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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-16
SUMMER RESORTS AND HOTELS.
HAS BEEN OPENED FOR THE sEAsO,
HOTEL ALEXANDER, 1897

CHAs. f. GRAHAM, Proprietor
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-10-23
FOREST FIRES.
They Are Causing Great Damage in
pennHyIynnln.

Connellsville, Pa, Oct. 19.-All the
upper Yough region is in a haze caused
by the extensive mountain fires raging
in hundreds of places. Across the
Youghiogheny from Connellsville Lime
stone hill is lurid slope of fire and
south of the town the fiercest fires for
many years are eating up the shrub
berry, endnngering homes and destroy
ing hundreds of fences and barns.
Game of all kinds is fleeing down into
the valleys, where hunters have secured
hundreds of squirrels and pheasants.
Reports from Mill Run. o., Pyle and In
dian Head say the fires are worse there
than in this vicinity.
Bradford, Pa, Oct. 10.-The forest
fires on all sides of this city are raging
with increasing vigor. 1t is estimated
that 5000 acres have been burned over
in the vicinity of Rice brook. At Chip
munk five oil wells have been destroyed.
They were the property of the Senes Oil
company. and the number included that
company's big we'll struck last week.
The reservation between Riverside and
Chipmunk has been fire swept. Men are
being sent from Bradford to oil parts of
the oil field to protect oil property. 1t
is impossible to estimate the loss at this
time.
Wellsville, N. Y, Oct. TO- The forest
fires at Nelson Run, near Austin, Fa.,
are now under control. Twenty million
feet of hemlock and $4,000 cords OF
bark have been consumed, resulting in
loss to C. w. and f. Ii. Goodyear OF
5000 900,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-10-23
A HUGE LOT OF SUPPLIES.

Cubans Buy S225,OOO Worth of War Ma
terial In st. Louis-Four Expeditions Sail
for the Island.
st. Louis, Oct. 20.-Three Cuban pa
triots direct from the scene of the
struggle on their island have been in
ST. Louis the last IA days procuring
and shipping ammunition for their
compatriots. Their work is at last
completed. One of them says that dur
ing their stay they have purchased
and forwarded to Texas ports S225, 600
worth of cartridges, dynamite, rifles,
pistols and saddlery intended for the
insurgent army. Two expeditions con-
veying these supplies will soon sail
from Texas port an! in the Caribbean
sea will meet two other expeditions
that on Sunday night set sail from
New York. The Cuban agents are
Col. George Johnson, of the staff OF
Gen. Carlos Roloff; Col. Eduardo Be-
tancourt and Capt. II. A. Smith.
Col. Johnson, who was interviewed
by a reporter, said: II left San tiago
the latter part of September. Our
mission has been to buy supplies for
the department of the east. Owing to
quarantine we could do nothing at
Key West and came to st. Louis. We
have accomplished our mission here by
the purchase of S225, 200 worth of am-
munition and the like" He continued
on the subject of Cuba: Autonomy.
No. Nothing but absolute freedom.
We have $4,000 men under arms in
Cuba. Virtually the whole island, ex-
cept Havana, Matanzas and Cienfuegos
is in our hands. We could take Havana
by means of dynamite, but we would
have to notify the foreign consuls, who
of course would notify the enemy, else
we should blow up our friends"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-10-23
CAvENDlSH RETURNS.
An Explorer of East Africa Who Was Re-
ported to Have Been Massacred Arrives
In London.

An Explorer of East Africa Who Was Re-
ported to Have Boen Massacred Arrives
In London.
London, Oct. 0.-Cavendish, the
nephew of the duke of Devonshire.
who with a companion has been ex-
ploring Somaliland, in East Africa, at
the head of an expedition composed of
30 Ascaras, and who with his party
was reported to have been massacred
by the natives, has arrived safely in
London from Zanzibar. The explorer
had a remarkable journey, lasting less
than year, during which he traversed
much of the unexplored country be-
tween Berber and Mombassa
Cavendish and his only European
companion, Lieut. Andrew, were
everywhere received with cordiality.
Even the Boranis, who were so hostile
to the expedition commanded by Dom
aldson Smith, of Philadelphia, freely
supplied Cavendish with cattle and
provisions. In many villages Caven-
dish found men and women with mu-
tilations inflicted by the ferocious war
riors of King Menelik of Abyssinia and
the expedition was frequently begged
to remain in the country and defend
it's inhabitants against the invaders.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-10-23
HAS GIVEN UP HOPE.
American Monetary Commission SuR-
fer Defeat In Eng land.

London, Oct. 19.-The United States
monetary commissioners have received
no official information regarding the
action taken by the British cabinet on
Saturday last. Private udvices, how
ever, convince them that the cabinet
has dealt the deathblow to their mis-
sion. 1t is expected the commission
ers will shortly be informed that her
majesty's government regrets being un-
able to accede to their proposals, but is
willing to listen to any other plan they
may suggest. But both parties to the
conference know that no other prac-
teal scheme can be advanced. In the
event of the expected reply being re-
ceived the United States commission
ers will return to the United States.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-10-23
EACH CLAIMS EVERYTHING.

Political Leaders In the Great Contest In
Creator Now York Appear to he Full eg
tonDdence-New Fcatures of tho FlghS.
New York, Oct. 20.-"Claim every
thing" has seemingly been adopted aS
the motto of many of the political
master mechanics of New York for tho
pending campaign. The most sweep
ing claim is that made by Messrs.
Sheehan and Croker, representing the
Tammany organization, which has the
Endorsement of the betting men about
town, who have all along been offer
ing odds on Van Wyck.
The claim, however, that the Tam
many ticket will receive $50, 900 out OF
the 475,O0O votes registered in Greater
New York is secuted by other party
leaders NEXT to Tammany the great
est display of confidence is at repub-
ltcan headquarters, where there seems
to be genuine belief that Gen. Tracy
will win. Seth Lows managers pro-
fess to be confident and those Of
George to be satisfied.
There are in progress nightly from
800 to 500 political meetings. This in
cludes, of course, the minor gatherings
in assembly district and ward club
rooms For the remaining fortnight
OF the campaign the Tracy leaders
have arranged for an average of 200
meetings per night, at each OF which
there will be full complement of
speakers.
A reminder of the widespread inter
est shown in the campaign of last fall
is the work of women-either organ
lied into clubs or acting independent
ly. Thus far Gen. Tracy and Mr..
George seem to have the call in the
favor of the feminine portion of the
population and many of the Mckinley
and Bryan women's clubs of 1896 are
again to the fore.
Richard Croker spent a half hour
yesterday at Tammany hall. His
views were asked on the subject of dis
ciplining certain democratic leaders in
Kings county who have threatened to
cut Van WyclS. Mr.. Croker advised
against action. whats the use of in
terfering?" he said. "If they are an
cry, that would make them angrier
still."
Allen w. Thurman, sor of the late
Senator Thurman, has written letter
to Henry George, which sincerely
wishes George success. Mr.. Thurman
was formerly chairman of the Ohio
state democratic committee.
Henry L. Swords, sergeant-at-arms
to the republican national committee,
visited Wall street yesterday and Of
fered to bet any part of $25, 200 at even
money that Tracy will poll more votes
than Seth Low. He succeeded in plac-
ing about So, 900 of it. This is only
small part of the Tracy money lying
around loose. Van WyclS is still a to
l favorite in the betting.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-10-23
STARVED TO DEATH.
Correspondent of n London Paper Fall
a Victim to Spanish GnerllIas,

Correspondent OF London Paper Falla
Victim to Spanish Gnerlllas.
London, Oct. 90. - The Chronicle,
commenting upon the death in Cuba
last week of w. Hughes, correspond.
ent of Black and White, of London,
who is said to have starved to. death in
the streets of Havana, after having
been maltreated and robbed by party
of Spanish guerillas, says: ''If the
story of his death is true. fresh exc
Grafton of Spanish action will arise
and the British government may have
something to say" Hughes was found
dead in Havana last Thursday night
He had recently visited Pinar del Rio
with a pass from the military govern.
or. 1t is said that while there party
of guerillas in broad daylight and in
the presence of Spanish officers as
saulted him and robbed him of every.
thing he had except his clothes.
Hughes appealed to the military
commander for help and demanded the
restitution of his property, but was
only laughed at. He was obliged to
return to Havana, walking the entire
distance, and reached there ragged
and starving. Having lost his passport
he could not esta blish his identity or
communicate with his friends in En-.
gland. He starved to death in the
streets. Hughes had earned an excel.
lent reputation as war correspondent
in Africa
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-10-23
couNTERFEITING in JAIL. q
Sensational Discovery Made In the
Riverside tPnD Penitentinry.

Sensational Discovery Made In the
Riverside Pn.) Penitentiary.
Pittsburgh, Pa, Oct. 19.-Warden L.
S. Wright, of the Riverside peniten-
tiary, has discovered that a number of
the convicts confined in the institution
have been manufacturing counterfeit
80 cent pieces. He has unearthed the
metal from which the queer" money
was made, the molds in which it was
cast and the names of several convicts
who were connected with the matter,
but as yet he has been unable to find
the man who originated and carried out
the scheme.
The counterfeits are magnificent
speciments of the coiners' art. The die
from which they were made is almost
perfect, and the milling of the coins,
which is the governments chief pro-
tections of metal money from those
who would initiate it, is as near perfect
as it is possible for human ingenuity
to make it. and that such coins could
be made within tile walls of the River
side penitentiary with the crude inn
plements to be obtained by the pris-
oner is startling feature of the case.
The counterfeiters had already Sc
cured connection with outside parties
and some of the bad money is now in
circulation. Warden Wright has list
of nearly a score of convicts and per-
sons supposed to be connected with the
counterfeiting, and when the full story
of the crime comes out, ii is said, there
will be some sensational developments.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-10-23
DEATH OF MIR. DANA.
Famous Editor Passes AWAY at
His Long Island Home.
The sad Event Had Long Been Ex-
pectcd-His Career in journalism
Services to the Govern
mcnt During the War.

New York, Oct. 1s.-Charles A. Dana,
editor of the New York Sun, died at
his home in Glencove, L. L., at 1890
o'clock Sunday afternoon. The cause
of Mr.. Dana's death was cirrhosis of the
liver. On June he was at his Office
apparently strong and healthy. The
next day he was taken i'll and he never
afterward visited New York. He was
7S years old.
MIR. Dana's death had been expected
for several hours and his family and
physicians were at his bedside when
the end came. His condition has been
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-10-23
FATE OF A DRIVING PARTY.
Lady Killed and Her Husband Badly
Injured in Oregon.

Marshfield. Ore, Oct. 19.-Monday
afternoon eN-Judge j. H. Noster, his
wife and daughter and his sons wife
and baby. while driving from ALickle
Point to Coquilte City, met with terri
BILE accident. They had reached point
about half way TO Coquilte City. and
were driving around high, rocky point,
when they met another team. The
judge attempted to back his team to
one side of the road to allow the other
to pass, but the horses became fright
ened and unmanageable and backed off
the grade, distance of about 35 feet.
Mrs. Noster was instantly killed and tAe
judges life is despaired of. The other
ladies and children were also badly
bruised. One of the horses was killed
and the buggy wrecked.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-10-23

THE VAN BuREN-DECATUR HOuSN.
and influential young men of the capi-
tai. Sickles and Key were both mem
bers, and the tragedy which associates
their names took place in front of it's
door; later it became the residence of
Secretary Seward, and there the deadly
assault was made upon him by the as
sassin, Payne; lastly, it was the home OF
James G. Blaine, the third secretary OF
state who has dwelt within its walls,
and the seventh who lived upon the
park.
This remarkable square might prop
erly be christened Cabinet park, for
around it have lived, at different times,
members of the official families of II
presidents. And, ever since the white
house was built, the presidents have
lived opposite, and have held their cabi-
net meetings there. 1t is probably the
only one of the many public reserva-
tions in Washington, of whiehait may
truthfully be said thatleYsfy member
of the cabinet of every administration,
from the beginning of the present cen.
tury, has walked through it, and eu-
ioyed it's beauty. SMITH d. FRY.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-10-23
Chnlr Fnotorx in Ashen.

Michigan City, Ind, Oct. sO-Fire,
Monday night, destroyed the wood
working department of the immense
plant OF the Hitchcock Chair Co. Good
work by the fremen prevented the fire
from spreading to the surrounding
lumber yards and properties and build
ings of the Indiana state prison. In
surance to the amount of $50, 600 will
cover the loss
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-10-23
indians Drove Out the Gold Hunters.

Silver City, N M, Oct. 9O.-Reliable
reports just received from the Yaqui
country state that the Yaqui Indiant
men in search of gold and that the In
dians are driving all white men out Of
the country. A correspondent at Her
mosillo, Mex, advises prospectors to
stay away, as the Yaqui Indians will
not allow them to penetrate as far as
the gold fields.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-10-23
LAFAYETTE SQUARE.
One OF the Most Interesting Local
tiles in Washington.
In It's Vicinity Most of the Grcnt Men
* of che Nation Have Had Their
Homes at One Time
or Another.
Especial Washington Letter.l

Although the capital of this republic
IL not yet a century old, it is rapidly be-
coming historic city, filled with his.
toric places, and one of the most famous
localities is and always will be Lafay
ette park.
This large parallelogram is directly
opposite the white house, on the north
side of Pennsylvania avenue, and is as
large as the white house grounds, ex-
oepting, of course, the vast acreage Of
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-10-23
InnuIry Must be- Held.

Washington, Oct. 1s.-Orders were
sent to Gen. Brooke Saturday, by direc-
ton of the president aud Secretary
alger, that If Capt. lowering does not
ask for court of inquiry to investigate
tie charges made against him in con
nection with his treatment of Private
hammond ut Fort Sheridan last week,
Gen. Brooke must convene court-mar-
tial.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-10-23
Crippled by Lack of Funds.

Erie, Pa, Oct. 49.-The general conu-
cil of the Evangelical Lutheran church
received reports from the German home
mission and the Swedish mission. Tho
scarcity of finance has limited the op.
Grating of both boards.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-10-23
Not uoldInr TheIr wbcnt

Chicago, Oct. l9.-Since July l Chi
cago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Duluth,
St. Paul, Toledo, Detroit and Kansas
City have marketed ss,022,07s bushels
of wheat, or l7,423,57S bushels more
than during the same period of last
year. Railroad men cite these figures rs
showing that farmers are not holding
their produce.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-10-23

Shreveport, La, Oct. l9.-Maloney s
hotel was destroyed by fire Monday
night. IL. S. Newcomb, of Kansas City,
leuped from second-story window and
broke both legs. Mr.. Rose, of Saginaw,
Mich, was so badly burned that he died.
Mrs. Rose was severely burned, but will
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-10-23
Fnnr psonln Crsmatad.

Clarlsfeld, MINI, Oct. 90. - Last
Thursday morning large barn be-
longing to Sivert Berg, living near
Hanley Falls, this county, was de-
stroyed by fire. Yesterday while
workmen were clearing away the de-
bris the remains of four human beings
were found. The victims are supposed
tc ba
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-10-23
Suicide of a Historical Character.

Aurora, ILL.,, Oct. 10.-Gordon james
Beverley shot himself through the heart
Monday morning in fit of temporary
insanity. He is said to have been the
man who hauled down the rebel flag at
Alexandria. Va. at the time Col. Ellis
worth was shot.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-10-23
Austrnllnn wool cIlp Is short.

London, Get. 2O-A dispatch to the
Times from Melbourne says: Owing to
the drought there is certain to be a
considerable shortage in the wool clip.
The total shortage is estimated at 49,
600 bales
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-10-23
A Now Arm tor Gorman rroop..

Berlin. Oct. 20.-The government has
decided to rearm the entire infantry
with the new six millimetres rifle, said
to surpass the weapons of all other
states.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-10-23
Fewer Delays the Courts.

New Orleans, Oct. lS.-The civil dts
trict courts here are not to open until
the I'd of November owing 20 the prey.
a.ence of feyer.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-10-23
TWO or n Kind.

Parson Pray-Dear me, the tenor's
notes are badl
Deacon Flush (reminiscently)-No
worse than his 1. o. us, I'll bet.-N.
Y. Journal.
Evening star., 1897-07-31
TO EXAMINE THE CANDIDATES.
Librarian Young Appaints Board foI
the Purpose.

the Purpose.
Mr.. John Russell Young, the librarian Of
Congress, has appointed a board to ex-
anime the candidates for appointment to
positions In the new Congressional Lii
brary. The board Consists Of the chief
assistant librarian. Mr.. Spofford; the su-
perntendent of the. reading room, Mr..
Hutcheson, and the register of copyrights,
Mr.. Solberg. ~
The examination of tine candidates will
be upon technical lines. The board will
cover all matters relating to library work.
Mr.. Spofford examining upon the general
book learning of the candidates, Mr.. Hutch
eson upon the practical knowledge Of IL
brary work and Mr. Solberg upon the busi-
ness capacity of the asp.rants for places.
The law governing the new library con-
tains mandatory provisions in two sec
uons relative to the special fitness of all
employees. The law is clear in the require
ment that no one shall be appointed in the
new library unless specially fitted for the
duties of the position the appointee may
fill. 1t is the desire Of the President and
Librarian Young's earnest intention as
well, that all appointments in the library
shall be based upon this principle. When
the matter was under consideration in Con-
gress some Of the legislators advocated
putting the library under the civil service
law at the outset, but the preponderancs Of
opinion was in favor of permitting the
librarian and his assistants to be the
judges of the qualifications of employees,
and 1t was held that they were better quail
ffed to pass upon the fitness of the anpli-
cants than any others.
AS stated in The Star yesterday when
the library force is thoroughly settled and
each person has demonstrated the neces-
sary capacity for holding a position the
President will place the library under the
civil service.
1t Is PROBABLE that the new examining
board may not hold any examination be-
fore the first Of October. AS explained
IN TIE Star yesterday. appointments in the
new library will only be made as the
services of the employees are required.
There will be no increase Of tn. force un-
til several weeks to come, as the present
force Is sufficient to move the collection OF
books into the new quarters. When it is
found necessary to make an appointment
the librarian will select from the large
number Of candidates these whose appIi-
cations and papers seem to indicate their
fitness fer the work in hand. and they will
be examined by the board. The librarian
acting upon separate report to be made
by each OF the examiners will select the
person with the highest standing for ap-
pointment.
Evening star., 1897-07-31
MILLION ACRES OF CROPS RUINEI
Destructive Hail Storm Passe,
Through South Dakota md Minnesots
THE QUESTION OF UNIFORM.
The War md Navy Department I
Agree In Interpreting the Rule.

The War and Navy Departments
Agree In Interpreting the Rule.
At the request of the Navy Department
the War Department has furnished it with
copy of the recent opinion of the At
torney General, in which that officer de-
cides that ex-officers of the army who
served during the rebellion as volunteers
and were honorably mustered out of that
service and are not now in the regular
army are entitled to bear the official title
and, upon occasions of ceremony, to wear
the uniform Of the highest grade they have
held, by brevet or other commissions. in
the volunteer service.
With reference. however, to the question
OF precedence at the late coronation of the
ear between Major General McCook, re-
tired, OF the army and Rear Admiral Self
ridge of the navy, and likewise between
Capt. Wadleigh of the navy and John j.
NcCook. late captain Of the volunteers Of
the army, the letter of the War Depart
ment says:
1T will be seen that this department
concurs in the conclusion reached by your
department in the case of Gen. McCook
and Rear Admiral Selfridge and in the case
of Capt Wadleieh and Capt. McCook. al
though in the latter case this department
bases its conclusions upon other grounds
than those assigned by the judge advocate
general Of the navy and accepted by your
department"
The judge advocate general of the navy
had held that upon the ceremonial occa-
sion at Moscow Gen. McCook took prece-
dence or Admiral Selfridge, notwithstand-
ing the fact that the former is on the re-
tired list, and Capt Wadleigh of Cant
McCook. and that the last named officer
vas not entitled to wear the uniform OF
MS rank in the volunteer army, which
opinion was concurred in by the Navy De-
partment.