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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-10-29
LEGEND OF MAUNA LOA.
With the Lnst Eruption of This Ter.
rible Hawaiian Volcano n Pret-
ty story Is Connected.

AS at present there is possibility CT
the greatest of volcanoes, Mauna Loa, in
Honolulu, coming into activity again,
the legend connected with its last erup-
tion is brought strongly to mind.
No other volcano has ever equaled
Mauna Loa in the volume of lava it has
discharged in its principal eruptions,
nor is any other so dreaded, for in its
stream flow death and destruction. The
mountain, has, however, the true in
stinct of chiyalry and invariably gives
warning to the hundreds of sugar and
coffee planters about its base when it's
intentions are hostile. This warning is
conveyed by the blush steam that rises
from it's crater which is always fol-
lowed by food of red-hot lava. Mauna
Loa is giving this warning now.
At the time of its great eruption in
1900 the lava burst from the sides of the
mountain as we'll as from the crater and
flowed like great river for nine
months, varying in width from three
miles to few hundred yards. 1t ran
distance of so miles. Finally it
reached the outskirts Of the town of
Hilo, whose inhabitants were calmly
awaiting their doom.
1t was then that the young princess
of the reigning house of Honolulu de-
termined to test the efficacy of the we'll
known legend of the mountain. The
legend was that il young and beauti-
full princess should array herself as a
bride and surround herself with at
tendants that would form a procession
and climb the mountain with her, she
could then, by approaching the crater
and throwing in a sacred white pig,
appease the wrath of the mountain and
cause it to be quiescent.
This was, in fact, no simple task, for
besides the physical endurance, it was
necessary to dodge the boiling lava on
the mountain side. The white pig also
grew heavy and restless in the arms
of the princess. He chafed under the
garlands of flowers with which he was
decorated. Three times on this strange
expedition the pig escaped, but was
caught again by the attendants of the
princess. After much labor she reached
the crater, and, with a supreme effort
Of strength and courage, cast the
squealing pig into the awful depth be-
low. The descent was made slowly, all
chanting praise to the mountain.
Mauna Loa appreciated the sacrifice
of the princess and was generous.
Many European visitors, as well as the
natives, still tell how that evening the
flow of lava became sluggish and ceased
to move. Hilo was saved. In 18ss-02
the mountain was slightly active, but
with those exceptions it has been true
to the superstition of the people,
Golden Days.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-10-29
ANCIENT SUN DIAL.
II stands in Quiet Nook at Loch-
goil, Scotland, and LIS n Rare
Piece of Work.

Most people flatter themselves that
they know a sundial when they see
one; but few, on first sight, would
take this slender column for one of
those out-of-date time-keepers. There
are several kinds of sun-dials in ex-
istence, and this particular example,
which stands in a quiet, grassy nook
at the head of Lochgoil, Scotland, rep
resents the rare composite type. AL
though the natives of Lochgoilhead
are every season piled with more
questions about this old stone than
any other object in the vicinity, no
one appears to have thought it worth
while to unearth the facts of its his
tory. Little of that history can be
learned from the dial itself. 1t bears
a great many heart-shaped sculptures,
and on the north side the following
initials and date:
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-10-29
WEATHER.

My dear little daughter,
1t rains day by day:
And the sky up above
Looks gloomy and gray,
And the street down below
Looks muddy and wet,
And the wind sobs and scolds
Without hindrance or let
For, taken by spells or taken together,
1t is the most sulky and bad-tempered
weather.
IL my little daughter
Should whine and should fret
And should cry till with tears
Her cheeks were all wet;
Should scowl up her eyebrows,
And stick her lips out,
Till from forehead to chin
Twas all frown and pout,
Such looks and such sounds, all taken to-
gether,
Would make in our home still worse sort
of weather.
Whenever the sunshine
Comes out for the day.
Whenever wee daughter
Is loving and gay,
The sun smiling above
In merry blue skies,
Smiles dancing and twinkling
In daughters blue eyes
It's then that we have, all taken together.
Both outdoors and indoors, most beautiful
weather.
L. H. Crane. In outlook.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-10-29

tient man, and he talked very politely
over the telephone. Afterward, how-
ever, he swore; then he laughed. He
laughed loud and long, and remarked
to himself occasionally: Good ideal
That's rich!" About half an hour later
the well-to-do housekeeper was some
what surprised to see great clumsy
dray drive up before her door and back
up TO the curb. In the middle of the
dray was a tiny package done up in
yellow paper. The drayman, after
taking particular care to get his huge
wagon in proper position, adjusted the
board from the tail-board to the house
steps, and with thick stanchion pro-
ceeded to slowly pry the tiny package
off the dray. With infinite care he
rolled it onto the step, the amazed
housekeeper meanwhile watching the
proceeding from the doorway. Then
the drayman slowly presented the
grocer's bill for the quarter-pound of
pepper and drove off.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-10-29
HORSE PLAYS PIANO.
Az a Wonderful Example of Animai
Intelligence Pinto Certainly
Is Very Unique.

Most of us have seen the horse who
dances to music and have thought ft
really wonderful. AS an example of
animal intelligence it was unique. But
here is a horse who plays the piano.
That is unquestionably even more
wonderful.
Her name is Pinto, and she is one of
quartette of performing Shetland
ponies now on the western circuit.
They are owned by H. NJ. Howard, of
Pittsburgh, and were trained by him.
Pinto is pretty bay, with white
flecks here and there. A large piano,
with protruding, knob-like keys is set
before her, and sitting down before IL
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-10-29
THE GRocER's IRONY.
He Hired n Drny to Deliver a QuRrtexl
of n Pound of Pepper to an
Occasional Patron.

A certain well-to-do housekeeper In
West Chester discovered one day re-
Gently that there wasn't a grain Of
pepper in the house, says the Philadel-
phia Record. She always had her gro
ceries sent to her from Philadelphia
firm, but on occasions like this she was
in the habit of patronizing West
Chester grocer whose store was near
by. Therefore she condescended to
call up the local grocer by telephone
and place with him her order for a
quarter of pound of pepper, to be
delivered at once. The grocer is pa
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-10-29

whole outfit come to just little over
six dollars-a sum which would not
pinch the average purse.
The skirt of the gown is Gade plain
and trimmed with two ruffies of ths
glace taffeta and a double box-plaited
ribbon. This double-plaited ruffle Is
one of the most popular skirt decora-
tions and can easily be made by the
directions so frequently given in this
column.
The waist is very decollete and In
trimmed round and round with three
elace taffeta rufiles. There are no
sleeves, simply four-inch straps OF tho
striped ribbon finished with bows
made in the form of some fall or win-
ter flower.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-10-29
Little Edith at Church.

Little Edith had been to church for
the first time and on her return home
her grandmother asked her how she
liked it. "Oh, L liked it all right
enough" she replied, "but the men
didn't act bit fair" "What did they
do?" asked the old lady. "Why," was
the little observers reply, zone man
did all the hard work and another man
came around and got all the money"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-10-29

qualities unlocked for in bird. A
small cat was the object of their aver
sion, though we have several larger
ones. They attacked the cat when
ever and wherever seen if she left the
house; they watched every door, and
could see her through the screen and
would alight close to the door and
"scold." They would drive her into
the house by sweeping down upon her
back, until she became apparently so
"terrorized" as to be almost unable to
crawl, could not new and I believe
would have soon died had not gone to
her rescue several times. They would
alight on the porch and promenade in
front of her, not foot from her paws,
not fearing her in the least, and such
sharp, shrill scolding as they admin
istered was almost more than even our
human nerves could stand.
Their performance was considered
wonderful by everyone who saw them.
Not wishing to have another such ex-
perience destroyed their nest as soon
as it was empty; but they set to work
to rebuild. / tore it down the second
time. when they built in another tree
still nearer the house and just above
my reach.
The singer mysteriously disappeared
soon after the female began sitting"
and as she had her hands full feeding
her brood alone, had not much time to
spend with the cat, who gave her a
wide berth.
She succeeded in getting her young
away in safety, and we have seen moth
ing of them since.-St. Louis Republic.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-10-29
The Best One.

Little Willy-Pa, is the best man al
wedding the one that gets married?
Mr.. Hennypeck-No, my son; the
best man is the one who does not get
marrled.-Puck.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-10-29
Heard Mt the Club.

Jones-If were you, old fellow,
wouldn't be fool.
shouldn't let 1t make you dissatisfied
with your lot, Jones.--N. Y. Truth.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-27
TWO RULERS IN HAPPY MOOD
PRESIDENT FAURE CELEBRATES
 HIS RUSSIAN VISIT.
Emperor Nicholas Responds With a Message Expressing Increas- ing Good Wislss ''for
 France, Our Friend"
Special Dispatch to The Call.

PARIS, Aug. 26-President Faure and Emperor Nicholas exchanged tele- grams to-day in honor of the first an- niversary of NJ. Faures visit to Rus sia. The Presidents telegram to the Czar was in part as follows:
 The declarations which were ex- changed beneath the shadows of our flags in the roadstead of Cronstadt are memories so dear to us, that I cannot let this anniversary pass without as suring your Majesty again of my very keen gratitude for the reception your Majesty gave the President of the re- public.
 Our sentiments have undergone no change. I am to-day, as I was then. faithful interpreter of the French peo- pie in renewing to your Majesty an ex- pression of the ardent wish we enter tain for your happiness. for that of the imperial family and for the grandeur of Russia
 Emperor Nicholas replied: '1The Elm press and myself are deeply touched by the sentiments you have been so good as to express on the occasion of the an- niversary of our visit on board the Pothuau. We like to revert in our thoughts to those historic moments, the remembrance of which will never fade.
 Tt gives me peculiar pleasure to be able to renew at this time an expression of the unchanging and unceasing good wishes we entertain for you, Monsieur le President and for France, our friend
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-27
DISCOUNTED TROOPERS
 FIGHT WITH NATIVES
Private George F. Hurson of Utah Killed in an Encounter in the
 Streets of Cavite.

MANILA, Aug. 26.-On Wednesday corporal and two troops of Battery B of the Utah Artillery, after disembarking at Cavite, were sent on an errand. Whine passing through the streets Trooper Hur- son discharged his revolver doing so in mere fun, but the natives in the immedi- ate locality were much alarmed for the time The natives immediately began firing. Dismounted cavalry were sent to queli the disturbance, but the natives mis- understood the, movement. and the firing killed and Corporal Anderson mortally wounded. Troopers Laydon, Nachbar, Connolly and Doyle of the Fourth Cavalry were wounded. Four natives were killed and several wounded.
 General Aguinaldo has expressed his re- gret at this encounter, and promises to punish the offenders. No further trouble Is expected. ,
 SALT LAKE, Utah, Aug. 26.-The kill. ing of a Utah soldier and the wounding or another at Cavite, as announced to-day created much interest here. Both men were members of Battery B, under com mand of Captain F. A. Grant. The man who was killed was George H. Hurson. He enlisted at Merour on May g. His home was originally at Baker City, Or, where his father, pr. Hurson, now resides
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-27
GARDEN PARTY AT FAIRFAX. Brilliant Entertainment in Aid of the
 New School Fund.

SAN RAFAEL, Aug. 26.-Under the wide-spreading branches of large oak trees with a myriad of Japanese lanterns twinkling among the green foliage and the gay scene brilliantly lighted by cleo tricity, one of the most successful social events of the season occurred last even ing at the Fairfax Villa. The occasion was a garden party and musicale given by Mme A. Pastori for the benefit of the new Fairfax school and had as patrons some of the most distinguished members of society in San Francisco, Oakland and San Rafael. The Hotel Rafael was prac- tically deserted for the evening
 For the amusement of the guests the best talent obtainable had been secured, all the performers volunteering their serv- ices free for the worthy object in view. It included several professionals rom the Tivoh Theater, Mime. Pastori ana MISS Nellie Schiller, the talented elocutionist.. Dancing began at the expiration of the musical and literary programme. Lunch con was served at a late hour on small tables under the leafy trees and on an elevated platform built in the branches of a giant of the forest.
 The programme of musical ana literary selections was as follows:
 Duet "A Night in Venice QlucantonD. Mrs. TilIie Salinger- -Branson and Madame A. Pas tori; trio from 'Attilla" WerdD. Mrs. Tillie Branson; % solo. The Palms CFaure5, John J Rafael; recitation 1.-The Face on the Floor
 parcy3 Miss Nellie sehisr; ys,,, solS My Dream son; duet from ''The Lily of Killarney Gen. edict), Messrs. Branson and Rafael; solo, Eternity (Isaton). Madame A. Pastori; quar- tet, "Good Night" from the opera Martha Qlotow), Mesdames Salinger Branson and Pas tori and Messrs. Branson and Rafael.
 The affair was under the patronage of the following well known members of so- ciety
 Baron and Baroness Won Schroeder. Baron A. Von Schroeder, MT. w. Whittier Mrs. and Miss Carroll Mir. and Mrs J. J. Crooks, MT. and Mrs. M G. and Miss s. Tonini, Mrs. Fred Green Mir. and Mrs. Frank Johnson, Mir. and Mrs. Gerstle, Dr. and Mrs. Arnold. Mir. and Mrs 1. Laviosa, MT. and Mrs Terriil. Miss Brizzolara, MT. and Mrs. Clyde Brown MT. A. E. Scott, Mir. and Mrs. J. H. Wilkins MT. and Mrs. T. J. Fa!lon Mir and Mrs. A. Gagiiardo. Mir. and Mrs. Nor ris and many others
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-27
PUGILIsT SCOTT DIES.
Butler ana His Seconds Are Placed
 Under Arrest.

NEW YORK, Aug 26.-Alex Scott. pu- gilist, died at the Norwegian Hospital thls morning of uraemic convulsfons, brought on by his exertions in his fight with Tommy Butler at the Greenwood Athletic Club, Brooklyn, last night.
 Scott was brakeman on the Long Island Railroad, % years old. and leaves a widow and two children. He had made no proper preparation to meet Butler last night, and 1t is declared by the physi- clans that his kidneys were in bad condf- ton before he entered the ring. The ex- citement heat and his exertions brought on a series of uraemic convulsions, to which he succumbed Butler and his sec onds are under arrest.
 Dr. J. P. Hart, the physician to the Greenwood Athletic Club said that Scott was in perfect condition when he entered the ring He said the probable cause of his death was concuSsion of the brain. Tn the last round, the doctor said, Scott showed the fatigue of this terrible exer- tion and the heat, and he was knocked down four times, falling on his head on the hardwood floor.
 Tommy Butler was arraigned before a ma gistrate, charged with manslaughter, and remanded in the sum of $59O The court denied a motion to dismiss on the ground of insufficient proof that crime had been committed. The magistrate said: Notwithstanding the clubs license and the laws on boxing, no man has any right to inflict punishment that will kill:
 Butler pleaded not guilty. The seconds the alleged matchmakers of the club, were all held in 5000 for examination on Tues. day. The prisoners, with the exception or Butler, were arraigned as abettors.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-27
GEN. TORAL BIDS THEM ADIEU
SPEAKS PLEASANT WORDS TO THE DEPARTING SOLDIERS.
General Shafter Now on the Way Home, and After Going to Washington Will Come
 to San Francisco.
especial Dispatch to The Call.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Aug. 25.-The Spanish transports San Francisco, San Augustine and Colon left this after noon with 456S Spaniards, including fif- teen officers and their families and four priests. Eight men died on the way to the ships. Their corpses were checked off as passengers. It ap- pears that there have been many in- stances of this during the embarka- tion of the Spaniards, the transporta- tion company thus being enabled to collect the passage money, thing readily managed under the easy inspec- tion of the Americans.
 General Toral, when bidding adieu to the Spanish officers and men who were leaving said:
 Conquered, we yield with honor to ourselves and to Spain. Whatever may be the future of Cuba, history will pre- serve the story of our heroic and noble deeds in this country. We regret our failure and it's cost In treasure and In blood but you have nobly fought and nobly lost"
 General Shafter and his staff sailed this afternoon on the United States transport Mexico On arriving at Mon tauk Point General Shafter will go with Major Miley to Washington to meet President Mckinley and Secre- tary Alger, afterward proceeding to San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-27
MOORE WILL BE SECRETARY
CABINET ALSO CONSIDERS SOME
 IMPORTANT DETAILS.
In Order to Fulfill His New Duties Day Will Resign From McKin- ley's Cabinet Very
 Soon.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26.-The Cabi- net was in session two hours to-day and devoted a large share of the time to matters which will come before the peace commission.
 At the adjournment of the meeting Secretary Day announced that four members of the commission had been selected, Secretary Day, Senators Frye and Davis and Whitelaw Reid.
 As to the fifth member of the com mission no definite announcement could be made, Justice Whites acceptance not having at that time been received.
 The membership of the commission being completed. Secretary Day ar ranged to leave for Canton tomorrow, In order to make his personal prepara- tions for the trip to Paris. He will be accompanied abroad by Mrs Day. who has entirely recovered from her recent Illness. The Secretary has already shipped to Canton a number of his per sonal effects in anticipation of his early retirement from the head of the State Department.
 Assistant Secretary Moore tonight admitted his selection as secretary of the commissiol. He said he had not decided on when he would resign his position as Assistant Secretary of State, but that it would probably be within a fortnight. He had a long conference with the President this afternoon.
 The following attaches of the peace commission have been selected and will be appointed by the President: John Moore of Massachusetts, now Assistant Secretary of State, to be secretary of the commission, and J. W. Macarthur of New York to be assistant secretary Mr. Macarthur was formerly first sec retary of the United States legation at Madrid and is now on special duty at the State Department. He has had con- siderable experience in work of dip lomatic nature. These appointments were decided on by the President this RftarnnAn
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-27
Favorite Day at Glens Falls.

GLEN FALLS. N. Y, Aug. 26.-There were five events on the programme at the grand circuit races here to-day the first successful day of the meet. The races were started promptly at Il o'clock, with good attendance and a fast track The favorites, all but one, succeeded in win ming. the prizes, the unfortunate one be- ing Monopole in the 2:u pace. Results:
 2os class pacing, purse s20Oo-Chehalis won in straight heats. Time, 2:07A, 2:0694, 2:07A. Prince Albert was second and Quadriga third. Giles Moves and Billy also started.
 2:20 class pacing, purse sl500-Lady of the Manor won in straight heats. Time. 2:1i%. 2:14A. 2:15&. Flirt was second and Dan M third. Annie Lieburn, Ed B. Young and Miss Meander also started.
 2;1s class trot, purse s1500-Gayton won first third and fourth heats. Time, 2:12N, 2:l2B 2:13N. Ed Locke won the second heat in 2:i2b Celibate was third. Timbrel. Little Dick, Oak also started.
 2:14 class trottng purse s2ooo-Mattie Patter- son won in straight heats Time, 2161z 2:I4X 2:1s, Alva s was second and Success third Bon Quita. Ruby and Lady also started
 2:11 class pacing, purse sI5oO-fGndina won fin straight heats. Time, 2:10H, 2:osA 2:I1 Helen Duplex was second and Old Hutch third George St Clair, Eylet, Simmons and Monopole also started
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-27
JUSTICE WHITE
 RELUCTANTLY ACCEPTS

NEW YORK, Aug. 26.-The Wash ington correspondent of the Herald tel egraphs: Justice White of the Su- preme Court of the United States has reluctantly accepted the appointment as member of the commission to ar range the terms of peace with Spain. The reason for his reluctance was that two members of the Supreme Court, Chief Justice Fuller and Justice Brew er, are members of the Venezuela Ar bitration Commission and will probably be absent much of the time during the next session of the court, Justice White doubted the advisability of having still another member of the court absent from the bench, and this consideration led him at first to decline the appoint ment. He considered his declination as final, but the President and all the members of the Cabinet united in urg- tng him to reconsider his determination and the President this evening received message from him accepting the place on the commission.
 The commissioners and attaches will sail for Paris on September 15, and, in- cluding the ladies who will accompany them, will number about thirty