Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1886-02-26
JoTTINGs BY THE WAYsIDE
John ID. Cough Dead.
PH1LA. PA, Feb 90, 1888

PHlLA. IA, req ~, leou.
ED. JouRNAL:-Lnst Monday evening
the world renowned temperance orator,
was invited to lecture at the First Presby-
terian church In this city. The announce.
ment that John B. Cough would lecture
drew m enormous crowd TO. the church,,
aud long before o'clock every available
space was occupied.
AT that hour Rev. Thomas Murphy, D.
D., pastor OF the church, appeared with
Mr.. Cough whom he introduced as hav-
Ing been "foty.three years on the lecture
platform" eHe has travelled" lie said,
''oyer 100000 miles, and lectured over
5000 times and to more than 100000
OF people,"
Mr.. Cough, in his usual vigor, walked
forward with his wonted ereci manner and
eompenced his subject. Peculiar Peo-
pie" was his theme, and he spoke with un-
usual auency nnd'etfect for twenty min
utea, when he stepped forward and with
m impressive gesture said, "Thereiore
young men, make your recnrd"-he failed
TO finish the sentence. Some sudden shock
seemed to have paralyzed Ills tongue, and
he Asggered as il about to fnll, when Rev.
Murphy sprang forward, caught him in
his arms and supported him TO it.e sofa.
Mr.. Cough was Immediately removed 10
the house OF DR.. R. Rruoe, whose guest he
was, few doors from the church. A tele.
gram was nj once sent to his family near
Worcester, Mass. His wife and two neices
came as soon as possible in answer TO The
dispatch. lie seemed conscious but un-
a.,le TO speak. Me dicnl skill was OF no
avail, although lie appeared TO rally lit
tie on Wednesday for a short time. lie
gradually grew worse till 4:40 p. NJ. OIL
Tbursday, when he breathed his last.
MIR. Cough WA booked to lecture in the
Star Course nt the Academy of Music the
snme evening he died. Subject "Blun-
ders." Your correspondent, with thons.
ands of o,hers, had tickets for the expect
ed grand lecture by the grent crater. His
remRins were emhalmed on Friday, and
placed in a beautiful casket, and the same
evening started for burial near his home
not far from Worcester, Mass.
Last evening was the 28lll anniversary
of Bethany (Jchn Wnnamaker's) Sabbath
School. None could visit the school on
this occasion without ticket. Your cor.
respondent received a complimentary
which was highly appreciated on this oc-
casion. Every nook and corner was occu-
t'ied long before the hour for commencing
the exercises, and thousands could not
gain admission. There were over 10000
people present. The spacious hall was
nrtistically decorated with various colored
flowers, and foliage plants. From the gal
leries were suspended fesloons ot ever.
greens. A beautiful fountaia, a perma-
pent atructure IN the center OF the spacious
building, waa GuFr8uIded by beautiful
lilies and other water flowers. One OF The
main features of the entertainment was the
melodious music by the orchestra, and
singing by the choir, under the leadership
of Professor Sweeny. Humorous readings
recitatiops, and short spicy speeches, en-
Ixened the occasion. A squad of old
soldiers, under command OF Col. SAWYER
of New Jersey, IN arched to martial music
with flags waving, and surrounded camp
Ore. Col Sawyer related in a very impres.
alive manner how he was wounded ai Chan,
Belorsvhle. taken prisoner, and confined In
Libby prison. Also how lots were cast for
two officsrs TO be hung, in retaliation for
two spies who were hung by order OF Gen
ROsecrans. He, Col. Sawyer, and Capt
B,ine, Of Indiana, were the doomed men.
The Col. wrote letter to hrs vile stating
theae facts. (The letter was here read !
Bald letter WIS sent to the War Depart
meat and Secretary slsnlon Issued an
order, signed by Pres. Lineoia, stAuug tha,
Gen. Winder's ron and Gen. Fitz Hugh
Lee, who were then prisoners oi war
should be hung, II Col. Sawyer and Capt
Baine were executed. This order was SEN
70 Gen. Butler at Fortress Monroe, and h,
him 10 Confederate headquarters. BY thi
prompt act en exchange was effected
which ACCOUNTED tor Coz. Sawyer's presenc,
on this occasion.
Tweniy-eight yeaFa ago John Wana
p'nker, n young man, orggnized mission
school with dozen poor barefoot children
gathered In from the streets. 1t now
gaid 10 be the largest sabbath scbool IN III
Forld. An ACCURATE record IL kept Of III
.@mber W +stispdanis each day, III
largest humber dpring The past year VIII
3,396-SepI. 27. Average attendance iu,
ing the whole year was 1888. The nun,
Der is constantly increasing. The averag
last year was l50 more than the year be
fore.
Nothing wopld afford me greater pleas
pre- thap TO Iefeiye yisit from you MI
ipiher esteemed Htendp IRON Pery.bur
and eseort yop 10 BetlaJy Church Sabbal
Achool. Yop will just consider. n stand
ang iyiiation IL out Tor yourself and sal
nieads, Yours TO command,
RAmsLER.