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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-03-23
LATER NEWS.


In anticipation of the probable in
crease of the capital stock of the Hart
ford Comm Life Insurance Co., the
directors have directed dividend of
100 per cent. The dividend is wholly
from the. surplus belonging to the
stockholders.
Secretary Root has authorized Gen.
Davis at San Juan ito give employment
upon public works to surplus labor in
Porto Rico.
Twenty-four peasants We're drowned
on the Goth by the capsizing of a boat
in which they Were crossing the DAN
ube river from Kaloosa to Pays, Hun
gary.
The Jewett white lead works, at
Port Richmond, S. L., suffered TO the
extent of 100000 by fire on the Goth.
The company's plant consisted of six
stroyed, together with u large quanti-
ty of white lead.
Great excitement prevails in San Ja-
cinto, CAL, as it has been discovered
that part of San Jaciauto mountain has
slipped into subterianean cavern. A
territory covering GO acres was dis
lodged by the recent earthquake and
slipped $50 feet lower than it had pre-
viously stood for centuries.
Bernard NJ. Stanley, the street rail-
road millionaire. is dead at his home
in Newark, n. j., aged SO years. He
was at the head of the great North
Jersey Street Railway Co., which con-
trolls nearly every trolley line in five
counties.
Two men entered the First national
bank of Seattle, Wash, on the 10Th
and, seizing package of currency
estimated to con tain $4,000, made their
escape. One of the robbers talked to
the teller, while his accomplice passed
behind the counter and secured the
money.
The German government recently
sent an eNpeditionary force from
Kiao-Chou to lchou-Fu, China, for the
protection of American missionaries.
This force suppressed the rioters. ar
rested the ringleaders. who have been
punished. and taught the anti-f.reign
crusaders lesson.
Debate on the Porto Rican government and
tariff bill was resumed IN he senate on tho
2'th. Mr.. Morgan, OF Alabama, delivering an
address on the constitutional phases OF the bill
80. The house began consideration of the Loud
bill 10 restrict the character OF publications
entitled to pound rates as second class mnil
matter Before tho BIN was taken up Mr. Sui
Ear dem, N. " denounced the administrn-
tion in connect on with his resolution OF in
Quiry calling upon the war department for in
formation as TO what fortifcations were being
erected on the Canadian border by Grelt Brit
ain. ietter was read from Adjt Gen. Corbin
stating that our interests were not endangered
and the resolution was laid on the table
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-03-23

shipment unless accompanied by the
owner.
The senate defeated the series of
taxation bills introduced by Senator
Sheppard providing for quinquennial
apprpisements instead of decennial ap-
praisements.
Bills introduced: Making compul-
sory the teaching in the public schools
of the effects of narcotics and alcohol
upon the human system; to tax oleo-
margarine companies per cent. on
the amount of business; also taxing
manufacturers on their production; to
provide for n more secure plugging of
gas wells in coal fields, where the
mines are likely to be reopened.
House.-The general appropriation
bill was taken up in the house. After
few amendments correcting the
phraseology of the measure, the roll
was called and the bill passed unani-
mously.
The Gear general county officers
salary bill, with only % out of the SO
counties left, passed the house. In the
counties not eliminated from the bill
the officers will appoint their own dep
uties, the compensation of the latter
being fixed by the county commission
ers. Each official and deputy is requir-
ed to devote his entire time to the du-
ties of the office and monthly pay rolls
must he made out for approval of the
commissioners. All the costs shall be
covered into the treasury each month
and the official is required also to sub
NIT statement of all costs due and
unpaid. Sheriffs are to be reimbursed
for actual expenses while outside of
county on business and for caring for
prisoners confined in the county Jail.
The house bill authorizing village
councils to provide for the licensing of
vehicles and bicycles was defeated, as
was also senate bill increasing to $50
in municipalities and $40 in rural dis
tricts the allowance for burial OF in
digent soldiers, widows of soldiers and
army nurses.
Bills passed: Requiring assessors 10
collect the names and post Office ad
dress of all soldiers of the Mexican
war, war of the rebellion and the
Spanish-American war; providing for
the admission of girls 16 years of age
to the girls industrial home, and au-
thoriZing the governor to commit to
the home girls under IS who are SEN
fenced to the penitentiaI'y; authortz-
ing the sale of canal basin in Massil-
lon; providing that personal property
shall be listed at its true value in
money, instead of face value of notes,
stocks, bonds, etc; to amend the col
lateral inheritance tax so as TO eX-
empt from its provision property
transmitted to this state under the
interstate laws; requests, devises,
transfers or conveyances to the state
or to municipal corporations or char
liable institutions; to permit the en-
ployment of minors over ii years of
age in the mines during vacation; to
permit the killing of dogs found kill
ing or worrying animals or fowls.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-03-23
MINOR NEWS ITEMS.

A national congress of mothers is to
be held at Des Moines, Ia, May 21-25.
Boston is agitating the question of
prohibition of ringing church bells.
The department of agriculture will
plant 100000 rubber trees in the Ha-
waiian islands.
At Lady Lansdowne's concert in Lon
don Nine. Patti is said to have worn
diamonds worth over 81 100000.
More than $30,000,0O0 worth of TIM
ber was destroyed in the recent forest
fires in the state of Washington.
The foreign commerce of the port of
Boston last year aggregated $l90, 1885,
900, surprising all previous records.
Gen. John j. Elwen, a hero of the
civil war, died at Cleveland, o. His
military service extended from 1861 to
1866.
Commander Richard Wainwright has
assumed his new duties as superintend-
ent of the naval academy at Annapolis,
Md.
Gov. Smith, of Vermont. owns n pri.
vate locomotive. 1t is fitted with lux
urious accommodations for eight pas
sengers.
There is scheme to construct n di-
rect railroad from New York to Chi
cago, saving 3Go miles and making the
distance in 16 hours.
AS chairman of the board of direct
ors of the New York Central railroad,
Chauncey Depew draws the snug sal
airy of 100000 annually.
1t is understood that the north half
of the Colville Indian reservation, in
Washington, will be thrown open for
settlement about May /.
Oriental advices state that permis-
sion to do general business in Japan
has been refused GO foreign insurance
companies, most of them American.
The next Vermont legislature will be
asked to appropriate money for n
statue of Justin S. NORTH, to be placed
in the statuary hall of the capitol at
Washington.
Queen Victoria has more living de-
scendants than any other monarch in
Europe. She has seven surviving chill
| dren, 80 grandchildren and 33 great
grandchildren.
Rev. Edwin a. Schell has sued Rev.
Joseph F. Berry and Rev. H. c. Jen-
| nings. of Chicago. and Rev. Charles
Parkhurst, of Boston. for $4,000 for
forcing him from the Epworth league
etarvshin
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-03-23
Pay. No Premium on Currency.

Washington, March 21.-The treas
ury department is flooded with letters
quoting from various newspapers, to
the effect that the department is pay
ing a premium on certain 81 silver GER
tificates. with the number 21 on the
back, series OF 1899, on account of the
plates from which the certificates
were printed having been stolen from
the bureau of engraving and printing.
This statement is taken from green
goods" circulars issued by dealers in
counterfeit notes. None of the plates
has been stolen. The government
neither pays nor receives premium up
on any of it's issues of coin or paper
currency.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-03-23
Would Discipline Certain Members

Hazleton, Pa, March 21.-The Cen
trail Pennsylvania Methodist Episcopal
conference has instructed it's delegates
to the general conference in Chicago
to vote for an amendment to the disci-
pline of the church placing members
of the Methodist church who sign ap-
plications for liquor licenses and Meth
odist lawyers who plead for the grant
ing of the same, under the same disci-
pline as is provided for in the case of
church members who rent property
for snloon purposes.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-03-23
Wrecked In Half Moon Bay.

San Francisco, March 21.-Thc Brit
ish ship City of Florence, bound from
Iquique for San Francisco with a car
go of nitre, is ashore at Half Moon
bay within 220 yards of the scene of
the wreck of the ship New York,
which went ashore near Half Moon
bay two years ago. The vessel is a
total wreck and is breaking up fast.
The crew were rescued by the steamer
Alert
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-03-23
To California Quickly and Comfort-
ahlY

Western Line. "The Overland Limited"
leaves Chicago daily $3.50 p. NJ, arrives San
Francisco the afternoon of third day, and
Los Angeles next morning, No change Of
cars. All meals in dining cars. Buffet,
smoking and library cars, with barber. Tho
best of everything" The Pacific Express"
class and through tourist sleepers to Califor-
MIA. Personally conducted excursions every
Thursday. All agents sell tickets via Chi
cago & Northwestern R'y. For full in
formation and illustrated pamphlet apply to
w. b. Kniskern, % Fifth ave, Chicago, Ill.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-03-23
DOMESTIC.


President Mckinley has affixed his
signature to the financial BILL thus
making it law of the land
The Armstrong steel works at
Flint, Mich, were burned, the loss be-
ing S15O,Ooo.
G. b. Cones .S Son, manufacturers of
clothing, suffered loss of $15o,OO0 by
q fire at Indianapolis.
While insane in Washington Olof
Pallesen killed his wife, murdered
Julia Hengesbach. the three-year-old
daughter of Charles F. Hengesbach, n
nail carrier, and fatally wounded the
;hild's mother.
Henry +. Corbett, charged with as
sault and intent to kill Rev. David b.
Cheney in Racine, Wis, was found not
guilty by jury.
The plant of the Davenport Qa.)
Canning company was destroyed by
fire, the loss hcing Sl50,00o.
j. S. PETER, aged 30, son of w. A.
PETER, eX-United States senator from
Kansas, committed suicide in Kansas
City. He left n note saying he was
tired of life.
Gov. Tanner has designated Friday,
April 81, as "Arbor day" in Illinois.
At Miamisburg, o., fire destroyed the
big Rothschild tobacco warehouse, the
loss being $150,OOO.
The project of forming gigantic
combination of manufacturers of
thrashing machines has failed.
A monument dedicated by citizens of
Key West, Fla. to the dead heroes of
the battlcship Maine was unveiled.
James Saunders and Ezra Fleming,
travelling statesmen, were found frozen
to death in the snow at Liberty Cor
ner, N. j.
Alfred Gregory, wealthy farmer
bt,asslf. They leave six children. A
quarrel caused the crime.
The Standard Oil company disbursed
$23,0000Oo of dividends.
The Sans & Maxwell furniture fac
tory at Pentwater, Mich, was burned
the loss being 100000.
Heavy snowstorms occurred in Texas,
Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama.
she exchanges Mt the leading clear
ing the week ended on the 10th aggre-
gated $1,611 ,o2o,647, against 81 ,694,-
726,5So the previous week. The de-
crease compared with the correspond
ing week of 1889 was 1874.
There We're 1913 business failures in
the United States in the seven days
ended on the 10th, against POS the week
previous and 1s9 in the corresponding
period of 1889.
One person was killed and five others
were fatally injured by gasoline ex-
plosion at the house of James Weaver
in Columbus, o.
King Martin, negro, was hanged at
Kaufman, Tex, for criminal assault on
a white woman.
Gen. Joe Wheeler arrived in Wash
ington from Manila.
The Mohawk Valley hotel block a1
Mohawk, N. Y, was burned, and all
the town records were destroyed.
Admiral Watson has been ordered
TO send one of his warships to Taku,
China, to protect American mission
aries.
The New York supreme court de-
clarcd combinations to control prices
OF Decessaries of life unlawful.
The Topeka Capitals success under
Rev. Mr.. Sheldon win lead to the in
corporation of some of his ideas into
the paper
Nearly 1000 additional officers will
be needed to man American ships in
commission and under construction.
Three married sisters at Mendham,
n. j., within little over three hours,
ench gave birth to twins.
Extremely cold weather prevailed in
Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and
-Hnnesota. the thermometer ranging
r IN to IA degrees below zero.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-03-23
Gotha,,,,s Debt.

New York, March 21.-Comptroller
Coler has made public a statement of
the city debt on February 3. The to-
tai gross funded debt was 1885,, $3.50,
the net $25s,312. .4s4, and the net bond
ed debt $25S, S,34O,0S4.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-03-23
Goes to the Grand Jury.

New York, March 21.-Justice Furs-
man yesterday made decision in the
Sapho case. directing that it be sub
mitted to the grand jury. II indict-
ments are found the defendants will
be tried by jury.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-03-23
killed by n Jealous WIG.

Chicago, March 21.-Thrse hours
after the shooting yesterday of Annie
Strother, cashier in restaurant on
Twenty-second street, Mrs. Charles
Smith, % years old. wife of saloon
keeper, was arrested and made con-
fession, saying she had shot Miss
Strother because the latter had taken
her husbands love.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-03-23

The mother of a little three -yearold had
been away from home overnight, and on her
return asked:
And how did my little girl get to sleep
last night without mammal
oh, she replied, papa twied to sing to
me like 'ou does an / dis went to sleep veal
ttwick so touldn't hear him. Cincinnati
Enquirer.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-03-23
A Probable ResnIt

Askit-What will be the result of these
Kansas editors and preachers changing
places?
Telit-The people will put pumpkins in
the contribution plates and pay subscrip-
tions in suspender buttons - Baltimore
American.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-03-23

This is one of the little things that
count" as the lecturer in the dime museum.
remarked in introducing the mathematical
infant prodigy.-Town Topics.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-03-23

For Whooping Cough, Piso's Cure is q
Iuccessfui remedy,-M. p. Dieter. 81 Throop
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-03-23

Don't give up a bill for lost. The fellow
may get married and make it good.-Wash-
ington Ua.) Democrat.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-03-23

Cure your cough with Hale's Honey Of
Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-03-23

To Cure n Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets AID
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-03-23

When a man has day to himself he can't
recall any of the things he longed to je
when he was busy.-Atchison Globe.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-03-23
Spring Hunnors
of the Blood

Come to a certain percentage of all the
people. Probably rs per cent. Of these
people are cured every year by Hoods
Sarsaparilla, and we hope by this adj
vertisement to get the other. .25 per
cent. to take Hoods Sarsapafflla. It
has made more people well, effected
more wonderful cures than any other
medicine in the world. Its strength
as blood purifier is demonstrated by
its marvellous cures of
6orofula Salt Rheum
ScaId Head Boiis, PImpiee
All kinds of Hunor Psoriasis
Blood Poisoning Rheumatism
catarrh Malaria, Eto.
All of which are prevalent at this sea.
son.
You need Hoods Sarsaparilla now.
1t will do you wonderful good.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-03-23
Hoods :
SarsapariIIa
Went to sleep Quickly.

Ii Americas Greatest Blood Medicine
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-03-23


were introduced, one of which pro-
vides that pupils IN all grades
of school from third year to
second year in high school
shall be instructed as to the effect of
ten weeks each year; increasing Dow
liquor tax to $500,
Columbus, March 0.-Senate.-Bills
passed: Making it misdemeanor for
a person to reproduce dramatic and
musical composition without first hav-
ing secured the consent of the author.
1t provides a penalty of $500 fine and
six months imprisonment, or both;
authorizing Greene county to issue
100000 in bonds for n new court
house; giving probate courts authority
to order sale of property held in trust
by receivers appointed by probate
court; providing that foreign benefi-
cial associations seeking to do business
in this state shall be subject to such
regulations as may apply to Ohio COM
panies in the state IN which such for
eign corporations may hold their char
ter; requiring that township trustees
In enforcing the two-day work law
shall assign owners of property to
work upon the roads adjoining their
premises; to require the division of
funds upon the formation of special
and village school districts; providing
that jurors can only be excused for
good cause shown in open court; ~.-
quiring that jurors shall be ex-
cused from service only upon good
cause shown in open court; providing
that railroad and other transportation
companies shall not accept game for
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necessary to enlarge the present edi
NEW CROMWELL LINER.

The Proteus. another handsome
steamship has just been completed for
the Cromwell Line by the Newport
News. Ship Building and Dry Dock
Company. She is n combined paasen-
ger and freight steamer and under the
command of Capt. T.. V. eager. the
commodore of the fleet. made her build
ers' trial trip Saturday.
The proteus left the yard at $50
o'clock Saturday morning and returned
at 40 O'clock in the Afternoon, spend
ing some hours without the capes test
ing her engines and gear and sea-gonG
qualities. No attempt was made to
speed the ship. The trial trip was in
every way satisfactory.
Among those who were aboard was
General Superintendent w. a. Post of
the yard, Mr.. Horace See, the designer
of the vessel, and Mr. w. c. Foley, as
sistant superintendent of hun construc-
ton.
The Proteus will leave for New York
on her maiden voyage at sea proba bly,
In a week or ten days. Shortly after
that, as soon as she is provisioned. she
will sail on her first trip to New Or
leans.
DESERTERS FROM KENTUCKY.
Chief Police HARDWOOD has been noti-
fed to look ont for William Jabbecnek,
landsman; Charles Hewett marine. and
John Foster. fireman, all of the battle
ship Kentucky. having deserted from
the vessel Desertions from this ship
are OF frequent occurrence. The men
coming ashore and filing up with whis-
key, do not show up on their vessel
The police are called upon almost daily
to look out for deserving sailors or
marines. and freqcnuy the officers do
arrest the boys and hold them for the
naval authorities.
WILL PLAY CHESS.
Newport News have challenged the
chess players OF Hampton to play them
a series OF games. The Hampton play
ers have accepted the challenge. Dr.
Boutelle, DR.. Picker and Rev. C. w.
Wood will be Hiamptons representa-
tives. The result OF the contest is
awaited with great interest
THE WEEKS EXPORTS.
The following is the custom export
for last week. which in variety and
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-29
Police court Trial and judgement.

Judge Andy E. Calhoun of the police
court of Atlanta. Ga. recently passed a
sentence of much importance TO dyspep-
tics. Here 1t is:
81 am a great sufferer from nervous
sick headache and have found no remedy
so effective as Tyners Dyspepsia Rem.
edy. Ii taken when the headache first
begins It invariably cures. "A. e. CAL
HOUN."
Price so cents per bottle. At all drug
gists. sent for price, express paid by
Tyner Dyspepsia Kennedy Co., 45 Mitchell
street. Atlanta Ga.
Send Five Cents in stamps 10 paw post
age. for sample. FREQ.
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New York. May 2S.--It was published to-
day in Wall Street that at 4 meeting 10
be held on june. 9 of the Norfolk and
Western railroad directors. three and
possibly four members. of the board
would resign. Their places will be taken.
II is said. by Vice-Presidents Provost.
PuRh and Rca, OF the Pennsylvania rail
road. There Is also some talk of electins
James McCrea, first vice-president of the
Pennsylvania lines west OF Pittsburg, n
member OF the Norfolk and Western
board,
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School at Fort Monroe.
by Telegraph to Virginian-Pilot.)

Washington. d. c.. May 2S.-The War
Department announces that a school for
electrician sergeants has been established
at Fort Monroe, Va, as branch of the
artillery school Applicants for the posi-
ton OF electrician sergeant must be
under 20 years of age, OF good character
and unmarried. and may be from the
army or from civil life.
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FROM RICHMOND AND OTHER PARTS OF VIRGINIA
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
EXERCISES AT THE
UNIVERSITY-ADDR BY
RICHMOND BOY.

Especial to virginian- Pilot.)
University OF Virginia, May 26.-The
memorial exercises conducted under the
auspices of the Ladies' Confederate
Memorial Association Of Charlottes-
vile, were held at the beautiful ceme-
terry near the University Friday even
Ing. The usual program was CARRIED
out, the main feature being the address
delivered by Mr.. r. c. Nelson, of Rich
mond, Va Mr.. Nelson spoke very elo-
quently and in the words of Cant. Mi
ca3ah Woods. master OF ceremonies. I'D
IN the most tasteful manner he had yet
heard at any of their exercises.
After the exercises the graves and
large monument, "Fhtch stands in the
center, were beautifully decorated with
flowers OF various KINDS.
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TOBACCO MAN DEAD.

Mr.. John II. Neimyer. for eighteen
years manager OF the ]. 3. Pace To-
bacco Company, died after Il long ill
ness ait dis residence No. 1014 West
Grace street Saturday night
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