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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-19

cussed old crazy fool long. Gen. Long
street is coming up here to take COM
mand."
1t was too late, however, to change
commanders. Jackson was then fight
ing Milroy far to the west of us. He
probably never knew how near he came
to missing his great fame in the valley,
and that in that campaign he not only
defeated four federal commanders but
"outhanked two of his own best gen.
erals" and the folks" back at Rich
mond.
Jackson disturbed his immediate sub
plans nor consulting them. They had
simply to follow him blindly. He never
explained any proposed campaign to
a subordinate, nor called council of
war nor asked advice. Soon after Ewell
Joined him in the valley, remember
riding with Gen. Taylor and coming
upon Gen. Ewell. Taylor asked him
what the movement meant. In his curt,
half-abstracted way, Ewell replied:
II don't know. If Gen. Jackson were
shot down wouldn't know thing OF
MS pldns! WndI sdlu Idyl you
second in command, and don't know!
If were second in command 1 would
know!" you would, would you"
smiled Ewell, in his odd way, holding
his head to one side like sapsuckeI
peeping around tree. mo, youwouldn't
know any more than do now. You
don't yet know the man." But Ewell
and Taylor found their "crazy" com
mander to have more war sense than al
of them put together. So they ever
pinned their faith to him, admired hin
end loved him.-Chicago News.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-19

tens, often going considerable dis,
tances with them to get them to safe
place.
More than one boy has climbed
tree thinking that he could knock off
the squirrel when he had cornered
him at the top where there was no es-
cape. But the squirrel skips from limb
to limb and chatters wildly, and when
he has reached the very top and sees
the boy coming he will jump for his
life from a tree 80 or 40 feet high to
the ground-landing dead or crippled? ?
oh, no, he spreads out his legs
and tail, and with a jump slides
through the air like thrown shingle
and alights safely, to scamper joyfully
away. And the boy comes down with
his labor for his pains.
There is a perpetual battle between
the squirrels and the birds. Nothing
suits a red squirrel better than plump
young robin or sparrow or bluebird for
breakfast, and he will resort to almost
! any trick to get the mother bird off it's
nest long enough for him to commit
| the theft.
The hapless and featherless bird struk-
giles family for few moments, but
it's captor soon puts it beyond suffering,
and then eats it with as much relish as
a schoolgirl shows for pickle or an
olive. These little lunches, however
often are rudely broken in upon by the
wrathful parents of the unhappy bird.
lings, and then follows a scene which
is worth seeing. The squirrel has need
of all his agility to dodge the blows
aimed at him from all directions by the
outraged birds. Not infrequently sew
eral pairs of birds, and even several spe'
cies, unite in the attack on the common
enemy, but after many narrow escapes
-tail-breadth escapes, perhaps-ano
perilous leaps and cunning subterfuges
the assassin usually reaches some hol
low tree or other safe refuge where h'
may dress his ruffled coat and reflect OF
the uncertainties of life.-Chicago Rec
ord.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-19
why Cats Play win Mice.

1.-The idea that cats, out of cruelty,
play with mouse before killing it is
a mistake" said cat fancier. Notice
what happens when a cat catches a
sparrow The bird is not played with,
but slain at once. If the cat tried any
game with it, the sparrow, though
wounded, could easily fly out of reach,
A mouse cannot escape in that way, so
the cat practices upon the unfortunate
animal variety of experiments, in
order to keep its powers as hunter up
to the mark That is why it gives the
mouse chances of getting away, and the
harder the task he sets himself, the
more will his skill be improved. If he
did not take such lessons, he would
soon become a second-rate mouser."
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-19
The Chcesc Came Rnclk.

A certain dealer had a lot of cheese
which was anything but good, and, tired Of
seeing it about told the assistant when he
closed the shop to leave the condemned
cheese at the door for some one to walk of
with. Thomas occasionally crept to a win
dow to see operations, and at length went to
his master grinning all over his face, say
ing the cheese was gone. Leave another
der, which was obeyed by the shopman, who
after a few peeps next evening walked to his
master in the counting house scratching his
head, and looking as though some great dis
appointment. had befallen him. ''Is it
gomez" asked the dealer. "No, sir; t'otheI
'un has walked bacli '-Tit- Bits
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-19
Grants Anecdote of Bragg.

In the second volume of his Personal
Memoirs" Gen. Grant tells this story
about Gen. Bragg:
II have heard in the old army an
anecdote very characteristic of Bragg.
On one occasion, when stationed at a
post of several companies, commanded
by field officer, he was himself COM
manding one of the companies and at
the same time acting as post quarter
master and commissary. He was first
lieutenant at the time, but his captain
was detached on other duty.
"AE commander of the company he
made a requisition upon the quarter
master-himself-fo something he
wanted. AS quartermaster he declined
to fill the requisition and indorsed on
the back of it his reasons for so doing.
AS company commander he responded
to this, urging that his requisition
called for nothing but what he was en-
titled to, and that it was the duty of the
quartermaster to fill it. AS quarter
master he still persisted that he was
right.
I'm this condition of affairs Bragg re-
ferred the whole matter to the COM
manding officer of the post. The latter,
when he saw the nature of the matter
referred, exclaimed:
"'AIy God, Mr.. Bragg, you have quar-
relied with every officer in the army, and
now you are quarreling with your
self!'"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-19

er or the drove. But we pressed her into
service, anyway, and away we struck
down q rocky branch road. You don't
know what rocky branch road is un-
less you have had to travel over one in
western Kentucky. 1t is no road at all,
but simply level bank along a branch,
or small creek, that flows through val
ley between the high hills, which in
most any other country would be called
mountains.
well, we were going iclSity-split
down this rocky branch road toward
our command. 1t was soon after dark,
but it was as black away down in that
ravine as the innermost recesses of the
internal regions are supposed to be.
Though we were riding fast and max
ing a good deal of noise, we could hear
n tremendous commotion in our rear.
We halted to determine the nature and
cause of it. The uproar sounded like
cavalry charge, and we concluded that
a whole division of federal cavalry was
pursuing us. We resumed our course
under whip and spur, and louder grew
the noise in our rear. 1t sounded eX-
NCAlg bo IL lhC was ol4
ct every leap, and L suggested that we
shy off in the bushes and wait for the
Yanks to come up. Then we could sur
prise and rout them. On the mad rush
came with a mighty clatter of hoofs on
that rocky branch road. AS the uproar
| grew louder and more distinct we
knew the enemy was nearing us and
we threw ourselves into line of battle.
pretty soon we heard the clatter
| just over the brow of the hill from our
| position and we cooked our guns ready
to throw a broadside into the onrush-
ing Yanks as soon as they showed
themselves on the hills crest. In an
| other instant black mass could bo
seen sweeping over the knoll. Then we
thought probably it might be some of
our own men, and that before sending
our deadly fire into the mass it would be
best to find out what composed
it. We shouted Haiti at the top OF
our voices, but still the mass continued
to sweep toward us. Then we fired a
volfey into it. The flash of our guns
made brilliant red streak in the inky
blackness, and through it we saw a
lot of young mules. They had broken
out of the pasture when they discov.
cred the absence of the bell mare, and
their instinct had guided them in our
direction in search of her.
II have no idea how many of them we
killed, but I do know that I was mad
enough when L got over my fright tc
shoot them all down, and would prob
ably have done so if it had not been fol
the fear that the cannonading we hat
already INDUCED in had aroused tn,
enemy and put them onto the direction
we had taken."-St. Louis Republic.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-19
GATOR GETS LOOSE.
Starts n I<indIinG Wood Factory Be-
fore Being Captured.

fore BEING Captured.
1--WE were located once for quite n
spell in one place." said the old circus
man, land we had things fitted up per-
manently. The seats around the Cir
Gus ring were OH terraced platform,
built up like steps. The seats them
selves were not benches, but separate
chairs, ranged along in rows on these
wide rising steps. We had in the me-
nagerie an alligator, a big alligator,
about 12 feet long. The alligator got
out of it's tank one night and worked it's
way over to the circus arena and
crawled up on the lowest step of the
seats, between the front row of chairs
and the railing around the ring.
"Of course, it's about as important to
keep away from an alligator's tail as it
is to keep away from its jaws, because
the alligator is a sort of double-ender;
it knocks man down with one end
and swallows him with the other. AS a
matter of fact good-sized alligator
can smash almost anything it can bring
its tail TO bear on. OF course we knew
that well enough, and what we set out
to do was to lusso him Easy enough
to do it was, too. Some of us stood in
the ring, and some on the seats in back
of him, and we drew the moose over his
head without any trouble at all, and
then we dragged him out and back to
the tank. He Topped his tail just once,
as we started with him, that's all, but
when he brought it down he smashed
the four end chairs in that row into
small pieces.
1T made nice kindling wood, but that
kind would have been rather costly for
everyday use, and so we put up an
I other rail around the tank. IN. Y. Sun.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-19
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.
SLIGHT OF HAND.

Just a turn and a twist;
Just trick of the wrist;
rhe plates and the cups are washed and
dried,
Che knives and forks lie side by side,
And with apron white and with step so
light,
she is off to school in the morning bright.
Just turn and a twist;
Just a trick of the wrist
The problems are proved beyond doubt.
The exercises are written out.
In the work of the class the hours pass,
And she walks with the girls through the
growing grass.
Just turn and a twist;
Just a trick of the wrist
She makes a ball for the habys play,
She brings the eggs that were hid in the
hay,
And the plaided brown for her dollys gown,
She will cut and seam as the sun goes down
Just a turn and a twist;
Just a trick of the wrist;
The little performer masters her task,
And the praise Of the audience does not ask
In her daily drill she shows her skill,
And the trick of the wrist is the bent of the
will.
Mary Elizabeth Stone, in Youths Com.
panion.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-19
euERRnLAs SCARED BY MULES.
How a Panic Among Qunntrelrs Men
Was Caused.

How n Panic Among QuHntrell's Men
Was Caused.
"The worst fright ever had was
caused by drove of young mules" said
Frank James, who was one of Guam
trell's most daring night riders. "A
detachment of Quantrell's command
was suddenly and unexpectedly un-
horsed in western Kentucky about the
middle of the war. ] was one of them.
There were ten of us in the party. We
hustled around in a lively fashion for
new horses, and could not afford to be
very squeamish about the style of the
animals or the means employed in ac-
quiring them, for the enemy was close
upon us and pursuing us hotly. Along
toward night we came upon a pasture
filled with motley array of hofses and
we helped ourselves to them. In the
bunch was an old mare with a big bell
tied around her neck. OF course we
knew that this meant she was the lead
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-19
WASHING BLANKETS.

Summer is the best time for washing
blankets. To do the work satisfactorily
fill a tub half full of soft hot water in
which half bar of Ivory soap has been
dissolved, and wash gently with the
hands. Rosin soap and hard rubbing
ruins blankets. When clean rinse well,
hang on the line in the sun. AS soon as
dry, fold evenly and put away securely
In box or closet. Blankets washed
thus will remain fresh and soft for
years.
ELIZA r PARKER
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-19
HAS PECuLlAR HABITS.
The Red Squirrel IL Almost ms Mis-
chievous ms n hoy.

inc heu sUU1rrel IL hlmOtN ms Mis-
chievous ms n hoy.
A red squirrel is almost as mischiev-
Gus and cunning as II boy. A few days
ago n lady who lives in little Michigan
town hung up a pair of short sash cur
tains to dry after washing. When she
came back to get them the line was emp
ty; the curtains had disappeared. At
first she thought some mischievous boy
was playing joke on her. Then quite
suddenly she saw something white
glimmering among the sweeping
branches of an old spruce tree. She ex-
amined it more closely. 1t was one of
her sash curtains, and it seemed to be
jigging about as if it had life. AS she
ran to the rescue funny little red head
popped up from the folds of the curtain
and "a jetty eye sparl<led mischievously.
When the squirrel found that he had
been caught in his thievery he dropped
the curtain, scampered up the tree and
ran out on limb. Then he scolded and
chartered in the most excited manner
as if he was trying to explain his ac'
tions. At the same time he seemed
greatly disappointed in not having cap
tured the prize.
After the lady had recovered one o.
her curtains she began search for the
other. At last she was rewarded by
seeing it lodged high up in a crotch of {
tree, where Mrs. Squirrel was busily ar
ranging it for her summer home.
Mother squirrels carry their children
about very much as cat carries her kit
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-19
Just a turn and a twist;
T..a - a..gaI. - r -. - ,.-,.tf-N.
THE CLEVER cHIcKADEE.
Called Very often the "Bird of the
Merry Heart"

Merry Heart
One of the most interesting and one
of the most useful of our common birds
is the sprightly titmouse, otherwise
known under the popular name of
chicl<adee. so called because of its pc
culiar chat: "Chickadee-deede
In appearance the black-capped
(crested) titmouse has the most jaunty
air conceivable; the neck and head of
glossy black. the balance of the upper
part of the body being, of peculiar
drab. while underneath it is a creamy
white or fawn. The habits of this rest
less, nervous, active little creature
make it general favorite with all those
who have come to know it well.
The disposition of this brave little
fellow is no less remarkable than its
habits, for it seems to be cheerful un-
der the most adverse circumstances.
No cold is so intense as to chill its en-
thusiasm, no storm so severe as to
frighten the chickadee. Let the gale
roar never so fiercely the chickadee still
voices its cheerful call. and continues
it's work in spite of wind or weather.
Let tomorrow take care of itself" +"
seems to be it's motto. Emerson refers
to its splendid courage in midwinter
when he writes:
| Here was this atom in full breath,
| Hurting defiance at vast death;
This scrap of valor, just for play
Fronts the north wind in waistcoat gray,
AS if to shame our weak behavior"
You may learn a few lessons from
the chickadee. First, never allow sur
roundings or circumstances to dampen
your ardor. If the sky is dark to-day
it may be brighter tomorrow. If dis
couragements exist, never relax youI
efforts, but keep right on Saving
wood"
AS an insect destroyer, the chicadee
is invaluable TO our agricultural inter
ests, and for this reason (f for nc
other) it should never be killed or its
eggs destroyed. The chickadee is very
confding, can be easily tanned, anC
seems to be one of mans best friends.
H. H. WATERS.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-19

Is a good opportunity to enquire about
farming lands in South Dakota, only one
days ride from Chicago. Bountiful crops OF
Wheat, Corn, Barley and Flax reward tke
tiller of the soil. AS stock and dairy coun-
try South Dakota leads all the world. First
class farm lands with nearby markets can
now be bought for from $40, $l2, $l5, and
upwards, per acre, and this is the time to
invest. For further particulars write to
Geo H. Heafford, General Passenger Agent
Chicago, Milwaukee g. st. Paul Railway
Old Colony Building, Chicago, Ill.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-19

This term is often applied to people whose
nerves are abnormally sensitive. They
should strengthen them with Hostetter 8
Stomach Bitters. After course of that
benign tonic, they will cease to be conscious
that they have nervous systems, except
through agreeable sensations. 1t will en-
able them to eat, sleep and digest well, the
three media for increasing tone and vigor in
the nerves, in common with the rest of the
system. The mental worry begotten by
nervous dyspepsia will also disappear.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-19
spirItuous Sarcasm.

at wonder" said Mr. Drinkhorn, as he
filled his glass with the ease of an expert, 81
wonder who started the custom of calling a
drink of liquor a 'smile?"
81 wouldn't call that one there a smile, -
said the barkeep at is nothing shy of a
horselanph. Cincinnati ENQUIRER.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-19
Not to ne Cnught.

A gentleman visiting Liverpool was being
shown around by a citizen, who said: Now,
let's go and see the Widows Home" The
gentleman put his finger to the side of his
nose and winked and said: "No, thanks;
saw a widow home once, and she sued me for
breach of promise, and proved it on me. 1t
cost me n matter of 9l20. No, sir, send the
widows home in a cab. Bits.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-19
A slayer.

"Aren't you getting gray about the
temples" ?" he yawned after sitting there
till after midnight.
II presume So" she smiled wearily,
though there was not a silver thread
in my hair when you called,"-Detroit
HIee Press.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-19

cts surprising how impracticable soma
very learned men are" "Yes: there's Prof,
Lingwist, for example. He spent over half
his life in acquiring fuency in nine or ten
different languages, and then went and mar
ried woman who never gave him chance
to get a word in edgewnys. .,'-Truth.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-19
That had Boy Again.

"Now," said the bad boy, as he finished
pinning his sisters skirts and Mr.. Twitter' S
coattails together, folks will knew how at.
tached to each other a feller and his girl
can be."-National Tribune.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-19
AMUSING NEW GAME.

1t Is Called ''Cat and Dogs" and Is
Well Named, Too.
This game can be played by marking
a diagram like the one given, on a slate
or board, or even on a large piece of
paper, if the last is placed on smooth
surface for playing. Buttons, bits of
wood, or similar small objects can be
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-19

-Ex-Gov. Peck, of Wisconsin, is OPP
posed to capital punishment. He says:
II wouldn't hang a lawyer; I have a
son growing UP in that profession.
Why, I woul6n'. even hang an editor"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-19
A Long Time After.

A medal of honor has been awarded
to f. w. Swift, of Detroit, Mich, lieu
tenant colonel Seventeenth Michigan,
for distinguished gallantry in action at
Lenoir Station, Tenn, November 16,
1868. This officer gallantly seized the
colors and rallied the regiment after
three color-bearers had been shot and
the regiment, having become demoral'
ized, was in Imminent danger of cap.
ture.-National Tribune.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-19

She-He's such a poor stick of man!
He-What's your idea of good stick of
man?
Detroit Journal.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-19

Some men seem to be glad that they are
so poor that no debts can be collected from
them.-Washington Democrat.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-19

The poorer man is, the more agents try
to sell him things.-Washingto Democrat.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-19

eyes," he said, 81 am up to my neck in
fault"
Your misfortune?"
eyes. You see, have faculty for MAX
ing such an excellent impression upon peo-
Pile that they still persist in trusting me-
Chicago Post.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-19

After six years. suffering, was cured by
Ave, Allegheny, Pa, March 10, '94.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-19
Halls Catarrh Cure

Is Constitutional Cure. Price 75c.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-19

Arkansas has an ex-slave associa-
ton.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-07-28

OF wild speculative production is only too
certain: all We mean to indicate now is
the fact. that the immediate effect of the
passage of the great measure is one
of chill and dread. SO far as certain IN
dustries are concerned, and we opine that
these industries are the ones which had
been gradually acquiring an export trade
under the influence of the Wilson tariff.
The heavy blow win come to Republi-
can hopes when the income from the rev.
enue from the new tariff is counted up.
The results of the first day of Dingleyism
at the New York Custom House appear
ominous The total sum received was
only SIPS. 1906. or about one-fourth Of the
average collections. which under the Will
son law were 5000. 900 a day.
Here are the figures of the first days
of the three most recent tariffs
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-07-28
SUMMER OUTINGS.

Mr.. ]. j. Murphy is at the Argyle Hotel
Bath Beach.
Mrs. George H. Hedges and family OF
Rockaway Beach.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Scully of Hoboken
are at Felto's New York Hotel, Rock
away Beach.
MIR. j.. W. Green is at the Sherman
House, Babylon.
MIR. and Mrs. F. G. Wolbert and chill
dren are at the Dominy House, Fire
Island. Miss Mccormack is also staying
there.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Pye Of Hoboken
are at the South Bay House, Sayville,
Long Island.
Mr.. O'Neill and Mr.. Brock are at the
Willow Shore, Sea Cliff.
Miss Mamie Hotlen of Hoboken is visit
ing friends at Larchmont Manor.
A party of five from this city are camp
ing out at Hungary Camp, Lower Saranac
Lake. They are DR.. N. S. Feury and
Messrs. j. A. Duffy, B. ellison, R.. p.
Bentley and Peter Bentley.
Miss Sarah J. Root is spending the sum-
mer at Caldwell, N. J.
Mrs. Sullivan and Miss Nellie Sullivan
are in the Catskills.
Mr.. John J. Eynd is at Walters Hotel,
Cairo, in The Catskills.
Mrs. NJ. L.. Lyons is at the Hunter
House, Stamford, in the Catskills.
At the Central Hotel, Delaware Water
Gap, are s. r. Nichols, George H. BowIy,
John Wayman, James Craig, Robert G..
Ford. Ebert Nevins and William J. Field.