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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-21
PLANS OF THE WAR BOARD.
Self-Appointed Critics Growl Because the
Spanish Fleet Has Not Been Annihilate ed

Self-Appointed Critics Growl Because the
Spanish Fleet Has Not Been Annihilated
by Sampson and Schley.
Washington, May 1s.-The official
bulletin boards yesterday failed to
yield any news of the movements of
either of the three fleets, SIMPSONS,
Schley's or the Spanish flying squad
ron, and there is reason to believe that
the department itself has received no
information on that point. The de-
partment officials are beginning to
show a little sensitiveness to criticism
in the matter of delay in bringing the
Spanish fleet into action. conscious as
they are that they have made all speed
compatible with due regard for the
safety of our own ports as well as of
the lives of the crews of our warships.
Every day there is talk of change in
the naval plans, brought about by
some movement of the Spanish squad
ron, but what the latest phase of CAM
paign is, nobody outside of the men,
bers of the war board is competent to
say.
The department processes to feel no
apprehension that Admiral Dewey or
his men are endangered by their occu-
patton of Manila harbor on the present
basis, but this cannot be said of the in
habitants of Manila if the present sit
uation is protracted unduly. 1t is no
small matter to organize and transport
an expedition of $4,000 or $4,000 SOL
diers 5000 miles across the sea at short
notice, and the indications are that
within week some of the soldiers at
least will be on their way from San
Francisco.
There are indications that the war
department has been brought to see
the wisdom of Gen. Merritt's suggestion
that his expedition should consist of
not less than $4,000 men and that at
least third of them should be sea-
soned troops from the regular army.
To endeavor to overcome the Spanish
force with less than half their mum Der
IF troops would seem to be senseless
proceeding.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-21
eREELYs TIMELY EpIcr.

Chief of tho Signal Service Forbids tho
TrnnsmIslon by Cable of Information Re-
lating to the Movements of Our warshlps.
Washington, May 1s. - Brig. Gen.
Greedy, chief of the signal service, and
in charge of all strategic control of
telegra phi and cable lines, has adopted
energetic measures TO prevent the ad+
miral of the Spanish squadron, now in
Caribbean waters, from keeping posted
on the whereabouts and movements of
United States squadrons and of our
prospective naval and military opera
tions Monday night he telegraphed
to the New York manager of the Hay
tien Cable Co., forbidding the sending
or receipt of any messages-except Off
cial messages to or from the United
States government-disclosing the
movements of our fleets and our ships.
The manager answered yesterday that
the inhibition would be strictly OBJ
served. If Admiral Sampson is in
Haytien waters this cable restriction
makes it impossible for his movements
to become known except to the govern
ment or if known, it is impossible to
send out the information except
through the government.
Gen. Greely yesterday telegraphed
the Anglo-American Cable Co. renew
ing their attention to the prohibition
against any messages inimical to the
interests of the government, and in
particular forbidding the receipt or
sending of messages disclosing the
movements of our ships or prospective
military movements. This latter step
was taken in view of the notice of the
Anglo-American Telegraph Co. that
pending further decision by the chief
signal officer, we will accept press
messages without restrictions. Gen.
Greely's order appears to cover the fur.
ther decision referred to in the COM
pany's notice. The orders to these two
| companies were sent because the chan
nels of communication under their
control seems to be, for the moment,
the ones through which the Spanish
admiral and the Spanish authorities
at Madrid and Havana are most likely
to secure information as to our vessels
movements.
While it was not suspected that spies
were sending direct information, yet
the transmission of the press dis
patches on vessel movements was
looked upon as likely to indicate tc
the Spanish with sufficient certainty
the general whereabouts and purposes
of our fleets. The precautions taken
it is believed, will so restrict this char
acter of cable information to the gov
ernment and the fleet commander
that the Spanish authorities from now
on will be cut off from all knowledge
of our naval and military plans.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-21
is AT HIS MERCY
Dewey Seys He Can Taxa Manila
at Any Time.
Insurgents Have the City Hemmcd In OF
the Land Side--The Admiral Captures
the Spanish Gunbont Callao-
Scarcity of Food In the
Bclenguered City.

Washington, May 10. A dispatch
from Hong Kong brought welcome
news yesterday from Admiral Dewey
to the president, Secretary Long and
the naval officials who are watching
the admiraPs movements with so much
interest. The telegram indicates that
Dewey has lost none of the prestige
gained in his memorable fight two
weeks ago and that while he refrains
from taking the city of Manila he has
it practically at his mercy.
The best evidence of the effective
ness of the blockade maintained by the
American admiral and also of the work
of the insurgents in surrounding the
city is shown in the statements in the
dispatch that provisions are scarce
In Manila, which seems to indicate to
Admiral Dewey an early surrender by
the Spanish authorities. Another pub
lished report seems also to be refuted
by the admiraPs advices and that is
that the rebels had raided Cavite,
where the Spanish naval station was
located, and where presumably large
supplies of arms and ammunition were
kept. If the rebels have been supply
ing themselves with arms it must have
been with the admiral's consent, as his
dispatch is originally dated from Cavite,
indicating that he is still in possession.
The dispatch is as follows:
Cavite, May I3.-Maintaining strict blockade
Reason to believe that the rebels are hemming
| in the city by land but have made demon
| stration. Scarcity Of provisions in Maniln.
Probable that the Spanish governor will be
| obliged to surrender soon. Can take Manila
| at any moment Climate hot and moist. On
| May IL captured gunboat Callao while attempt
| Ing to run blockade Have plenty coal One
| British. one French, two German and one jap
| Rnese vessel here Observing. DEWEY.
The officials are making all possible
haste to rush troops to supplement Ad-
miral Dewey's forces, so that if the
| Spanish governor does surrender the
former will not be dependent upon the
small number of marines which he can
lily spare from his ships, but will have
the assistance of soldiers in holding
his position. About 1000 men will be
| sent to Dewey.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-21
A Bunrling Electrocution.

Columbus, May 14.-Franl Farley, the
Cincinnati wife murderer, was electro
cuted in the annex of the Ohio peni-
tentiary at 1915 this morning. The
electrocution was not as successful as
previous ones. Six applications of the
current were required and seven min
utes elapsed before life was extinct.
After the third application of the cur
rent Farley was pronounced dead, but a
groan and convulsion of the body
showed there was still life. A second
groan was emitted by Farley before he
was finally pronounced dead. Farley
was mulatto, about 80 years of age.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-21
1T MEANS ANNEXATION.
Hawaiian Senate VIII Consent to the Use of
the Islands by Uncle Sam as a Base of


Hawaiian Senate VIII Consent to the Use of
the Islands by Uncle Sam Base of
Supplies.
Honolulu, via San Francisco. May
1.-THE Hawaiian government will
not proclaim neutrality. This stand
is taken on account of the existing re-
lations between the United States and
Hawaii. The executive considers that
proclamation of neutrality would be
breach of good faith. The govern
ment made known its position at ses-
sion of the senate. The senators fa-
vored the stand taken by President
Dole.
Another important matter consid-
cred at the session was the occupation
bill, which, if ratified by the senate,
will allow the United States to raise
the American flag over the islands and
use the same as base of supplies
This measure is said to have been pre-
ared with the knowledge of the mem
bers of the United States senate com
mittee on foreign affairs and has the
approval of President Mckinley. The
Hawaiian senate will undoubtedly rat
ify this bill.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-21
Ran Into n switch Engine.

Middletown, May 14.-The Pioneer
limited, a new $3.50, 200 train for the
Chicago, Milwaukee &c st. Paul rail-
way, ten cars fresh and new from the
shops at Dayton, travelling on an ex-
hibition tour from Columbus to Cincin-
natl on the Big Four, collided with a
switch engine with freight cars here
last night. Both locomotives We're in-
iured, the baggage car was smashed
and two passenger ears were derailed.
Harry Claypool, of Chicago, fireman,
suffered dangerous conclusion of the
brain.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-21
Heard Heavy CannonadIng.

Port au Prince, May 1s.-A great
sensation was caused here by the ar
rival Tuesday of the military com
mandant of the isle of Tortuga, off the
northwest coast of Hayti and due north
of Port Paix, near the entrance to the
Windward passage, who brought word
of what is believed to have been a
naval engagement on Sunday. The
commandant reached Port Paix from
Tortuga in canoe. He reported that
throughout the whole of Sunday a
persistent cannonading had been
heard east of the island and that from
it's duration and intensity there was a
strong presumption that very serious
action was in progress.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-21

East Liverpool, May 1.-THE largo
flint mill of the Mining Il Milling Co.
in the East End, burned early Monday
morning. A spark from workman's
torch ignited a large oil pan in the en-
CINE room. The engine continued run
ming, and when the belt burned the
fly wheel burst, throwing heavy seq
ments hundreds of yards. Several
workmen narrowly escaped death. The
loss is 500, 900: insurance $43,000 The
plant is owned by stock company,
composed of manufacturing potters 1t
will be rebuilt.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-21
Ohionns Made Happy.

Washington, May 1s.-The president
yesterday sent the following nomina-
tions of Ohio men to the senate:
George P. Waldorf, collector of inter
nal revenue, Tenth Ohio district. POST
masters: Robert M. Rownd, Columbus;
C. A. McKim, Celina; w. S. Fornshell,
Camden; w. A. Dicllie, Dennison; j. w.
zimmerman, Eaton; Robert $. Fulton,
Germantown; S. E. Letter, DeGraff; A.
l.. Jones, Greenville; James b. Fisher,
Marion; A. j. Eminger, Miamisburg;
Robert F. Dent, Newcomerstown; Har-
ry E. Taylor, Orrville; Charles A.
Lehrer Sandusky; Robert V. Jones,
SIDNEY
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-21
Leaves Five Regiments in Camp.

Columbus, May 17.-Monday after
noon the Second Ohio infantry, headed
by Col. Kuert, of Kenton, left the city,
their destination being Chickamauga.
While they were passing out of the
city they We're given an ovation. This
leaves in the camp five regiments of
infantry and the signal corps. Three
of the former are expected to move
within the next two days. The first to
go will be the Eighth, to Washington.
The Third will follow to Chickamauga,
and the Fifth will also go to Washing
ton. All the troops will have left the
city by Saturday.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-21
STIRS UP THEIR WRATH.
Spaniards Go wild Over the Suggestions
Contained In Chamberlnin's Speech.


London, May 1.-the Rt. Hon.
Joseph Chamberlain, secretary of state
for the colonies, made an important
speech on public affairs at Birmingham
last evening.
Mr.. Chamberlain, after deprecating
the constant assertions in certain quar-
ters that Lord Salisbury was dis
credited" and the government weak
and vacillating," said: ''If foreign
countries believe and act upon those
statements, they will find themselves
much mistaken and that courteous
diplomacy and graceful concessions
are not incompatible with a firm main
tenance of the country's honor and in
terests."
Then declaring that he intended to
make plain statement of facts, unfet-
tered by the mysteries of the diplo-
macy of half a century ago, Mr.. Cham
berlain said he would accept the juog-
ment of the people as willingly as that
of the wisest diplomatist in the world.
Referring to the policy of strict isola-
tion that England has pursued since
the Crimean war, he remarked that
this had been perfectly justifiable,' y
but he added: THE time has arrived
when Great Britain may be confronted
by combination of powers, and our
first duty therefore is to draw all parts
of the empire into close unity, and our
next to maintain the bonds of per-
manent unity with our kinsmen across
| the Atlantic.
There is a powerful and generous
nation" said Mr.. Chamberlain, speak
ing our language, bred of our race, and
having interests identical with ours.
would go so far as to say that, terrible
as war may be, even war itself would
be cheaply purchased if in n great and
noble cause the stars and stripes and
the union jack should wave together
over an Anglo-Saxon alliance"
Madrid, May 16.-Spain is not pleased
with the possibility of an alliance be-
tween the United States and Great
Britain, and will draw the atten-
tion of the powers to the transcend
ency of the suggested Anglo-American
alliance with respect to European in
terests. The Spanish newspapers
and politicians discuss Chamberlain S
| speech most angrily.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-21
MENACEp BY A MOB.
Interesting Story of the Attempt Made by
an American Naval Oficer to Secure an
Exchange of Prisoners.

Interesting Story of the Attempt Made by
an American Naval Ohicer to Secure an
Exchange of Prisoners.
New York, May IA dispatch from
Key West to the World says: The
World correspondents imprisoned in
Fort Cabanas, in Cuba, are saved. Gen.
Blanco has acceded to representations
made to him Sunday by Lieut.. Brain
ard, U. S. n. AS quickly as two Span
ish officers can reach Key West they
will be taken to Havana under white
flag to be exchanged, and the World
correspondents will be brought back
to Key West by the same steamer. The
London Times war correspondent,
Knight. and the British consul, Gollan,
in Havana, acted vigorously in the
matter. 1t is believed Snat had Lieut..
Brainard's instructions been more
sweeping he could have brought the
men back on the Uncas. Lieut.. Brain
ard reports that the docks of Havana
were lined Sunday with angry people.
Mr.. Knight was advised by Consul Col
Ian not to land for fear of mob vio-
lence, because he was brought over by
q United States man-of-war.
Key West, May 1.-THE Uncas after
leaving here Sunday morning headed
for Havana and spoke the Maytlower,
which was acting as flagship of the
blockade fleet. Lieut. Brainard board
ed her and handed sealed orders to the
captain, who thereupon instructed the
Uncas to hoist a white flag and pro-
ceed into Havana harbor. The Uncas
steamed toward Havana and when
within signalling distance of Moro
castle she signalled, asking for an an
chorage. The castle signalled back
that its commander was waiting for
instructions and that the Uncas must
not anchor. After an interval a launch
| with the harbor authorities on board
put out from the shore and took on
board Lieut. Brainard and Mr.. Knight,
the correspondent of the London
| Times, who had been chosen to negoti-
ate the exchange of prisoners.
AS the launch was returning to the
shore she was met by Gen. Blanco's
launch coming out with Gen. Blanco's
aide de camp and Mr.. Gollan, British
consul general. The boats drew to-
gether and conference was had.
Lieut.. Brainard and Mr. Knight were
assured that Messrs. Thrall and Jones
were absolutely safe and were being
treated with every consideration. II
was added that Gen. Blanco would be
willing to release them the moment the
United States authorities send him two
Spanish prisoners in exchange. Mr.
Knight was told he could not land al
Havana from an American boat, il
spite of the flag of truce, and it wa:
explained to him that if he desired tc
reach Havana he must go there on i
ship belonging to some neutral power
The Uncas then returned to Key Wes
and delivered this information to tn,
department. 1t is understood that tive
Spanish captives now in Fort McPher
son, Atlanta, will be promptly sen
down and the exchange of prisoner
will be consummated without furthe
trouble.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-21
AN EXCITING CHASE.
A Messenger from Gomez is Pursued by a
Spanish Gunboat Before Being Rescued
by an American Ship.

A Messenger from Gomez is Pursued by a
Spanish Gunboat Before Being Rescued
by an American Ship.
Key West, May 1s.-Another COM
missioner from Gen. Gomez, the insur-
gent commander-in-chiefa arrived here
Tuesday. John +. Jova, the former
United States vice consul at Sagua La
Grande, who was landed by an Ameri-
can gunboat on the coast of Cuba about
ten days ago, was picked 10 Monday
afternoon after an exciting experience
with a Spanish gunboat which the
American gunboat chased into her
harbor. Mr.. Jova succeeded in reach
ing the camp of Gomez and has brought
back dispatches from Gomez to Com
modore Watson. He reports that Go
mez and his troops are in the best of
spirits.
Mr.. Jova reports that Spanish troops
are moving westward, keeping in tn,
cities. He made part of the journey
along the coast in a small boat and
was being chased by Spanish gun
boat when the American gunboat hove
in sight. The Spaniard fired num-
ber of shots at the American vessel.
The latter picked up Mr.. iowa and his
two companions, and then chased the
Spanish gunboat into port.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-21
High Honor for Young.

Columbus, May is. - First Lieut..
Charles Young, of the Ninth cavalry,
has been relieved from duty at Wilber-
force university in order that he may
accept the position of major of the
Ninth battalion, colored Ohio volun-
teer infantry. Lieut.. Young is the
only colored officer in the line of the
army This is said to be the first in
stance in which colored officer has
been given command of "a battalion of
troops in the army.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-21
Wade EstAb.lshes a New Camp.

Savannah, Ga, May l7.-By order of
Gen. Wade another camp for the rem
devious of troops has been established
at Lakeland, Fla, S5 miles east of
Tampa, ON the line of the Plant sys
TEN of railways All the troops arriv-
ing there are going into camp at that
olace. Lakeland is one of the highest
points in Florida, well wooded, and is
supplied with water by artesian wells.
be supplied with vegetables of nearly
all varieties. 1t is supposed that from
10000 to $4,000 troops viii be located ut
this point.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-21
SANK A DERELlCT.
The Wilmington Does Away with Another
Piece of Spanish Trickery.


Key West, May Is. - The United
States cruiser Wilmington, when about
30 miles east of Havana Monday, fired
four shells into Spanish trap in the
shape of derelict, sinking it and thus
doing away with another piece of Span
ish trickery. The commander of the
Wilmington had been warned by dis
patch boats that some dangerous
wreckage was drifting about the spot
and the cruiser steamed in that direc-
ton to investigate the reports. An old
Spanish schooner, with her deck load
ed to the rails with rusty iron, car
wheels, etc, was found floating in the
track of torpedo boats and dispatch
boats. The schooner had evidently
been sent out of Havana harbor in the
hope that q torpedo boat of the block
aiding force would crash into it and be
so damaged as to cause her to sink.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-21
CRISP OHIO NEWS
Gathered by Telegraph From An
Parts of the State.
Tic prohIbItIon state Convention.

Columbus, May 1s.-The prohibition
state convention in session in this city
has decided to refuse to join with the
other minority parties on a common
platform in the interests of reform.
A note was sent to the con-
vention by the other parties ask
ing them to join in the movement and
make a common party, each acting as
an organization of its own, but for the
interest of the whole. They claim it
is scheme of the liberal party to ad-
vance its direct legislation plank. They
will hold to their single principle of
absolute prohibition and universal suf-
frape
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-21

Washington, May 10. - Sixty-fve
thousand troops have been mustered
in. Orders were issued Sunday direct
ing So regiments OF infantry, Il light
batteries of artillesy and so tlIops of
volunteer cavalry to go to ChicHamau-
ga: nine regiments and five battalions
of infantry and four batteries of ar
tillery to San Francisco; one regiment
of infantry to Key West; four regi-
ments of infantry and nine tr2ops OF
cavalry to New Orleans; one regiment
of infantry to Mobile; II regiments of
infantry and seven battalions of in
fantry to Washington; Ii regiments OF
infantry TO Tampa.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-21
A smar-Po. Case in Camp Bushnell.

Columbus, May 1s.-A case of small
pox has been discovered in Camp Bush
nell private in the Third regiment
is suffering from it and has been placed
in the quarantine hospital. DR.. Wes-
terfelt, in charge of the quarantine
hospital, refuses to make any state
ment upon the case. The name of the
private will not be given out at pres
ent. 1t is believed he is from Dayton,
however, as sporadic cases of smallpox
have been frequent there during the
past wear.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-21
Ordered to a Place of Safety.

Boston, May 14.-orders were re-
ceived Friday at Fort Warren from the
war department to remove all women
and children from the fort at once to a
place of safety in case of lombard
ment. Officials at the Charlestown
navy yard place considerable credence
in the rumor that part at least of the
enemY's fleet is not far distant
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-21
Wants Naval Reserves for Active Service.

Cleveland May 17.-Lieut. Command
err Hawley. U. S. N, arrived here Mon
day afternoon. He said that he wanted
100 members of the Cleveland naval
reserves at once for active service with
Admiral Sampson. The reserves will
not go as body Each man will be
sent south as soon as enlisted
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-21

Youngstown, May i+-Seven pri-
Yates have returned home from Camp
Bushnell. They are members OF the
Logan Rifles and were sent home on
account OF the number in camp being
over the quota.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-21

Worcester, Mass, May 1s.-The con-
solidatiop of ten of the most promi-
nent envelope companies in the coun-
try, representing 90 per cent of the
output of commercial envelopes, has
been effected. The name of the con-
solidated company is the United States
Envelope Co. The total capital is
- Onn nm
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-21

Warren, May 17.-The trial of An
gelo del Bello, charged with first de-
gree murder, began here Monday be-
fore Judge Gilmer. Del Bello shot four
persons at Coalburg, one of whom.
Joseph Fernando, little boy, died.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-21
AIlsrsd snx Arrestod.

st. Louis, May 1s.-An unidentified
man, suspected of being Spanish spy,
is under arrest at jefferson barracks.
A lot of Spanish correspondence was
found on him. He spends his time
cursing the American flag.