az much private property
as they can manage to anass.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-06

Washington, May 2.-It looks as if a
determined effort will be made by Sec
rotary Long of the navy in behalf of
the Cincinnati colored boy, Randall c..
Bundy, who passed first in a competi-
tive examination for admission to the
Annapolis Naval academy. If the boy
Iasses the official examination and
meets all Of the physical and mental
requirements, it is understood that
powerful influences will be exerted to
make his existence in the academy suf-
ferable. Already the aid of tie presi-
dent has been sought, and navy men
believe that he will do what he can to
smooth the pathway of the boy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-06
DIDN'T HAVE A DICTIONARY

The following telegram was sent
from Atlanta to an interior Georgia
town:
Look out for Incendiary. Six feet
high; scar On left cheek; limp in left
leg"
Pretty soon the following telegram
came in reply:
We've got a man what says he burnt
a house down, but that amt his name,
what you saidr'-Atlanta Constitution
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-06
TREATMENT OF THE BODICE.

She is an unwise woman who hangs
up her jacket by loop at the back of
the neck. It makes the coat sag where
the strain comes, and it gives it a
dragged and droopy appearance If
loCpes are used at all they should be
at the arnholes, and so put on as to
stand upright and are not stretched
across an inch or so Of space. This
obviates the pulling at the cloth But
The best way to keep a coat fresh and
in good shape is to keep it, when not
in active service, on q wooden hanger.
tom, which will you have for your
birthday, a bicycle or a watch?'
Bicycle" said Tom. 1.-The wheels
are bigger" -Harper's Round Table