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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-03-25
when to Sow Grass Seed.

1t is better to sow grass seed in the
fall on well prepared ground, harrow
ing the seed in with a smoothing har-
row, then to sow it on grain, as the
grain crop deprives the grass of nour-
ishment and interferes with its prog
ress to a certain extent. Old pastures
may be scratched over with spike
tooth harrow and seeded, rolling the
field after seeding. 1t should be the
rule never to allow cattle on pasture
that is being renewed, as the tramping
of the ground packs the soil and in
jures the grass.-Journal of Agricul-
turs.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-03-25

Evidence is now beginning 20 accu-
mulate showing almost conclusively
that bees have a decided dislike for
black objects, says Bee Culture. Two
OF three have written that they will at
tack black hat when they will not
uotice one of lighter color, and one
man writes that his hair is as black as
COAL and that they will strike for 1t
every time. Another one speaks Of
two black spots in his veil, which his
bees seem tn regard as legitimate OBJ
jects OF attacI-
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-03-25
HOW TO FIND OUT.

FIJI bottle or common glass with
your water, and let it stand twenty-four
hours; a sediment or settling indicates
an unhealthy condition of the kidneys;
II it stains your linen it is evidence of
kidney trouble; too frequent desire to
pass it or pain in the back is also con-
vincing proof that the kidneys and
bladder are out of order.
whnt to do.
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that DIR. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy,
fulfills every wish in curing rheuma-
tism, pain in the back kidneys, liver,
bladder, and every part of the urinary
passage. 1t corrects inability to hold
water and scalding pain in passing it, or
bad effects following use of liquor, wine
or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity of being compelled to go often
during the day, and to get up many
times during the night. The mild and
the extraordinary effect of Swamp Root
is soon realized. 1t stands the highest
for its wonderful cures of the most dis
tressing cases. If you need medicine
you should have the best Sold by drug
gists in fifty-cent and one-dollar sizes.
You may have sample bottle of this
wonderful discovery and book that
tells more about it, both sent absolutely
free by mail. Address DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, n. Y. When writing be
sure and mention that you read this
penerous offer in tbie nnner
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-03-25
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STRONG PICKET FENCE.

between them. The strips are ''let in"
to the posts. For sheep fence this
mode of construction has great advan-
tages. The pickets can be a foot wide
ordinary boards sawed into picket
lengths, and the strips three inches
wide. Such fence can rapidly be put
up and will prove very inexpensive and
strictly sheep and dog proof.-Orange
Judd Farmer.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-03-25
UNIQUE PICKET FENCE.
One That Can BE Put Up Rapidly and
VIII Prove to BE Sheep and
Dog Proof.

The cut shows way of making a
picket fence that is at once strong and
cheap. No heavy rails are needed. Tive
narrow strips of board at top and be:
tom hold the pickets securely nailed
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-03-25

st. Jacobs Oil cures Soreness.
st. Jacobs Oil cures Stiffness.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-03-25

A rheumatic affection is never reciprc
cated.-Christian Work.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-03-25

I am entirely cured of hanorrhage o.
lungs BY Piso's Cure, for Consumption
Louisa Lindaman, Bethany, Mo-, Jan 8, '94
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-03-25

Some men think they deserve credit for
liking their own children.-Washingto
Ia.) Democrat.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-03-25

Theoretical philosophers are sometimes
practictl fools.-Chieago Daily News.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-03-25
Crescent Hotel. Eureka Springs, Al


kansas,
Opens February %. In the Ozark Noun
tains. Delightful climate Beautiful scenery.
Unequaled medicinal waters. Cheap ex-
cursion rates. Through sleepers via Frisco
Line; Address j. o: Plank, Manager, Room
Ticket Office, No. 1Ol N. Broadway, st
Louis, Mo-
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-03-25

See! Bad sprain is cured. st. Jacobs OILS
magic worked it.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-03-25

=, He doubles his trials who complains Of
them.-Watchman.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-03-25

"Tommy-"That church is over 200 years
old" Cissy-"My aunt says it's only 100."
Tommy-'"Oh, well, suppose that's as far
back as she can remembar."-Stray Stories.
The times., 1899-03-19
Crit,ci.inu the opera comioue.

paris Correspondence Pail Mall Gazette)
The manifold shortcomings OF the new
Opera Comique are partly the fault Of the
arcitect and partly that of the authorities.
The state has grudged the money that
was wanted to make its new theatre a
worthy addition to the public buildings
of Paris. By buying and pulling down
row of houses the theatre could have been
built to front the boulevard. AS it is, it
is hidden away on site that is not large
enough, flanked by two narrow streets and
looking on to a trumpery square as big
as a pocket handkerchief. Little of it can
be seen in consequence, but what is visible
is wholly Insignificant Particularly ugly
are six enormous female figures, six fat,
unclad giantesses, who, high up on the
facade. seem to be supporting invisible
chimney pots, and lend the structure
top-heavy appearance. On lower plane,
about halfway up the building, are two
marble statues of such comparatively Lii
putian proportions that one wonders if they
are the babies of the big women above
them.
Inside, the best seats in the house-there
are far fewer of them than the management
would like-are fairly comfortable, and not
badly placed, but the spectator who vent
ures further aloft than the first balcony
will have to crane his neck to get even
partial view of the stage, unless he is ex-
ceptionally well placed. The staircases,
too, that lead 10 these upper regions are
narrower and sleeper than would be pleas
ant in the event of a panic. The weakest
feature. however, of the theatre is its stage,
which is far too small for the purposes of
comic opera. The space on each side of the
stage is so limited that when the scenery
is in position for given place the entire
room is occupied, SO that is is impossible
to have other scenery ready to hand In case
of the necessity of a change of programme.
The wings, indeed, are so inadequate that
marshal which-this is positive fact-even
the space occupied behind the stage by the
managerial rooms will have TO be called in
to request.
The most commodious part of the the
atre is that reserved for the artists AL
the dressing rooms are fitted with hot and
cold water and even with an electric ap-
paratus for heating curling irons. What
is more, the proprieties are observed TO a
degree that is extraordinary in France,
for the men are to enter by one and the
women by the other of the two side streets
already mentioned Whether loiterers will
be tolerated around the women's stage
door remains to be seeen. Be ii finally
said that the most thoroughgoing precau-
tions have been taken against fire. At
every turn and corner one comes across
large cupboards-there are forty-five of
them-which contain two pals, an ak, and
a hydrant. so that If. which heaven for
fend, the new Opera Comique should ever
be burned down, il will not be the fault
of its architect, but solely of the fire.
The times., 1899-03-19
About Ships, Anchors.
From the New York SUM


Ships anchors cost from to cents a pound,
SO that 6,OO0-pound anchor, which would be
a very large one, would cost, at the lowest
price, about $500; and the big ship that required
an anchor of that size would carry two of them.
The two big anchors carried by ship Of, say,
1000 tons would weigh from 4,s0O to 5000 pounds
each.
The anchors of merchant vessels are painted or
tarred. Whenever the vessel is painted the
anchors are painted also to preserve them from
rust. But on yachts and various smaller pleasure
craft galvanized anchors are used, which, OF
course do not require painting. Galvanized iron
anchors have been made for torpedo boats in the
navy, but, generally speaking, their use is con
fined TO pleasure craft. galvanized anchor costs
nearly as much again as one not galvanized
The galvanizing preserves the anchor from rust
ing and makes the anchor more slightly in APP
pearance and il prevents the anchor from drip
ping rusty water and staining and rnarring
decks or other surfaces with which it might come
in contact. Anchors weighing l,4O0 pounds have
been galvanized such anchors being for very
large steam yachts; anchors are galvanized In
various sizes from that down to the very small
anchors used for saiboats and small yachts OF
.Inasl galvanized anchors many are sold.
The times., 1899-03-19
A Pn;nful Mistake
From the Lewiston Journal.D

conductor got up early the other morning
and got his own breakfast. lie is. not used to
this, as his wife, who had the grip on this oc-
casion. is used to getting breakfast ready. He
is fond OF strong coffee for his early meal and
spoons of what he took to be coffee
After all was DONE the coffee pot steaming,
and hash we'll Drowned he sat by his own SELF TO
break his fast The coffee did not seem very
hot, so he drank off half the cup in three or four
swallows Then the roof started. He yelled like
a maniac. His trembling little wife out to
her husband dancing about on one foot and
screeching like Il maniac
He to the water pipe and drank off two
quarts Of cold water and then quieted ~n
enough to ask "WhAt in thunder's the matter
with the coHeef'' She smelled of it, and said:
why, dear, you mistook the ground cloves for
the coffee, that's ALL.
The times., 1899-03-19
FOUR BULLETS MISSED HIM.
A Thief Fired on While Emerging 9
From Coal Chute.

Monk" Robinson, eolored przefght-
er and noted thief. was arrested shortly
after u o'clock last night by Special Po-
liceman Davis, at the corner OF Fourteenth
and Samson Streets northwest, and locked
up at No. station, charged with entering
the cigar store and poolroom of Avline
NJ. Dufour at 1882 Fourteenth Street north
west, and stealing cigars and other arti-
cles. He was captured after an exciting
chase, during which four shots were fired
at him. None Of the shots took effect.
Later, George, alias "Tody," Banks, also
colored, and a prizefghter, was arrested
by Policemen Mellen and Riley, of the First
precinct, on suspicion of being the ac-
complice of Robinson. Banks was ar
rested at the corner of Thirteenth and
Streets, On the complaint OF Mr.. Dufour,
who pointed the man out TO the police
men.
Robinson has been employed at the cigar
store for some time as a porter. Friday
night he was allowed TO remain in the
store over night by Joseph NJ. Smoot. the
clerk. When Smoot arrived at work Sat
urday morning he discovered that the cigar
cases had been opened and rifed of a
quantity of cigars, cigarettes, tobacco, and
other articles. He accused Robinson of
the theft and he, il is said, admitted his
quit Inc plunleT was IOu0u QlQueu IN a
box In the cellar OF the store. When Mr..
Dufour was informed of the circumstances
he at once discharged Robinson
Smoot closed the cigar store as usual
last night, and after walking short dis
tance had occasion to return and pass the
| store. AS he did so he observed someone
moving about on the inside. He sent a
companion to notify Policeman Davis and
then hid in the shadow of the allleyway to
await developments. Just as Davis arrived
Robinson was seen to emerge from the coal
chute in the pavement In front of the
store.
As he did so Smoot fired one shot at
him and then, hearing a noise in the rear
OF the store, turned and fired another shot
at figure dropping over the rear fence.
Davis gave chase to Robinson and fired
three shots at him before overtaking the
fugitive. Robinson had in his possession
box of cigars and other articles taken
from the store. The person who climbed
the back fence escaped and it is not
thought was injured by the bullet fred at
him. 1t is thought that this man was
Banks, who is a chum Of Robinson, and
was formerly employed by Mr.. Dufour.
Unless Banks can prove an alibi or Rob-
inson exonerates him both men will be ar
raigned in court Monday morning Robin
son is a welI-known police character. and
| has served several sentences for thefts.
His brother is the man who was shot and
killed by Dorsey Fouitz about two years
ago.
The times., 1899-03-19
and pitched two or three innings. He did
not show up well.
RACING AT NEW ORLEANS.
King Barleycorn Makes n Suspicious
Showing in the Handicap.

BarfeycCFn n
Showing in the Handicap.
New Orleans, March 1S.-The disgrace
full race run by King Barleycorn in the
handicap was the sensation of today's
events. The other day, with III pounds
up and his first time out King Barleycorn
won at a mile, buckiumping, in 1:41 ga.
Today, with three pounds off, he finished
ten lengths behind everything in the mile
handicap, which was covered in 1:42.
Moody, who rode the colt, was called into
the stand. The matter is under investiga-
tion Summaries:
First race-Six furlongs. General Maceo,
8 to /, won; Banrica, second; Rush Fields,
third Time, 1:16 1-2.
Second race-Five furlongs. Triaditza, 4
to 8. won; Lucille, second, Myrtle Ge-
bauer third. Time, 1:03.
Third race-Mile and a quarter. Dona
tion, 3 to 2, won; Woodranger, second;
Babe Fields, third. Time, 2:09 ga.
Fourth race-One mile. Tallahassee. 10
to l, won; Barataria. second; Elkin, third.
Time, 1:42 12.
Fifth race-One mile Effie Ainslee 4 to
/, won; Brown Vail, second; d. P. Nc
Carthy, third. Time. l:43 3-4.
Sixth rece-Seyen furlongs. Sauterne. 6
to 5. won; John Sullivan, second, Elsie
Bramble, third Time 1:30 IL.
The times., 1899-03-19
The Maine. Orgnnize.

The Maine Baseball Club has reorgan-
lied, and any team averaging fourteen or
fifteen years desiring a game at an early
date will be accommodated by addressing
the president, d. Eagan, at SO Jackson
Street northeast. The Names lineup is as
follows: P. Kerrigan. pitcher; d. Eagan,
catcher; Shanahan, first base; Murphy,
second base; T. Kerrig shortstop; Reagan,
third base; Smith, left field; Williams, cen
ter field, and C. Niedfeldt, right field, The
Maines, while under the name of Al
pines in 1886 and 1897. were the champions
of Northeast Washington, and will be ga
to accept challenges from the following
clubs: Meridians, Rose Bud Juniors, B. g.
o.. Star Juniors. Senators, and Old Glo.y
A. C..
The times., 1899-03-19
Old Farmers Organize.

The Old Farmers Baseball Club of the
District has organized for the season Of
1899 with the following players: Beavers,
captain; Sherman, Mulligan, o'Brien, Yer
million, Ryder, Mcdonald, Hurley, and
Leonard. The Farmers would like to ar
range games with all uniformed teams of
the District not exceeding twenty-five
years Of age. Those preferred are the Gal
laudets, Gonzagas, Selbachs, Georgetown
preps, Kenesaws, and the Potomac Stars.
Address all challenges to Joseph A. Hur-
ney, manager, 512 F Street northwest.
SPORTS-CYCLING
The times., 1899-03-19
CURRENT EVENTS IN
THE BASEBALL WORLD
Gossip of the Game, the Mag
mates, and the Players.
The Senator's at Their Southern
Training Grounds.
Expulsion of Clubs by the National
League-The Plans of Andy
Freedman.

The Washington Baseball Club has been
q. its Southern training ground for half a
week, and reports are to the effect that
expectations are being realized. Arthur
Irwin is said to be elated over the manner
IN which the youngsters" handle them
selves, and is confident that his hopes
will all be realized On paper the club is
undeniably strong, and there is no good
reason why it should not prove formidable
on the field.
The times., 1899-03-19
r street sewer improvements.

Orders have been issued for the con-
struction OF $40 feet of 21-ineh sewer,
1e5 feet of 1S-inch sewer, 1856 feet OF r.
inch sewer. and four manholes in Street,
Second Street, and South Carolina Avenue
southeast, at an estimated cost Of $2.270.
The times., 1899-03-19

Ed Dunkle says that while he was with
the Phillies he won seven out of the first
nine games he pitched. Then he was laid
off about three weeks, in consequence OF
which he became stale and out of condi-
tion. He was then put in and lost two
close games and released. What want"
says Dunkle. lis work in the box at least
twice week, and this is necessary TO in
sure good work on my part"
The times., 1899-03-19

Much of President Young's valuable time
Is taken UP in writing letters denying
statements attributed TO him by fake sport
ing writer's. Uncle Nick" says: "It
makes me very tired TO see interviews that
never took place printed in certain papers
in which ] am made to say things thar are
ridiculous. ! am always glad TO give the
newspaper boys an item, but IL disgusts
me to have them willfully and deliberately
misrepresent me-"
The times., 1899-03-19
AMUSEMENT FOR THE GIANTS.
They Give the College of Charleston
Hen i.a.r

Team Hard Beating.
Charleston, S. c., March 1s.-The Giants
this afternoon played match game with
the College of Charleston team and ran
up a score Of 33 TO ]. The game was not in
teres.ing for the Giants. but it gave good
practice. Doheny was in the box and
showed up well. Carrie relieved him and
got his arm in fine swinging condition.
Brampton was put in for the College team
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-14
Heavy Storm on Lake Erie.

Buffalo, Dec. 13.-The gale on Lake Erie yesterday was the worst of the sea- son. Shortly before noon the wind reach ed a velocity of 62 miles an hour, and the breakwater was completely hidden from view by the heavy sea. No disasters on the lake in this vicinity have been re- ported up to late hour. A dispatch from Amherstburg, Ont, reports that the steamer John Craig, which left Buffalo Monday, had terrible experience. When she ran into Amherstburg, she had 12 feet of water in her fire hold, the sea be- ing so heavy that it broke in the iron doors of the boiler house. The pumps were put to work, but the water gained steadily. and just as she reached Am herstburg she went to the bottom in 15 feet of water.
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-14
Kentucky Eeuds Revived.

Cincinnati, Dec. 13.-A special to The Commercial Tribune from London, Ky, says: Monday night young man nam- ed Spivey was shot and probably fatal ly wounded by Thomas Whittemore near Georgetown, Clay county. Whittemore belongs to the Parker faction. and it is alleged that Spivey is an ally of the Turner's. Spiyey had been to London with some friends and was returning home when he met Whittemore and oth- CTS of his enemies, and the fight began. He received several wounds and was carried to his fathers home in q dying condition. Whittemore was wounded, but how seriously has not been learned. The friends of both men are threatening vengeance. News reached here from Manchester that in fight there between the Wilders and the Whittakers John Wilder was shot through the neck and fatally wounded. It is not certain who fired the shot"
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-14
Mills to Be Run Overtime.

Fall River, Mass, Dec. 13.-Notices have been filed with Factory Inspector John r. Tierney, notifying him of the in- tention of number of manufacturers to run their plants overtime. The present announcement refers to the Robeson, Merchants, Metacomet and the Granite mills Nos. , and 5. The officials of the Seaconnet mill will run that plant on Saturday afternoons only. The system to be adopted will be similar to that prac- ticed by the officials of the Hargreuves and Parker mills, which run from 6 o'clock to 10 o'clock every night and on Saturday afternoons. Two sets of help are employed. The reason given by the manufacturers for such action is u rush of orders. In some of the mills mention ed only a part of the machinery will be run. About 2,0O0 men are employed on the night shifts.
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-14
The Currency Debate.

Washington, Dec. 13.-The demand made by Representatives upon the man. agers of the financial debate in the house for time in which to express their views has become so great that arrangements have been made to open the sessions of Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at II o'clock and to hold evening sessions on those days from to 10:30 o'clock. The debate yesterday was opened by General Grosvenor of Ohio, who spoke for an hour in support of the bill and generally defended the Republicans from the criti- cisms of Mir. De Armond of Missouri made Monday. Other advocates of the bill were Messrs. Parker of New Jer- sey, William Alden Smith of Michigan, Prince of Illinois, Driggs of New York, Powers of Vermont and Lawrence of Massachusetts. Mir. Driggs' speech at- tracted unusual attention, being that of a Democrat who opposed his party asso- ciates on this question. His declaration in favor of the gold standard was bold and unequiyocal The bill was opposed by Messrs. Newlands of Nevada, Shaf- roth of Colorado, Cochran of Missouri and Sims of Tennessee.
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-14
Outlook For Quay Not Good.

Washington, Dec. 13.-The action of the Republican caucus committee in fail- ing to make provision for MT. Quay's as- signment to senate committees is re- garded as very significant in view of the understanding heretofore that his com mittee places would be reserved for him. The impression is gaining ground that 1t will not be possible to secure a ma jority vote kt favor of seating Mir. Quay on Governor Stones certificate. A week ago it was said that his friends could count with certainty upon 60 votes. Now 1t is admitted that even a majority of the Republicans are not pledged for him and that the only possible chance for seating him lies in the ability of his friends to secure the negative assistance of Democratic senators by prevailing upon them to be absent when the vote is taken, thus reducing the number neecs- sary to make quorum.