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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-08-17
MINOR NEWS, ITEMS.

English army experiment with a BIZ
cycle corps as defensive force is pro-
nounced a success.
1t is stated that Germany will take
more first prizes at the Paris eXposi-
tion than any other nation.
Capitalists are planning to build a
400-mile railroad through the gold
fields of northwestern Alaska.
This month Iceland is celebrating
the ninth century of the introduction
of Christianity in the far north island.
After living with her husband for Al
years Topeka woman has discovered
that he is not her affinity and asks di-
vorce.
Fifty residents of Massillon, o., left
for Oklahoma, where they will take up
claims on government land and estab-
lish colony.
The American stage now boasts a
Herbert Standing, Will Rising, Will
liam Going, Cuma Running and a
Charles Rideing.
Methodist church leaders and So
cieties are pushing plans for word
wide revival to cover the first six
months of the new century.
Augustine, the chief of the Sequoia
Indians in California. died in San Diego.
He had ruled the tribe for 100 years,
and was reputed to be 1873 years old.
Forty-siX recruits for the United
States navy left Chicago for San Fran
cisco. They are all between the ages
of Is and II years, and come from all
sections of the west.
Two new life-saving stations are to
be established on Lake Michigan, one
at South Manitoba and the other at
Sleeping Bear point. There are now
20 stations on this lake.
Because of the number of cases of
leprosy in the Philippines has become a
menace to public health, Gen. MacAr-
thur has convened military board to
select an island on which they may be
isolated.
The comptroller of the treasury has
decided that common carrier is re-
sponsible for the loss of goods received
by it, even though such goods are not
accompanied bT bill of lading or ship
ping directions.
Work has begun in Baltimore on the
silver service for Rear Admiral Schley,
to be made from the silver coin cap
tured on the Spanish cruiser Cristobal
Colon. The cost, when completed, will
be about $4,000.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-08-17
FOREIGN,

London financiers are dazed by the
haste with which American capitalists
seized upon the British war loan.
Lord Roberts reported that he feared
the Beers had captured the Glands
river garrison.
Admiral Watson said in London the
United States was making slow but
sure progress in the pacifcation of the
Philippines.
The percentage of sick among our
soldiers in the Philippines amounts to
s.04, or less than one-twelfth of all the
troops.
European governments are planning
for the suppression of anarchists.
A Boer plot was discovered in Pre-
toria to kill all British officers and
make Lord Roberts a prisoner. The
ringieaders were in Jail.
The funeral of the late King Humbert
took place in Rome.
Two hundred Armen enians were massa-
cred by Turkish troops al spaghank.
Germany will send 10000 more
troops to China to cooperate with the
allies.
Yangtsun, an important strategic
point between Tientsin and Peking,
has been occupied by the allied forces
after a battle in which the American
troops lost GO men. 1t is believed in
Washington that the international
army, increased to $4,000 men, will
march on Peking August Is.
In dispatch TO Washington Minister
Conger gives new eviG Gslce of Chinese
duplicity and is told in reply that re-
lief is near. China appoints Ii Hung
Chang AS minister plenipotentiary to
arrange terms of peace. In massacre
at Yung-Kung all the native Caristians
were stoned. to death.
English papers commenting on the
bond issue say New York Is destined to
be the greatest money market in the
world.
Gen. Kruger denies that he contem-
plates surrender, and says the Beers
will continue guerrilla warfare for
years.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-08-17

Fifty-two cases Of yellow fever were
under treatment at Havana, 1s of the
victims being Americans.
Fifteen persons were killed and sew
eral fatally hurt by a train crashing
into an omnibus at Slatington, Pa.
c. II. II. Ferrell, an eX-employe of the
Adams Express company, confessed in
Columbus, o., 10 the murder of Mes
senger Lane on a Pennsylvania train
and said he committed the robbery so
he could wed.
Several persons were killed and 40
injured by the wrecking Of train at
Iowa, La.
Nine persons in the vicinity of New
York met violent deaths in a terrific
storm which put an end to the hot
weather and nine others were injured.
The first session of the Fifty-sixth
congress appropriated $40, ,45O, ,s6s.ss.
Since March II there has been a gain
of S7O,00O,00O in bank-note circulation.
Seattle (Wash.) will have a worlds
fair in 1904.
According to the secretary of agri-
culture there will be dollar wheat this
year and farmers are advised to feed
corn to stock.
Seventy-eight couples were married
at st. Joseph. Mich, breaking all pre-
vious Sunday records.
A tornado wrecked the Pittsburgh
(Pa.) Reduction company's aluminium
works, the loss being 100000.
S. c. Reighard, aged 5s killed his
wife. aged &c, in Toledo, o., and then
killed himself. Jealousy was the
cause.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-08-17
: N BRASKA
THE Land
PLENTY

.s.,,.I wonder why it is that so many
=. men spend their days working hard
f,on rented farms, barely making
; enough to get along, with no great
: prospect ahead of owning their
own homes, when within few
) hours journey is a land of plenty
! 5T-Nebraska-where all kinds Of
grain and fruit can be raised with
1.-THE least amount of labor; where
cattle, and hogs fed on corn bring
handsome profit; where the climate
is healthful and churches and
schools abound; where land is
cheap and can be bought on very
easy terms.
Think of this, and if you want
information about the country send
to, me for "The Corn Belt" a
!, beautifully illustrated monthly
paper that tells all about Nebraska,
], and also for "The West Nebraska
x Grazing Country" an interesting
illustrated booklet containing a.
large sectional map of Nebraska.
..-... On the first and third Tuesdays.
of each month during the balance,
of. this year cheap excursion.
tickets will be sold over our road
{ 10 Nebraska, so that people may go
" and see for themselves. Ask your
ticket agent about this.
l1 4I q. S. EuSTiS.
csnr Pass'r Aat. Q. q. q Q. r. U.
itgf'tsg CHICAGO. ILL.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-08-17
Lydia E. pinkham's Vegetable compound

helps women preserve
r'0Ns,sinesS of form and
freshness of face be-,
cause II makes their en-
fire female organism
healthy. II carries w0-
men safely through the
various natural crises
and IS the safeguard of
WOn,anrS health.
The truth about this
great medicine is told In
the letters from, women
being published In this
paper constantly.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-08-17
Tragedy at Toledo.

Toledo, o., Aug. 13.-Cal. Reighard,
driver of coal wagon, shot his wife,
she dying in few minutes, in little
candy store which she conducted. He
then went to their home and blew out
his brains. He was insanely jealous OF
her, and the pair frequently quarreled.
His age was SIS and hers was 2s. Three
small children of the pair are LEFT and
an older one of Reighard's by former
marriage.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-08-17
Noted Singer Dead.

Berlin, Aug. 13.--Franz Betz, the
well-known Wagnerian singer died In
Berlin Saturday.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-08-17
Pale
and
Weak
Women

Beauty and strength I'm
women vanish early I'm
life because Of monthly
pain or sOmo menstrual
ifreguIarify. Many suf-
fer silently and see their
best gifts fade away.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-08-17
Very Unsafe.


Celina, o., Aug. 13.-The jury dis
agreed in the trial of Mrs. Mollie
Quigg, indicted for first-degree MUIR
der in killing John II. Dilley,
wealthy lumberman, on the night of
March 20. The jury WIS out 80 hours.
All the indictments in the case are
now likely to be nolled.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-08-17
Population of InCfanapolis.

Indianapolis Ind, Aug. 13.-The Off
cial returns of the twelfth census will
show indianapolis to have population
of 16s,915, an increase OF 63,470 people
in the last ten years, or gain of co.,
per cent.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-08-17

e6j6ys enstard made from Burnham'a
OeaiIs sGnstard. just dissolve in hot mill,
and set away to harden. Indorsed by physi
clans as healthful and nutritious food TO
and Invalids. All Grocers are Civ
ing lOc. package free to a purchaser of
package of Burnham's Hasty Jellycon-ths'
finest Jelly preparation. Order to-day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-15
r1ORE MONEY FOR THE
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Common Council Takes Preliminary
Steps to Borrow the Needed
$4,000 on a Note.

The common council met in regular
session at s o'clock last evening,
President Kendrick in the chair. and a
quorum present.
President Kendrick read an invita-
tion from the Grand lodge. l. o. o. f.,
Of Rhode Island. TO the city council. TO
review the parade on June next; ac-
council.
Councilman Parsons, from the COM
mittee on finance presented a report
on the resolution adding $4,000, to the
appropriation for the support OF public
schools. The report was in part as fol-
lows
The committee on finance returns
herewith a resolution adding $l2, 900 10
the appropriation for public schools
with recommendation OF indefinite
postponement. In taking this action
the committee emphatically desires TO
be understood as in no way antagonist
ic TO our public school system or TO the
school committee. In view, however.
of the present well known financial
condition of the city. your committee
does not feel justified i'm recommend
ing the passage of resolution grant
ing the petition of the school commit
tee TO meet a deficiency incurred with
the full knowledge of the amount at
the disposal OF that committee. and 10
the necessary refusal to grant any of
the other petitions now before the
council.
Below are the figures In detail:
Amount appropriated September 20.
1899. $500, 900: received from state OF
Rhode Island, $29, 1866; received from
poll taxes. SIC. 1894; received from dog
licenses. s10.s1s.25: received from tut
tion, non-residents. si595.92: received
from repairs to furniture. etc, s17.77;
received by superintendent of schools
from general treasurer of Rhode ISL
and, $1,000: total income. 1856, 6,6l1.93.
Amount guaranteed by city council
resolution No. 23l. approved June 10,
1899. $575.0 estimated receipts other
than taxes. $4,000; excess of actual
funds at the disposal of the school
$32. 2.1li.93.
The report was ordered received.
TO BORROW ON A NOTE.
Councilman Wright presented res
olution providing that the city solicitor
be instructed to apply TO the General
Assembly for authority TO borrow the
sum of $12 900 for the use of the public
schools, the same 10 be charged TO
next years appropriation, and note
20 be given for the amount ana 10 fall
due in October next
Councilman Sheahan wanted 10
know what the financial committee
had done concerning the appropriation
for Hopkins park.
Councilman Parsons said that moth
ing had been done. because there were
no funds in the treasury and because
the Hopkins park matter did not de-
mand immediate action.
Councilman Sbpanan tried TO force
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-15
HIRED WHEELS.
Two Girls Secured Bikes Which Have
Not Been Returned.
Arrested Ii This City and Placed In Charge
Of Probation Officer.

Joseph Legacy of Pascoag reported
to Town Sergeant Haniver that two
girls who came to Pascoag about
week ago had hired bicycles from him
which they. had so far failed to return.
The girls, who gave their names at the
Manufacturers Hotel as Emily Watch
er and Loretta Reilly. had obtained
work at the Stone mill. where they
gave their names as Emily Watson
and Loretta Kelly. They boarded at
the hotel and seemed TO be quiet and
orderly girls.
Yesterday morning, they went to
the mill and told the overseer that
their fathers had sent for them to go
home and they drew their wages. After
leaving the mill they went to the BIZ
cycle shop OF Joseph Legacy on Sayles
avenue and rented the two wheels,
leaving a deposit OF so cents as secu-
rity. The wheels taken were Standsh
and Keating. the former numbered
II, ,109. In addition TO taking the bicycles
they neglected TO pay proprietor Fran
els for the hotel for their board during
the week.
The girls told various stories. and
Miss Watcher said her folks were dead
and Tt Miss Kelly was her cousin.
The girls said they lived off Pawtucket
avenue in North Providence.
Last night the girls were apprehend-
ed In this city and sent TO the central
police 1tation. Their right names are
Mary McCauley and Harriet Olkir, of
Cemetery street, at North End. The
latter In an orphan. her parents having
died about year and half ago. and
since then she has been living with
relative who gave her a good home.
Harriet fell In with the McCauley girl,
who is much larger an1 Older looking,
although both are just 16 years old.
The McCauley girl does not bear good
reputation and Harriet requested
that she be given into the custody OF
Miss Denehy, the probation officer.
Miss Denehy treated both girls alike
and she will endeavor TO bring them
TO a realizing sense OF their moral
neriI
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-15
ANOTHER FIGHT.
One Is Talked Of Between Jeffflas
and CoTbett.
May Take Place II Brady viii Wager
$4,000 TO $4,000 on His Man.

New oYrk. May 15.-There is talk of
another battle between James j. jeff
ries and James j. Corbett.
Whether the men will meet in the
roped arena or not depends upon the
amount of money William A. Brady,
Jeffries' manager. will wager on his man
at odds of two to one.
Brady says that he would bet $4,000
against $4,000 that Jeffries could knock
Corbett inside OF % rounds. When
George Considine. Corbett's manager,
was informed of Bradys offer, he
said:
Brady does not mean a word OF II.
If he wants 10 prove that he is sim
cere let him bet $4,000 against $4,000
and post the money. 1 will put up my
$4,000 on behalf Of Corbett as soon
as he posts his and Corbett will sign
articles Of agreement to fight the
champion within six weeks"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-15

Councilman Parsons TO say that he had
said that the matter of Hopkins park
did not concern the whole city, but the
controversy had no apparent result.
Councilman Wright spoke in behalf
of the public schools, and gave figures
and facts why the resolution that he
had introduced should be adopted. He
asked that President Barney OF the
school committee be allowed to address
the common council.
The request was granted, and Mr..
Barney spoke upon the question. He
said that the school committee had
been economical on every line, and ne
also said that he had understood that
the school committee would be fur
nished with more money II IL was need
ed
Councilman Wright again spoke in
favor OF the passage of the resolution.
and then Councilman Sheahan wanted
TO amend the resolution by inserting
the words "and also s2500 for Hopkins
park"
Councilman Cooke said Let us look
out for the living and let the dead
rest" He remarked that IL Admiral
Hopkins was left alone for a few weeks
longer nobody would suffer, but the
public schools must be cared for at
once. He said that II appeared TO him
that whatever the city council had sap-
ficiently for the public schools. He
had been informed on good authority
that the school committee had exer-
cised the most rigid economy and still
money was lacking. in order to COM
plete the school year. He favored the
passage Of the resolution introduced by
Councilman Wright.
Councilman McGuinness remarked
that he wanted the appropriation for
Hopkiras ryark and he saw no harm In
shutting down the schools two weeks
earlier than the regular time. eA
Brief remarks were made by Coun-
cilmen Grady and Burdick. and then
Councilman Perkins spoke in favor OF
the passage of the resolution under
discussion for. he said. he believed the
school committee should be given the
s12 1000 needed.
EXPENSES HAD BEEN REDUCED.
Councilman Cushing said that he was
in favor OF giving the public schools all
the money really needed to run them.
He knew that the school committee had
succeeded in greatly reducing its ex-
penses, and II is possible that further
reductions might be made in the fu-
ture He hoped the resolution offered by
Councilman Wright would be adopted.
Councilman Kavanagh wanted TO
know IL the salaries of primary school
teachers and janitors was involved. and
upon being informed that they were. he
said that he would vote for the reso-
luton. but he also favored an appro-
priation for Hopkins park.
Councilman Peterson offered an
amendment to the resolution, provid-
ing that the words 1912 ,000' be stricken
Continued on Page Four.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-15
FAMINE RkvAGES IN INDIA.

Simla, May 15.-Terrible accounts are
received of the distress which prevails
in the famine districts despite the Law
lsh distribution OF funds. Fifty-eIght
lacs OF rupees have already been ex-
pended in purchasing cattle and seeds,
while the government has made fur
ther allotment OF seventy-fve lacs of
rupees for repayable advances.
The Nicero., Lord Curzon OF Kedlc-
stone has received an autograph let
ter OF sympathy from the King OF ST.
am, enclosing 5000 rupees The Viceroy
added 10 this a similar sum. With pre-
vious contributions the donations OF
Lord Curzon and Lady Curzon total
up $1,000 rupees.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-15
Ex.PRESIDENT CLEVELAND
GOING ON A TRIP TO HAVANA.

Greenwich. Conn, May 15.-The
steam yaciTt Oneida with T.. G. Bene-
dict on board will leave India Harbor
today after a week of preparation for
a two weeks cruise. The yacht Will go
TO One Hundred and Twenty-sixth
street. New York. where former Presi-
dent Cleveland and Joseph Jefferson
will 60 on board. A start will then be
made for the south and Il Is expecte
that Havana VIII be reached i'm a few
days. The trip is one for pleasure and
business combined.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-15
RACE TRACK BUILDINGS suFNtr.

New York May 15-The grandsiand,
betting ring. paddcck and other frame
buildings on the Clifton race track -
Clifton. ". j.. were DESTROYED by 40
early this morning. Loss about $780,
600. The fire Is believed 20 have been
~ incendlary origin. ~ one time the
Clifton track was celebrated one. but
the New Jersey law against racing put
II out OF business.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-15
KNOWN THERE
McDermott, Who Fell From
a SteepIe at Lowell, Mass,
Resided at Central Falls.

Thomas McDermott. who fell from
the spire of Lowell church yester-
day and was impaled on a picket fence.
was formerly a resident OF Central
Falls. where he followed the trade OF a
painter. He has n brother, John Nc
Dermott, living in Central Falls. The
latter left today for Lowell to take
charge Of the remains. The victim
bore the reputation here OF being a
sober man and steady workman.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-15
GRAYS WON IN
Ten INNINGS.
Defeated TorontoS In a Lively
Game in Canadian City.
BATTING WAS ABOUT EVEN.
But the Errors Of the Toruntos Came it
Critical Times and Were Costly.
DAVIS Dlo GOOD WORK WITH STICK.
Parent Made Two Phenomenal Caches Result
Of The 0ihsr Contests In ihs Eastern League
Series Standing Of The Clubs.
But the Errors Of the Torontos Came it
Critical Times and Were Costly.
DAVIS DlO GOOD WORK WITH STICK.

Toronto was defeated yesterday by
the Providence Grays in a ten-inning
game at Toronto before a crowd OF sov
persons. The game was replete with
sensational plays. Toronto's errors at
critical periods allowed Providence tn
secure the victory. Davis secured three
two-baggers and two singles in 1ve
times up and Parent made three phe-
nomenal catches OF flies. Score:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-15
HEAVY rEuxuEasToan At NORWAY. ME-.

Norway. Me-. May l5.--A very heavy
thundershower. the worst in many
Years. passed over this section last
night. The rainfall WAS remarkable IN
it's heaviness and the thunder and
lightning were almost continuous. a
bolt struck the Catholic church during
the height of. the storm and the cdfice
was partly destroyed The farm build
ings Of Jacob e. Thurston ~ Bethel.
also. were struck by lightning and we're
burned
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-15
Ponies Win at Montreal.

McFarlan was pounded hard at Mont
real yesterday but Springfeld's poor
work on bases kept the score down. Both
sides were a tie at S each In the eighth
inning In the ninth, Gleason's two
bagger. Curleys single, Shannon's single.
Campbell tailed 3 runs for Springfield
cannon and Odwell scored on Lezotte' s
hits, but Johnson put up fly and the
game was over, Montreal one behind.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-15
An Easy Victory.

Hartford won easily from Syracuse at
Syracuse yesterday, through the errors
OF the home team. The Stars secured
more hits. but Hartford's came In
punches. Hargrove and Kuhns secured
home runs for Syracuse, but only three
runs were scored, as there was but one
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-15
SYRACUSE.

hits. calhoun. Meyers. Shindle Sacrifice
hit Shindle. Stolen bases, Meyers Rich
ter. struck oar, oy yohs Mtlne'm = by Hem
by Wilhelm s. hit by pitched ball, bv
Wilhelm . Home runs, Hargrovc
kphps, Elrst base on balls of Altrock
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-15

Two-base hits, Taylor. Davis 3. Double
play. Cockman TO Taylor TO Rothfuss.
First base on balls. of Bruce 8: OF
Dunkle 3. Hit by pitched ball, Noblit.
Struck out. by Bruce /: by Dunkle 4.
Passed balls. Roach. Leahy. Umpire,
Griffin. Time, 2h. Bonn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-15
2; of Wilhelm .. Umpire. Egan. Time.
2h.
Beaten In First

Worcester was beaten In the first In
ming at Rochester yesterday. when seven
hits and wild throw by Sheehan tailed
six runs for the home team. Walkers
all round work for Rochester was the
feature of the game Score:
ROCHENTER.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-15
lMusEMtHTs TONIGHT.
PRQvIpzNcn OPERA HoUsE-"Ths
Rebel"
kEIrHs-c Continuous Performances.
-.o:- Is
EMPIRE-"sapho." 81.
% tN
oLYMPIc-Ma,estic Burlesquers.
MESTMINsTER-Loadon Gaiety Girls.
THE WEATHER.

washington, May 15.-For Rhode ISL
and: Showers and thunderstorms and
cooler tonight and Wednesday. Fresh
to brisk westerly winds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-15

"A self-opening and closing umbrella
has been invented"
That's no good. What the Sorld
wants Is an umbrella that will finds it's
way back home when stolen.'-Detroit
Free Press. M
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-15
CLUB STANDING.
MEETING OF MASTER PAINTERS.

There was large attendance at the
regular weekly meeting OF the Master
Painters and Decorators Association
held last evening at their rooms.
Reports from different firms showed
that the men were returning to work
at lie old scale and IL was decided TO
continue to strugr'c in behalf of the
nine hour shops.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-15
MONTREAL.

Two-base hits, Tucker, Gleason 2.
Three-base hit. Bannon. Passed balls,
Phelps 2 First base on balls off Nc
Bride a. off McFarlan !. Hit by pitched
ball, Dolan. Odwell, Johnson. Struck out,
by Mcbride 1: by McFarlan 2. Left on
bases, Springfield Z; Montreal 3. Double
plays. shannon to Curley to Tucker:
Schiebeck to Johnson to Dooley. Sacri-
flee hits. Bsnnon. Henry. Umpire,
OLoughin. Time, 2h. 2Om.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-15
WORCESTER.

Three-base hit. Rickert Stolen base.
O'Hagan. Double plays, Bonner TO Smith
TO O'Hagan; Bransfeld to Bean to Brans-
neid; me-. Fifst ,, base on % balls. 6y Walker !.
by Walker l: by Klohedanz 1. Umpire,
Hunt. Time. In. Som.