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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-10-09
NOT THE RIGHT TICKET.
When Perkasie's Agreement Fell to
the Ground.

the Ground.
where is the lady's ticket?" asked
the conductor, who had taken Mr..
Perkasie's ticket and punched it.
"Oh, she doesn't need ticket, con-
ductor," replied Mr.. Perkasie.
Why doesn't she?"
Because she is my wife. We were
married this morning"
THAT has nothing to do with it. She
can't travel without ticket, unless
somebody pays her fare in cash.
"But, conductor, I've always heard
that a man and his wife are one That
is what the parson said when he mar
ried us, and if we were one then we are
one now, on the train or anywhere
else"
The conductor was not particularly
busy on that run, as passengers were
not numerous, so he decided to argue
the question out with Mr.. Perkasie in
stead of resorting to extreme measures,
demanding fare and putting the delin-
quent off the train in the event of refus-
al of pay. So he said:
"Your contention that man and his
wife are one is all right, but you didn't
tell the ticket-seller that you wanted
ticket for both of you to travel, did
you?"
"Of course not"
"Well, that is where you made your
mistake, and so you will have to pay the
lady's fare this time. You bought a
single ticket, when you should have
asked the agent for married ticket.
Three dollars, please"
The money was handed over.-N. Y.
World.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-10-09
To Make Caramel Custnra.

For six ordinary-sized custards melt
six tablespoonfuls of sugar, stirring
carefully to prevent burning. Pour
into the bottom of the custard cups
give each sort of whirl that the
sugar may also line the sides. Beat
three eggs without separating; add
three ttdblespoonfuls of sugar, half a
teaspoonful of vanilla, and a cup and a
half of milk. Stir until the sugar Ia
dissolved; pour the mixture into the
cups on top of the caramel. Stand in
a baking pan half filed with water,
and cook in the oven 15 minutes. Turn
while hot from the cups Serve cold
Mrs. s. I. Rorer, in Ladlea' Home
Joarnal,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-10-09
FOOD AND BEAUTY.
Good Complexion Depends Altogether
on Healthy Digestion,

GOOD Complexion Depends Altogether
ON Healthy Digestion.
The seeker after rosy cheeks may
ill a whole cupboard with lotions, and
spend half of her time in the beautify-
ing bathtub. but success will not crown
her efforts after beauty unless she turns
her attention also TO her diet list,
Clear compleNions do not wait on the
tickle, nor rosy cheeks on the morning
griddle cake.
The woman who intends to have q
good complexion must make a careful
study of the food question. 1t goeswith-
out saying that sugary substances must
largely be banished from the bill of
fare. Candies are, of course, excluded.
Cakes follow in their wake. AS for
pies and all other compounds of flour
and grease, they are ia tai to clear skins.
Bread that is doughy or starchy should
rank almost as low as pastry in the
estimation of the seeker after good
looks.
Alcoholic drinks are banished al
most entirely, their effect even in small
quantities being a mild form of con-
gestion of blood in the face, which
CodISCuS lue lCAluTe us we'll
as ruins the coior of the skin. For
somewhat similar reasons all sorts Of
narcotics and stimulants are to be
avoided, for whatever eXcites the
nerves or overheats the blood tends to-
ward the final destruction of the
smooth peachy texture which is tho
chief of every woman's ambition to at
tain.
Whatever has the effect of produce
ing healthy action of the digestive or
gans is good for the complexion. Acid
and laxative fruits especially, if taken
at breakfast, are good. Entire wheat
bread and toast rank high among the
bread beautifiers. Red and juicy
meats, green vegetables, milk and eggs
are all conducive to the attaining of
brilliant complexion.-G. I'll. DER
hold, in Ladies' World.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-10-09
The Hnuthor's Hexperience.

Authors have their tribulations like
other more or less famous people. Mr..
Pemberton's first book was entitled
"The Diary of .Scoundrel," about
which he tells an amusing little Incl
dent: 81 was spending few days at
seaside town with friend, who one
evening wanted to buy my book. We
strolled to the railway bookstore, and
he asked the clerk for copy. 1.-The
Diary of Scoundrel.' Oh, yes; that
is the hexperience of the hauthor, l ex-
pect,' said the young cockney clerk as
he handed 1t over. retired modestly
from the scene."-Bookman
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-10-09
SPORTING JEWELRY.
Novelties for the Girls Who Cycle, o

Novelties for the Girls Who Cycle, or
Hunt, or Golf.
So great is the love of outdoor sports
that all sorts of pretty trinkets come in
gold and silver for sporting jewelry.
The girl who cycles is wearing tiny
silver bicycle brooch with the tires set
In semi-precious gems and the handle
bars inscribed with her name and the
name of her wheel. The pedals of the
bicycle are of a very pretty open filigree
work, and the saddle is a little enamel
affair, as pretty as it is delicate.
The hunting horn ring has fox's
head curled down over big open sill
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-10-09
HOUSEHOLD TELEPHONE.
1t saves Lots of Stair Climbing ana
Loss of Temper.


Loss of Temper.
A Berlin firm of electricians Aas re-
Gently placed on the market combina-
tion telephone and electric bell for
short distances. The illustration shows
its parts and its installation between q
kitchen and dining-room. The sim
plicity of the apparatus is one of it's
principal points of advantage and it's
usefulness is evident. The one shown
in the dining-room is of an ordinary
egg, which at the pointed end has a
small push-button for bell.
The egg-shaped fixture can be taken
apart, the short end being the trans
mitter, the longer end the receiver of
this diminutive telephone. The fixture
in the kitchen is of the ordinary tele-
phone type and has bell which rings
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-10-09
A Powerful Argument.

Her Father-So you wish to marry
my daughter?
The Diplomat-Yes; but dearer
wish of mine is to comfort your own de-
clining years.
Her Father-say no more. You'll
don. Y. journal.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-10-09

If only good men could marry the
world would be full OF old maids.--
Rams Horn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-30
The Directory Matter.
Richmond. Va, July Is, 1891

Richmond Va, July .. 1891
TO the Editor OF the Dispatch:
In your notice in this mornings paper.
headed Two city Directories Next Year. -
,.ou have uninteutionaliy ! am sure done
rne an Injustice, in that while either party
hould have the privilege Of withdrawing
from the business, 1t would appear that
because OF the J. l.. Hill Printing Com
many having bought out the Cnataigne
Directory and employed me as manager,
they only should have the right urGer
mai purchase. 10 publish the Directory.
I shall feel Obliged, therefore, II you viii
publlsh the following clause Of our con-
tract in order that my many good friends
and former patrons may not think am
irving to undermine or take advantage
of the ]. l.. Hill Company. az l learned
to-day your notice has led many TO be
lieye The clause reads:
"Tbe directories published are TO be
Copyrighted in the name Of the j. J..
nm Printing Company; but. in the event
that the parties 10 this agreement fail
20 make satisfactory arrangements with
each other at the end Of twelve months
Tor subsequent editions OF such publica-
tlons. then either party may use same
for future publications without Infringing
on the rights Of the other party"
shall carry no bitterness INTO this
nght Tor the supremacy In the directory
held OF Richmond, but shall make II sim
ply on the merits OF my work.
Very respectfully.
j. H. CHATAIGNE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-30
Aupomnttox Association.

RICE. VA. July -(Special)-This,
second OF the Appomattox association.
Was indeed a red-letter day in the history
Of This body. The weather was delight
mi The crowd was immense, the enter
tainment ample, and business was dis
matched quite satisfactorily.
The morning was given to discussion OF
",The Digest Of Letters and the State OF
tbe churches" which was generally par
ticipated in. The summary shows pro
gress i'm an increased membership ana
larger beneyolcnce.
Dr A. h. owen. OF Portsmouth, made
sn able address on Foreign Missions
uending the discussion OF report Ouered
bv DR.. Bagby OF Farmville.
An Interesting event Of the day was q
,,emorial discourse by DR.. Thornhill, OF
Womch.ster. on The late Rev. 5. j. At
Lins who laborod for forty-seven years
,rithin the bounds of this association. A
monument of exquisite beauty ana taste
hod been placed over his grave near TINS
church Risgah). and after appropriate
evercises. was unveiled In the presence
of al least 800 people. H..
TIE afternoon was devoted TO discus
sion Of the work OF the Sunday -School
and Bible Board, and the ministers reheI
W" Inc yoman's Missionary Society, which
is doing q great work among me
churches had grand rally al the arDor
In the evening. r,.o.,ao,,,
Among late arrivals note President
pnstwrieht. Of Richmond college, Ut;
picher OF Petersburg; Or Stalght, OF
the Atlantic Baptist. Rev: L. i. WARREN
late OF williamsburg, ana DINERS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-30
HOW MANY WILL CO.?
THIS is AN INTERESTING QUESTION
AT THE CUsTOM-HOusE NOW.
WADDILL PREDICTS MANY CHANGES
Civii-servicc Rules VIII BE Altered
sooner or Later-Fight over Mr.
WaiIace's Place Arrangements
with Deputy-CoIIcctoro of Customs.

Judge Edmund Waddill spent the day
in Petersburg yesterday attending to
important legal affairs. and not for the
purpose Of comforting with Colonel James
d. Brady, az has been stated.
Last night Judge Waddill said to
Dispatch reporter that Colonel Brady was
still in Washington. but in a letter re-
ceived a day or so ago he had stated
that he would be in Richmond about the
end Of this week
Judge Waddills construction Of the new
civil-service rules is much broader than
that OF present ofice-holders. ''The
incumbents will have to 90" he said,
and then added, cautiously. sooner or
later" lie f. under the impression that
the positions in the revenue and customs
offices viii not be subject to civii-service
rules any longer. but II they are, he says
the Offices will be enlarged. His opinion
is. however. that there Will be clean
sweep. though it may take some time to
effect IT,
\ HEATED DISCUSSION.
Yesterday afternoon quite a heated dis
cugsion took place In the lnternal-ReVe-
nue. Office as TO the extent of the applica-
ton Of the new rules. II was the opinion
of the majority that the Collector, Two
deputies. and the stamp clerk could al
be removed while others held that only
the chief deputy and the stamp deputy
in tho main and subordinate offices would
fan under the rule.
In the custom-house the Collector and
his chief deputy. it is believed, will be
superseded by Republicans.
A strong effort will be made TO IN
duce Colonel Brady not 10 remove the
head office Of the district from Rich
mond to Petersburg The Chamber OF
Commerce will urge the matter upon
the attention Of Colonel Brady, and the
efforts Of this body will be seconded by
the Young Mems Business Association.
II ia believed that in view Of the in
tensity Of popular feeling on this ques-
ton, Colonel Brady will consent TO let
the Office remain at its natural centre.
WANTS MR.. WALLACES JOB.
Mr.. BENJAMIN c. Cook. of Richmond. has
applied to Secretary Gage for the Office
OF Collector of Customs. There are now
three candidates in the field.
This office. which is very poorly paid,
has occasioned a very serious split in
tie Republican ranks. 1t is said that
the most favored candidate has not been
able to agree with the party bosses
as to the appointment Of chief deputy.
lie has decided upon man for the
office with whom he has effected an ar
rangement for a division Of the SPOIL
but the nomination is not acceptable to
the party leaders" who have a man
for the place who refuses TO divide
with the prospective Collector whose
compensation is actually less than that
of his deputy. What the result Will be
no one seems to be able TO guess but
il is more than probable that a dark
horse will win. and that the split VIII
not be readily healed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-30
THE ECLIPSE YESTERDAY.
II Was Only Partially Visible Here
The Appearance Produced.

The eclipse Of the sun, which was only
partially visible i'm Richmond yesterday
commenced at 1904 o'clock and ended at
11:2O. The eclipse began at the north
east corner and then passed down the
eastern side, obscuring nearly half the
disc and giving the sun the appearance
Of a crescent Finally it made a mere
point at the lower corner and then dis
appeared altogether at the hour stated.
This solar eclipse was also observed by
the people of the whole United States
Mexico. the West Indies, Central Amerl-
ca. and the northern half Of South Ameri-
ca. 1t was also visible over a good por-
ton of the Atlantic Ocean and on the
west coast Of Africa.
Along a line of twenty-five miles in
breadth. which begins in the Pacinc ocean
some thirteen miles west or Mexico,
passing through the north Of Haiti
through the middle of the Windward Is
lands. striking Cape St. Rogue, in South
America, and ending in the middle OF the
South Atlantic Ocean, the eclipse was
annular,
Richmond, however, being far outside
Of this favored En- could see only
portion of one disk crossing a portion or
the other, the outer rim of the invisible
lunar disk cutting directly through the
middle of the solar disk.
Partial eclipses of the sun are far less
interesting from q scientific view than
the total eclipses, still they are not pre-
scented with such frequency TO be un-
worthy of our most profound admiration.
So. millions Of eyes watched the slow en-
croachment Of the moon on the sun this
morning.
In the past eighteen years there have
been forty-three eclipses of the sun, only
eleven Of which were visible in any part
of the United States. 'All but two OF
these were partial eclipses.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-30
Personals and Briefs.

Miss Lula Johnson. OF Prince George
county. is visiting Mrs. John NJ. Jordan,
OF tho East End.
A tailor at the Soldiers Home IS now
busy taking the measures Of all the
veterans 10 make them new uniforms.
Miss Mamie Gootee, OF Preston. Md,
who has been i'm Greenville. s c.. paid
a short visit to friends in this city this
week.
Mr.. Wayerly Taylor. formerly OF this
city. but now Of Washington. d. c.. is
visiting his parents. at No. 1910 Pleasant
street
Mr.. J. A. Harris and Miss Lucy Shines,
both of Lynchburg. were married Tuesday
evening al the Bishops parlor Of the Ca
thedraL
Lieutenant W. s p. Mayo OF the
Blues. who was injured by one Of the
wads from a Howitzer on the night OF
the Blues carnival, is much improved.
Mrs Loren Dickinson. of east Grace
street accompanied by her two charm
ing daughters. Miss Dickinson and Miss
Daisy Dickinson. left the city Tuesday
To mass the remainder OF the summer IN
the beautiful city Of Salem.
Mr.. Thomas Johnson and Miss Willie
A. HAYNES were married at O'Clock
Wednesday evening at the residence OF
the officiating minister, Rev. DR.. j. &.
Hidden. 1913 west Main street. Mr. and
Mrs. johnson will live on Williamsburg
avenue.
Rabbi f. n. Calisch has returned from
Atlantic city. y. j., where he has been
In attendance upon the summer assem-
bIv OF the Jewish chautauqua. Dr..
Celisch was much pleased with his trip
and the many courtesies extended him
during his absence. While at Atlantic
civ he delivered addresses on Saturday,
sunday. Monday, and Tuesday.
RovaI Arcanum Council. No. SO. held
an enthusiasts meeting Wednesday eve
Ming and listened TO an interesting adj
dress by Grand-secreisry Blanks. of Pc
,srshurg. A good deal OF routine bust
ness was transacted. AT the close OF
the meeting all repaired TO the ante
roo, where an elegant supper was
snread and impromptu speeches were
made by several OF the members.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-30
CAPTAIN BINFoRD Welded.
The Popular Railroad Nnn Takes
into Himself a Bride

Captain W. J. Binford. one Of the most
popular and best-known railroad men in
Virginia, and Miss Laura I. Mitchell. the
charming daughter OF Mrs. J. c. Mitchell,
OF Henrico. were married at the resi-
dence OF the bride. on the Mechanics
vile pike. yesterday afternoon ut 2:5l
o'clock by Rev. Dr. George Cooper.
The marriage was very quiet on ac-
count Of the recent death OF the young
iady's father but the ceremony was most
Increasingly performed. The couple were
unattended at the altar The bride was
gowncd I'm a gray travelling suit, WITH
hat TO match. and carried an exquisite
bouquet Of brides roses. After the cere-
mony dinner was served and the happy
couple left for Old Point. and will go
thence 10 Niagara Falls, Canada, De-
troit. aud Cincinnati.
Captain Binford f. probably as widely
known as any railroad man ia the state
OF Virginia. and has a host Of friends
throughout the state. He has been for
twenty-five years in the employ Of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company.
and for many years has been running as
"A passenger conductor between Old Point
and Richmond lie has a most honorable
war record. He was for eighteen months
a scout to General Fitzhugh Lee, and
participated I'm many bloody battles, be-
ing twice desperately wounded. He en-
tered the political arena some years ago.
and in the session Of 1921 served as a
member of the House Of Delegates from
Henrico.
His bride Is a handsome brunette and
one Of Henrico's most attractive young
ladies. The couple will be at home after
August 18Th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-30
LADIES TO ENCAMP.
They VIII Accompany the First
Regiment Boys on saturday.

The encampment at ocean View Of
COMPANIES \ and c, of the First Virginia
Regiment, will be held from Saturday
.Julv 3lst. until August sth. It promises
TO be a most delightful affair. The men
will 20 with a splendid equipment of
forty tents. all manner Of inviting camp
chairs. and many other luXuries condu-
Give 10 comfort
Captain Shackelford leaves for the View
to-day with detail Of five TO put every
thing I'm readiness for the arrival of the
companies on Saturday.
A party of ladies viii also go .nto
camp. 1t is expected that fully dozen
"sweethearts and wives will accompany
the troops. and enter into all the alleged
hardships Of life beneath the canvas
The camping-ground has been located
iust OF the ballroom Of the hotel. and
special advantages and privileges have
been offered by the management. The
muster-rol wild include thirty-five men,
bers of Company A and twenty-five mem
hers Of Company c. They expect TO en-
terrain their friends on quite a large
scale. and have made extensive arrange
ments for that purpose.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-30
OLD MAN ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.
Nr. FIagie Swallows Laudnnum and
Fails i'm Capitol square.

A. W. Flagle, a man 70 years Of age,
attempted to commit suicide yesterday
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock, iI, Capitol
Square, by taking about two ounces Of
laudanum. The old man was seen to
enter the square, and g.. Of sympathy
and pity were turned upe lis faterirg
steps. When he reached point just
in front of the equestrian statue of Wash
ington, the park officers saw him fall
90 the ground. He was taken into the
basement Of the Capitol, and he ambu-
lance was summoned. Or. Hord respond
ed with the van, and soon perceived that
his patient had taken laudanum. 1t
had been on the cid mans stomach an
hour or more and it was with much diff
hculty that ne at last revived Flagel
was taken to the City Hospital, and last
night was much better.
Mr.. Fiagel is married and. with his
aged wife. lived at No. 2l02 east Main
street. They were very poor, and had
il not been for the help neighbors have
given them. the wolf would not nave been
kept away. The husband is a painter by
trade. but has not been able 10 work for
a long time. on account OF rheumatism,
and in his long rest the couple has day
by day approached restitution.
Yesterday morning the aged man, tot
tering not from Old age only, but weak
for the lack Of bread. went into Mr.. Jud-
son Cunningham's drugstore. Main md
Twenty-Grst street. and asked for some
laudanum lie said he wanted it for
a common stomach trouble, and rendered
in payment for it cents. Mr.. Cunning
ham had before helped Mr.. Flagle, and
knowing his poverty. gave the money
back to him. He then declared 10 the
druggist that he had no intention Of
hurting himself, as he I'D not want to
die
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-30
JAMES CITY.
Particulars Of the Double Drowning
ut ship-Nard.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA. July 29.-(spe-
cial)-The drowning Of Mr. Jack"
Cowies, as he was Familiarity called.
and his little companion. Clyde Gate
wood, IN the Chlckahominy on Tuesday.
was tho most distressing accident. at
tended with fatal results. that has ever
occurred In James City county. The
drowning. as noted In the Dispatch, was
at the "shipyarl landing. about two
and a half miles from Diascond Depot.
/ The water Is from 30 to 40 feet deep
az that point. and fun Of whirlpools.
as the river sweeps around a bend near
the landing.
The particulars, as gotten to-day, are
these: Young Cowies. with a party OF
/ boys and girls, were out on picnic.
and two boats were out fishing young
Cowlcs being in the one further up the
river. Having on his bathing suit. he
jumped overheard and swan down TO
the second boat Although good
swim mer. he was no doubt somewhat
exhausted when ne reached there, and
caught hold OF the side, and young Cate
Wood fell out and both Immediately
sank. In few seconds both rose near
/ ~ 20 the surface, with Gatewood clasp
/ ing COwlcs around the neck. That was
the last seen Of them Several hun
dred people were - the river until late
this morning dragging for the remain,
Of CoWlcs. Cowles was about Z6 years
Of age ard Gatewood 10. Both famiie-
are grief-str.cken over the terrible
calamity that so suddenly came upon
them.
Late to-day Information was received
that the body Of young Cowles had been
found, not far from where ne went down.
The funeral took place this evening
ard tho Rev. j. y. Latham. from here.
went up TO officiate.
Miss Barksdae who has been visit
ing at the home Of Mr.. William y.
Schenck. will leave for her home. in one
Of the upper counties. this week.
Ny J. G.. Marrable. who has resided
near here with his family for some
time, coming from Charles city, has Sc
cured good position in Hampton, and
will move there with his family during
the present week.
Miss NJ. Willie Bagby. a most attrac-
tive young lady from Staunton, leaves in
few days for a visit to her old home.
Miss Bagby is very popular with large
circle Of friends here.
Mr.. W. G. Johnston. of the Gazette.
returned yesterday morning from ten
days visit to his old home. in Southern
Ohio. During his absence the business
department of the Gazette was looked
after by Mr.. Dupy late Of Lawrence
Vile Va.