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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-06
Premnture ThnnIsn.

During the rebellion the Nineteenth
Maine acquired a reputation for for
aging the country so thoroughly that
they were said to have starved the con-
federacy out. One day they were sweep
ing along, dining on the fat of the land
as usual Another troop was ahead,
and between them and the Nineteenth
rode Gen. Hancock. AS the general was
passing one plantation the proprietor
came out and hailed his party.
General" said he, 81 want some sort
of safeguard. The troops that have
just gone by stole my pigs, lifted my
henroosts and emptied my cellar"
81 am very sorry" said Hancock.
"Yes," continued the old man, "they
stole everything but my hope of i'm
mortality. Thank God, zone of them
can steal that"
''Don't be too sure of that" retorted
the general; "the Nineteenth Maine is
coming next."-San Francisco Argo-
naut.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-06
Wholly Indifferent.

young man." said the multi-million-
ire, angrily, "how dare you get engaged
without my knowledge-and to an
actress?"
"Such matter, sir, is one in which
do not think that even father should
be absolute"
"But you never earned dollar in your
life. Supposing / publicly renounce.
your"
"All right, sir. The oftener you pub,
licly renounce me the more you adj,
vertise my wife" Washington Star.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-06
GOSSIP OF WASHINGTON.
New Stories in Which Our Law
makers Are Interested
BNd Break ss n Politician In n West.
ern ChuRcls-How the Quarrel De-
tween Gen. BenurcEnrd and
Jen Davis Started.
Especial washington 1.etter. \

It is related of an ardent partisan of
Congressman KEN, OF Nebraska, who
lost sleep for weeks prior to kems
nomination, that he made it his re-
ligious duty to fall in with the senti-
ment of every community in which he
found himself. If the Baptist predomi-
mated he became u strong advocate of
immersion as means for the remission
of sins; with the Methodists he was q
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-06
AS AN ARMY RATION.
Beans Briefly Considered by nm Old
Soldier.

Beans Briefly Considered by nm Old
Soldier.
"Tal<e it altogether" said the old SOL
der, 81 think liked beans the best
OF the army rations. Hard bread, of
course, was essential, and we expected
to get that anyway; but am speaking
now of the comparative luXuries on
the army bill of fare. l should prefer
corned beef, if that issued in the army
had been uniformly of desirable quail
ty; but often it was of hardness more
like that of quartz, and of a saltiness
past belief by those who have never
tried it.
salt Pork-well, fat salt pork, even
OF the best quality, is not desirable as
q steady diet of food, and we got more
salt pork than any other meat, and it
was most always not of the best. In fact,
no old soldier will ever forget the salt
pork of the army, but his recollections
of it will not be surrounded by an au-
rora borealis of delight.
"Not everybody liked beans, but nc
cording to my notion they were the
best of the army rations, all things con-
sidered. If we had a piece of pork
to put in the kettle, so much the bet
ter; but we had salt anyway; and bean
soup, with hard bread to break into it.
and cup of coffee made a meal that had
decided elements of hopefulness in it
"It is true that sometimes when we
had beans day after day for days to-
gether some of the men would get tired
of them. But you would grow tired OF
ortolans, wouldn't you, if you had toe
many of them?
IL always used to be glad when we
had beans; and to this day like now
and then a dish of bean soup, and
never eat it without pleasant recollec
tions of the army."-N. Y. Sun.
The Dollar of our Daddies is exactly
1h inches in diameter. The trade dol
lar and the standard dollar are of the
same diameter, although the dollar ei
trade Is slightly thicker.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-06
why Bcauresard DisIiked Davis.

There were 22 lieutenant generals in
the confederate army from beginning
10 end. Gen. Longstreet was the senior
when the war closed, and Gen. Ewell
came next. OF the % there is still living
Longstreet, Hampton, Wheeler and
Buckner. OF the i've full generals made
late in 1861 none remain. Beauregard
was the first general officer ever nomi-
mated and commissioned under the con-
federate government, and should have
been its senior general officer under
the ordinary military usages, but the
act creating the military establishment
of the confederate states provided that
officers from the United States army,
who might accept confederate commits
sions, should take rank according to
the grade they held in the United States
army when their designations were ac-
cepted. This made Gen. Cooper, who
was adjutant general of the United
States army when he resigned, the sem
ior general officer of the confederacy
and placed Gen. Lee (w,Io only became
a full colonel about three months be-
fore his resignation) and Gen. Beaure-
gard (who was major of engineers
when he went south) at the bottom of
the list. Gen. Beauregard took the
ground that as he was the first brigadier
general the confederate states ever COM
missioned, and was holding that posi-
tion when at least one of the officers
promoted over his head was yet in the
United States army, he should have
been the senior general. And the per-
sistence with which he unavailingly in
sisted upon what he believed was his by
right, induced the first difference OF
opinion which soon grew into breech
that was irreconcilable between him
and President Davis.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-06
GRANT REMEMBERED Him.
An Incident OF the Battle of th'
Wilderness.

wilderness.
1t was midday In the battle of the
Wilderness, and small teamster of
u was standing beside his wagon near
Gen. Meade's headquarters and close to
the CORY, hurried and troubled, sur
geons, who were looping limbs from
faint soldiers in blue.
All the horrors of battle were there
centered; rills of blood, stacks of lvid
limbs, rows of suffering bodies torn
and mangled. One by one the blue-clad
men were lifted to a rough table; keen
knife slit sleeves or pantaloons, the
sponge swung to the nostrils, the knife
blade fell upon flesh, the saw followed.
A few moments of rapid work and the
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-06
How to Cure n BaIIsy Horse.

Congressman Jim Tawney, of Mime
sofa, says that he knows n sure cure for
a ballty horse. He learned it in Winona
from farmer of great experience. A
big dray was backed up against the
sidewalk and dozen or more people
were watching the unloading of heavy
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-06
Confederate Soldiers Set Aside.

Gen. Wheeler has been a member OF
congress continuously for many years,
but his term will expire on March
next, and he will then retire to private
life. He was not renominated last year,
although he has been a good representa-
tive. His retirement emphasizes the.
fact that there is new generation in
the south which is compelling recogni-
tion. The new generation has already
retired Senators Wade Hampton and NJ.
G.. Butler, of South Carolina, both of
them confederate generals; and also
Senator Matt. w. Ransom, of North Caro-
lima, who fought brilliantly for the con-
federacy. Gen. Eppa Hunton, of Vir-
ginia, was retired from the senate to,
make room for manof the new genera-y
ton. From every southern state dur
ing the past six years new men have
been sent to the senate and house of
representatives, thus gradually retiring
the men who were prominent in the
confederate armies.
SMITH d. FRY.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-06
a NnturnI 0uery.

Brown see that Congressman
Smith died the other day.
Jones-Was there any deathbed re-
pentance?-N. Y. Truth.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-06

The Youngest Lbeutennnt General.
Most of the visitors to the house os
representatives notice on the democrat
IL side of the chamber, a little in the rear
of the center, small man with very
ull beard that shows u decided tendency
to become white, and when they ask
who he is, are told that it is Gen.
Wheeler, of Alabama.
This gentleman attained the highest
military rank that was ever conferred
upon one of his age, for he was COM,
missioned lieutenant general in the
confederate army when he was but
2S years of age. He was by far the
youngest officer of his rank ever known
TO either army OF navy on the Amer
lean continent, and younger than any
general officer who has held an equiv
alent command on the continent of
Europe in our time, except in the case
of one royal prince of the house of
Hapsburg. The confederacy never Gre
ated officers of such high rank except
for the most distinguished services in
the field. Gen. Wade Hampton, though
he had been at nearly every battle in
which the army of northern Virginia
was engaged from the first Manassas
TO the Wilderness, was not given this
grade until the last year of the war.
Gen. n. B. Forrest, the most distin-
| guished officer in the western army,
was not made lieutenant general until
January, 1865, while Gen. John b. Cor
don only received his rank during the
very last fighting days of the confed-
RrncV
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-06
How CouIa Her

Howsoe-How is your brother-I4ys
one who broke his leg? W
Comsoe-Oh, he can't kick.-N. Y.
Tribune.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-06
some Difference.

He-Do you mind If smoke?
She-Not if the cigar was given you;
/ can't stand those you buy.-N. Y.
Tribune.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-06
Longevity of Cold Fish.

Goldfish are long-lived fish, and in
the government aquarium at Washing
ton there is one that is known to be so
years old. 1t is said there is goldfish
that is over 100 years old in the royal
aquarium at Rome, Italy. 1t has grown
slightly during the last rs years, but
its color is as it was a century ago.
Cecil Rhodes is hearty supporter Of
the Salvation Army and has made Gen.
Booth an offer of land in Rhodesia for
the army's use.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-06

sculptors say that the perfectly
proportioned mouth is three-quarters
Of the length of the nose.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-06

The Dollar of our Daddies is exactly
IA inches in diameter. The trade dol p
lar and the standard dollar are of the
same diameter, although the dollar ef
trade is slightly thicker.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-03-06

Why sawbOnes PrObed in Vain.
A veteran of the battle of Vicksburg
told the following story as he sat in the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-06-28
KNEW HOW TO SHOOT
IRON RIVER WOMAN DEFENDS
HERSELF FROM IN
TRUDERS.
BULLET THROUGH HIS HEAD
WAS THE WELCOME TO ONE RUIZ
FIAN-TWO OTHERS
FLED.
TURNER'S IN THE ZENITH CITY.
They Select West ST. Paul as the
Place for Next Meeting in
January.

Special to the Globe.
IRON RIVER, Wis, June 27-DaVe
Smith was shot and instantly killed at
this place this morning by Mrs. E. n.
Lengley. Smith, accompanied by
Charles Olsen and another man, went
to Mrs. Lengley's residence at o'clock
and demanded admittance. Mrs. Leng-
ley lives alone on the outskirts of the
town. She was aroused from her sleep
by the loud knocking Of the men and,
going to the door, asked what was
wanted. The men replied that if she
did not open the door they would
force it in. She asked them to wait
a moment, and returning to her bed
room secured a revolver. She then
opened the door, and the three men
began to crowd into the house. She
became frightened at the actions of the
men and, drawing her revolver, fired
at Smith. The bullet struck him just
over the eye and passed entirely
through his head. Olsen and the other
man started to run, and they in turn
became targets for Mrs Lengley's re-
yolver. Olsen was struck in the leg
and body, but not seriously wounded.
The other man escaped un1njured. Mrs.
Lengley went at once to the town Jail
and is now awaiting the arrival of the
sheriff. 1t is her intention to remain
in mis- custody until after the post
mOrtem
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-06-28
BEET CRAZE IN THE DAKoTAs.
Agents of the Agricultural Depart
ment Investigating.

Special to the Globe
HURON, S. D., June 27-The Hon.
G. F. Sayler, of DesMoines, To-, rep
resenting the department of agricuI-
ture. Washington, D. c., and Prof. J.
H. Shepard director Of the experiment
station at the state agricultural col
lege, were here day or two since
investigating the culture Of sugar
beets and the beet sugar industry.
Mr.. Sayler's visit this time is for the
purpose Of preparing the way for
through and systematized experiments
in the state next year. The prop
osltlon is to establish ten stations in
the James river valley between YanlI-
ton and Aberdeen, at each of Which
stations one acre of ground will be
secured and planted and. cultivated
under the direction of the department.
or agriculture. One of these stations
will be located at Huron, where the
conditions are considered the most
favorable of any point yet visited
Whl1e in Nebra ska, Mr.. Sayler ask
ed many farmers what per cent sugar
beets paid them compared with crops
and with stock, and the reply was
from so to 20 per cent more He has
given the question careful attention
from the first experiments made in
Nebraska up to the present time and
is thoroughly familiar with the rails
ing of sugar beets and also with the
manufacture of beet sugar. After ex-
aminfng specimens of the beet now
being cultivated and investigating The
successful tests made here in former
seasons-one of which yielded 2152 yer
cent sugar, the highest ever recorded
in the Northwest,-he expressed aim
self as thoroughly satisfied that the
soil and climate are specially adapted
to the industry. He says he finds The
conditions in South Dakota far supe-
rior to those of Nebraska, where farm
lands are now renting at Sc per acre,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-06-28
THE THIRD ON THE MARCH.
They Made Their Journey Yester-
day in Drilling Rain.

day in DrizxIing Rain.
Special to the Globe.
CAMP NEAR LARSONS. Mimi
June N.-This morning at 3:45 a. m. the
camp was astir to find it raining but
nice and cool for marching. AT 5
o'clock wagons were all packed. The
command pulled out en- route for our
present camp. The first casualty of
our journey occurred yesterday, when
Private Charles G. Bryan, Company B,
Third infantry, got his foot in the way
of moving wagon, and had it badly
crushed. He was sent back to post
for treatment.
First Lieut.. Chase w. Kennedy will
perform the duties of quartermaster
on the march and in the camp. Second
Lieut.. Jens Bugge, Third infantry,
will perform the duties of reconnais-
sance officer on the march.
Quite number of the young ladies
from the fort drove out last evening
to camp to say one more goodbye.
Those who enjoy good music will get
a chance to hear the Third Infantry
band at its best, by visiting Camp Lake
View, Mimi, during the present en-
campment, as there will be a concert
every evening after parade. The band
has received several new musicians,
and under the able leadership of Chief
Musician c. W. Graves, Third infan-
try, has been brought up to as near
a state of perfection as it is possible
to get military band.
The whole command is in fine trim,
no sick, men in good spirits, and all
look forward to one of the most sue
cessful and pleasant encampments that
il has been the regiments good fortune
to enjoy.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-06-28
NO FACTIONS IN THEOsOPHY.
Such Is Mrs. Annie Besant's Dream
Big Chicago Meeting.

CHICAGO. June 27.-Mrs. Annie Besant
cheered when she expressed hope of a
reunion with the faction of Theosophists in
this country, led by William Q. Judge in her
address at the annahl convention of the
American section of the Theosophical society,
held today at the rooms of the Chicago
branches, in the Athenaeum building. An
additional interest impaired to the coca
sion by the presence of the Countess Yacht
meister and Miss Wilson, lights of the so
ciety. Twenty-three of the thrty-fve
branches of the American section were repre-
scented, and there much satisfaction ex-
pressed over the fourishing condition re-
ported
At The meeting tonight Stenway hail was
packed to listen to address. by Mrs. Annie
Besant. Her discourse was 'The Theosophical
Movement Throughout the World She
traced It's progress during the twenty-one
years since its organization, and said it had
been of a most gratifying character. The
speaker put in an ELOQUENT plea for the
brotherhood of man, and asked the help of
all who recognized this great principle. Other
speaers were: Countess Wachtmeister Alex
ander Fulton, of New York; F. E. Titus, of
Toronto, and A. ]. Covey, of Washington,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-06-28
ONE BY ONE THEY DIED.
Horrible Tale of the Sufferings of "a
Shipwrecked Crew.

Sn1pWrSCkSu crew.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. June 27-The
details of the recent total loss of the
Philadelphia, bound British sugar la
den, bark Traveller, Capt Christie, at
Port Mathurin, Rodriguez island, and
the death from Java fever of ten mem
bers of her crew, including Capt. Chris
tie, have just been received at this port
from Mauritius, and bring to light one
of the most thrilling cases of shipwreck
and suffering in the annals of shipping.
Two of the sailors, driven to deSpera-
ton by witnessing the sufferings Of
their Shipmates committed suicide, by
leaping overheard, preferring death in
this way rather than from ravages Of
the fever, which they felt was sure to
oVertake them. One by one the men
died off, until the mate and second
mate were the only officers spared, and
the former finally succumbed to the
dreaded disease. Capt. Christie, the
commander, and seven men had died
and their bodies had been cast over the
ships side.
For nearly two weeks she drifted to
the northward and eastward of ROdri-
guez island, and ran into Port
Mathurin. An effort was made to get
medical aid from the shore. That night
the wind rose and the following sunrise
the vessel drove on the Onlying reefs
and became a total loss. She after
wards entirely disappeared.
The Traveller, a Well-knoWn Liverpool
bark, built of iron in Dumbarton. Scot
land, and laden with about $500 bags
Of sugar, valued at 100000, left Java
for Philadelphia Christmas week, and
although she came to grief February
8, at Rodriguez a remote island in the
Indian ocean, nothing was known Of
it until last month. Capt. Christie, Of
the unfortunate vessel, was we'll known
here, having sailed out of Philadelphia
a number Of times on deep water voy-
ages. She was owned by J. r. Haws
& Co., Of Liverpool
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-06-28
MINNEAPOLIS GLoBuLEs.

The bicycle repair shop of George Stearns
1905 Fourth street southeast, was broken into
Friday night and a bicycle stolen.
James Weatherspoon is held on the charge
of grand larceny at the central station, In
spector George Bahan having arrested him
yesterday. He is said to have stolen buggy
from A. Abercrombe, 1927 Park avenue, and
also one from residence at Franklin and
Fourth avenue south. He is said by the
police to have sold them for small amounts
When he took the buggy. at the Abercrombie
residence, he leisurely drove up In broad
daylight and hitched on and drove away,
the neghbors supposing that it belonged to
him.
While coming down Lowry hill on his BIZ
cycle with three other wheelmen late last
night, L. P. Sunlspess, of $50 Twenty-fourth
avenue south, collided with a buggy, the
laundering occupant of which was driving on
the wrong side of the street. The shaft
struck Sunlsness on the leg, infiicting a
severe bruisc, which IL is thought will not
result seriously. He was taken home by the
DOlice.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-06-28
SALTWATER NEWS.

silver Anniversary of st. Paul's
German Lutheran Church.
The Clyde departed yesterday with a raft of
logs for the Standard Lumber company Du-
buque.
St. Paurs German Lutheran church in this
city celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary
of its existence yesterday three services be-
ing held, in which a number of the dele
gates participated who are here attending
the annual convention of the synod. Prof.
H. Ernst of st. Paul, preached an excellent
jubilee sermon and comprehensive history
of the church was read by Rev. F. Ebert.
The prison population is steadily increasing.
During the month Of June there were forty
two arrivals, and the population yesterday
was 527, sixteen less than it was at it's high
est point a couple of years ago.
The Saltwater base ball team went to St.
Croix yesterday to play a game with the
team at that point.
Rev. A. d. Stowe will conduct the funeral
service of ]. P. Wohlers, to be held at
Ascension church this afternoon.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-06-28
Gotham,s Mxsterx Deenens

NEW YORK June 27.-The lower part of
the trunk of a was found by two boys
In the woods at hundred and-seventy-
sixth street and Undercliffe avenue, this city,
today. 1t was terribly mutilated and shows
plainly that murder has been committed
1t was wrapped in oil cloth and MANILA paper
exactly as was the upper part of the trunk
found in the East river, off Eleventh street.
Saturday. The two are parts of the same body
The two pieces were found more than eight
miles apart, one in the water and the other
on land. The body had not been dissected
which does away with the belief that the
body had been handled by medical students !:
besides, it had been terribly hacked where
separated from the upper portion.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-06-28
LOANS I'm DEMAND
Since the Big Jubilee In London Is
Practically Ended.

LONDON, June 27.-The market shows a
sllgnt increase in the money rate, with loans
on Monday at q to / per cent; loans into
July at IA to IL per cent, two, three and
Tour months discount at 1 per cent; and six
months time money at l 3-16@1E.
There is, however, very little doing and
there has been a great deal of grumbiing at
the decision not to close the stock exchange
for the naval review. What little has been
done has been mostly in Americans and in
mining securities.
Among the former Illinois Central shows an
advance of "a and Norfolk & Western of
Is. On the other hand Northern Pacific pre-
ferred has fallen 70. Canadian railways have
advanced sharply, the Grand Trunk r. first
preferred u, and second preferred Il.
The better feeling in the Transvaal and the
belief that measures will be taken to relieve
tne I Iorelgn interests there. nave mad ia,
a fair amount of business is being done
in them at advanced prices.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-06-28
CAUGHT JULY SHORTS.
Conditions in Chicago Look Much
Like n Corner in Wheat

CHICAGO, June 27.-The Times Herald in
its forecast on the wheat market tomorrow,
will say: o.
The July developments have been the fea-
ture In wheat of late. 1t needed merely the
disclosure of the fact that the July longs
were strong and determined to also disclose
large. If the holders had Iiquidated, as most
do, the July short would be having as COM
Portable time as he had in May, and as he
usually has. Nobody in such case would
have found out that the short interest had
been four or five times, the stock. 1t looked
during the week as if great deal of liquida-
ton were going on; as if the short and long
interests were being reduced. The signs
may not have been reliable Unquestionab!y
there was good deal of long wheat let go.
but 1t might have been altogether by scat
tered holders, of whom there Always are. in
so big market, a great number
July wheat in May sod at rs cents and in
April at 70 cents. It has not been as low
as 66 cents in two months. So certainly the