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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07

Monday, says: Commodore Dewey's
feet is off Corregidor island, hotly en-
gagged with the forts there. Electrical
experiments show that the cable has
been cut at or near Manila"
Hong-Kong, May 3.-There is no
news of the American squadron, beyond
a private cablegram from Capt. Concha,
OF the Spanish cruiser Don Juan de Aus
tria, to his children at convent school
here, mentioning that firing had been
heard in the direction of Corregidor
island. 1t is assumed from this that
the Americans were reconnoitering the
entrance and trying the southern side
of the island, which is six miles wide,
and surrounded by rocks and shoals,
though not believed to be mined.
There is no news, either of the Span
ish squadron, but according to the lat
est advices, it could not take the of
ftnsive in any case.
The steamer Esmeralda, chartered by
the banking companies here to bring
away the specie from Manila, reached
here, and it is believed that she has
been boarded by the Americans.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07
COULD NOT BE DONE.
1t Wns Utterly impossible for That
Boy to Respect His Fathers
Gray Hairs.

Boys" began the Sunday school super
intendent, impressively, Il hope none of you
will ever get into the reprehensible habit
Of alIuding to your father as the old man.
Nhen you grow up, no matter how big OF
old you may be, you should always look UP to
and respect the silver hairs of your father
who has grown bent and gray working for
you in your helpless infancy. Now, all of
You who think you can do this please raise
your right hands,
Up went every hand except one.
Sternly eyeing the delinquent, the super.
intendent solemnly observed:
Why, young man, am horrified-abso.
utely horrified-as well as astonished at
your behavior. Don't you wish to raise your
hand and put yourself on record as being
willing, to respect the gray hairs of your fa-
ther when you grow up to be MANI"
No; No use tryin': can't do it nohow,"
unblushingly responded the lad.
why not, sonny?''
Cause he amt liable to have no gray
hair. Dads bald" chirped the youthful
philosopher, ,triumphantly, and amid gen
eral litter the discomfited superintendent
gave it up and passed on to something else.
-Tit.Bits. N'SN'
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07
GLASS SKATES.
They Are the Latest Feature In Ice Kinks
This Winter.

Ahcy are the Latest Feature In Ice Rinki
This Winter.
The newest feature of interest in the
New York ice rinlxs is the use of glass
skates. 1t is found that skates with
glass runners are far better, both for
speed and ease in gliding for pleasure,
than are the skates with metal runners,
and several pairs are now being used in
one of the metropolitan rinlSs. The in
ventor has succeeded in reducing the
glass to hardness that insures an edge
which practically never becomes blunt.
The tempering process remains n secret,
but it is a fact that severe contact with
hard ice does not fracture the glass. To
look at these skates one would not sup
pose they were made of anything else
than metal, for the runners are always
colored in order to disguise the sub
stance of which they are made. The
coloring process is arbitrary, and tints
in the case of ladies' skates are always
made to correspond with the colors of
the wearer's costume. The runners of
these glass skates are attached directly
to an especially made shoe which laces
from the heel up the back. The combi-
nation not only gives skate which is
perfectly easy in motion, but the high
shoe stitfens the ankle to an extent
which greatly aids in the enjoyment
and adds to the safety of the exercise.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07
Coarse and BrutnI.

History states that a certain Roman of
fetal, of some Importance was killed one
parade. A young man of the family Of Hur
was charged with his death and brought
into court. The Judge, after hearing the
case, turned to the prisoner and said:
sentence you to the mines for life."
TO the mines" echoed Ben Hur.
Yes, to the mines" retorted the face.
tious magistrates: "there are great mining
facilities on the Mediterranean. You will
find all the oar you want in the galleys."
AT this brutal Jest it is said the attorney
for the prosecution laughed long and loud,
but Ben Hur saw no Joke in the galleys-he
was not printer-Detroit Free Press
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07

The pope does his private writing
with gold pen, but his pontificial
signature is always given with a white
feathered quill which is believed to
come from the wing of a dove, al
though persons who have seen it say it
must have come from larger bird.
The same quill has been in use for
more than 40 years. 1t serves only for
Important signatures, and is KEEP in
an ivory case,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07
Another Account.

London, May 3.-The Madrid CORE
spondent of the Times, describing the
engagement at Manila, says;
"rhe Olympia, the Boston, the Raleigh.
the Concord, the Petrol and the Monocacy
entered the bay under cover of darkness
by the smaller and safer Bocachica chan
nell The forts at Corregidor island gave
the alarm by firing on the intruders, but
they seem to have inflicted no serious dam
age. The American squadron moved up the
bay and at three O'Clock In the morning ap-
peared before Cavte. Here, lying under
the shelter Of the forts, was the Spanish
squadron.
Admiral Montejo, a few days before,
went to Sublc bay to look for the enemy,
but learning that they were vastly su-
perlor in force, had prudently returned and
placed his ships under the protection of the
forts. This was his only chance of meeting
the enemy on something like equal terms /;
and 1t did not suffice:
Soon the Americans opened fire. The
Spanards replied vigorously and the COM
bat continued without interruption for four
hours, during which the Don Antonio de
Ulloa was sunk, the Castillo Maria Chris
tina and the Don Juan de Austria were
seriously damaged. One or two Of the
smaller craft were scutttled by their crews
to escape capture. Others took refuge in
small neighboring creek emptying into
Baker bay where. presumably, the Amer
lean ships were unable to follow them But
not one surrendered"
weyIer willing to Lead.
London, May 3. = A special from
Madrid says Gen. Weyler declares him
self ready to return to Cuba and under
take leadership in an aggressive war
fare against the United States and TO
head an army of invasion.
Used Petroleum Bombs.
Madrid, May Sit is said here that
the Americans used petroleum bombs.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07

THE Canadian government is sending
out a military force to the Yukon to
establish the capital of the district.
which, 1T has been decided, shall be
placed at Selllirk, instead of at Daw-
son City. Lady Aberdeen has recently
established new order of nurses in
Canada, known as the Victorian Order,
and four of the women who belong to
1T are going with the expedition. Miss
Faith Fenton, well known Canadian
journalist, will also be a member of
the party.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07

JOHN WANAMAKER, the merchant
prince of Philadelphia, offers to raise
regiment and go with it to the from t,
but ne proposes to his employees that if
they wish to enlist against Spain their
positions shall be reopened to them
when they return; that in the mean
time their salaries shall continue, and
that an insurance of 81, 600 will be car
ried on each one of them while they
are engaged in military service. Rich
men may not be experts at going
through the eye of needle, but they
are not totally depraved, nevertheless.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07

The great nutritive powers of choco-
late are now so generally recognized
that it has been adopted for campaign
use in the armies and navies of almost
every European government The in
creased consumption in Europe within
four years is 80 per cent, and Amer
lean consumption has during the same
period increased so per cent
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07
ACCOUNT OF BATTLE.
Details of Naval Conflict Received at
British Colonial once,

London, May 3.-The details of the
battle of Manila have been received at
the British colonial Office. They came
in two cable messages, received Sun
day evening, the substance of which
has just been furnished by the Off
cials of the colonial office.
The first cable dispatch announces
that the United States fleet entered
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07
EnhnInnn wrnlth.

The "incalculable mineral wealth" of newJ
ly found mining regions largely run by SYM
dcates and promoted by transportation
companies is in too many instances really a
fable. The products of industry in legiti-
mate fields of enterprise nearer home are far
surer and promise more stable rewards. No
one will go unrewarded in the matter of i'm
proved health who use regularly Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters for malaria, dyspepsia, con.
stipation, biliousness, &c.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07
Many People Cannot Drink

coffee at night. 1t spoils their sleep. You
can drink Grain.0 when you please and sleep
like top. For Grain-0 does not stimulate;
and tastes like the best coffee For nervous
persons, young people and children Grain. O
Ia the perfect drink. Made from pure
grains: Get a package from your grocer to.
day. Try it in place of coffee. Is and 25c.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07

1T has hitherto been the custom of
the children attending the public
schools in Austria and Hungary 10
kiss the hands of their teachers on ar
rival and departure. This has now
been forbidden by ukase just issued
by the imperial board of education,
which bases its decision on declara-
tion of the sanitary council.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07

HUMAN beings have six muscles to
each eye, that they may move it on
either side; but horses, COWS, sheep
and other quadrupeds, which habitu-
ally incline their heads to the earth in
search of food, have a muscle by which
their eyelids are suspended and sup-
ported, and which we do not need.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07

ORANGE juice is one of the best
dressings for black shoes or boots.
Take slice or quarter of an orange
and rub 1t on the shoe or boot; then,
when dry, brush with a soft brush un-
TIL the shoes shines like looking
glass This is an English recipe. An
other fruit dressing is for tan shoes,
the inside of banana skin. Rub the
skin over the shce thoroughly, wipe off
carefully with soft cloth briskly.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07

A MANUFACTURER of chatting dishes
recently made the statement that he
believed gas and coal consumption in
New York would soon be very materi-
ally reduced by use of that convenient
means of cooking light meals. Where
one was sold year ago scores are sold
now," he said, ''and the demand is in
creasing at a remarkable rate"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07

HE United States has won a signal
diplomatic triumph, which can not
fail to exert powerful influence upon
the duration and eventful result of the
spanlsh-Americah war. This country
and England, at the proposal of the
United States, have entered into a con-
vertion whereby coal is declared to be
contraband of war. This agreement
puts Spain at a tremendous disadvan-
tage, as compared with America.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07

The Boston subway work is nearly
completed. According to present
prospects, the total cost of improve
ment will fall considerably within the
engineers estimate. The total cost of
the subway to date is 81, 4,O4S, ,Sl2, the
original estimate being S5,OOO,OOO. A
tunnel under the harbor of East Bos-
ton is again being discussed, at an es-
timated cost of 81, ,4O6, 600.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07

A CURIOUS custom at the Havana
theaters is the throwing of doves at
the performers by the audience. The
birds have their feet tied with ribbons.
and the people have become so dexter.
GUS in tossing them that they 90
straight TO the person for whom they
are designed. So great is the destitu-
tion there now that rich people pass
ing into the theater with these tokens
TO bestow upon their favorite artists,
are frequently entreated by the starv.
ing populace, who crowd about the
doors, to give the birds to them for
food for the sick ones at home.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07

IT is a curious fact that the higher
the civilization of race the slower
the action of the senses. AT any rate,
actual experiments have shown that,
whereas the ear of a white man re-
spends to a sound in 147-1, 900 of Sec
ond, that of Negro responds in 1SO-
1000, and that of red Indian in 11G-
mn
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot Ease, a powder Eor the feet.
II cures. painful, swollen, nervous, smarting
feet and instantly takes the sting out of
corns and bunions. It's the greatest comfort
discovery of the age. Allen Foot Ease makes
tight or new shoes feel easy 1t is certain
cure for sweating, calous and hot, tired, aoh-
ing feet Tn tt to-day. Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores, 25c. Trial package FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07

The rubber tree Is usually tapped
four times during the first year of its
maturity, and the intervals of rest are
gradually diminished until il can be
tapped monthly. The rubber tree is
the milch cow of the vegetable king
dom; its yield continues to increase
with frequent and skillful milking un-
til it reaches its maximum. Properly
cared for, tree will yield steadily up
10 It's fortieth year; in some instanc ces,
as long as 80 or go years. The yield
of gam. as well as the market price, is
variable; but healthy tree should
yield revenue OF $l5 to $50 per an
mum
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07

Amy-So your father rebuked YOU for
reading that novel, eh? Did he burn it?
Mamie-Oh, no! He-he put it in the ice
chest.-Up to Date.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07

We have noticed that the man who i,
lucky SAYS nothing about the proverbia
luck Of fool.-Atchison Globe.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07

London, May 3.-Commodore Dewey,
according TO a reported dispatch from
Madrid, gave Capt Gen. Augusti "a
hours to comply with an ultimatum
which demanded all warlike stores and
the entire stock Of coal in charge of the
government officials. The ultimatum
asserted that no money levy would be
made upon Manila. The dispatch says
1t is believed in Madrid that the gov
ernment has already cabled Capt Gen.
August authority to comply with the
demand, no other course being open.
Grave events may follow public knowl-
edge of this compliance.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07

When a woman tells of a cute saying by
her baby we always think the woman in
vented it.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07
To Cure n Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Qunine Tablets. All
druggists refund money il it fails to cure 25c
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07

The baby in the cradle evidently think
this is pretty rocky old worid.-Chicagt
News.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07
MANILA MUST YIELD.
Commodore Dewey Demands Sur.
render of the Port.

Spanish Government Said to Have In
structed Augusti to Comply with
His Terms--MartInl Law in Mad
rid-More of the Great Battle.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07
Martial Law in Madrid.

London, May 3.-The Madrid corre-
spondent of the Standard, telegraph
ing at midnight, says: Senor Aguil-
era, the civil governor of Madrid, has
just posted on the walls of the home
Office the customary proclamation init
mating that the civil authorities con-
slider the circumstances Justify the
handing over to the military authori-
ties the mission of keeping order.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07
Experience
And Not Experiments, Should be
Your Aim in Buying Medicine.

Let others experiment; you should be
guided by experience. Experiments are
uncertain in result; experience is sure.
Experiments may do you harm; expert
ence proves that Hoods Sarsaparilla will
do you wonderful good. Thousands gladly
tell what Hoods has done for them. They
want you to know and they urge you TO
try it. That is what is meant by the vast
number of testimonials written in behalf
of Hoods Sarsaparilla. They give the re.
suits of experience and prove that
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-11

the plan adopted last Saturday night 1T
was agreed that all the members of the old
national guard company, officers and men,
should resign and the company be prac-
tically disbanded This being done, COM
mittee of five was appointed who were to
select five more members, this ten to choose
ten more, and the twenty thus selected the
remainder of the forty who will compose
the company.
Nearly all of this has been done, and at
the meeting this morning some plan for the
election of the officers will be adopted. The
boys are determined that their officers shall
be elected from among their own number
and that no outsider shall be picked up.
While, of course, none of the names are
definitely known, among those who are
most prominently mentioned for the prin-
cipal offices are Charles Scholar for cap
tain, and John Kimball and John Waterman
for the two lieutenants The company will
not retain any of the officers it had during
the war, Captain Kennedy having been ap-
pointed adjutant, and Lieutenants Going
and Davidson having refused to stand for
reelection.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-11
SENATOR CUNNINGHAM
To be Presented With Gavel by Students
birmingham Medical College.

Senator Cunningham president of the up
per house of the state legislature and sem
atorial representative for Jefferson county,
will be presented with handsome gavel
the first time he comes to Birmingham, by
the students of the Birmingham Medical
college. DR.. Cunningham is a member of
the faculty of that institution, and is very
popular with the students.
1t was expected that he would arrive In
the city from Montgomery last night at
1880, and the medical students had arranged
to make the presentation Immediately after
his arrival before he went to Pratt City,
where he was engaged to speak last night
But late in the afternoon telegram came
from the senator saying that he would be
unavoidably detained in Montgomery on
account of an important caucus of the
democrats of the legislature and it was i'm
possible for him to come. IL is expected,
however, that he will arrive In Birmingham
today and in this case 1t is very probable
that the presentation will take place some
time tomorrow.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-11
SOUTHERN CLUB
ELECTS OFFICERS
Maj. Fly. Anderson, President;
M. A. Porter, Vice-President.
T. H. BENNERS, SECRETARY
Two Propositions to Increase Size and
Beauty of Building, and to Fund
Club, Debt on More
Satisfactory Terms.

The Southern club held its annual meet
ing last night and elected the following
officers
Major Frank Y. Anderson, president.
M. A. Porter, vice-presdent.
T. II. Benners, secretary.
The board of control is composed of e.
Wilkerson, A. H. Carpenter, T. c. Thomp-
son, John Patton and E. T. Wilcox.
The election committee is composed of
Dan F. McDonough, Sam Earle, c. M.
Williamson, Walter Phillips and Merrill p.
Northington.
There were two nominees for the ofhce
of president, Major Anderson and M. A.
Porter. The result of the vote was, as
stated, that Major Anderson was elected,
this being the fourth successive year that
he has held that office.
Mr. Porter was then elected vice-presdent
without opposition. He succeeds Jack w.
Johnston.
T. H. Benners was reelected secretary
for the sixth successive year. He had no
opponent. For the board Of control ana the
election committee number Of names were
proposed, and those mentioned above were
the gentlemen receiving the greatest num-
Der of votes.
There were two propositions made to the
club. One in regard to charging the build
ing, extending 1t on both sides, and remod-
cling the front. 1t was also proposed to re-
furnish and redecorate the interior.
Another proposition was in regard to
funding the club debt on more satisfactory
terms than those under which the debt is
being carried at present.
Both of these questions were referred to
the board of control with instructions to
investigate and report on the advisability
of carrying them out
Secretary Benners' annual report on the
condition of the club was very satisfac-
tory one, showing the membership Of the
club to be about $50, and that the club debt
had been very materially reduced since
the last meeting.
After the business meeting adjourned the
forty-odd members present enjoyed a light
lunch and good social smoker.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-11
SEALS BROTHERS
Will Go Out of Business-The Oldest Music
House in the City.

Will Go Out of Business-The Oldest Music
House in the City.
The people of Birmingham will note with
unalloyed regret that Messrs. Claude and
Robert Seals, comprising the firm of Seals
Bros, have determined to close cut their
business. The house is the oldest piano
and organ firm in the city and the members
of the firm two of the citys most highly
esteemed merchants. The senior member
of the firm, Mr.. Claude Seals, came to
birmingham eighteen years ago, founded
the firm and has been continuously in the
business ever since. He and his associates
have won deserved fame for fair dealing
all over Alabama and have a strong and
steady trade constituency as a result. They
have been liberal patrons of all musical
ventures and contributed generously of
their time and means to the advancement
of the art in this community.
Mr.. Claude Seals is going into the stock
raising business on the celebrated Seven
Mile island in the Tennessee river, near
Florence, which he has recently purchased.
Mr.. Robert Seals will probably move to
Morgan county where he will continue In
his present business and also give some
attention to plantation interests which he
has near Decatur.
Birmingham will sincerely regret the
retirement from its business walks of these
two splendid business men and clever gen.
tlemen. $50