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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-10-09
CARLOTTA OF MEXICO,
MAD FOR MANY YEARS, IS NOW DYING
Ever Since S67 She Has Kept Mock Court in a Chateau
Near Brussels, Belgium, Believing That the Murdered
Maximilian, Her LOver-HuSband, Still Lives

pleased the powers that Me xico should be
an empire. So like the tempter Of old.
they took Maximilian up on an exceed
ingly high mountain. showed him that
kingdom and all the glories thereof, and
promised "all these will give unto thee"
Fate's last most exquisite touch of
irony in the situation was. that had they
continued the idyllic, unpretentious life
at Miramar, the crown of all the Aus
trians would have come to them through
the suicide in 1889 of MaXimilian's
nephew, Crown Prince Rudolph, which
would have made Ferdinand the next
heir had he then been living.
Carlotta, as empress IF country
which wished to be republic, played her
losing game bravely, and even brilliant
ly. In magnificence of her court, in per-
sonal extravaganza, she was almost a
second Eugene. She was sincerely in
terested in her people, gave Maximilian
sage counsel in state matters, restored
the semi-ruined Chapultepec. palace OF
the Aztec kings, and rebuilt the cele-
brated 'Montezuma bath"
When the climax of the Inflated Mex
lean empire came, MaXimilian was i'll
with fever, and his presence at the seat
of trouble was imperative. The empress
undertook to return to Europe to invoke
aid of Napoleon ILL.,, and of the pope. But
Napoleon, who had gotten them into this
predicament, was not going to help them
out. Then 1t was that the first mad
symptoms manifested themselves. She
left Napoleon in despair, and arriving at
the Grand hotel in Paris, she had an at
tack of insanity.
In many quarters in Mexico to-day a
more sinister cause for her mental break
down is implicitly believed in. 1t is as
serted that decoction of the loco
root" which produces insanity, was Sc
cretly introduced into her food by some
disaffected subject But whatever the
cause of her madness, it has never left
. her. Reports OF her death were sent to
her husband shortly before his own exc
cution, thus spsring him one torment.
The ex-empress has been confined for
many years in the Chateau de Bonchat.
near Brussels. For years she has made
| pathetic pretense of holding court, order
! ing the pictures taken down from the
walls, that she might give them to her
attendants-whow would quietly replace
them-and excited by all visitors save
her sister-in-law, the late Queen Henri
eta of Belgium. Between her brother.
King Leopold. and herself, Coldness eN-
listed, as even her disordered brain had
received the Impressions. current in Bel
GUM, that he had gambled away large
portion of her once splendid fortune,
which he held for her in trust.
In 3. years she had just one moment
of happiness. That was when she was
told of the death of Napoleon III.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-10-09

circumstances, and the captors of
Rooney Lee determined that he should
be executed by way Generalization. day
had been fixed when he was to be shot
at sunrise. In some manner Maj. Gen.
Washington Parke Custis Lee, who once
>wned the Arlington estate, which was
subsequently made national cemetery
by the United States government, learned
of his brothers peril. BY means of a flag
oftruCe, Custis Lee appeared at the head
quarters of the union commander, who
cordially received him and inquired the
nature of his visit.
ITO save my brothers life. if posi-
ble,' was the reply, and return him to
his wife and children. You must know,
general continued Custis Lee, I am a
bachelor. and not only that, but out
rank my brother, who is brigadier gen.
eral, while am major general. If fany-
one is to suffer for the unfortunate occur
renee by which one of your officers for
feited his life, let the blow fall upon me.
There will be no one to grieye and worry
about me, for am single man and
soldier, able and willing to abide by the
It is different, for he Is man of family,
with wife and four little ones awaiting
him at home. He knows nothing Of
my visit, neither does our father, Gen.
Robert e. Lee. Knowing both of them as
do, it is my conjecture that If my pur-
pose had been communicated to either
of them, they would have endeavored to
dissuade me from such an undertaking.
Consequently | have come to your head
quarters of my own volition, and with
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-10-09
"FIGHTING JOE HOOKER"
Famous Sob rIquet Acquired Through
the Mistake of Com
pOsItOr.

How Gen. Hooker got the sobriquet
of Fighting Joe Hooker" is said by
Sidney V. Lowell, of Brooklyn, to have
originated as follows:
81 was reading proof on the New
York Courier and Enquirer, and had
been at work from seven o'clock in the
evening until three in the following
morning. Mcclellan had come into
contact with the confederate forces, and
was pressing them back toward Rich
mond. Our press dispatches from the
front, written with carbon on manifold
sheets of tissue paper, told of desperate
fighting all along McClellans line,
Among his corps commanders was Gen.
Hooker, whose command had been per-
haps too gravely engaged, Just as the
last page form of the Courier and En-
quirer was made ready for the press, an
other dispatch came in from the front
giving further particulars of the fight
ing in which Hoolter's corps was dec
perately engaged, and across the top
of the dispatch was written Fighting
Joo Hooker l knew that this line
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-10-09
MAY LEAD DEMOCRACY.
Indiana Man stands Good show of Be-
coming Hend of Democratic Ma
tional Committee.

AS a result of a number of confer
ences between leading members of the
democratic national committee, it is now
believed that Thomas Taggart, commit
teeman for Indiana, will be the new
chairman of the national committee, and
the manager of the next national cam
paign, succeeding Senator Jones.
D.J. Campau, of Michigan; T. E. Ryan,
of Wisconsin; Urey Woodson, of Ken
tucky; Norman Z. Mack, of New York;
Thomas Taggart, OF Indiana, and repre-
sentatives of Iowa, Missouri and other
states in the west have met in Chicago
recently.
Il have not entered the field as a can
didate for national chairman" said Mr..
Taggart. IF the committee decides that
/ am the man its members want for
chairman, / probably should not de-
cline the honor, which in national cam
paign is next to being named for presi-
dent or vice president"
One of the representatives of far
western state said to a New York Her
aid reporter:
Il believe the selection of Mr.. Taggart
would be equivalent to the contribution
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-10-09

engagement. | should like you to call
for me at the bank at three this after
noon"
Mrs. Gaylord only looked inquiring-
ly at her husband, for he had never
made such request before.
He explained by saying: There is
a set of emeralds at Clifford's which
| think would please you. l am at
leisure at that hour, and if you can
come we will examine them together"
At three?" said Mrs. Gaylord, with
animation.
Yes, and please be prompt. for l
have other engagements later"
Il shall be there" said the lady, and
she decided mentally that her husband
was. after all, handsome man.
Come direct to my private ROOM"
said Mr.. Gaylord, as he left the house
She nodded pleasantly and thought
of the emeralds.
1t was exaclly three o'clock when
Mrs. Gaylord entered her husbands
office. He was waiting for her evil
IDENTIFY, for he had assumed his hat and
cane.
There was another person in the
room, person clad in long apron,
paper cap and cotton gloves, holding
in his hand a long-handled carpet
sweeper She failed for an instant to
recognize in this garb her friend, AL
bert Winturn. and he in confusion
pulled off his paper cap and waited for
her to speak.
She nodded coldly as to a servant
and took her husbands proffered arm.
You can go for the day when you
get through with that work, Win
turn" said Mr.. Gaylord, carelessly. as
they passed from the room, and Albert
with strange feeling of depression
closed the door behind them.
Mrs. Gaylord was pleased with the
emeralds and praised her husbands 8
taste. She carried the jewels home
with her,
He escorted her to the opera that
evening and after their return she
said: II hope, dear, you can find time
for short trip to Europe. l think
should enjoy a sea voyage"
IL can make time" he replied.
promptly. when shall we start?"
"As soon as | can get ready. And,
dear, with your consent shall on our
return revise our social list. There
are several people who have grown
tiresome to me-"
Who, for instance?" he asked,
"Albert Winturn for one, and some
others | think OF"
Il shall leave it all to YOU" he said,
with no change of voice or feature.
Mr.. Winturn's services in the bank
proved unsatisfactory and were dis
pensed with. and he sought other
fields of employment
A year later Mrs. Gaylord said to
herself: 81 believe | am really and
truly in love with my husband.
! Mamma is certainly 4 wise woman"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-10-09

the Hill of the Bells" on June 10, 1861,
to die by the pistol shots of revolution
lists, never knew that the splendid men,
tai powers of his devoted wife had given
way under their strain, and that she was
by that time a babbling maniac holding
mock court behind barred doors and
asking: why does not the emperor
Gomez"
Carlotta had for 81 years continued
to ask: Why does he not Gomez" never
having been told what happened to Max
lco's first emperor.
Shakespeare would have done justice
to story like Maximilian and Car
lotta's. His pen could have drawn their
happiness in paradise, of their early mar
ried life, and then the insidious entrance
of the serpent Of ambition, introduced
by schsming statesmen with the cold
hearted Third Napoleon at their head. 1t
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-10-09

President Lincoln's magnanimous dis
position and kindly nature were never
better exemplified than in case during
the civil war in which two sons of the
confederate chieftain, Robert e. Lee,
were involved, says the Washington
Post. AS narrated by one of the most
hospitable Virglnians, himself a scion
in family noted for the brave deeds and
heroic sacrifices, the story of Lincoln
and the Lees reveals depth of fraternal
affection, chivalry and heroism of which
Americans may justly be proud, no mat
ter what state may claim their allegiance.
There is a piece of history which
seems to have escaped some northern
writer's" remarked the host, 'and that
Is an incident involving Lincoln and
two sons of 'Marse Robert as Gen. Lee
was Familiarity termed in the army. |
have been an omnivorous reader of his
tory connected with the civil war of 1861
65, but nowhere have encountered any
mention of the incident | am about to
relate.
'It was after the battle of Brandy Sta
tion, in which Brig Gen. w. II. F. Lee,
called by his father and family Rooney
Lee, was not only badly wounded. but
captured by the federal forces. Upon
being taken to the headquarters of the
union army his identity became known,
and there are consequent great rejoicing
over such capture. Subsequently fed
eral officer who had been captured by
the confederates was shot under peculiar
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-10-09
&aE S'I1oRY. 4 : TkIpsS
fViElss,
JUDGE NOT.

"Judge not; that ys be not Judged
Matthew ri.
Who are you. to sit In judgment on the
saying or the song,
With n finger raised and ready to deter
mine right or wrong?
Who are you, to weigh the motives of an
others thought or act
In solemn contemplation wurplng fancy
Into fact?
Who are you, to scent the evil? IL your
impulse free from grudge?
Is the world little better for the judg-
ments that you Judge?
Who are you, to take the measure Of an
erring felowman?
Whence the power and precision Of your
comprehensive scan?
How you hold the scales in balance! /
have never understood
Why you shouted out the evil; why you
whispered OF the good.
Who are YOU to walt the moment, when
with wink and smile and nudge
You may call the world to witness of the
judgments that you Judge?
Who are you? But who am !, to set you
down hypocrite?
Who am to doubt the justice of the judg-
ments you have writ?
Who are you. to judge the others as they
come across your view?
Who am l, to sit and murmur of my dis
content with you?
How do we know-puny criticisms the
way of life we trudge
How we wiring the heart OF Justice with
the judgments that We judge?
Chicago Tribune.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-10-09

ers, nearly 5000 cyclemakers, and H.
$40 tailors
1t appears that there are female bail
ifs, boatsmen, boiler makers, bricklay-
ers, iron founders, plumbers, plasterCrs,
slaughterers, and veterinary surgeons.
One woman in the kingdom is set down
as dock laborer, and another as a road
laborer, while 279 are undertakers.
One bright, pretty Irish girl, who man
aged to escape the census altogether, has
lately branched out for herself as COM
mercial traveller in whisky, and is sup
posed to be the only woman whisky
drummer" In England, if not in the
world. She is Miss Victoria Short, daugh-
ter of Tipperary property owner, whose
reduced circumstances ON account OF
land agitation made it necessary for tho
girl to earn her own living.
An Irish member of parliament got
her place in the thirst appeasing de-
partment of the house of commons, and
her fame In that sphere of national activ-
ity brought her the surprising offer to
go out on the road. She hesitated at first.
but finally accepted the offer, and she
has become an object of much criticism
and curiosity. She has succeeded, how
ever, in minding her own business SO well
that she Is making great success OF IL.
oddly enough Miss Shorts employer Ia
. man named Tall.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-10-09

Washington there came a reply from
President Lincoln to the federal COM
mander, saying: 4 know Custis Lee
means what he says. Defer the execution
of his brother until you receive further
orders from me-
These orders never came" concluded
the host, for shortly afterward w. H. F.
Lee was exchanged for federal officer
of the rank of brigadier general, and
at once set out to rejoin his family. His
devoted wife in the meanwhile, learning
the story of his capture and sentence,
and having no means for ascertaining his
subsequent fate, had pined away and
died Scarlet fever carried of his four
children, so that it was to darkened and
desolate fireside that Rooney Lee re-
turned out of the jaws of death. He
knew nothing at this time of the offer
made by his brother to take his place, and
1t was not until long after the civil war
had ended that he had learned what a
big-hearted man Abraham Lincoln was
and what he had done.
rs 1t any wonder" continued the mar
rator, that men of the south revere the
memory Of Lincoln? 1t was the darkest
day in cur history when he fell by the
assassin's act, and none deplored his un-
timely end more than brave old Marse
Robert and his sons Custis and Rooney
Lee, the last named afterward a con-
gressman at Washington. A son Of
Rooney Lee by subsequent marriage
is now a member of the Virginia legis-
lature, and as he bears the name of his
grandsire worthily he is an ideal Vir-
ginian, brave, chivalrous and gallant"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-10-09
LINCOLN SAVED A LEE
Civil War Incident That Is Well Remembered by
Some Appreciatve SOuthernerS.

out any advice whatever, either from
my family or friends. Give me my broth
er's life for his family's sake and take
mine as means of retaliation for re-
grettable and unlooked-for act of war
and it's misery
Moved by this appeal, the union gem
eral pointed out to his visitor that what
he asked was not in his power to grant.
Lots were drawn for the execution he
said, and fate willed 1t that your broth
er should draw the fatal number. A time
has been fixed for the execution, the nee
essary orders have been given, and it
only remains to carry out the details.
There is nobody to help you in your ex-
tremity unless President Lincoln at
Washington sees fit to interfere
This suggestion, coming from the
source it did, aroused CLEAN of hope
within the bosom of Custis Lee, and he
inquired of the federal commander
whether it would be possible to stay the
President Lincoln could be informed of
the circumstances.
Most assuredly, was the reply, and,
furthermore, he shall be informed of
your heroic and brotherly offer of sacri-
flee Immediately.
This officer kept faith to the letter" I"
continued the narrator, "and sent a de-
tailed account of the interview with
Custis Lee to the president of the United
States Abraham Lincoln. Within few
hours after the message was received at
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-10-09

his thanks and said: "The duties OF
the position are strange to me, sir.
but | hope to please you"
We'll" said the banker. your
duties will be fairly easy to learn.
They Will consist mainly of your at
tendance at the bank. the entertain-
ment of visitors of distinction while
am busy or absent, and general
supervision of affairs as you become
acquainted with the details of the busi-
ness. There is also a social side to
the position. From your knowledge
gained here you will assist Mrs. Gay
lord in preparing her list of guests for
the entertainments we shall give. for
you know we have to certain degree
to combine social and business affairs
You will also be called upon OCCASION
ally to escort Mrs Gaylord to the
opera and elsewhere when | am absent
or otherwise engaged"
II shall not shirk my duties" said
the secretary-elect.
There is another duty which will
no doubt prove disagreeable," said the
banker, "but it is unavoidable. You
are aware, perhaps, that no person
connected with this institution ex-
cept myself and secretary Is permitted
to enter this room"
Winturn nodded.
This is a cast Iron rule and must
not be broken. and it makes it neces-
sary for you and me to perform the
janitor work within these four walls.
1t may seem irksome at first, but you
will soon get used to it. | used to do
the work myself and l really enjoyed
handling the broom and duster after
awhile Do you think you can learn
| to sweep"
Albert was not pleased with this
prospect of doing even light janitor
work, but he dared not refuse and eX-
pressed himself as satisfied.
II shall show you about the janitor
work Immediately" said the banker
and brought from closet long ging-
ham apron, paper cap. a pair of cot
ton gloves and the necessary imple-
ments used in removing dust.
Albert went to work at once. con-
soled by the remark of his employer
who said: "Of course no one must
know that you do this sort of work
| That is better kept secret"
Gertrude" said Mr.. Gaylord at the
breakfast table, "if you have no other
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-10-09

meant that the matter should be added
to what had gone before. but the COM
positor who put it in type knew moth
ing about the preceding matter, conse-
quently he set the phrase as headline:
Fighting Joe Hooker Concluding that
it made good headline, let it go. l
realized that If few other proofread-
ers treated the phrase as did. Hooker
would live and die as Fighting Joe
Hooker Enough additional proof
readers acted likewise to do the busi-
ness"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-10-09

Talking of dogs" said the colonel,
"a friend of mine has Gordon setter.
She's the most sympathetic dog l ever
heard Of. She has the maternal instinct
so strong that she has brought up lit
ter not her own"
'I've known of such cases." said a
listener.
There was a hen had a chicken.
The hen died and the chicken was in
sore distress. This dog took pity on 1t
and brought up that chicken"
"Yes." said another, that's curious.
but it's not uncommon"
"And now" said the colonel, solemn
ly, that chicken bRrks!"-Stray
Stories.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-10-09

Of 81, 100000 to the democratic campaign
fund, for he would be quite as valuable
as that much money in the position of
chairman"
Mr.. Taggart was three times mayor of
indianapolis, city normally republican
by from 5000 to 5000, and in 1892, as
chairman of the state committee, carried
the state for Grover Cleveland, when
his opponent was Benjamin Harrison, a
resident of Indiana. In 1883, when the
same men were candidates, Taggart, as
state chairman, carried Marion county.
or Indianapolis, the home of Mr.. Harri-
son, for Mr.. Cleveland.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-10-09
GAIN comes word that Carlotta, OK

"A GAIN comes word that Carlotta, OK
n empress. but to-day little more
than a crazed and pitiful remind
er OF an almost forgotten international
tragedy, is dying at her chateau in the
environs of Brussels, Belgium. Death to
her would be a mercy.
A bride at II, an empress at "a, mad
woman at 26, Carlotta represents in
her own person not only the tragedy Of
a chimerical empire, but the traditional
misfortunes of the luckless house of the
Hapsburgs, and the vanity of earthly am
bitions.
Thirty-seven years ago the beautiful
young empress of Mexico parted with
the lover-husband to whom she had been
married only ten years, to sail across
seas and invoke for him the aid of princes,
temporal and spiritual. They never met
again, and neither ever knew why. Max
imilian, led out with bandaged eyes to
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-10-09
GIRL SELLS WHISKY.
Miss short Has Become Drummer for
the Wholesale Liquor House
of Mr.. Tall.

John Bull has been at some pains to
gather figures about queer employments
for women in his domain, and the results
are surprising. 1t appears that in Eng
land and Wales alone, there are nearly
"A 600 women shotmakers, 3,239 rope
makers, 4,7SO saddle makers, 5,14O gar
deners, $3.50 butchers. 27,7O7 bartend-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-05-16
THE OLD BARNARD CANNON

Tud. &C ". G. Danforth has written
very interesting history of Bar
nard's famous old cannon, from
which this entertaining extract is
taken:
Bethel had experience with our
old cannon when it made the cele-
bration of the first train OF passcn-
gel cars coming into that town over
the Vermont Central and saluting
Gov. Paine for his lie mistake OF
not going DIRECT to Montpelier up the
east branch OF " hile liver. Now,
remembering the enthusiasm and
loud reports of Walt and his gun,
Bethel sent a special invitation to
help the Democrats shoot through
Bethel village and particularly
Johnson and Collamer, two leading
Wings, who had controlled political
affairs in that town through Tav-
Tors administration.
Edward Johnson, brother of the
late Eliakim Johnson, the long time
cashier Of Woodstock bank and a
prominent man of that town, and
Edward ColIaner, son of Jacob Col
lamer, Nermont's most noted United
States senator and Tavlor's post.
master general, kept Il general
store in Bethel, including the post
office. They were very popular
Young men and had great influence,
but the election of Pierce was a dis,
appointment, giving the Democrats
4 chance long waited for. Kumor
reached them that celebration was
on tap, but they determined to pay
no attention and claimed afterwards
they heard no celebration They
accordingly put out their lights and
went to bed earlv-not to sleep, for
Walt was soon heard from, and as
the gun became warm reports were
louder.
The gunners expected to he asked
in for drinks and refreshments, but
no appearance of these two Wings
caused Walt to order the gun loaded
and tamped full. They backed it
close up and fired; the door burst
open; windows shattered and nearly
all the clustering fell. covering the
bed where Johnson and Collamer
were hiding.
Ccllamer sprang up, saying, "Ed,
we must get out of here, thew have
fired shot straight through this
| ouse :"
Johnson said, Sect under the
clothes, we must stick it out now"
Entertainment was found bv the
Democrats, and daylight saw Walt
and his company back home, look
ing for sure that they had been to a
celebration.