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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-08-13

ana misery. advise all suffering
women to take Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound" ."-MRs. EMMA
WHEATON, Vienna, w. Va.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
herbs, contains no narcotics or harm
full drugs, and to-day holds the record
for the largest number of actual cures
of female diseases of any similar medi-
cine in the country, and thousands OF
voluntary testimonials are on file in
the Pinkham laboratory at Lynn,
Mass, from women who have been
cured from almost every form of
female complaints, Inflammation, ul-
ceration, n,displacements, fibroid tumors,
Irregularities, periodic pains, backache,
indigestion and nervous prostration.
Every such suffering woman owes it to
herself to give Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound trial.
If you would like special advice
about your case write a cOnfiden-
tial letter to Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free,
and always helpful.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-08-13
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HUMoRlST IN OLD LAFAYETTE
Amusing Letter Written by Prisoner,
Giving Peculiar Condition of At
fairs In Fortress.

Fort Lafayette, situated on the little
island just off Fort Hamilton in the
Narrows and now used as a powder
station, was prison during the civil
war. In 1t were confined many per-
sons arrested for treason by the Unit
ed States marshal in this city.
Here is what one prisoner wrote in
1868 in letter that Brooklyn man,
then a boy, picked up in a bottle
which was washed ashore on the Dy-
ker meadows just after the war and
which he has in an old scrap book:
April 4, 1868.
Hotel de La Fayette.
In consequence of many prisoners
being exchanged from Fort Lafay-
ette and not mentioned in the papers,
and for the benefit of the World, Her.
aid, Sun or any other public and daily
journal l send this small notice in
this frail but buoyant vessel. / beg
to state that we are all right here.
Nothing to do and plenty of time to
do it in. Beautiful view down here,
l don't think, especially at night be-
tween the door cracks and window
bars. There are some curiosities
down here for Barnum Outside SEN
tinel-"Halti Who comes here?"
Prisoner-"A friend Can i have a
bucket of water?' Sergeant-"Yes."
Fine living. Bread and pork for
breakfast, pork and bread for dinner;
what's left for supper. Coffee boiled
in hogsheads full every year. Hogs
heads never empty. Consequence
plenty of water. No trouble to read
your letters. They are all read for
you. Also your money and watches
are well cared for See another pris-
oner. How are you?" Sentinel
Stop that noise" Exit prisoner.
Card playing is understood down
here-high, low, jack, whist and loo.
Smoking? 1 don't think. Tobacco is
sight good for sore eyes. We see
a piece every new prisoner. Wonder
Burke doesn't send these good look
ing soldiers up to town to parade on
the fourth of July. They are all kinds
and shapes.
They keep goat down here to eat
what the rebels leave. The poor crea-
ture has to be helped up. Two cats
are In the same fix. There is also an
attentive doctor down here. One med
icine only. If 1t don't cure you're sor.
ry, for then you have to die. That's
all know about it. Guess that's also
military necessity.
We expect Honest Abe down here
in '65, soon after the next election
Hope he'll bring his rail splitting ma
chine. Might be amusing. There is
a good deal of fun down here. Very
busy for us. Pretty busy for tho SOL
diers. Our clothes are all torn. l
will mend them as soon as I find
thread and needles. Looked for some
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-08-13

allied to the Grand Army, marched
to-day in the parade that was the cul-
minating feature of the forty-third ma
tional encampment. Many military
bands and fife and drum corps made
the music to which the old warriors
kept step. The procession formed at
Eagle Gate, which is one of Salt Lake
City's many picturesque features.
At the word of command the parade
marched west on Main street and
turned south down that thoroughfare,
proceeding seven blocks between solid
walls of cheering men, women and
children. AS the grizzled veterans
passed the enthusiasm was tremen-
dous and many a spectator wept un-
ashamed as he realized that this was
undoubtedly the last grand review for
scores of the feeble heroes who
trudged along with eyes on the flag
for which they had given some of the
best years of their lives.
When Seventh South street was
reached the paraders themselves
broke out in mighty cheering, for
there they turned in front of the most
beautiful feature of the day, the "Liv-
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-08-13

ing Flag" On an immense stand
were $500 children dressed in the
national colors and so arranged that
they made perfect representation of
a waving American flag.
The little ones had been drilled for
many weeks, and while the old sol
diers passed they sang patriotic airs.
Reviewed by Notables. u
Countermarching. the parade now
moved north on Main street back to
South Temple street. Here, just to
the left of the Brigham Young pioneer
monument and close to Temple square,
the reviewing stand had been erected.
1T was occupied by COMMANDMENTS
Chief Henry M. Nevius, Gov William
iSpry of Utah, the chief executive Of
other states and large number Of
other officials and distinguished
guests. The parading bodies all
passed In review, saluting those in
the stand, and at once disbanded. All
the bands as they arrived here were
massed. close to the stand and as the
elimination of the parade, 1000 school
children marched by, the united bands
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-08-13

Of hats and handkerchiefs. AS soon
as the tumult had subsidized, Command
er Nevius delivered a graceful re-
sponse to the welcoming speeches and
took the chair.
Then came the turn of the allied or
ganizations and greetings to the vet
Grams were uttered by President Gene,
We've Hagar Longfeld Lane of the La
dies of the G. A. r., President Mary e.
Gilman Of the Woman's Relief Corps,
President Clara e. Hoover of the
Daughters of Veterans, COMMANDMENT.
Chief Edgar Allen of the Sons of Vet.
Grams, and President Rebecca Smith
of the Army Nurses. The speechmak.
ing was varied by the playing of pa
triotic airs by band.
The exercises were brought to a
close by the presentation of hand
some testimonial to Charles G. Bur
ton, past commander-in-chie of the
Grand Army.
The last three days of the encamp
ment are, as usual, given up mainly tc
business sessions of the various or
galiizations and election of officers.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-08-13
Chances for Soldiers Promotion.

Chances for Soldiers Promotion.
Although the enlisted man in the
American army has always been bet
ter treated in every way than any
other soldier in the world, his com.
pensation is very small compared with
the wages paid in civil life and the
attractiveness of the service was ap-
preciably enhanced by the increase
for which the recent amendment Of
the law has provided. Even more i'm.
portant than this consideration in pop
ularizing the service. however, is the
fact that 1t has been made easier
than formerly for the private to rise
from the ranks and to become com.
missioned officer. This has long been
possible, as was shown in the brilliant
career of the late Gen. Lawton. but
formerly the obstacles to be overcome
were so serious that 1t could only be
accomplished by man of exceptional
abilities and attainments.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-08-13
Reading Your Letters.

ever since I've been here. You can
find some real bloods down here. II
you've got money you can get few
extras. Them that amt got any stick
to the old thing.
If any good intentioned person or
persons should pick this up please
hand to where directed in care of any
person but those connected with this
prison and If tobacconist he will
oblige by sending small piece to
S. S. Ft. Lafayette. Taps. Out go
lights. Good-by.
The letter was written in pencil and
in haste, judging from its tone. Per.
haps the writer of it is alive to-day
and will recognize 1t.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-08-13
PROPOSES GREAT CANAL

w. j. Botterill, London (England) civil en-
gineer, has proposed the building of sea level
canal 12o feet wide and 81 feet deep across Eng
land, from Yarmouth, the naval base of the Brit
ish Isles the North sea, to the Bristol chan
mel, 240 miles away. The proposed canal would
also have branch to Birmingham, an important
commercial city, making 1t port for sea-going
vessels. This section, which would connect with
the main canal at Oxford. would be 60 miles
long.
Engineer Botterill declares the main idea OF
the canal to be commerce, but. of course the
naval defense England has expected to make
for herself in the European war that always
threatens comes up for consideration. With this
idea in view Mr.. Botterill would provide forti
i'd a few miles from Yarmouth where 40 Dread
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-08-13
"KlD COTTON KING" BROKE

Jesse, l.. Livermore kid cotton king" at the
age of 81, when he looked more as If he were
only 81, has gone the way of the speculator.
Jesse is broke. Out Of three big guesses as to
which way the cotton market would go he
guessed right once. That guess brought him
$3,OO0,0O0. But he lost $1,O00,000 of this "bull-
ing" the market in August of 1905 The price
of cotton suddenly dropped $3.50 bale This
last time Jesse sold short in cotton and also in
wheat, in both of which the wheat king" of Chi
cago, James A. Patten, has been operating Pat.
ten guessed right, but Livermore didn't
Consequently his name has been 4. from
the doors of q. F. Hutton & Co.
Jesse first saw the light in Shrewsbury, Mass
in 1877. His first speculative attempt netted him
ne took flyer in Burlington Quincy in a local
16 years old, you see. BY the time he was q
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-08-13

playing and the children singing On
ward, Christian Soldiers"
The great review was excellently
managed In every way. All along the
line of march were scattered ambu-
lances, trained nurses and numerous
other attendants to care for any Of the
veterans who might be overcome by
fatigue and for spectators who suf-
fered in the crush on the sidewalks.
Fortunately, their services were sell
dom needed.
Fine Pyroteohnlc Display.
After a good rest, the city's guests
all turned out again this evening and
Witnessed the magnificent display of
fireworks on the top of Ensign peak.
This peak lies Immediately north of
the city and is the highest point Of the
Wasatch mountains, rising 1900 feet
higher than Temple square. The py-
rotechnic display is a mighty feature
of the encampment week.
Salt Lake City has thrown open her
arms to the old soldiers, and never
has the Grand Army been more en-
Enthusiastically received or more gener-
ously entertained than at this en-
campment. Many thousands of the
veterans and their families and men,
bers of all the organizations allied to
the Grand Army have participated in
the exercises and entertainments, and
are unanimous in their praise of the
treatment they have received.
Well Managed Encampment.
The old soldiers have been very
carefully looked after by the local
committee on public comfort and pri-
vate accommodations, and at the "a
information bureaus at the various
railway stations and convenient places
about the city. During the entire time
of the encampment these committees
have had the services of 300 high
school cadets, whose duties have been
to render every possible assistance to
the visitors.
Henry NJ. Nevius, the commander-in.
chief, arrived here Saturday with his
staff and inspected the arrangements.
On Sunday the city's guests began ar
riving by the thousand, and on Mon
day they came in so fast that the COM
mittee had to work like sailors to get
them all housed in such a manner as
to avoid congestion in any part of the
city.
Big Greetings" Meeting.
Monday evening came the first pub
lie event on the program-a great
campfire in the assembly hall In the
Temple grounds. All that night and
throughout Tuesday the stream of ar
rivals continued, but by Tuesday
evening practically all the visitors had
been received and distributed. That
night the greatest function of the en-
campment took place. This was the
Greetings" meeting in the Mormon
Tabernacle. The immense building
easily seats 10000 persons, and 1t was
filled to its capacity.
Col. Frank M. Starrett, the execu-
tive director of the encampment.
called the vast assemblage to order
and introduced William H. King of
Salt Lake City, who acted as tenn
porary chairman. He made a brief
address and was followed by Gov.
William Spry of Utah, Mayor John S.
Bradford of Salt Lake City, and L. H.
Smythe, commander of the depart
ment of Utah, all of whom told in elo-
quent words how proud they were
to welcome to the state and city the
Grand Army and their friends.
Mr.. King then introduced Command
er-in-Chief Nevius, who was received
with wild cheering and the waving
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-08-13


americans as rule little appreciate the size Argentine Republic
sota will, in
In
bushels
Buenos Ayres Philadelphia realize that
Senior Poea the United States attache of the
Brazil Chile
Nacion diplomacy
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-08-13
VETERANS MARCH
IN GREAT REVIEW
PARADE OF THE GRAND ARMY
IN SALT LAKE CITY
CLIMAX OF ENcAMPMENT
I Old Soldiers Are Greeted with Cheers
and Tears-Gatherlng In the
Utah Capital Well
Managed.

Salt Lake City, Utah, Aug. IL
Forty-four departments of the Grand
Army Of the Republic, escorted by the
Fifteenth United States infantry and
the National Guard Of Utah and fol
lowed by the Naval Veterans, the Ex-
Union Prisoners of War, the Army
Nurses in carriages, the Sons of Vet
Grams and the women's organizations
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-08-13
CALLS ATTENTION TO COUNTRY

Epifanio Portea, envoy extraordinary from Ar.
gentina has risen to remark that Americans
could get more trade with his country If they
only had ships sailing from New York or some
other central point to Buenos Ayres. AS it Is
now, about the only way that American goods
can be shipped to Argentina is by way of Europe.
But four American ships visited Buenos Ayres
in 190S Despite this handicap, the envoy says,
the residents of his land took nearly $50,000,000
of American goods last year. The total annual
trade is s600,O00,0O0.
"The people of our country would like to trade
with America" says Portela "but it is, the
countries of Europe can undersell yours on
everything except agricultural machinery, which
constitutes the bulk of the $50,000,000 business
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-08-13

E. Pfnkham's Vege-
table Compound.
Eleven years ago L
was a walking
shadow. Ihad been
under the DOCTORS
carebutgotnorelief.
My husband per-
suaded me to try
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vege table Com
pound anditworked
like a charm. 1t re-
lfnvpd all INV poipo
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-08-13

With smooth iron and Defiance
Starch, you can launder your shirt
waist just as we'll at home as the
steam laundry can; it will have the
proper stiffness and finish, there will
be less wear and tear of the goods,
and it will be C positive pleasure to
use Starch that does not stick to the
iron,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-08-13
HURLED FROM POWER

With Col. Georges Picquart, alternately
Frances military hero and the target for her
opprobrium, fate has played a pretty game Of
battledore bureau clerk with military rank
and title, he became national character when
the Dreyfus affair was at its height by suddenly
espousing the cause of that officer at the mo-
ment of his greatest unpopularity. AS conse-
quence Picquart hated, cursed, threatened
ridculed But history moves rapidly in la belle
France and public opinion races between ex-
tremes After Zola and the courts of last degree
Dreyfus freed, whtewashed, cheered and
promoted Upon the national wave of reaction
his friends like Picquart rode to quick popularity
Eventually it went far in the latters as
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-08-13
A Trying Time.

Judge - Why did you strike this
man?
Prisoner - What would you do,
judge, il you kept grocery store
and man came in and asked If he
could take moving picture of your
cheese?-Harper's Weekly.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-08-13

mel of
hurled with
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-08-13
TO HEAD ENGLAND'S NAVY

Admiral Sir Arthur Moore, K c. B., K. G. ".
o., @. NJ. G., who will succeed Sir John Fisher
in October next the active head of the Eng.
lish navy, is sailor who has risen to his pres
ent position by sheer hard work and competence.
He is not spectacular person, like Lord Charles
Beresford or his immediate predecessor, Sir John
Fisher, but he has distinguished himself by al
ways doing the job that was given him in excel
lent shape and without any unnecessary fuss
and noise. Patriotic Englishmen hope that his
advent at the admiralty will mark the end of
the petty personal and political jeaousies which
have done so much harm to the service recently.
Admiral Moore is 62 years old. He en-
tered the navy in 1860. and was specially pro-
Ii. rin fhn fiop
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-08-13
Reslnoi is Appreciated and Highly
Recommended by Intelligent People
In All Parts Of the World.

1 highly recommend Resinol oint-
ment to all persons who are troubled
with skin eruptions of any kind. 1
have found these preparations most
useful and efficacious in many cases.
M. +. Ryan, Bedford So, London.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-08-13

If a man never told a lie it's be-
cause no young mother ever asked
him what he thought of her baby.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-08-13

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teehng softens the gums reduces In
nammatlon allays pain, wind collie. 25c bottle
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-08-13

Of
AntSlave
aiddecamp the
China
the inactive list
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-08-13

miles Yarmouth
New York right
versies
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-08-13

An easy beginning doesn't always
Justify the finish.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-08-13

local
1893just DID, BY the time
he had $4,000 or $4,000, all speculation.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-08-13
OWES
HER
LIFE TO
Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Vienna, w. Va. -"I feel that owe
the last ten years Of my life to Lydia
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-06-17
Plain Dealing.

After several weeks illness Allie and
Will Banks are up again.
Mr.. w. L. Rainey and family have
moved back to this place from Moor
ingsport.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. Butler of Belcher
spent Monday and Monday night in
Plain Dealing.
DR.. r. L. Arnold returned Sunday
from Cotton Valley, where he has been
for the past week.
The lecture by State Superintendent
Harris Monday night was very much
enjoyed. In his talk he urged the
people to seriously consider the estab-
fishing of agricultural departments in
all high schools. Parish Superintendent
Fortson of Benton also expressed his
views as being heartily in sympathy
with this idea. Prof. Harris feels con-
fident that the State will make an ap-
preparation for this work.
Wednesday, June is, 1909.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-06-17
FACTS ABOUT THE FLY.

The common house-fly is a car
rier of disease. Typhoid fever,
diarrhea, dysentery and tubercu-
losis are carried by flies.
Flies feed on food and also on
filth. They go fran the one to the
other. In this way they carry dis
ease germs to the table. One fly
may convey six million bacteria.
Flies breed in manure heaps,
outhouses, refuse, ash-pits and all
decomposing animal or vegetable
matter, and unclean places. Do
not allow decaying material of any
sort to accumulate on or near your
premises. If such exist, cover
with lime or kerosene oil, and re-
move as early as possible.
See that your sewerage system
is in good order.
Screen all food; cover food after
a meal; burn all scraps and refuse.
Screen all windows and doors.
Burn pyrethrum powder in the
house if flies should gain entrance.
If there is no filth there will be
no flies.-Hdrper's Weekly.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-06-17
Fexix Galloway Drowned.

On account of the exceptional rush OF
last week we neglected to mention sew
eral paragraphs, one OF them being the
drowning OF little Felix Galloway, which
we forgot and which we regret very
much.
He was a son of DR.. and Mrs. l. M.
Galloway of Shreveport and was aged
nine years. He was drowned Monday
afternoon of last week in the Zero hole,
near Shreveport, while in swimming
with some companions. While this has
always been a popular swimming place
with the youths of Shreveport, several
have been drowned there on account of
its great depth and steep banks. DR..
Callaway's little son could swim but
little and managed to get too far out in
deep water.
| DR.. Galloway formerly lived in Belle
vue and alter his marriage he and his
family lived for several years in Alden
Bridge. He is known to the majority OF
our readers, who will be deeply grieved
to learn of the death of this bright and
handsome little boy. Some years age
Felix Galloway (this little fellows uncle
and for whom he was perhaps named)
| was the writer's playmate. He, too, was
taken in his youth, and the thought Of
his untimely death and the early ties Of
friendship that were severed makes us
doubly sympathize with these grief
stricken parents to-day.