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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-07-22

Reports say there is a great con
sternation in London over the cost of
the gowns and the value of the jewels
worn by Mrs. John Astor. Nothing
outside of heathen nations has eyer
been seen like the barbaric display
she makes. The silly season must
have begun earlier than usual in Lon
don. In New York Mrs. Astor's
dresses pass by unnoticed.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-07-22
No one maintains that base ball i

No one maintains that base ball is
a dangerous game; certainly not to
the "fans." Nevertheless there is now
in the Jefferson hospital young man
named Binder who broke his neck ii
few days ago while sliding to home
plate" He is numb below the arms
and recovery is doubtful. He took
his chances for the qualification of
the "bleachers."
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-07-22
Ladies Aid Society at Bowling.

The Ladies Aid society of the M. E.
church, Dowling, met at the home of
Mrs. Z. S. Deverna, July IA, where an
excellent dinner was served to about
fifty. $6.75 was added to the aid box;
also orders were left for eleven aprons
to be made at the next meeting of the
aid society, which will be at the home
of Mrs. G. Smith, August IL.
The evening of July 2S social will
be given at the home of E. s. Deyerna.
ice cream and cake will be served.
Everybody invited.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-07-22

Capt. Richmond P. Hobson is again
among the Yankees, after having
made an address on his navy scheme
at peace conference IN New York.
He thinks the best way to keep the
peace is to knock your enemy down.
Just now the Captain is enjoying the
luxuries of Tuxedo Park, among the
select four hundred.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-07-22

The Social Workers, so-called, are
in session at Portland, Me. Social
Takers would be better name. Peo-
pie with all sorts of schemes for i'm
proving the morals of the community,
especially the tramps, the criminals,
the delinquents, etc, will read essays.
They propose a practical propaganda
of modern philanthropy for poor and
peculiar people.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-07-22
A Bad Fall.

Wednesday evening, while George
Witzler was riding his saddle horse in
the vicinity of the town hall. the
horse fell, throwing it's rider violently
to the ground injuring him severely.
A portion of the scalp as large as a
mans hand was torn loose, requiring
Is stitches to close the wound. He
also suffered severe bruises on the
back and shoulders. George pluckily
refused to go to bed however, and will
soon be able to resume work. DR..
Bowers attended him.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-07-22

Reports from Russia that our Am
bassador, Mccormick, is unpopular in
st. Petersburg, OF anywhere else, are
denied by the State Department. Mr.
Mccormick says he is on the top.
wave of popularity, and he ought to
know. Besides at present he isn't in
st. Petersburg, but is taking the
usual summer outing.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-07-22
DEEDS FILED.

Michael Wagner to Fanny Atkins,
lot Custar, $3l5.
John Schneider to Catherine Schneider
l lot Perrysburg, 600.
Rudolph Danz to Jeremiah Jones,
lots same, $500.
Lenora French to Daniel Guyer, 2
lots Weston 200.
Daniel Guyer to Emma Guyer. 3
lots same, 800.
Fred Neiderhouse to John Neu-
bauer, lot Perrysburg, 740.
Heirs of Jas McNally to Margaret
Loesch, lot Perrysburg, 400.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-07-22
Piles Upon Top of Piles.

Piles upon top of piles of people
have the Piles and DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salye cures them. There are
many different kinds of Piles, but ii
you get the genuine and original
Witch Hazel Salye made by e. c. De-
Witt & Co. of Chicago, a cure is GER
tain. II. A. Tisdale of Summerton, S.
c., says, II had piles 20 years and
DeWitts Salve cured me after every
thing else failed. Sold by Bowers &
Comstock.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-07-22

Somebody in New York recently
died after eating strawberries and
cream. And now DR.. Darlington,
health commissioner for that city, an
nounces that he had previously re-
marked upon the danger of eating
strawberries. Won't the doctor kindly
tell the public what it is safe to eat !?
The list would be curiosity.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-07-22
REPUBLICAN TICKET.
STATE.

STATE.
For Secretary of State,
LEWIS G. LAYLlN.
Huron County.
For Supreme Judge,
WILLIAM T. SPEAR.
Trumbull County.
For Clerk of Supreme Court,
LAWSON e. EMERSON.
Belmont County.
For Dairy and Food Commissioner,
HORACE M. ANKENEY.
Green County.
For Member Board of Public Works
r. b. CRAWFORD,
Stark County.
JUDICIAL.
For Circuit Judge,
ROBERT S. PARKER.
Wood County.
For Common Pleas Judge,
WILLIAM f. DUNCAN.
Hancock County.
CONGRESS.
Lucas County.
For Representative,
JAMES II. SOUTHARD.
NATIONAL.
For President,
THEODORE ROOSEVELT,
of New York.
For Vice-President,
CHARLES w. FAIRBANKS,
of Indiana.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-07-22

Mark Twain says it has been dear
wish Of his to exhibit himself at the
St. Louis fair and get prize. Since
the Emperor of wit cannot come him
self, he will do as the Empress of
China has done, send his portrait.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-07-22
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.
pERRYsBuRG NORTH AND WEST.

PERRysBURG NORTH AND WEST.
The Republicans of North Pre-
cinct, Perrysburg township, will hold
a caucus to select delegates to the
County convention, on Saturday,
July 30, at 2. p. m. at the town hall,
Perrysburg.
f. G. EBERLY,
Nj. B. Cook, Committeeman.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-07-22
Expression of Thanks.
To The Citizens of Perrysburg,
Mr.. B. Trudeau, Chrmn. Race Com,
July 4th, Perrysburg, o.


Mr.. B. Trudeau, Chrmn. Race Com,
July 4th, Perrysburg, o.
Gentlemen:
At the meeting of this club held
July 5th vote of thanks was extend
ed you for the races you so kindly
gave on July 4th, and the elegant
prizes you awarded. There were none
at the races, we are sure, but whom
enjoyed themselves to the utmost, and
recollections in the future of that &C
casion will always be very pleasant
ones indeed.
We would be pleased to have every
committeeman present at any of our
meetings, which are held every. Tues
day evening and will do all in our
power to make your visit a pleasant
one. Again thanking you, we remain,
Very truly yours in Yachting,
MAUMEE RIVER YACHT CLUB,
J. p. McInnes, Commodore.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-07-22
PERRYsBURG EAST PRECINCT.

The Republicans of East precinct
Perrysburg township, will meet in
caucus at Lime City, Saturday, July
30, at p. m. to select delegates fol-
the county convention.
ISAAC WHIrsoN, Cen. Com.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-07-22
]. Il. LADD. Bradner.

will be candidate for the nomi-
nation for the Office of Prosecuting At
tOrney of Wood County, Ohio, at the
coming Republican County Convention,
and l earnestly solicity the favorable
consideration and support OF the Re-
publicans of the County in behalf of
my candidacy.
p a. PRENpISS
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-07-22
HASKINS PRECINCT.

The Republicans of Haskins Pre-
cinct, Middleton township will meet
at the Town hall at Haskins on Sat
urday, July 81. 1904, to select dele
gates to the County convention.
F. j. BRAND, Committee.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-07-22
p. G. PRENTIss.

shall be grateful for the nomina-
tion of Prosecuting Attorney at the
next Wood County Republican Con-
vention.
N. II. HARRINGTON.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-07-22
Do You Suffer From

rheumatism, Sore Throat
Neuralgia, Hay Fever,
Sore Joints, Asthma.
Soie Feet. Throat Troubles.
Eczema-Tetter, Piles
Catarrh, Itching or Bleedinp.
Burn, Cut, Bruise, old Sore or any disease that
begins with Fever, Swelling or Inflammation
II so, we offer you
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-07-22
ANNOUNCEMEN ENTS.
PROSECUTING ATTORNE'

PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
TO the Republicans of Wood coun-
ty: l am candidate for the Office
of prosecuting attorney, subject to the
will of the convention. Would appreci-
ate your support.
n Tam prodnar
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-07-22
A Bottle Free.

II you have never tried ParRcamph, SEND us y
this coupon today. This Is our gilt, made TO Il
convince you what Paraeamph Ia and what it
can 90 Don't hesitate. as this places you under
no obligations whatever.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-17

from leader of his party 70 a post
among fits humbIest followers. His
heart was bound up in the South and
the principle ii was then expounding-
that slavery was altogether a local
issue. and that the North could not dis
turb It; yet when he made way for Lin
coin slavery had become a national fire,
and the nation was sweeping hotly
along to destroy IT, Finally, and most
trying OF all for man OF his spirit,
his public career came TO an end dark
ened by Just suspicious that he had per-
mitted enemies Of the nation to assem-
bic the nations resources for an attack
upon its integrity. The 18th of March
which saw him leave the White House
was a bitter day for James Buchanan.
Harriet Lanes sorrow was the loss Of
her only sister, Mrs. George W. Baker.
Except for her uncle she was alone in
the wOrIG. She, too, felt the slgnif-
canoe OF the events which bore so heav
lily on the President. But her woman's
courage enabled her to ride through 1t
all. At the inaugural ball she was the
chief ornaments noble. smiling, gra-
cious figure clad in the simplicity OF a
white dress. flower trimmed and Orna-
mented ~ necklace OF pearls.
An IDEAL hepuDllcan court.
The Executive Mansion OF the Buch-
anan Administration was socially re-
splendent. THE White House wrote
jefferson Davis-it Is not singular this
testimony came from this sOurce-''un-
der the Administration Of Buchanan ap-
preached more nearly TO my idea OF a
republican court than the Presidents
house had ever done before. or since
the days Of Washington" The Wash
ington public never tired of the picture
of the grave and chivalrOus bachelor
President attended by his beautiful and
lovely niece. Her beauty was not her
only charm. Sorrow. observation of a
wide field. and contact with the world
in many phases, had given her a ma
ture kindness which sunfused every
thing she did. So when the Prince OF
Wales came to America. he who is now
Edward VII. he went away frcm Wash
ington much impressed-not by the Gov
eminent or the governors alone-but by
the personality Of a young woman who
ranked with the grande DANES of his
own ancient country.
Buchanan and his niece found shell
ter from the storm OF the war I'm
Wheatland. Four years after that
struggle ended the former died there IL
his old home. but not before he had
seen the niece he loved so well married
to man of whom he approved heartily
Henry Elliott Johnston, a banker of
Baltimore
The two passed their honeymoon in
Cuba, che island Buchanan had fought
so hard to annex. Then they divided
their time between Baltimore and Ian
caster. Mrs. Johnston having inherited
Wheatland with the greater part OF
Mr.. Buchanan's other possessions. Two
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-17
Making of Toast a Fine
Art, to Say Nothing
of Cooking Meat.

tai loss in weight, largely due 10 the
evaporation OF water, was about one
sixteenth OF the total weight Of the
roast. Housewives viii be glad TO learn
that when meat Is baked for a short
time at very high temperature the
outside layer is likely TO be overdone
and the inside too rare TO be usess.
DR.. True says that as near as he can
learn from the reports OF the experts
If Drowned at the end OF the process
the outside became tough and seemed to
have the characteristics OF overcooked
albuminoid."
Every woman who has read her cook
book knows there is a given rule. TO the
effect that meat should be roasted ff-
teen minutes for each pound and fifteen
minutes for the oven. The experts have
learned, though. that thirteen minutes
pound and thirteen minutes for the oven
is amply sufficient for rare roast; nf-
teen minutes 10 the pound and fifteen
minutes for the oven brings out me-
dium-done roast, and If a well-done Joint
is desired twenty minutes 10 the pound
and twenty minutes for the oven must
be allotted.
Basted Meat Rare.
At one Of the conferences the effect OF
basting was solemnly considered, and as
a result Of it the glad tidinss were
spread abroad that when cooked under
otherwise identical conditions basted
meat was always rarer than meat that
had failed OF this opportunity.
Even the hardware merchant Will oe
interested in some of the facts brought
out in the tests. The shape, size. sad
character OF the cooking utensils have
been taken into account, and yaluabla
contributions TO t. photography OF this
special subject have been made in the
form OF Official reports.
In q comparison Of an oval, cOncave
pan. with opened and closed fiat. lec-
tangular pans" says one of the re-
ports. 1T was found that so Tar as total
losses in weight were concerned the
shape and size of the pan did not seem
to be of grave Importance.
so far as color and. consequently,
the flavor of the drippings We're con-
cerned, the area Of the pan and its shape
were important. the pan with Tia
smaller area giving the lighter-colored
drippinss-'
The great point at which all of these
Investigations have been directed is TO
arrive at the total loss OF weight in
COOKING. ana IT'S relation 10 the cost OF
raw meat and the finished kitchen prod
yet, ready for the table.
An Increase in Cost.
The results OF twenty-one tests have
been tabulated; the total weight of meat
before roasting was 81 pounds. and
after being cooked the weight was
81 pounds, showing a loss Of about
one-sisSth. 1t is announced that the ay-
erage cost OF the cooked meat was 1872
cents a pound. an Increase of 4 cents a
pOund over the original cost
This ought to settle 1t. IL is under
stood. though. that the Department OF
Agriculture is still considering the posi-
bility OF using drippings. the loss or
weight in boning, and kindred problems
of Ike Importance. Meanwhile, house
wives haunt the pOTtlcocs Of The de-
partment, waiting for the bulletins to
come out.
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she was able to obtain a home here
which should conform with her old
station and her present taste Accord
ingly. she bought an impressive. quiet
looking house in I Street. fitted it with
the dignified heavy walnut furniture
she had known all her life at Wheat
land, and decorated it with the trophies
OF a more notable career as a belle
than any other woman OF her day could
boast. 1t was a fine home-aristocratic
and characteristic TO the last; and TO
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-17

the last its mistress reelected the rar9
personal distinction which gave social
character 10 her uncIe's long service in
public Office.
But at the end. when death relieved
her alike from the loneliness Of her old
age and the haunting memory Of those
70 whom she had given her life, the
Harriet Lane who had come into the
Buchanans life ike a breath of wind
from the mountain side had become.
even IN her own brave heart, a broken
and unhappy old woman.
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children were born to them. James
Buchanan Johnston and Henry Elliott
Johnston. But all this did not make
lasting happiness: for in a few years
husband and children died. All three.
and Harriet Lane was left alone.f
The Scene of Her Greatest Glory.
A strange inclination of mind
brought the sorrowful, detected old
woman back to the scene of her great
est glory. Her means were large and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-17
THE SITE OF SECRETARY BUCHANANs HOUSE.
The Beautiful

critics. "She had a warmth OF color
ing" says one, that further bore out
the idea OF abundant health. Her hair
was Of a golden-brown hue. and worn
always with that absolute simplicity
which best became her well-shaped
head Her eyes were of a deep violet
and her mouth was faultlessIy beauti-
full, with it's fun red lips and upwaru
curve" Another speaks Of her as being
''as discreet as she was beautiful" Even
as q little child she had inspired in
Buchanan a reverence for her absolute
truthfulness. ''She never told a lie, .
he said of her once "She had soul
above deceit or fraud. She was too
proud for It."
With Zacharay Taylor's election came
four fears Of retirement spent at the
Lancaster home. Wheatland. But this
rest of reading the newspapers, study
ing statecraft, and learning to serve
her uncle was more than atoned for by
a subsequent journey 70 England.
The little girl who had been plunged
from a convent into the deepest politi-
cal discussions among the greatest
minds of a great age, now had her vista
widened still further. She grew to
know Macaulay. Lord Brougham, Lord
Holland, Lord John Russell, Disraeh,
Guizot, and representative men from all
over the world Without the fOrmality
OF being presented to the Queen. she
was hidden to one of her majesty's
balls. Unmarried and unhelped by any
official station, she was ranked by the
Queen with the wives Of the other min
listers.
A Fleeing Matrimonial Prize.
But all this was nothing when com
pared with her personal triumphs. In
England, as in America, her fame was
prodigious. When Minister Buchanan
was decorated a doctor of civil laws at
Oxford with Lord Tennyson, the Ameri-
cans niece was cheered ten times more
unanimously than either of the two
dignitaries. she was a most distin-
Suished young person." said an OBJ
server, whom more than one English
man would have given his head 10
marry"
Her reputation spread TO Paris. Once
when visiting friends IN the French
capital the people followed her about the
streets expressing their admiration in
the most open wax.
Finally came her uncles nomination
20 the Presidency, and the campaign
which elected him oid Oh much to fix
her reputation as that Of the nominee.
Brilliancy and Sorrow.
Ostensibly the four years these two
spent in the White House were years of
Joy and success. Actually they were
years OF sorrow and failure.
The President saw his influence slip
through his fingers. Like Seward. four
years later. he saw himself decrease
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-17

x" ELL me of Harriet Lane. Does
she still go about? I knew
her well as a girl and her
charm and beauty were Irresistible
The speaker was a silver-haired wo-
man who had come down to Washington
from New England to revisit the scenes
of her social glory of about the time
OF the civil war. Her interest in Harriet
Lane was evidently that Of one who
knew her and loved her, and she sighed
a little when she was told that the
Harriet Lane oN her younger enthusiasm
had become a tired and willful old lady
who denied herself TO callers and who
lived in seclusion-except for occasional
salhes into the noisy society Of today
in a great house IN Street
Il should find it hard to convince you
OF Harriet Lanes girlish beauty" went
on the visitor. sadly. II was affected by
it-all of US palmer girls were-as though
it were a part Of her personality and
not just mere beauty. II seemed to
shine, although that isn't just what I
mean either. Mary Clemmer wrote or
her so sweetly that l learned her de-
scription by heart
Every motion was instinct with life,
health, and intelligence" she said. Her
head and features were cast IN noble
mold. and her form. which at rest had
something Of the massive majesty OF
marble pillar, in motion was instinct
alike with power and grace.
Wasn't that beautiful? But IT doesn't
half describe Harriet Lane"
And one who heard the gentle-voIced
old lady recalled silently sight he had
had the day before-a sight OF an old
woman walking heavily down a fine
staircase, leaning hard on the handran
and breathing when she reached the
foot Of the stair. like one who had run
a race.
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THE JOHNSTON HOUSE.

Where Harriet Lane Died-Nineteenth
and I Streets.
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How Stately James Buchanan Found Him
self Elected Guardian by Naive and
Impetuous Young Orphan, the
Daughter-of His Sister.

Ek% ELL me of Harriet Lane. Does
she still go about? I knew
4 her well as a girl and her
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-17

Harriet Lane came into the public
view as the niece of James Buchanan.
AS long as her distinguished and courtly
uncle walked in the paths Of govern
ment Harriet Lane walked beside him,
and both were conspicuous. Yet uncle
and niece were alike isolated. and all
the social glory Of conspicuous service
in Congress, life in St Petersburg as
the representative Of the United States,
dignihed position as Secretary of State,
oh1cial attendance on the girl Queen
OF England. and four years OF brilliant
entertainment at the White House left
them still isolated and alone
Mr.. Buchanan came to Washington In
$50 as the choice OF a Federalist con-
stifuency IN Pennsylvania. He was then
only twenty-nine years Of age. In 1923
he voted 70 elect Andrew Jackson TO
the Presidency. and later became the
old stalwarts stanch defender, and In
three years he was rewarded by ap-
pointment as Ambassador works
OF reference all give IL soto Russia
He was still remarkably young when
elected 20 the Senate IN 1888, and when
he left II in 1s45 he was still young 70
serve as Folks Secretary of State
With the inauguration OF Rough and
Ready Taylor IN 1919 Buchanan, who
had by this time ceased 70 be young
lived four years OF mastery inactivity.
His friends came into power again In
1853. and Franklin Pierce appointed him
minister 10 the Court of ST. James. 1t
was while serving his country In the
ornamental and picturesque role Of an
envoy that his party associates chose
him for their national candidate and
elected him into the White House
There his sun SGT. and his career con-
tracted 20 a decidedly weak end.
Buchanan's Personal Charm.
His social tact and his personal charm
seem 10 have been unfailinE Mrs. Ere
mont. who saw everything with clear
eyes. describes him as tall and Of fine
presence, and quite a type Of Saxon
coloring and freshness" He was al
ways a student and an idealist. His
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-17
Brilliancy and Sorrow.

Ostensibly the four years these two
spent IN the White House were years of
Joy and success. Actually they were
years OF sorrow and failure.
The President saw his influence slip
through his fingers. Like Seward. four
years later. he saw himself decrease