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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1902-08-28
Sheets and Pillow Cases.

Ready toruse. What the use OF cutting
and sewing when the made up article can
be had for about the same price you would
pay for the material. Pillow cases at Sc
up to 40c. Sheets at 47c up to G0c, ac-
cording to the quality of muslin.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1902-08-28
TOWELS

of all kinds and prices, fine damasl
towels with either fringe or hemstitched
berders at SOC to $50 pair. Ask to see
the New !'Bubdry" bath towel It's a
now idea in towels
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-28
YOUTH IN OLD AGE.
Centcnnrinn who Was rs Straight {
and sprightly ms n Young
Man.

Consider this picture-a twentieth
century, concrete picture of old age.
According to writer in Good Health,
a photographer who made a portrait
of Goddard Ezekiel Dodge Diamond, of
San Francisco, Cal, on his hundredth
birthday, thus describes him, says
Success: Expecting SO old gentle
man to be very feeble, on the day APP
pointed for this sitting, 1 made prep
arations accordingly. 1 covered my
skylight with cloth, thinking that eyes
at that age would not be able to stand
the light. / remember, also, placing
an easy chair ready for the sitting.
Presently my friend came in with an
other gentleman, and announced the
arrival of Mr.. Diamond. asked them
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-28
EASTER EGG-ROLLING.
One Day I'm the Year the Little Folks
May Play in the Pres1-
dents Yard,

In the Woman's Home Companion
Walden Fawcett gives a lively de-
scription of the childrcn's egg-rolling
carnival which takes place every year
in the presidents yard:
"The event of the day-the climax
looked forward to by the older folks
as well as the juvenile visitors
comes when the president, who has
from time to time all day peeped out
at the glad gathering, steps out on
the veranda of the white house and
bows in greeting to the sea of little
upturned faces. Then as the band
strikes up some patriotic air the
youngsters all shout Justify and clap
their hands, and as likely as not
testify their appreciation in some of
these unique unconventional ways so
dear to the hearts of youth, and
which are prone to make the digni-
tary on the portico laugh outright.
"The one element of seriousness
which characterizes this great outing
you may discover as you stroll down
to the little building which ordinari-
ly serves as a central station for the
policemen who guard the white house
grounds. For this one day, however,
the watchmen's house is transformed
into an asylum for lost little folks.
Hither the big blue-coated officers
bring the little tots who chance to
go astray in the great medley of
humanity, and here a nurse soothes
and comforts the tiny weeper until
the inevitable anxious mother ap-
pears. At a recent egg-rolling festi-
val there were 81 lost children in
the little habitation at one time, but
mothers and nurses so universally
understand where to seek for missing
little ones that scarcely any confu-
sion is caused by these separations"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-28
"My forgiveness, phil,, sne ex-

MY forgiveness, PHIL" 6hc cx-
claimed; and the old name sounded
good from her lips. at is who should
ask yours, for it was / who did the
wrong, not you. 1 had shut you out;
l had determined to forget you, and
had almost succeeded. And all these
days my heart has been hardened
against the good. 1 have been selfish,
so selfish. But it is over now; the flow
ers, Phil, my Easter lilies, they made
me see and understand. have asked
God to forgive me, too?"
He smiled at her without answering,
but she understood.
"We must both forgive" she said.
sand with your forgiving you must
also give"
She looked up.
"Will you give me-yourself?" he
questioned.
There was a glow in her eyes as she
put out her hand to touch his sleeve.
"Yes, Phil" "she said, quietly, though
don't deserve it. should have BEEN
punished more. Instead, am made
happy"
They drove home together in the
wagon, and Olivia laughed over it.
"See," she said, suddenly, as they
passed small house at the end Of
the village, at is the little cripple to
whom l took some flowers!"
The boy in the window waved HIS
hand and laughed to them, and the
blossoms by his side seemed to nod,
too.
"They have done so much good-the
lilies" said Olivia looking up into her
companions face. eve must have
them every year, Phil, you and H.
Woman's Home Companion.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-28
HOME OF THE EASTER LILY
Bermuda, Once Called "The Isle of
Devils" CurfOusIy Enough Bears
This Distinction.

There is q striking analogy in the
fact that Bermuda, the home of the
Easter lily, was called, on its discovery,
"the Isle of Devils"
Although the lilies of Bermuda-the
fields white with their satiny leaves,
the air heavy with their fragrance
have been known and loved by all vis-
itors to the isles of summer" they
did not become easter lilies" until
so recently as 1875. 1t is said that
they were introduced into the United
States in that year by an American
woman who brought few plants to
Philadelphia florist. Charmed by the
beauty of the flowers, he cultivated the
plants carefully from the buirs until
he had number. Other florists pur-
chased from him, then bulbs were inn
ported from Bermuda, and now the
lily is grown here profusely in all the
hothouses.
The tremendous growth in tho last
25 years in the custom of celebrating
Easter by decoration of churches and
homes has made expectation of the
bulbs one of the principal industries
of Bermuda, as the lily of that coun-
try became associated by natural Sc
lection" with Easter. Its beautiful
chalice, its delicacy of form and color,
it's mystic perfume, all tend to sug-
gest the fresh, pure beauty of spring
and its herald, Easter.
The lily fields are not exceedingly
large, as rule, and seldom contain
more than few acres. The largest
bulbs are sent to London and New
York, as they command the highest
prices in those cities. The bulbs Of
medium size also are exported, the
planters reserving only the smallest
| for their own use.-N. Y. Tribune.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-28

telling their story. She threw down
her book end sprang angrily TO her
| feet.
"Considerthe lilies! Consider the ILL
ies!" she cried. "It seems to me
am considering them whether / want
to or not! I'll try repeating the words
hundred times; they say that is the
way to lay such haunts!"
Back and forth she walked repeat
ing the words over and over; but the
charm failed. The perfume of the
lilies stole into her room, and their
message surged through her brain. as
she lay awake through the long night.
! She rose in the morning unrefreshed
by sleep, but with mind at rest. Aft
er breakfast she said to Jane Sim
mons her old housekeeper "Jane, can
you harness Prince into the open
wagon?"
"Why. yes. of course kin; but what
are you going t. do with him on
Sundays" asked Jane, with the famil-
iarity born of 90 years faithful serv-
ice.
you'll see" was the smiling an
Swer. Inc smile was as rare as tne
flushed face and elated manner. Jane
stared few moments, then went re-
luctantly to the stable.
"Now help me put these lilies into
the wagon" was Olivias next com
mand. The lilies were followed by
palms, ferns and Towering plants un-
til the wagon was full; then Olivia
drove away, and Jane gazed after her,
| muttering:
"She's either gone clear out Of her
senses, or else" Jane paused, "she's
come into them; nov, which is it?"
There was more astonishment than
| reverence in the faces of the congre-
CATION assembled in the old meeting
house that Easter morning. Olivia sit
ting in the Prescott pew! Oliva's lilies
pertaining the air, her flowers making
| the dingy room beautiful! What could
| have worked the miracle?
Olivia was outwardly calm and atten-
| tive; in reality she was thinking of the
little cripple who had that morning
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-28

She's never been to church since and
she and Phil never made up"
"What has become of Philip Eustis p"
"He went off out west some
where's. The old Squire died few
years ago, an late years 'Livia doesn't
so hardly anywheres."
"At any rate, think shall call upon
her" decided Mrs. Barr, as she at last
rose to go.
"You won't get any further than her
doorstep If you try" answered Mrs.
Saunders, laughing indulgently.
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, sure. When you ring, 'Liviall
come to the door; she won't ask you
in, but just stand there and freeze you
with her cold looks until you'll be glad
to go home"
"Mrs Saunders was not far wrong"
Mrs. Barr thought, as she was con-
fronted by Olivia, standing tall and
straight in the doorway. n look of in
quiry upon her cold, handsome face.
81 am Mrs. Barr, the minister's
Wife" she introduced herself, with an
embarrassed smile. MAY l come in
and talk to you few moments?"
In silence Olivia led the way to the
sitting-room. 1t was a chilly April day,
but the wood fire blazing upon the
hearth made the room warm and cheer
full. Soft carpets, rich hangings, we'll
filed bookcases and table piled high
with the latest books and periodicals
spoke of the occupants luxurious
tastes.
Olivia made no effort to break the
| silence, and at last Mrs. Barr said:
ever since ] came here | have been
hoping to meet you, Miss"
81 am not member of any church;
it has been many years since was in
church, and I never intend to go
again"
She spoke decidedly, but without
anger, and Mrs. Barr looked per-
picked.
81 am sorry, not alone for ourselves,
though with your abilities you might
do n great deal for us. but am sorry
for you, too, because you are losing
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-28

PAINTED IT AS HAVE SEEN IT. Many people
that what have painted They You have looked
through backned pectaces If bad why have other
painters also shown it in this way?'
reply Il have exaggerated nothing On the contrary,
things which have dare paint because they
voting Others have painted
from the official have from afar through field
glasses THEY HAVE NOT PAINTED WAR AS 1T is BE-
CAUSE THEY HAVE NOT HAD CLOSE VIEWS OF 1T. They
have taken active it. have passed through all the
sadness of the wa-hunger thirst weariness
While the front the RusoTurkish of 7o badly
wounded remember well the night when lay waiting for DEATH
which expected hourly and which The carnage
had upon the battle field passed before eye
which shall forget Vdy recall gentle
sterngs of the sister of charity who attended
paint these vivid people
not believe them to be true.
Wishing paint Napoleon and his battles studied closely
descriptions of his by Segu Chambay and 9TH
Reading what these writer's eyes had recalled the very
witnessed by myself My imagination
day these famous battles these imposing forces the
wounded dying dead with roads filled with corpse My mag
inaon did overdraw for had witnessed
similar
Some painted some of
the human heavy instead of snowy
uniform famous gray and corn They had
of his campaigns rendered by their
and artists insisted the fact that putting aside all his
evidences muscle and flesh and skin cannot Withstand
everything when cold freezes, when belongs
emperor a king. NAPOLEON WAS MAN. NOT A GOD.
camped with the American soldiers in the Philippines.
day brought into the hospital He very
Before he died he asked the write for him while
his mother In instant my experience
double and the picture that hangs my
gallery composed.
do the side. only very glad paint
cheerful have mary such pictuesI think the work
sincere artist will show every side.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-28

clasped in his arms pot of herchoicest
lilies; she could see him as he touched
the flowers with his lips, laid his thin
in an ecstasy of enjoyment. She
thought, too, of Auntie Cooper, bed
ridden for many years, and of how the
tears had run down the old woman's
cheeks as she clasped the lilies in her
arms. And as she thought of these
things she closed her eyes and mur-
INJURED:
81 thank Thee, Lord, not alone for
these lilies, the emblem of His resur-
rection, but also that l, Olivia, have at
last come out of the grave of selfish
ness, where have lain buried by pride
and stubbornness."
The sermon was ended and the bene-
diction spoken, yet not one of the con-
gregation moved; they stood, almost
breathlessly watching Olivia until the
minister stepped from the pulpit and
friends surged around her, with kind
faces and CHEEKY voices. She met
them with outstretched hand and
friendly smile and led them to the Ill
les.
81 have never before had so many
nor so fine lilies. want to give them
to YOU" The hardness and coldness
had left her face; instead there shone
warmth of tenderness and glow of
kindness.
"You see have Considered the Ill
ies,'" she said, as she handed pot of
them to Mrs. Barr.
Seems as if you an the lilies must
be related, 'Evy, you look so much
alike" said old Mrs. Price, as she
looked first at Olivia and then at the
lilies.
A flash of color swept over Olivia's
face, leaving it deadly pale. Philip
Eustis had once told her that she was
like the pale, slender lilies, and that
he loved them for the likeness!
Reaction from her excited feelings
was fast taking place, fatigue and de-
preston of spirits settled upon her.
With weary smile she said good-by.
AS she stepped into the church vesti-
bule a man came forward to greet her,
"Olivia!" he said, and held out his
hand.
Pale, trembling, bewildered, she put
her hand in his and looked into his
face.
"Philip!"
| "Olivia, I came back here just to get
a glimpse of you; didn't expect that
you would care to see me after all this
time; but something in your face this
morning, while I watched you giving
away your lilies, gave me courage to
wait and speak to You"
You did right" she said, as they
turned together and walked slowly
down the path from the church.
81 have come to ask your forgive
ness"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-28

to have the old gentleman's carriage
driven into the court, when, to my
great astonishment, my friend intro
duced the gentleman as Capt. Dia-
mond. / was dumbfounded! Here was
n man standing straight as young
prince, moving with an elastic,
sprightly step, with a bright, youthful
twinkle shining in his eye!" Capt.
Diamond seemed to have discovered
the fountain of youth, yet he declares
that he has used no means for the
preservation of his vitality other than
those open to all who desire to be
healthy.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-28

the happiness that comes from doing
and giving"
Olivia gave no sign of interest, and
Mrs. Barr did not have the courage to
pursue such n one-sided conversation.
She looked toward the large bay win
dow filed with blooming plants; con-
spicuous among them was tier of
Easter lilies, mass of snowy, fragrant
bloom.
"'Consider the lilies,'" quoted Mrs.
Barr, reverently. "Do you consider
theIn?"
~ have taken all the care of them
since put the bulbs into the soil, so
| suppose that have considered them
more or less every day"
81 do not mean their manner of
growth alone, nor the beautiful raj
ment; have you thought of the pleas
ure that the sight of them would give
to those who never see flower during
the long, cold winter?"
81 suppose you mean that ought to
send them to the church tomorrow"
said Olivia, contemptuously.
"We certainly would like them there,
but you can do good with them by
sending them to other places. You can
put them into the homes of the poor
and sick, and every lily-bell will ring
out message of love and gladness."
There was another long silence; and
finally the discouraged Mrs. Barr rose
and took her leave.
AS soon as she had gone Olivia took
up a book and read a page or two me.
chanically; but the only words that
she saw were: Consider the lilies;
consider the lilies" And the air of the
room was heavy with their perfume.
'I've been staying in the house toe
Closely" she thought. "I'll go to the
woods and get rid of this mental fuzz.
On her way she passed little cot
tage; at the window was crippled
boy caressing the leaves of sickly
flowerless geranium.
'"Consider the lilies; consider the
lilies" The words rang in her ears
whistled through the leafless branches
and vibrated in the air.
She filed her hands with twigs o.
budding willows, partridge vine ant
princess pine, and hurried nervously
home. When she opened the door thu
lily-scented air rushed upon her will
sickening force; she sank into chair
and looked at the lilies long and stead
lily until the beautiful waxen bell
changed t. reproachful faces. OLE
memories crowded upon her-of tina
quarrel years ago; of Philip Eustis, he
father and old schoolmates. Somehow
she felt that she had not done alto
gether well. The past years seemed
so barren and useless; the futur
loomed before her dreary and desc
late.
She went upstairs, shut the door t.
keep out the scent of the lilies, an
again tried to read, but the lilies KEEP
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-28
Effect Of Pain ting as a
Peace H9ent
By w. VERESTCHAGIN
Russian Artist Who Paints
ids of

| am sometimes asked why l paint
war in its habitual horrible aspects. Do l
In reply l say: l am not preacher.
I DO paint things AS l SEE THEM.
When l paint the snow-capped mountain
peaks try to place upon the canvas that
which has impressed me. l am an artist in
proportion to my ability to make him who
looks at my paintings have the impressions
that l have had. If am struck by beauty
| am translating to you the impression so
that you get the same feeling.
l HAVE SEEN WAR AND | HAVE
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-28
Not Hurt by Immersion.

A vessel owner lately gave a friend
in Belfast, Me-, n barrel of -four taken
from n sunken wreck that had been
under water six months. The flour
near the heads of the barrel was
soaked, but the greater part was as
good as ever and made excellent bread.
N. Y. Sun.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-28
@THf&,
MEI}A6E Of THE LILIE0
; > BY l.M,Ross.
HAAkX{; HY, yes, Mis- Barr
W$Ht9 ~ of course we must
--5H have the chmrcl


decorated Easter; we always do.
Mis- Perkins, the minister's wife that
was here before you came, was mas
ter hand to fix up the church. I'd be
proper glad to let you have some of
my plants, only ] know just how they'd
look when they'd come home; ev'ry-
body'd be'a-helpin' themselves to slips
an pickin' off the flowers. You can
have that wanderin-ie jew, though; it
wandered off'n the shelf onto the floor,
an broke it up some. Sister Wilder'll
,prob'ly let you have hers if you'll go
an git 'em an bring 'em home ag'in.
They're all covered with red spiders
an all manner of creepies, so it won't
hurt 'em to go most anywheres."
Mrs. Barr could not restrain smile
as she said: 81 have heard that Miss
Prescott had great many handsome
plants; perhaps"
Land of freedom," interrupted
Mrs. Saunders. "You don't think of
nskin' her for any, do you?"
"Why not?"
''Why not!" scornfully; "because
she never gives nor does anything for
anybody but herself, an hasn't for
more'n fifteen years."
"Did anything happen"
"fes, suppose there did," Mrs Saun-
sders again interrupted. "Olivia Pres
colt want more'n seventeen or so
when she an Philip Eustis was keepin'
company, in spite of the Squire who did
his best to stopit. 'Livia's mother was
dead, an the Squire brought his girl
up awful strict; wouldn't listen to an
engagement between such children, as
he called 'em. But the trouble all
come over religion; beats all how folks
will quarrel over religion!"
"Over beliefs" Mrs. Barr quickly cor.
rected her. "It is difference of belief
that often kindles quarrels which true
religion must heal"
Religion never healed that one
You see, Phil was strong Episcopal
an Squire Prescott was just the unit.
est kind of Unitarian, an / s'pose
there is some difference between the
two. Well, just this same day, the Sat.
'urday before Eeaster, Phil went to get
'Livia to help dec'rate the church
Silt uStu 10 go WltT
him to the Episcopal. He an the
Squire got to arguin, just as they al
ways did when they met, an got to
.quarrelin', just as they always did
when they argued. Somehow 'Livia
got drawn into the jangle, an at last
the Squire brought his fist down an
says: olivia Prescott, don't you ever
dare set foot inside that Episcopal
church ag'n; If you do Ill but he
never finished, for Livia spoke up:
you needn't be afraid that 7 will &c
into that or any other church agar
as long as live! If religion can brect
such angry words and hard feeling.
j don't want it! AS for you, PhiliJ
Eustis, before / speak to you agar
you will have time to get that temper
of yours under better control!'
"By the time she was through talk
ing both men had cooled off some anc
tried to make her take back what sh,
had said; but 'twan't in her to tax,
back, any more'n twas in the Squire
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-28

"Thank goodness, Easter is over!"
"Why so grateful?"
"Oh, Harry and I always go to
church cross Easter morning; he
never likes my hat and never like
his Enthusiastically Life.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-28
No joy In His Cup.

Wyld-The paper says Easter will
be pleasant.
Mack-Not for me. refused to
buy my wife new bonnet.-Harlem
Life.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-28

5RANDM!oTHfR,s
~ce0A@ao~5-- =
EASTER. HYMN.
%yMas'&~AySN~AY~.y
G s9&& VERY year she soft
IZC6S ly sang It, bending
G&S0 ,Ssys ,SSys tn e lilies
with the sunlight dancing, glancing' rest
ing on her slv'ry hair;
And her voice still sweet, though quav ring,
u.sgling with the bells clear chime,
is a memory most precious, of our earnest
Easter time!
"Jesus Christ is risen to-day,
Alleluia!
Our triumphant holy day.
Alleluia!
Who did once upon the Cross,
Alleluial
Suffer to redeem our loss.
Alleluia!
And at church one Easter morning, I re-
member how she sang,
In her pew so feebly sitting loudly the re-
sponses rangi
Hymn-book grasped by trembling fingers,
dim blue eyes upraised in prayer,
EVERY word so long consoling rounded out
with tender care:
Hymns of praise then let lis sing,
Alleuia!
Unto Christ our Heavenly King,
Alleluia!
Who endured the Cross and Grave,
Alleluia!
Sinners to redeem ard save.
Alleluia!"
How we children loved to listen. while she
sung for us alone,
Sitting in the Easter twilight, even when
far older grown!
She would speak of Christ's great suff ring,
death, and resurrection too.
Ending with these Easter hymn-wor6s,
all so wonderful and true:
But the pain which He endured,
Allcluia,
Our salvation hath procured.
Alleluial
Now above the sky He's King,
Alleluia!
Where the angels ever sing,
Alleluiar
Long she's sung with myriad angels,
round the shining throne above,
Seeing too the risen Saviour, whom she
ever knew to love;
And perhaps this hymn inspiring she so
treasured here below,
Is repeated in remembrance of their
dear Lords earthly woe:
Jesus Christ is risen to-day,
Alleluia!
Our triumphant holy day.
Aleluia!
Who did once upon the Cross.
Aleluia!
Suffer to redeem our loss.
Alleluiar'
IN. Y. Observer.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-10-24
ENGINEER CRAZED.

Engineer Carson, who was ON the
Light engine which collided Sunday
afternoon with a Northern Pacific train
a few miles west of Brainerd, between
there and Staples, is almost crazed over
the accident and it is feared now that
he win lose his mind entirely. Carson
had orders to meet the passenger train
at Baxter, and instead of stopping he
drove ahead and a mile west of the
station crashed into the passenger
train, both engines going at the time at
a speed of nearly so miles an hour.
There is little left of the two engines
but scrap iron. Both engine crews
saved themselves by jumping and
neither were injured to amount to any
thing. The passenger coaches were
but slightly injured, but the baggage
and mail airs were entirely demolished