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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-28
A WEEKS RECORD
ALI the News of the Past Seven
Days Condensed.
HOME AND FOREIGN ITEMS
News of the Industrial Field, Personal
and Political Items, Happenings
at Home and Abroad.
HOME AND FOREIGN ITEMS
THE NEWS FROM ALL THE WORLD
CONGRESSIONAL.

Most of the session of the senate on the
18th was occupied in considering the bill
providing for the protection of the presi-
dent of the United States. Senator Bacon
introduced a bill for the deportation ana
exclusion of alien anarchists....ln the
house fair progress was made with the
river and harbor bill, and after the close
of general debate q of the 1l6 pages OF the
bill were disposed Of A bill was introduced
providing for a 20 per cent. reciprocity
agreement with Cuba.
The bill providing for protection OF the
president occupied the time of the senate
on the goth. The report of the finance COM
mittee on the bill repeating the war revenue
act was presented. I'm the house bills
were introduced to provide a safer and
easier method of sending money by mail
and TO increase the postal revenues, and
to levy tax of ten cents pound on reno
waited butter The military appropriation
bill $3.50, 905,940) was reported. and the river
and harbor bill was further considered.
In the senate on the 21st passage of the
bill to protect the president by vote of
63 to l5, and of the war revenue repeal bill,
without division. occupied practically all
of the session....In the house the river
and harbor bill was passed and a bill was
introduced authorizing the postmaster
general to make contract for pneumatic
tube mail service in cities. The naval COM
mittee adopted a resolution indefinitely
postponing further consideration of the
Schley bills and resolutions.
There was no session of the senate on
the 22d. The house devoted the entire day
to consideration of the contest of J. Nc
Kenzie Moss (rep) for the seat now occu-
pied by Mr.. Rhea, of Kentucky. but no ac-
tion was taken. The committee on cleo
tions has reported adversely to Rhea.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-28
GIGANTIC ADVERTISING.
Grand Trunk Arrnnges Plans for pfo-
ture Exhibit

Though the Grand Trunk Railway system
carried over 10000 tourists and sportsmenl
into one district of Canada's summer play
grounds last year, the Company is starting
out tins year with vigorous policy of adj
vertising to still further increase the influx
OF pleasure-seekers who annually travel over
this system.
The company has now decided to give tho
populace OF some of the larger cities in the
states OF Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky
and pennsylvania an opportunity of seeing
the series OF Photographic views it had on
exhibition at the Pan-American exposition
at Buffalo,. There will be over 100 pictures
IN the collection, each measuring feet 8
inches by feet inches, in addition to one
OF the finest. collections of mounted fish
that has ever been shown. The fish include
specimens of black bass from the Highlands
OF Ontario" dore and maskinonge from the
st. Lawrence, land locked salmon from their
native waters, and other specimens of rare
value. A representative of the Grand Trunk
will accompany the exhibit and the art gal,
lery will be installed in the business portion
of the cities visited Thousands of copies
of literature, describing the several regions
to be advertised, will be distributed. The
exhibit will open at Saginaw Mich. March
10, and goes from there to Grand Rapids,
thence south to several points in the other
states.
The tour will occupy ten weeks, two days
being allowed in each city.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-28
Personal AND POLITICAL.

Thomas f. Burns, an old-time IA
nous ball player, died suddenly of
heart disease at jersey City, N. ].
James Harris Fairchild, for 33 years
president of Oberlin college, died at
his home in Oberlin, o., aged S5 years.
Edward Green, husband of Hetty
Green, the richest woman in the United
States, died at Bellows Falls, VT, aged
81 years.
Republicans of the Ninth Indiana dis
trict have renominated Charles b. Ian
dis for congress.
Noah Davis, formerly presiding JUS
tice of the New York supreme court,
died in New York, aged s4 years. In
1869 he was member of congress.
Judge Russell Smith Taft, aged 67
years, chief justice of the supreme
court of Vermont, died at his home
in Burlington.
Congressman Harry Gibson, of the
Second Tennessee district, has been re-
nominated for his fifth term by the re-
publicans.
Peter Laverdure, aged III years,
died at Great Falls, Mont.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-28
ADoublx Fatal Accident.

Cleveland, March 26.-One man was
killed and another fatally injured as
the result of an accident which oc-
Cured Tuesday at the w. S. Tyler
wire works. William Knoxell and
George Weber were working with n
large flask of sand. The flask rolled
upon them suddenly and both were
horribly crushed. Their cries brought
other workmen, who extricated their
comrades with difficulty. An ambu-
lance took them to hospital. Knox
ell died soon after reaching the hos
pital
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-28

Cleveland, March 22.-After remain
ing out 90 hours, the jury in the
Strong murder trial, at p. m, Fri
day. returned verdict of guilty of
assault with intent to rob, as charged
in the second count of the indict-
ment. The penalty is imprisonment
from one to Is ye1rs. The defendant,
Frank Strong, who was charged with
being implicated in the murder of
Emil Goodman, on the night of De-
cember 2, awaited the jury's verdict
with a smiling face.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-28

George Rhauer, an iron worker, of
New York City, was killed by n fall
of 16S feet from the center span of
the new East river bridge into the
water. He came to the surface three
times before he sank from sight, but
no boat was near to rescue him.
Five men were seriously burned,
one, it is feared, fatally, by an ex-
plosion of gas at the Carrie blast
furnace of the Carnegie Steel Co.,
at Rankin, Pa.
"A forest fire in the woods north
west of Eastport, Long Island, de-
stroyed hundreds of acres of wood
land. Thousands of quail, partridges
and rabbits perished in the flames.
Attorney General Knox has instruc-
ted the United States attorney at
Port Townsend, Wash, to libel the
steamer Wilhelmina whose captain is
| stated to have brought into that port
two Cinnamon whom he put ashore
and assisted to escape the inspection
officers.
About 450 persons employed in the
weaving department of the Cheney
silk mills at South Manchester,
Conn, have gone out on strike be-
cause of notice stating that the
price per yard for weaving to men
operating two looms would hereafter
be IL cents. Heretofore men run
ming one loom each have received IS
cents a yard. About $500 hands are
employed in the plant.
Two hundred and fifty artists en-
| ployed by IA photo-enyraving firms
at Chicago have struck because en-
ployers refused to sign an agreement
to unionize their art rooms. The ar
fists recently formed union. They
complained against the employment
of too many apprentices.
A legal fight of six years duration
between the Young Women's Chris
ton Association of Chicago and the
international Committee of Young
Women's Christian Associations has
been ended by Judge Chytraus, of
Chicago. enjoining the latter organ
ization from using the name it bas
adopted.
Oscar Doerfinger, chief chemist of
the laboratory of the Brooklyn navy
yard, was accidentally shot and
killed by his brother, William, at
Huntington, l.. /. The brothers had
just returned from hunting expedi-
ton and were clambering from their
boat when the accident occurred.
The feature OF the senate proceedings on the
25th was sreech by Mr. Money, of Mississp-
pi. in opposition to the oleomargarine bill -.
BY vote OF 1877 to liz the house unseated Mr..
Rhea, from the Third Kentucky district, and
gave the scat to his republican opponen, Mr..
Moss. The remainder of the session was given
TO consideration of the army appropriation bill.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-28
FOREIGN,

The British budget demand exceeds
the nations income by S75,Oo0,000, and
the deficit will have to be made up by
taxation.
Prince Henry and Emperor William
arrived at Kiel, where the former re
joined the squadron of which he j
commander.
The Turkish government fatty re.
fuses to repay the United States gov
ernment the 72,500 given to the brig
ands as ransom for Miss Stone.
Achilles l., known as king of Pata-
gonia, died in Paris, leaving his throne
to an unknown.
Four hundred Filipino rebels in Sa-
mar surrendered, ending the revolt in
the island.
Chinese imperial troops have been
repeatedly defeated by rebels in the
southern provinces.
The civil tribunal at Paris has ap-
proved the cession of the Panama canal
property to the United States.
Emperor William has directed that
former torpedo boat, now used as
a guardship, shall be renamed "Alice
Roosevelt"
John Dillon, Irish nationalist, has
been suspended from parliament for
calling Joseph Chamberlain liar
during debate on the Boer war.
In collision between fish boats near
Nascareth, Portugal, IL men were
drowned
Stanislas La Croix, who murdered
his VIE and an old man named
Thomps, who was endeavoring to pro-
tect her, was hanged at Hull, Quebec.
A London paper predicts civil war
in Ireland as result of the United
Irish league agitation.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-28
Asked for an Injunction.

ATiddletown, March 26.-City Solici-
tor Harlan filed petition in COM
mon pleas court Tuesday to restrain
the Miami & Erie Transportation Co.
from building it's electric motor line
through the city. The petition re-
cites that the state has no right to
give city franchises. An effort to
place the track on city property met
with police resistance. 1t is impos-
sible to build along the canal bank
without encroaching on city prop
erty.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-28
CLEANED in OHIO.
Short Telegraphic Items of In
terest to Buckeyes.
Vessel Owners Join in tho Fight.

Cleveland, March 25.-Vessel own
crs have joined the striking ship car
penters and caulkers in war against
the American Shipbuilding Co. The
carpenters and caulkers went on
strike, January 16, for ten-hour
day. Vessel men were paying the
American Shipbuilding Co. 1925 a day
for every man at work on their boats.
The workmen got $2.75, the company
making so cents on every man. When
the men quit, non-union men were
taken on. 1t is claimed that they get
but So day, while the vessel men
nre charged the same as before, the
company netting $1.25 instead of so
cents
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-28
Escaped from n workhouse.

Cleveland, March 22.-NIike Ferenz
made a daring escape from the work
house Friday. Ferenz had his means
of escape all prearranged. In some
manner he had procured long pole
with hook at the end. He caught
the hook over the top of the fence
and climbed up. Then he drew up
the pole and descended on the oppo-
site side in the same manner and
dropped down upon the railroad
tracks. Deputy Mack found the pole
hanging to the fence. Fcrenz had the
worst record of any man in the insti-
tuition.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-28
An Outrage on Decency.

Cleveland, March 25.-Rcsidents in
the Euclid avenue and Doan street
neighborhood are up in arms over AN
outrage on decency that was perpe-
trated there Sunday afternoon. A
young man, as n result of wager
for the crowd, crawled into a hearse
which an hour before had contained
the body of scarlet fever victim,
and was driven along Doan street,
III ound block and back to the start
ing point. All the time his friends
were following IN the rear, and their
hilarity aroused the residents of the
street traversed.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-28
MINOR NEWS ITEMS.

King Edward has revived the old
custom of using snuff.
The husband of Queen Wilhelmina
is to be given command of the Dutch
army.
Gen. Wood declares that nothing
less than a 33 per cent. tariff reduc-
tion will help the Cubans.
Senator Cullom will attempt to
have $1,OO0,OOO monument to Lin
coin erected in Washington.
Prof. Won Halle says that England
will be the first great power to get
into serious trouble with the United
States.
Senator Hale, of Maine, expressed
the opinion that congress would be
prepared to adjourn for the session
by June 10.
F. b. Lyons, of Cuba, n. Y, has
been made doorkeeper of the house
of representative to succeed the late
Doorkeeper Glenn.
One of the finest railroad stations
in the world is to be erected at Wash
ington at cost of $5,O0O,00O. 1t will
be built of marble.
An agreement has been completed
between Marconi and the Canadian
government for wireless telegraph
station at Cape Breton.
The English branch of the Ameri-
can tobacco trust offered to give
| British consumers its net profits and
$1,000,000 bonus for four years.
The German government adheres
to its decision to admit girls to uni
versities only as guests, but is will
ing to try the experiment of admit
ting them to gymnasiums.
Nathan Stubblefield, of Kentucky,
gave a demonstration of a new wire
less telephone system invented by
him. Messages were distinctly heard
at distance of 200 yards.
w. z. Harrison, president of the
Texas Grain Dealers association,
sold to firm in New York for ex-
port to Germany $500 bushels of Tex
as red must-proof seed oats.
A crowd of 5000 Americans wit
messed a bull fight at Juarez, near the
Texas line. Two famous Spaniards
were the matadores, killing six bulls.
Twelve horses were gored to death.
The situation ON the Isthmus of
Panama again becomes serious. The
government has established censor
ship over diplomatic and consular
cable messages. The United States
may interfere.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-28
There were 200 business failures in

There were 200 business failures in
the United States in the seven days
ended on the 21st, against 232 the
week previous and 224 the correspond
ing week of last year.
The weekly trade review notes nu-
merous evidences of further improve
ments in markets, with vigorous do
mestic demand and gain in foreign
business.
A jury declared Stewart Fife not
guilty of the murder of Banker Rich
ardson at st. Joseph, Mo.
John Henry Peavy, a negro, was
hanged at Vienna, Ca, for the muir
der of Jesse Ford.
The special session of the Colorado
legislature adjourned after the pas
sage of the revenue bill.
The senate Philippine committee
has decided upon a distinct coinage
system for the islands.
The cabinet considered the case of
Gen. Miles and the sentiment was
practically unanimous that he is a
disturbing element in the army.
Edwin Farley, elevator man in the
Astor house in New York, confessed to
starting nine fires in the hotel so he
could put them out.
Andrew Carnegie announces gifts
aggregating $500, 900 for libraries in A.
cities and towns.
James Hatfield, of the famous Ken
tucky family of feudists, was killed in
a fight at North Bend, o.
A woman who lived as man under
the name of George Green for 35 years,
with a wife, died at Ettrick, Va, aged
rs years.
George Carter (colored) was hanged
at Moundsville. w. Va, for the murder
of Virgania Whistler, also colored.
The Hartman interests are said to
have secured control of the Rock Is
land railroad.
Attorney General Knox holds that
public lands in Porto Rico formerly
belonged to Spain and by virtue of
the treaty of Paris now belong to
the United States.
Gov. Gen. Wood of Cuba conferred
with the president on the question of
turning the island over to the Cubans
on May 1.
Justice Mayer. of New York, set free
Miss Florence Burns. saying there is
no evidence connecting her with the
death of Walter Brooks.
The Twentieth infantry arrived at
Fort Sheridan, H.. after a three years
campaign in the Philippines.
Green w. Pritchard was killed and
John Below, farmer, fatally wound
ed in duel at Corydon, Ky.
President Roosevelt will visit the
Charleston exposition on April and
present sword to Maj. jenkins.
Louis Chamberdon and his wife,
who lived at Mcdonald Station, Pa,
were struck by Panhandle train
and killed.
Five negro convicts made an at
tempt to burn their way out of pris-
on at Kosciusko, Miss, and cremated
themselves.
Navigation on the great lakes will
open April 1.
Twopersons were killed, ten hurt, and
much mail was lost in a wreck on the
Southern railway near Charlottes-
Vile, Va.
The hunting stable of P. F. Collier
at Eatontown, n. j., and 16 valuable
hunting horses were burned, the to-
tai loss being 100000.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-28
A New Railway Project.

Cleveland, March 26.-As a result of
action taken Tuesday at meeting of
the stockholders of the Lake shore
&c Michigan Southern Railway Co.,
held here, new line extending from
Youngstown to Ashtabula, II distance
of about 10 miles, will bc constructed
as soon as possible. The new road
will cost $1.250,000 and will be built
jointly by the Lake Shore and the Ma
honing Coal Railroad Co., which if
controlled by the Vanderhllts. When
the new line is completed the Lake
Shore will have two routes between
Ashtabula and Youngstown.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-28
DOMESTIC.

Fire in Fort Wayne, Ind. wiped out
property estimated to be worth from
$150,000 to 100000.
Democratic members of the house
held caucus and decided to attempt
to force n declaration of sympathy
for the Beers by congress.
At least Is persons lost their lives
in the recent storm in North Dakota
and thousands of sheep and many
cattle perished.
Gen. Otis finished his testimony be-
sore the senate Philippine committee,
telling of the duplicity of Aguinaldo.
The president and his cabinet at a
meeting discussed plans for govern
ing the Danish West Indian islands.
W. j. Bryan celebrated his forty
second birthday by moving to his farm
near Lincoln, Neb.
The Missouri supreme court rem
dered decision upholding the right of
labor men to enforce the boycott.
John Woodward, the negro murder
er of Leonard Calvitt, a white planter,
was lynched by mob at Vidalia. La.
Gen. Macarthur has been assigned to
the command of the Department of the
Lakes and Gen. Funston has been sent
TO Denver.
jerome Magee, of the University of
Chicago track team, went II feet 5
inches in pole vault, breaking the
indoor record.
Fire at New York caused loss of
100000 to the Hardman, Peck &S Co.
DinnO manufacturing nlant
Senator Hanna has named the COM
mittee of conciliation of the Civic Fed
Grafton which is to take up threatened
troubles between capitalists and work
ingmen.
Gen. Miles threatens to resign if
the pending bill to reorganize the
army becomes a law.
The government has filed bill in
Chicago against six more railroads
to enjoin them from violating the in
terstate commerce law.
A National Association of Dress
makers has been organized by $50
dressmakers from Chicago and neigh
boring towns.
Sixteen thousand Knights of Pythias
witnessed the third degree worked
by competitive teams at the jubilee
celebration in Chicago.
The Virginia constitutional conven-
tion has practically agreed upon a
plan to disfranchise negroes.
The Peoples bank of Americus, Ga,
closed its doors with liabilities of $780,
600.
Andrew Carnegie has given libraries
to Waukesha, Baraboo and Monroe,
Wis, and Paris, Ill.
Four negroes were killed and one
fatally beaten by white men at
Madrid Bend, KY, for stealing chick
ems.
Henry Wright, negro, who attempt
ed to assault white girl at San Mar
cos, Tex, has been given 90 years in the
penitentiary.
George Gordon (colored) was hanged
at Raymond, Miss, for the murder of
his wife.
John Blanchi shot and killed his wife
at Hibbing. Mimi, and committed sui
eide. Family trouble was the cause
The barge Hamilton was wrecked
off Newport News and Capt Shoe
maker and his crew of four men were
drowned.
The exchanges at the leading clear
ing houses in the United States during
the seven days ended on the 2lst ag-
gregated $2,166,794 4,61o, against So
121, ,197,014 the previous week. The de-
crease compared with the correspond
ing week of last year was 1914.
There will be no more Sunday funer-
ais in Trenton. n. J..
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-28
Strikers Got the Worst of n Fight.

Columbus, o., March 24.-Ths
troubles growing out of the molders'
strike at the Rarig Engineering Co.'s
plant eliminated in conflict Sum
day between the strikers and the men
imported to take their places. Ray
mond Lackey was badly beaten in a
fight in which more than a scare of
men participated and Thomas Hud-
dleson was badly cut and bruised
Both are strikers. Three strikers and
one non-union man were arrested.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-28
RIown TO Atoms.

Findlay, March 25.-John Duran, a
teamster employed by the Hercules
Torpedo Co., was blown to atoms yes
terday afternoon while loading a
wagon at the magazine north of this
city. Seventeen hundred quarts of
nitroglycerine went up, making a
shock that was felt for a distance of
forty miles
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-28
$4,000 TO Pacific Coast.

Chicago 4 Northwestern R'y.; during the
months OF March and April $4,000 from Chi
cago to Helena, Butte, Anaconda, Ogden
and Salt Lake City; 5000 Spokane; s33 90
Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Seat
tie, Tacoma, Vancouver, Victoria and 9
Sleeping Cars daily to the Pacific Coast.
For maps and particulars apply to near,
est ticket agent or address w. b. Kniskern,
% Fifth avenue Chicago Ill
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-28
Brought the Girl Home.

Cleveland, March 22.-Edith Gordon,
the 1O-year-old daughter of J. E.
Gordon, was returned to her fathers
home, 906 Central avenue, Friday af-
ternoon by Kittie Cochran, the young
woman who took her to Chicago,
Monday.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-28

Chicago to St. Paul or Minneapolis for
double berth in Tourist sleeping cars of the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway,
each Tuesday and Friday during March and
April, 1902, on train No. leaving Chicago
at $3.50 p. m.
For further information apply to the
nearest coupon ticket agent, or address +. A.
Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-28
Found Dend.

Fort Recovery, March 22.-The body
of Tony Tircher, of Celina, o., was
found Friday half mile east of here
along the railroad track. A revolver,
with two empty SHELLS, lay at his
side, and there was a bullet hole in
the temple. Tirchar was a wealthy
business man of Celina. He was in
Fort Recovery Thursday night.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-28
A voluntary Raise I'm wages.

Youngstown, March 26.-Ofiicials of
the Park & Falls electric railway sur
prised their employees yesterday by
posting notices, taking effect April
1, that wages would be increased
from 1S to 20 cents an hour.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-28
$500 to California, Oregon and
WashI In u ton

Chicago & Northwestern Ry. from Chicago
in tourist car. Personally conducted excur-
sions Tuesdays and Thursdays from Chicago
and Wednesdays from New England. Illus
trated pamphlet sent on receipt of two cent
stamp by S. A. Hutchinson, Manager, 2l2
Clark street, Chicago
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-28

Museum Manager = Where's the living
skeleton? It's his turn to go on.
Mile. Fatema-He lost his balance while
washing his hands at the sink a moment ago
and slipped down the waste pipe.-Chicago
Daily News.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-28
rhree Postmaster. Appointed.

Washington, March 25.-The presi-
dent on Monday nominated the fol-
lowing Ohio postmasters: Joseth A.
Shriver, Manchester; John II. Iripp,
Carrollton; Martin L. Miller, Steuben-
Vile.