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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-18

covery of modern times has done so much to
enable women to take their proper place in
life by safeguarding their health as DR..
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. Act
ing directly on the blood and nerves, in
vigorating the body, regulating the func-
tions, they restore the strength and health
to the exhausted woman when every effort
OF the physician proves unavailing.
For the growing girl they are of the great
est benefit, for the mother Indispensable for
every woman invaluable.
:. For paralysis, locomotor ataxia, and other
diseases long supposed incurabe, these pills
have proved their efficacy in thousands of
cases.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-18
FOREIGN.

All the members of the cabinet in
France have resigned.
Ernest 7. Hooley, for years promi-
nent as the biggest company promoter
in England, failed in London for $2,-
100000.
In the house of commons A. ]. Bal
four, the government leader, stated that
Great Britain would take no active part
in any move for Intervention between
the United States and Spain.
Gen. Roca has been elected president
Of the Argentine republic for term OF
six years.
Further reports from Sierra Leone,
West Africa, say that 1000 persons were
killed in the recent uprising in that dis
trict, number of them being mission
aries
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-18

After battle lasting Is hours the $50
marines under Col. Huntington repulsed
Spanish regulars and guerrilas near
Guantanamo, inflicting heavy loss. The
American loss was four killed. 1t was
the first land battle of the war in which
Americans have been engaged.
Eight thousand Americans, according
to dispatch from Port au Prince, have
landed very near Santiago de Cuba.
Ambassador Hay in London has ca
bled to the state department that
Manila has surrendered. No details
have been received, and it is not known
whether the surrender was to the insur-
gents or to Admiral Dewey.
Admiral Sampson asks promotion for
Lieut.. Hobson and similar reward for
his followers in the daring Merrimac
exploit at Santiago.
Orders were issued to Gen. Lee and
to Gen. Coppinger to hasten the eXpedi.
tion against Puerto Rico.
Five tons of food, 400 rifles and 10000
rounds of ammunition were landed for
the Cubans at Asserado by the gunboat
Vixen.
1t was reported from Madrid that
Capt. Gen. Blanro had made an urgent
appeal for food and war stores, which
Spain will forward with armed conveys.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-18

THE most wonderful machine ever
invented from the point of view of the
highest mechanical ingenuity and per-
fection of construction, is the White
head torpedo In the hands of slilful
and resolute men it is the most terri
BILE engine of warfare the world has
ever seen. A ship which receives a
blow from it is doomed as surely as if
she were already at the bottom of the
npaan
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-18

Beats the Centennial Exposition which oc-
Cured in Philadelphia in 1876 away out OF
sight and is next to the Worlds Fair at Chi
cago in Importance to the whole country.
All of the States in the Trans Mississippi re.
gion are interested, and our Eastern friends
will enjoy a visit to Omaha during the CON
tinuance of the Exposition, from June to Oc-
tober, inclusive.
Buy your excursion tickets over the Chi
cago, Milwaukee & st. Paul R'y An ilSis-
trated folder descriptive of the Exposition
will be sent you on receipt of 2-cent stamp
for postage. Address Geo. II. Heafford,
General PASSENGER Agent, Chicago. Ill
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-18

THE length of Mr.. Gladstone's polit-
ical service can be measured by the
fact tl.at he entered parliament at a
time when Andrew jackson was presi-
dent of the United States, and retired
from it when Mr.. Cleveland had begun
his second term. He held his first cab
met Office whea Daniel Webster was
also first serving in like capacity
here
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-18
Give the Chiidren a Drink

called Grain.O. 1t is delicious, appetizing,
nourishing food drink to take the place Of
coffee. Sold by all grocers and liked by oil
who have used it, because when properly
prepared it tastes like the finest coffee but
is free from all its injurious properties.
nerves. 1t is not a stimulant but health
builder, and children, as well as adults, can
drink it with great benefit. Costs about as
much as coffee. Is and 25c.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-18

THE latest thing made in Germany"
is harmonious bicycle" This terri
BILE invention is constructed to grind
out 500 tunes, and has been given the
name of Ill Trovatore." The con-
trivance is fixed to the handle bar, is
worked by the front wheel, and will
play for an hour while the cyclist is
pedaling at speed of 10 miles.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-18
DOMESTIC.

The business portion of 1ttabena,
Miss, was destroyed by fire.
Ex-Judge Julius S. Grirnell died sud
denly of heart failure in bank in Chi
cago, aged 5s ye.rs.
The captain-genera of Manila report
ed to the Madrid government that his
forces were inadequate to cope with
Admiral Dewey and the insurgents.
B. T. Williams and j. T. Pyle, two
well-known and wealthy western cat
tlemcn, were drowned in Wolfe creek
near Perry, o. T., while attempting to
cross the swollen stream.
At the annual commencement eNer-
cises in Pittsburgh, Pa, of the Western
university the degree of doctor of laws
was conferred on Admiral Dewey.
Andreas Malinak was hanged at New
ark, n. j.. for the murder on July 81,
1897, of Mrs. Annie Kmetz.
Walter L. Goodwin, who on Septem-
Der last murdered his young wife at
Mansfield, Pa, was hanged in the Gun
ty Jail at Wellsboro.
The laying of the new cable between
Port Townsend, Wash, and Victoria, B.
c., has been completed.
There were 203 business failures in
the United States in the seven days
ended on the 10th, against 222 the week
previous and 262 in the corresponding
period of 1897.
The exchanges at the leading clear
ing houses in the United States during
the week ended on the 10th aggregated
81, 1924 ,766,412, against 81, ,155, ,159,051 the
previous week. The increase compared
with the corresponding week in 1897
was 312.
A torpedo in the st. Johns river at St.
Johns bluff, IS miles below jackson
vile, Fla, exploded, killing three men.
In Boston Eddie McDuffie broke the
worlds three-mile bicycle record, his
time being 5:06 3-5.
Charles Langley, aged "a, shot and
killed his wife at Kalamazoo, Mich, and
then fatally shot himself. Jealousy was
the cause. They had been married only
three weeks.
Hundreds of well-made counterfeit
dollars have been placed in circulatio
in Rockford, Ill.
l.. b. Clark d Co., tanners al Bangor,
Me-, failed for S550,O00.
Charles Feister, wife murderer, was
hanged at Grants Pass, Ore.
A barge containing 16 gold seekers
was capszed on Lake Bennett, Alaska
and all the men were drowned.
The total wheat acreage of the coun-
try is estimated at 100000, which is
3,500,00o acres greater than last year.
George Washington (colored) was
hanged by mob at Weimar, Tex, for
killing Lee Wall, constable.
The percentages of the baseball clubs
in the National league for the week
ended on the 18th were: Cincinnati,
.6S2; Cleveland, .652; Boston, .644;
Baltimore, .625; New York, .523; Chi
cago, .511; Pittsburgh, .511; Philadel-
phia, .439; Brooklyn, 800; ST. Louis
1854; Washington. .341; Louisville, .319
Fire destroyed the Case Power build,
ing in Detroit, Mich, the loss being
100000.
The exports of agricultural products
during the present fiscal year are esti
mated to be worth $so0,OO0,OO0, the
greatest in the history of the country.
BY an explosion of gas in mine al
South Wilkesbarre, Pa, ten miners
were burned, some of them fatally.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-18
The Funny Mnn.

Miss Mattinay--You won't mind my sit
ting down in my bonnet, Mr.. Sparkle, will
you?
Sparkle (the well.known comic writer,
quoting one of his latest wittcisms) Mot at
all; it will only flatten it out little.
40, come now, Mr.. Sparkle, fknow that
is not your own: | saw it in print the other
day!"-Moonshine
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-18

The democrats Of the Fifth Georgia
district have renominated Col L. f. Liv-
ingston for congress.
Additional returns received from the
election in Oregon swell Geer's (rep.)
plurality for governor to 1851.
The Nebraska prohibitionists have
nominated II. V. Muir, of Nemaha coun-
ty, for governor.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-18

MEssRs. KYNoCH, of Birmingham,
Eng, have produced a quick-fring gun
which is stated to be a long way ahead
of guns of similar type. 1t fires 600
magazine bullets per minute, will kill
at three miles, and, as the barrel is
made to swing from right to left, it
will probably prove to be one of the
most deadly weapons of modern war;
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-18

CONGRESSMAN EDDY is so conspicu-
uusly plain looking that begrar who
asked him for quarter in Washing
ton the other day and got it returned
1t after u good look at the congress-
man with the remark: III be hanged
If III take your money; 20 and buy
yourself square meal and I'll strike
some one else"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-18

The New York Ledger is now successfully
sold by Bright Boys and Girls, who thus earn
many valuable premiums. Two cents profit
on each copy sold. No money required in
advance. Send name and address for complete
outfit, including Premium List, to Robert Bon.
ner's Sons, Ledger Building, n. Y City.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-18

The early sea serpent is outranked this sea-
son by the mysterious cannonading" off va
rious ports.-Boston Transcript.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-18

Fits stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of DR. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer, Free 50 trial bottle &
treatise. DR.. Kline. 933 Arch St. Phila. Pa.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-18

After physicians had given me up, was
saved by Piso's Cure.-Ralph Erieg, vii.
Transport, Pa, Nov. %, 1893
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-18

Good advice has been offered for hundreds
of years, but none of it is as good as the old
rule to keep your mouth shut.-Atchison
Globe.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-18

y
bled with an
ovarian tumor,
each year grow
ing worse. un-
til at last 1
was compelled
to consult with
q physician.
He said
nothing could
be done for
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-18
Opinions Differ.

Alas! those qualities that cause us to feel
our own superiority are precisely the ones
that rate us as inferior among our acquaint-
ances-Puck
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-18

Time is money. That is, it takes consid.
cradle money to have much OF time.-L. A.
w Bulletin
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-18
AN OPERATION AVOIDED.
Mrs. Rosa Gaum Writes to Mrs.
Pinkham About it. She Says:

DEAR Mrs. PlNKHAM:-I take pleas
ure in writing 5ou few lines to in
form you of the good your Vegetable
Compound has done me. 1 cannot
thank you enough for what your medi-
cine has done for me; it has, indeed,
helned mo 1yopdarf,,11v 80
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-18

Pigs do not squeal when they are feeding.
Rams Horn.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-18

The first gray hair that man finds in his
hair he thinks must have been caused by
trouble; it certainly wasn't age.-Atchison
Globe.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-18

r G c o m
mend them,
as they did
more for
methan any
physi ician,
and l can
give ID r
Williams m
Pink Pills
for Pale
p e o p ] e
credit for
my general
good health
to-day.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-18

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is Constitutional Cure. Price 75c.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-18

To Cure a OUlu IN Uhe Dny
fake Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Al
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-06-18

HOIPVU HU WUHU
For years l was
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-21
PROBABLY
MURDERED
r
Evidence Of a Terrible Crime
Comes to Light at
Salem, Ore.
MANGLED CORPSE FOUND
FrighttnI Wounds on the Head
Show the Manner Where
by He Met Death.
BODY THROWN IN THE RIVER
Arms ana Legs Bound Win Cords. to
Which Heavy Weights Were A..
taehed-Eo Clue 10 Fiend.

SALEM. Sept. 2o.-Eyidenee OF a terrible
crime was brought 10 light here today by
the finding Of the body o. an unknown
man In tho willamette As Yet but little
Is known regarding the manner in which
the man came 70 his death. but Is ls eyi'
dent that d nendlsh murder has been COM
mitled
The body was found In shallow water.
near the Polk county shore. The hands
and feet were bound with cords. attached
TO which were heavy sash weights. Sew
eral ghastly wounds on the head indicated
terrible usage and foul play marks every
phase OF the discovery.
Coroner Wood. OF Dallas, was tele'
phoncd for. and he Immediately came TO
this city and held an inquest The yer.
diet Of the jury tends 70 the murder
theory. and states that the name Of the
deceased IL unknown. me murderers are
also unknown.
The case Ia now In the hands Of the po'
lice. and they have made several import
ant discoveries. which may lead 20 the
arrest OF the murdcrers. These clews are
Kept secret,
The victim Is man Of medium height
OF portly appearance. with reddish hair
and mustaehe. lie is fairly well dressed.
A watch and Gun buttons were found on
the person, as were also pass over the
o. II. q y. from The Dalles 10 Grants
Pass. and drawback check Of the South
crn Pacific from Brooks TO oregon City.
His name appeared nowhere. A card
bearing the presentation Of MeGra,h, a
drummer for Gadshy. Portland lurnl-
turc dealer, was found In a pocket.
Tho crime has caused great excitement
here
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-21
GOLD AND SILVER THE ISSUE.

BRIDGEPORT. Conn. Sept. 9.-Ar-
rangeInsnts are practically complete for
the democratic state convention. The con-
vention promises 10 become the field OF
contest between the silver and anu-silver
factions. the question OF candidates be-
Ing subsidiary 10 that OF the currency. In
several caucuses throughout the state
the gold men have controlled. and dele
gates of that sort have been sent TO the
convention. The silver men will contest
the right OF such delegates TO sit. Already
notices have been received from eight or
ten towns from which will come two sets
OF delegates. The gold faction demands
the utter elimination OF national issues in
favor OF state issues. The only candidate
who has been prominently named for gov
ernor Is former United States Treasurer
Daniel ~ Morgan. OF Bridgeport.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-21
TrOOps wii Start for Cubu Prob
ably Not Sooner Than the
MiadIs Of October.
MEN FOR TIE PHILIPPINES
Formidable Force Of Nearly -Four
Thousand TO Leave San Fran.
cisco forThOse Islands.

NEW YORK. sept. 2e.--A special from
Washington says:
General Niles. when asked how many
regiments would be stationed with lhf
volunteers at the different garrisons. re-
piled:
About l2O0O regulars In Cuba, 1909 n
Honolulu. 1000 IN the Philippines. and ipN
In Porto Rico
General Miles said that he expected that
Cuba would be garrisoned with about y.
Oo0 men: the Philippines with about 8pQ9'
Porto Rico about 1900. Honoluiu aoput
1000. All the regulars which were AZ Mon
tauk. with the exception OF the Twenty
fourth Infantry. the Twenty-secOnd cav
airy. and Ninth cavalry. win be sent %
Cuba and Porto Rico. and the First and
Fifth cavalry were today added 70 the
Seventh and Eighth cavalry, az of which
troops will 90 10 Cuba.
General Miles said that tho decision thus
to dispose OF the troops was largeiy re-
suit Of the conferences held Saturday be-
tween the president Acting secretary
Meiklejohn and General Niles
The Seventh cavalry, now ssatlened -
Arizona and New Mexico. and ire Ni8hln
cavalry now stationed at Fort Mesde.
have however. been ordered 70 Hunts
vile. Ala. whittier most OF the regulars
for Cuba will go. The Second aud Nintb
cavalry now at Montauk win 50 respee-
lively to the department. OF Dakots and
Colorado.
It is not expected that the troops WA
be ordered to Cuba before the first Or mid
die OF October. when the details Of the
evacuation will have taken some shape
and the danger from fever will have ~
come less menacing. In addition 10 the
Seventh army corps OF about sooo0. II IS
planned that the remaining six Immune
regiments, also now In this country, WI
go to Cuba. -Four Of the immune ru<,is
ments are now In Santiago. namely. the
Second, Third Fifth. and Ninth, the nrtI
three being white and the Ninth coiore4
There are three other colored Immune
regiments, namely, the Seventh, Eighth.
and Tenth. now az Lexington. The others
are white, namely. the Fourth. al Jack.
sonville; the Sixth. at Admission; and Firsl
at Galveston
General Miles said there would be rlens1
Of soldiers for the program. as there were
left. he said. 10000 volunteers and 60Un
regulars. Those regulars not needed viii
be distributed at army posts. The volun-
teers not needed WILL it is expected. re-
main in winter camps.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-21
PRESIDENT MKINLEY PAYS
A VISIT 10 FORT MEYER.
Examines the Hospitals There and Ex-
presses Himself as Well Satisfied
with Treatment Of the Men.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 0-Presideni
Mckinley this afternoon made a personal
inspection Of the hospital al Fort Meyer,
Va. Accompanied by Adjuiant General
Corbin. the president left the city and
drove. unannouneed. TO the fort. He pro-
ceeded directly TO the hospital and. intro
ducing himself 10 Major Davis. the United
states army surgeon In charge Of the
hospital. Informed him that he had come
10 make an inspection Of the institution
and 20 pay his respects 20 the patients
and those In charge. The president passed
an hour and d half In the various wards
and departments Of the institution. going
from cot 10 cot and extending personal
greeting 10 each Of the nearly 30 patients.
Major Davis presented him 20 each OF
the assistant surgeons and nurses. and
consequently tne president talked inform
ally 20 the c0nyulescent patients.
The president carefully inspected the
kitchen and examined the food supplied
TO the hospital patients. AZ the conclu-
sion Of his examination he expressed him
self as well satisfied with the arrange
ments made Tor caring for the sick, but
desired & 20 be understood that the pa
iients we're 10 want for nothing that
would Improve their condition or render
them more comfortable.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-21
CHANGES IN THE
CIVIL SERVICE RULES.
A Number OF Places OF the CLASSIFIED
Civil Service VIII Be Thrown Open
TO Appointment.

NEW YORK. Sept MA dispatch from
Washington says:
President Mckinley has again taken up
the question Of relaxing the civil service
rules so as 10 open more places for politi-
cal appointments. Some months ago
when the subject was under discussion
in congress. the president had the head
Of each executive department prepare
recommendations showing which places
under his department best could be ex-
empted from the civil service rules.
An executive order was drawn up
based on these recommendations and It
has been on the desk OF the president un-
touched ever since. Now that the war Is
not occupying so much Of his attention
and as the congressional campaign Is
making the pressure for places stronger,
the president is considering the matter
and Il is expected that he will issue an or
der In a short time taking large number
OF places from the classified service and
throwing them open 10 appointment BY
the various heads OF departments and
their subordinates.
Inc Rtalc5 kAAaLA MOhlt INAANNtu AANAA
the protection OF the civil service law are
those Of private secretaries and chief Of
clerks and confidential clerks OF heads Of
departments and assistant heads Of de-
partments and all persons classed as fire.
men. watchmen and laborers. The most
important exemptions will be in the in
ternal revenue service throughout the
country. where all deputy collectors OF
internal revenue and all storekeepers and
gaugers will receive less than $ per day
and TO be taken from the classified ser
vice.
In the customs service the only places
now In the classified service that will be
exempted are two at New lork-the coun-
sci to the board OF general appraisers ana
the paymaster to the collector OF the port
OF New York. In the department OF
justice all attorneys and assistant at
torneys and all deputy marshals are to be
taken from the service.
In the postal service all superintendents
OF branch post offices and carrier sta
tions and all clerks in charge OF carrier
stations. assistant cashiers. private secre-
taries and stenographers to postmasters
in the larger cities. messengers, pOrters.
char women, janitors, watchmen, and la
borers are TO be taken from the classified
service.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-21
TO MEET IN TACOMA.

TACOMA. Sept. 2O.-1he republican con-
ventlon will convene here tomorrow Tor
the purpose Of nominating two supreme
judges and two congressman at large. 1t
is pretty generally conceded that the
question of geography will enter largely
into the formation OF the ticket. 1t Is
the disposition to give the eastern and
western portions OF the state con-
gresham and judge each. w. I.
Jones, of Yakima, is the most prominent
candidate for congress from the eastern
section Of the state, and this division is
very favorable to him.
For supreme judge the eastern portion
presents Mark Fullerton, Of Whitman; I.
j, Anders, OF walla Walla. and r. F.
Sturdevant, OF Dayton.
From the west side the candidates for
congress are F. w. Cushman, of Tacoma.
N. B, Coffman, of Chehalis, and w. W..
McCredie. of Vancouver.
For supreme judge are Judge Bruce, of
Whatcom, w, p. Humphrles, T.. w.
Langley, and Milo Root, all Of Seattle
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-21
NO VIOLATION OF TERMS.

WASHINGTON. Sept. a.-some ques-
ton has arisen as to the right Of the
United States 20 send troops 10 Manila
under the terms Of the protocol. and the
armlstice that followed. Upon this mat
ter being brought 10 the attention OF the
oficiais Of the war department. It is stated
that under the protocol. Manila city. har-
Dor and bay were placed under control
OF the United States, and that we have
the same risht to reinforce Manila that
we would have 10 send troops 10 any
other army post. Spain. II Il said. would
have no night 70 protest against the ao-
tion Of the United States. as the move
ment Of troops to Manila was not like
sending them to an'isiand OF station in
dispute.