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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-09-22
SHOWS TREMENDOUS POWER.
Experiments with n Dynamite Shell
mt sandy HoOk-would Sink n Bat
tleshtp.


Experiments with n Dynamite Shell
nt sandy HoOk-Would Sink n Bat-
tleship.
At the Sandy Hook proving grounds
an experiment was made with n dyna-
mite shell which tended to prove that
If it had struck a battleship the lat
ter would have been sunk. The shell,
made from about 900 pounds of cast
steel and carrying bursting charge
of 129R pounds of explosive gelatine,
was fired from an ordinary 12-inch
rife at a piece of Hnrveyized steel 10
inches thick and specially treated,
placed 200 yards away at an angle OF
45 degrees to the line of fire. Behind
1t was a thick backing of oak, and be-
hind the oak was a snail mountain
of sand, the whole calculated to be
stronger than battleship's side. The
steel target was blown clear of the
oak backing, and II feet to one side.
The most destructive explosive was
used in the shell. 1t was composed of
SO per cent. of nitroglycerin, s per
cent. of guncotton as an absorbent,
and per cent. of camphor. 1t is es-
timated to be 25 per cent. more power
ful than No. dynamite.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-09-22
Lntest in Shower nathr.

A Scotchman was once advised to
AXE shower baths. a friend explained
to him how to fit up one by the use
of cistern and colander, and Sandy
accordingly set to work and had the
thing done at once. Subsequently he
was met by the friend who had given
him the advice, and asked how he
enjoyed the bath. MAN." said he
lit was fine. liked it rale weel, and
kept myself quite dry, too" Being
asked how he managed to take the
shower and yet remain quite dry, he
replied Gracious, ye dinna, surely,
think was sac daft as stand ablow the
water withoot an umbrella?"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-09-22
which Wa. the BigamiEt.

A prominent resident of Chicago spending
his summer holidays in the eastern prov
inces dedicated to the memory of the ia
NOUS men and women who formed them
selves into the philosophic workers and
dreamers of Brook Farm encountered in
the residence of Emerson two other promi-
nent residents of the city on Lake Michi-
gan, both of them judges of note and both
living on the West side The two jurists
were accompanied by three attractive ladies
unknown to the solitary prominent resident
who first claimed attention, and after an
interval of exclamation and greeting one of
the judges turned and with sweeping ges-
these are our wives. Chicago Chronicle.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-09-22
ONE WIFE SURELY ENOUGH.
Why Monognmy Has Come to BE the
Prevailing Matrimonial Prin-
ciple in This Country.

Margherita Arlina Hamm, the well-known
traveller and author, called when in China
upon the wife, or rather the wives, of a
great mandarin. Her visit partook of the
nature of festival, so novel was the ex.
perience to the Chinese women, whose lives
are passed almost entirely within the walls
of their yamen. They examined her cloth
ing, and were partly pleased and partly as
tonished at it. They were shocked by her
shoes, and especially by the fact that her
feet were not confined by bindings.
Finally one of them said, through the in
terPreter You can walk and run just as
well as a MANI"
why, certainly"
Can you ride pony as we'll as MANI"
"Of course"
Then you must be as strong as most
men"
yes, think am"
You wouldn't let man beat you, not
even your husband, would you?"
Not at all"
The Chinese woman paused, laughed, and
then said: Now | understand why foreign.
ers never take more than one wife. They are
afraid to."-Phiadelphia Post.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-09-22
couIdn,t KIN This indian.

A Wisconsin Indian was one of a
driving crew that broke big jam
above Sturgeon falls. He made the
desperate attempt of trying to cross
the river on log and, to the horror
of the spectators, was carried over the
falls. They are 40 feet high and con-
sist of two pitches and the rapids. OF
course, he was given up for dead, land
the driving crew thought it useless to
search the river for his body, as the
logs were piling over the falls at u
rapid rate. The next morning the In
dian walked into camp for breakfast.
He had been swept down the river and
up against the bank, where he managed
to crawl out. Finding only a few
scratches and bruises, but being, as
he remarked, rather tired" he lay
down and slept until daylight, and was
none the worse for his adventure.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-09-22
PROGRESS.

With time, comes progress and ad-
Vancement in all lines of successfully
conducted enterprises. Success comes
to those only who have goods with
superior merit and a reputation. In
the manufacture of laundry starch for
the last quarter of century j. c.
Hubinger has been the peer of all
others and to-day is placing on the
market the finest laundry starch ever
offered the public under our new and
original method.
Ask your grocer for coupon book
which will enable you to get the first
two large 10 cent packages of mis- new
starch, RED CROSS, TRADE MARK
brand, also two of the children's
Shakespeare pictures painted in twelve
beautiful colors as natural as life, or the
Twentieth Century Girl Calendar, all
absolutely free.
All grocers are authorized to give ten
large packages of RED CROSS STARCH,
with twenty of the Shakespeare pic
lures or ten of the Twentieth Century
Girl Calendars, to the first five purchas-
ers of the Endless Starch Chain Book.
This is one of the grandest offers ever
made to introduce the RED CROSS
laundry starch, j. C. Hubinger's latest
invention.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-09-22

geological gardens in London, as well
as a specimen of the Australian Ger
atodus), with their clay summer homes.
They are now arousing much interest
in scientific circles, as we'll as among
those interested in the strange meth
ods which nature finds for protecting
Ter creatures in all kinds of queer cir
cumstances. When placed in warm wa
ter the clay shell opens, as it would nat
orally at the first heavy rainfall in its
native haunts, and the eel-like fish
energies and becomes active at once.
The royal society of Queensland,
fearing the extirpation of these queer
fish, as so many have been killed by ex-
ploding dynamite in their native
streams, have planted a number of them
in various places, so that they are now
tob be found in many Australian streams.
They are certainly the queerest fish in
the world.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-09-22
eRANDFATHER's PORTRAIT.

A picture hangs upon the wall,
Downstairs In our hack-parlor hall;
Grandfather's portrait, and tits strange
How oft that pictures eyes will change.
Such knowing eyes that follow me.
And everywhere 1 go, they see.
Sometimes watch the open door,
And try to slip out quick, before
My mother sees, but that sharp eye
Stares at me so 1 can't pass by,
And looks so stern IL seems to say:
mo, Harry, no,
You shall not go
Out in the storm and snow to-dayw
wish some one would tell me why
can't escape that portraits eye.
For even when I'm out of sight,
Something will whisper: That's not right
Play fair, my boy, or grandpa's eyes
Will gaze at you in sad surprise.
And you had better lose your game
Than feel those eyes reproach and blame"
And when I'm playing with my ball,
And do not heed my mothers CALL
Those eyes, as plain as words, will say:
Co. Harry, go!
Boy, don't you know,
When mother calls, you should obey?"
But those strange eyes are never stern
When / hard lessons try to learn,
Or read to grandma, while she sits
Close by the bright log-fire and knits.
Or IL when little sister asks
My help 1 kindly share her tasks,
Or bring from school a good report,
And act manly part in sport,
And show in every way can
/ am an honest gentleman.
oh, then those dear eyes seem to say:
My pride and joy
Is this brave boy.
He's worth his weight in gold to-dayH'
Mary Elizabth Binyon, in Youths Com
panion.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-09-22
Strategy of n spendthrift.

A good story is told of a young man who,
besides being of the spendthift order, is
mimic and can initiate his fathers voice to
nicely. Not long ago the young man want
ed, without delay, some money to pay bill,
and he knew that his father would treat
his request with cold contempt. Waiting
till he knew that his father would be away
he, went to the telephone and rang up the
Office. calling for the cashier. The cashier
was forthcoming, and when he was at the
other end the young man initiated his sires
VOICE: 81 say, Blank, if that scapegrace son
of mine comes around and asks for SI0O,
don't give it to him, only give him $50"
The cashier promised that he would full
fill the commands. Not long after that the
son called at the Office and demanded $lOO.
He was refused by the conscientious cash
ier, and, apparently in anger, the young
man contented himself with the $50 When
the old man reached the office there was
scene.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-09-22
JOHN C. HUB1NGER.
Remarkable Career of n Well-ISnown
Western Capitalist, ManufHct-
urcr and Philanthropiat.

Among the leaders of the progressive
famous, Mr.. John G. Hubinger, of Keo,
kuk, Ia, reigns without peer. As
q manufacturer, as an enterprising cap
italist and as philanthropist his fame
has spread over many states, and his
financial enterprises have developed
many obscure towns into progressive,
thrifty and wide-awake cities. Mr..
Hubinger, although but AZ years of
age, can look back upon scores of COM
mercial victories, each one of which has
benefited mankind, for his liberality is
as bountiful as his business sagacity is
marvellous. He was born in New Or
leans, La, his parents being of French
and German origin. When he was four
years old, his family removed to Ken
-1ucky, in which state young Hubinger
received a public school education. AL
most before reaching mans estate he
secured patents on a number of val
liable mechanical inventions, thereby
laying the foundation of his present
fortune.
BY inclination and force of circum-
stances his attention was early direct
ed to the manufacture of starch by i'm
proved processes, and in the course of
time he became the head of a concern
having an annual business of millions
of dollars. But genuine ambition
never quite satisfied with existing con-
ditions, works ever toward perfection,
and after years of painstalling study
and research Mr.. Hubinger has made
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-09-22
Lanes Family HTeaicine.

Moves the bowels each day. In order TO
be healthy this is necessary. Acts gently on
the liver and kidneys. Cures sick head
ache. Price 25 and SOC.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-09-22

A fellow with nice string of game very
rarely comes into town by back alley
Washington Qa.) Democrat
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-09-22

writing to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass.
MRS. CORA gibson, Yates, Manistee
Co., Mich, writes:
"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM-Two years ago
l began having such dull, heavy, drag
ging pains in my back menses were pro-
fuse and painful and was troubled with
leucorrhea. l took patent medicines
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-09-22

"A CAPABLE mother must be healthy mother.
The experience of maternity be approached
- without careful physical preparation
Correct and practical counsel the expectant
be mother needs and this by
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-09-22

To Cure n Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refundmoney ifit fails to cure. Csc.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-09-22

1t is surprising how many worthless men
hold them.-Washingto Ua.) Democrat.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-09-22
Employment for the IDLE.

Almost anyone, when he can't think Of
anything else to do, eats something.-Wash-
ington Democrat.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-09-22

"Hello!" exclaimed the fish. 'Here to
stay?" NO." replied the worm; 81 Just
dropped in for a bite" - Philadelphia
Record
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-09-22

He tried to kiss me, judge" said the
female complainant.
Did he succeed% queried the court.
mo, sir"
Five dollars fine!" Numbered the
court, turning to the prisoner "Be more
careful next time. ."-Philadelph North
Arnarioop
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-09-22

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an A No
Asthma medicine.-W. h. Williams, An
tioch, ILL.,, April IL, 1894
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-09-22

In her apologies to her husband, WON.
an lays the blame of her fault on either her
affections or her neryes.-Atchison Globe.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-09-22

Some girls don't seem to think of much
blame them.-Washington Qa.) Democrat.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-09-22

Men are men; the best sometimes forget.
Shakespeare
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-09-22

Some men work hardest trying to accom-.
Dlish useless things.-Chicago Daily News
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-09-22

A quarresome man is always petty
man.-Atchison Globe.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-09-22

Halls Cntnrrh Cure
Is Constitutional Cure. Price. 75c.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-09-22

The more horse sense man has the less
he bets on the races.-Chicago Daily News.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-09-22

unable to become pregnant; (;
health is much improved, and
and pride of OUR home"
The times., 1899-12-17

The Senate Committee on Privileges and
Elections listened for over four hours yes
terday to arguments on the question as 10
whether Matthew S. Quay is entitled to
seat in the United States Senate on the ap-
pointment of Governor Stone of Pennsyl-
vania. 1t was stated after the hearing that
Mr.. Quay's chances for a seat had not been
increased.
At 10 o'clock, when the hearing COM
menced, the committee room presented an
animated appearance. Around the table in
the centre of the room sat the members of
the committee-Senators Chandler, Chair
man; Hoar Burrows, Harris, Pritchard,
Turley, Pettus, Cafery, and McComas
Around the walls Of the room on either
side were seated many OF the friends OF
the former Pennsylvania Senator, includ-
ing Senator Penrose, who remained close
observer Of the proceedings, and once or
twice interjected questions 10 the counsel
in opposition 10 Quay. At the foot of the
committee table We're seated counsel for
both sides including Attorney General Ell
kin Of Pennsylvania who pleaded in Mr.
Quays behalf The opposition was repre-
sented by former Senator Edmunds, Hamp-
ton l.. Carson, and George Wharton Pep
per. w j. Brennan and James A. Strana-
han presented a petition against the seat
inf Of Mr.. Quay from the Democratic
members Of the Legislature
Senator Chandler assigned Attorney
General EIlin TO an hour and a half open
ing argument in behalf of Mr.. Quay. A
similar allotment of time was made to the
opposition, and was filled jointly by Mr.
Carson and Mr.. Edmunds, after which
both sides INDUCED in a running debate
for another period Of the same duration.
Mr.. Elkin, who explained that he Off
cially represented his State and not an
individual interest in the present contro-
versy, based his contention for the seating
Of Mr.. Quay on the ground that the intent
Of both the State and Federal constitutions
was that the State should at all times be
fully represented in the Senate. He de-
clared that If the Legislature failed to
perform its duty in this respect as it had
in the present instance, il was the Gov
ernOr's duty TO appoint.
The Governor" he said. was the only
authority on his own duties that his in
depreciation Of the Constitution with refer
ence TO executive action, and his action
thereon, was the finality in a matter that
there was no one with authority to coun-
termand the Governors action, so far as
the State was concerned and that if the
Senate did so il was infringing on the
right of a sovereign State to be represent
ed in the National Legislature"
In opposition to this Mr.. Carson cited
the exact language of the State constitu-
ton, which says on this subject
In case OF a vacancy in the Office Of
United States Senator from this Common
wealth in a recess, the Governor shall
convene the two houses by proclamation
on notice not exceeding sixty days, TO ill
the same"
The fact that the Legislature failed 10
elect did not excuse the Governor from
calling an extraordinary session within
the prescribed time, continued Mr.. Carson
He declared the present case most
unique ore. Never before has the Senate
of the United States been asked TO recog-
uize the right of d Governor TO place upon
The times., 1899-12-17

it's floor as the representative of a sover-
eign State his appointee at the beginning
OF a term when the expiration OF the prior
term occurred during the session of the
Legislature-a vacancy which could be
foreseen and which the Legislature had an
opportunity to provide against.
Never before has a situation of affairs
been disclosed that a sovereign State has
been debarred OF her right to elect her rep
resentative to membership in this body by
the indifference on the part Of the State
Executive to the mandatory provisions Of
the constitution
Mr.. Carson concluded his argument as
follows:
Coming before you, as we do, repre-
senting a majority Of the State Legislature,
we are asking not only for protection; we
are asking for recognition of that right 70
have this great instrument Of government
which is the charter and the bulwark OF
the liberties of this country saved from
destruction. We are asking that when you
are asked TO stab the Constitution Of the
United States in a vital point you shall
not, at the same time, penetrate in vital
point the constitution OF the State of Penn
sylyania."
In his argument. MI Carson had shown
that the precedents of the Senate were
against seating Mr. Quay, and in follow
ing Mr.. Carson, former Senator Edmunds
reiterated these arguments with great
force. Following Mr.. Edmunds, w. j.
Brennan presented a brief representing
the protest of the Democratic Executive
Committee OF Pennsylvania against Mr..
Quay, and James Stranahan also presented
a brief in the same line. Mr.. Elkin closed
his argument, and during his conclusion
there was considerable interruption and
cross-Gring between members Of the com
mittee and opposing counsel.
After the arguments made have been
printed and considered further by the com
mittees, Il report viii be made TO the
Senate
The times., 1899-12-17

wife OF Frank Funk Of whom nothing
was generally known appeared upon the
stand yesterday as witness against that
individual in Criminal Court 10. ., in his
trial on the charge OF having murdered
William Il. Brooks. The deuouement was
sensational, as the woman, who was for
merly Jennie Beedenbeck, Of Philadelphia
swore that Funk had welded her under the
name OF Frank Findley at a time that he
had another wife living in Maryland, fact
that she discovered after the marriage had
been performed. The main point OF her
testimony FOR the prosecution was TO show
that Funk had intended 10 fee the city and
had asked her 10 send him a telegram as to
when and where he could meet her in Phil
adelphia, on the day after the murder
which she did.
The trial yesterday began al o'clock.
with a large crowd present in the court
room. including a number Of women. Dur
ing the proceedings much damaging evi-
dence was adduced against the prisoner,
but he sat through ii stoicaily, the most
telling points not having the slightest ef-
feet upon his demeanOr. Not even when
Detective Lacy testified 10 finding at
Lyuns Hotel 4S2 Pennsylvania Avenue.
the bloody clothes left there By Funk the
night OF the murder did the defendant
seem surprised. Nor did he move a muscle
or turn a shade paler when Chemist Ed
ward VI. Schaeher who analyzed the mat
ter which stained the clothing, stated that
81 had proved 10 be human blood and brain
tissue.
On the whole, 81 vas the worst day for
the defendant since the trial commenced.
The first witness called was Miss Maggie
Brooks. a daughter Of the murdered man.
She was self-possessed and testified with
great deliberation. She stated that on the
afternoon her father was killed and her
mother assaulted and robbed, she left her
home about O'Clock 10 go TO the home OF
her friend, Mrs. White. Before going.
however. she stopped at Mrs. CLARK
home few doors away, 10 enquire whether
she had returned from Baltimore.
Mrs Clark IS The defendants s sister, and
Il was al his request, Miss Brown states,
that she stopped there TO make the en-
quiry Ia explanation of this testimony the
witness said that on the morning OF the
day upon which her father was murdered,
Funk called at her home and asked her TO
make the visit u was then before noon.
and she complained TO the defendant that
IL was too warm 70 90 out. She told him.
however, that she would 90 later in the
day
ne defendant, Miss Brown states. en-
ctired particularly as to what time she
would call al Mrs. Clarks. and the witness
said she informed him that she would leave
her own homo about o'clock
The witness then went on TO tell OF her
own and the movements OF the members
OF her family Oh the day Of the murder
Her version OF the occurrences was sub
fsferrf531E the same IS thar given nv hor
mother and her sister. Mrs. Brown.
Detective Lacy, the next witness. testi-
fed that on June -, two days after the
murder. be went TO the Keystone Hotel.
conducted by John Lynn, al 482 Pennsyl-
vania Avenue. and there found the clothes
which Funk had discarded when he donned
the new suit which. il Is said, We're pur-