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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-10
WAR "REMINISCENCES.
MULE DRIVER SETH.
Didn't Care to he ''Pestered" with
Chcvrona.

He Didn't Care to he "Pestered" with
Chevrons.
No one supposed Seth Hawkins had
spunltenough to fire a gun. Hehad drift
ed along through year or so of service
without being required to do much more
than drive tent stakes for the camp and
mule wagons for the march. The cap
tain kept him puttering around lit
tie at odd times, and once or twice he
had tried cooking for his company, but
that was really too dangerous. The
boys didn't like his style. In fact, poor
old Seth didn't seem to fit in anywhere
and he hadn't sent in any satisfactory
reason why he was living. Not that he
ever did anyone any harm! Lazy as he
was. believe he would have driven his
mules out of the road and up ten-foot
bank rather than run over a crippled
bird or anything weak and helpless, but
he didn't seem to have any call for sol
diering and the boys used to say they'd
be blessed if they knew why he had ever
enlisted.
One day, in '6s, if l remember right,
we were making forced march to join
the rest of our command below Resaca,
and some way-I never knew just how
it happened-Seth was put in charge of
the hospital train, and drove the ambu-
lance filed with the poor fellows who
had been wounded in the skirmish the
day before. The wagon headed a
motley procession of pack mules carry
ing the camp furniture, the commits
sary supples-under escort-and few
stragglers. There were not more than
20 men-even if Seth was counted--and
they logged along slowly, falling grad
ually further and further behind until
only cloud of dust proved that the
regiment was still in line in front of
them.
Seth was half doing on the drivers
seat. and the little company moved on
to the clinll-clank of the frying pans
and kettles, dangling over the sides of
the mules.
Suddenly a shot rang out from the
clump of underbrush little distance
from the road; then another, and an
other! Seth woke up and sprang to
unhitch the mules, lashing them for
ward. Away they went, until the cloud
of dust first yelled, then absorbed
them; while Seth, suddenly trans
formed into a man of action, worked
like mad to draw the pack mules up in a
living barricade around the wagon con-
tanning the wounded, and even then un-
der fire from the enemy. The animals
were laden with tent canvas and blank.
cts high enough to reach the top of the
ambulance, and to form excellent
breastworl1s for the little company
massed and put into good fighting
shape by the mule driver, who then
swung his own rife TO his shoulder, and
for the first time raised its hammer fol-
purposeful blow. There was some
good fighting on both sides; q bold
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-10
JAPANESE FAIRY TALE.
The story of Little FishhRre and His
Remarkable Journey.

The story of Little Fishhare and HIS
Remarkable Journey.
This little story of Fishhare is taken
from Child Life in Japan" which con-
tains many others of these quaint little
tales.
There was once upon time little
baby whose father was Japanese am
bassador to the court of China and
While this child was still in it's in
fancy the ambassador had to return
to Japan, so he said to his wife: II
swear to remember you and to send
you letters by the ambassador that
shall succeed me, and as for our baby
i will dispatch some one to fetch it
as soon as it is weaned."
Thus saying he departed. Well, en-
bassy after embassy came, there was
generally a year between each, but
never a letter from the japanese hus-
band to the Chinese wife, who at last,
tired of waiting and grieving, took her
boy by the hand and, sorrowfully lead
ing him to the seashore, fastened
around his neck a label bearing the
words: THE Japanese Ambassadors
Child"
Then she flung him into the sea, in
the direction of the Japanese archipel-
ago, confident that the paternal tie was
one which it was not possible to break
and that therefore father and child
were sure to meet again.
One day when the former ambassa-
dor, the father, was walking by the
beach of Nauiwa, he saw something
white floating out to sea, looking like
n small island. 1t foated nearer and
he looked more attentively. There was
no doubt that the strange object was
child. Quite astonished he stopped
and gazed again. The floating object
drew nearer and nearer still, and al
last with perfect distinctness he per
ceived it to be fair, pretty little boy
about four years old impelled on
ward by the waves.
The little boy was riding on the bach
| of an enormous fish. He was not a
all afraid, but sat up bravely, and guild
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-10
BILLY EDWARDS. TURKEY.
a Soldier hoy Improves n Tempting
Opportunity.

Opportunity.
Toward the close of the year 1861 the
Seventy-ffth New York volunteers, n
newly-recruited regiment from Cayuga
and Wayne counties, was put on board
a steamer in New York harbor, and
smiled for Santa Rosa island. at the
mouth of Pensacola bay.
The boys had got somewhat used to
army fare by this time, but it was not
what they were accustomed to at home,
and it is not to be wondered at that they
occasionally hankered after the flesh
pots of Egypt.
Time hung rather heavily on the
hands of these young warriors for few
days. because there was no guard
mounting, drill or dress parade on ship
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-10
Stories.

She did not proclaim her story to the
world. She was proud.
Fourth" she said to the elevator boy,
in a loud voice.
That is to say, she proclaimed the third
story below hers, and then got out and
walked the rest of the way up.-Detroit
Journal
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-10
Sound Reasons for Approval.

There are several cogent reasons why the
medical profession recommend and the
public prefer Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
above the ordinary cathartcs. 1t does not
drench and weaken the bowels, but assists
rather than forces nature to act; it is
botanic and safe; its action is never pre-
ceded by an internal earthquake like that
produced by drastic purgative. For forty
five years past it has been a household
remedy for liver, stomach and kidney
trouble.
People are certainly as unfair with their
neighbors as they are with prominent Off
cials they happen to dislike.-Atchison
Globe.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-10
Up to His Looks.

One of the many private secretaries at the
national capital is still new to his honors.
One day a newspaper woman, full of busl-
ness, burst into the Office of this secretary's
chief. The great man was out. Can you
tell me when he will be in" she asked
Really" drawled the clerk, II haven't an
idea" "Well," said the newspaper woman,
as she turned to go, Il must say you look
it."-Washington Post.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-10
The Retort sumcIent.

"Well, little chap" said the stranger
in the family, picking up one of the
children, what are you going to be
when you're a man?"
Muffin" said the child.
Nothing? Why SOP" asked the
stranger.
Because" said the little child, Pm a
little girl."-Fun.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-10
WiIlInr to Accent Ind.

A tract distributor, the other day, in
a new settlement out west, popped his
head into an Irishman's cabin and asked
him "if he would accept tract from
the holy land?"
"Yes, bedad," cried Pat, IN take a
houl section, if yen pay me passage
right through. ."-Household Words.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-10
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.
Az REvolR.

"Don't say dood-by,"
The wee boy said;
Then heaved a sigh,
And dropped his head.
Twas sweetly said.
"Oh, tell me why,
Dear little Ned
1 gladly cry.
"Do tell me why
1t grIeves you so;
Then nevermore
I'll say good-by."
Don't say dood-by,
Not, nebbermore,"
The rogue now laughs,
Say O-re-baugh."
-Elvira Floyd Froemcke, in New Unity
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-10
SAVED THE CAPTAINS LIFE.
How Gen. Butler Served IN Union Sol
dier During the War.

dicr During the war.
"I saved the life of a union officer,
Capt. Loeser. of New York, at the bat
tie of Trevelian Station" said Gen.
Butler, land l was very sorry l could
not save his property as we'll came
suddenly on. road just as two couriers
ran out and covered union officer, who
was mounted.
THE man had surrendered, but he
would have been shot to pieces if had
not interfered.
He handed me his sword and his
belt, containing his pistol holder. and
asked me if l would send him to Gen.
Rosser. He said he was in mortal
dread of being robbed and knew Gen.
Rosser and would feel safe in his hands.
II told him he would be perfectly
safe with me, but, not apparently salts
fed, told two men to take him to Gen.
Rosser, and gave specific instructions
that he must not be molested ON the
way.
His guard waited with him along
the road until Gen. Rosser's command
could come up, and as soon as it did the
men made a dash at him. saying:
'Yank, we want store boots
1T was all in vain the guard pro-
tested saying Gen. Butler had given or
ders the prisoner was not to be molest-
ed. They said they belonged to Gen.
Rosser's command. and not to Gen.
Buffers, and they stripped Capt.
Loeser then and there.
II met him after the war, and we
laughed about it many time. Capt.
Loeser is now ead."-N. Y. Herald.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-10
The shoe ON the other Foot

Miss Strongmynd-Have one of my new
brand of cigarettes-I assure you they are
delicious.
Miss Bloomer-Thanks, dear, but I've
stopped smoking.
"You astonish me. never dreamed that
you would become backslider."
Don't think so hardly of me, dear; I've
only stopped till I'm married. You see,
the trouble is, Cholly complains that the
odor is disagreeable to him. ."-Yelow Kid
Magazine.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-10
Little Johnny's Answer.

johnny" asked his teacher, "what
must we do before our sins can be for
given?"
Sin" replied Johnny. - Chicago
News.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-10
where business Was Good.

Jones-Bullet boasts that he has al
ways to be found in the hottest part of
the battle.
Bones-Yes; l believe he sold fans
during the WARN. Y. Journal.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-10

"He seems to be wholly absorbed in
bis business"
"Wha.is his line?"
"W,holesale liquor. Chicago Jour
nal
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-10

The most curiously decorated
graves in the world are thenegro graves
in South America. Some of these
mounds are garnished with the bottles
of medicine used by the departed in
their final illness. and the duration of
the malady is easily guessed by the
number OF bottles
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-10

Pisos Cure for Consumption has no equal
as a Cough medieine.-F. NJ. Abbott, 3s3
Seneca St., Buffalo, N. Y, May o, 1894.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-10

A man philosophers better than woman
on the human heart, but she reads the
hearts of men better than he.-Rousseau.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-10

What is the sense of wearing an
Overcoat shorter than your dress coat?
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-10

No matter in what part of the house a
man leaves things, a woman will always
move Washington Democrat
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-10

The people who think they suffer most
generally manage to have a pretty good
time. .-Washingto Democrat
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-10

Geese in migration often travel over
O,O00 miles.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-10
To Colorado Springs nnd Pueblo--
Burlington Route Via Denver.

A through Sleeping car to Colorado
Springs and Pueblo via Denver is attached
to Burlington Route daily train leaving Chi
cago 1880 p. m. Office, 2ll Clark st.
The evening times., 1897-02-02
THE MARKET OPENED WEAK.
A Heavy selling Movement in North
ern Pacific Securities.

n Heavy SeIling movement IN NOrtn-
ern Pacific Securities.
New York, Feb. 2.--RealiZations and short
sales weakened tile stock market at the
opening Of business today. THIS was dis
appointing to tie bulls, who were looking
for a continuance of the activity and adj
vance which has characterized the dealings
OF late. The important sale Of Northern
Pacific securities Just announced appeared
to be the signal for a heavy selling move
ment ia the stocks, and the common fell ?
to 3 4 and the preferred / 5-S per cent
to 81 4 The decline was rather a sur
prise n view OF the fact that the block OF
securities sold by the Morgan syndicate vas
taken by parties friendly to tie Great
Northern This, IL is inferred, will event
uaIly lead to a better understanding be
tween the managers OF the two great North
western systems.
There was little pressure TO sell outside
of the Northern Pacifics, and the losses
in the usually active issues were only IA
I-S per cent. the latter in Leather pre-
ferred London bought Louisville and
Nashville and sold a little st. Paul The
bituminous coal dealers were firmer on
the efforts being made by the Ohio Soft
Coal Association to restore the trade 10
a paying basis. Wheeling and Lake Erie
rose 1-2 to ga. Speculation at IL
O'Clock was quiet, and about steady in
tone
The evening times., 1897-02-02
THE DISTRICT BILL DEBATE.
Consideration of the Measure Was
Begun in the House.

The District appropriation bill was
taken up in the House late this afternoon.
Mr.. Grout had charge of the bill on the
part Of the House Appropriations Cosmit-
tee.
He said that the total amount recon-
mended to be appropriated for the general
expenses OF the District for the fiscal
year 1898 in the bill is, exclusive Of the
water department, $5,642 $50 80, Of
which sum the General Government is re-
quired to pay $2,605. .42S. .46, that being
one-half OF the whole, exclusive OF the
amount, $4,000, recommended for ex-
penses under the highway act. The first
named sum is 50 s52 $3.50. .45 less than the
estimates.
de SAID the amount appropriated for the
general expenses OF the District for the
current fiscal year 1897 is $5,7O6 1926. .O6,
or S63,96S.l3 more than is recommended
in the bill for 998.
Mr. McMillin said Congress should be
very careful about appropriating more
money for the Lydecker tunnel To this
Mr.. Grout replied that Congress would neg
lect its duty IL it failed TO make the proper
provision for a better water supply.
The evening times., 1897-02-02

The Commissioners forwarded to each
house OF Congress today the draft Of a bill
"ror the prevention Of smoke in the Dis
trict," heretofore noted in The Times, and
recommended favorable action thereon.
The bill provides that from and after Jan
uary i next the emission OF dense or thick
black or gray smoke from any smokestack
OF chimney used in connection with any To-
connective, stationary engine, steam boiler
OF furnace OF any description within the
District shall be deemed to be a public
nuisance
The owner, agent. lessee and occupant
of any building, or any person or persons
having charge or control of any stationary
steam boiler, engine or furnace, from the
smokestack or chimney OF which there
shall issue or be emitted the description of
smoke forbidden in the biIL shall be deemed
guilty of creating a public nuisance and
OF violating the provisions Of the act.
Offenders, upon conviction before the
police court, Of a violation of the law,
shall be punished by fine Of not less
than $40 nor more than S100 for each and
every offense, and each and every day
wherein the provisions Of the act shall be
violated shall constitute a separate offense.
A smoke inspector is provided for, whose
salary is fixed by the act at Sl,500 per
annum, and when appointed and qualified
his duty shall be, under the direction OF the
health officer TO cause TO be prosecuted
all persons who may be discovered TO be
violating the law.
No discrimination shall be made against
any method or device which may be used
for the prevention of smoke, the object
being 10 abolish the nuisance. whatever
the device employed. 1t is also dis
Hncuy provided in the act that its pro-
visions shall not he construed to apply to
Chimneys OF buildings used exclusively for
private residences, nor does it apply to
railway locomotives, as originally con-
templated.
The bin was prepared by a committee,
consisting OF Health Officer Woodward,
Capt. Edward Burr, assistant TO the En-
gineer Commissioner, and Building In
spector Grady, to whom the matter of
abating the smoke nuisance was referred
In June. 1895. The committee made an
investigation into the whole subject, and
on the 18TH ultimo submitted n lengthy
report, and with il the desired remedy
The proposed bill. the committee de-
cares, defines sufficiently what shall
be considered a public nuisance there
under: establishes penalty therefor, and
provides for an official. whose duty shall
be to enforce the provisions"
With reference to the selection Of de-
vices, the Commissioners say that no in
quiry in relation thereto was possible,
nor do the members believe that it was
necessary.
''It is a matter OF general information"
the committee states, that devices for
the prevention OF smoke are successful
and in practical operation. The selection OF
such device is a question only OF the con-
ditions governing each particular case.
Various means or securing the desired end
have been devised and the owner OF any
plant can have no great difficulty i'm Sc
lecting an appliance that will meet his
views as TO first cost and economy OF
f1uprafion''
The evening times., 1897-02-02
LILlUOKALANI HAS GRIPPE
The Ex-Queen Refuses to Receive
Medical Attendance.
She Postponed Her Visit to the Capt.
tol-Her Plans Are Not
Settled.

EX-QGeen T.iliuokalani las succumbed to
to her rooms at the Shoreham with Sc
we're cold. Accordingly, her projected visit
TO the lawmakers at the Capitol today was
postponed until some more propitious occa-
sion. There was no political Significance
whatever, SO says Capt. Palmer, eX-Quecn
Lis secretary. in this proposed visit.
1t had been arranged that Hon. II. c.
Lodge, the Senator from Massachusetts
Capt. Palmer's own State, was to meet
the exqueen at the Capitol, and conduct
her TO the Senator's gallery. No other
Senator was visited, nor was an interview
with any other Senator arranged. The
indispuSition of the eX-queen will defer
the visit for two or three days at least.
For a native of seini-tropical climate she
has withstood the extremes of northern
temperature rema rkably well until yes
terday afternoon when the symptoms Of
a slight attack OF influenza were exhibited.
Her attendants were very much alarmed
and besought their mistress to consult q
physician, but she insists that she will
recover without medical aid in a day or
two, and refused to allow the doctor to lie
called
There is nothing whatever alarming in
Liliuokalani's condition. but she will keep
strictly to her room until she entirely re-
covers. IL the weather is favorable this
will probably be in the course of few
days. but until then all engagements are
postponed or cancelled
She has as yet formed no plans as to the
length of her stay in Washington. In com
mon with the rest Of the Hawaiians, she
forms no plans ahead, but makes her move
ments, often without the slightest warn
ing, upon impulse. 1t was in this manner,
says her secretary, that she visited and
left other cities, and it will probably be the
The evening times., 1897-02-02
Shattered NERVES
Complicated by a Severe Kid
ney and Bladder Affec ctiOn.
That Was Mr.. w. II. Lucas
Condition When He COI-
suited DR.. Young.
NOW BE Is HALE, HEARTY and HAPPY

'I can truthfuIIy say" said Mr.. w. III.
LUCAS Acting Steward for Gallaudeb
College, whose pOstOffice address is hen-
dali Green, that DR.. Young has cured me
OF q most aggravated case or Shattered
Nerves, complicated with severe Aidney
and Bladder Trouble. after some OF the
most prominent physicians OF TINS CITY had
relief Ny rest was greatly disturbed by
the latter affection, and my back palned
me constantly. One Of Washington iead-
less after several months under bis care
| grew worse daily. / was advised Dy
a friend to see DT. Young. He tOld me
how he had suffered for years with the
same trouble AID how Dr. Young had
cured him. ] finally decided TO make an
other trial. I made my first visit 20 Dr
1OHng's office Just four months ago, ana
money wouldn't buy what he has done
for me. Ny nerves are strong. my Dack-
ache has vanished and ! sleep Ike baby
all night long. / never felt better IN my
fra
The evening times., 1897-02-02
The cantata a St. Marks Church.

The Cantata at st. Marks Church.
The cautata "star of Bethlehem COM
posed by Prof. Mcleod, choir director of
St Paul's Episcopal Church, will be given
tonight at pro- cathedral of St Mark by the
choir of St Paul,s. This is one OF the Sc
ries of organ recitals recently inaugurated
under the auspices Of the clergy and vestry
of the pro cathedral The next VIII take
place on the 16tf instant. at which we'll
known orgamst OF Baltimore will give an
organ recital of Wagnerian music.
The evening times., 1897-02-02
AN EXTENSION GRANTED.
The U. S. Electric Company's Wires
on III Street Northeast.

The United States Electric Lighting
Company has received authority from the
Commissioners to continue the electric
lighting service on street northeast.
This will require the erection of poles be-
tween Second and Fifteenth streets.
President A. A. Thomas called today at
the District building TO inquire about the
matter, and upon receiving the assurance
of the contract, said that the arc lights
would be in place for the entire distance
within the next ten days.
The electric lamps will displace the gas
lights on that street. and enable the Com
,nissioncrs to locate an equal number in
some other section. They will be placed
in localities where they may be most
needed.
The evening times., 1897-02-02
In the House.

As soon as the journal was read the House
went into committee OF the whole TO fur
tier consider the diplomatic and consular
appropriation bill.
Mr. Pearson moved to strike out OF the
bill the appropriation for the salaries Of
consuls who receive but ST. 900 apiece, and
dividing the amount set apart for them
among the consuls of the class receiving &
81 800, making their salaries 81, ,933. The
amendment was ruled out on a point OF
order.
Tie necessity for a consul at Hargen.
Switzerland, no longer existing, the item
was stricken from the bill.
The evening times., 1897-02-02
AUSTRIA Is HIS CHOICE,
John A. Logan, Jr., a Candidate for
Diplomatic HOnors.

John A. Logan. Jr., Is making an active
canvass for nomination s minister TO A us
tria, the office held by Fred d. Grant in
the last Harrison administration. He is
being assisted in his efforts by Mrs. Lo-
gan, who is one of the best politicians in
the country.
Young Logan has received the indorse-
ment of a large majority OF the Senate, and
las also secured the support OF Mr.. For
aker. He, however, seems to lack support
in the Illinois delegation. One OF the most
prominent members OF Congress from that
State said to The Times yesterday:
The young man is altogether too modest.
Why don't he ask for London? He has a
very able mother and had great father.
But he comes a long ways from having in
herited the ability OF either OF his pa
rents"
The evening times., 1897-02-02
The Electric Light Wires.
House Committee Coming Home.

New Orleans, Feb. 2-The members of
the Rivers and Harbors Committee of the
House Of Representatives arrived in the
city this morning from Texas and left i'm
nediately on their return trip. They will
stop over at Birmingham and be entertained.
Cardinal Gibbons arrived in the city to-
day on a short visit to his relatives here