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CURIOUS Fh6TS.

The varieties OF stamps now
current in the world number
13, 81. England has 13l, her
colonies 3,S43. The United
States has 26S different kinds,
the Republic of Salvador 272.
A very curious thing has
happened to the trees on one
side Of an avenue in Brussels.
They developed the singular
habit of shedding their leaves
in August, and budding and
even blossOming again in Octo-
Der. On the other side of the
avenue the trees retain their
foliage until late in autumn.
Botanists are inclined to see in
this an effect of current leakage
from the electric railway.
Just when the day became
divided into hours is not
known; nor is the process ex-
planned. The Greeks and Ro.
mans measured time by the
water glass and the sun dials.
The hourglass filled with sand
was the outgrowth of these YES
sells from which the water
dripped through tiny openings.
The maidens of Denmark
never experience the pleasure
Of receiving a diamond engage
ment ring. They are presented
with a plain gold band, which
is worn on the third finger of
the left hand. On the wedding
day the bridegroom changes
the ring to the right third fin
ger, which is the marriage fin
ger in that country.
One of the happiest places in
the world is said to be located
at Orsa, in Sweden. The COM
munity has, in course Of a gen
Grafton, sold nearly s., 900, 900
worth of trees, and by means
of judicious replanting has
provided for a similar income
every thirty or forty years. In
consequence of this commercial
wealth there are no taxes.
Railways, telephones, etc., are
free, and so are schoolhouses,
teachings, and many other
things.
The walking fish" of Santa
Catalina channel, California,
is a member of the pediculati
tribe, and has congeners among
the gulf weed of the Mexican
gulf. It's pectoral fins are
shaped so as to serve for legs,
and it can rest on them so as
to snap its prey. 1t builds a
nest of seaweed.
Some odd things happen
in Cuba. When a man wishes
a fence around his yard or field
he doesn't build it, he plants
it and 1t grows, too. First he
cuts a great bundle of pinion
twigs, then he scratches a little
trench where he wants his
fence to run, and finally he
sticks in the twigs in a row a
few inches apart. The soil of
Cuba is so rich and the weather
so warm and moist that directly
the twigs take root, throw out
branches and leaves, and pres
emily there is a dense hedge of
pinion trees enclosing the field.
And there are no nails to drop
out here nor boards to fall
down and let in the cattle, and
the fence is good for a hundred
years.
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Call for it. Bottled by the Arling-
ton Bottling Co., q and X street,
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been burned and the remains Of Patrick
Quinn and Byrd Gilmore, employees, were
found in the debris They were killed
by the explosion Of an oil tank which
started the fire Tho loss.to the railroad
company will amount to 500, 600 Twelve
engines were destroyed.
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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-11-30
A RAFTING FIRE.
An Old Soldiers story of Raw Rec
cruits' Work with Mngn-
zine Rides.

The civil war was fought almost to
its close with the Springfield muzzle-
loader, but some of the last union regi-
ments were armed with the Henry
rife, then comparatively new, a l5-
shooter, with magazine which had to
be taken out to be refilled. Some of
the things that happened after one regi-
ment was armed with Henrys are de-
scribed below in the words of an cid
soldier, says the Youths Companion.
my old regiment" said he to r. B.
Townshend, an English writer who has
lived in the west, got most terribly
used up in one of them last campaigns
before Richmond, and there wasn't
more'n so of us left that wasn't either
dead of wounds or sick or invalided out
of the service. So what did they do but
send us back to the base and reorganize
us with fresh lot of officers and about
900 newly drafted men.
"They were pretty poor lot. / tell
you, us fellers as had had four years
of it and knew what soldering was,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-11-30
.vk1atLQ;d:As
If E1lEI[l E1lEIItf[|llIlE2a|EI::Z
BRAVE IN THE RANKS.
But as an Omcer This Young Sol
dier Was Lnmentnb1c
Failure.

"Most good officers would make ex-
cellent soldiers" murmured the old
staff officer, but all brave soldiers
would not make fine officers-no not by
a big sight"
The time was just after supper, but
the old soldier lay back with one leg
thrown over the arm of his easy chair,
and his face almost hidden behind the
cigar smoke. The light, turned down,
threw the dim, uncertain shadows of
misty past about the room. Battalions
OF shadows chased each other over the
walls, and, through the cigar smoke,
charging squadrons rushed batteries
placed high upon the ceiling. Itwas the
time for a story. Both the colonel and
his Boswell recognized that, says the
Louisville Courier-Journal.
81 was thinking of child knew in
Longstreet's corps" said the colonel,
simply. "He was just Is, and chap to
be proud of. Longstreet saw him about
the second fight. The general had rid
den to the front, and there, far ahead
of the line, was the boy. He was about
the size of a woodtick, but he made
enough noise for brass band. The
men were crouching and hiding behind
cover, but to see that Lad you would
not have thought there was a tree or
a rock in hundred miles. Every time
his gun went off it would Almost knock
him over. Then he would rub his shoul-
der, all the while jumping up and down
and shouting: Give 'em hi, boys!
Give 'em h-l!'
swell, that time I'VE give 'em HI
and, in the charge, the boy was the
drst one over the breastworks. His
commander was overjoyed to see it.
After the fight the general sent for the
youngster. The lad came and stood at
attention before his officer as straight
as you please. Gen. Longstreet COM
p.imented him on his bravery. Then he
said: And why are you fighting, my
son?'
"'Why, to be an officer, of course,
SIR replied the little hero.
"'All right, I'll make you a lieuten-
ant
SIN week not an officer in the army
could strut like the new lieutenant.
"Then we had another fight. The
bullets began to whistle and to sing,
and the new lieutenant showed signs of
nervousness. He did not shout: Give
EN- h-r this time, but looked all white
and scared. OF sudden he dropped
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-11-30

we felt mighty sick at being paraded
with all them last sweepings of the
draft.
"Well, they took our old Springfields
away from us, and armed the regiment
with them fine new brass-mounted
Henry magazine rifles, and sent us right
to the front.
81 liked the new gun well enough;
'twasn't bad gun, the Henry; you
hear me talk! But what and my old
chummies didn't relish was the notion
o. going into action alongside of them
900 raw recruits. We hadn't much use
for them, you bet! But there was no
help for it, and the general he showed us
right along to the front. and then them
recruits had to go under fire for the
first time.
Forward says somebody, and we
run forward till we come to pasture
with a fence on the far side, and wood
| beyond it. There was a good few rebel
sharpshooters in that wood, and right
away they begun to belt few shots
into us. We'd ought to have run on,
but we all stopped.
"'Fire!' says somebody. And then
you'd ought to have heard them raw
recruits whaling away. Every last man
| of them had his magazine emptied in
about 25 seconds. Then come a lull,
for they'd all got to stop firing to onct,
and pull out their magazines and fill
up with Is more cartridges.
"And in that lull what dye reckon
we heard?
"Why," said the old soldier, in answer
to his own question, "a noise like hail
storm over in them woods where the
rebs were. 1t was only the leaves and
the small twigs falling down from the
high tops of the trees where them re-
cruits' bullets had gone.
81 reckon they must have fired about
$4,000 rounds up there. Fell down just
like rain, them leaves did. You see, fell
lers like that, when they're excited, are
dead sure to fire too high.
Nor they didn't scare them rebs,
neither! Why, one of them helloed
across the pasture to us: % Yankr
swell, many a day I've talked with
'em like that before, across the field o.
battle, and so I sung out back: What
is it, Johnny? Do you surender?'
"'Surrender-no"c calls out the reb.
But, o Yank,' says he, say! Where
d'you get them coffee -mills?'"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-11-30

purpose of putting through the big
combination that the Northern Pa
cific voting trust has been dissolved.
There is to be no consolidation or
leasing of one property to another,
for NIessrs. Hill and Morgan recog-
nize that the laws of certain western
states would not permit of such a
thing.
"Mr. Morgan and Mr.. Hill, acting
with the Deptsche bank of Berlin,
which has always been large owner
of Northern Pacific stock. have pooled
their interests in Northern Pacific and
have recently greatly added to their
holdings of its shares until they now
have n majority in the great pool.
This is to be turned over to the Great
Northern, giving the latter control of
it's rival.
1.-The Great Northern, it is believed,
will pay for this huge block of North
ern Pacific stock by the issue of new
Great Northern common stock or by
means of new security yet to be de-
termined.
"Nr. Hill and several of his friends
will enter the directory of the North
ern Pacific, some of Mr. Morgan's as
sociates in the Northern Pacific will
be elected directors in the Great
Northern, and Union Pacific interests
will also have representatives in the
boards of the other two northern
railroads.
at is in furtherance of this colossal
deal that Mr.. Hill has decided to re-
linquish the presidency of the Great
Northern to his son-in-law, Samuel
Hill, who is now general manager of
the company, Mr.. Hill will remain as
chairman of the board of directors"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-11-30
Hunter McGuire and the Sheen.

DR.. Hunter Holmes Mcclure, dead at
the age of G5, was medical director of
the army of the Shenandoah valley and
of the Second army corps during the
civil war, and being on Stonewall Jack
sons staff, was closer to that brave
soldier than any other man in the
army, says the New York Press. One
incident of his career is amusing. He
was anxious to get into Richmond, and
the Northern troops were anxious to
keep him out. One night he came upon
body of confederate cavalry en- route
and in rout. The Yankees had just
sent it flying for shelter behind stone
fences. What sheep are these?", Nc
Guire cried, giving the order to halt and
reform. The cavalrymen answered.:
"Baah, baah, baah!" from their hiding
places. Thereafter throughout the con-
flict whenever any of that command
came within sight and sound of Nc
Guire the welkin was made to ring with
"Baah, baah, baah!" The doctor deliv-
cred a speech before the confederate
veteran camp in this city several years
ago, and as he left the hall battered
member whispered in his ear: "'Baah,
baah, baah!' Doctor: how about those
sheep before Richmond?"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-11-30

his sword. Right before Gen. Long
streets eyes the boy soldier ran away.
THE general summoned him after
the battle. The lieutenant came, fear
full and penitent.
"'Do you know I should have you
shot, sir?' thundered the officer.
"'Yes, SIR replied the boy. 4 don't
know why l did it, but l just ran. /
couldn't help it, sir. Shoot me if you
want to, or give me my gun, and I'll
win my straps again
For a minute the general stared at
his impudence, then said: III do it.
"In the next fight was at the front
with Longstreet. There was that boy,
not boy, but fiend of battle, shout
ing, cheering, whooping, at the very
front in every charge. Two men had to
drag him away when we were forced
back.
after the fight Longstreet promptly
had his straps returned to him. Again
the youngster went in as an officer
and again he ran. For the second time
Longstreet put the boy back in the
ranks in disgrace, only to reappoint
him after fight. AS usual, the boy
lieutenant ran.
"Then, before he could be summoned
ne sought out the generals tent. Long
street looked at him sourly.
"'What do you want?
"The lad flung his sword on the
ground and tore the straps from his
shoulders. Take your d-n old sword, ;
he said. 4 wouldn't have it. I'm going
back in the ranks And he stalked
proudly from the presence of the
astounded general and his staff.
"Three days later boy hero fell,
yards in advance of a charging gray
line"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-11-30

toms, and no woman should allow
herself to reach such n perfection Of
misery when there is absolutely no
need of it. The subject of our por-
trait in this sketch, Mrs. Williams Of
Englishtown, Nj, has been entirely
cured of such illness and misery by
Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, and the guiding advice of Mrs.
Pinkham of Lynn, Mass.
No other medicine has such a record
for absolute cures, and no other medi-
cine is "just as good" Women who
want a cure should insist upon getting
Lydia Z. Pinkhan's Vegetable Com
pound when they ask for it at store.
Anyway, write letter to Mrs. Pink
ham at Lynn, Mass, and tell her all
your troubles. Her advice is free.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-11-30
BIG RAILROAD DEAL.
Northern Pacific About to Pass Unde,
the Control of It's old RivnI, the
Great Northern.

The New York Mail and Express re-
Gently printed the following:
1.-TWO gigantic railroad deals, involv.
ing the Northern Pacific, Great North
ern and Union Pacific on the one hand
and the Atchison and Southern Pacific
systems on the other, have just been
completed and will shortly be an
nounced. This statement is officially
made by one of the highest executive
officials of the Northern Pacific rail
way, who admits his company is about
to pass under the control of the Great
Northern.
president HILL of the Great North
ern, is acting in close harmony with
j. Pierpont Morgan, who is the chief
factor in the management of the
Northern Pacific, and it is for the
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-11-30

distinguished list of Catholic prelates
that ever visited that city at one time
The cathedral spires rise to u height
of 21s feet. The transept has edpth
of 10 feet and is little more than
so feet in width The floor is of marble
and the seating capacity is 1,1O0. The
old cathedral was destroyed by fire on
February 6, 1898. The walls were left
standing and the new cathedral has
been butt directly on the site and along
the architectural lines of the old. The
building is Gothic in design, is abso-
lutely fireproof and cost between $3.50,
900 and 100000. The main altar, which
is entirely of marble, is gift from the
priests of the United States to the mem.
ory of the late Rt. Rev. Bishop Thomas
A. Becker, who was in control of the
diocese at the time of the destruction
of the church by fire. There are other
gifts from members of the cathedral
that add greatly to the beauty Of the
interior.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-11-30

A number of Austrian manufac-
turers have recently formed an asso-
citation for insur-
ance aga n t
strikes. 1t is the
object of the association to indemnify
its several members for all losses sus-
tanned by them from unjust strikes
which may break out in their respec-
tive establishments, whether voluntary,
sympathetic, or forced. Each member
is to pay weekly premium equal to
from three to four per cent. of the
amount of his pay roll. The indemnity
to be paid to him in case of strike is
to be, tentatively, so per cent. of the
wages paid to his employees for the week
next preceding the suspension of work.
1t is provided, however, that no in
demnity shall be paid if committee
of confidential agents appointed by the
association shall, after full investiga-
ton of all the circumstances, find the
strike a justifiable one.
1t is worthy of note that a report
upon and discussion of the subject I'm
surance against strikes" forms prom
inent feature of the programme of the
national convention of Austrian manu-
facturers, to be held this month.
1t appears that this movement of in-
dustrial employers is not confined to
Austria. 1t is reported that similar
insurance association, though on n
smaller scale, has been organized in
Leipzig. Both the Austrian and Ger
man associations, it appears, recognize
in principle the justness of strikes;
which is, at least in this country, an
important concession to labor. Wheth-
er this recognition will have any prac-
tical result, remsins for the present n
matter of conjecture.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-11-30

The delay in obtaining the British
concession for the proposed railway
line from the Syri-
Ne" an const at Haifa
syri"' to the city of Da-
mascus seems now to be at an end.
1t was supposed that valid conces-
s:an had been granted, and surveying
sud other preliminary work was going
on. when it was claimed that one of
the official signatures to document
relating to the concession was in dis
pute. The British embassy at Con-
stantinople has been at work upon the
matter, and it is now believed that
the question is satisfactorily settled.
The proposed line is to be of single
track and is TO be about 1870 miles .ong.
The most profitable business in sight
will be the carrying of wheat from the
fertile Hauran district to the coast.
The road will also be comp stitor for
the through traffic which now goes
over the narrow-gauge road from Da-
mascus to Beirut, and it will have u
distinct advantage over the latter ON
account of its easier grades.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-11-30
A BEAUTIFUL CHURCH.
snvnnnah's New Cathedral One of the
Finest Gothic Edihces In the
Country.

The most important church service
held in the United States for many
years was the recent dedication by
Most Rev. Sebastian Martinelli, arch
bishop of Ephesus and papal delegate
to the United States, of the Cathedral
of ST. John the Baptist at Savannah
Ga. 1t attracted to the city the most
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-11-30
DO YOU FEEL LIKE THISp
Pen Picture for Women.

"I am so nervous, there Is not q
well inch in my whole body. 1 am 30,
weak at my stomach and have ineii-
gestion horribly, and palpitation of
the heart, and am losing flesh. This
headache and baclache nearly kills
me, and yesterday nearly had hyster-
les; there is a weight in the lowerDart
of my bowels bearing down all the
time, and pains in my groins and
thighs; cannot sleep, walk, or sit,
and believe l am diseased all over
no one ever suffered as / do"
This is description of thousands Of
cases which come to Mrs. Pinkham's
attention daily. An inflamed and ul-
cerated condition of the neck of the
womb can produce all of these symp-
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-11-30
Hnd Fun with the Police.

A waggish stranger complained to
the police of Salina, Kan, that a resi-
dent of that town had feeced him out
of $40 bill. After the police had spent
a day hunting for the rogue, and finally
located the suspected man, it suddenly
dawned upon the sleuths that there are
no $40 bills.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-11-30

No matter how poor a native of the
Hawaiian islands may be, he is never
seen begging. The only beggars there
are chiefly the impoverished Portu.
guese residents.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-11-30
Very Pompous.

Quinn--such pomposity in the army
is disgraceful.
DeFonte-Pomposity?
"Yes; since Finn has been promoted
to corporal he objects to his letters
being marked private for fear people
may think that is still his rank
Chicago Daily News.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-11-30
Friendly Consideration.

"Did the girl encourage you any?"
"Well, when l called she didn't ap-
pear herself, but she sent her mother
in to see me instead of her father."-
indianapolis Journal.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-11-30
He Knew Her.

Parke-It's great thing, old man,
to have wife that you can depend
upon.
Lane-It is, indeedl Yours that
way"
"Yes, sir! I know to an absolute
certainty that she will exceed her
allowance every month."-Pucif.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-11-30
When Fortune Frown.

Fortune is ofttimes kindest to those
on whom she frowns.-CAisago Daily
News.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-11-30

The first estimate of the beet-sugar
crop about to be garnered from the
No. sugar-beet fields of
200 the world has just
been published.
Though these figures have been very
carefully collected by most skillful
agents in every beet-sugar-producing
country, still they are to be considered
as only approximately correct.
They are as follows: