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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-04-07
ALBANYS CAPITAL BURNS
oNE.THlRD OF THE BEAUTIFUL
A MASS OF RUINS.
Million Dollars Worth Of Books, Treas
ures and Archives of State Ii
brary Now In Ashes.

Albany, N. Y.-One-third of New
York's $27,000,OOO capitol is in
ruins. Only the spectral walls remain,
and represent loss of $7,000,000,
which resulted from flames that swept
through the magnificent structure for
nine hours. Nearly all the state Off
cials, except the governor and secre-
tary of state, have been driven out.
Engines are through pumping water
upon the debris Of the million dollars
worth of books, treasures and archives
which until three o'clock in the morn
ing of March 20 decorated the state
library and which ranked as the sixth
largest in the world. The celebrated
million dollar staircase, once embla-
zoned with the medallions of at least
a half hundred famous men, warped
and broken lies under heap of torn
and twister girders and portions of the
giant towers and charred sections of
the red steel roofs which covered
the west end of the capitol. Several
flremen were overcome by smoke.
More money was wasted in the con-
struction of the state capitol at Albany
IMAM Ci uhy OIhCl puDllC III
America. 1t was estimated when it's
construction was authorized by the
Legislature in 1853, that the building
as planned would cost $4,000,000. Ac-
cording to the state records for the
fiscal year ended September 80 last,
the total amount expended had been
more than $25 100000, and the original
plans had not been carried out. The
city of Albany is built upon several
hills, and on the highest of these
stands the building which has been
ruined. 1t is gigantic structure of
white granite, with red-capped tow.
ers. 1t looms gigantically from all
parts of the city. Scandal has attend.
ed the progress OF construction since
the first shovelful of earth was turned
over. Away back in 1879, when only
$9,500,000 had been spent, charges
were made that much of this sum
had been misapplied. A legislative
investigation was held, but the only
thing uncovered was that the work
had been done on the days labor plan,
and that many men had been carried
on the pay rolls who had never seen
the structure. The ruined building is
800 feet north and south by 400 feet
east and west and with it's porticos
covers three acres. The walls are 100
feet high. Its cost of more than $685..
100000 has been sharply contrasted
with the cost of the capitol at Wash
ington, which covers more than five
and half acres and on which only
S11,725,47S was expended. The first
excavation for the building was start
ed on December 9, 1867, and the first
stone in the foundation was laid July
Z, 1869. The corner stone was laid by
the grand lodge of Masons on June
q, 1871, and the capitol was first
occupied by the legislature January
Z, 1879. Formal occupation took place
on February IL, 1879.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-04-07

Washington. d. C.-Drastio action
was taken by Postmaster General
Hitchcock in announcing reorgan.
ization OF the railway mail service A
round dozen OF changes OF the most
important officers in the service were
made. While signing the necessary
orders for the changes Mr.. Hitchcock
said: "The investigation which we
conducted 80 long and SO carefully in
-dicated clearly that the action which
have taken was absolutely necessary.
The railway mail service has suffered
greatly from poor management
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-04-07
REACHES 81, GIVES 100000
Aged Doctor Pearson Of Chicago Dis
tributes Big Sums on Ami
vcrsary of Birth.

Chicago, Ill.-Dr. d. K. Pearson
Of Hinsdale, a suburb, will cele-
brate his ninety-first birthday April
IA by the distribution of 100000 to
schools and religious organizations.
This will make his total distributions
of recent years nearly $5,000.00O, most
Of which has been given to small col.
leges. The gifts are termed by Doctor
Pearson as debts" and in most cases
are fulfillments of his pledges to diff
ferent bodies of certain sums, when
they should have collected other stip.
ulated amounts.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-04-07
COFFEE HEART
Very Plain In Some People.

A great many people 80 on suffering
from annoying ailments for long
time before they can get their own
consent to give up the Indulgence
from which their trouble arises.
A gentleman In Brooklyn describes
his experience, as follows:
II became satisfied some months
ago that owed the palpitation of the
heart from which I suffered almost
daily. to the use of coffee, Il had been
a coffee drinker for 80 years. but I
found 1t very hard to give up the bev-
erage.
"One day ran across very sem
sible and Straightforward presenta-
ton of the claims of Postum, and
was SO impressed thereby that con.
cluded to give 1t trial.
my experience with 1t was unsat-
isfactory till learned how it ought
to be prepared-by thorough boiling
for not less than Is or 20 minutes
After learned that lesson there was
no trouble.
Postum proved to be a most palat'
able and satisfactory hot beverage,
and l have used It ever since.
"The effect on my health has been
most salutary. The heart palpitation
from which l used to suffer 30 much,
particularly after breakfast, has dis
appeared and never have return OF
1t except when l dine or lunch away
from home and drink the old kind OF
coffee because Postum is not served.
I find that Postum cheers and invig-
crates while II produces no harmful
stimulation" Name given by Postum
Co., Battle Greek. Mich.
Ten days trial proves an eye opener
TO many.
Read the little book, "The Road to
Wellville," In pkgs. There's Rea-
SON."
Ever road the above letterS A new
enc appears from tirne TO time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of huzna1
interest.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-04-07
How He Ayerted a Duel.

The following is told of former Sen
ator Joe Blackburn of Kentucky:
In the days OF his youth the Ken
tuckian was asked by friend to SEQ
ond him IN duel. He consented. and
at sunrise the parties met at the ap-
pointed place. Now, It was this Ken
tuckian's duty to say the last words
touching the terms of the duel. But,
although he faithfully performed this
duty. the duel never took place.
A murmur of why not?" invariably
goes around whenever this story is
told, whereupon the answer is as fol-
lows:
For a very simple reason. When
Joe finished speaking It was too dark
for duel."-Harper's Magazine.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-04-07
$3.50 RECIPE CURES
WEAK KIDNEYS, FREE
RELIEVES URINARY AND KIDNEY
TROUBLES, 5AckAcHE, STRAIN
ING, SWELLING, ETC,
stops Pain In the Bladder, Kidneys
and Back.

Wouldn't It be nice within week or 20
10 begin to say goodbye forever to the
scalding. dribbling, strstning. or too fro
quent passage OF urine; the forehead and
the back-of- the-head aches; the stitches
and pains in the back; the growing mus
ole weakness; spots before the eyes; yell
low skin; sluggish bowels; swollen eye
lids or ankles; leg cramps; unnatural
abort breath; sleeplessness and the de-
spondency7
I have a recipe for these troubles that
you can depend on, and II you want to
make q QUICK RECOVERY, you ought
to write and get copy of It. Many o
doctor would charge you $3.50 just fos
writing this prescription. but I have u
and will be glad to send It to you entire
ly free. Just drop mo line like thisi
DR.. A. e. Robinson, K-cSa Luck Building.
Detroit, Mich, and viii send It by re-
turn mail In plain envelope. As you will
see when you get It, this recipe contains
only pure, harmless remedies, but It haa
great healing and pain-oonquering power.
1t will quickly show its power once you
use 1t, SO I think you had better see what
1t Is without delay. will send you O
copy free--you can use 1t and cure your
self at home.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-04-07
Navy strIkes at TRUSTS.

Washington, d. C.-In purchasing
structural steel in the future, the
navy department will require that afi
davits be furnished by each concern
of which the steel Is purchased to the
effect that the concern is not engaged
in any attempt to restrain trade and
that 1t has not entered ino any sort
OF combination with one or more other
manufacturing companies il an effort
to monopolize trade. This action II
the result OF an opinion given by At
torney General Wickersham. who roc'
commended such course,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-04-07
chairmen of House Committees.

Sheirmen OF Rouse Committees.
The Democratic members of the stand
ing committees of the house for the
SiXty-second congress have been selected
tne following being the names OF the
chairmen:
Ways and Means-Underwood Ala
bama.
Appropriations-Fitzg New York.
Rules-Henry, Texas.
Elections No. 1-Ansberry, Ohio.
Elections No. 2-Hamill, New Jersey.
Elections No. 3-Gold Fogle, New York.
udiciary-Clayton. Alabama.
Banking and Currency-Pujo, Louisi-
ana.
Coinage. Weights and Measures-Hard-
wick, Georgia.
Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Adamson, Georgia.
Rivers and Harbors-Sparkman. Flor
ida.
Merchant Marine-Alexander Missouri
Agriculture-Lamb, Virginia
Foreign Affairs--Sulzer, New York
Military Affairs-Hay. Virginia.
Naval Affairs-Padgett, Tennessee.
Postoffice-Moon, Tennessee
Public Lands-Robinson, Arkansas
Indian Affairs-Robinson, Arkansas.
Territories-Flood. Virginia.
1nsular Affairs-Jones, Virginia
Railways and Canals-Korbly, Indiana
Mines-Foster, Illinois.
PUBLIC Buildings-Sheppard, Texas.
Education-Lever South Carolina.
Labor-Wilson, Pennsylvania.
Patents-Oldfeld, Arkansas
Invalid Pensions-Sherwood Ohio
Observation-Disclosures, Alabama.
Claims-Pou, North Carolina
War Claims-Sims. Tennessee.
Accounts-Lloyd, Missouri.
Mileage-Lee.. Pennsylvania.
Census-Houston, Tennessee
Library-Slayden, Texas.
Printing-Finley, South Carolina
Enrolled Bills-Cravens, Arkansas
Industrial Arts and EXpositions-H -Hefiin,
Alabama.
District of Columbia-Johnson Ken
lucky.
Revision of Laws-Watkins, Louisiana.
Civil Service Reform-Godwin, North
Carolina.
Election of President, Vice President.
etc.-Rucker. Missouri.
Liquor Traffic-Candler. Mississippi
Irrigation-Smith, Texas.
Expenditures in Executive Depart
ments state-Hamlin. Missouri
Treasury-CoX, Indiana.
War-Helm, Kentucky.
Navy-Hardy. Texas.
Postoffice--Ashbrook, Ohio.
Interior-Graham Illinois.
Justice-Beall, Texas.
Agricuture-Moss. Indiana.
Commerce and Labor-Rothermel,
Pennsylvania.
Expenditures on Public Buildings
Cline, Indiana.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-04-07
suprems Court Decisions.

Washington, d, C.-According to
a decision rendered In patent medi
cine monopoly case the supreme court
believes in free and full competition
for the benefit of the consumer.
The court also upheld the consti-
tutionality of the commodities clause
OF the railroad law under which rail-
ways may not own and control sub.
sidiary companies from which they
draw their freight. The decision is
victory for the government over
the anthracite coal carrying railroad.
II reopens fundamental questions.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-04-07
Somewhat satlrloai.

A whist enthusiast wrote and pub
nshed a book on the game and sent
a copy to a famous player for his
opinion Of It. In about a week the
book was returned to him. with the
following letter:
my Dear Sir.-Your favor of the
10th instant, accompanied by your
book. was duly received. have read
1t very carefully. 1t seems to be q
very good game, but don't think II
Is as good a game as whist"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-04-07
NATIONAL SOLONS
START GRIND AGAIN
CURTAIN is RAISED, ON FIRST
SESSION OF sIxTY-SEcoND
CONGRESS.
RECIPROCITY TREATY THE MAIN THEME
Champ Clark Assumes speakershlp Of
House and James r. Maun of H.
Ilnois Is Chosen by Republi-
cans as Minority Leader.

Washington, d. C.-Promptly al
noon April the curtain was raised on
the first session of the Sixty-seconG
congress. For the first time in 16
years the Democratic party finds itself
in control of the lower house of con-
gress. All the world was here to
witness the opening. The session has
been called specifically for the pur-
pose of giving effect to the reciprocity
agreement with Canada, which Pres
ident Taft and Secretary of State
Knox negotiated last January. The
address of Champ Clark on assum-
ing the speakership was the most i'm
portant utterance of the day. Mr..
Clark is essentially a presidential can
didate, but that aside for the present
by reason for the post for which he
has been chosen, he spoke today for
the great body of victorious Demo
crats-he sounded the party keynote
for the special session, laying down
the lines and marking out the course.
Houses Organized.
After the two houses had been or
ganized they notified President Taft
that they were ready to receive
any communication that he may
have to make to them. In sum-
moning congress into extra ses-
sion the president has flung wide
open the doors for legislation, and the
Democratic party, with it's promises
of Is years strewn over the political
battlefields of that period, has been
quick to seize it's opportunity and bills
have already been framed to reduce
the tariff on wool, cotton and the
other articles of clothing and food
that enter into the common life of
the masses of the people.
Statehood for New Mexico and Ari-
zona is promised for this session, as
is also the resolution providing for
amending the constitution whereby
United States senators may be elected
by popular vote. 1t is believed that
reciprocity will be passed, but
whether alone or as a part of one of
the bills revising a schedule of the
tariff has not yet been settled by the
Democratic leaders.
At the caucus of the house repre-
sentative the first meeting of the Re-
publicans as a minority in Is years,
James r. Mann of Illinois was elected
minority leader, former speaker Can
non having previously declined this
honor. All but IA of the old Republi.
can insurgents attended the caucus.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-04-07

Vegetable Compound has done for me
during this trying period. Complete
restoration to health means so much
to me that for the sake Of other suffer-
ing women / am willing to make my
trouble public so you may publish
this letter. ."-MRs. CHAs. BARCLAY,
RID, Graniteville, vt.
No other medicine for woman's Ills
has received such widespread and un-
qualified endorsement. No other med
lcine we know of has such record
Of cures as has Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound
For more than 80 years 1t has been
curing woman's ills such as infamma-
ton, liberation, fbroid tumors, irreg-
ularities, periodic pains and nervous
prostration, and 1t is unequalled for
carrying women safely through the
period Of change Of life.
Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass,
invites all sick women to write
her for advice. Her advice Is free,
and always helpful
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-04-07
Chicken, An RIaht.

Chicken, AN Right.
A Camden lawyer walked into res
taurant the other day, prepared to
order himself chicken dinner.
The waitress approached him. He
looked at her and said:
Flows chicken3"
'I'm all right" she annwered, cheer
lily; "how's yourselfr
A Sign.
us your wife still treating you
coldly?"
rs she? Gave me Ice pudding for
dinner"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-04-07
CHANGE
IN WOMAN'S
LIFE.
Made Safe by Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.
Graniteville, W.T. was passing
through the ChanQeof / life and suffered

L I o IN NERVOUSNESS
and other annoying
symptoms, and /
can truly say that
Lydia E. Pinkham's
We g ct a BILE Com
pound has proved
worth mountains Of
gold to me, as ID
restored my health
and siren g t h. I
never forget to tell
|my friends what
f.. Pinkham'S
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-04-07
&c
Leg
Well''

al wish to
say h at I
b 2v c u S ed
Sloan's Lini-
m c mt on q
lamAlan that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-19

Marriage licenses have been issued to
the following:
John N. Riddle and Margaret L. An.
drews.
Thomas H. Richardson and Alma r.
Crouch, both OF King and Queen county.
Va.
Augustus p. Crenshaw, jr., and Irene
H. Seitz.
Percy Henry and Gertrude Dorsey.
John A. Norris OF Rockville, Md, and
Harriet J. Leahy of this city.
Paul r. Meyers and Patricia G. Nc
Harry Estep and Mabel &. Nicholson.
Walter r. Sacks and Pauline M. Pfu-
ger.
Thomas F. Mccarthy and Elizabeth NJ
Bradley.
Edward A. Phaup of Powhatan county.
Va. and Mary H. Goode Of Chesterfield
David n. Houston and Grace w.
Thomas
George c. Thomas of this city and Mary
e. Barrett Of Baltimore. Md.
Samuel G.. Redman and George c. OFT.
George Il. Wiseman and Kate Rupert.
Walter Scesco and Alice Thomas
county, Md. and Frances /. Lucas OF
Baltimore. Md.
r. Bishop Carpenter of Hyndman, Pa,
and Emma v. Bridgegum of Fairhope,
william T. BattenAeld and Mabel A.
Garner.
Levi A. Baker of this city and F. Flora
Edwards of Fauquier county, Va.
r. II. Lyle Seaton of Seattle. Wash,
and Ida M. Willis.
Winfield 8. Brickerd and Ida Olsen
both of Brentwood, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-19
PAPERS BEFORE ACADEMY.
Scientists Hear Lecture on "The
Ocean" by Sir John Murray.

Additional papers were read before the
National Academy of Sciences at it's
meeting in the new National Museum
building this afternoon. The BUSH
ness sessions were continued this
morning. The feature of the meet
ing last night was a lecture on THE
Ocean" by Sir John Murray OF the
Challenger expedition. Yesterday after
noon reception was held in the art gal.
lery OF the new National Museum by DIR.
Charles u. Walcott. secretary OF the
Smithsonian Institution. and Mrs. Wal
colt, at which the members Of the Ma
tional Academy met Sir John and Lady
Murray This evening there will be .
dinner at the Cosmos Club, at which the
Draper gold medal will bo presented 70
Dr. C.. .. Abbot Tor his researches IL
astrOphysica
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-19
Births Reported.

The following births have been reported
to the health Office in the past twenty.
four hours:
Claude r. and Mary A. Koontz. girl.
John p. and Emma L. Eagan. boy.
Wallace II. and May N. Carragan. boy
Thomas w. and Laura M. Ragland, boy
Samuel A. and Annie c. Pitts, boy.
Albert e. and Mary e. Barr, boy.
Charles c. and Lille e. Donaldson, boy
Joseph L. and Ester Symond. boy.
Joseph III. and Mary e. Warner, boy.
VIM. E. and Lois E. Mcconnell, boy.
Thomas F. and Emma G. MCGEE. boy.
James r. and Mary C. Eddy, boy.
VIM. II. and Maude E.. Rackey, boy
John and Katie Sol. girl.
Myer and Sarah Goldstein, girl.
Robert and Katie Mike, girl.
James T. and Louise Willis, girl.
John r. and Dora Aikens. girl.
VIM. T. and Louise Harris. girl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-19
Daniel Carroll's Services.
A Two-Part Tale.

Magazine Is the first half of two-part
The initial story in our next Sunday
tale by Morgan Robertson. This writer
is probably the best known OF all pro-
ducers of short stories dealing with the
sea. and in THE Brothers." the one re-
ferred to. he maintains all his familiar
ability and style. The brothers are
twins. SO remarkably alike in appearance
that nobody could tell one from the
other; and. strangely, they had the most
unbounded and vindictive hatred for each
other. Indeed. their entire life was spent
In trying to get as far from each other
Gus attraction that continually drew
them together again, when they spent
every moment In seeking some oppor-
tunity TO do each other injury. It's q
weird, tragic tale that Mr.. Robertson has
/ here drawn, one that will long be re-
membered by our readers. In the Sunday
Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-19
FIRE LOSS, $500, 900.
Lumber District Of Jacksonville, Fla,
Nearly Wiped Out.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. April ia fire
which originated from an unknown cause
in the fuel room Of the Doscher-Gardner
Lumber Company here last night swept
wAole square in the western part Of the
city, destroying the stocks Of the first
named concern. the Jacksonville Lumber
Company and q line Of freight cars on
the Seaboard Air Line sidings. meaning
total loss Of half q million dollars.
Gusts of wind which carried something
Of the fury Of q gale caused the names
to spread with almost incredible rapidity
and for q time threatened to carry the
IRE across the square to several rows OF
frame business houses.
Seeing the uselessness of attempting to
check the IRE near the point of origin.
however. the fire department centered
it's efforts on holding the blaze within
the lumber district and the western part
OF the city escaped what would have
proved . serious conflasration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-19
IN THE WORLD Of SOCIETY
Continued From Seventh Page.)

Guy H. Oyster Of Porto Rico the matrons
Of honor.
: Mr. Frank Twyeforte of New York will
be best man. and the following will be
ushers: Messrs. Paul Reahr of New
York, venson Thomas, Courtney Thomas,
Parke Galleher and Albert Pagan.
Miss Elsie M. Allen and Mr. W. Irving
Shores whose engagement was announced
recently. will be married at the home OF
the brides mother, Mrs Frances L. Al
len. May 3. Owing to a recent family
bereavement, the change from church
ceremony was made and the same friends
who were to have been bridesmaids will
assist at the small reception instead Miss
Donna Mclean Of Grantwood-
Hudson N. T., will be maid OF honor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-19
PLANS FOR MEMORIAL DAY.
spanish War Veterans to Honor
dead From Their Ranks.

Plans for the Observance OF Memorial
day, May 80. ut the Arlington national
cemetery. and the military field mass to
be held May . In the Monument grounds,
formed the chief topic of discussion 1t
a meeting Of Gen. Nelson A. Miles Camp
No. 1, District OF Columbia Spanish War
Veterans. at .Flynn's Hall. 8th and K
streets northwest. last evening. Several
reports from committees having charge
of the arrangements were heard. They
were received with communication.
It ID expected that q large delegation
Of the Spanish War Veterans will assist
the q. A. r.. In the interment Of the re-
mains OF Gen. Michael u. Creil whe1 the
body arrives here from ireland.
Resolutions thankipe Representative C..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-19
Amanda J. Chew. 90 years. Gsrneld

Amanda ]. Chew. 20 years. Garfield
Hospital.
James d. Evans, Z months, Garfield
Hospital.
Joseph Stevens, years, Washington
Home for Foundlings.
Philip Steward. SO years. III D street
southeast.
sRosier C. Jones, 8 years. rear 20S1 e
street northwest,
Fred Grayson. 60 years. Home for Aged
and Infirm.
Priscilla Latham, IS years, Home for
Aged and Infirm.
Julia Campbell AZ years, Providence
John White, 20 years. 2ls BIZ street
southwest.
George Standard, GO years. Washington
Asylum Hospital.
Mary Holmes, q years. Tuberculosis
Hospital.
Ella Taylor, q years, 1926 Half street
southwest.
Annanias Norris. months. rear 1852
Euclid street northwest.
infant of George and Mary Dorcas, 1
day, 1888 D street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-19

C. Cariin Of Virginia for the interest he
has shown in the claim Of one o. the
members of the organization pending In
Congress were adopted A vote of thanks
was also given Public Printer Donneily.
Commander Wallace made an address.
thanking the members of the camp Tor
In working for the organization.
In addresses on the good Of the order
several members expressed themselves
rerardfnG the movement for the increase
OF government clerks salaries. Eulog1stic
addresses for Carl Fischer, who died re-
GENTLY were also made.