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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30
WAR "REMINISCENCES.
A BAD EXPLOSION.
How II Resulted from Carelessness
in Handling Army Am
munttton-

"There is a lawyer who had close
cali for West Point" said Milwau
keean as he pointed out Charles A.
Pride.
When Pride was a lad of Ia his father,
who was captain of company 1, Forty
sixth Illinois, on duty as ordnance Off
Ger at Memphis, allowed him to visit
him. He remained in the ordnance
department until October, 1o65, and
soon became valuable in the depart
ment. Indeed, aside from the ord
nance officer himself and the chief clerk
no one was better posted on the numer-
Gus kinds of ammunition-shot, shell,
shrapnel and canister for all sizes of
cannon, the small arms ammunition for
a dozen different kinds of guns, car
bines7 and revolvers. Within a month
he knew right where each kind was,
could tell every caliber, for cannon as
well as rifles, by the size and color of
the boxes. He was trusted to fill
acquisitions for vast quantities of ord
nance stores.
Capt. Pride had Oh hand a large
amount of percussion ammunition for
cannon at the close of the war. He
was afraid that box of it might be dis
turbed and explode, thus endangering
many lives and property valued at mil
lions of dollars. He sought and was
given permission to ship it to the
arsenal at Rock Island. The men un
der the captains charge knew that
their lives depended upon handling the
stuff with care, and it was placed on the
Memphis wharf without accident.
There it was turned over to the steam
boat people, the Memphis & st. Louis
Packet company, and their roustabouts
began to load it. The boy was sent to
the landing to look after the goods un-
til they were out of the hands of the
ordnance officer. He did that and still
fingered. He was there when the col
ored men began to carry the boxes on
to the boat. They handled them
roughly and carelessly.
"Men, you can't throw those boxes
of shells about like that; they will ex-
plode and kill you," said the lad.
"Go way, chile, we dun knows our
business" answered a bulky negro.
Then the boy hunted up the mate
and warned him of the danger of the
rough manner in which the negroes
were handling the boxes. You will
get some one hurt if it is not stopped"
Il guess we can get along without
your help, sonny"
He called upon the clerk and captain,
with no better results, and then ran to
the office of the agent of the line, sew
eral rods from the boat, and begged OF
him to make the men do their work
right.
boy, you so on; this is not the first
time those men have had to load stuff
like that"
Before the boy could protest again
one of the boxes fell and exploded
Many others followed. Three or foul
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stricken comrade. The day was fast
passing away into darkness, dark
ness that seemed to enshroud this val
ley of death. The terrific cannonad
ing on both sides that had lasted for
hours from the surrounding hills (Mal-
vern hill being the central point of at
tack by the confederates) was sup
plemented by the booming of artil-
lcry and the bursting of shells from the
gunboats on the adjacent James river.
Nature seemed to revolt at this scene
of blood and carnage. Thunder and
lightning and an avalanche of rain
came in quick succession with such
great force as to cause the stoutest
heart to quake. This great battle was
the seventh days fight to capture the
city of Richmond, 1t was not an or
binary battle, but demons fight, and
the final encounter between those two
giants of war, Robert E. Lee and
George B. Mcclellan. 1t gave the lau-
rels of victory to the southern chief
tain, bedewed with the tears of broken
hearts.
Without stopping to consider what
I, alone. could do for the dying youth
amidst the chaos and increasing dark
ness of the night that prevailed,
! turned back and dismounted, to keep
n lonely vigil with the dead. Ny horse,
which. strange to say, had seemed
| frenzied with fear, became quiet and
tractable, as though he knew the boy,
who had swooned away from loss of
blood, and was glad to know he was not
dead. Giving him the bride of my
horse to hold, l tore the sash from
around my waist to bandage his torn
and bleeding limb.
The boy was praying, and calling
down Gods blessing upon me. His
petition to Heaven seemed to be heard.
The storm of wind and rain, although
still high. was abating. Naught but
the mournful wall of the wind through
out the surrounding forest could now
be heard. The great armies that had
so lately confronted each other in
battle array had seemingly vanished
from the scene. was alone on bat
tlefeld with the dead. Wet and drip
ping, with the chill of the night
upon me. I waited for mcrning-and
he, too, the brave soldier boy, was wait
ing for morning. oh, God! will 81
ever come!
He clasped my hand with hope and
confidence, and seemed to be happy
and without pain. I believe he had
gone to sleep. Morning came, and he
was still asleep-asleep to wake nc
more.--Washington Post.
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men were killed and much damage was

men were killed and much damage was
done.
In time a committee of three officers
of the regular army, belonging to the
ordnance department, appeared at
Memphis to investigate and place the
responsibility for the loss of life and
property. Young Pride was the most
important witness. He told the COM
mittee what he had said to the steam
boat people. Upon his testimony the
blame was fixed and the company had
to pay large sum.
The officers became much interested
In the little fellow, who had made their
task comparatively easy, and asked
many questions about him. They
learned. also how efficient he was in the
Memphis ordnance department and Of
his general good character and con-
duct. Just before leaving the city
they called upon Capt. Pride and in
formed him that if his boy would go to
West Point and become an officer in the
ordnance department they would see
that he was given a chance tn enter
the popular military school. The cap
tain, who had been in the army four
years, made up his mind that he did
not want his boy to make soldering
his lifework and declined the offer
j. A. Watrous, in Chicago Times-Herald.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30
DOCTORS DON'T DENY 1T.
The frank testimony of a
famous physician.

when DR.. Aver announced his. sarsapa-
rila to the world, he at once found the
physicians his friends. Such a remedy
was what they had looked for, and they
were prompt to appreciate its merits and
prescribe it, Perhaps no medicine-kuown
as a patent medicine-is so generally ad-
ministered and prescribed by physicians s
DR., AYERS Sarsaparilla for blood diseases,
and diseases of the skin that indicate a
tainted condition of the blood. Experience
has proved it to be specific in such
diseases, and sores of long standing, old
ulcers, chronic rheumatism, and many
other like forms of disease have yielded to
the persevering use of DR.. Ayers Sarsapar-
lila after other medicines had utterly failed.
The testimonials received from physicians
to the value of this remedy would MI
volume Here is one leaf signed by Rich'd
H. Lawrence, NJ. D., Baltimore, Nd.
''1t affords me pleasure to bear testimony
to the success which your preparation of
Sarsaparilla has had in the treatment of
cutaneous and other diseases arising from
a vitiated condition of the blood. Were 1t
necessary might give you the names of
at least fifty individuals who have been
cured of long standing complaints simply
by the administration of DIR. Ayers Sarsa-
pa-rilla. One very remarkable instance
was that of quite old woman who had lived
at catonsville, near this city. She had been
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30
INTERESTING OHIO NEWS
Gathered by Telegraph From All
Parts of the State.


Cleveland April 80. - The United
States circuit court room was crowded
Friday with the Canton friends of ex-
Mayor w. j. Piero, who is on trial on
.be charge of completely in the rob
oery of the Massillon post office in
February. John Eclhardt, who was
trrested by the United States marshal
IN the charge of being one of the gang
hat robbed the post Office, testified,
de said that on the morning after the
.obbery, which was Sunday, the rob
bers returned with the booty and that
when Piero came to the saloon which
was the rendezvous of the gang, he di-
vided the plunder. His testimony was
not shaken in the cross-examination.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30
500 Reward 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure in
all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Hail. s
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being constitutional disease, requires q
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system, thereby destroying the foundation
strength by building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing its work The
proprietors have so much faith in its cura.
tive powers that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that it fails to cure.
Send for list of testimonials.
Address n. j. Cheney g. Co, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30

afflicted with the rheumatism for three
years, and had taken as she had informed
me, more than one hundred dollars worth
OF medicine to obtain relief, yet without
any beneficial result. 1 advised her to try
a bottle of Dr. Ayers Sarsaparilia and told
her that II 1t failed to do her good, would
refund the money. short time after.
ward, learned that il had cured her, and
neighbor OF hers similarly afflicted was
also entirely relieved of his complaint by
its use. This is the universal result of the
administration of your Sarsaparilla. II
is without exception, the best blood purl-
her with which am acquainted"
There Is no other similar medicine can
show a similar record. Others have irni-
tated the remedy. They can't initiate the
record. DR. Ayers Sarsaparilla has the
friendship of the physician and the favor
of the family, because it cures. 1t fulhl1s
all promises made for it. 1t has healed
thousands of people OF the most malignanf
diseases that can mutilate mankind.
Nothing has ever supe rceded 1t and moth
ing ever will until medicine is made
that can show a record OF cures greater In
number and equal in wonder to those
wrought by DR.. Ayers Sarsaparilla. DR..
Ayers Curebook, a story of cures told by
the cured, is sent free on request by the
]. c. Aver Company, Lowell, Mass. Write
for it.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30
Postal EmpIoyes win Enlist.

Cleveland, April 6.-Postmaster
Hutchins is in danger of losing half OF
his employees. A large number of the
carriers and clerks served him with
notices Monday to the effect that they
were going to enlist in the immediate
future. The ruling of the postmaster
general to the effect that the positions
of all employees in the postal service
would be retained for them if they
went to the front was the cause IN the
increase of the number that want tc
an1iSt
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30

Columbus, April 2e.-The attorney
general has been asked whether, if
Senator May, of Kenton, who is cap
tain of militia company there, goes
into the federal service as volunteer
captain, he will have to resign his seat.
May says he must. Many people in
the district oppose it, as another re-
publican could probably not be elected.
In case of a vacany in the United States
senate, it might give the democrats a
chance to fill it. The attorney general
has reserved his decision.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30
Jailed for Making raise Claims.

Dayton, April 23.-Joseph 7. Garnl
and Irwin Siler, colored, were arrested
in Troy and brought here and ar
raigned before United States Commits,
sioner Matthews for making false
claims against the government. The
men presented bills of $3.50 and S46s tc
the government for keeping an ole
soldier and giving him their personal
attention. The men could not give
bond and are in Jail awaiting trial.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30
Shake into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease, powder for the feet
It cures painful, swollen, nervous, smarting
feet and instantly takes the sting out of
corns and bunions. It's the greatest comfort
discovery of the age. Allen Foot Ease makes
tight or new shoes feel easy. 1t is a certain
cure for sweating, callous and hot, tired, ech-
ing feet. Try it to-day Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores, 25c. Trial package FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30
Government viii Equip the Artillery.

Columbus, April 26.-The Toledo ca
dets have been attached to the Six
teenth regiment as Co. L, Col. Nc.
Maken. ThiH brings them under COM
mand of their old captain. Gov. Bush
nell has been advised from Washington
that the government would arm all ar
tillery of the state called out, and most
of the infantry, with modern guns.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30
The American Navy, Cuba and Ha
wall.

A portfolio in ten parts, sixteen views in
each part, of the finest half-tone pictures
of the American Navy, Cuba and Hawaii
has just been published and the Chicago,
Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway has made
arrangements for a special edition for the
full set, one hundred and sixty pictures, for
one dollar In view of the present excite
ment regarding Cuba these pictures are very
timely. Send amount with full address to
Geo. H. Heaford, General Passenger Agent
c., NJ. & st. p. Ry.. Chicago. Ill.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30
Queer Story from an Enlistment Omce.

Cincinnati, April 28.-Among many
applicants for enlistment here Friday
was Frank Weyler, saddler of this
city. He claims to be a half-brotheI
to Valeriano Weyler. eX-captain gen.
eral of Cuba. Weyler passed the ex-
animation by good percentage and
expressed great desire to get shot at
his brother. There have been over
1000 applicants for enlistment here.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30
rhe Parson WIN Organize Volunteers.

Warren, April 96.-Rev. j. j. Thorne,
Of Vienna; Col. L. j. ohl, of Mineral
Ridge; S. Holder, of Niles, and others
are interesting many patriotic citizeus
in plans to organize volunteer com
oanies for war against Spain. Rev.
rhorne. who is widely known, has been
;alled the Fighting Parson."
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30
Owner wanted.

During the past week some one has left
seven pounds of golddust in an oyster can
in our Office, and it has been kicking around
not call and take it away within week we
shall heave it into the back yard. This office
Is NO Junk shop.-Klondike Hustler.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30
From Two sides.

''My son. said the philosopher, "you
know the adage, don't you? Never put all
your eggs in one basket. Then if an accident
happens only a portion of them will be
broken. So with your money. Don't put it
all in one bank"
things too, "but in scattering your money
around among banks you only increase the
chances of getting left by cashiers. ."-Chica.
go Evening News
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30
A Glorious sight.

Cleveland, April 2s.- -"old Glory" was
flung to the breeze in great shape
Thursday. Every prominent building
in the city displayed the stars and
stripes. Looking in any direction
from the public sql are, the spectacle
was magnificent oae.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30
Lima CITY Guards are Ready.

Lima, April 26.-The Lima City
Guards, Company C, of the Second
regiment, and the Second regiment, o.
N. e., drum corps, are assembled at
the armory, ready to move. The com
pany is recruited to the full extent and
there are hundreds of volunteers ready
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30
A Big Time at Bucyrus.

Bucyrus, April 97.-An ovation was
given Company A, Eighth regiment,
yesterday, on its departure for the
front. Thousands of people were at
the depot. The town has never known
such a demonstration.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30
Ohio Troops to Mobilize at Columbus.

Columbus, April 26.-Gen. Axline has
completed general plans for the mo-
bilization of Ohio troops in Columbus
and camp will be formed at Bullitt
park, in the northeastern part of the
city, which is admirably adapted for
the purpose.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30
Dynamited Himself.

Sandusky, April 2S.-Frank Tretter
quarreled with his wife Friday morn
ing, and Immediately thereafter com
mitted suicide by blowing himself to
pieces with dynamite. He placed a
stick of the explosive on the floor, sat
down upon it, and exploded it by strik-
ing it with hammer. His body was
torn to FRAGMENTS.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30
Youngstown Bids Her soldiers FAREWELL

Youngstown, April 27.-Company H,
of the Fifth regiment, known as the
Logan Rifles, Capt. James A. Freed,
with 100 men, left here Tuesday morn
ing for Cleveland in answer to orders
from Col. Kennan. Business was prac-
tically suspended and 10000 people
with Tod Post and Union Veterans
League escorted them to the station.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30
Danger of Reviying Memories.

Jeweler-You say your wife's musician?
| should think something in the form of
Tyre would please her.
Customer-Did you ever try to explain at
two o'clock in the morning? Then how can
you suggest such thing? - jewelers.
Weekly.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30
Lanes Fnmily Medicine.

Moves the bowels each day. In order to be
healthy this is necessary. Acts gently on
the liver and kidneys. Cures sick headache.
Price 25 and SOC.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30
Cnnrhinr I.nndu tn Cnnanm

Kemp's Balsam will stop the Cough at
once. Go to your druggist to-day and get a
sample bottle free. Large bottles 25 and SO
cents. Go at once delays are dangerous
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30
Masculine Morality.

Because a man fools away a great deal Of
money is no sign of immortality. Many
idea of a highly wicked time was to chuck
girl under the chin.-Atchison Globe.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30

Many people get up early and do nothing
else all daY Washington Democrat.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30

A mans way of expressing his utter con.
tempt for a thing is by saying he wouldn't
give chew of tobacco for it.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30

Isaacs-Do you tink marriage vos vail
ure?
Abrams-So hellup me if I dit, Ivould ge,
married omorrows.-Up-to-Date
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30

Nine times out of ten n woman Is prompteH
to pay debt than a man.-WashingtoD
Democrat,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30

Fits stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of DIR. 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, 1898-04-30

Nobody likes a woman who eats more thar
a Washington Democrat.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30

Maud-Cholly hasn't been quite himself,
of late.
Rose-No? I hadn't noticed any improve
ment-Puck
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30

We often wonder what some women would
do if they couldn't talk.-Washington Dem
ocrat.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30

I believe Piso's Cure for Consumption
saved my boys life last summer.-Mrs. Allie
Douglass, Leroy, Mich. Oct 20, '94.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30

People who can't buy things good enough
In their own town often are the poorest
dressed
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30

A woman licks the envelope to make the
stamp stick, and the man licks the stamp
Washington Democrat.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30

Every woman has hooks and corners about
the house in which to hide things that her
husband can never find.-Washington Dem
ocrat
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30

Take care, of your pennies and some one
of your dollars for you.-Chicago News.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30

MRS. PINKHAM TALKS ABOUT "CHANGE OF LIFE" !"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30
A Cyciing Town,

There are 5000 bicycle makers in
Chicago.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30
Urged Prepare
Economy Life Watson
Helped

At no time is woman more liable TO
physical and mental dangers with hours
of suffering than at the 'Turn of Life"
The great want in woman's system In
abSiiSSyto properly adiustitself to the new
conditions. The outlet, monthly, of blood
is now being diminished and carried into
the body for the supply food of its later
years.
Daughters, you can now to some extent
repay your mothers early care. She must
be spared every possible exertion. You
must help her bear her burdens and ankle
ties. This critical time safely over, she win
return to renewed health and happiness.
That SO many women fail to anticipate
~, this change thus happily, is owing not
} merely to lack of care, but to igno--
~ rance. There is, however, no excnse,
= for ignorance when experienced ad--
=. vice can be yours free of all cost.
" Write to Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn,
Mass, she has helped great numbers
of women successfully through the
Change of Life, and she will help you-
\ Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound is the best tonic for uterine
changes. 1t works harmoniously up
on all these overwrought organs, in
vigorates the body and drives off the
blues.
TT ~ n =
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30

Is the only sure cure in the world for Chronic U-
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Old Sores. IL never fails. Draws out all poison.
Best salye for a bscesses, Piles, Burns, Cats
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