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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23

with a whirr of wings and warning
cries. The old birds were imported
from Tennessee, where thousands of
the luckless birds follow trail of
grain leading into wire-enclosed cor
raj and are then shipped to breeders.
In the center of each yard is a neatly
stacked pile of brush and straw which
affords native retreat for all the birds.
The English pheasants are very hardy,
and frolic in the snow and ice like
children, but the golden hover in their
houses in bitter cold weather.
Wallace also raises canaries on large
scale, and his aviary is an ideal place,
for the songsters never dream they are
imprisoned. Their breeding cage is a
building 15X20 feet, filled up with
branches and boughs, where they build
their nests like wild birds and their
play cage is 2OX3O feet. A red squirrel
with a splendid brush is their sole COM
panion.
Then there are fancy chickens. Gold
EN- Polish, with dazzling feathers that
look as if they had been dipped in gor-
geous dyes, and black Polish white
crested fowls, whose snowy bonners are
like nodding chrysanthemums, Fear
is unknown in the pleasantly, even the
timid quail comes at his whistle. He
will have large exhibit at the fourth
annual show of the Chicago poultry
and pet stock exhibition in January,
and expects to add to his fine collection
of first prize ribbons.
Taken as a whole, the pleasantly re-
fleets unbounded credit on its boyish
proprietor, who, in addition to having
the sole care of it, is finishing the
eighth grade course IL. the Oak Park
school.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23

are available. Regular communication
is had with the confederate leaders in
Virginia. and they are waiting only for
n definite, tangible opportunity to
strike. Such an opportunity would
come If the confederate army made an
advance toward Washington-a thing
they eSpect-or should the union army
meet with another serious reverse in
the east. If Beauregard had pursued
Mcdowell after the battle of Bull Run,
they would have risen then; and many
were the curses heaped upon him for
his failure, as they expressed it, ito
follow up his victory" They are con-
fident their chance will come, and if IL
does you can rest assured the attempt
will be made to make Baltimore, to use
their own language, "the barrier be-
tween the north and the national capi-
tal."'
"'What,' asked, do you union men
propose to do if the movement you an
ticipate is made?'
"'Burn the city, he replied. Just
as certainly as the Russians burned
Moscow, will we burn Baltimore if the
confederates here to take it out of the
union
"'How can you, so few, comparative
ly. in numbers, do this?'
"'Well, sir, we, too, are organized,
'and for this one purpose. In every part
of the city preparations have been
mede, and when the time comes hun
dred or more fires will be started at
once. Do you know what this is?' he
asked, taking from a closet a ball of
tow, cotton or oakum, about the size
of large cocoanut. 1T is n fireball,
thoroughly saturated with turpentine.
Plenty of these are ready, and at an un-
and thrown where they will certainly
prove effective. Oh, we know well
enough that we cannot resist the or
ganized confederates, but you can rely
upon it that only the ruins of Baltimore
will ever become a part of the slave
holding confederacy.'
"I never saw my old union-loving to-
bacconist after that evening, for not
long afterward 1 was sent to the army
in the southwest and remained there
until the end of the war. We all know
thaV paitlhore reHainea III the UNION
and was not burned; but we know, too,
that the confederate army never made
a serious advance on Washington, so
that the opportunity waited for by the
confederates in the Monumental city
never came. How much truth, if any,
there was in the old mans story must
therefore remain unknown. / only tell
the tale as it was told to men. Y.
Sun.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
MORGAN WAS WILLING.
The Confederate General Wanted
Free transportation to
Washington.

1t is not generally known, perhaps,
that Senator Morgan, of Alabama, was
once threatened with arrest for al
legged completely in the assassination of
Lincoln.
OF course, Senator Morgan was not
only innocent, but actually did not hear
of Lincoln's death until week after
it had occurred. He was then farmer
in Dallas county, his practice of the
law having been prohibited by the fed
eral authorities, and he was plowing
corn when he heard that an order had
been received by Gen. Macarthur at Sell
ma to arrest him and send him to Wash
ington for completely in the Lincoln
assassination. Senator Morgan went
into his house, attired himself in his
confederate generals uniform, with
starred epaulettes, belt, sword, and
other accouterments complete. Then he
saddled his plew horse and rode to
Selma, where he presented himself to
Gen. Macarthur.
Good morning, general" he said.
"Good morning, general" replied
Macarthur, recognizing Morgan's
rank. "To what am indebted for this
visit?"
II have come to be sent to Washing
ton," replied Morgan. II understand
you have an order to send me there"
Gen. Macarthur expressed surprise
to learn that the existence of the or
der was known, and smiled when Gen.
Morgan told him that eX-confederates
had not lost their habit of acquiring
information. Then he remarked that
the order would not be obeyed-or, at
least, not until there had been a reason
able delay. This did not suit Morgan,
who wanted to 60 to Washington to
present some claims for destroyed cot
ton, and was quite willing to travel at
government expense.
II want to make one request of you,"
said Morgan. when went into the
war l had $4,000 in gold in bank in
Selma. When 1 came back from the
war l found that my gold had given
place to $4,000 in confederate money!
With that $4,000 1 bought half box
of tobacco. With some of the tobacco
/ secured coffee and sugar and shoes
for my family, and the rest of it went
for II shoats. 1 kept those shoats un-
til they were fat enough to kill, and
now / have more meat than any other
man in Dallas county. When 1 go to
Washington, general, want you to put
a guard around my smokehouse."
General" replied Macarthur, laugh
ingiy, "you had better go home and
guard the smokehouse yourself, and,
by the way" he added, "the restriction
against your practice of the law will
be removed"
Senator Morgan went back to his
family and his pl~w, and he has never
heard anything of the order from that
day to is.-Washington Post.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
A Boys PHEASANTRY.
Makes Considerable Money In
Quite n Novel Way.

Wallace Evans, slender, 13-year-old
lad in knickerbockers, owns the largest
pleasantly in the west, selling 500 eggs
in season and Matching nearly as many
birds.
Such an enterprise, conducted by a
boy is generally q makeshift, but the
Evans pheasantry is perfect in con-
struction, having about 175x200 feet
under wire, with the latest improved
hatcher and houses. 1t is divided into
network of special yards, every gate
closing and locking automatically, so
there is no danger of the birds escaping.
The flock of gold pheasants is gor-
geous sight with their brilliant yellow
heads, capes of orange and blue, lined
with vivid green, scarlet bodies, burn
ished wings and long graceful tails, dot
ted with black. They are fad among
the fanciers, and their price is increas-
ing, as they now bring $50 pair.
The beautifully plumaged hen lays
80 eggs in season, which are worth
ten dollars dozen. He has large
number of English pheasants, furnish
ing a fine contrast to the golden beau
ties. They lay from so to rs eggs, which
are readily sold for five dollars a set
ting.
His covey of quails would make a
hunters heart leap, as they fly to cover
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
PRETTY WHITE HERON.
How Little BIRD Helps the Elephant
to Rid Himself of m An
noying Enemv.

What are these birds doing on the
elephants back? What is their object
in pecking and clawing at his hide
and seemingly trying their hardest to
annoy and distress the great brute?
'Tis rather an impudent and dangerous
proceeding, one would naturally think,
for, with one sweep of his powerful
trunk, the elephant could whisk them
all from his back and crush them to
nothingness. There are few curious
facts which will answer these ques-
tions.
Youmust know what parasites are.
Your dictionary or encyclopedia will
tell you that they are of two great
classes-those of the vegetable king
dom and those of the animal. In the
first division, or botany, as it is other
wise named, parasites are plants which
live directly on other plants, and
through their roots take their nourish-
ment from the larger growth. and not
from the ground. The orchids, Won
derful species of flower, of which there
are several hundred varieties in the
United States and several thousands in
the tropics, answer this description
partially, but though they live on trees
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
A HENTLEMANLY BOY.

A gentle boy, n manly boy
Is the boy l love to see:
An honest boy, an upright boy,
Is the boy of boys for me.
The gentle boy guards well his lips,
Lest words that fall may grieve;
The manly boy will never stoop
To meanness, nor deceive.
An honest boy clings to the right
Through seasons foul and fair;
An upright boy will faithful be
When trusted anywhere.
The gentle boy, the manly boy.
Upright and honest, too,
VIII always find host of friends
Among the good and true.
He reaps reward in doing good
Finds joy in giving joy.
And earns the right to bear the name
IA gentlemanly boy"
H. l.. Charles, in the Evangelist.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23

bitual use. Pushing toward me large
split-bottomed rocking chair, my host
remarked:
Here, for many years, / have been
accustomed to receive my friends, of
whom / had many, but am sorry to
say that now the number is sadly di-
minished.'
"'Why SOP I asked.
"'Because of differences of opinion, >
he replied. Il need not remind you of
the condition the whole country is in,
or tell you how completely men vary
in their ideas of duty. Nowhere is that
variance greater than here in Balti-
more, and nowhere is there greater dan
ger of its leading to a calamity that
may astonish the world
"'You surprise mel 1 exclaimed. 4
knew there was considerable secession
sentiment here, and that months ago it
exhibited itself openly, feading TO blood
shed on the streets, but thought all
that had passed away
"'By no MEANS he replied. The
southern sentiment in Baltimore is as
intense and bitter to-day as it ever was.
The apparent quiet is only on the sur
face. You are in the service of the
union, and it may be as well for you
to be informed exactly what the situa-
ton here is, for honestly assure you
it is critical After brief pause he
continued:
81 am New England man by birth,
h,tf fnr ho, N I
and done business here. This shop is
but small portion of that business. AS
tobacco merchant 1 am pretty gen.
orally known in the trade. When the
southern states seeded and the SYM
pathy of Baltimore was so openly
avowed in their favor 1 made up my
mind as union man that my career
as a merchant was over, and l shipped
to the northern cities about 100000
worth of goods. The interests 1 have
left here are not very important, but
this is my home, and am determined
to remain here, doing with my union
friends-and there is a goodly lot of
us-what we can to keep Baltimore
from becoming part of the southern
confederacy.
'Three-fourths of the people of Bal
timore are intensely southern in their
feelings and prejudices. All the slave
holders are so, and they are the lead
ing citizens. Following them is the
class which always toadies to what is
considered the aristocracy; and after
these comes large disorderly element,
known as the plug uglies, who are will
ing and ready to do anything that looks
like resistance to constituted authority.
Now, know beyond doubt that the
leading secessionists here are thorough
ly organized and are determined, the
first favorable opportunity that offers,
to declare openly for the new confed-
eracy ano carry Baltimore, certainly,
and Maryland, if possible, out of the
union
"'How is all this to be done p I in
quired.
"'Their plan is this: They know
every man upon whom they can rely,
and their strength is well understood.
They have clubs organized, which meet
regularly. The leaders have control of
plenty Of money, and supplies of arms
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
A Confederate'. Idea.

ITO succeed in war;" Gen. Mics OBJ
serves, sis to get ready before you
commence hostilities." One of the con-
federate generals in 1851 said his idea
of success was "to get there fustest
with the mostest." t."-Dteroit Free Press
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
Try Grnin-o, Try Grain-o,

package of GRAIN-O, the new food drink
that takes the place Of coffee. The children
may drink it without injury as well as the
adult. All who try it like it. GRAIN-O
has that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java,
but it is made from pure grains, and the
most delicate stomachs receive it without
distress. IA the price of coffee. Is cts. and
25 cts. per package Sold by all grocers.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
An AII-Year Resort.

The Crescent Hotel, Eureka Springs, Ark,
opens March !, 1900. A most desirable, at
tractive and convenient resort for health
and pleasure seekers. Ideal climate, pure
Parkling water, best accommodations.
Through Sleepers via Frisco Line. Write
for particulars to Manager Hotel or to any
representative of Frisco Line.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
I:1l,t',stI;'dE|,gi;yy :1l yEsl So
lsA ,kS |+NSSSAES
9SE~S n
UNION PLOT IN BALTIMORE.
Preparations 10 Burn the City In 1861
IfIt Fell Into the Hands of
the Confedcrntes.

During The first year of the war;"
a grizzled colonel remarked, while re-
calling incidents of the great rebellion,
"business connected with the recruit
ing and equipping of volunteers in
Pennsylvania took me frequently to
Washington, and, as the hotels in that
city soon became crowded and uncom-
Portable, | made il custom to stop at
Barnum's, in Baltimore, remain over
night there and run over to the capital
In the morning, arriving at the war de-
partment by the time it VIZ S open for
business. Sometimes this arrangement
was repeated in n modified form, on
the northern journey, and thus passed
many nights during 1861 in the famous
old hotel of the Monumental city. Near
it was large tobacconist's shop, where
discovered a superior grade of cigars
was sold, and of this shop / became a
regular customer. Ordinarily / was
served by young salesman, but fre-
quently saw in the shop an old gentle
man who, presumed, was the proprie-
tor. One day was rather surprised by
the old gentleman's stepping forward
to wait on me himself. After 1 was
served he said:
'If you are not in hurry, sir, 1
would be pleased to have you walk into
my private Office and have a smoke with
me-
II readily assented, and he led the
way to a room at the rear of the store,
separated from it by glass partition,
plainly but comfortably furnished, and
having the appearance of long and ha-
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
Spider Plague in Japan.

Spiders are serious plague in Japan.
They spin their webs on the telegraph
wires, and are SO numerous as to cause
a serious loss of insulation. Sweeping
the wires does little good, as the spiders
begin all over again.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23

The homeliest man in congress is Eddy, of
Minnesota. He rather glories in the distinc-
ton of ughness, especially as all his other
characteristics are enviable. During his last
campaign the enemies of Mr.. Eddy charged
him with being double-faced. He met the
charge in manner that dsarmed all crit
icism. "Great heavens" said Mr. Eddy to
his audience, "do you think that if l had two
faces would wear the one am showing you
now 2''-Aruonaut
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
Criticising n Professor.

Kansas university once posted this notice:
"In communicating with themselves the
students will whisper as often as possible" :"
He was Mortified next morning to find this
written under his notice: "That is to say,
talk to yourself in whispers as much as you
can."-Chicago Chronicle.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
Florida. West indies and Central America.

The facilities of the Louisville & Nash.
vile Railroad for handling tourists and
Cuba, Porto Rico, Central America, or for
Nassau, are unsurpassed. Double daily
lines of sleeping cars are run from Cincin-
natl, Louisville, Chicago and St. Louis
through Jacksonville to interior Florida
points, and to Miami, Tampa and New
Orleans, the ports of embarkation for the
countries mentioned. For folders, ETC., write
Jackson Smith. d. P. A, Cincinnati. o.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
Boer Horses Well Trained.

The Boer horses are remarkably well
trained animals, and when the Trans.
vaalers desire to form an ambush or
firing line, their horses are taught to
remain stationary as soon as they feel
the reins dropped over their necks.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
As eper thy friend,

When catarrh has reached the chronic
stage, Of course it has gone beyond the
reach of all local remedies. Nothing but
asystemic remedy can reach it. Peruna
is the only remedy yet devised to meet
such cases. Peruna eradicates catarrh
from the system. Itdoes its work quiet
ly, but surely 1t cleanses the mucous
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
John Epans, South Wabash, Ind.

membranes of the whole body. 1t pro-
duces regular functions. Peruna re-
stores perfect health in a natural way.
No one should neglect to procure one
of DR.. Hartman's free books on ca
tarrh, sent to any address by The Pc
runa Medicine Company, Columbus,
Ohio
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
Florida and Cuba.

Write to j. c. Tucker, G. N. Agent, Big
Four Route, 234 Clark ST., Chicago, Ills, for
full information as to Low Rate Excursion
east, via Cincinnati, Lo,.isville, Asheyille,
Atlanta, Jacksonville and East and West
coasts Of Florida, as may be desired.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
Flat Comfort.

Mrs. Flatte-What do you suppose they
are leaving load of ice down at the door
for?
Mr.. Patiently, that's what they heat
the fiat with, isn't it?-Detroit Free Press.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23

For the last ten years there has been
an increase of 1000 annually in the
number of Great Britain's insane.
Since 1883 Britain has ruled India
and its 3OO,ooo,ooO of people, its 1,6OO,-
900 square miles of territory, and its
revenue of from s4OO,Ooo,O0O to $780,
100000 year.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23

Wife-John, you have very annoy
ing habit of saying whats that?"
whenever you are spoken to. Can't you
break yourself of itp
Husband (reading) - Eh-what's
that?". -Tit-Bits.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23

The eccentricity of genius is one thing;
che foolishness of mediocrity quite another.
1t is one thing to have your farm muddy now
Hudor Genone.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23

No word is oftener on the lips of men than
friendship" and, indeed, no thought is
more familiar to their aspirations. All men
are dreaming of it. 1t is the secret OF the
uniyerse-Thoreau
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23

A Dose in Time Saves Nine of Hale's
fIouey of Horehound and Tar for Colds.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23

To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Qunine Tablets. All
druggists refund money ii it fails to cure. 25c.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
MRS. POLLY EVANS, LIFELONG FRIEND OF PERUNA

nrrS' fV1hf EVANS, A IIFE'IUNG FRIEND OF PERUNA.
My 1fe ony EOan) she feels entirely of Systemic
caah of eny years standg Size nearly SIR bottles of y
e1ceen medicine Prna. directed and feel ey Handful the
for thy Kindness and de. Size did not quea she
ao0 7qeoe cured her of grippe. qan tell thee
there has been great deal of ana aed here last e Peuna does
that Is afflicted d7yMc re
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23

Why can't somebody give us list of things
which everybody thinks and nobody says,
and another list of things that everybody
says and nobody thinks?-Oliver Wendell
Holmes.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23

A man is seldom sidetracked to success
Chicago Dispatch.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23

Ignorance is blank sheet on which We
may write; but error is a scribbled one on
which we must first erase.-Colton.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23

Some people enjoy any weather but the
kind prevailing Dispatch.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23

hou Cnn Get Aliens Foot-Enso FkEE.
Write today TO Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy,
N. Y, for FREE sample of Aliens Foot
Ease, powder to shake into your shoes. It
cures chilblains, sweating, damp, swollen,
aching feet. 1t makes New or tight shoes
easy. A certain cure for Corns and Bun
ions, All druggists and shoes stores sell it, 25c
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23

Silent neighbors make a desirable neigh
borhood.-Chicago Daily News.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23

A Blessing. Topeka has deaf mute bar
her
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
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 head.
ache. Price % and SOC.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23

bitual use. Pushing toward me large
split-bottomed rocking chair, my host
remarkad.
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for the election of delegates to the Third
Congressional District Convention.
a Democratic mass-meeting was held
after the adjournment of the court, and
resolution was offered by Hon A. X
Leake Ind unanimously adopted, en-
dorsing the course in Congress of Cap
tn John Lamb. Captain Lamb was
invited 10 address the meeting, which he
did very handsomely.
nIr Jefferson Wallace was also pres
ent. and upon invitation made a short
address.
A resolution offered by Mr.. P a. L.
Smith was adopted, calling upon the mem
bers of the County Committee to meet
and order an election of its SUCCESSORS to
be had on the same day and way as the
delegates to the Congressional Conven-
ton.
At meeting of Dover Lodge. No. rs
a. +. and A NJ. held at Maidens last
night. the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year:
Dr. A F. thurman. worshiDful master;
e G. Holland, senior warden; j. r. Hop
kins, junior warden: II. d. Ragland, sec
Rotary: J. "A Tilman. treasurer; G. II
Powell senior deacon: R. a. Dudley.
junior deacon: II. D. Rasland, chaplain !:
W J. Wright. tile: J. 7. Tucker and
L. \. Jennings. stewards.