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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-03-12
BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
The National Defense Bill Passes,
the House.
Party Lines Obliterated In tho Flood Of
Patriotic Eloquence Evoked by the
Proposal to Appropriate $780,
100000 to Uphold the
Nations Honor.

Washington, March SIN a spirit of
patriotism, with eloquent words ring
ing in their ears, every member of the
house yesterday responded to the pres
ident's first call to meet the Spanish
situation by casting his vote for bill
placing in President McKinley's hands
$50, 900, 900 to be expended at his discre-
ton for the national defense. Party
lines were swept away and with a
unanimous voice congress voted conf
dence in the administration. Many
members who were paired with absent
colleagues took the responsibility of
breaking their pairs, an unprecedented
thing in legislative annals, in order
that they might go on record in sup
port of this vast appropriation to-
maintain the dignity and honor of
their country. Speaker Reed, who "a
the presiding officer seldom votes, had
his name called and voted. The scene
Of enthusiasm which greeted the an
nouncement of the vote-ayes 3t1;
nays O-has seldom been paralleled in
the house.
All day long the galleries were
jammed with enthusiastic spectators
applauding to the echo the sterling
patriotism of the words of eloquence
uttered by the members on the floor.
All the speeches were brief. Although
four hours were allowed for debate, so
great was the pressure for time that no
one member was given more than five
minutes, and most of them had to con-
tent themselves with fraction of a
minute. In all SO speeches were made
With one acclaim members from the
north and the south, the east and the
west, the states and the territories
battle Scared veterans of the Union
and Confederate armies, all joined in
proclaiming their support of the coun-
try's chief magistrate in the face of q
| possible foreign war.
In the whole debate there was only
| a slight discordant note caused by the
speech of Gen. Bingham, of Pennsyl-
vania, soldier who served with dis
tinction under Hancock. He spoke too
conservatively for the aroused temper
of the house, and when he insisted that
our relations with Spain weres as
friendly as they had been for years
many of the members Kissed him.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-03-12
He Had Flung Up.

The superior court was in session and
the little mountain town was crowded
with people. Along about the middle
of the day when the judge was worried
with a tedious trial, Bill Williams, of
the Lick Creek settlement, began gal
loping up and down the streets on his
little red mule, firing off his pistol,
whooping like a Sioux, and otherwise
dispensing the energy which liberal
supply of corn liquor had inspired.
'Mr. Bailiff," commanded the judge,
sternly, "go out and arrest that man
and bring him into court"
The bailiff went timidly out of the
courtroom and the judge attempted to
proceed with business. But Williams
ra@Het outside did not cease. 1t grew
worse and the judge looked over the
room for some one else to send out, and
observed the bailiff sitting complacent-
ly on one of the back seats.
Look here, Mr.. Bailiff, why did you
not arrest that disorderly man? Are
you not an officer of the court?"
"Y-y-es," replied the bailiff, quaking
with fear, II wuz, but I've done flung
up."-Atlanta Journal.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-03-12

was the liveliest dog fight that ever took
place inside the walls of church. FL
nally lNgot my dog loose and took him
away and tied him up to keep him from
getting into another row. When got
back found that all the men were
fighting, too, so rushed in to try to
make peace, but before | knew what
had happened l was knocked out three
or four times. There was the liveliest
time you ever saw in that church for
awhile, and when it was over there
were more bunged-up men and scared
women and children, and chawed-up
dogs. in every direction thun you ever
saw. tell you, the dog fight at Gilead
was II tremendous affair, and always
think of il when the house gets into Il
wrangle; only it makes me sorry 10
think they don't chaw each others ears
III IRE than they do"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-03-12
SKIPPED WITH $4,000.
An Adams Express Agent Disappears In
the Night with a Big Wad of Other Peo-
ple's Money.

An Adams Express Agent Disappears In
the Night with n Big wad of Other Peo-
ple's Money.
Orrville, o., March 9.-Charles Cutter,
who has been night agent for the
Adams Express Co. at this place for
three years, is missing, and it is re-
ported also package containing S10,-
900. Cutter is supposed to have left
Sunday on Wheeling & Lake Erie
train. On Saturday night Cutter told
his wife that he was coming to Woos-
ter, where his parents live, and that
he would be home Sunday night or
Monday morning.
This package of money was sent by
a Cleveland bank to u bank in Akron,
but as the train on the Cleveland,
Akron & Columbus railroad on Satur-
day night is what is called the theater
train and runs three hours late. leav-
ing Cleveland at 1880 p. M, on this ac-
count there was no express agent at
the Akron express office and the pack
age was carried through to this place
On Monday the day agent here re-
ceived message asking information
concerning this package of money and
what had become of it and he immedi-
ately replied that he knew nothing of
it, as there was no record on the books
here of it being received; also that the
night agent, Charles Cutter, was miss
ing from his home and family, and up
to this time his whereabouts are un-
| known.
The matter has thus far been sup
pressed on account of official investi-
CATION which was furnished yesterday,
and they find the $4,000 are missing
as well as the man. Cutter resided
here for several years and his charac-
ter was thought above reproach. The
Adams Express Co. offers reward for
| his capture.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-03-12
A PRETTY INCIDENT.
The Kindness of n Spanish Lady to a
Lone Soldier Boy.

A recent traveller in Spain describes
a touching scene witnessed at the depar.
ture of regiment for Cuba. All day
long there had been heard the meas
ured tread of soldiers marching through
the street; all day long gayly bedecked
boats had been passing to and from the
vessel that was to take them to Havana,
The twilight began to deepen when the
correspondent saw Startling and
pretty sight"-the impetuous action of
a portly, good-loolling and well-dressed
lady, who noticed young soldier walk
ing dejectedly along down the pier in
his travelling gray, with knapsack
strapped over his shoulders. All the
rest of the men had friends, their
novias, mothers, relatives, and made
the usual gallant effort to look elated
and full of hope. This lad had no one,
and it might be OWNED that he was car
rying a desolate heart over the seas.
The handsome woman burst from her
group of friends, took the boys hand
and said: MY son has already gone to
Cuba. He is in the regiment of Andalu-
sia, and sailed two months ago. You
may meet him, Pepe G.; take this kiss
to him." She leaned and kissed his
cheek"
An English boy would have shown
awkwarness, but these graceful
southerners are never at loss for a
pretty gesture and prettier word
The boy blushed with pleasure, and still
holding the lady's hand, said with quite
natural gallantry, without smirK OF
silly smile: And may not take one
for myself as we'll, senoraP" The lady
reddened, laughed little nervously
and bent and kissed him again to the
frantic applause of soldiers and civil
ians, while the boy walked on, braced
and happy.-Bl Magazine.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-03-12
A WORD OF ADVICE
To Those Coming to Alaska or the
klOndIke Gold Fields.

One thing should be impressed upon
every miner, prospector or trader COM
ing to Alaska, to the Klondike, or the
Yukon country, and that is the neces-
sity for providing an adequate and
proper food supply. Whether procured
in the States, in the Dominion, or at
the supply stores here or further on,
this must be his primary concern.
Upon the manner in which the miner
has observed or neglected this precau-
ton more than upon any other one
thing will his success or failure depend.
These supplies must be healthful and
should be concentrated, but the most
careful attention in the selection of
foods that will keep unimpaired in
definitely under all the conditions
which they will have to encounter is
imperative. For instance, as bread
raised with baking powder must be re-
lied upon for the chief part of every
meal, imagine the helplessness of a
miner with can of spoiled baking
powder. Buy only the very best flour;
it is the cheapest in the end. Expert
ence has shown the Royal Baking Pow
der to be the most reliable and the
trading companies now uniformly sup
ply this brand, as others will not keep
in this climate. Be sure that the bacon
is sweet, sound and thoroughly cured.
These are the absolute necessities upon
which all must place chief reliance,
and can under no circumstances be
neglected. They may, of course, be
supplemented by as many comforts or
delicacies as the prospector may be able
to pack or desire to pay for.-AIdskd
Mining Journal
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-03-12
SPECULATES BY PROXY.
How One United States Senator
Makes Lots of Money.
eiemories of some of the Great Men
of Long Ago - True story of
-. the Famous Dog Fight
II Mt GIIend.
Especial Washington Letter.I

Fortunate circumstances and valu-
able acquaintances have much to do
with success or failure. At the base
of all life structures there must be
ability and forcefulness of mind; but
circumstances of favorable nature
frequently bring out qualities which
might otherwise be not only latent, but
dormant.
There is man in this city who has
become wealthy mainly because of his
association with a distinguished mem
Der of the senate. He is man of
Shrewd business ability, and, being now
well started in life, is fully competent
to manage his affairs wisely and ag-
gressively. When he first came to Wash
ington from little town in the in
terror OF his state, he engaged in some
real estate deals with the senator's cap
ital. He was careful and successful.
1t soon became apparent to the sena-
tor that the man could be trusted, and
so for many years he has handled the
property of the senator in his own
name, and has invested his own money
with that of his patron, so that they
have both grown richer and richer year
by year.
1t is not generally known that the
senator is wealthy man, because oil
the big transactions in real estate have
been carried on in the name of the
agent. But the senator is several times
millionaire, and the real estate dealer
is worth more thnn half million.
Twelve or more years ago the agent
bought nearly square mile of acreage
property in the District of Columbia
subdivided it and sold town lots on long
time to government clerks and others
but withheld the major portion of il
from speculation. To-day there is {
cable car line, and also two electric cal
lines, through the property. On hal
acre of the original tract the real es
tate dealer has erected chateau which
is one of the notable pieces of architec
ture in the national capital. The sen
ator and his friend are growing old to
gethcr. and it is said that during tn,
many years of their association, there
has not been a single flaw in the har
mony of their relations in business anC
friendship.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-03-12
The Dog Right In GIIend.

Ex-Congressman Dougherty, of Flor
ida, was recently in the city and mar
rated an interesting "reminiscences. He
said: when | was 4 member of the
house of representatives our debates
were sometimes so exciting as to be al
most dangerous. When Pettibone, of
Tennessee, wanted TO fight with me
merely laughed at him and told him
that these wrangles Pm the house of rep
resentatiyes reminded me of the great
dog fight in Gilead You must un-
derstand that Gilead is a great place
for meetings in Florida, and about Il
years ago at one of the big meetings
there was a dog fight, from which all
other events date in that section since
that time. The citizens there will tell
you that this, that and the other thing
occurred the year after, or the year be-
fore, the dog fight at Gilead. All the
dogs go to church in that country, and
so did my little 2o-pound bulldog.
when l went to the big meeting, as
] entered the door lot of dogs were
lying around there, and one big fellow
colared my dog. A lot of fellows
rushed up and began kicking those dogs
to make them let go, but they might
as well have kicked against stone
wall. Before We could get them sep
arated the 20 or 30 other dogs lying
about the fior- had jumped in for a
hand in the fight, and for awhile there
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-03-12

was published at the time, and advo-
Gated the election of Gen. Jackson. II
seems that young John Adams was a
rather imperious, self-conceited sort of
fellow, possessed, however, of great
deal more than ordinary ability, and
that he insulted a man named Jarvis
ut one of the white house receptions.
Jarvis sent a note challenging the
young man, but he declined to pay ally
attention TO it. About a month later,
when John Adams went to the capitol
to deliver messages from the president
to each house of congress, after having
delivered that which was addressed to
the speaker of the house, as he was GO
ing through the rotunda to the senate
he was overtaken by MIR. Jarvis, who
pulled his nose and slapped his face.
Although President Adams notified
congress of the insult which was of.
fered to his special messenger, nothing
ever came of it.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-03-12
A B.rrageman,. ThrIlIine Ride.

Lima, March 9.-The baggageman
on Pennsylvania passenger train No. 8,
which is due at Lima at $50 n. NJ, had
narrow escape from being cremated
in the car. The baggage car canght
fire from the inside, and before it was
noticed by the baggageman the cord
running to the engine had been burned
and the engineer could not be signaled
to stop the train. The flames were
beyond control and the baggageman
saw his only hope was to hang to the
outside of the car until the next sta
ton was reached. This he did, but il
was - miles to the stop, and when i,
was reached he was almost exhausted
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-03-12
MUST PAY THEIR SHARE.
Gov. Pingree Calls Extra Session OF
BIichigan's Legislature to Impose Higher
Taxea IN CorporationB.

Gov. Pingreo Calls an Extra Session OF
Michigan's Legislature to Impose Higher
Taxes on Corporations.
Lansing, Mich, March Gov. Pin
gree issued a proclamation yesterday
convening the legislature in extra ses-
sion March %. The proclamation cites
provisions of the state constitution un-
der which the legislature is required to
provide uniform rule of taxation, all
assessments to be on property at ita
cash value.
The governor charges that the spirit
if not the letter of these constitution
al provisions is being violated, laws
having been passed by which railroad,
express, telephone and telegraph COM
panies, now owning at least third of
the property within the state, are re-
quired to pay only about 1-26th part of
the taxes. Gov. Pingree says that tar
alton in many parts of the state has
become in the nature of confscatiOn;
that the situation has become unbear-
able and that it is his duty to see thai
the constitutions provisions ara
obeyed, and that the extra session il
called to that end.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-03-12
One Killed. -Four Injured.

Staunton. Va, March "a collision
of a northbound and a southbound
freight train occurred near Island
Ford, ON the Norfolk & Western rail
road, Monday night. The northbound
train was "a double header. Fireman
Ferbush was killed outright, and Engi-
neers Reid and Layman, and Firemen
Grabill and Moore are so badly injured
that it is doubtful if they can recover.
All three engines and number OF
freight cars were smashed. The negli'
gence of the operator at Basic City ia
said to be the cause of the wreck. He
disappeared as soon as the wreck oe
Cured.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-03-12
Memories OF Famous Men.

81 have seen all OF the statesmen of
two generations, says Herman Slaught,
of Michigan. 81 have lived long in the
land. and am hale and hearty to-day be-
cause ! an temperate in all things |
have seen statesmen come flashing
above the horizon. growing brighter un-
ill they reached their zenith. and then
fall with n thud out of sight and out
of public mind. ] was here in Wash
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-03-12

A book of receipts for all kinds of
cookery, which is specially valuable for
use upon the trail or in the camp, is
published by the Royal Baking Powder
Company, of New York. The receipts
are thoroughly practical, and the meth
DDS are carefully explained, so that
the inexperienced may, with its aid,
readily prepare everything requisite
for good, wholesome meal, or even
dainties if he has the necessary ma
terials. The matter is in compact
though durable form, the whole book
weighing but two ounces. Under a
special arrangement, this book will be
sent free to miners or others who may
desire it. We would recommend that
every one going to the klondil1e pro-
cure copy. Address the Royal Baking
Powder Co., New York.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-03-12
Her CENT. Remindsr.

Grace" he began, "between you and
me-
Bob, she interrupted, between you
and me there should be nothing"
And what could he do, in face of this,
but move up TO her end or the sofa?--
Ainslee's Magazine.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-03-12
GeninIity.

A quality often found in men whose
whole mental and physical organiza-
tions are kept vigorous by diligence
and temperance, and in simple minded
men who love fun and comfort without
falling into vice or folly.-Judge.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-03-12
Torpedo Squadron WIN Not Visit Cuba

London, March "a dispatch from
Madrid says the Spanish torpedo
squadron at Cadiz will not visit Cuba,
lowing to information received from
the United States and Gen. Blanco."
The Pals, in confirming the above
statement, says: Every one may be
assured that the squadron will neither
sail now or at any time in the future"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-03-12
May Sue, for $4,000 Damages.

Troy, March 9.-It is rumored that
the widow of Walter Green, the negro
who died from the effects of 2S whis-
kies few days ago, is preparing to
sue Allen Dunlap, who furnished the
drinks to her husband, for $40, 900 dam
anaE
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-03-12
A HistorIcnI Nose Pulling.

The only official from the white house
who ever had his nose pulled in the
capitol was a son of President Adams.
The incident is narrated in the Wash
ington Telegraph, a newspaper which
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-03-12
Kent RunnInr.

"Their marriage was a runaway
match, wasn't it?"
"Twice. He first ran away with her
and then ran away from her."-N. Y.
Evening journal.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-03-12
Fnnr Men nnrlad AlLxe.

Galena, Kan, March 9.-Ernest
Wright, William Walker, son Of
Walkers and an unknown miner were
buried alive Tuesday afternoon by the
caving in of mine on the bonanza
grounds.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-03-12
Clrcumstanees Alter Tempera.

"TheA say Warmly's temper is abso
mtely uncomfortable"
We'll, that depends somewhat ON the
size of the other man. Chicago Jour
nal.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-05-28
AN UNFORTUNATE EDITOR.
Edissn's Experience In Newspaper Make
 ing Was Not a Happy One.

@dissn's Experience In Newspaper Make
 ing Was Not Happy One.
 In her life story of Edison Mrs. Sarah A. Tooley relates the following eon- corning the Wizard"
 Having been successful as a news seller, Edison lost no time in becoming an editor and publisher, and like Gar Tison:
 What need of helpY He knew how types wers
 aet.
 He had dauntless spirit and press.
 "True, Tom Edison s press only con- sisted of disused set of type purchased for nominal sum, and his combined printing office and editorial sanctum was dilapidated luggage van, but it possessed an advantage of which even Printing House square cannot boast-it was migratory. The van converted to this novel purpose was attached to the train on the Grand Trunk railway, and appropriately enough the paper was en- titled The Grand Trunk Herald.
 A further venture was Paul Pry, in which, if any one may be excused a pun, the editor 'pried' into things In too free a manner, and some individuals, incensed at his fun at their expense, dipped him into the river to cool his imagination. Further disaster followed when one day a phosphorous bottle up. set in his laboratory and nearly set the train on fire. The conductor promptly removed Edison and his apparatus, printing and chemical, to the platform at the next stopping place.
 1t was bitter moment, of which Edison cannot think without feeling over again the sense of utter hopelessness and desolation which came upon him when he saw the train whirling off while he stood alone and forsaken among his broken goods, his ear tin gling with a brutal box which injured his hearing for life. ,
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-05-28
DIDN'T RECOGNIZE GOULD.
Story of a Man Who Thought the FInan-
 cier Bunko Steerer.

Story of Man Who Thought the Finan-
 cier a Bunko Steerer.
 Once when the late Jay Gould went to Margaretyille, N. T., with his phy- sieian and private car, he called on his old friend George Decker, a retired merchant of the village, who was for merly clerk with Gould in Roxbury. Every one who knows Mir. Decker well calls him 'sG, " and this was what MT. Gould said to him:
 Hello, 'Gr I guess you know me this time, don't you?"
 A few years before Decker, while in New York on business one afternoon, was suddenly confronted on Broadway by dapper, black eyed little man, who grasped him by the hand, exolaiming ''How are you, Mir. Decker? am glad to see you. !"
 Mir. Decker looked the little man over from head to foot, and hurriedly an- swered:
 "Yes. so am I, but don't know you, sir. Good day. "
 But, hold up," said the other, "aren't you George Decker of Margaret ville?"
 "Oh, yes; that's all right, " respond cd Decker, "but I am in too great a hurry to be interviewed today, my friend You have struck the wrong man.
 Yes, perhaps, " said the little man. "but my name is Jay Gould. Don't you know me?'
 "Jehosaphati" exclaimed Decker. ''I took you for a confidence man. Phil Rdelphia Press.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-05-28
TennYson and Rirds.

Agnes Weld, a niece of Tennyson, speaks thus of the poet in The Contem- porary Review: Much as Tennyson mo- ticed every individual tree and plant, bird life had still greater attraction for him. He was much touched by the fact that the caged linnet loses the red plumage from it's head and breast at the first mott after it's captivity, and never regains them, and he thought of devoting 8 whole poem to the deep yearning for liberty of which this was the sign and type. And one reason he climbed almost daily, when at Fresh water, to the summit of the Beacon down was because he loved to watch the wild, free flight of the sea gulls cir. cling around its lofty oliffR