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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1901-10-25
ELUSIVE eRIaaNps.
Searching Parties Fail to Locate the
Kidnapers Of NIIsn stone.

Sofia, Bulgaria, Oct. 23.--It is re-
ported that Madame Tsilka, the COM
panion of Miss Ellen NJ. Stone, the
american missionary captured by
brigands, died recently in captivity.
Vienna, Oct. 23.-"Miss Stone was
captured" says the Sofia correspon-
dent of the Neues Wiener Journal,
mot by brigands but by detachment
OF Turkish cavalry at the instigation
of the sultan"
London, Oct. 23.-"It is reported
from Sofia" says the Vienna corre-
spondent of the Daily Mail, "that
United States Consul Dickinson has
received intelligence from shepherds
that Miss Stone was seen at Jakoou-
da, on Turkish territory, about two
hours journey from the Bulgarian
frontier"
The Morning Leader publishes the
following communication, dated Oc-
tober 10, from Sofia:
"On the frontier near Gross Belovo
yesterday five fugitives from Baniska,
Macedonia-among them a brother
of Nine. Tsilka, Miss Stones COM
panion-were shot dead by Turkish
frontier guards, while endeavoring to
cross into Bulgarian territory.
"United States Consul General Dick
inson, believing that they were men,
bers of the American mission, has
demanded an official inquiry.
"Great brutality exists in the dis
trict between Baniska and the from
tier. Turkish officials have arrested
over 100 residents of Bulgarian ma
tionality and subjected them to tor
ture in order to wiring from them
information as to Miss Stones where
abouts. Several of them died under
torture"
Constantinople, Oct. 23.-Should no
news be received during the next 4s
hours from the missionaries who are
seeking the captors of Miss Ellen VI.
Stone and her companion, Madame
TsilSa, more missionaries will be sent
to assist in locating the brigand band.
1t is understood that the missionaries
have been waiting at places in the
vicinity of where the brigands are
supposed to be, expecting to receive
communication from them. 1t is
proposed now that a search party
shall be organized to penetrate 70
| the brigands' retreat.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1901-10-25
THE OREGON HEARD FROM.
Lieut.. Commander Nicholson Testi-
Hes in the Schley Inquiry


Washington, Oct t9-Lieutenant Com
mander Nicholson. of the Oregon, was
the principal witness In the Schley inquiry
Friday. and gave vivid description of the
fight at Santiago. He said he observed
the Spanish fleet as 1t came out OF the
harbor at Santiago; that they were in col
umn and in order. three or four ships
lengths apart; that all ported their helms
and turned to the westward, apparently
with the intention of going ashore If neces-
sary. During the early part of the en-
gagement he had seen but one of the Span
ish vessels turning toward any of the
American ships, and he was sure that there
was no well-developed movement in that
direction. Yet the smoke was dense, and
he could not be certain of all details. Aft
er telling of the destruction of the Maria
Teresa. the oquendo and the Viscaya. Com
mander Nicholson then detailed the chase
of the Colon, her subsequent going ashore
and surrender.
DR. Charles NJ. de Valin followed Com
mander Nicholson. He said that he had
been medical officer on board the Brook
lyn and had observed the battle of July
from the forecastle. He gave a brief
description of the battle, saying he had
been present when Yeoman Ellis was killed
and that he had observed Commodore
Schley during the entire engagement His
conduct and bearing" said the witness.
was all that could be expected, He seemed
to know what he was about and to be do
ing all that he wished to do. He was in
perfect control of the situation"
j. p. j. Ryan, who was assistant engineer
on the Brooklyn, was introduced. He was
followed by Lieut.. b. w. Wells, Jr., who
was Commodore Schley's flag lieutenant
during the Cuban campaign. All testified
to scenes witnessed and the bravery OF
Schley.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1901-10-25

Philadelphia, Oct. 22.-The state
supreme court has rendered deci-
sion reversing the lower court on the
question of the constitutionality OF
the act passed by the last Legislature
legislating the board of revision OF
taxes of this city out of existence and
providing for the election of a new
board at the coming election. The
supreme court decides that the act is
special legislation of the class prohih-
ited by the constitution. The law
rendered imperative by this decision
is the ''Philadelphia ripper" and was
bitterly opposed by the anti-Quav re-
publicans.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1901-10-25
FlENDISH CRUELTY.
A Story of Torture by FiIlpinos that
Rivals the Worst Deeds of African
Savaeea.

Rivals the Worst Deeds of African
Savases.
Washington, Oct. 23.-The records
in 20 court-martial cases wherein the
charge was murder have Eeen re-
ceived at the war department from
the headquarters of the division of
the Philippines. In the majority of
the cases sentences of death by hang
ing were imposed and approved. All
of them bore features of unusual 'sAr-
barity and cruelty, in some so marked
as to warrant special mention. In
one of the lattice five natives, MEM
bers of an armed band of outlaws, en-
tered the home of a native named
Ragudo, seized and bound his son,
hanged him up by a rope and tied
his father and mother by their elbows
to rafter.
They then demanded money of their
captive and the Forthcoming amount
not being deemed sufficient, they
wrapped rags saturated with oil
about his feet and legs and set his
clothes afire. For two hours the tor
ture was continued, blows from
rifles, bolos and hsts being rained on
the helpless captive, while to add to
his suffering his young daughter was
struck down by blow from a bolo
on her head. Ragudo fingered in
agony from the effects of his torture
fsr five days and than died. All five
of the natives were sentenced to
death. a
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1901-10-25
A LITTLE GIRL HERO.
Rescues Two babes from Burning
Grass nnd Then Falls Exhausted
Amidst .he Flames

Milwaukee, Oct. ga Journal spe-
cial from Appleton, Wis, says the
eight-year-old daughter of Reynold
Ludeman, living near Clayton, was
burned to death after rescuing two
little children, aged two and four years,
respectively, from section of burning
grass in a field near the homestead. Mr..
Ludeman had set fire to the grass and
cautioned the children to remain away
from the field. The little children dis
obeyed and were in danger of being
burned to death when rescued by the
oldest child, who sank to the ground
from exhaustion after the heroic act,
and was burned to crisp
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1901-10-25
Voted 20 Amend the charter.

st. Louis, Oct. ga special cleo
tion was held here Tuesday for the
purpose of voting on amendments to
the city charter. The result was 4s,-
600 in favor of the amendments and
10000 against. The object of the
amendments is to change the system
of assessing special taxes for street,
sewer and other public work. They
also give the municipal assembly pow
er to increase the rate of taxation for
municipal purposes in order to raise
funds for the erection of public build
ings, providing the increase has been
authorized by two-thirds vote Of
the people.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1901-10-25
Firemen Injured.

Chicago, Oct. 21.-Five fremen were
hurled from the top of a breaking lad
der, at fire and all escaped death.
The factory and contents of Keating,
Smith & Shoemaker, leather goods
house, were destroyed. Loss, $110, 900.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1901-10-25
The Mckinley Memorial.

Washington, Oct. 22.-Articles of in
corporation will be filed Immediately
by the executive committee of the Will
liam Mckinley National Memorial
Arch association, which will appoint
representative to organize its work
in every state and territory, Cuba
Porto Rico, the Philippines, Hawaii and
all foreign cities having American col.
onies
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1901-10-25
Dies of His Wound.

New York, Oct. 21.-George II.
Smith, who lives either in Chicago or
Cleveland, and who was shot in the
right breast in Newark, N. j.. Fri
day night, by one of party of four
men, with whom he had been drink
ing, died Saturday from the effects
of the wound. The man who did the
shooting is still at large.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1901-10-25

Richmond, Va, Oct. 21.-Gen. James
A. Walker, ex-member of congress
FROM the Ninth Virginia district and
a brigadier general in the confeder-
ate army, who at one time command
ed Stonewall Jackson's old brigade,
died at his home in Wytheville, Va,
Sunday morning.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1901-10-25

New York, Oct. 21.-President Sam
uel Gompers and Secretary Frank Nor
rison, of the American Federation of
Labor, have sent out the formal cali
for the annual convention of the ma
tional body to be held at Scranton, Pa,
December g.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1901-10-25
Judgment Given Melvin d. Church.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Oct. 22.-The
$1,o0O,oo0 damage suit of Melvin b.
Church VS.. the Anti-Kalsomine com.
pany, OF this city, was Monday
decided by Judge Wolcott, of the cir.
cult court. who was chosen as arbi-
traitor after jury had disagreed At the
trial several weeks ago. He awarded
the plaintiff verdict of $4,000.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1901-10-25
Postonice RoI,bed

Marion. Ind, Oct. 21.-The post Of
flee at Vanburne, this county, was
broken into Friday night, the safe
door blown open by dynamite and
$3.50 stolen. No clew to robbers.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1901-10-25

Chicago, Oct. 22.-Iudge kchlsaa;
modified his Al!is-Chnlmers strike il
junction by permitting use cf NOR,
suasoa by strikers in dealing wi
pther worlmeI
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1901-10-25
Wants More Men.

London, Oct. 22.-The Daily Express
learns that Lord Kitchener has wired
an urgent demand to the war office for
more trained mounted men
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-11
ASTOR GIVES a BALL.
Absence Of Society Leaders Was Con-
spicuous-

splcuOu1-
New York. Jan. IA dispatch to the
Journal and Advertiser from London
says. William Waldorf Astor gave a
ball last night at Cliveden, his mag
nifcent country place on the banks of
the Thames, Is miles from London
There were 200 guests.
This ball was the formal introduction
into society of Miss Pauline Aston and
Waldorf Astor, jr-, who recently be-
came Of age; the invitations being sent
out in their names Miss Astor acted
as hostess and received the guests with
her father on one side and her brother
on the other.
The entertainment was noticeable for
the absence of the great leaders Of so
ctety who in former years dOcked to Mr.
AstoTss musicales in Carlton House Ter
race and to the summer house parties
at Cliveden. Most of the great leaders
Of society are at Chatsworth, the Duke
OF DevOnshire's country house. this
week, where the Prince OF Wales is the
guest of honor and amateur theatricals.
with society men and women in the
leading roles, will be given.
\ One hundred and fifty of Mr.. AstoTes
guests came from the country round
about Cliveden, TaplOW, NARROW and
ATafdenhead where many of the social
ed aristOcratic country families as dis
unguished from town families, live Mr.
AstOr's nearest neighbor is W. H Gren-
fell, whose family are warm personal
friends of royalty. They were his lead
from London in a special train and
thirty Of them remain as guests at
Cliveden.
Astor's house IS guarded more than
a princes The entire week has been
devoted TO preparing the house to make
the scene as brilliant as possible. Ev-
cry one Of the ninety-five rooms has
been touched up and many entirely re-
furnished The decorators art was
lavished chiefly on the great hall, which
IL Mr.. Astor's pride.
Supper was served at IL and the dane
ing continued until two.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-11

own free Will preferring to make an in
independent treaty with China
According to the Daily Telegraph the
idea is being contemplated OF leaving
out the United States And France, the
formal ally of Russia. and united by the
friendliest ties to America, will scarcely
work very cordially with the stumps of
a concert, namely the triple alliance and
England
This simply means that the concert is
breaking up into camps OF which the d.
visions are becoming more marked as
time goes on 1t remains to be seen
which Will win in the end There is
certainly a strong probability that Rus
STA, France and the United States will
be more successful in dealing with
China if a. definite split takes place than
will the triple alliance and England
Justice and humanity viii prove more
powerful than oppression and indiher-
ence to the rights of nations In that
case the effort to shut out the United
States viii probably change to a
scramble to come in.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-11
Gave Back his winnings

Vancouver (B. CO Cor. N. Y. World
Leigh Hunt, formerly OF New York IS
gold mines and hydraulic CONCESSIONS
from the government OF Korea tnan al
together. He is not yet IS years old and
is reputed to be worth so. 900 600, chiefly
from lucky investments in the Orient
Five years in Korea, most OF the time NV
ing in simple style among the natives,
have made an eccentric man out OF him.
He has Just arrived from the Orient, and
LETT there with the idea Of making up
for all the holidays he has missed IN fve
years
voyage he was unwillingly drawn into q
poker game The game soon went into
Laurent, Belgian vice consul at Shanghai;
who was on his way home on official
business, were soon the only ones who
could stand the pressure
Baron de st. Laurent was the principal
factor in bringing about a settlement OF
the Chinese question. according to his own
for high stakes until early in the morning.
by which time the Belgian diplomat had
Us aggregatfng $500. International
complications were matters of a misty
past when the Baron trembling listened
to Hunts next suggestion
IT don't want to keep your money,
said the American cheerfnlly Let's
shake dice and you can win it all back
by doubling every time you shake" BY
this time the play formed the center Of
excitement for all the passengers on board
the ship Fifteen minutes later the three
thousand five hundred had increased to
something over twelve thousand, and then
the baron broke down and wept.
Il wouldn't take your money" said
Hunt. You can't play poker nor shake
dice. anyhow, and III let you on on one
Five minutes later Captain Pybrus, be-
oath of Baron de st. Laurent over half a
dozen Bibles that he would never play
cards again. This was the most, widely
eccentric act Of the American on his SEN
satfonaI trip
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-11
COFFEE SALES GOOD.
Over 100000 More Bags Sold in
1900 Than During '99.

New York, Jan. 11.-At the annual
meeting of the New York Coffee ex-
change President Taylor reported that
the past year has shown a. very marked
Improvement in the business transacted
upon the exchange. The total recorded
sales amounted to Z, 442, $50 bags, or over
100000 bags more than in the previous
year This is the largest business re-
corded since 1891. 1t is further reported
that a movement that meets with gen
eral favor is the decision Of the board
of managers to abolish the present sys-
tenn of separate sets of Rio and Santos
standards and to establish their place
single exchange standards from num-
bers 1 to 8, upon which all coffee de-
nverable upon the exchange shall be
graded. The first tea call of the ex-
chance viii be held on January q.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-11
SHE PREFERRED DEATH.
Faced by Prospect of Blindness Mar
garet Donovan Suicides.

Chicago, Jan. 11.-Faced by the pros
pect of total blindness and told she was
beyond all medical help, Margaret Dono-
van, 26 years old, who resides with her
aunt, Mrs. Mary Donovan, Fifty fifth
street and Indiana avenue, committed
suicide by drinking carbolic acid
For almost two years the young wo-
man had confronted bravely the prob
lem of failing eyesight almost without
a word of complaint or dependency.
She was an orphan and had come from
a little village in Minnesota, a, year ago
to live with her aunt and receive medi-
cal treatment in Chicago. One ply
stefan after another was tried but gave
her no encoura cement. But she did
not lose heart until two days ago when
she was told positively that there was
no cure
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-11
MAY AsK Us TO RETIRE.
Kaiser Doesn't Want United States in
the Concert


New York, Jan. ia dispatch to the
Herald from London says:
Attention was drawn on Monday to
the suspicious similarity in the tendency
existing between the official views
Hananating from Vienna and the dis
patches cabled by English correspond
ents in the United States.
Another striking instance has oc-
CURED within the last couple OF days.
AS usual. the unanimity OF views is
manifested in a sentiment OF hostility
10 the American government
This time the state departments pro-
posal to refer certain points Of the Chi
nese negotiations TO a commission which
would meet at Washington or elsewhere
Furnishes the pretext for attack.
The Daily Telegraph's Vienna CORE
Bpondent tells how the suggestion has
aroused the Ire of the Austrian diplo-
matists against the United States, and
the statement that the United States
may be asked TO leave the concert Of
powers in China is freely discussed This
unanimity is too pronounced to pass
unnoticed- II the matter were probed
TO the bottom the person who has in
Epired many statements would probably
prove to be the kaiser who. as the head
OF the triple alliance and the only MEM
Der OF the Anglo-German alliance whose
hands are unfettered, England being
kept busy in the Transvaa1. is in a po-
Eition to dictate with a fair chance OF
being obeyed-
Ills majesty is more concerned in
shutting the United States out OF the
concert than any one for it Is the
United States that has thwarted his
scheme Of wholesale slaughter which
was to China imbued with terror of
the German empire. while the other
POWERS were to be thrust into the back
Erond as Of no account
As "a matter Of fact, however, there
as no concert or the powers now Russia
has virtually withdrawn from it OF her
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-11
Notions and Small Ware.

Metal Dress Buttons. any style, SC per
dozen instead of 15c and Csc.
Jet Dress Buttons, any style, sc per
dozen instead of 15c, zoe and Csc.
Pearl and Shell Buttons, suitable for
Jackets, Suits, etc, medium to large
size, worth all the way from SOC to 81
per Dozen choice .---...-.--.......-.S 9c
The new Gilt Buttons sc per dozen
and up.
overcoat and Dresscoat Buttons, 1Oc
per dozen.
cakes Dayton Belle tar soap for 1Oc.
cakes Fairy Soap, large size, 1oc.
Csc bottle instant Crockery and Glass
Member, 15c-
Tooth Brushes, SC. 1Oc and 15c.
Horn Dressing Combs. &c and up
ward.
Rubber Dressing Combs. &c and up
ward
Metal Back Combs. Sc and upward.
One lot of belts. odds and ends. half
price.
GOOD Adamantine Pins. three papers
for sc.
Good Safety Pins. &c per DOZEN
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-11
NAILED THE CHAP.


Il never thought for one moment that
coffee was the cause OF my WORKOUT
feeling and dull headaches and energy
sll gone. until began to notice that my
bad feelings came on every morning
after drinking coffee for breakfast, no
matter how well I felt when I got up.
7 began to think the subject over and
dnasly decided to-try Postum Food Cot
Zee in place OF common cofee and see If
A. was cofee that had been hurting me-
After making the change. I discovered
&c my delight. that the headache and
worn-out feeling did not come on after
breakfast
after very thorough trial I am
fully convinced that coffee was the
cause OF my trouble, and that leaving it
Off and using Postum Food CofHee has
restored me to health
NY father. who has had very poor
health for several years. quit coffee
some time ago and began using Postum
IN place Of It It would surprise anyone
80 see how much he has improved.
when boil Postum twenty minutes
and serve It Immediately while It Is hot,
with good rich cream, think it far ex-
GELS any coffee.
Please do not print my name"
This lady lives in Prairie City. Iowa
her name can be given BY the Postum
Cereal Co, Ltd Of Battle Creek, 2uoh-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-11
Underwear and Hosiery
Department.

Ladies' strictly fine wool, Anti-rheu-
matte Underwear (scarlet), 75c instead
of $1.25.
Ladies' finest quality Camers hair
Underwear, 75c instead of 1925
Ladies' Natural Wool Underwear
very fine gauge, 5sc instead of SSc.
The next grade. ssc instead of 5sc-
Ladies' Swiss ribbed, 17c instead
Of Csc. Vests only
Boys and Misses Extra heavy heeced
Underwear, the best of this kind, Sc for
size 16; rise &c a size.
Csc for Mems Extra Heavy heeced-
back Underwear. were SOC.
4Sc for Mems finest heeced- back I'm
derwear, taped neck, pearl buttons;
very fine gauge; were 75c.
$50 for Mems Camers hair Under
wear GO per cent wooD; were 81,
$3.50 per suit for Mems finest Austral-
ian wool Underwear; double front and
back; were $3.50 a suit.
Many odds and ends of Underwear.
Ladies fine Cashmere wool hose.
Merino heel and toe; cheap at S5c;
now 21c.
Ladies' heeced hose; our 15c value
now lie.
Misses heeced hose. only a few sizes
on hand, our zoe value now lie.
Ladies' Extra fine heavy cotton hose
Of fine combed yarn, full 40-gauge fine;
13c instead of zoe.
The balance of our $3.50. ss.75 and
$500 Electric Seal Muffs; now $685.
$2-4S and $1-98.
The balance of our Collarettea and
Fur Scarfs, one-third OF.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-11
TO MARRY In FEBRUARY.
Sergeant Hooker Announces Engage
ment With Miss Mary Smith

ment With Miss Mary Smith
New York, Jan 1.-THE Journal and
Advertiser says: The cards announc-
ing the engagement between Miss Mary
Condit Smith and myself are being
printed" said Richard Stuart Hooker,
in an interview. I'VE are to be married
in February he continued. IT believe
the president and Secretary Root are
to be present. 1 would prefer a Qu1eter
wedding, ] think as I'm rather bashful-
1T was my love of army and navy
life that led me to enlist in the marines
Altogether the story OF the love match
is lively in detail. The young people
have known each other since childhood
Sergeant Hooker is the son of Mrs.
Bessie Stewart Hooker, and grandson
OF Senator Stewart, of Nevada In 1897,
when the K1ondilze gold fever started,
the marine went to the Klondile, where
he remained for about a. year. DispOsing
of his outfit and claim to advantage he
came back to civilization just at the
outbreak Of the Spanish-American war.
and it was not long before he succeed
ed, with his grandfather's influence in
getting an appointment in the marine
corps
1t was just about a year ago that
Miss Condit Smith, in response to an
invitation from her sister. wife of Lieu
tenant Keyes, Of the navy, then sta
toned at Yokohama determined to
leave this country and travel in the
Orient It was after a visit to Lieuten-
ant and Mrs Keyes that she accom-
panied Mr.. and Mrs. Squires to Pexin.
She stayed with them at the old temple
on the great wall of China, fifteen miles
distant from Pel<in, from which place
the two women were rescued just IN
time to save them from the boxers and
conveyed to the British legation in
Pekin. IA 81
AS soon as they were rescued Miss
Condit Smith started for her home in
Washington, and arrived less than a
fortnight ago. being met in New York
SaTyc1nf Hooker