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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-08-04

istration, and particularly in depart
ments and branches of the service
with which Postmaster General Cortel-
you, a clean-cut young man, has to do.
This particular young gentleman is
Frank H. Hitchcock, the new first as
sistant postmaster general, who has
made rapid strides since coming to
Washington. He seems to have COM
prehensive grasp Of the duties of his
office, and when congress reassembles
he will be put to the supreme test of
demonstrating how to handle men.
Mr.. Hitchcock entered the public SER
vice in technical position in the ag-
ricultural department Immediately
upon his graduation from college.
He attracted attention by his gen.
tlemanly demeanor and the abiii-
ty with which he did his work.
When Mr.. Cortelyou became sec
retary of the department of COM
merce and labor he picked on Mr..
Hitchcock as the sort of man he want
ed for chief clerk of that department.
His judgment of Mr.. Hitchcock's char
acter and abilities was SO fully justi-
fed that when Mr.. Cortelyou was
placed at the head of the republican
national committee he asked his young
friend to leave the government and go
with him as a sort of executive clerk
of that big political organization. The
fire of strenuous political campaign
tried the metal of Mr. Hitchcock and
showed it to be pure gold; SO it was
when Mr.. Cortelyou became postmas-
ter general he installed Mr.. Hitchcock
as his right-hand man as first assistant
postmaster general
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-08-04

sect pests direct or indirect reaches
the enormous sum of $3.50, 900, 900. Tho
IA pests which the experts of the de-
partment of agriculture has investi-
gated do an estimated annual mini
mum damage of some $500 100000.
AS leader of these enemies of human
endeavor the chinch bug costs the far
mers 100000, 600. Most of this falls
upon the wheat raisers, as the bug is
very fond of wheat. The Hessian fly is
also very destructive of wheat. the
damage caused by it being conserva-
lively placed at $4,000, 900. The corn
root worm, or the cut worm as it is
known, and the corn ear worm to-
gether work damage as great as the
Hessian fly. The south's great staple.
cotton, suffers greatly from the raw
ages of various pests. The boil weeyil,
the boil worm and the cotton leaf
worm infiict an annual damage of $780,
100000, and a recent official report ex-
pressed the opinion that when the Vice.
vii shall have spread all over the cot
ton producing territory it will be capa-
BILE of infiicting an annual loss OF $780,
100000.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-08-04
Sea Makes Land.

The landmaking powers of the sea
are strikingly illustrated in the recent
estimate of Scottish geographer The
amount of mineral matter in sea water
is found to be sufficient to form a solid
layer 125 feet deep over the whole
earth, and to equal North America,
Europe and Australia together or
nearly one-ffth of all land above sea
level. Even more mineral matter has
been taken from the sea. Most of the
limestone, gypsum and salt has been
derived from sea water, and so also
has been much of the cementing mate
rial of the sedimentary rocks
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-08-04

Viewed, Chief r'lerk William Fl. BayN
ley, of the pension offlce, recentTs in
stituted an inquiry which developed
some very interesting facts regarding
the 1900 clerks employed in that
branch of the government service.
Mr. Bailey made a canvass for the
purpose of ascertaining the former oc-
cupations of the employees, aud the re-
suits were surprising. 1t was found
that the register of clerks contained
the names of nearly 400 men who had
prepared themselves for the profess
sions of law, medicine and theology.
The graduates in law numbered 267,
in medicine 100, and in theology 90.
There were 40 clerks who had been au-
thors, 43 were editors, IS editors and
publishers, % printers, ISL newspaper
correspondents, four reporters, three
proofreaders, 33 magazine writer's and
one confessed to having been poet.
A total of LA clerks held diplomas
from colleges and universities.
This Office naturally attracts old sol
diers, but 1t is surprising to learn the
number Of men who held high rank
who are in the service. Among the
men now passing ON war claims who
formerly held military titles are one
major general, one adjutant general,
five brigadier generals, eight colonels,
seven lieutenant colonels, II majors, 4S
captains, 80 lieutenants and eight Sec
ond lieutenants. Among men who for
merly helped make state laws there are
nine ex-members of houses of repre-
sentatives of various states and four
ex-state senator's. There are Is former
justices of the peace, five county judg.
es, seven probate judges, three police
judges and 12 sheriffs. There are q
former surgeons, two bankers, six den
fists and two elocutionists. There are
no less than 457 of the 1900 clerks who
formerly followed teaching as a pro
fession. 1t is a sad commentary on hu
man failure to note the number of pro-
fessional derelicts who have driftet
into this dead harbor of government
service.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-08-04

Osler. This is Rev. DR.. Edward Ever
EFT Hale, the chaplain of the United
States senate. DR.. Hale would be a
striking figure in a throng of 10000.
He is tall, slender, with just a slight
stoop and is conspicuous for the splen-
did head that surmounts his shoulders.
1t is the head of a philosopher, and
such one as the old painters loved to
put on canvas. He has long hair,
brown and gray, blue eyes, deep set,
and his beard is almost white. He has
deep, strong voice, and his morning
invocation at the opening of the ses-
sions of the senate sounds like a mu-
sical chant.
DR.. Hale is one of the busy old men
who does not live in the past but who
believes in working for to-day and to-
morrow. He is the author of ten books
and is still writing. One of the best
known of his works is THE Man With
out a Country" He is of the strenu-
Gus type, physical and mental, just the
kind OF an old man that President
Roosevelt delights in. He comes of the
grandest stock in America, and Nathan
Hale, the patriot spy of the revolution
was his great-uncle. DR.. Hale when
but nine years of age was practicine
shorthand, and he says himself that at
the age of II years he could set type as
well as an average journeyman. His
father was a teacher, lawyer, civil
engineer and an editor of daily news.
paper.
1t was through the efforts of the late
Senator Hoar that DR.. Hale was Sc
cured as chaplain of the senate.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-08-04
THE MARKETS.
New York, Aug 9

New York. Aug. 2, 1905.
Flour Minnesota patent $5,40@5,S5.
Wheat-No. 2 red $3.50.
Corn-No. 2 yellow Coo.
oats-Clipred white 371a a04Oc.
Hay-Steady.
Cattle-No trading.
Sheep-Steady at $9.OO@4S5, lambs
$6.60@S.0O.
Hogs-None on sale.
Cleveland, Aug. 2.-Flour-M Mime
sofa spring patent s5.60@610.
Wheat-No. 2 red SIC.
Corn-No. yellow 61Ac.
Oats-No. 2 white 35hc.
Butter-Best creamery 21hc.
Eggs-Strictly fresh 19c.
Cheese-York state 11@11bc.
Potatoes-Best grades 60@7oc.
Hay-Choice timothy $11.50@12.O0.
Cattle = Best grades $4.75@525,
calves $7OO@7.75.
Toledo, Aug. 2. = Wheat-Cash
S5Ac.
Corn-Cash SIC.
Oats-Cash 301ac..
Cloverseed-Cash $3.50.
East Buffalo Aug. 2. = Cattle
Prime steers $5.00@5.50. Best veals
$6.00@6,50.
Wethers $5OOQ5,5O, spring
lambs $7,50@S,00.
Hogs-Yorkers and pigs $6.15@G25.
Pittsburg, Aug. -Cattle-Choice
steers $5.35@5.50. good $4.S0@5.00.
Sheep - Choice wethers $5.25Q
$50, lambs $4.50@750.
Hogs-,Prime heavy $6.15, pigs $6.15
@6.25. ----'-- -------,-. H. .-..-
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-08-04

sermon distinctly. This instrument is
attached to the reading desk, and is
shaped something like telephone, and
also bears a little resemblance to a
camera 1t conveys sound through
wires running to small receivers which
are to be used by persons who can. un-
der ordinary circumstances, hear moth
ing at all.
The instrument does not attract any
more attention than reading lamp
would on desk. The wires are out of
sight and run along the floor of the
church to certain seats, where small re-
ceivers are located. These receivers
can be held to the ear without attract
ing the notice of those who sit near by
and the deaf person in the congrega-
tion catch every word of the sermon.
In delivering his sermon, DR.. Hamlin
does not raise his voice above the ordi-
nary pitch. He talks directly toward
the instrument on the pulpit and keeps
near it all the time he is speaking. He
and his deaf parishioners are delighted
with the success of the instrument, and
ii is probable that the latter will be-
come very popular in this city.
DR.. Hamlin is one of the broad-mind-
ed, progressive clergymen of the day
who believes in the adoption of modern
inventions and conveniences that will
add to the comfort of his congregation
No false dignity or pride prevents his
adopting what some people call "fads
The doctor is known as the bicycle
preacher" in Washington. as he early
adopted that two-wheeled vehicle as a
convenient and speedy means of visit.
ing his parishioners. When called sud
denly to attend any of his people the
doctor mounts his wheel and makes his
way to distant parts of the city in 9
short time.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-08-04
The Post Office Department.

OWN in the post
Office department
there is a tall,
blonde young gen.
tleman in a high
position of trust
and responsibility,
who seems to be
making g o o d."
He is one of the
company of clean
cut young men
who have been
brought into the
public under the
Roosevelt admin
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-08-04

HE ravages of in
sects and worms
upon the crops in
this country mean
a loss that is SIM
ply startling. In
the year book Of
the department of
agriculture just is
sued a compilation
has been made of
the loss worked by
IA of the most i'm
portant of the
pests. 1t is esti-
mated that the
loss from all in
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-08-04
ULCERS FOR THIRTY YEARS
Painful Eruptions from Knees to
Feet Seemed Incurable Until
He Used Cuticura.

Another of those remarkable cures by
Cuticura, after doctors and all else had
of Gainesville, Texas, in the following
letter: For over thirty years l suf-
fered from painful ulcers and an erup:
ton from my knees - feet, and could
find neither doctors nor medicine to help
me. until I used Cuticura Soap, Oint'
ment and Pills, which cured me in six
months They helped me the very
first time l used them, and I am glad
to write this so that others suffering as
l did may be saved from misery"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-08-04
Fine Opportunity for Agents.

The Perry Nursery Co., Rochester, N. Y,
the U. S., write that they want a good
live agent in this section to solicit orders
for their products. Experience not neces-
sary. They pay 25 per cent. commission
weekly on receipt of orders. No delivering
or collecting. Your name and address
with references will bring you free their
beautiful outfit and full particulars.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-08-04
On His Track.

Pa" asked the senator's little boy,
what is a 'nemesis""
"a nemesis, my SON." replied the SEN
Rtor, wearily, "is a female oficeseeker
whom, in moment of foolish kind-heart-
edness, you promised to assist" t."-Catholic
Standard and Times.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-08-04
KIDNEY TROUBLES
Increasing Among WOmen, But
Sufferers Need Not Despair
THE BEST ADVICE IS FREE

OF all the diseases known, with which
the female organism is afflicted, kidney
disease is the most fatal, and statistics
show that this disease is on the increase
among women.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-08-04
The Government Clerks.

l HAS been sug-
gested that the le-
gend written over
Dante's Inferno,
Leave hope be.
hind ye who enter
here" could ap-
propriately be bla-
zoned over the
doors of the gov
ernment offices in
Washington. The
& o v e r nment de-
partments are YER
liable graveyards
of d | S q p p ointed
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-08-04
In DR.. Hamlin's Church.

Hamlin, pastor of
the Church of the
Covenant in this
city, has made
the deaf to hear. Z"
He has adopted in
his church the use
of a little instru-
ment called the
" a cou s t i C on, -
which is not un-
like a telephone,
and through which
every deaf person
in his church is
able to hear the
49,.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-08-04
WASHINGTON LETTER
CHAPLAIN OF THE SENATE A
WONDERFUL OLD MAN.
HALEs ARE A NOTED FAMILY
a Glance at the Disappointed People
in Government ohces-First As
sistant Postmaster General
Hitchcock a Wise Choice.
A S sHIN GToN.-

One of the most
picturesque char
acters in Wash
ington public life
is a man SO years
of age, who still
works hard every
day and has no
idea that he has
reached the stage
when chloroform
should be admin
istered, according
to the humorous
uttUOoction nf nr
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-08-04

There is hardly enough fattery in the
whole world to satisfy one man who be-
lieves he has a fine figure that must be
dressed in the perfection of fashion,
n. Y. Press.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-08-04

To prevent writer's cramp, use the scis-
sors instead of the pen. Lots of news
paper men are never affected by writer's
cramp Boston Transcript.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-08-04

Do your clothes look yellow? If so, use
Red Cross Ball Blue. 1t will make them
white as snow. 2 OF. package, cents.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-08-04

Some men are born to. fame and some
achieve it by raising big crop of rides
cent whiskers.-N. Y. Times.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-08-04
Don't Get Footsorel Get Foot-Ease.

A wonderful powder that cures tired, hot,
aching feet and makes new or tight shoes
Accept no substitute Trial package FREE.
Address A. S. Olmsted. lie Roy. n. Y.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-08-04

ambitions, IL the history of hundreds
OF the clerks there employed Is re-
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-08-04
Pests That Damage Our Crops.

ETT HE ravages of in.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1905-07-19
Picket Gets Ten Thousand.

The jury in the Pickett case awarded
young Pickett $4,000 damages for the
loss of his right arm by being run over
by Southern train at st. Matthews four
years ago. The case was first heard two
years ago and verdict was rendered for
$500, but the railroad appealed to the
Supreme Court on the grounds of ex-
cessive damages. The appeal was sus.
tanned. and the case remanded fol an
other hearing. The suit was first brought
for $4,000 actual damages and $4,000
punitive damages, but this last time the
amount demanded was only $4,000, as
no punitive damages were asked for. 1t
is unusual that every cent of such large
amount should be allowed by jury. The
case has aroused much interest. THE
State, June Sth.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1905-07-19
Root IS Formally Named.

Oyster Bay, July 7.-Onicial announce
ment has been made here that Elihu
Root has been appointed Secretary of
State. The announcement is made on
the authority of President Roosevelt in
the following statement given out by
Secretary Loeb:
"Elihu Root has accepted the tender
by the President of the Seoretaryship of
the State. He will take the oath of office
in couple of weeks, but it will neces-
sarily be some little time before he closes
up his business affairs. He will not 90
to Washington permanently until some
time in September"
President Roosevelt is much gratified
at Mr.. Roots acceptance and is deeply
sensible of the personal sacrifices made
by Mr.. Root in taking on him the bur-
dens and duties of member of the cabi-
net.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1905-07-19
Those Have Paid the Penalty.

For the murder of his mistress, Lula
Mitchell, John Buroh, colored, was
hanged in Baltimore last Friday morning.
Henry j. Handy. colored, murderer of
his wife, paid the penalty on the gallows
at Salisbury, Md, last Friday morning.
A Tense was erected in order to prevent
outsiders from seeing the man hanged,
but 1t was besieged by midnight and
torn down and despite the efforts of q
large posse to preserve order, the crowd
tore down the fense and when the hang
ing took place it was in view of several
hundred.
Lon Beard, negro, who had been ar
rested on the charge of assaulting Mrs.
Chester Crawford, of Normally, was
lynched Saturday afternoon by mob of
25 men,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1905-07-19
0bituary-Mrs. s. E. Nelson.
by Her Pastor.

By Her Pastor.
Late in the afternoon of June 2Sth,
1905, after two days illness, Mrs. S. f.
Nelson (nee Allep), wife of Rev. r. w.
Nelson, fell "asleep in Jesus" as sweetly
as child or as traveller on pleasant
journey. She was fully conscious and
knew that she must soon leave her
friends, relatives and the loving husband
to whom she was so devoted. To him
she was help-meet indeed and in
truth. Just two years previous to the
night she lay corpse, the life of Rev.
r. w. Nelson was frightened and
cheered by the nuptial tie, but the after
noon of the 18th of June closed those
two short years that had been such a
benediction to his useful life.
Just two months ago Sister Nelson was
preceded to the grave by her aged mother.
She was faithful and consecrated
member of South Union Baptist church.
Funeral services were conducted by her
pastor in the presence of large number
# her friends and relatives. Thus has
passed from earth to heaven bright
spirit, leaving a loving husband with
other near relatives and host of friends
to mourn her death.
"Out of the shadow-land, into tho sun
shine,
Cloudless, eternal, that fadeth not away
Softly and tenderly, Jesus has called her
Home, where the ransomed are gather
ing"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1905-07-19
Tribute Of Respect.

Stephen Albert Marett, Christian gem
tleman and friend, sleeps well after life's
fitfuI fever, in the cemetery of tho
church he loved and labored in so long.
We, his fellow-workers, can say of him,
"Life's work we'll done,
Life's race we'll run,
Life's victory won,
Now cometh rest"
In loving remembrance of his devotion
to church, his faithful discharge of
duty as deacon, his consistent Christian
life, and his noble example of good
citizen, we, the members of Beaverdam
Baptist church offer the following reso-
lutions:
1. That we have lost one of our m ost
useful members.
2. That we extend our heartfelt SYM
pathy to the bereaved family in this
time of their need and invoke Gods 8
grace upon them.
8. That copy of these resolutions be
presented the family and recorded in our
minute book. B. j. Marett,
f. NJ. Davis,
nj, C., Barton
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1905-07-19
How Consumption Begins.

Consumption always begins with a
cough that fingers. A cough that hangs
on and will not yield to the usual treat
ment may not mean consumption, but
too often it does mean this dead destroyer
Elixir is very successful in checking the
progress of throat and lung diseases
Even consumption yields to its powerful
influence, If its use is begun before the
disease is too deep seated. This modern
scientific remedy kills the germs that
cause consumption. 1t removes the cause
Nand helps nature rebuild the broken down
2kissue. If you have n stubborn cough
try Rydale's Cough Elixir, it will not dis
appoint you. Walhalla Drug Company;
Carter's Pharmacy, Westminster.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1905-07-19
Escape Of a Vile Murderer.

Hampton, July 10.-Ben Bennett, a
white man convicted of wife murder and
sentenced to five years in the penitep-
tiary or on the chaingang, and Sam
Jenkins, negro serving on the chain
gang for killing another nego, whose
sentence was four years in the peniten-
tiary or on the public works of the
county, have escaped. The escape was
made by filing a large ring. They left
with their shackles on them. There
were nine convicts at work near Hickory
Hill. Wobb Thomas was the only guard
in charge of this gang at the time,
Romy Bowers, the other guard, having
goue to his home on Saturday. Nothing
was known of the escape until daylight
this morning. Supervisor Snider will do
his best to have the convicts arrested.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1905-07-19
jill. Darby, A
Real Estate Broker.
Office : Peoples Bank.
~
Union Meeting.

The Beaverdam Union, Lower Di-
vision, will convene at Fant's Grove
July 29-30, 1905. The moderator,
Rev. w. r.. Wilson, will open the
meeting at 10 o'clock and after de-
votional exercises at discretion the
following queries will be discussed
by those appointed and others who
will join in the discussions:
l. Is it practicable to enlist every
Christian in the work of soul-win-
ming? If so, how? w. N. Bruce.
Rev. ID. l.. Hatcher, S. M. Vandiver.
Q. Is there need for more strict
discipline in our churches? j. d.
Stonecypher, w. N. Mitchell, j. w.
Bearden.
8. What duties to the older Chris
tians owe to new converts ? nj. G..
Barton, A. B. Langston, j. B. Har-
ris.
This being the season when the
pastors will likely be in revival meet
ings, laymen are mostly on the pro-
gram. Discussions open to all. The
program for Sunday will be arranged
at the union.
j. r. Moore, j. b. Harris,
j. f. Foster, Committee.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1905-07-19
The Clay" Mlcrobe.

A learned professor claims to have dis
covered that ''laziness" is caused by a
germ. If the eminent doctor is right,
Rydale's Liver Tablets can rightly be
termed Microbe Killers, because they al
ways remove that tired, lazy, sluggish
feeling that has usually been attributed
to a torpid liver or constipated bowels.
Rydale's Liver Tablets are guaranteed to
They are small, compressed chocolate
coated tablets, easy to take, pleasant in
effect, reliable. Any dealer in our RENE
dies will return your monay if you are
not satisfied with these tablets. so tab.
let's % cents. Walhalla Drug Company
Carter's Pharmacy, Westminster.