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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-08-05
LITTLE GIRLS READY WIT.
Noted Methodist Preacher Tells How
He Profited by Bright Child's
Quick Reply.

The newly-elected Methodist bishop,
DR.. William Burt, of Rome, is noted
for his cheerful and placid manner
Nothing ever ruffles him. He is never
heard to complain, says an exchange.
A clergyman complimented DR.. Burt
one day on his good disposition.
You never growl about anything" ,"
he said. mo matter what kind of a
meal is set before you, you eat it
cheerfully. If you are feeling poorly,
you conceal it. How did you manage
to acquire such fine habit of good
humored tolerance and resignation"
Maybe the remark of child that
1 once overheard helped me to learn
to complain and grumble as little as
possible" said DR.. Burt. while I
was studying at Wilbraham academy
1 spent few days with this child's
father-a good man, but a chronic
growler We were all sitting in the
parlor one night, when the question
of food arose. The child, little girl
told cleverly what each member of the
household liked best. Finally it came
to the fathers turn to be described.
And what DO like, Nancy" he
said, laughing.
YOU Said the little girl, slowly
well, you like most anything VIC
haven't got"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-08-05

used. The appearance of such doctor
is not only enough to frighten the bad
spirit away, but to terrlfy the patient.
If he has not become familiar with the
demon.
The Sioux Indians have a medicine
man who chants about the sick, crawl
ing upon hands and knees a portion OF
the time. Then he pretends to get sick
and groans, gags and makes all sorts
of grimaces and distressing sounds.
Finally, he takes the patients hand
and, placing his lips to the palm, pre-
tends to draw out the evil spirit; then.
placing his face in a vessel of water.
he processes to see the image of the
animal, the spirit of which has taken
possession of the sick one.
This animal is then Whitfield out of
piece of bark by the doctor and shot
at by others of the tribe until the
image is broken into atoms. II this
does not cure the sick one, the same
has to be repeated. only the medicine
man sees different images each time
and whittles out different animals to
be shot-People' Home Journal.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-08-05
JAPANESE MAKE PROGRESS.

Frankfort, Germany, Aug. 1.-The
Toxic correspondent of the Zeitung
says that the Vladivostok squadron
has returned to Vladivostok.
Che Foo, Aug. IA Japanese mer-
chant has received word from Chi
nese whom he trusts to the effect that
the Japanese have occupied every po-
sition surrounding the besieged for
tress of Port Arthur, with the eXcep-
tion of Golden Hill.
The Russian version of the sinking
of the British steamer Hipsang by a
Russian torpedo boat on July 16, as
communicated to the British embassy,
relates that the Hipsang was steaming
from Foo Chow Bay, which is occu-
pied by the Japanese, at night time
without showing lights. The torpedo
boat fired ten shots at the Hipsang,
which instead of stopping replied with
rife shots. The Hipsang then tried to
escape in the fog, whereupon she was
sunk by the torpedo boat.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-08-05
Canine School of Etiquette.

A school for dogs has been estab-
lished in Paris. The object is to teach
them politeness. The animals are
trained to welcome visitors by jump
ing up, wagging the tail and giving a
low bark. When the visitor leaves, the
dog accompanies him to the door, con-
stantly wagging his tail. and bows his
farewell by bending his head to the
floor. He is trained, likewise, to pick
up handkerchief. glove or fan that
has been dropped, and return it to the
owner.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-08-05
News FROM
War ARENA
ABANDONED.

London, July 29.-Foreign Secretary
Lansdowne has received assurances
from the Russian government that full
satisfaction will be given Great Brit
ain in the matter of the sinking of the
steamer knight Commander.
Toxic, July 29.-The Russians aban-
doned Tatchekiao at noon on July 25,
retiring before the advancing army
under Gen. Oku. They applied the
torch to Tatchelsiao and the surround
ing towns and when the Japanese ar
rived they found flames still raging.
The Japanese pursuit extended be-
yond Tatchekiao and the Japanese
left wing occupied Yinkow.
The Japanese loss at Tatchekiao 10
estimated at from 1000 to 5000.
Berlin, July 30.-Russia has agreed
to fully indemnify German shippers
and their consignees for any losses
sustained by the seizures of German
ships and the detention of the Prinz
Heinrlch's mail. An inquiry is now
in progress to determine what claims
shall be presented. Russia also agrees
to restore and forward the contents of
the two seized mail packages.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-08-05
WONDER if any of the boys and

r WONDER, If any of the boys and
girls know how the Indian squaws
cooked their food Well, I'll tell you,
and then you can see how you would
have liked that kind of a cook
stove. While the squaw was MASKING
the corn or nuts that she was going to
cook, the children gathered the dry
leaves and twigs to start the fire with.
They put them on the top of pile of
stones You will see why later. Now
everything was ready to start the fire.
The squaw had no matches, so she took
two pieces of stone (fiin), and struck
them together until she got a spark,
You all have seen the sparks come from
the street when the horses hoof struck
the stones This is the kind of spark
that the squaw makes to light her fire
with. Ask your grandmother or grand
father or any very old man to tell you
If they remember how fire used to be
made with flint.
After the fire was made. how do you
suppose she did her cooking? She had
| NO pots. pans or kettles. So she filled
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-08-05
GEN. KELLER KILLED.

The report of Lieut.. Gen. Count
Keller's death is confirmed. He was
killed July 20 while repelling the pre-
liminary attack of Kuroki's army on
the Yangze pass, 30 miles east of Liao
Yang. The general was standing near
a battery which was subjected to a
terrific fire when shell burst close to
him. He fell, mortally wounded,
dying 20 minutes later. Before he ex-
pired Gen. Keller had the satisfaction
of knowing the Japanese attack had
been repelled.
Haicheng, Aug. 2-The Japanese on
Saturday attacked the heights Of
Yangze pass, the right of the Russian
position at Simoucheng. Under cover
of their artillery the Japanese in
fantry charged, but the Russian guns
drove them back in confusion and
silenced two of their batteries. The
Russian losses were slight.
Between Haicheng and Tatchekiao,
the same day, there was long dis
tance artillery duel, which had little
effect A shell burst over a Russian
gun, killing two and wounding IL gun
ners.
On Saturday night the Japanese
made desperate assault on Yangze
Heights with the bayonet and a hand
to hand fight ensued, but the Japanese
were again repulsed, fleeing down the
! hill in confusion.
The Japanese renewed the attack
at daylight Sunday, training all their
guns on Yangze Heights. By o'clock
the fight had developed along the
whole front of IA miles and was espe
cially hot against Gen. Mistchenko
London, Aug. "A dispatch from
Toxic says there is reason to believe
that after two days fighting the Japa
nese occupied Simoucheng. thus cut
| ting off Gen KurODatkin
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-08-05

one of her baskets with water. / hear
you laugh, but 1t is true. Some of these
baskets she had made SO fine and tight
that they did not leak at all, while others
had to be covered over with pitch or
gum that was made from the sap OF
trees, Now what do you suppose she
did? put the basket on the tire?" oh.
no! because 1t would burn up. She put
the stones which the children had pilee
up under the fire one at time in the
water, and as each would get cold sha
took it out and put in another hot one
until her water got so hot that 1t be-
gan to boil. Then she was ready to
cook her corn or nuts or anything she
wanted. The picture shows her drop
ping the stones into the water.-Chicago
Tribune.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-08-05
FIERCE FIGHTING.

st. Petersburg, Aug. 2.-The great
est anxiety prevails here for news of
the general advance against the
southern and eastern positions of Gen.
Kuropatkin's army. The public be-
lieves that the decisive battle of the
campaign is being fought, but this has
not yet been established. The keenest
military attaches in St. Petersburg
say that for several days the main
body of the Russian army has been
moving north towards Mukden and
that when the present line to the
southeast is forced the Japanese will
find that they have crushed only the
shell.
Shrewd military critics. however, dc
not believe that Kuropatkin can es-
cape general engagement. His army
forms a wedge, with Gen. Oku ham
mering away at the point and Gems
Nodsu and Kuroki operating with
driving movements of great force
against the sides. one of the latter
should break through, the southern
| force would be doomed
The general staff seems amazed al
the immense strength of these CO.
operating japanese armies. The Jap.
anese evidently succeeded in conceal
| ing the real number of their men and
guns, which the general staff now be
lieves must be in excess of 100000
men, with 800 or 400 guns.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-08-05
WEAR A STRANGE COSTUME
Indian Medicine Men Dress in Bear
Skins and Make Use Of Queer
Charms.

All tribes of red men have their doc
tors or medicine men, but many Of
them do not depend upon drugs as
curative agents. 1t is believed that dis
ease is some spiritual or mental influ-
ence upon the physical part of the pa
tient and can be charmed away. The
medicine men of the Apache Indians
dress in bear skins, as shown in the
illustration, and carry rattler, made
something after the manner of tam
BOURNE. also wand made like a spear
and loaded down with strips of differ
ent colored skins, or, perhaps, leaves
and dried. poisonous animals, like the
lizard. The bear skin costume is also
decked out with turtles, poisonous
reptiles, spiders, birds of prey, etc. AS
a breastpiece, the bat is frequently
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-08-05
HIS TENTH BIRTHDAY.

He has said good-by to his rocking horse,
And the games he used to play
While the house of blocks lies tumblec
heap
He is ten years old to-day!
The soldier of tin in its suit of blue
With trimmings of finest gold,
Is behind the door, unnoticed now
Its owner is ten years old!
The top and drum have lost the charm
Which was theirs for many day,
And the woolly sheep gives lonely "Baa'
For the boy who has gone away.
His mother slghs as she looks at him.
And knows that all earths gold
Cannot restore the curls and kilt
OF her boy who is ten years old.
The little lad, who sat on her lap
And rocked, but yesterday;
His feet now touch the floor, of course.
For he's ten years old to-day.
-B. a. Pltman, in Farm Journal.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-08-05
The Fine Stands.

st. Paul, Mimi. July 30.-The state
supreme court yesterday handed down
a decision affirming the decision of
the Jackson county district court,
holding that fine of 100000 assessed
against William Poole and William
Kerr for having Illegally in their pos
session 1000 wild ducks was not ex-
cessive. The men were convicted in
the Jackson county district court after
the ducks had been found in their pos
session by the state game warden,
They appealed on the ground that the
fine OF so apiece for the ducks was
excessive.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-08-05

In a dog cemetery in Paris there is
a tombstone which bears this inscrip-
ton, to the memory of brave st.
Bernard: "He saved the lives of 40
persons and was killed by the forty
first"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-08-05
Crabs of Enormous Size.

Some of the huge crabs found on
Ascension island arc each foot in
length. They have been known TO
steal rabbits from their holes and Le-
your them.
The Imperial press., 1904-04-30
GREAT-BARGA|NS
A Word OfCautiOn
 That's it. From the
 New York Store

the store that does everything on the square. We have gone over nearly ev- cry department in the house. WE HAVE FIXED NOTHING We do not mark our good up and then mark 'em down. But we have cut the original prices. You know that this store don't believe in juggling price tickets. Let our goods and prices do some more talk ing:
The Imperial press., 1904-04-30

 ' Come Today! Come! It'll Pay! Lawn, Dimities and Batistes I5C Fancy Lawns this week ii I5C Fancy Dimities n l21C Fancy Batistes :" O 7aC Fancy Lawns 5 71lC Fancy Chalhes 5 15C Covert Skirtings 125 )2OC Toile de Laine Suitings IS. 121C Fancy Percales /" 1O 61C Good Shirting Prints, this week 5 Fancy Laces and Embroideries IA off this wk. 1t 11iC Ladies Vests white ribbed, this week } for 25 v2ic Ladies Hose, black and 2 for 25 I2aC Misses Hose, black and tan, } for 25 m IOC Ladies Fine Hemiched Handkerchiefs 4 for 25 Sl.l5 White Bed Spreads DOC I.5O White Bed Spreads l.2O.
 75c Ladies White Lawn Waists 5O]
 LOO Ladies White Lawn Waists z5
 175 Ladies White Lawn Waists Os Our Unbeached and Beached Domestcs Linen Towels Turkish
 Towels and Crash Toweng be duplicated for the price Our Tailoring Department is UD-IO-Ddte
 Fit Guaranteed
Yukon Valley news., 1904-12-28
DEAD MAN FOUND
 IN A DEEP SHAFT

Nome, Nov. 4,-The body Of Mike McNally, who disappeared some weeks ago, was found Satur- day afternoon at the bottom of an eighty-foot shaft an No. beDch, Dexter, by miner who was pros- pecting the ground.
 McNally left his friends in town one night last month tc return to No. 10, Dexter, where he was em. pioyed. That was the last time he was seen alive.
 He had for some time worked along the coast as marine fireman
Yukon Valley news., 1904-12-28
IncOrrigible.

If there ever was a terribl, child in this world" remarked the worried mother. The s one.
 What's his particular tault ,"
 Do what will. can't break him of the habit of telling the truth right out hen we have company. !"
Yukon Valley news., 1904-12-28
DUNN NEW MARSHAL
 APPOINTED FOR NOME

The Fairbanks News says pri- vate telegram received ill that city conveys the information that John Dunn has been appointed to sue ceed Richards as United States marshal in the second district.
 Till his appointment as marshal MT. Dunn was deputy clerk under District Clerk Borchsenius at Nome. Nome people at Fairbanks speak well of the new appointee.
Yukon Valley news., 1904-12-28
"KLONDIKE WIDOW"
 CAUSED TROUBLE

Seattle, Nov. 3.--Court and Countess Moraczensky have ar rived from Nome, where they were i'll jail for several months on the charge of theft. They charge con- spiracy, robbery, attempted bllck- mail and threatened murder against prominent federal officials at Nome. They are here to bring suit for a large sum against Capt. William Galp,n, United States Commissioner Duncan Mcdonnell and other prom inent Nomeites.
Yukon Valley news., 1904-12-28

St. Andrews Mission.
 Sunday Services. Morning prayer and sermon at II. Evening prayer and sermon 7:3o.
 Friday Service. Litany at 4 ?. iii.
Yukon Valley news., 1904-12-28
Christmas Tree.

The school children enjoyed very pleasant Christmas tree Satur- day afternoon at A. B. hall.
 Ali the ladies in town helped to make the decorations, and conse- quently the tree presented a very agreeable appearance to all.
 Quite a crowd was present and each received something. Candy and nuts were passed around and every one went ava, happy.
 Walter Suudborgs s teams last week completed delivering the wood contracted for for use in the federal buildings. George Cowan and Bob Anderson, who chopped il, say the quality is ex8elled.
 Josh Ray. an old Rampaftsr, k prospecting or Ready Bullion creek tn the Cinema ueighborhoed
Yukon Valley news., 1904-12-28
MONIES TUNDRA
 NOW LIVELY

Nome papers as late as NOV. 2 have been received. At that tlme the scene of the late strike on the tundra was lively--with indications that it might be deadly" a little later on.
 The Gold Digger says No. be- low discovery, Little creek. yielded over $35,ooo as the result ot barely two weeks work with a force of five men nsing the most primitive methods.
 From the Gold Digger it is learned that about the time J. C. Brown struck rich pay on No. I below, Little creek, the Pioneer Mining Co. engaged a special train and placed Harry Johnston in pos session of discovery. claiming the ground under a title purchased from August Schultze. A few day s later J. NJ. and P. M. Danielson went on the property to do their assessment work, which they allege they have performed every year since they located the claim in Jan uary, 1901. Twice they attempted to do the work, but were ordered off in a threatening manner, They then leased the property to Chas E. Hoxsie and he with about eight men moved onto the claim. Re. fusing to leave when requested, they were arrested and tried for criminal trespass, and were ac- quilted by jury. Immediately after Hcxsie and larty We're ar rested the Pioneer Mining Co. sent Joseph Warren with small army to take possession of tEe claim. The men are heavily armed and .n,reuchments have been thrown up to protect them in case of an invasion. Tickets patrol the bound aries of the claim Light and day.
 Little creek and it's benches pre- sent a lively scene, says the Cold Digger, and in a few days the en- tire tundra will be dotted with cabins and steam drawers. extend. ing almost from the city limits to Anvil mountain.
 At a mass meeting held in Dis covery hall, Little Creek City. a consent forr of government was established. and amidst great dis play of enthusiasm a mayor, alder men, chief of police, chief of deiec lives, city clerk. city attorney. city physician. municipal magistrate and street commissioner were elected. No one could be found tC accept the office of city treasurer as the city council has adopted ,h' motto made immortal by Gus Bol,z
Yukon Valley news., 1904-12-28

Presbyterian Cnufch. Services at the courthouse Sun day evenings at 7.3o.
 NJ. F.. Koonce, Missionary.
Yukon Valley news., 1904-12-28

The "countt ss mentioned above is none other than the former Alice Rollins Crane, who g.ve Captai l Galpin the shake" and married an 1 eged Russian count who oper- ated a roadhouse on the river near Fortymile. Captain Galpin and the countess then had all kinds of trouble and several lawsuits at Dawson over the manuscript for l novel to be called "rhe Klondike Widow Finally the large hearted Alice took both men, the old flame i and the new husband, and the three started in a small boat from Dawson to Nome. The trip down the river was punctuated with all legged attempts at murder by the men and attempts at suicide by the fair Alice. Galpin finally managed to land the titled pair in the Nome iail. The authorities investigated the alleged counts claim to title, but the keeper of the "herd book ' a, St. Petersburg pronounced him a fake. - Dawson News.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09

There are sixteen states in the
Union no one Of which contain as
many people as migrated to this coun-
try last year. The population OF
Montana is only little larger than
the total increase in Italian popula-
ton; that of Arizona is less than the
Russian immigration. If all the Aus
tro-Hungarian immigrants had settled
in Idaho they would have more than
doubled the population of the state.
Nevada would be more than twice as
thickly inhabited as at present if it
had received all the Germans. The
total population of Montana. Della
ware, Idaho, Wyoming and Nevada
does not equal the number of aliens
who landed in the United States in
the year ending June 80.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09
RAVENA
From our regular correspondent.l

trrOm our regular cOrrebpOnuent.I
March z, 1904.
A baby girl recently arrived at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Allen.
The mail carrier on r. r. No. 3 had
the misfortune to break his buggy Fri
day.
Len Burrows has taken possession
Of his farm he recently purchased
from Frank Mann.
Miss Mary Draise departed last
week for an extended visit with relat-
ives in Kansas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Julius Brown spent
Sunday at G. Hildahl's, near Nord-
ness.
II. lansing was Calmar business
visitor Wednesday.
School election today; director
will be elected in each sub-district
A number of young people spent a
very pleasant evening at o. Pullard's.
Friday.
Rev. G.. Blessin of Eldorado, Iowa,
spent Saturday in Ravena.
A jolly crowd congregated at the
julius Brown residence Wednesday
evening, spending the evening at dane
ing and other amusements.
Albert Thompson recently purchas-
ed Adolph Running's cream route,
and we understand will take posses
sion today.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09
SPIELVILLE.
(From our regular correspondent

(From our regular correspondent
March Z. 1904.
f. Benesh and wife we're down
f cm the Fort Sunday.
Carl Haug was business caller at
Conover Saturday.
Fred Bernatz was at Calmar Satur-
day OH business
F. Mikesh and J. Kapinos were at
the Fort Thursday.
Miss Lou Haug Sundayed at DEBORAH
with relatives.
Miss Mary Tuchek of Calmar spent
few hours in this vicinity Sunday.
calling on friends.
DR.. E. M. Helm was a professional
caller Tuesday.
Miss Mary Kapinos Sundayed with
her aunt, Mrs Joe Kapinos.
Miss Mary Kiimesh was at DEBORAH
shopping last Monday.
f. Kapler returned from Milwaukee
last week after a weeks sojourn in
the city.
Mr. and Mrs. H. Giesen of Calmar
were guests of j. Bernatz last Sun
day.
Geo. Nockels and wife of Calmar.
Sundayed with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Mikota.
James Mikota returned last week
from Yankton, S. d. after a years all.
sence.
F. Kanera and son of Ledgerwood,
n. d. and Mrs. j. Lovin and daughter
of Voss. N. D. came to attend the
funeral of Mrs. Barbara Mikesh.
Mrs. E. Tucker and daughter Gladys
of DEBORAH are visiting at her PAL en- tai
home, j. Mashek.
JIG. Mashek returned from Tacoma,
Wis, Saturday, where he left his son
Edward at the hospital His many
friends hope he will recover soon.
Djed-Mrs. Barbara Mikesh at an
old age. Wednesday evening at her
home She has resided in this town
for many years and will be sadly
missed by her many friends. The
funeral services were held Saturday
morning at &c O'Clock from the
Catholic church.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09
OSSIAN,
tFrom our regular correspondent

From our regular correspondentl
March Z, 1904.
Miss Grace Brainerd returned tC
Greeley Saturday.
Mrs. Sobolik came down from Cal.
mar Saturday and visited with her
son, Frank Sobolik and family.
Mrs. A. ". Harvey was a Saturday
visitor in DEBORAH.
u. W. Anderson was Oh the sick list
last week.
Joe Shupanitz will move his fam.
lily this week into the rooms OF the
restaurant.
Frank Miller of Festina was bust
ness caller in town Saturday.
Mrs. w. W Carter is here from
Montana looking after business inter
ests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Rosa spent Sun
day with the latter's parents.
John McManus has been enjoying
his mothers company the last few
days.
The Norwegian Ladies' Society met
with Mrs. John Moe last Wednesday.
Miss Carrie Pope went home to
Alpha Saturday.
Frank Kneeskern was over from
Frankville one dayllast week.
Mrs. George Brother and daughter,
Lorene, spent several days of last week
in Ossian with her parents.
Ettledorph and Becker have dissolv
ed partnership, the former becoming
sole proprietor.
last week Mr.. Lansing, residing
north of town. became the owner OF
the M. j. Carter property, now occu.
pied by Earnest Frank. The new
owner will take possession in the neal
future.
The Social Club were entertainments
the Billiard home Friday night, with
twenty-five young people in attend
ance.