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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-11-03

But the man is no relative of his vic
tim, and is an American. He lives
In Oakland, Cal, and his address is 1925
East Twelfth street.
But this is how it happened:
"Itwas when we were both boys" said
Mr.. Miller, the other day, that the
prince and myself fell to blows. Every
thing runs to knock-outs these days.
and we were then in advance of our
times, so when the smoke of the battle
cleared away there was no question as
to who had won.
"He was out of it and had done for
q member of the royal family, and a
future king of England.
Eat the time was visiting my uncle,
who then lived in old Porto Bolo, the
famous little Scottish pottery town on
the south coast of the Firth of the
Forth.
"One day I was riding out on dom
key, and the young prince was walking
by on foot when we chanced to meet,
and trouble followed. The prince, like
any other boy of pugnacious qualities,
approached me, and, catching me by the
leg, pulled me from the saddle.
''In those days 1 was a fighter, and
before the youngster knew just what
struck him had landed some good left
swings and he was all but out when
his tutor, who accompanied him, came
up from the rear to his rescue.
'I must say that the prince showed
pluck and good fighting qualities. He
fought we'll and got the first fall in his
favor by pulling me off the donkey,
which landed me on my back in the
dust of the middle of the road.
But 1 was stronger, bigger, older
and more experienced, too, no doubt,
and for the rest of the time all the
honors were safely mine.
at is not on record just what hap
pened to me after it was all over, but
have just hazy recollection of a meet
ing with my aged uncle that ended in
disaster for me.
THAT fight, none the less, made the
prince of Wales my friend for life. He
never forgot it, and often tells the story
and laughs over it now.
Long after that meeting in boyhood
he happened to learn that was in need
of financial aid, and he lost no time in
sending me check for princely sup
have his kind letter to this day, and
am not likely to part with it. Itrefert
jokingly to our little mix-up.' We have
met several times since then, and the
prince always buys the wine, after Sc
curing from me solemn promise tc
fight fair"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-11-03
TWO HEROES.
Daring of Two ColOrcd Men on
Burning GunbOat in the south
ern Blockade.

In 1864 vessel built for the South
American fruit trade was bought by the
United States government, and remod-
eled into gunboat for the southern
blockade. Its commander was Capt.
Ransom, "the hero of Grand Gulf" and
in honor of his special acts of bravery
at the taking of that place, the boat
was rechristened the Grand Gulf.
The crew of 26O men was made up
of many nationalities, including one
Chinaman, two Manilamen, and about
half dozen negroes. Two of the ne
groes were from the island of Jamaica,
Lyman Hyde, a mulatta, and Henry
Jackson, full-blooded African; men
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-11-03

THEY SIOOD UPON THE SCAtt OLD.
duty to God and country rises above
every other motive. 1 cannot be a
traitor"
To the credit of the woman he loved
be it said that she ceased to urge him,
and soon passed from his presence with
eye undimmed, after assuring him of
her increased admiration for him in
view of his evident devotion to his duty.
The day of execution was not long de-
layed. To the young captain was. AS
signed the sad duty of pulling the lever
which was to send the soul of his new
found friend into eternity. Together
they stood upon the fatal scaffold.
Once again the captain, with voice
tremulous with emotion, urged Davis
to give the desired information and
save his life. The doomed man hung
his head moment and his lips We're
seen to move in silent prayer. Then,
raising his head, he firmly answered:
''If / had thousand lives l would
lose them all here before would be-
tray my friends or the confidence of my
informer."
Stout hearts were moved by the hero
ism of the man, and tears stole un-
hidden into eyes of strong men. Re-
1uctantly the lever was sprung, and the
brave soul of Sam Davis went to meet
his God.-New Voice.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-11-03
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BRAVE CONFEDERATE SPY.
He Was silent on the scnfTold Though
Confession Would Have
Saved Him.

One of the purest and bravest men l
knew, says Rev. c. L. w. Dobbs, dur
ing the war for the union, was Sam
Davis, famous confederate scout, who
laet his death on the scaffold at Pulaski,
Tenn, in the summer of 1864. His MEM
ory is cherished in middle Tennessee as
THAI of martyr patriot. Davis was
one of the most reliable and daring
scouts in the southern ranks, and to
him were committed some of the most
dangerous missions within the federal
lines. In executing one of these pc
culiarly hazardous expeditions he was
captured and thrown into a military
prison. Some incriminating papers
were found upon him-papers the au-
thor of which was quite important to
ascertain. He was summarily tried by
court-martial and sentenced to die upon
the scatfold.
Davis was placed in charge of n
young captain of about the same age
as his prisoner. Between the two there
developed a congeniality which rapid
ly ripened into mutual esteem and
friendship. The young captain was au-
thorized to offer life and freedom to
Davis if he would reveal the source of
the information contained in the in
eliminating papers.
81 cannot be false to my comrades or
to friends of our cause within the union
lines" was his UNMARRIED and decided an
swer."
Again and again was he importuned
to save his life by divuiging the names
of his confederates. To all such i'm
portunity he heroicaHy turned deaf
car, declaring his determination to die
with the secret buried in his bosom.
Perhaps the severest test of his cour-
age was when his afIianced, a lovely
young woman of northern Alabama,
found her way through the union lines
and was accorded an interview with
her condemned lover. They were per-
mitted private interview. Even to the
loved one he positively refused to yield
the coveted information. She pleaded:
Sam, if you love me and your dear
old mother weeping for you at home,
1 beg you to save your life"
Il do love you, jamie, and my heart
is breaking almost as / think of moth
er, but" His voice quivered and ut
terance almost failed him, but he quick
ly recovered his composure and firmly
finished his sentence: There are occa'
sions and circumstances when ones
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-11-03
Chinese visiting Cards.

The Chinese carte-de-visite is a great
curiosity, consisting of large sheet
of bright scarlet paper and bearing the
name of the owner in very large let
ters, the larger the better. The paper
is folded ten times and the name is
written on the right-hand lower cor
ner, prefXed thus: "Your unworthy
friend, who bows his head and pays
his respects" ""Your very stupid byoth-
err" or something to that effect" In
place of "Yours truly" Your stupid"
is written on the Chinese card. The re-
turn of these cards to the visitor is con-
sidered etiquette. They are too costly
for general distribution. So it is neces-
,sary that each card should do duty sew
.eral times.--Chicago Chronicle.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-11-03
ALWAYS A HERO.
When n Lieutenant In the Civil War
Admiral Dewey Did Heroic
Work.

Col. Jim" Morgan, now a resident of
Washington, was a famous confederate
leader, and he was one of the officers
who, after the loss of the cause for
which they fought so hard, went to
Egypt and enlisted in the service of the
khedive. Said he the other day:
Its odd that people didn't know
that hero before. We, of the old confed-
eracy, knew it long ago. Don't you rP
member how the United States ship
Mississippi was run down by one of our
ships and sunk? Well, Dewey was n
lieutenant on board her, and he and his
gun crew stood by the gun he had in
charge until the vessel was almost un-
der water. In fact, the water was up
to the muzzle of the gun when the last
shot was fired. Then, because it was
too late to escape in any other way, the
future victor of Manila got out through
n portfolio and swan for it.
"Why, Dewey was always hero"
continued the colonel. I'm his class at
the naval academy he was always at
the top of everything, except in his
studies. He was splendid athlete, a
boxer and fencer. One thing he hated
like the devil does holy water was n
bully. Though far from bsing quarrel
some himself, he would hm,t a fight
with any fellow who attempted 10 I'M
pose upon his interiors in physical
strength, Any town boy who developed
u reputation as bully was suT~ to fall
foul of George Dewey, and to get a
licking, too. 1 don't think h> was ever
beaten in fight."-N. Y. Journal.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-11-03
FAVORED BY LONG.
Secretary of the Navy Is Anxious to
See the Merchant Marine of
Country Built Up.

Cleveland, O., Oct. 2s.-Secretary of
the Navy Long, in letter to local
paper, says he is heartily in favor of
the upbuilding of the merchant marine
and presents three reasons for favoring
the same, as follows:
First-By reason of the financial return
which would follow from carrying our
constantly increasing exports.
Second-From the increased business II
would give our shipyards, and
Third-Because 1t would furnish re-
serve of seamen upon which the navy
could draw in case of war.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-11-03
HE WHIPPED WALES
A Californian In Probably the Only.
Man Who Ever Met II. n. II. In
Open Fight.

There is probably only one man in the
world who can boast of having whippedi
the prince of Wales with any degree
of honesty. This is not because his roy
al highness would be very hard to whip,
but it is fact that but one man, and
one woman have ever accomplished the
feat, which is impossible even for Jim
Jeffries, the worlds champion.
The woman is Queen Victoria and the
man, says the Philadelphia Press, is Mr..
James Miller.
With the woman we are not, in the
nature of things, so much interested.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-11-03
Price of Coal Advanced.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Oct. 2S.-Prices of
coal have been advanced about is cents
a ton. The Pittsburgh Coal company,
the railroad combination, has made
this official announcement to the trade,
1t was unexpected at this time, as the
rumor current several days ago that
an advance was TO be made was Off.
cia1y denied. No reason is given for
the advance.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-11-03

1t grows on vines which closely re.
semble in appearance cucumber vines
Each of the vegetable rags grows i'm
side a case which looks like green
gourd, 1s or 20 inches long. The rag
proper is primarily intended as n sup
port for the seeds of the plant. When
unfolded it is five inches wide by foot
long. II is of loose and somewhat
rough texture, more nearly resembling
trash than any other manufacturer
fabric. The vegetable wash cloth h
Iiid to possess the desirable property
O2 making the skin smooth and soft
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-11-03
a city Flooded.

Newbern, n. c., Nov. 1.-The terrific
gales which blew here Tuesday morn
ing drove the tide higher by two feet
than it has ever previously been. The
city was flooded and small boats were
placed in the streets TO allow passage.
Many tons of salt and sugar in bags
melted and ran into the river.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-11-03
Rescued 90 ProapeetorS.

Seattle, Nov. 1.--After cruise in
Alaskan waters as far north as Point
Barrow, the revenue cutter Bear re-
turned to Seattle yesterday. She had
30 sick and destitute prospectors.
gathered up at various north Land
points. .-.-..---.-..
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-11-03
Hurricane mt Santiago.

Santiago de Cuba, Oct. 3O.-After five
days of continuous transforms a ter
rife hurricane from the southeast
swept over Santiago Sunday, causing
much destruction. Twelve houses were
wrecked and others badly damaged.
The unprecedented rainfall continues
Telegraph wires are down and ii is inn
possible for vessels to enter or leave
the harbor.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-11-03
THE WASH-RAG PLANT.
1t Grows ON Vines Like Cucumberl
and Is One of Ohio'A AEricuI-
tural Products.

Ohio, which ranks first in the produc-
tion of politicians, is also proud of its
great wash-rag crop, which is just COM
ing on the market for 1899. The. Ohio
wash or dish rag is vegetable product
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-11-03
Capt. Ludlow i. Retired.

Washington, Nov. Capt. Nicoll
Ludlow has been retired with tho
rank of rear admiral in the navy, on
his own application after 80 years
service. and under the terms of the
personnel bill comforting one grade in
rank in case OF such retirement.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-11-03
His DencrIntion.

Mrs. Hoon-How did the defaulting
cashier of the Pettyville bank look?
Hoon--I never saw him, but he is de-
.scribed as being six feet tall and $l2,-
900 short.-Judge.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-11-03
Rebels RepuIsed Again.

Manila, Oct. 2s.-Gen. Young's col.
umn, which left San Isidro Friday
morning at daybreak, moving north
ward in the direction of Santa Rosa,
encountered the enemy strongly in
trenched just beyond the Tuboatin
river. A brisk fight ensued and the
rebels were repulsed. Two Americans
were killed and one wounded. Pursuit
was impossible on account of the
width and depth of the stream.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-11-03
Death of FIorencc Mnrrynt.

London, Oct 2S.--Fiorence Marryat
(Mrs. Frances Lean), the well-known
authoress, died in London Friday morn
ing.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-11-03
Elected of GIaagow UnIveraity

London, Oct. 3o.-Lord Rosebery has
been elected rector of Glasgow uuiver
sity by $50 votes to SIS votes cast tal
Lord Kelvin
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-11-03
Where 1t nnlongs.

A guard chain should always be on the
watch.-Chicago Daily News.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-11-03

But the man is no relative of his vic
tim, and is an American. He lives
In Oakland, Cal, and his address is 1925
East Twelfth street
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-05-12
LIST OF LOSSES,
Otis Reports Name, OF Two Kansans
Killed and Twelve Wounded.


Killed and Twelve Wounded.
WASHINGTON, May S.-General OTIS
reports the following casualties in the
fighting at San Tomas, most of which
have been announced in press dis
patches:
Killed: Twentieth Kansas-May 4,
Company G, Second Lieutenant Will
lam A. McTaggart; Company II, Pri-
vate Merton Martin Az Wilcox.
First Nebraska-Company G, Pri-
vate james Spiory; Company L, Pri-
vate William Belden.
First Montana-Company X, Private
Thorna Scallon.
Wounded: Twentieth Kansas-Gen-
eral Frederick Funston, hand, moder-
ate; G, Captain William S. Albright,
thigh, moderate: Sergeant Major Cas-
sius Warner, hand, moderate; D, Ser
geant Joseph Robinson, leg, slight;
h, Corporal S.. Eliex Allison, foot,
slight; II, Benjamin Oliver, thigh,
slight; c, Frank Sample, head, severe;
Privates William Lantechen, knee, Sc.
we're; T, William McDougal, shoulder,
severe; Fl, William Davidson, leg, Sc
we're; I, Christopher Clapp, Jr., chest,
severe; band, Benjamin Councilman,
lung, severe.
Engineer corps-Private Fred II.
Buttner. head. severe.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-05-12
CARNEGIE QUITS BUSINESS.
Sells Out to Frick and Associates fs
S15O,OOO,OOO.

t'SAAo coS - AAS "uu ~"
S15o,OOO,O00.
New YORK, May s.-Mr. II. c. Fr:cl
has made the following statement:
1.-The current rumors that the Car.
II. G. Frick Coke company contem
plated combination with other steel
interests were wholly u%nfounded.
What was in contemplation, and what
is now practically consunmated, is
the alnalgamation into one corporate
organization of all the properties and
interests of the Carnegie Steel com.
pany, limited, and the H. c. Frick
Coke company and their subsidiary
and allied organizations.
practically the only change in the
situation will be the retirement OF
Mr.. Andrew Carnegie from the organ.
i%zation, he having sold to his partners
his entire interest; Mr.. Carnegie's in.
tention being to give his entire time
in the future to the prosecution of his
great philanthropic work"
The Times says: THE entire inter-
est of Andrew Carnegie in the Carne
gle Steel company has been purchased
by the co-partners in the business,
with II. c. Frick at their head. The
exact figures which represent the pur-
chase price could not be learned. 1t is
said. however, the price is over $780,
1900, and entirely satisfactory to
Mr.. Carnegie. 1t is understood that
one OF the stipulations of the sale is
that the new company shall retain tho
name of h present concern.
The former co.partners Of Mr..
Carnegie. thirty-two in all, propose to
retain the interests which they had
individually, as members of the orig
NAL Carnegie Steel company, and to
offer for sale to the public the shares
which they have acquired from Mr..
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-05-12
MOORE is FOUND GUILTY,
Convicted of Murder In the First Do.
gree for Killing His ChIIdren

Convicted of Murder In the First Do.
gree for Killing His Children.
H HUTCHINSON, Kan, May s.-The
trial of John Moore, who killed his
five children here May 90, ended last
night. At o'clock the jury brought
in a verdict of guilty of murder in the
first degree. Moore did not manifest
the slightest emotion when the verdict
was read. All during the trial, even
when the narrowing details Of the
children's crushed skulls and cut
threats were dwelt upon, Moore's face
wore a look of stolid Indifference.
An exciting event followed immedi-
ately. The sheriff started with Moore
to the Jail and in a moment several
shots were fred and the crowd rushed
down, thinking that a mob had been
raised. The fact was that Moore had
jumped from the sherif's hold and ran
at the top of his speed. The officer
emptied his revolver without hitting
Moore, and a large crowd gave pur-
suit. Moore was captured at the
home of his father.in-law, where he
fought like a tiger for several mo-
ments. He vas overpowered and
taken to iail.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-05-12
A KANSAS OFFICER KILLED.
Otis Reports MoTaggarts Death-AI.
bright Wounded

Otis Reports MoTaggart's Death-AI-
bright Wounded
WASHINGTON, May G.-The War de-
partment has received the following
:ablegram from General Otis:
"MANLA, May 6-Adjutant General,
Washington: Following casualties at
San Tomas yesterday: One officer,
Lieutenant Toggert (McTaggcrt),
Twentieth Kansas, and four enlisted
men killed; three officers, twenty-five
enlisted men wounded. Among the
wounded General Funston, hand,
slight.
"Lawton reports capture Of over
10000 bushels rice; 265 IONS sugar at
Balinag. Values of subsistence cap
trrcd at Malolos ST, 500, QUO. Large
captures of rice and corn belonging to
enemy at other points.
Insurgents destroyed by fire yes
terday town of San Tomas and last
evening fired city of San Fernando
Otis"
CoFFEYvILIE, Kan. May 6-Second
Lieutenant w. A. McTaggart of Com
pany G, Twentieth Kansas, killed yes
terday in the attack at San Tomas,
was a son Of the late Senator Dan Nc
Taggart, known all over Kansas. He
enlisted at Independence May 3, 1898,
and was chosen second lieutenant
unanimously.
Lieutenant McTaggart was q prin-
cipal in the Coffcyville schools. lie
was about "a years old. His mother,
who lives on u farm near Liberty, six
miles north of Coffcyvillc, received
the news OF her sons death by cable.
gram this morning.
Lieutenant McTaggart's sister is
now a teacher in the schools here.
His father was shot and killed two
years ago by Henry Sheesley, who re-
sented the sale of his property to
satisfy a judgment held by McTag-
CART. Sheesley was sentenced to five
years in prison for the killing.
LEAvENwonrn. Kan, May 6.-Cap-
tain William Albright, Company C,
Twentieth Kansas, is probably one of
the three officers wounded at San
Tomas yesterday, whose names Cen
eral Otis fails to mention. His mother
here received this cablegram from him
this morning:
Nothing serious. will"
Captain Albright was for the last
Twelve years in the banking business.
He was paying teller Of the Manufac-
turers' National bank when he en-.
listed in the army, in April. 1895.
While a student Albright was q
member OF q cadet company, and later
was captain of one of the companies
in the Leavenworth Light Infantry
battalion. He helped raise Company
G last year, and was elected captain.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-05-12
DYNAMITE FOR DYNAMITE,
General Merriam Talks About the Cor
ditiOnS In the CDur d'Alenes.

General Merriam Talks About the Con,
ditions In the Cpur d'Alenes.
WARDNER. Idaho, May Sat a con.
ference with Wardner business men
General Merriam declared against the
establishment of u new military post
in the Occur d'Alenes for the purpose
of keeping down the dynamiters. The
formation of a strong militia, he sug-
gested, would be the best means of
maintaining order after the present
riots are effectu ally quelled.
II have only adherence for such
conditions as exist here" said GEN
eral Merriam. II should rather live
under the tyranny of the Russian
monarchy than to live in terror of the
mob such as rules in the Occur
D'Alenes. 1 have tried in vain
co discover what motives prompt
men to such deeds of crime
as have marred the history of the
district. Since 1 cannot discover the
reasons l am forced to the belief that
the only way to quell these disturb
ances is by the aid of martial law, a
onc-man power, where gun shall be
met with gun and dynamite with dy.
Mantle. Nevertheless, there are grave
difficulties in the way of establishing
a permanent military post here
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-05-12
WORK FOR CUBAN ANNEXATION
1uarrels OF The Native Politicians Only
Hasten the Inevitable.

YAK
New YORK, May s.-The Cuban
American league is trying to pave the
way to the annexation Of Cuba by pro-
noting the study of the English Ian.
suage in the island and by
ing and assisting the efforts of the
annexationists in Cuba. According to a
letter received by President William
D. Mcdowell of the league, quarrels
and discussions among the indepen-
dents in Cuba will greatly aid the an.
aeSationists' work. Thousands of Gu
bans who are now afraid to declare
themselves will flock to the Hannexa-
lion standard as soon as assured that
lnder United States protection they
will be allowed to vote as they please.
Il received a few days ago a letter
from Carlos Yznaga, mayor of Trini-
lad" said Mr.. Mcdowell last night,
(which is very encouraging to the
cause of annexation. He says he is
glad to report that the cause of an
nexation to the United States is very
favorable and strange to say those are
helping it most who are the most
against it. These men belong to the
independent party and are continually
lighting among themselves.
M Yznaga goes on to say If you
are not in favor of independence they
consider you their personal enemy and
treat you as such, and even if you are
not safe from being roughly treated.
Maxine Gomez is an example. The
Did Autonomist party has given out
its war cry, autonomy with the United
States for the mother country. This,
Of course, means annexation"