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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
GEN. CLEMETS REPORTS.
Says the Force Confronting Him
is Reduced.
GEN. BULLER is HOPEFUL.
Re Thinks the Beers Arc Now Re-
treating From Him British Loss
Up to Date Now Aggregate II,IO2
Men.

London, Feb. 21.-The Beers are
leaving all the positions held by them
oil British territory and are concen-
trating for the defense of their own.
Sir Redvers Butler thinks they are
about to raise the siege of Ladysmitl
and this is the large news of the day.
Gen. Clements reports that the
force confronting him has been great
ly diminished. Ten thousand men are
estimated to have gone from the Coles
berg district alone. The Beers are also
retracing their steps from Zululand.
Thus they are relaxing their hold on
all sides in order to assemble to op-
pose Lord Roberts. He is pressing on
steadily towards Bloemfontein. This
is shown by his inconsequential tele-
gram from Paardeberg, so or 60 miles
away. Doubtless he is miles behind
the column that is pursuing the Beers
and the next important news may be
the occupation of Bloemfontein.
Nothing has been heard from the
chase of Cronje for two days. AL
though the last words of the war office
last night were that there was no
news for publication, there is a strong
disposition to believe that favorable
information has been received but is
being withheld until the operations
eliminate in something more conclu-
sive. There is an equally strong dis
osition to think that Gen. Cronje has
got away.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23

Owing to the lack of transport, the
British are not likely to invade Boer
territory except where Lord Roberts is
operating. Gen. Butler will have to
stop at the DralSensberg mountains.
Probably part of his 10000 men will
ultimately join the legions of Lord
Roberts.
If, as Gen. Butler AYERS, the Beers
nre retreating from him, then the
news on every side is favorable to the
British. Nevertheless, troops continue
to go up. The war Office thinks that
the call to veterans to rejoin the col
ors, together with the bounty, will
bring $4,000 men to the home defense.
The urgency with which home defense
is pressed eNcites some wonder.
With the casualties just reported,
the British losses in killed, wounded
and captured now aggregate 11,1O2
The first train to Kimberley left
Cape Town Monday night and the ia
nous siege seems thoroughly cleared.
Gen. Butler. apparently in contenting
himself with shelling the Beers from
his newly-gained position at Monte
Christie, which, according to good opin-
ion, is likely to form his base for an
other attempt to relieve Ladysmith.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
STANDS BY HIS WORDS.
Mncrum Says He Is Ready to Testify
to the Truthfulness of His
Statement.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Feb. 19.-Charles T..
Macrum, former United States consul
at Pretoria, South Africa, left for
Washington Sunday night at ten
o'clock on the Baltimore q Ohio road.
Before leaving he said: 81 do not with
draw a word of my charges against the
am called upon, am prepared at any
time to testify to them and furnish evil
dence of their truthfulness." Mr.. Mac
rum is evidently delighted over the eff
feet of his statement made public last
week. The eX-consul says he is not GO
ing to Washington on any special mis-
sion, but wants to be on the ground to
give his testimony should it be needed.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
Loses suIt for 1000. 90.

New York, Feb. 20.-James NJ
Veazey, of Cincinnati, has lost his suit
to recover $1,O0O,OOO from Henry Aller
& Co., brokers of this city. Referee
Hamilton O'Dell dismissed the com.
plant on the ground that the agree,
ments set forth in it We're contrary
to public policy. Veazey claimed that
Allen & Co. agreed to share profits with
him in return for his influence at Wash.
ington. He said he caused the whisky
trusts charter to be forfeited, that be
cause of his advance 'tips" Allen & Co
made great sum out of the decline in
whisky stock, and that his share should
have been 81 ,0OO, 900.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
10Y I'm BENTON HARBOR.
Certainty OF Establishment of n New
Industry Causes Great Di.piny
of Enthusiasm.

Benton Harbor, Mich, Feb. 19.-
This city was alive Saturday night
with local patriotism. A great ban
quet was held and the streets present
ed Fourth of July appearance. The
occasion was the celebration over
raising $4,000 in cash in six days for
a bonus to induce the John V. Far
well company, of Chicago, to locate
their big overall factory here. En-
thusiastic speeches were made, and
it was predicted that in few years a
large number of the Chicago manu-
featuring establishments would be To-
Gated here. Securing this large fac
tory will be the beginning of great
era of prosperity here, and it is pro,
posed to celebrate the feat of raising
the funds annually for years to come,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
KILLED AN OLD MAN.
Aged Father Objects to n Youths At
tentions to His Daughter and
Is Shot Dead.

Ottumwa, Ia, Feb. 19.-J.eslie East
burn, a 21-year-old boy, shot Jasper
Sutton, an aged and respected citizen
of Bloomfield, at 10:3O Sunday morn
ing, three bullets penetrating the abb
domen and causing almost instant
death. Eastburn called at the SUIT
tons home to take his 1s-year-old
daughter Alice to church. The father
met him at the door and ordered him
away. An alteration ensued and
Sutton followed Eastburn to the road.
Finally weapons were drawn by both
men, but Eastburn fired first, the
other man falling before he could
raise his weapon. Eastburn gave him
self up, going into Sutton's home and
consoling the daughter until an Off
Ger arrived. The shooting created in
tense excitement, many people who
were en- route to church having wit
messed the duel.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
Zinc Deposits In Iown.

Des Moines, Ia, Feb. 20.-Assistant
State Geologist Balm announces that
the recent developments in the Du-
buque and northeast Iowa zinc region
indicate that deposits of little less
richness than those of the Missouri-
Joplin region are being opened. One
big modern plant was opened Mon
day and Others are planned. Much
litigation over mineral rights in this
region is at present retarding devel-
OpmentS
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23

Memphis, Tenn, Feb. 20.-The Bank
of Commerce, of Memphis, received no.
tice Monday of the suspension of the
Bank of Friars Point, at Friars Point,
Miss. The bank was organized in 1890,
since which time it has been prosper
Gus, and President ID. A. Scott an
nounces that the depositors will be paid
every dollar due them in time. The af-
fairs of the bank have been placed in
the hands of d. b. Hebdon as as
signee.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
Denth of a yeternn.

Milwaukee, Wis.,, Feb. 19.-Word was
received from Muskegon, Mich, Sun
day night of the death of Capt. A. j.
Lengworthy, at the age of 81. Capt.
Langworthy was chief of the Milwau-
kee fire department in 1s49, and was
sheriff of Milwaukee county during
1s59-6o. He organized company of
the Second Wisconsin regiment that
served in the battle of Bull Run, and
was president of the Wisconsin Asso-
citation of Bull Run Survivors in 1898.
He was also prominent odd fellow.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
HARD WORK COUNTS.
The Genius OF Labor Alone Produces
Lasting Success.
Famous Americans Who Have Had
to Toll Patiently and Long Be-
fore Arriving mt the Goal
of Their Ambition.
Especial Washington letter.

"HE boys and girls, young men
and women, of this country are
- taught to respect old age, but
that is not enough. They should be
taught to seek the society of the old
men and women in every community
and listen to the stories of their expert
ences in the years that have passed.
There is a dear old man or lovely
old lady in every little town or village
who could be helpful to the individuals
of the rising generation, and who would
be glad to be so. Every young man or
woman who would seek their society
would not only bring pleasure into
their fast fading lives, but would derive
benefit by drinking from the fountains
of wisdom which flow like well springs
from the minds of those good people.
These reflections come forth as the
result of an evening with an elderly
gentleman who was once n command
ing figure in the national councils, but
who is now living quiet life in his de-
clining years. He said to the writers:
'You are perfectly welcome to tell what
has been said, but l do not like to see
make mention of me. There was time
when / sought newspaper notoriety, for
the newspapers make and unmake pol
iticians. But when a man leaves all that
behind him he does not want to be men,
toned in any manner, except in the
obituary notices"
The venerable statesman and philos-
cpher narrated incidents which surely
ought to be laid before the reading peo'
pie of the country, for they afford food
for thought and encouragement to
those who may be discouraged. He said
that there are times in the life of every
man when the world seems very dark
but that the skies always brighten to
those who keep on doing their duty to
the best of their ability. One of his il.
1ustrations was this:
go into any city, big or little, and
you will find n street corner so crowded
with wagons and other vehicles that il
is dangerous to attempt to cross. But
if you will wait awhile you will find
that all the distractions have natural
ly removed themselves, and the street
is as clear of distractions as country
road. Therefore, when obstruction:
come in the pathway of life, if you only
wait, they will remove themselves. Il
people would only understand this sim
pie truth, they would do less worrying
when they find their desires tempora
rily thwarted."
Then he added: ''There is line il
one of the classics which says: THE
frozen river and the leafless trees dc
not complain. They wait for the sun
shine of spring and summer Wis
men and women learn to labor and t.
wait. Many a man who has been de
feated in his dearest aspirations hai
risen afterwards, and been stronger
and greater than he might otherwis,
have been"
By way of illustration he referred t,
the career of Andrew johnson, of Ten
nessee, the unlettered tailor who wa!
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
HE KEPT ON STRUGGLING.

posed that that was the last of Cor
man. But to-day he is the recognized
leader of his party in that state, and
the men who repudiated him and de-
sired his everlasting humiliation are
now following his leadership.
In 1895 David b. Henderson, of Iowa,
desired to be appointed chairman of the
committee on appropriations of the
national house of representatives,.
Speaker Reed refused to give him that
position. Four years later, in 1899, Col.
Henderson was elected speaker of the
house and succeeded Reed in the chair.
The power was given to him to ap-
point n chairman of the committee on
appropriations, and the chairmen of all
other committees of the house.
In 1890 Thomas II. Carter, of Mon
tana, was defeated for congress. In
the following year he was made COM
missioner of the general land Office, and
in 1892 he was made chairman of the
republican national committee. In
1894 he was elected to the senate, and
is now an honored member of that
body.
|
moved from the position of collector of
the port of New York, and was politi-
cally disgraced. In 1880 he was NOM
mated and elected vice president, and
in 1881 he became president of this re-
public.
These are only few of the illustra-
tions from real life which were given
by the wise old observer of events, and
as they fell from his lips they were
elaborately discoursed upon to show
that sin the worlds bright lexicon of
youth there's no such word as fail"
if men and women will but keep their
courage, faith and hope frightened by
determination. The text was also
quoted: whatsoever thy hand tindeth
to do, do it with thy might"
The pathway to success was never
"a primrose path of dalliance," and it
is sleeper path to-day than ever be-
seething world of selfishness. Butthey
who. toll will win. Bacon says that
''men must know that in this theater
of mans life it remaineth only to God
and the angels to be lookers-on," which
is a strong way of putting the state
ment that the genius of labor alone
produces success. No man may model
his life upon that of another. But every
man may be sure that the universal
law of success demands toll and cour-
age. Every man who starts upon the
ocean of life arches his sails to an un-
tried and unsteady breeze. Like Cole
ridges mariner, "he is the first that
ever burst into that lonely sea-"
The wise words which an old states.
man has uttered to the writer in Wash
Iington may be of little avail, unless
they carry with them the lesson sug-
gested, that in every village, town or
city there are wise men and women
whose society should be sought by
young men and women, because every.
one who has lived long in the land has
observed similar events about him, and
can repeat them in an interesting and
encouraging manner to those who are
trimming their sails for life's voyage.
SMITH d. FRY.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23

unable to make any progress until his
wife educated him. He was again and
again defeated in his political ambi-
he became n member of the United
States senate, vice president and pres
ident of the republic.
In January, 1889, Adlai Z. Stevenson,
of Illinois, was nominated for a posi-
tion on the supreme court of the Dis
trict of Columbia, but the senate re-
fused to confirm him, and he retired to
private life. Four years later he was
elected vice president, and came to
Washington to preside over the senate
which had declined to confirm him to a
subordinate position.
William Jennings Bryan was de-
feated for congress in 1894 and had a
hard time earning living for his wife
and children. But two years later he
was nominated by great political
party for the highest Office in the gift
of the.people, and ever since he has been
a commanding figure in national af-
fairs. His defeat for congress may
have been bitter blow to him, and the
world must have looked dark, but he
kept on working and hoping.
In 1890 William Mckinley was de.
feated for congress, and his public ca
reer seemed TO have closed. But he kept
on working and striving. Four years
later he was nominated for the presi,
dency. and was elected to that high of.
flee. When he was defeated for con.
gress the world may have looked
gloomy to him, but he kept on working
and striving and success came at last
In 1883 Grover Cleveland was defeat
ed for the presidency and badly defeat
ed. Secause the state of New York, il
which he had resided for many years
cast lis electoral vote against him. But
he kept OH struggling and hoping, and
four years later he was elected 10 this
presidency, having three successive
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
Invites Investors.

jackson, Miss, Feb. 2O.-A concur.
rent resolution has passed both
houses of the legislature inviting
home and foreign capital to invest in
manufacturing enterprises especially
cotton factories, and setting forth the
advantages of Mississippi as manu-.
featuring state. Bills to exempt new.
ly-established factories from taxation
for a period of ten years are now
pending and will be passed during the
present week.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
times secured the nomination of his

times secured the nomination of his
party.
Isham G. Harris, the confederate war
governor of Tennessee, at the close of
the civil war secretly departed from
that state, carrying with him about
half a million dollars in gold, belonging
to the state. He went to Mexico, and
the legislature of Tennessee denounced
him and set a price upon his head. Five
years later, when political conditions
were such that he could do so, he re-
turned to that very state, bringing with
him the money which he had taken
away for safe keeping. Then the leg
islature of Tennessee elected him TO
the United States senate, and reelected
him again and again, until he died while
occupying that position.
| In 1884 fernando ID. Money was de-
feated for congress in Mississippi. Ten
years later he was elected to the SEN
ate and reelected to that position by the
legislature of Mississippi. That was
because he never wavered in his aspira-
tions and ambitions.
In 1890 John G. Spooner was defeated
for the senate by the Wisconsin legis-
lature. In 1896 he was elected to the
senate, and is now serving in that body,
and occupying important positions in
the leading committees. He is also re-
garded as one of the strongest and most
influential orators of the senate. His
success resulted from six years of con-
tinuous effort and fervent hope.
In 1894 Senator German, of Maryland,
was repudiated by his party, and his
term in the senate closed. 1t was sup
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
Favors Milwaukee.

New York, Feb. 2O.-Elliot Dan.
forth, chairman of the democratic
state executive committee, says that
Richsrd Croker and David b. Hill
will lie elected delegates at large from
New York to the national convention
This convention, he believes, will be
held at Milwaukee. New York's vote
in the democratic national committee
is expected to be cast for the Wincon
sin CITY
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
Indictments Must Stand.

Lansing, Mich, Feb. 2O.-Judge
West denied the motion to quash the
indictments found by the grand jury
against Col. Eli II. Sutton and Gen. Ar
thur +. Marsh, of the state military
department. The court also denied a
motion of defense to require the prose-
cution to furnish bills of particulars.
Gen. Marsh will be tried next month.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
Returns From Havana.

New York, Feb. 21.-President Sam
uel Gompers, of the Federation of La
Dor, returned from Havana yesterday
and will go to Washington on Friday.
He said his visit to Havana was in no
sense an official one, but was really for
his health He was well received in
Havana and Matanzas, where he con-
ferred with representatives of organ
lied labor and with many employers.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
Hundred Thousand Dollar valentine.

New York, Feb. 19.-The Herald
says: II. II. Vreeland, president of the
Metropolitan street railway, has re-
ceived 100000 valentine in the shape
of check. The check was given by
wealthy capitalists who practically
control the Metropolitan street rail-
road, and they drew on their indi-
vidual accounts for the purpose os
showing their appreciation of the
work of Mr.. Vreeland as president of
the street railway.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
BIG shipment OF cold.

New York, Feb. 21.-A shipment to
Costa Rica of 100000 colones in gold
was made Monday by New York
banking house. These pieces were
coined at the Philadelphia mint for the
Costa Rican government and form a
part of the new coinage of that coun-
try, resulting from its operations to-
wards the establishment of gold
standard
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
Damaged by Cold Weather.

Orlando, Fla, Feb. 20.-The ther.
mometer registered 25 degrees here
Saturday night. Practically all ten.
der vegetables are destroyed. The
strawberry crop has suffered some
what. The orange, peach and pine ap.
pie output will be shortened, but the
extent of the damage will not be
known until warmer weather.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
The Captain Alone saved.

Norfolk, Va, Feb. 2o.-It is reported
that the schooner Hardcastle capsized
last Friday at Roanoke Marshes and
all on board, with the exception of the
were lost. The Hardcastle
was a small schooner and did not carry
a crew of more than seven men.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
Not Altogether had.

From thew you talk" sneered
the British sympathizer, who had been
discussing the war with O'Rafferty, "I
don't suppose you'll admit there's de-
cent person in England, at ALL"
mo. Faith, / wouldn't say that" re-
piled ORafferty, "because 1 know
there's some Irishmen livin' there."-
philadelphia Press.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
Four Sailors Perish.

New London, Conn.,, Feb. 20.-The
barge oaklands, coal laden and con-
signed to the Pomerey company, of
Providence, II. l.. who was in tow of the
tug Nathan Hale, was lost off Barnegat
Monday, and the crew of four men per-
shed.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
Another Organixer Arrives.

New York, Feb. 19.-Miss Ettie Fitz-
Stephens Palmer. an organizer well
known in England, arrived on the
steamship Lain last Thursday. She
is in this country for the purpose of
raising funds for an Irish-American
hospital for soldiers in South Africa.
She is not acting in any official capaci-
ty for any organization, but is acting
on her own initiative.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
Completed the purchase.

Chicago, Feb. 21.-Col. r. c. Clowry.
vice president of the Western Union
Telegraph Co., yesterday completed
the purchase of all the telegraph lines
of the Desert Telegraph Co., which
has heretofore belonged to and been
operated by the Mormon church.
These lines extend throughout Utah
and to the Mormon settlements in Me-
vada and Utah.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23

Maryville, Mo-, Feb. 2O.-C. G. Jesse,
a druggist, charged with the murder of
Frank Griffin, editor of Grifiin's Daily
Review, on the streets of Maryville
April 8, 1898, was found guilty of man
slaughter in the fourth degree, and
sentenced to two years Imprisonment.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
To visit California.

Washington, Feb. 2O.-The president
will make a trip to the Pacific coast
this summer unless something unex-
pected interferes. He has accepted an
invitation from California to be pres
ent at the launching of the battleship
Ohio, which will occur in July or Au-
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
PeoDIe We Meet,

"Rebecca, You seem to have an an
tipathy to Prof. Muddler."
"Yes; he's so frightfuliy learned"
"You don't like Mr.. Noodler, either"
go; kS, so desperately stupid.
Ind'anaL,s.ss Journal.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
ADynnmite IsxpIosion.

Cheyenne, Wyo., Feb. 21.-A dyna-
mite explosion occurred in the Union
Pacific gravel pits, 80 miles west OF
Cheyenne yesterday, in which two men
were killed and three seriously in
jured.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23
WeII-Kno,vn Mini.ter Dend

Atlanta, Ca, Feb. 2O.-Dr. Shaler
CRANKY Hillyer, the oldest and best
known Baptist minister in Georgia,
died Monday. His age was OIL, and he
had been preaching 6s wears
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-02-23

Pittsburgh, Pa, Feb. 19.-The Pitts
burgh Plate Glass company has an
nounced general advance of five per
cent. on glass prices effective at once.