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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-07-25
AGREED TO DIE
Aged Couple Mt Galesburg. ILL.,, Take
Their own Lives.

Galesburg, Ill.,, July 20. - Saturday
night Louis Gradke and wife, each 81
years old, committed suicide by taking
morphine. The act was clearly premed-
itated. The old couple lived in nicely
furnished home in the southwest part
of the city, and with them lived their
daughter, Jennie, and their grandchil-
dren, Rudolph and Ernest Gradke. The
family came here from New Boston last
November. For 30 years they had re-
sided in New Boston and engaged in
several lines of business. Mr.. Gradke
had accumulated considerable proper
ty. In an evil hour he mortgaged his
property there and moved here TO en-
gage in the saloon business. In this he
lost money steadily, until three weeks
ago he was closed up by his creditors.
This swept away the accumulations
of years and left the man and his wife
penniless. They were very much dis
| couraged and were heard to wish that
| they were dead. although at no time did
| they make any suggestion of suicide.
| Saturday, however, they completed
their arrangement. Mr.. Gradke hon
| orably settled up one or two business
matters. He had made over to his wife
policy for $4,000 insurance in the
| Covenant Mutual Benefit association.
Mrs. Gradke wrote letter the same
day, in which she said to the children
that their parents have decided to die,
and asks their forgiveness. The letter
then provides for the distribution
of the $4,000 insurance among the chill
dren. This letter, along with the in
surance policy, was placed in a small
| drawer in the secretary.
Saturday evening early Mr.. Gradke
made last attempt to postpone the
deed. He tried to secure small bakery
in which to engage again in business,
and also tried TO make collections from
those owing him, but evidently failed.
He appeared cheerful to his friends.
His wife, however, showed depression
that the daughter noticed. Jennie went
to bed at nine o'clock, and her father
was then seated at the center table ar
ranging his papers and writing. After
she had retired her parents closed the
hall door so that the girl could hear
no noise. They then swallowed the
drug and went to bed, carefully and
neatly disposing of their clothing. The
discovery of the deed was made at eight
o'clock Sunday morning. The daugh-
ter, while kindling the fire, was startled
by hearing the heavy breathing of the
old folk. Going to their bedroom, she
was able, by shaking. to arouse them.
Four doctors were called, and for two
hours worked in vain over the uncon.
scious forms. Both died at ten o'clock
and thus fulfilled their often expressed
desire to die together.
There was nothing to indicate what
they had taken. A small empty en-.
velope lying on the stand was all that
could be found. The symptoms, how
ever, were those of morphine poison.
ing. Mr.. and Mrs. Gradke had gained
the reputation of being kindly and ami.
able and had the good will of their
neighbors.
In addition to the daughter, Jennie
they have son, Rudolph, in Peoria
and a daughter, Minnie, at Wapello, Ia
Mr.. and Mrs. Gradke set aside $1,000 OF
the insurance money with which to pay
their debts
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-07-25
A poetor,s Wonderful invention.

CINCINNATI, July 21.-Dr ). A. Hage-
man, of this city, has applied for pat
ent on an invention which promises 20
make sensation among musicians 1t
is a mechanism to be applied to the pi-
ano for the purpose of correcting the
false tones of the instrument, which
have hitherto been regarded as nec-
essary evil. The invention makes the
piano as, true as the violin, and it ac-
complishes the result by sort of me-
chanical lingering similar to the hui
man lingering on the violin.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-07-25
ISSUE A MANIFESTO.
important Declaration by Wisconsin Del
egates to Chicago.

egates to Chicago.
Milwaukee, July 20.-Gen. Edward S.
Bragg, Senator Villas, James j. Hogan
and James G. Flanders, the delegates
at large from this state to the Chicago
convention, held conference Saturday
and issued declaration explaining the
action of the delegation in not voting
in the convention. AS result of the
meeting it is regarded as certain that
the gold faction of the Wisconsin de-
mocracy will put ticket in the field in
the state regardless of the action in
other states. In the statement which
has been issued, and which is signed by
10 of the delegates to the Chicago con-
vention, reference is made to a mass
meeting or n convention of the gold men
to take action to repudiate the Chicago
platform and nominee.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-07-25

CHAGRIN FALLS, July 21.-Leo How
ard, the 19-year-old son of Art How
ard, a wealthy Geauga county farmer,
instantly killed himself Sunday even
ing in his fathers woods, south OF
town, by shooting himself through the
head with shotgun. He tied string
to the gun trigger, placed the muzzle
against his head and pulled the string
with one foot. Dependency over be-
ing rejected by his sweetheart is given
as the cause.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-07-25

COLUMBUS, July 22.-Charles E. Bent
Ley, of Lincoln, Neb., the candidate of
the nationalist party for president of
the United States, put damper on the
ardor of the delegates to the state con-
vention here last night in an address.
He passed over the free silver plank of
the party's national platform with but
slight reference, though it was
cheered to the echo, showing that the
convention was in strong sympathy
with the plank. He said the main
issue was prohibition.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-07-25
nushnell and MCKINLEY In Cleveland.

CLEVELAND, July 21.-Gov. Bushnell
arrived in the city Monday afternoon
over the Big Four and was met at the
depot by a committee of prominent
citizens. The Cleveland light artillery
was on hand and fired a salute in the
governors honor. The party went to
the Forest City house for lunch, after
which the governor proceeded to Camp
Moses Cleaveland to dedicate the camp.
Maj Mckinley came up from Canton
and will assist in the centennial cele-
bratiOn
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-07-25
Attempt to Wreck "a Train.

GENEVA, July GA dastardly at
tempt was made to wreck train No.
on the Lake Shore road Monday night.
Unknown people piled ties on the
track two miles west of here, evident
ly intending to throw the train off the
track. Pieces of ties were carried on
the engine pilot onefourth of mile.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-07-25
Post onice nurglars Get Blg booty.

CARRoLLToN, July 1s.-The post office
safe was blown open at an early
hour Friday morning and large
amount of money and all the stamps
taken. besides number of registered
letters. The explosion was heard, and
the sheriff pursued the burglars, who
were four in number. They jumped
into two buggies and made for the
southeast. One of them appeared to
have been injured by the explosion.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-07-25
Nirs. Stoves VIII.

Hartford, Conn.,, July 2O.-The will
of Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe was ad-
mitted to probate Saturday afternoon.
She leaves all her property to her three
children, Rev. Charles e. Stowe, Miss
Harriet Stowe and Miss Eliza Stowe, the
son to have one-third and the balance
to be held in trust, the income for the
support of the daughters. The value Of
the property is $42,353.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-07-25

TIFFIN, July 2L-Benjamin f. Myers,
vice president of the Tiffin Savings
bank and one of the most prominent
men of this city, dropped dead at the
Big Four depot Monday morning, OF
apoplexy.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-07-25

WELLINGTON, July 1s.-Word was
received here late Thursday night from
Spencer, o., ten miles east, that
large fire was raging, and request
made for help. The engine was imme-
diately placed on freight train, but
arrived too late to be Of much aid. The
town hall and six business houses were
DESTROYED. Loss about $4,000.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-07-25

PORTSMOUTH, July 2L-The discovery
that the powder warehouse of Richard
son 81 Silcox was again broken open
Sunday night and over 600 pounds of
rifle and giant powder stolen increases
popular apprehension here. The ex-
treme boldness of the recent outrages
paralyzes the police. 1t has been
learned that heavy block of wood,
bored out and filed with dynamite,
was found in the basement of the
Presbyterian church ten days ago by
the janitor, who thought the dynamite
was putty, and threw the wooden
bomb into the coal bin as fuel. The
police force has been doubled.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-07-25
Cholera in Egypt.

Cairo, July 2O.-There were on Satur-
day in the military posts between AS
souan and Kosheh 269 cases of cholere
and 165 deaths from that disease.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-07-25
OHIO NEWS.
Items of interest from All Sections
of the State.
weekly Crep Report.


The following is a synopsis of the
bulletin of the Ohio climate and crop
service for the week ended July 20:
Southern section-all counties south
of Franklin. There was much more
moisture and sunshine than usual
These conditions were unfavorable.
Warm, dry and sunny weather is need
ed for haying and harvesting. Some
wheat has been threshed; the yield Is
less than half the usual amount and
the quality of the grain is poor. Corn
is becoming weedy. Oats are heavy
crop, of good quality. Timothy and
grass better than expected. Pastures
doing we'll, Buckwheat growing nice
ly. Potatoes good. Garden truck plenty
and good. Tomatoes ripening slowly.
Middle section. The week opened up
fair and warm, followed by cool, cloudy
and showery weather. Harvesting
nearly completed. Oats generally well
headed, but full of smut. Corn grow
ing rapidly and is in tassel. The crop
of hay is light. Glover scarce. Pastures
good. Potatoes ripening. Some thresh-
ing done; wheat yielding poorly and
rye good. Fruits generally fair.
Northern section-all counties north
of Franklin. The weather conditions
have been favorable to growing vege-
tation. Corn, potatoes, pastures and
fruits have prospered, though there
are complaints of damage to corn on
imperfectly drained land. Meadows
are too soft for moving. Wheat is too
damp to be threshed and oats have
been blown down so that it will be
difficult to harvest them. The ravages
of army worms continue. Many fields
of oats have been totally destroyed
| and the worms are now attacking ad-
| jacent corn fields and pastures. APP
pies continue to drop, though the crop
is good one and in fine condition.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-07-25

The free coinage boat is pretty much
oil whistle, and when this sixteen to one
whistle blows the paddle wheel stops.
Much noise and little work is the rea-
son why the boat don'tgo.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-03-19
PERSONALS.

Assistant Engineer Peck of steamer 8
Is laid up with a severe sprain of the
ankle received Tuesday night by stumb-
ling over a hose at the fire. He will be
off duty for some time
Mrs. c.. Berry Poets has returned from
New York, where she had been for the
past Few days.
Mrs. Charles Mitchell will go to New
York on May 1, taking a house there
Mrs. Mitchell's charming Trumbull
street home has been leased by Miss
Merwin, the daughter of the Rev. Mr..
Merwin, for some time ,pastor of the
United church.
John II. Brinley. son OF Patrick Brin-
ley of 1876 Chapel street, has just return
ed home from three years service in
the United States army. Mr.. BrinIey
has been stationed at David's Island,
Cheyenne, Wyo., and Columbus, o.
Attorney John w. Alling and daugh-
ter Miss Alling, have returned from an
extended visit to the fashionable sum
mer resorts of the south, Attorney All
ing has been away about three weeks
Among other places he visited Wash
ington and Old Point Comfort.
Mrs. Annie Harrington wife of Road
master Edward J. Harrington, has pur-
chased of Town Agent Baldwin a house
and lot on Winthrop avenue. Deeds
We're recorded yesterday in the town
clerks office.
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ScHEDuLE OLE CANES.

Inter- Scholastic Baseball Association
Meeting Mt the New Haven House Yes
terday-rhe Program for the Season.
There was a meeting of the Connecti-
cut Interscholastic Baseball association
at the New Haven house yesterday af-
ternoon.
There We're eight clubs represented,
and no more will be admitted.
The delegates present were Adam
Mackie and John Bergin of Hillhouse,
Alexander l.. Delaney of Bridgeport,
William Kent of Meriden, William Tyler
of Hopkins grammar school, l.. NJ. Dim
coils Of Norwich, Thomas Walsh of
Middletown, William M. Anderson of
Morgan school of Clinton, and Harry
Moore of Black hall.
The schedule of games is as follows:
SOUTHERN DIVISION.
April 22-Hillhouse VS.. Meriden at
New Haven.
April 22-Bridgeport VS.. Hopkins at
Bridgeport.
April Bridgeport VS.. Hillhouse at
New Haven.
April 29-Hopkins VS.. Meriden at
Meriden.
May 6-Hopkins VS.. Hillhouse at New
Haven.
May 11-Meriden VS.. Bridgeport at
Meriden.
May 13-Meriden VS.. Hillhouse at Mer-
iden.
May Bridgeport VS.. Hopkins at
New Haven.
May 20--Bridgeport VS.. Hillhouse at
Bridgeport.
May 20-Hopkins VS.. Meriden at New
Haven.
May 27--Hopkins VS.. Hillhouse at New
Haven
May 27--Meriden VS.. Bridgeport at
Bridgeport.
May S0-Exhibition game between
Eillhouse and Bridgeport at Bridge
port.
June 13-Final game Of southern d.
vision.
NORTHERN DIVISION.
April 25-Middletown VS.. Morgan at
Morgan.
April 25-Black Hall VS.. Norwich at
Norwich
May Morgan VS.. Black Hall at
Elack Hall.
May -Middletown VS. Norwich at
Norwich.
May 9-Norwich vs. Morgan at Nor
gan.
May 9-Black Hall VS.. Middletown at
Middletown.
May 16--Norwich VS.. Middletown at
Middletown.
May 16-Black Hall VS.. Morgan at
Morgan.
May 23-Morgan VS.. Black Hall at
Black Hall.
May 2S-Norwich VS.. Black Hall at
Black Hall.
June 6--Black Hall VS.. Middletown at
Middletown.
June 6--Morgan VS.. Norwich at Nor
| witch.
June 13--Final game Of northern d.
vision.
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DEATH in THE AIR.

A changeable climate is the most exciting
cause of pneumonia. The mild to-day, cold
tomorrow, weather is prolific breeder
of the disease. 1t is contracted by exposure
to wet and inclement weather, from stand
ing or sitting with cold feet; by going from
hot and over-crowdcd rooms into the keen
night air, and by sitting in draughts.
The proper way to treat pneumonia is tc
prevent its development.
Have care that you are sufficiently clac
to meet Indictment and changeable weather
See that the wet feet and exposure t.
draughts do not result in cold. If a colo
is contracted check it at once before pneu-
monia is developed; for it is well known
fact that a protracted cough may suddenly
develop into pneumonia, with slight addi-
tional cold. Don't let the disease make
any Roadway. Fortify the system against
it by rich, nutritious, liquid food. This
can be accomplished in no other way Sc
we'll as by the liberal use of Ozomulsion
an ozonized preparation of Cod Liver OF
with Guaiacol, prepared by T. A. SIocun
Co., New York, and sold by all Druggists.
Taken early, when the first symptoms Of
The cold appear, it cures it promptly and
prevents the development of pneumonia.
1t is a rich, liquid food. and it is e well
known fact that strong food is the most
formidable foe of pneumonia. 1t keeps the
blood well nourished and puts the tissues
in such q condition that they throw of
the cold and thus resist the disease.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-03-19
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

One Of the most popular of southern
plays, Down in Dixie" will be the at
traction at the Grand opera house the
last three days this week. The clever
pickaninny band is with this attrac-
ton and the darkey boys not only clay
their musical instruments, but do a
very clever zouave drill. Milton Bar
low, the old time minstrel, is with this
company and plays prominent part
in the production.
The production of Down in Dixie"
makes use of very beautiful scenery
and some ponderous machinery. The
cotton compress which the villains en-
ploy in their attempt to kill the lieuten-
ant is one of the largest mechanical
structures ever put on the stage. The
scene in which the lieutenant is res
cued by the heroine from the closing
jaws of the compress is as thrilling as
can be imagined. Southern plantation
and homestead life is most interestingly
illustrated in this play. There is pro-
nounced darkey element in the play.
The clever darkey boys, besides play
ing their musical instruments, appear
in plantation sports and in an effective
drill. There will be matinees Friday
and Saturday.
"Delmonico's at g. is a farce comedy
of high life in New York city by Mr.
Glen Marlborough, and will appear on
Monday Tuesday and Wednesday next
week. "Delmonico's at s" has been de-
clared a success in every city in which
it has been produced. The cast is COM
posed of Miss Nellie Dunbar, TriXie
Friganza, Miss Bella Vivian, the Hart
sisters of the Empire theater of Lon
don, George r. Hall, Mr.. Charles f.
Jerome, Mr. i. w. Caldwell, Mr.. G. T.
Williams, Z. J. Dallon and others.
There will be nnatinees Tuesday and
Wednesday.
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rHEY ARE FAMOUS SINGERS.
And Have Delighted Big Audiences in Man
Cities.

Cities.
The famous colored Canadian ju-
bilee singers and imperial orchestra
will give one of the fine programs
in Grace M. e. church this evening.
The company consists of about
eleven members, and was formed six
teen years ago. The old plantation
songs will never lose their attraction
for lovers of pure and simple melody,
and when sung by such company as
the Canadian Colored Jubilee singers
they are heard in their full power and
pattos. They viii sin; ut the Epworth
M. L. church tomorrow (Friday) eve
ming.
The Utica Press says of these singers:
"They have Travelled extensively, hav-
ing spent five years in Europe. The
program last evening was a varied one,
and every number was loudly applaud
ed, while many were encored. The So
prano solo by Miss Stewart was espec-
tally fine, and when, as an encore, she
sang "Old Folks at Home" there was
the most intense quiet in the room.
The bass solo, "a Jolly Good Laugh"
exhibited the full rich bass of j. A.
Cockbin, and convulsed all with laugh
ter. The selection by the male quartet
is deserving of mention, as is the bass
solo by ]. E. Lightfoot. The entertain
ment as a whole was an excellent one :"
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WIN. FRANK & co.
781-783 Chapel street.
mxHIellamgnMs.
COMMITTEE ON SEWERS.


THE Committee on Sewers will meet In
room 10 and II, City Hall, on Friday,
March 20 1896, at p.m., for the purpose of
considering the following matters:
Petition of Eli Whitney e. al. for a sower
in Whitney avenue, from point four hum
drcd feet north of Highland street to llin
street, and in extension of Rock Lane to Mil
river.
Petition Of Joseph Sheldon ct al. for sewers
to be constructed as follows. From Starr
street and the New Haven and Northampton
railroad track to Ivy street on Shelt,n ave-
nue.; also ON Shelton avenue, from city line
& Ivy street: thence from Shelton avenue to
Newhal street on Ivy street: thence from
Ivy street to Division street on New all
street, here to connect with the sewer n Dr.
vision street, between Newhall street and
Winchester avenue, there to connect with
the sewe on Winchester avenue.
Petition of C. N. Newman ct al. Tor sewer
and Boulevard and of W. E. Clark ct al. for
sewer in said street, between Grant and Lam
bertun streets.
Communication from the board of public
works recommending that sewers be con-
structe as follows: In Water street, between
Putnam and Carlisle streets; IN Union ave-
nue.. between Water and Pc tsea streets; and
i'm Portsea street, between Union avenue aud
Meadow street, or over any route which may
he considered feasible to afford an outlet for
a sewer in Putnam street.
Petition of r. II. Brown ct al. for 4 catch
basin at the corner of Sheffield avenue and
Division street.
All persons interested in any of the fore
going are hereby notified to appear and he
heard theron yitaout further notice.
Per order, FREDERICK &. WHITAKER,
Chairman.
Attest: EDWARD A. STREET,
Mills st Assistant City Clerk.
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STEAMSHIP AFIRE ArsEA.

Thrilling Experience O the Crew of the
Finance--Flre Broke Out In tho Store
room-Fowder In tho Hold Was Hurried
ly Thrown Overheard.
A dispatch from Colon yesterday
says that the steamship Finance, Cap
tain DAILY, which left Colon on March
TO- has arrived there after having pass
ed through an experience which neither
the captain nor the crew viii soon for
set. For six hours the men had to
fight fire at sea, but finally they sue
ceeded in getting the flames under con-
troll without sacrificing any lives.
The fire was discovered at midnight
on March IL, two days after the ship
had left here Smoke was seen to come
from the ships port store room in the
forward part Of the vessel.
The officer in charge of the ship i'm
mediately sounded the alarm and warn
ed the crew to keep cool Then the
brigade began to work. The flames
Sdlueu Idplu leduWdy at llSl anu soon
destroyed the bulkheads and a large
quantity of the ships stores, including
blocks, sails, etc.
At 2 o'clock, two hours after the
flames were discovered, the fires in the
engine room We're eXtinguished by the
flood of water which came pouring into
the manholes. For two hours longer
part of the crew worked at trying to
rekindle the engine fires, and finally
succeeded.
All this time another danger threat
ened those on board of the ship for
stored away in her hull was quantity
of powder. This was quickly thrown
overheard and any possibility of an
explosion avoided.
After the powder had been put over
the ships side lifeboats were launched.
When all danger had been passed
Captain DAILY complimented his officers
and crew on their bravery and GOODNESS
throughout the six hours experience.
1t was only the prompt work and cool
ness displayed by those on board the
! ship that prevented loss Of life.