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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-26
BEN BUTLER's ADVICE.
Whnt the Doughty General Said fn
Council with Secession
Emissnries.

In December, 1860. after the cleo
tion of Mr. Lincoln, Gen. Butler, who
had supported Breckinridge for presi-
dent, in preference to either Douglass,
Bell or Lincoln, went to Washington,
where he had many and serious con-
versations with his southern brethren,
says a writer in the National Trib-
une. According to the interesting
account of these interviews given by
Parton, those southern brethren were
determined on secession, and asked
Butler to go with them. There was
room in the south for such as he. He
told them the north would fight against
secession. and they laughed at him.
He told them "if the south fights, there
is an end to slavery" and they laughed
again. They asked him "if he would
fight in such cause" and he replied:
Most certainly"
When the South Carolina "ambassa-
dors" came to Washington Butler pro-
posed to the attorney general to try
them for treason. You say" said he
to the attorney, that the government
cannot use its army and navy to CO.
cree South Carolina. Very well.
do not agree with you; but let the
proposition be granted. Now, seces-
sion is either right. or 1t is treason.
II it Is right the sooner we know it
the better. If 1t Is treason, then the
presenting of the ordinance of seces-
sion is an overt act of treason. These
men are coming to the white house
to present the ordinance to the presi-
dent. Admit them. Let them present
the ordinance. Let the president say
to them: Gentlemen, you go hence
in the custody of a marshal of the
United States, as prisoners of state,
charged with treason against your
country Summon a grand jury here
in Washington. Indict the commis-
sioners. If any of your officers are
backward in acting, you have the ap-
pointive power-replace them with
men who feel as men should at a time
like this. Try the commissioners be-
before the supreme court with all the
imposing forms and stately ceremo-
malls which marked the trial of Aaron
Burr. l have some reputation at home
as criminal lawyer, and | will stay
here to help the district attorney
through the trial without fee or re-
ward. If they are acquitted, you will
have done something toward leaving
a clear path for the incoming adminis-
tration. Time will have been gained:
but the great advantage will be. that
both sides will pause to watch this
high and dignified proceeding; the
passions of men will cool; the great
point at issue will become clear to all
parties; the mind of the country will
be active, while passion and preju-
dice are allayed. Meanwhile, if you
cannot use our army and navy in
Charleston harbor. you can certainly
employ them in keeping order here"
This advice was not needed. The
commissioners or ambassadors" !"
heard of it.
why, you would not hang us?" said
Mr.. Orr, one of them, to Butler.
"Oh, no." was the reply, mot unless
you were found guilty."
He had one last long interview with
the southern leaders, in which the
whole subject was gone over. For
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-26

there for four years and then
went to the British military school
at Greenwich, so that his great
achievement may properly be attrib-
uted in some degree, at any rate, to his
Anglo-Saxon training. His wife, who
is Japanese, is Vassar graduate.
There are several naval officers in
Washington who knew Uriu at the
academy and who have run up against
him on occasions since that time. A
classmate of his was Joseph H. Leon
ard, naval constructor in the United
States navy. He says that three Japa-
nese boys entered the academy in 1877
and were graduated in 1881. They
were Tasuka Serata, Sotokichi Uriu
and 1enoske Inouye. All of them have
made fine records in the Japanese navy.
Serata died an admiral, just year ago.
Both he and Uriu distinguished them
selves in the war between Japan and
China. At the academy they were very
religious; both of them were members
of the Young Mems Christian associa-
ton.
The Japanese officers were lucky
enough to receive very rapid advance
ment when they got home and some of
them were rear admirals while their
American classmates were still drudg-
Ing along with the single bars of lieu
tenants. This made it little bit en-
barrassing for the American naval Of
ficers who met their old Japanese
friends while touring on the Asiatlc
station, but they INDUCED freely in
Saku and champagne, called each other
by their old academy nicknames and
lived over the old days together. Uriu
was the most dignified of the lot.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-26
Why 1t Was.

your voice." said the distinguished
master. SIS excellent in quality and vol
ume, but it has such queer little cracks
and quavers in it, What has been re-
sponsible for that condition."
well" said the aspiring tenor. you
see, when l was a boy | went to the
country school"
Yes" said the distinguished master.
"And we were taught there that when
we reached period. semi-colon, a
colon, or any other full stop, we should
let our voices fall"
YES"
"And l was always obedient. There
being no carpet on the schoolhouse
floor, every voice in the school was
damaged more or less" - Baltimore
American.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-26

their charge have
at last come to an
understanding on
the burning ques-
ton of precedence.
Mr.. Adee, the as
sistants secretary of
state who has de-
voted a long life to
the study of ques-
tions of this kind,
and Maj. McCaw-
ley, the social aide
Of the president,
whose main bust
ness at present is
to wrestle with the
question of who
shall on in fret IN
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-26

Sudll go III HTSJ W
dinner, have put their heads togethr
and have arrived at a very gratifying
conclusion.
1t seemed little hard that such dis
tinguished dignitaries as the chief JUS
tice of the supreme court, the speaker
of the house of representatives, the ad-
miral of the navy and the lieutenant
general of the army should be COM
PEELED by the rules of social preced-
ence to wait iii line at the white house
reception until a miscellaneous collec-
ton of ambassadors and diplomats had
been ushered into the presence. 1t is
no wonder that the supreme court JUS
tices who were the first to run up
against the edict of the social arbiters
should file an indignant protest. So
Adee and McCawley got into conjunc-
ton and evolved scheme by which
everybody will be satisfied.
At the reception given in honor of
the diplomatic corps. the diplomats
will head the line. Nobody objects to
that At the other three receptions,
that to the judiciary, to congress and
to the army and navy, the diplomats
will not be in line at all. They will
form a little group by themselves in
the oval of the blue room in front OF
the door, where the president stands
and they will watch the procession go
by. Thus they will be honored specta-
tors and they will not interfere with
anybody. Everybody will be satisfied
and the game can go on.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-26

h | m a p | a C e
with Dewey and
Sampson a m o n 6
the great naval
commanders o I
this generation, Is
not unknown in
Washington. Like
Dewey and Samp-
son he is a gTadu-
ate of the United
States naval acade-
my at Annapolis,
where he complet-
ed his course in
1891 Ha ceryed
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-26

IeJOlceu tnal tne
j a p a n e S e navy
should have won
so signal a victory
at the very begin
ming of the war
with Russia. This
is not because of
any special SYM
pathy for Japan,
although feeling
among all public
men in Washing
ton is exceedingly
friendly to the
island emDire but
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-26

men who have
come into congress
in several years.
There is no man in
the senate, no mat
ter how long he
may have been in
congress, who has
a shrewder under
standing of the
ways Of legisla-
ton than Kit
fridge, who has
been up against 1t
for only a single
congress. He is
always in his seat
in the senate. ha
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-26

The rapid multiplication of motor-car-
risges has created demand for experienced
drivers or chauffeurs, and schools of train
ing have been establish to fit men for receiv-
ing the licepse which the law requires.
An automobile expert in charge of one OF
these schools says that an applicant recently
entered and approached him. 81 want to
take lessons" he said, "to fit myself to be .
,niffnnierb
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-26

founder and presi-
dent, does not in
tend that the or
6 a n liza tion in
which he has taken
such pride shall
go out of existence
when he leaves
congress; for he
has announced in
advance that he
will not be a can
didate for reelec-
tion and that he is
going home to
Boston to make
...@-A LGI
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-26

spirit is yet strong within him.
1t has been costly luxury for
Powers to be a member of the
house. His professional income is
three or four times as great as his SAL
airy as member of congress, and while
he has been in Washington he has
spent not only his $4,000 salary, but q
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-26
Easy to EscaDe,

Young author (who thinks himself
famous)-I believe l should enjoy my
holiday better if l could go incog-
nito.
Frlend-Good idea! Travel under
your nom de plume.-Modern Society.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-26

did you say you liked tall men, Miss
Flipp?"
mo; | said l didn't like short eaNs."
Houston Post.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-26

II he could only see how small vacancy
his death would leave, the proud man
would think less of the place he occupies
in his lifetime-Legouve.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-26
Nothing More Dangerous

Than Cutting Corns. THE FooT-EAsE SAINT
TARY Corn PLAsTERs cure by absorption.
Something entirely new. The sanitary oils
to-day. Large box sent by mail for % cents
in stamps. Sample mailed FREE. Address,
Allen s. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. "
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-26
WASHING TON LETTER
Timely and Interesting Gossip from
the National Capitol.
INTEREST IN EASTERN WAR
The Hero of Chcmulpo II n Graduate
of Annnpolis-The TRntnlus Club
to De Perpetuated - Japan
Copies American Policy.

ashington.-Admira Uriu, whose
splendid victory at Chemulpo has given
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-26

Young men think old men fools, and
old men know young men to be so.-
Metcalf
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-26
A Blum.

1t is easier to make a bluff than 1t
is to make 1t good.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-26
Senator Kittridge.

Senator Kittridge, of South Dakota,
Is one of the most promising of the
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-26

To see what is right and not to do il
In want of courage.-Confucius.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-26

Vanity makes a cheap chrome feel like
IN oil painting.-Chicago Daily News.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-26
FOlIOxY AmerIcn,s Lend

Secretary Moody is the happiest man
In Washington just at present. He is
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-26
Question of Precedence.

The society experts who have the
social doings of the white house in
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-26
Stops the Cough

and works off the cold. Laxative Bromt
Quinine Tablets. Price 25 cents
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-26
rhe TnntaIus Club.

The Tantalus club is to be given
new lease of life. Sam Powers, its
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-09-10

For sALE-Cheap; few choice build
ing lots on High street. See c. H.
Thayer.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-09-10
The PULLuRU HERALD.
Saturday, Sept. 10, 1904
State Crop Bulletin.
Seattle, Wash, Sept. 6, 19O4

Seattle, Wash, Sept. 6, 1904.
Week ending Sept. 5, 1904
The past week has been dry and
moderately warm. 1t was ideal for
harvesting and threshing. The
cutting of spring wheat is complet-
ed in all but the late localities.
Threshing of winter wheat is gen.
orally over, with very good yields,
and that of spring wheat is about
one-half to thirds done, The
yield varies greatly according to To-
cality. In certain parts OF Whit
man and Walla Walla counties 1t is
about average, but generally 1t is
below average, and in many locali-
ties very light. The oat crop is be-
low average generally in the eastern
districts, and also in the western,
except on the flats bordering the
Sound. Potato digging, so far as
done, shows that not more than
half crop need be expected Roots
will not do as we'll as usual untess
rain sets in at once. Hop picking
has begun in some yards, but it is
too early. Picking will be general
next week. The yield will be light
to average and Of fair to good quail
ity.
PALoUsE COUNTRY. - Cotton =
Grain all cut and about half thresh-
ed. Fall wheat yielding we'll
Spring grain about half a crop
Fruit good. Vegetables poor. 10
salia.- Threshing about finished
Yield less than expected, being
about three-fourths of an average
crop. Still too dry for gardens
potatoes and pastures. Fruit SINAI
and dropping. Pullman-Qulte
large area yet to be threshed. Fai
wheat yielding an average crop
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-09-10

A small crop of oats. Small acre
age of potatoes and an average
yield. Sunset.-Heading will be
finished in a week. Grain is not as
good as expected. Yield ofspring
wheat below the average. Yield of
barley poor. Oats fine. Potatoes
poor. Delight-Harvest complet-
ed, Threshing nearly done, Wheat
all good. Corn very good. Pota-
toes one-half a crop. Fruit one
fourth a crop. Some fall seeding
done. Fletcher-Harvesting and
threshing completed. The yield is
light but the large acreage makes a
large crop. Gardens are poor and
fruit is scarce.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-09-10

WANTED - Statesmen wanted to sell
nursery stock in Whitman County. We
carry full line of nursery stock as well
as all the latest and best specialties, roses,
shrubbery and ornamental shade trees.
This is the largest andsbest equipped nur-
sery on the Pacific coast. One-half
commission advanced each week on all
orders sent in. Address Washington
Nursery Co., Toppenish, Wash. (49t)
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-09-10
To MY Many Friends and Patrons

The report is circulated that [
have abandoned the auctioneer bus
mess. I want to say that am
still open for work in that line and
if you have anything in that line
let me know and will treat you
right. Yours for Business,
J. B. Hicks.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-09-10

Ford does not have to lie about
his competitors in order to sell sacks.
He is selling more sacks than the
other dealers put together because
he is selling the best goods for the
least money. Every sack guaran-
teed. u. w. FORD.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-09-10

Dr. A. E. Fish, osteopathic ply
stefan, will be at the Artesian Ho-
tel Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sat
urdays of each week.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-09-10

For sALE-My place in the Fairview
addition to the city. Seventeen acres in
orchard, good residence and outbuildings.
Inquire of VIM. Buckley. al
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-09-10

LOST OR SToLEN-Ladies' purse with
letter an" stamped on outside. The
purse contained a keepsake earring, be-
sides some small change, and the finder
will confer a great favor by returning, at
least the purse and earring to Mrs. H.
w. Price, Pullman.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-09-10

For RENT-Nicely furnished room,
about block from Main street; cheap.
Mrs. OSCAR HILL.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-09-10

C. Fl. Morton will conduct an
employment agency at his store
this summer If you wish to hire
help or to secure work in any ca
pacity, list your wants with him.
He will assist you. Al
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-09-10

Stoves, chairs, couch, tables and
few other things for sale cheap.
H. c.. Sampson, Olmsted's new
house.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-09-10

For SALE-My residence property on
Military Hill. Inquire on premises.
r. c. SARGENT.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-09-10

For SALE-Some good horses, broke
and unbroke, cheap. Enquire of G.. w.
METCALF.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-09-10
FOR RENT, FOR SALE, ETC.

WANTED-Crab apples. See VIM.
Buckley.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-09-10

WANTED Storage for hay. Inquire
of E. A. Bryan or w. H. Harvey. (47t4
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-05
LOGS ARE FOUND
acknowledgements Co. Pay AS
sessment on 100000 TT.
of Logs.

A drive of logs containing
81, 100000 feet has recently been
added to the Shevlin- Carpenter
Lumber company's assessment
through the efforts of Deputy
Assessor j. W. Shadewald, who
has been tracing the logs for
over a year. It was impossible
to fix the ownership a wear ago
when the assessors books we're
closed, but this year they we're
traced to the com pany and it's as
sessment increased by $15O,OOO.
The assessment has been taeitly
accepted.
The famous Commonwealth
Lumber company case is closed,
and the judgement of $19, 1874. 20
was paid. The government sued
for over $100, 200 for cutting
green pine from the White Earth
reservation under the "dead and
down. act. The judgement was
less than $4,000, but the costs
brought the sum up.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-05
POLITICS
WARMING UP
Everybody Getting Into The
Game and Things Are
Getting Lively.
q
MANY CANDIDATES FOR AL
MOST EVERY OFFICE.
Only a Month and Half Before
People Will Decide
Contests.

Beltrami county politics are
beginning to warm up candidates
for Office are getting into the
game with much vigor. The fill
ing of candidates certificates
before the county auditor has
been going on for some time, but
it is thought that a mum Der OF
ozark horses are yet to be
sprung on the public.
Every candidate now in the
field is using his best endeavors
to win the campaign, and trips
through the country have beer
made by number of the candi
dates.
A month and half remains in
which to do campaigning and II
is thought that before the prim'
aries the contests will in some
cases become very bitter, bu
although up to the present time
all the candidates seem to have
carried on a very clean cam
paign.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-05
Proprietor Hannifin Will
Make Extensive Improve
ments to Hotel.
TELEPHONES AND BATH TUBS
FOR ROOMS.
Large Sum to Be Expended In
Making Hotel Best In
Northern Minnesota.

Work will soon commence on
a number Of very extensive i'm
provements in the Markham
hotel, and when they are com
pleted the hotel will be modern
in every respect and the accom-
modations will be of the best.
Steel ceiling will be put in
throughout and Mr.. Hannifin also
expects to put in bath tubs and
telephones in all the rooms. The
improvements in mind will figure
up to a large sum, and if carried
out according to the plans now
under consideration, Bemidji will
have frst-class, modern, up-to
date hostelry that will do credit
to the city.
Mr.. Hannifn has had it in minC
for some time to improve the
hotel, but his decision to &C
through with the improvements
was not made known until today
and will be a very pleasant sur
prise to the people of the city.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-05
TOMORROW
Funeral Over Remains of John
Wilbur Hitchcock, Drowned
Yesterday.

The funeral over the remains
of John Wilbur Hitchcock, the
two year old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
r. W. Hitchcock, who was
drowned in Lake Bemidji yes
terday, will be held from the
family residence on Lake Boule
ward tomorrow afternoon at 2:3O
Interrment will be at Greenwood
cemetery.
Many friends of the bereaved
parents have arrived in the ci ty.
among whom are Mrs. A. D
Stevens, MISS Andrea Stephens,
and Mr.. and Mrs. @. w. New
berry, of Crookston, Mr.. an6
Mrs. H. F. Mark of F'osston and
Mrs. M. Hitchcock and Miss
Edith Hitchcock, of Ada.
All the particulars Of the acct
dent could not be learned yester
day, but were substantially as
follows:
Little Bobbett, as he was ia
miliarly called, was playing in
the yard with his brother, Paul
when he started to climb over the
fence, feat he had learned only
a few days before, when Paul
ran to the house and told Mrs.
Hitchcock that his brother was
outof the yard. She at once
went to look for him, but could
find no trace of him. Merriam
Stephens, who is visiting at their
home, assisted her in the search,
and noticed the baby's clothes in
the lake. He at once ran down
to the shore and took boat
which was there and set out,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-05

finding the body lying in about a
foot of water. 1t is thought that
after climb ing over the fence he
at once went down to the lake
shore and walked out on the pier
nearly opposite the Hitchcock
residence, and fell off, as the
body was found only few feet
from the dock.
When found his heart was still
beating, and as soon as medical
assistance arrived the work Of
revivine the little one started,
but although the physicians and
many others who were present,
including Sisters from the hos
pital, did every thing in their
power for two and one half hours,
their efforts we're futile.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-05
BEMlDJl GOOD
Outside People Consider Bemidji
the Best Town in Northern
Minnesota.

Bemidji is considered by the
people from the outside as one Of
the best towns in northern
Minnesota. and hardly day
passes but remarks are heard
from visitors about the liveliness
of Bemidji compared with other
towns in this section. Bemidji
is quiet now compared with other
seasons of the year, but very
little complaint is heard from the
business men.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-05
RECOVERED
The Body of Joseph McGuire is
Found After Four Days
Futile Search.

Just as we go to press we
learn that the body of Joseph Nc
CURE, who was drowned in Lake
Bemidji Monday forenoon has
been found. Constant search
has been kept up since that time
with result, the search has been
successful.
The brothers of the dead man
will make preparations to take
the remains to his former
home at Mason City, Iowa and
will probably leave on the morn
ing train.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-05
FIRE AVERTED
Post Office Building on Fire This
Afternoon But Blaze is
EXtingushed.

What would have been very
Obstructive fire was narrowly "a
verified this afternoon when a
blaze thought to have been started
by a cigar stub or match care
lessly thrown between the post
office and Street building was ex-
tinguished. The blaze was dis
covered at one o'clock and an
alarm turned in, but when the
fremen arrived it had been put
out by people who were in the
postoffice at the time it was dis
covered.