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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1890-07-05
LATER.

THE Superintendent of the Census says
that from present indications the re-
turns of the enumerators will show a
total population of the United States of
"a, 500, 600, against SO, 1855, 7S3 in 1880.
AT meeting of the directors of the
Worlds Columbian Exposition at Chica-
go on the 2Sth ult., the question of a
site for the fair to be recommended to
the national commission was voted
upon. The result was that the lake
front was named to be passed upon by
the commission. The vote stood %
for that site to 10 against.
RI. Rev. MGR. McMANIs, member of
the papal househouse, vicar general of
the Rochester IN. " diocese and one
of the best known Catholic prelates in
this country, died at Geneva, N. Y, on
the 2Sth ult.
THERE were eighty-fve prostrations
and eighteen deaths from the heat in
Chicago on the 2Sth ult
Hon. JAMES II. MILLER, Speaker of the
Illinois House of Representatives, died
ult.
THREE severe shocks of earthquake
were felt at Santa Rosa, CAL, on the 29th
ult. The vibrations were from north to
south.
THOMAS M. WALLER, of Connections;
M. II. De Young, of California; ID. B.
Penn, of Louisiana; G., w. Allen, of
New York, and A. B. Andrews, of North
Carolina, have been selected by the
commissioners as vice presidents of the
Worlds Fair.
A NEGRO church at Gallatin, Tenn,
was demolished by tornado on the Goth
ult. Two persons were fatally hurt and
several others seriously injured.
IN the Senate on the 2srh ult. the conference
report on the Postofice Appropriation bill
was presented and agreed to. Messrs. Sherman,
Jones OF Nevada, and Harris were appointed
conferees on the part OF the Senate on the
Silver bill. Among the bills taken from the
calendar and passed were the following:
| To reclassify and fix the salaries OF
railway postal clerks; ut increases the
classes from five to seven and fixes the
salaries OF the several classes Mt $500, VI 900
600 81 AGO. 81 600 and 81 S00D to provide for an
additional associate justice for the Supreme
Court OF New Mexico; amending the Census
act so as to provide penalty for giving a
lice or bonus TO census enumerator or
supervisor, or for receiving the same.
Several Senate bills for public buildings
were also passed and the Senate adjourned. -.
Ia the House the conference report on the Post
office Appropriation bill was presented and
agreed to- In Committee OF the Whole, consid'
Grafton of the Federal Election bill was re-
yumed, and debate continued until adjourn
ment. The discussion was characterized by
several brilliant speeches on both sides-nota-
bly, those OF Mr.. Ewart, of North Carolina, In OPP
position and Mr. Henderson, OF Iowa, In favor
! " the measure.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1890-07-05
WASHINGTON.

The Secretary of the Interior has re-
ceived telegram stating that the Pot
towatommie Indians in the Indian Ter
ritory, in council on the Goth, signed
the agreement with tho Cherokee COM
mission, ceding to the government the
surplus lands of the reservation.
Attorney General Miller has ordered
District Attorney Hay, of Minneapolis,
Mimi, to begin Immediately the prose-
cution for conspiracy to defraud of the
three enumerators of census who have
been accused of making false returns of
the population of Minneapolis.
The bill to carry into effect the recon-
mendations of the international Ameri.
can conference for the incorporation of
an international American bank has
been completed by the House Commit,
tee on Ranking and Currency. The bill
is amended in such manner as to per
feet its legal features and to make il
conform TO the national banking law.
The President has nominated Lieu.
tenant Colonel Richard N. Batchelder
Deputy Quartermaster General, to be-
Quartermaster General with the rank o.
Brigadier General.
The President on the 2sth ult. ap
proved the Dependent Pension bill.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1890-07-05
RESCUED FROM DEATH.
Eighteen Miners Imprisoned In Shaft
Have Wonderful Escape.

Eighteen Miners Imprisoned In n Shaft
Have a Wonderful Escape.
MONMOUTH, ILL.,, June 30.-The build
ings of the Monmouth Sewer Pipe Com
pany were destroyed by fire Saturday.
The fire originated at the bottom of a
shaft 100 feet deep. The flames in
stantly flew up the walls and ignited
the building covering the shaft. Three
dynamite torpedoes then exploded,
throwing the fire over large barn that
was filled with hay.
The heat was so intense that the fire.
men could not approach the shaft which
led to the mines below, where eighteen
men we're imprisoned. Nearly two
hours elapsed before the men could be
reached. They were prostrated when
brought up, but were soon revived.
The men only saved themselves by ly-
ing down and holding their faces to the
ground.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1890-07-05
WEST AND SOUTH.

In the Federal Court at Chicago on the
25th Judge Blodgett rendered decision
in the case of the United States against
certain executive officers of the Michi-
gan Central railroad for violating the
interstate commerce law in carrying
grain from New York at cut rates.
Messrs. Nichols and Somers were found
not guilty and we're discharged. A. w.
Street, formerly assistant general freight
agent, was fined $4,000 and given sixty
days in which to yay his fine.
At Ashland, Wis, on the 25th, after
being out one hour, the jury in the Hur-
ley bank robbery trial returned ver-
dict of guilty against Edward w. Baker,
one of the principals.
The Louisiana House on the 25th
passed the Lottery bill by vote of 66
to 90, after striking out the monopoly
features
Sunstroke caused four deaths in Louis
vile, KY, on the 25th.
Nine Indians were graduated from
the Government Indian school at Has
kell, Kan, on the Goth. The instru-
mental music was furnished by the
Indian band, and there were several
vocal selections by the pupils. The sal
utatory was delivered by Frank Eagle,
Ponca.
At Jackson, Miss, on the Goth the
| jury in the case of State Treasurer
Hemingway brought in verdict of
guilty of embezzlement. The court over
ruled the motion for new trial and
sentenced him to five years imprison-
ment.
Near Point Pleasant, w. Va, on the
Goth the north-bound train on the Ohio
River railroad struck and instantly
killed Charles and James May, both
children under ten years of age. The
little fellows were playing on the track
while their father, who is wefl-to-do
farmer, was at work in the field near by.
The Ohio Supreme Court has handed
down decision sustaining the constitu-
tionality of the Heffner bill reorganizing
the city government of Columbus. An
other decision declared the law reais.
tricting the city of Springfield for ward
purposes unconstitutional.
] The convening Of the Worlds Fail
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1890-07-05
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

The trial of Father Crowley, of Ban
try, Ireland, charged with boycotting
and intimidation, resulted in his con-
viction on the 25th, and he was SEN
fenced to seven months imprisonment.
Paymaster Duran, of the Mexican
Central railway, is in jail in the City of
in his accounts.
The Sultan has pardoned all prisoners
convicted under the common law in the
island of Crete whose sentences do not
exceed three years.
Hon. Archibald Woodbury. McLellen,
Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia,
died at Halifax on the Goth. He was
appointed Lieutenant Governor in 1855
and previous to that time had held the
position of Postmaster General of the
Dominion.
c. r. Waters has been sentenced by
the courts of Paso Del Norte, Mex, to
be shot, and j. R. O'Loughlin sentenced
to ten years Imprisonment, for killing
lewd woman in that city in May, 1889.
The condemned men are both citizens
of the United States and have appealed
for protection.
Twelve hundred coal miners are out
on strike at the Spring Hill collieries,
the largest mine in Nova Scotia. The
men object to the system of docking"
whole box of coal for short measure or
stone. Every thing at the colliery is at
standstill.
The cholera has appeared at Auray,
Brittany, and other places in Western
France, while two cases are reported at
Marseilles, and one case at Lyons.
There is much excitement at Paris over
the outbreak of the disease.
Nine vessels were wrecked and thirty
five persons drowned during the recent
gales on the Scotch coast.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1890-07-05
EORCIBLY SEIZED.

Lobster Canning Factory Taken Possess
sion of by British Naval Officer-tireat
Excitement Ensues.
ST. JOHNS, N. F., June 2s.-Sir Bald
win Walker, captain of the British war
ship Emerald, has taken possession Of
Mr.. Baird's lobster canning factory at
Fishell's Brook, st. Georges Bay. He
left four marines in charge Of the prem
ises. Mr.. Baird had refused to obey two
orders to close his factory. Captain
Walker also caused Mr.. Baird's factory
at Sandy Point to be closed. 1t had
been running two years, SO that the
modus vivendi does not apply. Mr..
Baird will fight Captain Walker in the
courts, believing that he can not enforce
the modus vivendi legally. Twenty-six
lobster packers will take the same
course. There is great excitement here
in consequence.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1890-07-05
DESPERATE RACE WAR.

Battle Between Whites and Blacks In y
Louisiana Town Ends in Defeat for the
Latter.
ANTE, La, June SO.-George Howard,
a desperate negro, was shot Saturday
morning just above town by disguised
men and came into town for medical as
sistance. Soon after there was stimuli
taneous charge into the town from every
road of armed men on horseback, num-
bering about 200. Howard was found in
Tom Sewell's garden. He refused to
surrender and was killed. Two of the
horses of the party were wounded by
shots from the garden, and two other
negroes-Jake Ransom and Tod Flan-
ders-were wounded at the same time.
Dug Tillis was found and he, with
two other bad negroes, was taken to the
outskirts of the corporation, whipped
and ordered to leave. Armed squads
were then sent out and captured tho
arms of the colored people. Eighteen
or twenty double-barreled guns. two
Winchester rifles and number of
pistols were taken. The crowd then
dispersed.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1890-07-05

Commissioners at Chicago on the goth
was made the occasion of a notable ban
quet at the Palmer House, rendered by
the States Association Ia body of lead
ing Chicagoans organized to represent
the States of which they we're former
residents). There were $50 prominent
persons present including the 10d
Worlds Fair Commissioners, Chief JUS
tice Fuller and Governor Fifer. The
worlds fair was discussed in all its
manifold relations, and letter was
read from President Harrison, express
ing deep interest in the success of the
exposition.
The strike Of trainmen on the Illinois
Central road was settled on the 27th
ult., and work was resumed on the
whole system.
Fire destroyed the business portion OF
Carbon, Wyo., on the 27th ult., causing
a loss of 500, 0,000 with small insurance
A drunken man had been put to sleep
in room in the hotel where the fire
started.
NJ. G. Roberts, president of the Thirty.
first Street bank, Chicago, has made an
assignment. Assets and liabilities about
S25, 900. Mr.. Roberts was connected with
the closed Park National Bank.
The grand jury at Baltimore, Md, has
indicted every brewer and distillcr in
that city for violation of the "high
license" law passed by the last Legis-
lature.
Ex-senator Thomas w. Palmer, of
Michigan, has been elected president of
the Worlds Columbian Exposition, and
Colonel John L. Dickinson, of Texas,
permanent secretary.
Five fatal cases of sunstroke occurred
at st. Louis on the 27th ult.
John and Joe Staucher and Michael
Milauskis, three Polan lers, were
drowned on the 27th ult. near Joliet,
Ill. John Straucher is an old man, and
while in bathing was seized with cramps.
While attempting to rescue him, the
other two were drowned.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1890-07-05
Lottery Men in Line.

BATON ROUGE, June 2s.-In the Sem
ate yesterday the lottery bill came up
and was referred to the Committee on
Drainage and Charities. The committee
amended it in accordance with the
pledge made in the House to Represent
alive Lawler, making the amount paya-
BILE annually $1,25O,OOo and providing
that the additional S25o,OOO annually
shall go to the general fund of the State.
A proposal to make the annual payment
81, 500, 900 was voted down. The commit
tee. then by a vote OF six to three, de-
cided to report the bill favorably af
amended, but agreed to defer reporting
1t until the minority had time to report
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1890-07-05
A Bad Wreck.

MANSFIELD, o., June 3o.-There was
disastrous head end collision on the
the Pittsburg, Ft. Wayne & Chicago
railroad Friday night, at the west end
of Lucas siding. The third section of
freight train No. 9s, east-bound, had
orders to take the siding for freight
train No. 81. No. 81 was standing still
waiting for No. 9s which thundered by
the switch and collided with such force
as to demolish both engines and eigh-
teen cars of merchandise. The wreck
age took fire from the explosion of a
gasoline tank, and nearly the whole Of
8l5, 900.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1890-07-05
the EAST.

At Orbisonia, Pa, on the Goth Mrs.
Adam Wise tainted while filling lamp,
dropping the oil can on stove. She
and little son who was standing at her
side were dreEched with the burning
oil and fatally burned.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1890-12-17
PITTSFIELD

Dec. 10, 1890.
On tue sth inst. the young people con-
nected with the NJ. L. church, and others
met at the parsonage and organized an
Epworth League. Nealy 81 were enroll
ed.
Mrs Kingsbury returned from her six
months trip last week, ibaving visited
Washington and Oregon, returning by
way Of Kansas. She IS not any improved
In health by her travels, but hopes to re-
cruit up, now she has got home. She
says there is no place like home.
On the 18th II. L. Clarks youngest
child died OF diphtheria, aged 0 years.
Mr.. ]. Baxter Of Oberlin, occupied the
pulpit at the NJ. Il. church yesterday.
Last week two drOves Of turkeys, az.
gregating about 400, were driven to ]. s.
Baldwin's to be killed, dressed and sent
east for Christmas and New Years. The
sight Of drove OF turkeys was something
novel to the younger members of the CON-
munily. The old settlers had seen such
things before.
Grandpa Mills is around, but not quite
as spry as before his fall, nor nearly.
Choral union progressing finely. NJ.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1890-12-17
A DESCRIPTION OF GRANVILLE.
By a young man from this vicinity
who is attending school there.

GRANVILLE, o., Dec. Sth, 90.
The village Is surrounded by high hills
and on the top Of the hill at the north ls
ID. u. at the foot Of the hillto the south is
Shepbardson college for women, at the
east part of The village is another college
for women. The preceding one is Bap.
tist institution and the latter Presbyter-
Ian The high school is north Of the last
mentioned college. This Is an interesting
time in the work at ID. U for the boys
are looking with birds eye view to the
day when there will be no more reviews,
and when they will hear their Prof. say.
"Well done, go home for II two weeks
s,oy, and while there 60 hunting und 80
a sleighing tno, enjoy the time and those
with you will never sorrow when your
face they see, but they will wish with you
they might always be. SO boys he jovial,
be loving be true aud you will show the
spirit OF d. u But It is not much sooner
said than done, for the boys will. be soon
having their fun Dr. J. d. S. Riggs, Ph.
d., principal Of Granville Academy, is
now conducting class In elocution.
ID. U. has now, Us have many other col
leges, established prize fund, which is
now quite an inspiration to the students ol
the Academy. The prizes are as follows;
First, two Greek prizes, one S35, the sec.
ond, $l5. Second, two Latin prizes, the
same as the Greek. Conditions; No stu.
dent who would compete for the prize,
shall enter the Academy later than the
second year, neither must be receive a
term grade In any one Of his studies OF less
than per cent. The prizes are to be CIV
en- al the close Of the Academy course.
The competitors will also be obliged TO
take tinal examination. which will be
added to their preceding grades and d.
vided 10y four.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1890-12-17
wHITEFoX.
Dec. Is, 90,


As almost everyone has been to Nor
walk the past week, everything is quiet
along the line OF our vision.
Those on the sick list are improving
slowly and will soon be able to be out
again.
Mrs Il. d. Gillett, of Brighton, who has
been o sufferer OF that dread disease con-
sumption, passed away Wednesday morn
ing Dec. 10. Funeral Friday Dec, 12'
She lesyes large number of friends to
mourn her loss.
Rose Phillips is suffering under a
severe aItack Of the lagrippe
Leon Loyciand has beer on the sick list
but is able 10 be out again.
OTIS Phillips is about to leave his old
home to seek new scenes and employment
at New Washington where he will make
his future home. lie has the hest wishes
Of all bis large circle of frienas.
Mrs. Myra Mcdonald and Elite Fleich-
er were in Norwalk, Tuesday of last week
A large number oil Whitefox young peo-
pie attended the Advent meeting Sunday.
Dor.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1890-12-17
CLARKSFIELD.

Dec. 10, 90.
Nathaniel Snyder and Mrs. Isaac
Johns went to Troy, o., Thursday to at
tend the funeral Of their father.
The Clarksheld Stone Co. is building
an addition to their store at West Clarks.
field, and F.,E. Wildman will occupy the
store when II is completed.
Miss Mary Hardy, who has been visit
ing her sister, Mrs. X. j. Craig, returned
to her home at Warren Thursday.
Frank Welsh has moved into his new
house.
John Mockler is having trouble IN setl-
Ing with the insurance company for the
loss oi his house.
Elmer Conolley has moved into the old
Sinclair house, now owned by A. d. Scott.
q. s. Jones and family, OF GAINESVILLE,
returned TO their home last Monday, after
a few days visit with Mrs. Jones' sister,
Mrs. q. d Nichols.
Roy Clawson and viii Arnold failed to
give each other room enough when they
met In the road Wednesday evening and
the shaft Of Arnold's buggy penetrated
the breast OF the horse which Clawson
was driving, lnjurlng him so that he died
the next day The horse belonged to J..
Townsend.
Walter Twiss and his son viii, with
their families, will move to their farm at
Casnovia, Mich, this week.
Mrs. Rachel Hubbell is very low with
heart disease.
John Tyler is home again.
Will Bailey has a fireman's berth on
the Wheeling railroad and will move to
Norwalk.
II. II. Weeks and family. Of Kipton,
visited in town Sunday. WEE,
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1890-12-17
Resolutions Of Resnect.

On motion OF the pastor, and seconded by
Bro. W. X. Santley, the members OF the Meth
odlst Church. gathered In their Thursday
evening prayer meeting. Dec. llth, 1890, the
following resolutions Of respect ane sympathy
we're adopted;
Resolved, That we deeply mourn the tragic
and untlmely death Of our esteemed brother
s. L. Sage. and that we extend our sincere
sympathies to all the members OF his immedi-
ate family, and commend them to the larger
and more helpful sympathy Of Him who is
very present help in time OF trouble. and that
we shall cherish his memory MS that Of one
who has maguined the grace Of God by main
talnlng consistent christian character for
most score0f years among us.
w. R, SASrLEY,
W. II. PIKRoE.
\. II. PHKLPs,
j. +. BRAST.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1890-12-17
Obituary Read by Rev. J. F. Rrant at
the Funeral Of Samuel l.. Sage.

Samuel Louis Sage was born in Hun
tington, o., April Goth, 1927. He was
married to Elizabeth Wolcot,. Dec. LIST,
1S47. There were born to them 4 chill.
dren, three of whom survive him, one son,
Mr. NJ. r. Sage Of Huntington, aud two
daughters Mrs. Frank D.Warren and Mrs.
Free Battle OF Wellington. He was
converted TO Christ under the pastoral
labors of Re-. Geo Mather, and united
with the NJ. L. Church OF Wellington In
1875 and was conslsten. member of the
same until the day Of his tragic death.
Dec 9th, 1890, aged 90 years, months, 1s
days.
Brother Sage buried mis- wife, Elizabeth
Sage, but the first day Of last August and
since has made bis hons with his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Free Battle. whose rlii ction and
thoughtful care baye been n solnce 10 bis
old age. Bro her Sage was held 10 high
esteem by his fellow townsmen US an hon.
est business man and uw-sbiding citizen.
AS u member VI the VI. L. Church. he
won the confidence and christian SYM
pathy Of al, and stood In the church and
before the community US Il monument OF
Christ's poweI to save TO the uitermost al
who come 10 God through Him. He
never ceased 10 he tenderlY sppreciative
of the wonderful condescension OF Christ
In STOPPING lo save him 30 late in life and
of the comfortable assurance he had Of
his salvation. His last public testimony
on earth WAS given In the last Love
Feast OF the present conference year, but
last Sabbath evening. II was lender,
positive and clear, 10 the purpose, THAT
he was specially thankful of late when he
rememb bered Gods goodness In saving
him from sinful life, and keeping him
faithful 10 hls sacred VOWS. and that he
only asked that he might DC kept faithful
TO the last and be counted worthy TO Join
those loved ones gone before and then
said: "Pray for me- How beautiful and
even sublime 10 90 down 10 the work and
business of lie with such words upon our
lips. Yea, how divine in the case of our
beloved Brother Sage, when such words
became his farewell address to his church,
his children and his fellow citizens.
His pastor, J. e. BRANT.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1890-12-17
WELLINGTON LoRAN COUNTY ONO WEDNESDAY DECEMBER H.

sas I; California 7; Colorado 2; Connecti-
cut a; Delaware 1; Florida 2; Georgia II /;
Idaho /; Illinois %; Indiana 13; Iowa II ;
Kansas 8; Kentucky II; Louisiana 81;
Name A; Maryland 9; Massachusetts 13;
Michigan 12; Minnesota 7; Mississippi
7; Missouri IS; Montana 1; Nebraska 81;
Nevada New Hampshire ,; New Jer-
sey 8; New York "a; North Carolina o.
North Dakota /; Ohio 81; Oregon q;
Pennsylvania 30; Rhode Island 2; South
Carolina Z; South Dakota 2; Tennessee
10; Texas 13; Vermont 2; Virginia 10;
Washington 2; West Virginia A; Wiscon-
sin 10; Wyoming /. This bill will be
pushed through without delay, and quite a
number of Democrats have announced
their intention of voting for it.
Mr.. James W. Hathaway has been
elected postmaster of the House Of Repre-
sentatives.
A caucus OF Republican Senators has
appointed Senators as auxiliaries to thu
Republican members of the Finance com.
mittee, and instructed them to prepar'
and report at another caucus 10 be held
next Monday night, bill to afford finan-
cial relief to the country. At the samr
caucus the question OF changing the rules
of the Senate in order to dispose of the
Election bill, was discussed, but it was
postponed 10 the next caucus.
The Senate is now putting in 10 hours a
day IN the Election bill, meeting at 10
o'clock in the morning ana holding night
sessions.