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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29
CANINE. kLEPToMANIAC.
why Jack, n New York Scotch Ter
rier, Had to BE Executed.


Just plain Jack is the unpretentious
name of New York dog, whose fame
will be handed down with wonder 10
canine posterity. The owner of Jack is
DR.. George f. Bretherton, veterinary
surgeon of No. 270 West One Hundred
and Twenty-siXth street.
While stealing is by no means an un-
common vice among all of our house
hold pets, DIR. Bretherton claims that
Jack bears the distinction of being the
only animal ileptomaniac the world has
ever known. Jack is kleptomaniac in
every sense of the word. and he has an
Irresistible impulse to steal everything
he can lay his paws on. even when the
article is something that he cannot pos.
sibly eat or make use of in any manner
whatever. Rings, spoons, shoe-horns,
paper-cutters and even alarm clocks
stir up a storm of feeliag in the heart
Of Jack whenever he lays eyes on them,
and he cannot sleep in peace until, after
the household is asleep, he patters into
the bedrooms and makes off with the
ornament that has attracted his eye.
The dog had not been an inmate of the
Bretherton house many weeks when one
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29

is the title of an illustrated pamphlet issued
by the general passenger department of the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway on
mining in Colorado, California and other
Western States.
Klondyke is an illustrated folder about
Alaska and its gold mines, with rates of
fare and information as to how to get there
and what to expect after arrival. Both
Publications may be had free of expense by
sending four az cents in stamps to pay
postage to Geo. H. Heafford, General Pas
senger Agent, Chicago, H.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29
nuts In Macadam Roads.

Nothing is more ruinous to ma
cadam road than water. Ruts fold wa
ter, and, therefore, should never be al.
lowed to exist. To guard against their
formation and development is one OF
the principal parts of proper care of .
road way.--L. A. W. Bulletin
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29
( Mabel and the Pigs.

Little' Mabel and her mother were
walking along country road, when
GONE pigs attracted her attention.
What particularly excited Mabel's Curl
osity was the twist in their tails. and,
after studying them for awhile, she ex-
claimed:
"Oh, ma! l wonder if the dranma
pig puts their tails up in paper every
night?"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29
Hawaii and Japan,

Dispatches from Washington state that
there are about to be important develop.
anyernmert M tn ef tbp Hew.aU fsndS WIN Hw one
ever this may be, certain it is that the dis.
trrbance of the stomach caused by simple
indigestion will develop into chronic dys.
pepsia unless checkmated at the start. The
finest stomachic is Hostetter's Stomach Bit.
ters, which promptly rectifies gastric trou-
BILE, and does away with irregularity of the
bowels and liver.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FYG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, KY NEW YORK, ny
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29
Gained FOrty-eight Pounds.

''I had strong appetite for liquor which
was the beginning of the breaking down of
coffee drinking. ] took the gold cure, but it
did not help me"
This is a portion of an interview clipped
from the Daily Herald, of Clinton, Iowa.
1t might well be taken for the subject of a
Temperance lecture, but that is not our OBJ
ject in publishing it. IT is to show how sys-
restored. We eahnot do better than quote
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29
Give the Children a Drink

called Grain-O. 1t is delicious, appetizing,
nourishing food drink to take the place Of
coffee. Sold by all grocers and liked by all
who have used it, because when properly
prepared it tastes like the finest coffee but
is free from all its injurious properties.
Grain-O aids digestion and strengthens the
nerves. 1t is not stimuant but health
builder, and children, as well as adults, can
drink it with great benefit. Costs about as
much as coffee. Is and 25c.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29
spider Needed Help.

Donald seemed greatly interested in
watching spider at work on its web
After ajfew moments the little fellow
called to his mother: Mamma, here's
a poor, tiny spider all tangled up in it's
hair Judge.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29
EneIishman Made a Mistnke.

An Englishman was once persuaded
&c see a game of baseball, and during
the play, when he happened to look
away for moment foul tip caught
him on the ear and knocked him sense
less. On coming to himself he asked
family: "What was it?" "A foul-only
q foul" Good heavens" he exclaimed,
al thought it was a mule"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29
NOT HARD TO MAKE.

How to Construct n Good Substitute
for n Flood Gate.
Where food gate cannot be used,
the device shown in the illustration is
very desirable; represents the posts
or trees to which the device is attached;
b is a piece of iron in the shape of
capital L, the lower end of which is
driven into the post. Further up is n
small iron with an eye which fits over
the upper end of this iron. This is driven
In or turned in after the poles have
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29
Best of All

To cleanse the system in gentle and truly
beneficial manner, when the Springtime
comes, use the true and perfect remedy,
Syrup of Figs; Buy the genuine. Manu-.
only, and for sale by all druggists, at so
cents per bottle.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29

First Citizen-And is. Herr Won Pom
meier a proper candidate for the reichs-
rath?
Second Citizen (impressively)-My friend,
you should see him punch the bag.-Puck.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29
Just n scheme, of Course.

Tenpenny-Here is an account in the
paper of a man who was shipwrecked in
mid-ocean and cast away on desert island
with another mans wife.
Mrs. Tupenny-The wretch! I hope his
wife got divorce from him!-Town Topics.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29
1t Tnkea n Woman.

The average man doesn't know that he
has distinguished ancestors until he mar.
ries and his wife makes the discovery.-At.
Gibson Globe.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29

Our idea of being just rich enough is to
be in such circumstances that one can send
kilograms instead of having to write letters
-Atehson Globe.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29
Lanes Family Medicine.

Moves the bowels each day. In order to
be healthy this is necessary. Acts gently on
the liver and kidneys Cures sick headache.
Price 25 and SOC.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29

The fellows who run for office on slight
provocation are also apt to run for the Klon-
dixie without knowing much of the facts
Atchison Globe.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29

The recording angel never credits a man
with what his tombstone says in his favor
Chicago Daily News
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29

Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough at
once. Go to your druggist to-day and get
sample bottle free. Large bottles, so cents
and Sl.00. Go at once; delays are dangerous.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29

from all pain, headache and dyspepsia. eat
heartily and have no appetite for strong
drink or tea or coffee, and feel twenty years
younger.
"My weight has increased 4S pounds. 1
cannot say too much for DIR. Williams Pink
Pills and claim that they have cured me.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29

A girl puts in great deal of her spare
time reading advertisements and wanting
things. Washington Democrat.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29
Racial Chnrncteristicu.

Tom-It takes an Irishman for ready wit
And Jew for T ready cash.@Up To Date.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29

1t always makes us feel foolish to look
back at some lady we have passed and find
her looking, too.-Washington Democrat.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29

1t is hard to convince a schooboy that
summer vacation days are longer than win
ter school days.-Chcago Daily News.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29

Fits stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of DIR. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer, Free So trial bottle &
treatise. DIR. Kline. 933 Arch at. Phila., Pa.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29

Every man remembers having been re-
jected as juror in some misunderstanding
ton Democrat.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
sixteenth Gay of February, 1897.
A. p. BARKER Notary Public

To people run down in health from what
ever cause-drink OF disease-the above in
terview will be of interest. The truth of it
is undoubted as the statement is sworn to-
and we reproduce the oath here. For any
further facts concerning this medicine write
nectady, N. Y.
The name and address of the subject of
above interview is John B. Cook, of 208 South
9th Street, Lyon. Iowa.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29

A woman will buy all she uses about the
house and make up for it by doing her own
work and think she is saving money
Washington Democrat.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29

The earth goes round, but it would not
go round if divided up among all the parties
who want it.-Puck.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29

use Piso's Cure for Consumption both in
my family and practice.-Dr. G. w. Patter.
son, Inkster, Mich, Nov. 5, 1894.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29
THE CANADIAN GOLD FIEIDs.
They DO Not All Lie in the Yukon.

7 h e ex.
citement Of
t h e pa 8 t
few months
has drawn
Q g r e a t
many peo-
pie to the
Q n n a dian
" ~ L. ~ "a ~
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29

To Cure n Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29

further from the sam
"For years l was
unable to do my
work. l could not
sleep nights or rest
days en- account of
continuous pains in
my stomach and
back. ] was unable
to digest my food.
Headaches and pain
full urination were
frequent, and my
hearts action be.
came increased. |
left my farm and re-
tired to city life, for
L was q confirmed
invalid, and the doc.
tors said / would
never be well again.
"Soon after 1 hap.
pened to use four
boxes of DIR. Will
linn,a, pink Dilln Cor
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29

It's about as hard for man to keep 4
diary as for woman to keep a sharp lead
pencil.-Chicago Daily News.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29

A cold-sore and stiff. All right again.
st. Jacobs Oil did it-cured.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29

Burning, itching frost bite. Use st. Ja-
cobs Oil-cures promptly. Cools the fever.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29

Cold quickens rheumatism, but quickly,
Surely, st. Jacobs Oil cures it.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29

A dull, racking pain-neuralgia. It's sure
Cure-St. Jacobs Oil.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29

The true culture of personal beauty is not
external; it is heart work.. R. Miller.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29

A cruel pain-sciatica. It's cure is sure.
Use St. Jacobs Oil
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29

When a man is drunk, and should talk
least, he talks most.-Atchison Globe.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29

Talk isn't cheap when you hire lawyer
to do it for you.-Chicago Daily News.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29

One reason why man hates to change
clothes is because he always forgets to get
handkerchief.-W Washington Democrat.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-01-29
CALIFORNIA FYG SYRUP GO.

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. NEW YORK. MY.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-31

Providence, and no doubt will receive
hearty greeting from their many
friends. Next on the bill is the beauti-
ful Mile Ami, the European marvel,
whose daring on the trapeze has been
admired by millions The Review
Comedy Four follow i'm one OF the
greatest comedy singing acts ever
placed before the public. Tho three
Russi brothers do comedy acrobatic
turn, and although they have never ap-
peared i'm Providence before. they are
very likely to meet with the approval
OF the public. Stanley and Jackson are
high class comedy sketch artists OF
much ability. The charming Moore Sis
tcrs I'm their catchy songs and dances
make another interesting feature. Mas
ter James Whitley. the phenomenal boy
tenor. renders a number OF popular
songs with the assistance OF lantern
slides.
Fields and Salina. the funny Hebrew
cake walkers. are also well known.
They are followed by Edna Bassett
Marshall. the sweet singer. who has
created such furor i'm New York late
ly; and last. but not least" as the old
saying goes In Miss Tressa Cary
young Providence society lady who
makes her debut i'm vaudeville this
week at the Olympic. she Is we'll
known I'm this city and her many
friends will no doubt go To- listen To- her
sweet voice.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-31
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The Theatres.
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nature OF the production and the need
OF rehearsals with the supers. The play
has been seen very rarely I'm recent
years and possibly never before on the
American stage with such attention a.
historic detail. There VIII be a natural
tendency To confuse Ii with the famil-
lar Sardou version OF the play which
is quite a different proposition. 10 the
Shakespeare's Cleopatra which Nodes
ka presents. That the famous Egyptian
Queen i'm the hands OF Modjeska will
be at variance with other portrayals
goes without saying. IL will necessarily
be queenly cleopatra and she Will
have the intellectual force as well as
the seductive charm and passion with
out which IL Is hard 10 excuse the folly
OF so great a man as Mark Antony.
Modjeska will open her engagement on
Monday evening with Mary stuart
which will be repeated at the matinee
on Wednesday. and on Tuesday will be
seen i'm her great portrayal'o of Lady
Macbeth. The supporting cast is said
to be one OF the strongest organizations
the legitimate drama has known in
years.
An event OF more than ordinary i'm
portance I'm a theatrical way will be the
big revival OF Shenandoah" at the
Providence Opera House the last three
nights of the coming week. The war
with Spain is responsible in a great
measure for the resurrection OF Bron-
son Howard's stirring war play. II had
been shelved for a couple OF years when
hostilities with Spain broke out: Jacob
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-31
Kelth's New Theatre.

The program for the coming week at
Keith's new theatre contains an un-
usual number OF names OF performers
who are we'll known here, either from
previous visits or by reputation; and,
SO far as may be judged on paper, IL
ought TO prove quite as strong and
pleasing as the excellent bill that has
preceded 1t. Certainly, IL is varied
enough to meet almost every conceiv-
able taste among theatre-g -goers. with
more than the ordinary number of feat
ures 10 please those who delight espe-
cially i'm music, while it's sight acts"
are known as among the very best of
their kind.
The leading dramatic feature Of the
bill is the appearance OF Mr.. Aubrey
Boucicaut, son of the famous drama
t,st, supported by Miss Brandon Doug
lass. i'm a condensation of Sardous s
masterpiece. a Scrap OF Paper" Mr..
Boucicault has just graduated" from
Legitimate" into vaudeville; and in
Boston during the past week has made
a distinct success. The adaptation and
condensation of the great play into
vaudeville act was made by the star.
preserving all the salient features of
the drama; and the part OF Proper
Couramont is said to fit him admirably;
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-31
Westminster Theatre.

Bright and catchy music, talented as
well as pretty girls. exceedingly clever
comedians and agile athletes and Jug
glers, with a well balanced chorus of
carefully trained voices all back up by
appropriate scenic surroundings and
resplendent i'm beautiful costumes,
vanity Fair will come to the West
minister Theatre on Monday The cur
tain raiser entitled "A Winter Carni-
var Will offer plenty of opportunity for
entertaining music, and friskv funs-
ters will have their innings as the sit
uation is taken from the Ice Palace
spectacle that attracted so much atten-
tion at Montreal some years ago. Many
pleasing innovations will be introduced
and not the least is Pauline Mayhew i'm
an exhibition of fancy bag punching
The olio is made up Of clever artists.
among whom are the vivacious Darling
Sisters in bright singing speciality;
Farrell and Taylor eccentric comedians
in songs and musical selections; Ruth
Ward, the laughing songstress. The
great Sparrow i'm comedy juggling:
Morrisey and Rich, team of enter
tainers who have no equals; Pauline
Mayhem in turn of coonRnelodies. and
as a fitting finish to the olio, the Inter
national Female Bicyclisf i'm a most ex-
citing three-mile race. This is an Euro
pean importation and is a remarkable
and clever piece of mechanism, as the
race takes place i'm full view OF the au-
dience. The burlesque Creme de
Menthe" is the closing item on the
program and in IL are reserved some OF
the best features of the bill. 1t does
seem as If Vanity Fair is abreast of
the times and pace-setter for the best
of them. Coming Moulin Rouge.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-31

tion variety will be offered by the Car
rolls while O'Rourke and Burnette. who
were very well received here two years
ago, will display their cleverness as
dancers, and number OF new subjects
will be treated i'm the timely topics
pictorially presented" series.
Among the new motion pictures to be
shown by the Biograph are several that
have proved exceptionally in other cit
les and some which possess the patriot
ic, warlike flavor that has not yet lost
its attractiveness for popular audi
ences. They include a scene entitled
Idle Hours with the English Coast
Guards" decidedly striking picture;
Fire in a Paris Hotel" in which is
seen the arrival of the fire department
and the use of the celebrated French
''pompier" ladders and the rescue OF a
woman from the top story of the burn
ing structure: '69th New York Nolun-
teers on parade at Tampa" somewhat
suggestive of We popular picture of the
Providence Pets" Gallant Charge
down an embankment and across a ra-
vine" warlike scene of stirring inter-
est: Troops G in the Brooklyn peace
parade" also reviving memories of
brave deeds at Santiago, and He and
She" illustrating an amusing family
quarrel.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-31

Lit wanted an attraction for McVick-
ers Theatre, Chicago, which he had
just secured control of, and he hit upon
Shenandoah. He put IL on with an ex-
traordinary cast and wealth OF scenic
display away beyond anything ever be-
fore attempted. He made the battle and
military scenes so elaborate and vivid
in their real IN that the audience for
got il was only war on the mimic
stage that they were cheering. The re-
suit was the most phenomenally sue
cessful engagement ever played in Chi
cago. All through the hot summer
months, crowds filled the theatre. Now,
Mr.. Lift has put this complete produc-
ton out To tour the country. II is be-
yond question the greatest presentation
of the play ever given. over 200 people
and 80 horses are used in il. In the
battle scene there will be added a de-
tachment of infantry. troop of caval-
ry on real horses and battery of light
artillery. Altogether the management
promises that il will be the greatest
display OF soldiers with the parapher-
MALTA and atmosphere of war and com
bat ever seen in regular place of
amusement.T The story of Shenandoah"
is full of love and heroism i'm every
scene Throughout the drama are
charming bits of comedy, while the dia-
logue is terse, the acting spirited and
the pathos true. 1t is beyond question
the best of all the war dramas and its
presentation at this time augmented
as IL will be with new and splendid
scenery. ingenious effects and grand
military display. is decidedly oppor-
tune. In addition to the regular orches-
ira. there will be full military band,
double fife and drum corps and many
other features. The cast that has been
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-31

der his direction the cosy theatre
Is certain to become one of the most
popular amusement resorts in the city.
He has keen perception of what will
please the public and that he will pro-
vide for their entertainment.
His offering for the coming week will
be "A Terrible Time" one of the great
est laughter-provoking comedies that
has been presented i'm many years. The
plot is most amusing one and is
worked out with consummate deftness
and skill. Funny situations abound
and there is not a dull moment i'm the
piece from beginning to end. The COM
pany that will present the comedy is
one of unusual ability and the several
characters will be portrayed i'm a way
TO enhance the amusing incidents of
the comedy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-31

Kentucky Union IS by Aberdeen"
by "Hambletonian TO-" He first dam is
Kentucky Central" she is "A chestnut
mare standing 1872. and as may be not
ed by the accompanying engraving is
handsome and slender limbed. from
every point "racy" mare. "Ras" is
full of enthusiasm over her. He drew
the reins over her when she made her
record on the track, and says that she is
the fastest mare living and says that
she could have lowered that mark had
IL been necessary To urge her TO it, The
gentlemen of the Fern cliff stock farm
are TO be congratulated upon the ac-
QUESTION of so fleet and famous a horse.