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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-29
THE GIFTS MUST BE CLEAN.

Baptist Missionary from China Creates
Profound Sensation In Meeting of
Church Workers.
Pittsburg, May 25.-The eighty-third
anniversary of the American Baptist
Missionary union began in the Fourth
Avenue Baptist church Monday. This
union, organized May IS, 1914, has
charge of all the foreign mission work,
and also has number of institutions
for higher education under it's con-
was called to order by Rev. Henry f.
Colby, of Ohio, the president The
treasurer's report showed that he had
received S467, 1o1 during the past year
and that the indebtedness OF the union
on April 1, 1897, was s292,721.
After the reading of the report, Rev.
w. II. Cossum, a missionary from
China, said he was opposed to retrench
ment
You sent me to China to work, said he, anc
you can't retrench me. say to John d. Rookie
feller, or to any man who offers us money
First consecrate yourself to God; make youl
gift clean and we will accept 1t, otherwise We
should not touch it. / don't say this abou
John D. Rockefeller particularly, or alone, bu
to all who make such offers
This statement caused a profound
Densation and for moment there wa:
painful silence, followed by scatter
ing applause. A number of delegate.
followed Mr.. Cossum in opposition tC
his remarks, but the chairman dis
missed the matter by saying: "Wher
our brother has been longer in thi'
country and becomes better acquainted
he will modify his views" The meet
ing adjourned without taking actor
upaa the renort
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-29
A suit for a Million.

Hartford, Conn, May 25.-A suit for
81, 600, 900 has been begun in the United
States court here against Mrs. Eliza.
beth Colt, of this city, by James B.
Colt, of Washington, D. C., and Nor.
man B. Colt, of Seattle, Wash, nephews
of Samuel Colt, who died in 1862. The
suit is the result of the revoking OF
legacies to the plaintiffs by Samuel
Colt, who made fortune out of the
manufacture of firearms. In the COM
plant it is charged that Mrs. Colt in
huenced her husband to revoke certain
codicils to his will which gave to the
plaintiffs share in his estate.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-29
An Waa to be EIpected.

Washington, May 25. = During the
last three weeks three expert metal
lurgists have been conducting secret
investigation here into the claims of a
man named E. G. Brice that he had dis
covered process for producing silver
and gold from base metals, including
chemically pure antimony. Some
months ago Brice applied for a patent
on his proc IS, which was denied pend
ing an actual test. The report of the
expert follows the tests and concludes
as follows: During these experiments
we have not seen the slightest evidence
af anv creation or transmutatiS
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-29

Cincinnati, May 25.-Dr. j. w. Prem
lergast, former health officer, recently
injected for attempted blackmail, failed
to appear when his case was called for
trial Monday and his bond of $1,000
was declared forfeited. His counsel
said he had seen the doctor Sunday and
had arranged to call at his house for
him yesterday. When he did so Mrs.
Prendergast told him her husband was
gone, and she did not know where he
was. A capias has been issued for his
arrest
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-29
Seized the Quilt for pebs.

Portsmouth, May 25.-An autograph
silk quilt, bearing the autograph of
President Mckinley, and which was
designed to assist in paying off a
church debt, has been seized by the
sheriff for debt. The quilt was the re-
suit of several years hard work by the
ladies of Bethel NJ. f. church in Wash
ington township. 1t is made up Of
several hundred small silk squares,
each bearing the autograph of promi-
nent personages.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-29
Fight Between Circus Men.

Wellsville, May 26.-Monday night
opposition circuses pitched their tents
side by side. The ticket agents of the
two shows got into fight and the EN-.
ployes joined in. The police were pow.
erless and the fight continued for some
time. Each company stationed men in
front of the opposition tent to direct
people to the other show. Finally the
employees of one show succeeded in par.
TALLY wreclling the tent of the other
aggregation.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-29
OHIO NEWS.
items of Interest from All Sectione
of the State.
X. of p. Grand Lodge N1eets.

Toledo, May 6-The grand lodge of
Knights of Pythias of Ohio began ITS
annual session here Tuesday. Nearly
1000 delegates were present, The Rath-
bone Sisters and Pythian Sisters are
also here. The report of the grand
keeper of records and seals, Hon. Will
liam Beatty, indicates that during the
year just closed the order in Ohio has
grown to G6e lodges, from every one of
which semi-annual reports have been
received. The present membership ag-
gregates 55,007 in Ohio, gain of 1,o9S
during the past year. Ten new lodges
have been instituted and four charters
surrendered.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-29
Crushed to Death.

Cleveland, May 22.-Anton Schuster,
a German who came to this country
only few months ago, met terrible
death in the yards of the Cleveland
Rolling Mill Co. in Newburg Friday
morning. Schuster was laborer
About 3 o'clock he laid down beside a
pile of steel rails and went to sleep. A
little later the pile of rails slipped and
90 tons fell upon the sleeping man,
crushing him in a horrible manner.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-29
EAST.

1t is said that negotiations are in
progress looking to the reorganization
of the rail and billet pools and also the
wire nail pool. If they are successful
it is probable that steel rails will be
advanced to S2s and billets to $50 per
ton.
BY the bursting of still in McGar-
rity's distillery near Hazleton, Pa, on
the 21st two men were scalded to death.
The victims were Michael Mccarthy,
the owner, and a laborer named An
drew Carte.
The assignment of the Endricll
Woolen Co, of Great Darlington, Mass,
is announced. Assets S91, 600; liabili-
ties $780, 900.
At Philadelphia on the Goth the
statue of Stephen Girard, founder of
Girard college, was unveiled with i'm
posing ceremonies. The statue stands
on the west plaza OF the city hall and
was erected by contributions of the
college alumni. The day commemor-
ated the 147th anniversary of Girard's
birth
Charles Mclaughlin, a member of
the notorious Valentine gang of swim
winter and is now serving a ten years
term in state prison, was found guilty
of passing worthless checks at New
York City on the 10th. The jury recon-
mended mercy.
Gov. Black will not attach his sig
nature to the graduated inheritance tax
bill passed the recent session of the
New York Legislature. The governor
claims that the proposed law would
bear unequally upon taxpayers.
Business failures in the United States
for the week ended May 81 numbered
PAS, as compared with 227 for the same
time last year. and 81 in Canada, as
against 2S for the same time in 1896.
Stamp Clerk Peter j. Heagen has
been arrested, charged with stealing
$1,000 from the New York City post
office.
While racing on his bicycle with a
train on the Irondequoit Bay railroad
near Rochester, N. Y, on the Esd Otto
Kepling, aged 1S years, caught his
pedal in the step of car and was
thrown under the wheels and killed.
Julian Hawthorne, who went to In
dia to describe the scenes of the famine
and Of the bubonic plague, says: mil.
lions of Hindus and Bengalese died
from starvation and the government
figures represent one-siXth of the ac'
tual deaths from the plague"
William Abbott's furniture factory
at Philadelphia was destroyed by fire
on the 23d, causing loss of $40, 900 on
building and contents; partially in
Bured.
1t has been decided by the board ot
directors of the national board of trade
of cycle manufacturers that no cycle
exhibitions shall be held or sanctioned
between June l, 1897, and June /, 1898
February 22 was designated by the
board as a general opening day
throughout the country.
The striking weavers of the Ashley
and Bailey silk mills at Paterson, N. j.
800 in number, returned to work on the
cath.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-29
FatalIy NIancled by Dynamite.

Geneva, May 25.-Alfred S. King,
aged So years, met with horrible
death Saturday evening. He was
clearing field of stumps. He put dy.
Mantle in one and lighted the fuse
and, no explosion following, he re.
turned to examine the fuse. Just as
he bent over the explosion occurred,
and he was blown 25 feet. His nose
was split and his eyes and lips injured.
He lived about one hour.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-29
THEY SHOT TO KILL.
Quarrel Between Neighbors Leads to
Fatal Shooting ARRAY.

Denver, Col, May 25-One man was
killed and another fatally wounded at
Joe loves roadhouse, about five miles
south of the city, Sunday evening.
Lowe has had trouble with a neighbor,
Jacob Kisthard, over the water in an
irrigating ditch in which both are i'm
terested. Kisthard and his two sons
were working in the ditch, when some
of loves employees went TO the ditch
to protect his interests. With them
were some of loves guests, including
Samuel II. Mccall, well-known gam.
bier, and John McKenna. A quarrel
ensued, during Which Daniel Kisthard
drew pistol and shot Mccall and Nc.
Kenna twice each, with the result
above indicated. Kisthard came to
Denver and surrendered to the police.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-29
Fell Under a Train.

Medina, May 2e.-Elisha Spooner, an
unmarried man, about 80 years old,
was killed Monday night on the Erie
railroad at Sterling. He was riding ON
fast freight train, and while attempt
ing to get off was thrown under the
train. Both legs were crushed and his
back was broken, making death instan-
taneous. His home was at Mallet Creek.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-29
WEST AND SOUTH.

On the night of the Goth cyclone
passed over the northern part of Miner
county, s. d. The greatest damage
was done at Carthage. An elevator,
the Northwestern depot and several
smaller buildings were destroyed. No
lives were lost
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-29
Public once Was a Private snap.

Cincinnati, May 22.-George Hobson
had been recorder of Hamilton county
for six years previous to entering on
his duties last September as clerk OF
the courts. 1t has since been found
that he was shor' % NJ 5000 as re.
corder ~H'r'ring his
rL~oIds as elerh, lind that he is already
short S23, ,464 as clerk, although he had
held that Office only six months
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-29
Proposes 30 Pay Salary to MlitIa.

Cincinnati, May 26.-Col. Hunt, OF
the First regiment, proposes that the
o. n. G. convention at Toledo, June 2,
be made regimental constitutional
convention to change the laws He
will propose that the militia be paid
small salary, privates rs cents week
up to field officers S3 week, to pay ex-
DenSeS
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-29
Drowned Himself in Beer Vat.

Cincinnati, May 25. = John Wolff
climbed to the roof of the big Moerlein
brewery Monday morning and drowned
himself in vat. The foreman had
censured him. Wolff was as years of
age and married.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-29

Winesburg, May 26-Ernest Hufder-
hide, liveryman of this place. was
shot in the thigh and fatally wounded
by Peter Hill, of Mt. Hope. Hill was
arrested and pleaded guilty to the
charge of shooting with intent to
wound. lie was taken to the county
io;1
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-29

orangeville, May 26.-Lyman Arner's
large barn was burned Monday night
with hay, grain, harness and three
valuable horses. Mr. Arner was per-
haps fatally burned in attempting to
get the horses ;;:.:,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-29

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that can not be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
We, the undersigned, have known r. j.,
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able TO carry,
out any obligations made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, o.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price Zoe. per bot
tic. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-29

1t may come last, but st. Jacobs Oil is the
best to cure sprains. 1t ought to be first.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-29

The world is full of miserable people who
nre so by reason of trying to get more than
the world gives.-N. Y. Weekly.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-29

just try l0c box of Cascarets candy ca.
thartic, finest liver and bowel regulator made.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-29

Fond Mamma-"B Bobby, whatever
makes yon!, SO restless| Bobby-"Having
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-29

/ am entirely cured of hemorrhage Of
Louis Louisa Yindaman. Bethany. Mo-, JAM. 5, 'o4.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-29

The trimmings on the summer hats are 70
heavy that a woman now says she weighs
so-and.so with my hat on"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-29

If stiff and sore, st. Jacobs Oil will cure
you. Won't lose dav. The cure is sure.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-29

Any kind of hruise st. Jacobs Oil will
cure at any time-no matter how bad.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-29

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken. weaken or gripe. lOc
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-29

Boys carry their grips conspiculouslv, so
people. will ask them where they are going.
-WashinCton Dcmocrnt
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-29

As you chew tobacco for pleasure, use
Star. 1t is not only the best, but the most
lasting. and therefore the cheapest.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-29

Some men do business as they trade
horses.-Atchison Globe.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-29

The weakness of others increases our con
6dence in ourselves.-N. Y. Weekly.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-29

A mechanic has great contempt for any
body who cannot do the same bit of work
as we'll as he does.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-29

Some people would rather be deceived by
their children than be told that they dis
obey them.-Washington Democrat.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-29

It's usually found to be pretty hard to get
people interested in what you used to be-
n. Y. Weekly.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-29

Halls Family pills are the best.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-17
PROVO.
PROVO, UTAH,
Garden City Notes.


The funeral over the remains of Mrs.
Eva Cathrina Zobell of Lake View
took place Wednesday. The deceased
died on the 18th at the home of her son,
Hans Zobell. at the age OF 81 years.
She Joined the Church in her native
country. Denmark, in 1867, and emf
grated to Utah in 1869, with four of
her children. She was the mother of
IL children, of whom are living, and
had 60 grandchildren, 80 great-grand-
children and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Deputy Sheriff Knowlden brought
James Loggie down from +. V. juno
ton and placed him in the county
Jail to await the action of the district
court on n charge of burglary, in de-
fault of $3.50 bail under which he was
held by Justice Craner at p. V. June
ton. The prisoner is accused of steal
ing some clothing from the ]. V.
saloon at p. V. junction in November
9th. Sheriff Knowlden discovered the
clothing.
In the Fourth district court an order
has been made In the case of Lyman
Carter VS. the Utah Consolidated Min
ing company, giving defendant until
and including January End. 1895, in
which to prepare, file and serve state
ment on motion for new trial. In
the case of a. ii. Scott VS. the Utah
order as above was made.
Spanish Fork will soon have one of
the largest creameries in the State. J. II.
Faust of Salt Lake is organizing a
company with that end in view. 1t is
expected to establish separating
branch at Lake Shore from where the
cream will taken to the factory and
made into butter.
Wednesday evening Miss Henrietta
Potter of Moroni and Mr.. Leon
Bachman of this city were united in
marriage by Judge Dusenberry. The
young people have many friends
throughout the State, who will wish
them IL happy journey through life.
George Austin, field superintendent
of the Lehi Sugar company, has re-
turned from an extended visit to CAL
ifornia and New Mexico, where he
has been gathering information in re-
gard to beet raising and sugar max
ing.
on Sunday evening the Brigham
Young Academy literary society will
give an entertainment at the academy
in which Miss Rosannah Cannon OF
Salt Lake will appear in an elocution-
airy recital. A great treat is expected
Another football game will be played
on the West square Saturday, between
the crescents of Salt Lake and the Il.
Y. A. team.
Alb Cough OF Payson is serving a
ten days sentence in the city jail of
Payson for an assault committed on
Jack Reese.
The pupils of the public schools will
ElVe concert In the opera house on
tuesday evening, December 2lst.
Attorneys Houtz. Wedgwood and Sam
A. King are In Fillmore on legal busI-
ness.
A son has been born to Mr.. and Mrs.
W. S. Gibby.
Ben r. Eldredge was in Provo yes
terday.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-17

building is up TO the square. and is
awaiting the arrival of delayed iron
supports from st. Louis. Nearly half
a million brick have been used in the
structure. There are eleven large class
rooms, commodious chapel and a well
fitted up gymnasium, besides offices
and other rooms, in the structure.
An aged resident OF Hyrum named
Hans Nielsen was thrown from buggy
and badly bruised about the head
Tuesday.
over a dozen marriage licenses We're
issued by Clerk Matthews the first four
days of this week.
The Cambrian association held Its
meeting for the biennial election of
officers Monday evening and the fol-
lowing were elected. II. j. Matthews.
president: Alex Lewis, l.. ID. Edwards
and ID. l.. Waters. presidents: G.
Il. Wright and Zeph Thomas, secrctar-
les. and II. d. Roberts, treasurer. Com
mittees on arrangements, finance. etc,
were appointed to prepare celebra-
ton of st. David's day, March LIST.
Professor McEwan lectured Monday
evening before the Longfellow Literary
society on the subject, Life of Milton"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-17

Thomas Il. Ricks The choir led by
Prof. C. |. Durrans, sang Come o Thou
King Of Kings. etc.
ARA u. Hlnckley.
Elder Kicks in his opening address
welcomed all to our meeting and re-
ported briefly the Stake in good condi-
ton, both spiritually and financially,
exhorted all to n continued diligence in
keeping the commandments of the
Lord. The remaining time OF TINS
meeting was occupied by Elders Fred
Smith =. Tempest and Rolla ID. Harris
in dlscourslng upon the first principles
OF the Gospel. These speakers had re-
Gently returned from foreign missions.
Sunday, 2 p.m.--Elder F. Ifighy spoke
of the necessity of the I4atter-day
Saints being men of honesty and in
tt.grity and exemplary in every respect
aud particularly those selected to fill
missions abroad. They should be COM
petent men and filled with the Spirit of
the Gospel. He suggested that parents
should spare no Efforts in patronizing
our Stake academy that the youth of
Zion may be properly educated.
Elder VIM. g. Hill, recently re-
turned from a mission to the Northern
and Eastern states, and Elder II. $,
Bramwell of the Montana mission oc-
cuped some time relating their mis-
elonary experiences, after which Elder
JOnD henry SHlltH loii'Nth anu hu .
vised the young men to qualify them
selves for missionary labors. More
efficient laborers are needed every
where.
At Z p. m. n Priesthood meeting was
held and reports from the various
Bishops was heard and much valuable
instruction given.
Monday. 10 q. m.-The speakers were
Elders Thos. u. Bassett, Ben Il. Rich,
Christie Hyldahl, John l.. Roberts, w.
j. Young and ]. II. Smith. The latter
discoursed upon the blessings resulting
from obedience 20 the Gospel and mag
nifying our callings.
Monday. p. m.-IGlders George Cole,
George Hyde and Kicks spoke OF our
educational interests. after which FL
der j. II. Smith followed with a power
full discourse upon the principles of viz
tue.
The conference throughout was a
pronounced success.
The choir did excellent work and called
forth words of admiration by many of
the speakers.
Benediction by Patriarch ARA f..
Hinckley.
THOS. L. BASSETT.
Acting Secretary.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-17

Dr. i. c. llim lectured to large and
interesting audience in the Methodist
church last evening on the subject: rs
the world getting better or worse" The
gentleman argues from Il standpoint
that mankind Is better that formerly
in all respects.
The students of the Agricultural
college holds n grand ban this evening"
The college closes until January Bird to-
morrow. The Brigham Young college
Will close tomorrow for the holiday va
cation. and the district schools viii
close next Thursday.
The new Brigham Young college
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-17

and Russia. The immigration steadily
Increases, both of those who desire TO
he buried In the holy city. and OF those
who intend to subsst on the charity
of their European brethren from
whom they receive their regular khn-
luka or allowance and for whom they
pray at the holy places.
] could write a good deal about
Jerusalem. and that too without copy
ing very much from guide books, but
! fear that am already guilty of en-
terirg into too many details of my
travels and observations in the Holy
Land. Suffice II to say. that / was quite
pleased with the city and it's sur
roundings, and found it to be more of
n place than had been led to believe
from conversations L had had with
some who had visited Palestine before
did. ANDREW JENSON.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-17
Bannock Stake Conference.
Rexburg, Idaho, Dec. a.. 1891

Rexburg, Idaho, Dee, H., 1897
To the Editor:
The quarterly conference of the Ban
mock Stake convened at Rexburg Sun
day and Monday the l2th and 18th
inst
There We're present on the stand
Elder John Henry Smith of the Apos-
ties quorum; the Stake presidency.
members of the High Council, Bishops
Of wards and others,
After brief meeting held by the adj
jacent Sunday schools at nine o'cock
Sunday morning the regular quarterly
conference was called by President