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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-07-02
SCRAPS OF INFORMATION.

The dresses alone in some first-class
pantomimes cost the tidy little sum Cf.
5000.
The 10 Atlantic cables now in use rep
resent total capital of about 5,0OO,
900.
A German papermaker has invented
IA paper bottle, very light, for use on
board ship.
1t is said that 4,2o0 species of plants
are gathered and used for commercial
purposes in Europe.
Customs change. Among the Phoeni-
clans, in ancient days, the wearing of
earrings was badge of servitude.
The ink plant of New Granada is
curiosity. The juice of it can be used
as ink without any preparation. AZ
first the writing is red, but after few
hours it changes to black.
The title admiral" originally came
from the Arabic phrase "amir-al-bahr,"
meaning ruler of the sea-" When the
last word was dropped, and I'd" was
added, ii became admiral"
The oldest house in the United States
is at Saint Augustine, Fla. Ii was
built in the year 1864, as a monastery.
and is now occupied as the winter abode
of northern millionaire. The walls
are formed of sea shells mixed with
mortar.
The new Shelter cloak tent" is made
in two pieces, and is intended to be car
ried, when the army is on the march,
by the two soldiers who occupy the tent!
The halves are so arranged that when
the tents are taken apart each half can
be used by soldier as a waterproof
cloak.
What is said to be the most costly
American flag ever made is now on view
in show window under Broadway
hotel. 1t is about six inches long and
four inches wide. 1t is composed ems
tirely of diamonds, rubies and sap
phires, and is said to be worth $4,000.
Turkey and Greece are the only Eu-
ropean countries into which the tele-
phone has not yet been introduced.
Sweden has the largest number OF tele-
phones per capita of any country in the
world, having one to every 115 persons,
and Switzerland comes next with one to
every 129.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-07-02

HOLLAND holds the first place in the
world as nation of smokers. Every
Dutchman consumes, on an average,
100 ounces year. Then Belgian
comes d good second with an annual
consumption of so ounces, followed
closely by Turkey with 20 ounces, and
the United States with 60 ounces.
Germany, France, Spain and Italy
tread closely on their heels, while the
United Kingdom comes comparatively
low on the list with 2S ounces.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-07-02

The proposed iron bridge over the
Amu-Daria river, on the Central Asian
railway would replace wooden
bridge built when the Transcas plan
railway was built The site is about
$50 miles northeast of Merv. AS the
river overhows its banks, the new
bridge would be 1887 feet or almost
three miles long, and ~ feet above the
normal water level to keep clear OF
the drift coming down. The estimated
total cost of the bridge is ST. 500, 600,
and Russian firm has, secured the
contract for the metal work. The
bridge will probably be commenced
this summer.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-07-02
A LEAF FROM CAMP LIFE.
The Varied COmmiSsIOns of Lieut..
MahOney When He Went
to Town.

When Lieut.. Mahoney came to Sioux
City to recruit men he was intrusted with
number of errands for the members Of com.
panies II and l.. lie jotted them all down
on piece of paper, and referred to them
when he came to Sioux City. This piece of
paper viii give an idea of what the men
wanted in Sioux City and some of the things
Lieut.. Mahoney had to do. 1t reads as fol.
lows:
Get three .3scaliber Colts, for officers"
Get a ruler and some black lead pen
kiss Harry Hamilton's girl
Have that order of roses countermanded
for cigars"
Take Claypoole's new vest, and get his
old one out of the closet"
Get Ed Browns manual for army cook
ing his sword knot, and his French diction-
Get Harry C!,hapman's blanket strap and
Get any old thing City Jour.
Every man spends about half his time do
ing things he forgot to do in their season.
Atchison Globe
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-07-02

AMONG the governors of states,
Pingree of Michigan has offered to
buy shoes for regiment out of his
own pocket; Powers, of Maine, paid
the state bounty-$27, 0oO-of the Maine
volunteers; Tyler, of Virginia, will be
responsible for his order for shoes for
all his troops, and Adams, of Colorado,
has offered to advance all the money
needed to equip the Colorado troops,
but several citizens are insisting on
sharing this honor with him.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-07-02

tice, is member of Hatch Post, G. A. R.,
and lives at 1895 Ashland Ave.
Several years ago DR.. Clark's old wounds
began to trouble him. He grew weak and
emaciated, and his friends despaired of his
life. He finally recovered sufficiently to be
out, but was a mere shadow, weighing only
80 pounds. The best medical attendance
failed to restore his lost strength and vigor.
"A friend gave me box of Dr. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People," said DR.. Clark,
and they helped me so much that bought
half dozen boxes and took them. soon
regalned my strength, now, weigh 100 pounds
remedied, am as well as ever.
Il consider DR., Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People the best remedy to build up
run down SYSTEM, and heartily recommend
them to everyone in need of such aid"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-07-02
FOREIGN.

One of the boats of the Russian ship
Bay of Naples capsized of Noumea, N.
S. W., and II sailors were devoured by
sharks.
During typhoon at Poit Arthur a
Chinese torpedo boat destroyer was
driven ashore and 100 men were
drowned.
Capt, Sverdrup's expedition, bound
for the Arctic regions, sailed from
Christiana, Norway, on the steamer
Fran.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-07-02
RebulSes HIS Tired Auditors.

A clergyman preached a rather long ser
the balance and found wanting" After the
congregation had listened about an hour
some one began to get weary and went out;
others soon followed, greatly to the annoy.
a1ce of the minister. Another person start
ed, whereupon the parson stopped his SER
asfast stasyou are weighed pass out!" He con.
tinued his sermon some time after that, but
no one disturbed him by leaving-Chicago
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-07-02
L. BLUE, Editor and Publisher.

UNDER the terms of the new bond
Issue every one who has saved up $50
has chance to become bloated bond
holier and a coupon-clipper, while
the banks and big capitalists will have
to wait until the small lenders are
seed before getting any of the bonds
and will not get any then if the small
lenders want them all.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-07-02

The third expedition to the Philip
pines, comprising 5000 men. embarked
ut San Francisco on five transports.
The powers are said to be waiting for
the fall of Santiago, when they will urge
peace on Spain and the United States.
Two British ships sailed from Phila-
delphiu for Manila with nearly 5000
tons of coal for Admiral Dewey's fleet.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-07-02

IT is said that lake sailors make the
best seamen. A sailor may cross the
Atlantic without danger of running
into small island, and he NAV hardly
see more than two or three ships DUR
ing the entire voyage, but on the
lakes it is just the other way. The
lake sailor, therefore, becomes more
alert, watchful and careful.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-07-02
Practical.

Brother Will-Why don't Won accent
Jack? He's a record-breaker in intercoI.
legiate cycling events.
Sister Sue-Yes but prefer a record
breaker in the safety deposit line.-Bicycling
World.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-07-02

Soon aft.
erward he
began the
study and
I h e n the
practice Of
veterinary
8 u rg cry.
Seeking a
wider field
than the
Ohio village
afforded, he
w e n t I o
C h icage,
where he
now has q
wide nrar.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-07-02

Glowwcrms are much more brilliant
when storm is coming than at other
seasons. Like many other mysteries of
nature, this curious circumstance has
never been explained.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-07-02

No amount of exposure will make man
IN immune in love affair.-Atchison Globe
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-07-02

and pronounced incurable by two of
the best doctors in this county when com.
menced to use your medicine. / have used
nine bottles of Pe-ru-na and think that
am perfectly well.
"Of course Pe-ru-na is what did the work,
and l consider it the grandest medicine in
the world. Mine was a noted case in this
county and everybody thought would die.
l never lose an opportunity to praise your
medicine. You may use this letter as a
testimonial and make it as strong as you
CAM
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-07-02

Halls Catnrrh Cure
Ia Constitutional Cure. Price 75c.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-07-02

Every man spends about half his time do.
ing things he forgot to do in their season.
Atchison Globe.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-25

bers Of the association and others We're sent out
by the local committee. and the acceptances re-
ceived indicate that there will be a large and
representative gathering.
When it was decided TO hold the convention IN
this city al last years meeting. some members
objected that New Workers were always so busy
that they would not find time to entertain those
who attended the convention. The local COM
roittee determined that the justice Of this re-
nroach should be disproved Secretary Charles
+. Locke sent on Saturday TO all members or
the association in this State. New-Jersey and
Connecticut. letters urging their attendance at
the convention in order that they might greet
the guests.
At 8 o'clock this morning the clerks Will begin
the work of registering the names Of those who
attend the convention. At about ii o'clock the
CON, ention will be called 20 order, and Mr.
Gugeenheimer will make the address Of well
come After the announcement of standing COM
nnittees. the president Of the association. Theo-
dore c. Search, of Philadelphia, will read his
annual report.
AT 1870 o'clock a special committee appointed
for the purpose will conduct all those attending
the convention to the steamer St. Louis, OF the
American Line where they Will be the guests of
Clement A. Grscom. president of the lne.'
Luncheon will be served the steamer.
In the afternoon the reports of the secretary,
treasurer and committees will be presented.
These include reports on transportation. pat
ents and patent laws. the Department Of Com
New-York tribune., 1898-01-25
Y. N. c. A. ANNTTERSA RY.
IT is FORTY-FIvE YEARS OLD-ADDRESSES
BY PRESIDENT DODGE. DIR. CUYLER
AND PROFESSOR SLOANE.

Tho forty-nfth anniversary OF the Young Mems
Christian Association Of the City of New-York was
celebrated las night in Association Hail. Twenty
third-st and Fourth-ave. There was a large audi
ence and much enthusiasm.
Cleveland H. Dodge presided. and made his an
nual report president OF the association descrb
ing the growing work OF the association along its
many lines OF activity. He said that the French
branch had recently received one OF three medals
given by the French Government 20 the educational
institutions in this country which doing most
for Frenchmen.
Tho Rev Or. Theodore L. Cuyler began his ad-
dress by saying that forty-four years ago he
helped TO rock the cradle OF the Young Mems
Christian Association. lie said that the New York
association Il the greatest on the round globe
and IL Is the greatest because the conscience and
common-sense of ;he community has been behind
IT," Dr. Cuyler. speaking 81 the whom the
association should reacn-the unemployed man
who Is 'Satan's pasture-ground always" and the
young country fellow who comes dazed with the
spectacle Of rapid wealth. and gets the tarantula
in his brain" The many dangers that surround
these young men he added all magnihed by
the malaria OF skepticsm that Is in the air "
Professor William NJ. Sloane. OF Columbia Uni
versity. emphasized the social side OF tho assoca-
tons work and the benefits OF cooperation
New-York tribune., 1898-01-25

merce and Industries. the Paris Exposition Of
1900 and sample warehouses.
In the evening. from o'clock until midnight
q smoker Will be held at the Waldorf-Astoria
over $1,000 will be spent by the Entertainment
and Reception Committee on this entertainment.
1t is expected that Camille DArville, with
many well-known vaudeville artists. will ap-
pear
The full programme Of the convention for the
three days was given in The Tribune of Sunday.
The Executive Committee of the National
Association Of Manufacturers met last night
at the Fifth Avenue Hotel 10 prepare for the
convention Theodore &. Search. Of Philadel-
phia. presided, and among others present we're
r. P. Wilson. Cincinnati; Warner Miller. New
York; G. +. Quincy. Chicago w. c. lowering
Taunton Mass Benjamin Atha. Newark;
George II. Barbour Detroit; Pny Jewell. Hart
ford II. J.. storey. Atadena, Cal. G. ID.
Mitchell. Chattanooga; Charles A. Scheren.
Bloohlyn. Charles A. Moore. New-YOrk, and
u. VI. Parry, indianapolis.
The meeting last night was devoted TO the
consideration Of various details In the pro-
gramre.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-25
THE TAMMANY BUFFET.
AN APT AND IMPRESSIVE NAME FOR THE DEM
OCRATIC CLUB.

AN APT AND EXPRESSIVE NAME FUN IfiH Nh'i
oCRArIc CLUB.
co,re uit in Tammany Hall has coined new
name for tho Democratic Club The other day ne
was asked. Were you up at Tammahy nan i"''
night" ,
..No" no said II was up M the bunet annex
rho rbrase ."Tammany Hall buffet promises TO
o,Ir, n tho club Great feats in the way OF ABB
oo-hirq Inuors are accomplished there each night
Soma time ago q reporter OF The 1rlpune' son'e-
what curious to the outcome II the creuit sS'
.u, ,sore maintained asked Mr.. Croker II the
credit system would remain in force. Mr. croKer
souinted his eyes and said abruptly why
'WelI" replied the reporter" I'm taxing IN 30
many members all at once. and OF Oil xmas, arc
Won not afraid that in the school there Will be
soma who will abuse the privegeT'
Mr. Croker said that he thought tne ciuo was
able 10 stand It and that the credit system wouia
bo continued The system has been continued
hut it doesn't always "go." 1rioune reporter
rccentIv was standing by table where ram
many district leader was sittirg Win II hu'hoe'
Of friends drinking. waiter came up 10 the
leader ard handing him back check upon which
the leader had signed his name said tersey
The steward says you VIII nave TO pay cash.
"Whv?' said the leader in evident surprise Il
saw Blakely Hall just sign check. Why can't
"Don't know. SIR" said the waiter quietly. but
the steward says he gets ms orders rom M W.
the corner where Mr. Croker was SIT ting
'' Tbe ,rammany leaders, eyes followed him. and
then he flushed and mumbled, ITO he sure; 10
be sure and paid the money without a murmur
T'his Gives a good idea 0f Mr.. Croker's domina-
lion Of these he has gathered around him there.
The amount OF drinking done has taxed the
nanacitv ~ the club The Tribune has announced
before that previous to the decision to move II
~ ,au considored advisable 10 lengthcn the building
w. got a bar of adequate length. Yesterday work
,Do5 were busy reconstructng the bathroom into
q huNef when an absent minded member pro-
'ostad "Tn,' sullivan said with whitening scorn:
"W"at tel did yer want wild a batroom' any
New-York tribune., 1898-01-25
PROTEST FROM 1.-THE JOURNAL"
ITS COUNSEL RESENT AN ALLEGED ATTEMPT BY
"Tyyr UoRLD, TO PRY INTO IT'S AFFAIRS

ITS COUNSEL RESENT AN ALLEGED ATTEMPT BY
"THp WORLD" TO PRY INTO IT'S AFFAIRS
Edwin Einstein. OF the firm OF Enstein & Town
send counsel for The New-York Journal" asked
Justice Cohen In the Supreme Court yesterday TO
vacate an order granted some time ago by Justice
Pryor for the examination. before trial OF W. r.
Hearst. mo proprietor OF that newspaper. and C.
NJ Palmer treasurer OF '"rhe New-York Journal"
Association in a suit brought by the Press Pub
fishing Company. the corporation publishing The
World" for Injunction restraining the. Asso-
cated Press from furnishing It's news service TO
.The Journal" Justice Pryors order directed Mr.
Hearst and Mr.. Palmer not only TO submit TO ex-
animation. but 10 produce all the books of The
JournaT' for inspection and counsel for The Jour
naI' protested emphatically against this. assert
ing that The World" actuated by spite In the
suit and that It's action in seeking to The
journals books was an attempt TO use the Court
os a weapon 10 pry into It's rivals resources In the
struggle for supremacy between the two papers
Counsel for THE World" returned an equally EN-.
phatic denial to this charge Justice Cohen reserved
decision.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-25

c. +. WILLARD SLIPS AND FRACTURES HIS
SKULL.

SKULL.
Charles Frastus Willard. who was well known In
life insurance circles. died as the result CT a fall
yesterday. At Il IN. he left his apartments in
the Beresford at Eighty-hrst-st. and ,ontral Park
West. where he lived with his wife 10 keep a
business appointment. The engagement called for
his presence downtown. so ne decided 10 take the
elevated railroad AS he was ascending the stairs Of
the Eighty-first-st. station the Nnth-ave. line
he either stumbled was stricken with sudden
Illness which caused him to lose the power OF his
legs. and he fell backward, striking his head on
the steps and fracturing his skull He was picked
up by several persons few moments later half
way down the steps and was carried 10 a drug
store nearby There he was examined by DIT
Archer Of Eighty second-st and Coumbus-ave
who had helped 10 carry him into the place and
pronounced dead. The body was taken 10 his home
Mr.. Willard was about fifty years old and was
a son OF the Rev Charles Willard. He was born
~ Ogdensburg. n. Y. and was graduated from
Brown University. lie subsequently engaged in
business In Hartford. Conn Later he became
loenuned with the Railway Passenger Assurance
company since then he had been prominent In
insurance circles Cntil last year he was president
OF ,9e Provident Savings Life Assurance Society
OF No ~ broadway. AT the time Of his death he
hao been FOR several years the superintendent cf
Ine sunday-school OF the Fifth Ayenne Baptist
The arrangements for the funeral are not made
New-York tribune., 1898-01-25
SOUTHERN SHAD COMING IN

The season OF the shad has come around again.
the first large shipments having arrived at Fulton
Market In the last two or three DAYS The asb
came from Virginia and other Southern waters
and readily sold at from 30 to % cent. a pound
The dealers In Fulton Market said Yesterday thot
some weeks would elapse before the Hudson River
and other Northern waters would begin to furnish
their annual yield OF shad. Until then prices will
remain at about their present level BY lovsrs =,
this hsh II Will be learned with disappoIn men =
that the shad supply from New-York waters is
gradually Diminishing. and that. compared with
the catches OF 1--WE or six years ago. comparatively
few OF the FISH are taken IN the Sound and along
the shores OF the Eastern States. The reason for
the faling off is the increasing traic on the Sound
ana the Northern rivers. and the greater amount
OF pollution OF these waters
New-York tribune., 1898-01-25

heard a cracking coming from the floor beneath his
feet. When ne opened the door TO the basement
an immense volume OF smoke drove him back and
filled the upper floors OF the hotel The frightened
guests fed to the street. while Mcdonald turned
In an alarm. The damage was small. The fire is
supposed to have originated from lighted gas
let blowing against a wooden cornice.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-25
@urouean advertisements.

unoPEAxs AND TRAVELLERS viii % '%
IL the London omce OF The Trtoohe'
Fleet street. n convenient place 10 A.,
,he,r advertisemcnts and subscrip"oA'
The Tribune.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-25
A VENERABLE YARN ABOUT Mr.. DEpEw.

The story about Chauncey NJ. Depews engage
ment is revived once more. This occurs once or
twice a year with solemn regularity Mr. Depew
was ~ much amused yesterday at the report ne
ne mas been by the Others lie says that he Ia
happy, hearty, eligible and willing 10 be caueht
but 80 far as he knows he Is still untrammelled
New-York tribune., 1898-01-25
MANUFACTURERS TO MEET.
pRrs1DENr GUGGENHEIMER TO VEL
COME THE VISITORS THIS MORNING.

THE GATHERING PROMISES TO TIE LARGE AND
REPRESENTATIVE PRESIDENTS AND
OTHER REPORTS To BE RECEIVED AT
ro-pAY's SESSIONS SMOKER AT
THE WALDORF ASTORIA
Mayor Van wyck has informed the local COM
mi;tee OF the Convention of the National Asso-
cia.ion OF Manufacturers. which begins at the
Masonic Temple. Sixth-aye. and Twen'y-thlrd-
st. this morning. and continues until Thursday'
that he finds that press OF work VIII prevent
him from delivering the address or welcome as
he hoped 10 do He has deputed Randolph
Guegenheirler President Of the Municipai
Council. 70 welcome the members and visitors IN
his stead.
The convention promises to he more largely
attended than either Of the two previous gather-
ines at Chicago in 1896 and at Philadelphia last
year over twenty thousand invitations 10 menl-
New-York tribune., 1898-01-25
WOmen's Dresses for 1898

The smart dressers who like to get the
first touch Of the new styles are invited to
inspect our collection Of Spring costumes.
We do not think its equal can be found on
New-York tribune., 1898-01-25
DELEGATES FROM THE HAY TRADE.

Canaiohare. ~ Y, Jan. 4-The National hay
AssocIation will send f.. L. Rogers. OF Philadelphia
g.. ,ros,dert and willis Bullock. Editor OF Tho
IJav Trade Journal" OF Canatoharie, as its rep
rescntatyes 10 the Indianapolis Monetary Conven-
New-York tribune., 1898-01-25
Regarding the Organdies

THERE aren't many yards OF the seventeen-cen Organde by
thousands this morning Yesterday ey were hGnoed with
one of the enthusiastic receptions bargain offer ever had
There enough left to-day, however, to justify mention
you didn't yesterdays story know that we are giving you choice
from 135 patterns of the highest Glass; on the
finest Organdes ever imported from Asace.
Our price 1ura You know the regular price