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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-08-01
WILL SHUT DOWN.
BIg Tin Plate MIIi mt Andersors
Ind, TO &c Closed for an Indefinite

Anderson, Ind, July 3o.-Notices
have been posted in the local plants
of the American Tin Plate Co. that
the factory will be closed down the
latter part of this week for an in
definite period. Many of the work.
men take the order as significant in
so far as the proposition recently
presented by the company for 25
per cent. cut in wages is concerned
They believe that it is an influence
which the company is bringing to
bear to force them to come to tho
proposition.
There are others, however, who
claim to have positive evidence that
two large warehouses in Pittsburg
are crowded and that the shutdown
Is to last until this stock is gone.
The company has sent word to this
city that the men in the mills at Niles,
o., have agreed to the % per cent.
cut in wages, and that other mills in
Ohio and Pennsylvania will do like
wise this week or next. With the add
dition of the Niles mill the trust now
claims nine mills that will permit the
wage reduction to be made.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-08-01

statues of Meade, Hancock and other
leaders of the northern troops, of
more or less artistic merit. Thus far
the positions of the confederates are
marked only by living timber and by
modest tablets, placed by the govern
ment. Unfortunately there has been
a bit of friction between the northern
and southern ex-soldiers over some
mooted points in the history of the
battle, and this has acted very dis
couragingly upon whatever intention
there may have been to stimulate the
accumulation of confederate monu-
ments. In one instance the ex-confed-
crates claimed to have "taken" Ger.
tain advantageous position on high
ground. The unionists replied that
the position was not "taken" at all.
~ it was merely abandoned by them
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-08-01
MONUMENTS AT GETTYSBURG.
A Thrilling War Incident Is Striking.
~ Commem GRATED by One
of Them,

Whatever may be ones views as
to the ethical side of a project to
preserve and immortalize battlefiels
of the civil war, the field of a north
ern victory, it must be conceded that
the government is slowly making of
Gettysburg q most interesting and,
in way, instructive memorial of the
great fight. The approach to the
town by rail is made picturesque by
the sudden appearance of equestrian
and other statuary marking various
points of military interest, and stu
ated apparently at haphazard in field
or meadow, producing an effect rather
startling to the unaccustomed Ameri-
can eye. When it is remembered that
over 100 900 men were engaged onboth
sides in the three days struggle, it is
not surprising to note that the field
itself comprises 10000 acres, exclusive
of the cavalry battlefield, which is
situated about four miles to the east.
The country is rolling and picturesque,
and the views from the many observa-
ton towers of iron, work which have
been erected at frequent intervals, are
magnificent in extent and beauty. The
great stretch of battlefield is dotted
with monuments, of which no less
than 40 have now been erected. In
dividual regiments have placed stones
to mark their positions during the
fight, and some of these are very good
representations in bronze and stone
of sharpshooters and kindred sub
iects. writes Louise Morgan Sill, in
Harper's Weekly.
One of the most interesting of the
private monuments, and fair ex-
ample of the kind that is being erect
ed, is the shaft which bears the life
size bronze figure of union officer
named Brown. Brown, in an excess
of zeal, diSobeyed orders, and was
thereupon relieved of his sword
Grasping a hatchet, he rushed, un-
daunted, into the midst of the hot
struggle, never slackening his impet'
uous onslaught until he had wrenched
another sword from the hand of con-
federate officer. with which weapon
he continued his intrepid attack OF
the enemy. The monument represents
him holding the confederate's sword
the hatchet lying at his feet.
The governments monuments, as
should be expected, are more costly
and impressive. There is S5O,oOt
shaft 60 feet in height, surmountet
by a figure of Liberty, and having
marbles of war, history. peace ant
plenty at the base, which marks th'
spot where Lincoln delivered his i'm
mortal speech when the Nationa
cemetery was dedicated on Cemeter,
hill in 1868. There are also equestrian
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-08-01
Assaulted by Masked MEN.

Grand Rapids, Mich, July 3o.-Six
masked men entered the railroad sta
tion at Dublin, about 90 miles north,
on the Pere Marquette railroad, late
Monday night and assaulted and
bound Night Operator McEvoy and
Day Operator Merryfield. Both men
were firs+ knocked down with pieces
of gas pipe. Merry6eld is so badly
injured that his recovery is doubtful
After the assault, the masked men
left. McEvoy managed to break his
bonds and liberate his companion
Section men were notified and ehasef
the gang into the woods.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-08-01
CAPE HAYrlEN fRouRLE.
Commander OF the rnchins VIII Pro-
vent Bombardmcnt without Due


Notice.
Washington, July 3o.-The follow.
ing cablegram was received at the
navy department Tuesday afternoon
from Commander McCrea, of the
Machias, which arrived at Cape Hay
tien Monday,
affairs are very disturbed at
Cape Haytien. Unorganized mob in
the city. Foreign consuls have been
threatened. Will give protection ON
board. / will prevent bombardment
without due notice"
The state department has no hesi-
tntion in fully approving the ener-
getic action of Commander McCres
In taking care of the foreign con-
suls and in preventing lombard
ment without warning. The Ameri-
can and foreign interests in Cape
Haytien are large and an American
captain is required by the unwritten
law to look after the life and proper
ty of other foreign residents, as we'll
as Americans, in such cases. The
rules of international law as well as
the dictates Of humanity require that
proper notice be given before bonn
bardment, in order that women, chill
dren and non-combatants may leave
the town and carry off their personal
belongings.
The navy department feels that the
Machias is sufficiently large for tho
work on hand at this point, though
IL there were more such small Ameri-
can gunboats in the gulf and Carib-
bean sea a quieting and restraining
| influence would be exerted over these
| frequent rebellious outbreaks, in
volving violations of the rules of war
and great suffering. However, there
is no naval vessel, save those now
engaged in such service as the Ma
chias, within 1,s00 miles of the vari-
Gus seats of trouble in Central and
South America and the West Indies
The Machias is a vessel of LIT tons.
carrying eight rapid fire guns, and II
officers and 143 men. While not many
men could be spared for landing
party, the vessel undoubtedly could
lie in the anchorage and cover the
town with her guns.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-08-01
Lndy Pauncefote GrntefuI

Washington, July a9.-The navy de-
partmcnt has received Rear Admiral
Coghlan's official report of the cere-
monies which attended the landing of
the remains of the late Lord Paunce-
fote, British ambassador to Washing
ton, in England. The report is dated
at Southampton, July IA, and says
that Lady Pauncefote expressed most
heartfelt thanks for the kindness of
the American people and for the hon
ors paid to her late husband, and
requested the admiral to extend an
expression ef her gratitude to Pres
ident Roosevelt and his cabinet.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-08-01
A MONSTER COMBINE.
Rockefeller, RothschiId and Nobel
Will work Together-They Expect
to Control All the Markets OF the
World.


London, July 3o.-In it's issue this
morning the Daily Mail declares there
Is no longer any doubt that the three
monster oil interests of Rockefel)sT.
Rothschild and Nobel have entered ;z-
to working agreement. Thus"
says the paper, without any puplici-
ty the greatest trust the world has
ever seen has sprung into being"
This combination, says the paper,
has been limited at in messages from
Batoum and Moscow, and it has been
more clearly shown in the offers
made to Russian oil exporters by rep
resentatives of the Nobel and Roths-
child interests for the absorption Of
the whole of their output. The ex-
porters have been hidden to sell
through the agencies of those inter
ests at price arranged by them, or
to fight the combined forces of the
three oil giants. This offer was made
openly and with the idea of maintain
ing prices and it has been refused,
the Russian exporters preferring to
fight. 1t was doubtless this question
of combine, the Daily Mail continues.
that induced the Russian government
to issue invitations to an antitrust
conference
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-08-01
plRGE FOR A SOLDIER.

Close his eyes, his work is dorel
What to him is friend or foeman,
Rise of moon or set of sun,
Hand of man or kiss of woman?
Lay him low, lay him low.
In the clover or the snow!
What cares he? He cannot know;
Lay him low!
AS man may, he fought his fight.
Proved his truth by his endeavor;
Let him sleep in solemn night.
Sleep forever and forever.
Lay him low, lay him low,
In the clover or the snow!
What cares he? He cannot know;
Lay him low!
Fold him in his country's stars,
Roll the drum and fire the volley!
What to him are all our wars,
What but death bemocking folly2
Lay him low, lay him low,
In the clover or the snow!
What cares he? He cannot know;
Lay him low!
Leave him to Gods watching eye;
Trust him to the hand that made him.
Mortal love weeps Idly by;
God alone has power to aid him.
Lay him low lay him low,
In the clover or the snow,
What cares he? He cannot know:
Lay him lowl
George II. Boxer. in Detroit Free Pres
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-08-01
FATAL THUNDERBoLTs.
Three Killed by Lightning in Pitts
burg-ETcct OF Severe storm
in New York City.

Pittsburg, Pa, July ga severe
heavy rain, visited this section Mon
day evening, causing three deaths and
much property damage. Mrs. Kate
Walsh, of Eureka street, and two Ital-
ians were struck by lightning. The
two Italians were of gang of 30
working at Unity. When the storm
broke the men sought shelter under
some trees nearby. Lightning struck
one of the big oaks and the two men
were killed instantly. Throughout
the city and suburbs the storm inflict-
ed considerable damage. Twenty-Five
buildings were struck by lightning.
New York, July ga storm such as
has not visited this vicinity since the
cloudburst of 1901 broke over New
York at six o'clock Monday evening.
1t lasted just 25 minutes, according to
the weather bureau, but in that linn
tied space of time it caused the death
of one man and boy, demolished flag
poles, seriously damaged steeples and
towers on churches and high build
ings, tore up the sidewalks, flooded
cellars and the underground work Of
the rapid transit system in several
places, set off fire alarms, paralyzed
traffic (both trolley and steam), blew
down trees, and ditrTarious other dam
age to property and people. The rain
fell in torrents, while the lightning
flashed in every direction, accom-
panied by deafening peals of thunder.
Ezra Engel, an eight-year-old boy,
who lost his life, was apparently
struck by lightning while swimming
in the river.
The lightning was so vivid and the
thunder so loud there was panic
among the shoppers and clerks in the
retail dry goods district.
At the Waldorf-Astoria, which was
crowded with guests and dining par.
ties, there was scare early in the
storm, due to the striking of the flag.
pole on the building. About four feet
of the staff was broken by the force OF
the bolt and sent flying to the ground
A woman who, with her baby, took
refuge from the rain under a culvert
in the park was nearly drowned by the
| Tdplu rising OF Ine water DeIOTe Snt
could be rescued.
More than 1000 sparrows were kille,
by the storm at the corner of Hudson
and Third streets, Hoboken. Two larg
shade trees in front of the Beachwoot
apartment house were struck by light
ming shortly after the storm began
and a moment afterward the lawn il
front of the house was carpet of dea,
birds.
More than 5000 commuters wer
flooded at the Barclay and Christophe
street ferry houses, the approaches t
which were covered by water 1h fee
deep. At the corner of Clinton an
Ferry streets the water was so dee
that children from the tenements wen
in swimming.
Water broke the windows of til
basement apartment of William Kin
at 3s3 Second avenue, and Mr.. King an
his family found thems selves founder
; ing in the water, with the table fioatin
between them before they could ge
out. Countless cellars were fioode
, along the upper East side avenues.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-08-01
Boer Leaders Receive Ovations.

Cape Town, July 3O.-The hero wor-
ship of the iBoer commanders was
strikingly illustrated at the marriago
of Gen. Delarey's daughter to his sec
retary. Ferreira, at the Dutch he
formed church. The approaches to-
the edifice were packed and the con-
gregation cheered Gems. Botha, Do
Wet and Delarey as they entered tha
church. De Wet was carried from the
church on the shoulders of his adj
mirers. When the bridal party ap-
peared the congregation arose and
cheered until the minister threatened
to stop the ceremony or clear the
church.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-08-01
DIED IN CUBA.
Paul Van der WORT, Past Comman.
der-in-Chier of the G. A. H., Has
Passed Away.

der-tn-ChteT OF the u. n. H.s has
Passed Away.
Philadelphia, July 3O.-Paul Van der
WORT, past commander-in-chief of the
Grand Army of the Republic, died
yesterday at Puerte Principe, Cuba,
of paralysis of the heart. He was
born in Ohio in 1916. He enlisted for
the three months service in the Six
ty-eighth Illinois infantry and REIN
listed in Company NJ, Sixteenth llli-
nois cavalry, and was with his regi-
ment in the Ninth and Twenty-third
corps and the cavalry corps of the
military division of the Mississippi.
He was discharged August l, 1865, as
sergeant.
He joined the Grand Army in Illi-
nois in 1866 and was assistant adju-
tant general to Department Com
mander Hilliard. He resigned that
position on his removal to Omaha,
where he was mainly instrumental in
the reorganization of the Department
of Nebraska, to which he was as
signed as provisional commander. On
the formation of the department he
was reelected department COM
mander. He was elected senior vice
commander-in-chief and commander
| iu-chief in 1882.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-08-01

the other on ground sloping to the
west. 4 confederate sharpshooter,
so posted in tree that he could see
to the rear of our breastworks, made
n line shot to catch all of the three.
He aimed well, but not well enough
to carry out his purpose. However,
the shot cut the shoulder strap on
Col. Clancy's coat, cut the blouse of
Capt. Sturgis at his belt, and tore
hole in the trousers of Lieut.. Duff
near the ankle. Col. Clancy eoolly
remarked that the fellow who fired
that shot was we'll up in his busi-
ness.
AT Chickamauga Capt. Charles NJ.
Barnett's battery, company | of the
Second Illinois light artillery, upset
the plans of squad of confederate
sharpshooters. Off to our right
front was n ravine extending TO the
| east in which were several large pine
trees. all in good rifle range of the
battery. \ confederate sharpshooter
climbed one of the trees in order to
pick off some of the battery boys.
He had made a few good shots when
Capt. Barnett located him, sighted
n gun himself, and cut the tree
square off about 90 feet below the
shooter. That stopped all attempts
that day to pick off the men of the
battery.
''While this same battery was in
action at Resacca it was under hot
fire of the confederate artillery
Whenever the confederate guns
would fire there would come from a
battalion of infantry on the right
some 600 yards from us, two or three
volleys, and the bullets would come
down like hail on the artillerymer
of our own battery. Finally, Capt
Barnett ordered his boys to change
the guns to bear on the infantr,
part of the confederate line. They
were instructed to load and fire a.
fast as possible, and to keep it NJ
until he gave orders to quit. The
fire was so terrific and so unexpected
that the perniciously active battalion
was not heard from for severa
hours.
"yhe ground we held at Resacc;
had been fought over before we oc
cupied it, and in the valley of (
! creek near us lay between the line
: n number of bright Springfield rife
that had been dropped by wounde'
men or by men killed. They wer
the exact pattern of our own guns
and, as we locked at them, the
, seemed to be in very good condition
Haynes, of my mess, who neve
, cleaned n gun, and knew he couldn'
hire any of the boys to clean hi
, rifle for him, said that, as inspectio
. day was not far off. he would go int
the valley and get one of the ne'
guns. He started out under heav
/. fire from the confederate intrencf
, ments, but he went forward, got tn
i rifle, and came back to us, not bu
let having touched him. l counte
: that very fine display OF courage,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-08-01
TALES OF SHARPSHOOTERS.
4 Confederate Rifemnn who Had
the Tree He Was in Cut from
Under Him.

Speaking of trees" said sergt.
Sam Grimshaw. II remember n good
many cases in which confederate
sharpshooters used trees very much
as the ancient bowmen used tall
towers. At Resacca, Col. Clancey,
Capt. Sturgis and Lieut.. Duff were
sitting in line in the rear of COM
pany b, Fifty-second Ohio, one below
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-08-01

Leavenworth, Kan, July 29.-Fire
destroyed the shoe factory at the
state penitentiary Monday night. The
flames were discovered at o'clock
and after two hours work were under
control. Loss about $4,000. Cause
unknown.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-08-01

London, July 29.-London residents
believe the kings coronation will be
again postponed. The uneasiness re-
garding his recovery is increasing and
a rumor is current that the wound is
not progressing as bulletins say. The
report that he faces second operation
appears to be we'll founded.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-08-01
A Valuable Cargo.

Seattle, WASH, July 29.-One mil
by the steamship Roanoke, which ar
rived from Nome and St. Michaels
Monday. This is the largest ship
ment from the Nome diggings this
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-08-01
Pest Da,nage. Crops.

Odessa, Russia, July 29.-The corn
beetle has done immense damage to
the crops in many districts in the
government of Kherson and in "a
large area of Bessarabia. Two hun
dred thousand acres have been raw.
aged
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-08-01

Washington, July 29,-The Spanish
vessels sunk at Manila by Dewey will
oe raised. A Philippine concern has de-
posted a $4,000 forfeit and will try to
make profit by selling the boats as
Junk.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-08-01
Indians In Terror.

At the Santee Indian agency several
shocks were felt. They were accom-
panied by deep rumblings. On the
Omaha and Winnebago reservation
the earthquake terrorized the Indians,
who had never experienced anything
of the kind. The Indians were hold
ing festivities in honor of visitors
from the Indian Territory. Hundreds
were gathered in the big tent when
the shocks came. Fright seized the
gathering and the dances were broken
up. These agencies are not far from
Mount Ioula, Nebraska's volcano, and
the Indians Immediately gave that
mountain the credit for the disturb
ance.
Two hundred towns felt the disturb
ances. Among those reporting the
hardest shocks are Tilden, Oneil,
Petersburg, Elgin, OakdaIe, Battle
Creek, Norfolk, Ewing, Neigh, Ran
dolph and Clearwater.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-08-01
Felt in Three states.

Omaha, Neb., July 29.-An earth
quake shock, which was general over
portions of Nebraska, western Iowa
and South Dakota, occurred shortly
before one o'clock Monday. The seis-
mic disturbances were felt at large
number of towns in the three states
and lasted from ten to Is seconds.
No damage has been reported thus
far, although the shock was sufficient
to rattle dishes and affect bell tow
ers in some places. Yankton Is. d.
reports n shock of IL seconds dura-
ton: Santee agency, in northern Ne
braslSa, reports the occurrence of a
quake and Battle Creek, Neb., was
shaken for 90 seconds. The disturb
ance was more plainly felt at the lat
ter place than any others which have
thus far reported. In this city the
shake was barely discernible and few
people knew of such a thing until the
weather bureau reported on Monday
night.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-08-01
At other Points.

Santa Maria, CAL, July ga heavy
shock of earthquake was felt here at
1o:5o o'clock Sunday night. The vi
brations were from east to west, and
lasted As seconds. Old timers say it was
the heaviest shock ever felt here. Near
Los Alamos, few miles from here, a
formerly dry creek bed is now a rush
ing stream.
San Luis Obispo, Cal, July 29.-Two
distinct earthquake shocks were ex.
perienced here Sunday night. The first
and heaviest lasted three seconds. The
general direction of disturbance was
east and west.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-08-01
SHOCKS ARE SEVERE.
earthquakes in California, Nebraska
and Iowa.
Create n Panic Among the Residents
of Great Many Towns, Hut
Actual Damage Caused
:, Is Slight.

Lompoc, Cal, July 2o.-Lompoc val
ley experienced severe earthquake
shock at 10:50 Sunday night. At that
time violent shock was felt which
lasted fully 30 seconds and was so
severe that dishes, clocks, house
plants, etc, were thrown from
shelves, upsetting furniture and other
articles. The people were stricken
with terror and ran from their
houses, some fearing to return,
as other lighter shocks contin-
ued for several hours after
ward. Another heavy shock was felt
at five n. m. and one at II a. m. A
large water tank was knocked over,
the earth cracked at many different
places, and the Santa Ynez river bed
slightly changed at places.
Water Flows from Fissure.
Santa Barbara, Cal, July 90
Meager advices received from Los
Alamos, 45 miles north of this place
report that an unusually severe shock
of earthquake occurred Sunday
night at about IL o'clock, doing
damage to the property of the West
ern Union Oil company at the Mar
reaga wells estimated at from $12,G0t
to $4,000. At Harris station, on the
railroad, fissure is reported to have
opened, and from it stream of wa
ter two feet deep and 1s feet wide il
now flowing. A slight shock of earth
quake was felt in Santa Barbar;
shortly before IL o'clock, but no dam
| age was done.