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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-05

Whether Mr.. Bryan will prove a
mascot or a hoodoo in the coming cam
paign in Ohio in which he is to make
speeches is, to say the least, debat-
able question. Somebody with good
memory and access to the statistics of
the late campaign has pointed out the
fact again that nearly every city Wis
tied by Mr.. Bryan during the campaign
reversed its usual political record and
gave it's votes to the Republican in
stead OF the Democratic candidate and
that he only succeeded in carrying OF
the % States in which he made
speeches., nearly all OF those which he
did carry being OF the rock-ribbed Dem
ocratic variety, while numbers of those
which went Republican after his visit
did so for the first time in many years.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-05

The people of this great country of
ours have long been discussing the
advlsability OF electing their U. S. SEN
ators by pupular vote, thus giving ev-
cry person the right to vote direct for
this important official. In order TO
meet this desire as nearly as possible
the endorsement by the State couveu-
tton OF a candidate has had tendency
to cause the people to feel that in their
efforts to elect o legislature they were
casting their ballots with a clear un-
derstanding OF who would be chosen for
this high office. In the campaign of
two years ago when Bushnell for Coy
ernor and EX-Gov. Foraker for U. S.,
Senator were the candidates, these two
statesmen toured the State in Just such
a canvas and the people enjoyed feel
ing OF security and satisfaction in know
ing who would represent them in the
U. S. Senate in case of Republican sue
cess at the polls. If such action was
good two years ago, 1T is difficult TO un-
derstand why it is not good plan now.
Hon. Marcus A. Hanna is our junior
U. S. Senator by virtue of an appoint
ment by Governor Bushnell given with
the full knowledge and approval of
Senator Foraker, the Governors close
political friend. 1t is unjust to init
mate that this appointment is unsatis-
factory to the official who made it, or
to the senior Senator, In fact both of
these gentlemn have expressed their
approval of Senator Hanna and his en-
dorsement by the State convention, and
it would not be the least surprising if
Senator Foraker should be the man
who would introduce the resolution of
endorsement in the State convention.
Ohio wants no Kentucky affairs on her
hands when it comes TO electing U. S.
Senator.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-05
u. G. Teachers.

Supt. Haylor, who has been acknowl
edged the best Superintendent the
Bowling Green schools ever had, has
been turned down by the Board of Edu-
cation of that city. The Board also
failed TO re-elect Mrs. Barton who has
rendered most faithful service. OF both
these teachers Perrysburg people have
the most exalted opinion, and hundreds
OF their pupils deeply feel any unkind-
ness that may be shown them from any
locality. That they hold warm place
in the hearts of Bowling Green peo-
Pile Is evidenced by the following from
the Sentinel:
Concerning Mrs. Esther e. Barton,
late principal of the high school, the
same high encomiums might be uttered.
Her IL years work is attested in the
high character of the pupils under her
charge; the ratio of members in the
senior class TO the number that enter
the freshman class; the thoroughness
OF their work, and the deep love every
pupil entertains for his preceptress
No teacher eyer enjoyed in more
marked degree the genuine affection ol
her pupils In being retired from their
labors here, Mr.. Haylor and Mrs. Bar
ton can feel content with the results o.
that work and the knowledge Of haYine
made an impress upon the public school,
that can meyer be wholly eradicated
Itogether with the added satisfaction o
having the earnest, heartfelt gratitude
OF every loyal and true friend OF thC
lpublic schools. In the change that il
Iabout TO take place, all citizens vii
have cause for sincere congratulatiol
Fftho ! loeeis OF the schools in th'
pfpture is even approximately as grea
as it has becn in the past.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-05

MIR. EDITOR:-ln anticipation of the
probable comments upon the unfor-
tunate jangle at the close of the ball
game on Decoration day l desire to say
a few words in defence OF the boys, if
they really need such defence. l was
witness of the game from the 3rd
inning and outside of the rumpus at the
close the game seemed much more Or
derly than usual. In spite of the very,
very rank decisions of the umpire
calling balls and strikes, he may haye
favored one side as much as the other,
but it stands without question that he
was either ignorant OF the rules of the
game or was wilfully ignoring them.
He disclaimed any intention of favor
ing the Holland boys but to say the
least his decisions had a very suspt-
cious look, especially in his wayering
after a decision was made; SO different
from Doctor Bowers umpirirg bases,
who after being sure made his decision
and held to it. Now as to tnat un-
fortunate 9th inning. At the beginning
of the last half of the ninth the score
stood 10 20 10, Holland at the bat, one
man made safe hit and l believe fin
! ally got to second; and there was every
probability that Holland would score,
but their weak batters were up, and
something must be done to pull out of
the hole, SO an old trick was resorted
to: that of Substituting one of their best
batters for the one whose turn it was.
The scorer called Cowles to the bat,
but Files, better batter Immediately
| jumped in and batted beautiful long
hit to left. the man on bases coming
in, protest was made and claim
that Files was out for batting out of
turn and the runner put out having
run on an unfair hit and that Cowles
must come to bat. The umpire would
not allow this claiming that Files was
called, an untruth as many Including
MYSELF testified. The umpire would
compromise by calling two out with
Files at bat, making possibility OF a
man having two outs in succession.
The umpire should have done one
thing, take the scorers word, and as he
said Cowles was called that should have
settled it, 1t is unfortunate the game
ended as 1t did, the Holland boys
played good ball and they should haye
! played fair ball, and in all probability
) would have won. The Perryeburg
boys made claim that was just and
took very little part in the final wran
gle. They haye good men but need
practice. FAIR PLAY.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-05
Certificates Granted

The following certificates have been
granted as the result of the last county
teachers examination on May %:
For eight years-J. 1, Ward.
For two years-Lucy Kemp, E. ].
Van Horn, ]. L, Lyon, F. d. Harpster
Myron Chamberlin, A. J. Croll, Albert
Ickes, Alice Mertin.
For one year-Maggie Trayer, Fred
Jenkins, Alice Dunford, Hattie Van
Dyke, Eva Zingg, Parla Porter, Mary
Bushman, M. w. Bacome, ]. G. Nc
Chung, j. j. Everett, Edith Merck
Nellie Collerman, Mary E. Holden
Nellie f. Wade, Amelia Kechele, Har.
ley Reed, Erya Pope, G. X. Ross
Walter w. HeymaD, Henry Neiling
Jennie Brooks, Esther Browne, Kate
Keyser, Agnes Mulvey, Wants
Schultz, Flora Baldwin, Henry Wade
Clyde McCreary, b, II. Callin.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-05

Senator Stewart gravely stated in
the Senate the other day, in oXplana-
ton OF Japan's abandonment of the
silver standard that "Japan has been
bought" but he should also have
added. in order to be consistent, that
Mark Hanna continues to increase the
price of wheat. This was the eXpla-
nation of the advance of wheat which
was offered by the Democrats last fall
and it is quite as consistent as Mr..
Stewards assumption that few men
could control the legislation of the
world with reference to the financial
systems OF it's greatest nations.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-05

The Toledo Blade desires to know
what the Ohio commission on the CEN
tennial celebration of Ohio's admis-
sion to the Union is doing? A COM
mission of seven citizens of Ohio, was
appointed by Governor Bushnell a year
ago to "lormulate plans and deyise
ways and means for the due observance
OF the centennial of Ohio in l903," but
since their appointment nothing has
been heard from them. Now that
Tennessee is making such fine dis
play of her greatness Ohio people are
seriously thinking of a similar celebra-
tion and il the commission intend do
ing anything it is thought TO be tim c
to get about it.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-05

Seven States had seeded, Fort Sum-
ter had been fired upon and dozen
States were practically in rebellion
before President Lincoln called his Con-
gress together on July 4 in the first
year of his administration. Yet people
who revere the memory Of Lincoln and
admit that his cautious and prudent
action was the wise one, are complain
ing now because President Mckinley
in much less urgent period of our his
tory has not brought about the full
enactment OF a tariff law al date much
earlier than that in which President
Lincoln in that moment of peril eTen,
had called his congress TO meet. Ii
any man who is inclined to complain
that matters moye slowly under the
Mckinley administration can find a
record which will parallel the speed at
which action has been had up to this
time upon tariff, currency and other
important party pledges, he will de-
velope an historical fact which has thus
far escaped the attention of close stud
ents of American history.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-05

The father of Senator Foraker, of
Ohio, was farmer with IL children
and very little money. The boys all
did work on the farm, and the one who
was one day to be Governor aud Sena-
tor was taught to wash and iron, to
milk, cook and spin and TO pick geese
at the proper time of the year. His
first schooling was 10 log cabin.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-05
central Committee aEoetiug.

Bowling Green, o., May IL.
There viii be u meeting Of the men,
bers of the central aud executive COM
mittees on Saturday, June 9th, at 10
O'Clock n. m. as the city hall, Bowling
Green, for the purpose OF fixing a date
for the county convention TO select 10
delegates and Is aIternates to the state
convention, JUNE 22d and 2Sd.
M. p. BREWER, Chairman,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-05
DreRsInaking.

Plain and artistic dressmaking. Will
do work at residence OF customers.
Satisfaction guaranteed. Address
12d' MISS ALLIE PERRIN,
Box 1853 East Toledo, O.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-05
Weather Ind,cntlons.

The weather indications as reported
to the Perrysburg Postoffice are as
follows:
Rain tonight; Friday, clearing, and
colder by afternoon.
WILLIS L. MOORE,
Chief Bureau
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-06-05
Clerk Baird was in town Thursday
calling on friends.

Capt. Champney and Mrs. Fred
Champney and baby arrived from
Nebraska Thursday.
Editor Kramer of the Oak Harbor
Exponent was the guest OF VIM. Earle
and family over Sunday.
AS yet no Superintendent has been
elected for the Perrysburg public
schools, but the matter will undoubt-
edly be settled at the meeting of the
Board next Monday evening.
Evening star., 1897-03-17

not do so, as they were going to the fight,
at the same time, and it naturally provoked
talk.
Jesting Over COrbett's Fnte.
"Will they carry him in?" asked Fitz-
simmons.
'They will carry him back" replied Ju-
liam, whereat all ohuckled.
I'll soon have my chance to do him up"
said F'itzsimmons.
And stop his wind,'' put in Steiner.
"Yes" said Fitzsimmons, that is all
there Is to him. l Only want to land once
on him.
While passing the penitentiary just be-
yord the outskirts of the city very little
was said, FitZsmmons being particularly
silent. He had visited the institution and
he saw the footprints Of the prehistoric
man, supposed by geoiogists to have been
fourteen feet high While walking in the
vicinity the feet of Fitzsimmons had not
made as large an impression in the mud,
but the other end of him is organized
that it is not impossible that he thought
he was just as big a man as his predeces-
sor. who took his road exercise there
about or more than 100000 years ago.
1t was pretty generally known about
town what time the fighters were due, and
the sidewalks were crowded with people
when the Fitzsimmons party drove by.
There was no particular enthusiasm, mere
ly How are you. Fitz?" or wish you
luck limited cheer or two from an
acquaintance or an admirer.
No time was lost inside the city limits,
the horses going at a good jog through
the streets. the arena being reached with
out a mishlp.
AS Fitzsimmons reached his dressing
time prepared to answer a summons
to face his antagonist in the ring.
Where the Fighters Met.
The arena was about one-third of a mile
from the main street of the town, and is
located in the center of the race track
The structure is entirely Of undressed lum-
ber. and has top. Arrangements had
been made for a canvas covering in case
of inclement weather, but unless the snow
came down in great force-and it rarely
comes down in any other way in Carson
the men were to be compelled to fight prac-
tically in the open air.
rhe arena is twelve-sided affair, each
of the sides being section and each sec
tion containing about 1,5OO seats. The
seats in each section were divided into
three classes. those nearest the ring held
at $40; the seats. next above them at $40
and those at the top. which were not num-
bered. were sold ut s.. All of them were
good, although the view from the cheapest
ones somewhat distant and the fine
points of the fight could not be seen from
them. The ring raised about four
feet above the floor, and at each corner
was an iron post, which carefully
bound up in cotton batting to protect the
men In the event of their falling against
Evening star., 1897-03-17

Cooks ranch, so she would know without
delay what was transpirng In the ring
Late this morning Mrs. Fitzsimmons
changed her mind about not going to the
fight and decided that she would watch her
husband fight for the championship
The little party left the ranch in ample
time to make the journey of three miles.
driving leisurely. The helpers went ahead
TO get things in readiness at the dressing
room. Fitzsimmons and Julian rode in one
buggy. and Roeber. Stelzner and Hickey in
another close behind and within talking dis
tance.
The road from the ranch to Carson is not
Tired with objects of interest. 1t winds
through a maze of sage brush for half
mile or more before the monotony is broken
by anything worthy of attention. Fitzsm-
mons was in excellent spirits and really in
good humor. talking much as usual to
his associates. and. of course, abused Cor
bett. speaking of the fight as his own. His
confidence seemed to be so great that there
was 40 need for encouragement from his
companions.
I'VE will have the purse coming back"
said Fitzsimmons.
Sure" said Stelzner
How will Corbett get out of town.
asked Hickey.
In box car growled Julian. with
Jim in the middle
All laughed at this allusion to possible
funeral
About halfway between the ranch and
town the road runs over d little hill, from
which can be seen part of the rough frame
building. three miles away. in which Cor
bett did his indoor work. 1t stands out
prominently owing to the clearness of the
atmosphere. and the more SO because the
construction boards are not yet weather
stained. A turn in the road brought the
building squarely in the faces of the party
and they could not avoid seeing it unless
they held their heads down. and they could
Evening star., 1897-03-17

get on his feet. The blows of the two men
are feather to a ton"
My money is on FitZ" said Roeber
, That shows what l think about him. He
is ali right. He worked hard and faith
fully and could not be in better shape He
strikes like mule kicks. No punish
n1ent Corbett can give him can knock him
out If Fitz hits Corbett once, and he is
clever enough TO do it before many rounds
have been fought, you will see Corbett
drop and carried to his quarters"
On the Way to the Rinxside.
The party began preparing little after
o CLOCK for the start for the arena being
due there under the order issued by Stuart
at 10 sharp. Not much preparation was
necessary. Fitz put his cap and was
ready He wore over his fighting costume
OF green tights and colors a suit of light
checked material, a blue sweater and ordi-
nary shoes. His trainers did not add to
their personal adornment, wearing their
customary clothes-a red sweater, pair of
Old trousers and shoes to match
Before leaving the house Bob kissed the
baby and Mrs. Fitzsimmons, and the latter
said to him: I'll expect to hear good news
from YOU"
~ ou will, replied F'itz
She had no intention Of being present at
the night. but arrangements had been made
LOT courier service between the arena and
Evening star., 1897-03-17
Sentenced for Assault.

Augustus Dyson. Frank Payne and Lena
Payne were tried before Judge Mills today
OH the charge of assaulting William F.
Salter, a constable.
Mr.. Salter testified that on February 10
he, with two assistants, went to the house
No. G street southwest, occupied by
Frank Payne and his wife, to replevin some
goods which had been. purchased from an
iEstallment house and on which payments
were due. A row followed, during which
Payne. Mrs. Payne and Augustus dyson
dragged him downstairs and threw him in
the street, but did not seriously hurt him.
Judge Mills sentenced each of the prisoners
to a fine of SO thirty days in Jail, and
on appeal of Lawyer Kicks suspended exc
cItion Of the sentence in the case of Mrs.
Payne for ten days, and that of the men
for one week.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
TO FIGHT THE WINNER.
Charley Mitchell Comes TO the Front
with "a Challenge.

Charley Mitchell has come to the front
with challenge TO fight the winner of
the Carson fight. the following cabiegram
having been received by George Siler. the
referee:
Mitchell has deposited a forfeit OF f5oo
with the Sporting Life to fight the winner
FOR f2.wo or Sullivan. within any reason
able time, either in England or America
Kindly cable reply. ATKINSON,
"(SigneD Sporting Life"
This is the second challenge that has
been made TO the winner, the first being
that of Billy Madden. who. Sunday at
tempted to get the two men to say that
In the event OF victory they would fight
Joe Goddard.
There are others to come. and Il is likely
that the winner may be challenged 10y
Peter Maher, Denver Ed" Smith and Tom
Sharkey
Evening star., 1897-03-17

est was not the tariff bill. but the prize
fight. Many statesmen fingered down town
to await news from Carson City. and TO
discuss the fight. Most of those at the
Capitol began to show great interest about
O'Clock and to make inquiries Of the Asso-
ciated Press, The Star and tke telegraph
companies for news from the fight. The
notable exception to this belligeren: inter
est was furnished by the Senate foreign
reiatlons committee, VINO, II In protest
against the great battle and against vio-
lence in general. decided to report the
bltration committee TO the Senate. This
led to the suggestion that the treaty should
be amended so as to provide for the set
tlenient of prize fights by arbitration.
Evening star., 1897-03-17

in their movements and came strolling in.
When the crowd was first admitted work.
ingmen were still busily engaged in putting
finishing touches on the arena. Half an
hour after the gates opened there were
about 1000 people comfort &ably seated
They put in the time gazing With interest
on the platform where Corbett and Fftz-
simmons were to fight for supremacy.
The floor Of the ring was of inch pine
boards. closely drawn together, and sprin-
kled literally with -rosin. The boards were
unpadded, and comments on the probability
OF the ngRters knocking their heads against
the hard surface In case of a knockdown
were frequent.
Billy Brady. Corbett's adviser, was on
hand early. and tested the ropes, etc. He
did not find things to suit him, and under
Evening star., 1897-03-17
Washington stock Exchange.

Light. 70 ss W.: 10 a, s.: 10 q 50; 10 al ss,s
After caii~t S. Electric Light. 10 at sst. ''''
District of Columbia Bonds 2oyear fund 5s los
M 1867 earrenaS 1a iii fS SS Water stock air s is @
currency. n1h bid sess. funding currency, I03
Miscellaneous Bonds. Metropolitan Railroad 5s.
lllIs bid. Metropolitan Railroad conv. Us. ll2,a
OF Indebtedness. Il5 bid. 1870 asked BELT Railroad
So, s. bid. 50 asked. lexington Railroad Is. ss
aNss Ca. So%pany & .ssie ssrs- IL sa sa
Washington Gas Company es; series b, us hid.
American Security and Trust Is. r and A.. 100
bid bid IA American Security and Trust .s and o.
bid Washington Market Company imp Us. los
hid M.o, washington s. Market Company eat Gs los bid
Light Infantry LIST ss, 9s bid.
bid. 80 asked RnnE Of the Repnbiie. 200 bid,
, 2lo asked DC MsssTopolitan 80 bid 800 asked Cen
i75 bid Second, isa bid Citisens'. ils lid. Co,
waa Ismnia L ~ ,o bid Capital ,2o bid 1870 asked
9s asked Lincoln, io2 bid. lo5 asked Ohio. so
Safe Deposit and Trust Comapnies. National Safe
Deposit and Trust. 1I2 bid. ll5 asked Washingtou
Loan and Trust. i!e bid, i22 asked. American Sc
safe Deposit, % IS bid 10 ''' i'' asked Washington
nailroad stocks,..capi,al Traction Company. 20
GAS and Electric Light cks-washins,on Cas-
fassir,e light S bid sss'S ss sstsa a'' % bid L.
eoran. SO bid Potomac, s7le old. Arlington. Is5
iumbia. liz bid. Is asked. Riggs, ~ bid Peo
pies: ~ bid, SH asked, Lincoln, sls bid. Com
Title Insurance Stocks-Real Estate Title 30
bid. lO7 asked. Columbia Title, 8 bid o asked
District Title, asked.
Telephone StockA-Pennsylvania. rs hid, so asked
Chesapeake and Potomac, IS bid. 90 asked Ameri-
Gr.phoghone, preferred . bid. II asked Pneu-
matic Gun Carriage. 81 bid, LOO asked
MisseIdaneoua stocks.-Mergenthaler Linotype. 12f
bid. l26a asked. Lanston Monotype * bid. 81
asked. Washington Market, IL bid Great Falif
Ice, 11S bid, l2S asked Lincoln Hail. 90 asked
Evening star., 1897-03-17
IN THE SIFRIIME CVt RT.
Ex-President Harrison Appenred a,
Counsel There Today,

Ex-Presdent Harrison appeared as coun-
sci in the Supreme Court of the United
States today in the of the City Rail
way Company of indianapolis against tn.
Citizens Railroad Company OF the same
city. The case involves the possession o:
the indianapolis streets for street car pur-
poses. the Citizens company being the old
er concern. General Harrison appeared for
;he latter company, contendrg for the per-
petuity of its franchise and arguing that
the state could not delegate its franchis,
granting power to the indianapolis city
council. The entire seating capacity of the
court room was ocru by persons
al xious to hear the ex-Pr, sident speak ex-
Secretary Tracy and eX-Attorney General
Miller. two members of he Harrison caDi-
net, being among the auditors.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
THREATS TO LYNCH GORDY.
Feeling Against the Suspected Deln-
Murderer.

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star.
GEORGETOWN, Del, March l1.-Great
excitement prevails here over the reported
formation of a party to lynch James NJ
Gordy. the accused murderer of Mrs
Lewis of New York. The cororer's inquest
will be held tomorrow, and Coroner John
son insists tlat Gordy shall be taken to
Milton to attend, but Attorney General
White fears that the man will be lynched
Ii taken fir )m Jail, and he is determined
that he shall be kept confined. The cor
oner. however, says the man must go to
the inquest.
Threats of iynching are rife.