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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-05-10
Rodefer Attacks Child Labor Law.

Columbus, o., May 3.-Assistant At
torney General Harrison is preparing
to defend the child labor law in the
test of it proposed to be made by F.
"A. Rodefer, glass manufacturer Of
Belmont county. Rodefer has been
indicted for employing boys under the
legal age. He claims that it is in vio-
lation of the provision of the federal
constitution that guarantees to every
person the right of contract and indi-
vidual privilege. This law, Rodefer
says, interferes with the right Of
making private contracts, and also
abridges the boys personal privileges.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-05-10
A Soldier of Fortune Dies.

New York.-Henry R. McIver, a
soldier of fortune whose ex,
ploits have been carried on in many
lands, was found dead in bed in his
home in West Twenty-second street
Monday. Death apparently came very
suddenly. McIver's exploits were
made famous by a series of articles
by a well known author which recent
ly appeared in a widely circulated
weekly. At the time of his death the
old man was engaged in collaborating
with the author in the preparation of
a story entitled Fighting Under Elgh.
teen Flags"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-05-10
Was Ground to Pieces by a Train.

Cincinnati. May An an attitude
of supplication, with hands held
heavenward. an unidentified man
knelt before an oncoming c., H. & D.
passenger train at the Queen City ave-
nue. crossing, Friday. The engineer
had no chance to stop, and the man
was drawn beneath the wheels and
ground into bleeding and mangled
mass. This horrifying scene was en-
acted before the eyes of George Rem
ner, the crossing flagman, and Will
lam Clark, akeman, but they were
powerless to urag the man from the
death rushing upon him.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-05-10
OHIO NEWS.
Happenings in the Buck
eye State.
A Mysterious Affair.

Lima, o., May THE police ar,
trying to solve the mystery of tn,
shooting of Hattie Garree, and are
holding Gertrude Jackman and Harry
Murphy, pending the coroner's in
quest. Miss Jackman and Murphy
claim that Miss Garree shot herself
Miss Garree exonerated Murphy in a
half inaudible statement. No charge
has been preferred against Murphy or
Miss Jackman. The shooting occurred
Sunday. and Is shrouded in mystery.
Miss Garree is II and pretty. Her
home is in Columbus. She had been
here but short time. She was the
sweetheart Of Murphy. While she
and Murphy were on couch Sunday
the girl was shot and fatally wounded.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-05-10
George 8. Cox Gives Advice.

Cincinnati, May National and
municipal politics must not conflict
according to the advice given Friday
by George B. Cox, whose retirement
as Hamilton county leader was an
nounced more than a year ago, after
several years Of successful leader
ship. Mr.. Cox said: III the coming
municipal election the Taft-Foraker
fight must have no part. If it does 1t
might mean the defeat of the repub-
lican party. Separate the two issues"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-05-10
A Physician Is Murdered.

Ironton, O., May 3.-Dr. Wayne Me-
Coy, physician at South Point, was
shot and killed Wednesday night by
Capt. John Davis, of the Portsmouth
ferryboat. Capt. Davis asserted that
he was defending the sanctity of his
home, as he had returned unexpect-
edly at midnight ana found DIR. Mccoy
in his wife's room. Davis fled to Ken
lucky, but afterward surrendered to
the police and was brought here last
night.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-05-10
JAPANESE AN ESKIMO KING.
Wada, Who Cured Arctic Natives, Be-
comes Their Supreme Potentate.


Mail advices from the arctic say
that James Wada, the little Japanese
who was released from jail at Nome,
some time ago because there was a,
lack of evidence to commit him on a.
charge of larceny, has left for Icy.
Cape, where he will assume once,
more the metaphorical crown and
scepter and govern the band of In.
dians of which he was chief up to the,
time of his arrest, says the Edmon-.
ton correspondent of the Seattle,
Times.
Wadas story is interesting. He,
came to the arctic several years ago,
In whaling vessel and settled at Icy
Cape. Later he went to Herschelr
island, but fell into the bad graces of
the Indians at that place. In the mid.
die of winter, without food, he start
ed back over the ice and snow for.
Icy Cape, distance of several hun.
dred miles.
Wada is wonderful "musher." and,
with his rifle managed to kill enough,
seals to feed himself and dogs When.
ne arrived at Icy Cape the Indians,
welcomed him heartily, for there had
been much trouble among them ever
since his departure They had Jared,
badly with the traders, who had
cheated them, and scourge of sickness,
had appeared among them. Wada.
had some knowledge of medicine and
hygiene, and by exercising it he saved
the lives of many of the Indians. One.
OF them, who was in a trance and
thought to be dead, was taken In hand
by Wada, and to the astonishment Of
the natives he recovered. The pa.
uent told his companions he had been
to the happy hunting grounds and
that he had learned the Japanese was.
great medicine man or shaman.
Bowing low in humility. the natives.
oHered to make him their chief and to.
pay him a tribute on all their furs.
and ivory and other products of the.
chase. To Wada's credit, it is said
he refused the greater portion of the
tribute, but agreed to become their
chief. He reigns supreme and lives.
on the best the district affords.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-05-10
Why He Burns Old eusInes. .,..,.

A wall street business man showed,
a visitor bundle of old letters that.
he was taking home from his office,
TO burn in his furnace. Il wasn't al
ways so particular about these useless.
business letters" he said, until L
learned that the women cleaners were,
sorting them out of the waste baskets,
and selling them to certain firms.
which make business of furnishing
lists OF names for various purposes.
mostly to speculative concerns. Then
concluded that 1 owed it to my
clients to protect them from the nui-.
sance that follows getting ones name.
on mailing list"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-05-10
Senator's Chairs viii Cost s22 APIECE,

Columbus, o., May THE commits.
sion appointed to have charge of the
renovation of the senate chamber has
awarded the contract for the new
chairs to e. H. Sell, of Columbus, at
S22 each. The chairs for the house
were secured two years ago, costing
$12 each, but they were wooden
seated, while those for the senators
are to have leather seats.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-05-10
Died from His Injuries.

Bowling Green, o., May John
Baker, of McComb, O., who was in
jured in a collision of trolley cars
near here Sunday night, died Monday
morning. His neck was broken. The
unknown woman who was badly in
jured has been identified as Mrs. Ella
Mccoy, of Findlay. She is a widow.
Her condition is critical. The other
persons who sustained injuries are i'm
proving.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-05-10
AM Epldemlo OF smaIIpox.

Norwalk, o., May IAN epidemic
of smallpox has broken out in Chicago
Junction, this county. Seven housea
have been quarantined and member
of the state board of health is there.
The schools have been closed. Cases
are also reported in North Fairfield
and Greenfield, this county.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-05-10
Her Probable Fate.

Mrs. Housefy-Now, my daughter.
you are equipped for the summer. BE-
ware of the young men.
Miss Housefy (coyly)-Ah, yes; TIE
try to. 1 suppose it will be my fate,
to get mashed on some old bald head.
Judge.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-05-10
Children Burned to Death.

Sault Ste. Marie, Mlch..-Three
children named Dominique were
burned to death Monday in their
home at Blind River. The mother, a
widow, built big fire in the heating
stove and then went to a neighbors,
leaving the children in the house.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-05-10
Are Tied Up by InjunctIons.

Cleveland, May 3.-The Low Fare
Co.'s work on Central avenue was
stopped by temporary restraining
order granted Thursday by Judge
Ford. All Low Fare construction on
the East Side is now at a standstill,
tied up by injunctions. The Cleveland
Electric Railway Co continues to tear
up Central avenue tracks.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-05-10
A Destructive Hall Storm.

Cassville, Mo.-Allie Beeson, 16
years old, was rendered uncon-
scious Monday by falling hail and
may die. The hail storm was the
most destructive ever known in Barry
county. Hail as large as hens eggs
fell to depth of two inches.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-05-10
w. n. KlrkendaII Dies.

Columbus, o.. May THE state
board of public works was advised
Monday of the death at Circleville OF
w. II. Kirkendall, collector for this dl.
vision of the Ohio canal.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-05-10
Its Stronu Point

First Farmer (as large touring car
goes by)-Powerful machine, that.
Second Farmer tsniffingly)-Yep.
Must be all NV so skunk power."-
Judge.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-05-10
A Roland for an Olive.

My mistress isn't at home, ma'am."-
Please tell her when I saw her.
peeping from the front window as.
l came up / felt afraid she was."-
Baltimore American.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-05-10
THE MARKETS.

New York. May 7, 1907.
Flour-Minnesota patent $4.25@4.60.
Wheat-No. 2 red 91c.
Corn-No. 2 at SOC.
Oats-Clipped white 50@54hc.
Hay-Steady.
Cattle-steers S5.2O@6.15. Veals,
$5.oO@7.50.
Sheep Sales at s4.5O@5.5o. Clipped.
lambs $7.0008.10.
Hogs-Yorkers $7.05@715.
Cleveland, May 7-Flour-Minne..
sofa spring patent $40O@4.25.
Wheat-No. 2 red 85c.
Corn-No. yellow 53hc.
Oats-No. 3 white 46Ac
Butter-Best creamery 29c.
Eggs-Strictly fresh tic.
Ch6ese-York state 1870.
Potatoes-Choice white 50@55c.
Hay-Best grades $4,000
Cattle = Choice steers $5.30@5.50.
calves s650@675.
Sheep = Best wethers $5.75Q6.oO.
spring lambs $10.0O@1I.00.
Hogs-Yorkers $6.65.
Toledo, May 7. = Wheat-cash,
84%c.
Corn-Cash 501ac.
Oats-Cash Acc.
Cloverseed-Cash 1910.
East Buffalo, May 7.-Cattle-Ex.
port steers $5.4O@5.S0, shipping steers
$5,00@5.25.
sheep-Wethers se.oO@615, spring.
lambs $6.00@7.S5.
Hogs-Yorkers se.SO@6s5.
Pittsburg, May 7.-Cattle--Cs o,cas
steers s5.75@e.OO. =ood :5.25oalg.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-05-10
Ian McLaren Dies.

Burlington. la. = DIR. John Wat.
son Clan McLaren) died Monday
at Mount Pleasant, Ia The cause was
blood poisoning from tonsilltls. He
was taken i'll at Mount Pleasant April
25.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-05-10
Had Nine Iiv.s

Hadsum-I want a good revolver.
Dealer-A six-shooter?
Hadsum-Better make it a nine
shooter. It's for cat next door.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-05-10
Serious.

HE was terribly ILL.,"
"Indeed?"
yes. He got that bad that he for.
got to ask how the business was get.
ting on" n."--Milwaukee Sentinel
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-05-10
BRIEF REVIEW Of
A WEEKS EVENTS
RECORD OF THE MOST iMPoR-
TANT HAPPENINGS IN ITEM.
lied FORM.
HOME AND FOREIGN NEWS

Information Gathered from All Quar-
ters of the Civilized World and
Prepared for the PerusaI of the
Busy Man.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-05-10

Pittsburg, May 7.-Cattle--Cs ,,css
steers s5.75@e.Co. =ood :5.259alG.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-19

swim, and to employ different meth
DDS in his political battles.
However, if tits charged that thus far
the square dealers have not appar-
emily lined up behind anyone for gov
ernor, and that their lack of organiza-
ton is thus manifested, it must also
be admitted that the machine" if it
mas any candidate for governor, has
not presented him to the contempla-
ton of the public. There are still
only two avowed candidates; Grant
Hornaday of Fort Scott and c. l.,
Davidson, of Wichita. Hornaday is a
reformed machine man; Davidson is a
square dealer with Chester 1. Long
trimmings. Consequently neither man
is entirely satisfactory to either
crowd, though Hornaday is more like
ly to get the machine support. and
Davidson to have the square deal
strength behind him.
jackson Gaining Strength.
Meantime. it is becoming evident
That the square deal sentiment is
steadily drifting toward Fred s. Jack
son, attorney general, as the candidate
OF the party for the Office of COVER
Jackson's boom, it is expected. will
within a short time be officially en-
oorsed by the square dealers; that is,
IL Will be endorsed as officially as is
possible for an organization of the
nebulous character of the square deal
organization. 1t is not at ali unlikely
that with Jackson for a rallyfng point,
the square dealers will get together
and control the situation. Jackson
however is anything but a factional
politician and If it is the
purpose to unite all factions on one
man he seems to be the most avail
able.
The Davidson boom is attracting
little attention outside of Wichita
Davidson Is not in the best standing
with the square deal crowd He de-
serted Stubs in the primary election
nght during the last days of the ses-
sion, and he is known to be a friend
of Senator Long.
state Senator ]. E. Brewer of Abilene
Is one of the members of the Iegisla-
ture who dropped in today and had
talk with Governor Hoch about the
special session. Senator Brewer said
after his conference with the governor:
1T looks to me very much as though
We would have special session.
Senator Brewer was one of those who
lined up with the senate lodge on most
propositions. but in case of a special
session, it is expected that he would
break away.
There are several other senators who
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-19
OUR WAR HIGHWAY
Believed That LeavenwOrth-
Fort Riley Road Will Be Built.
Anthony Bill Now Before
Military Committee.
WHAT 1T PROVIDES.
COnvIcts May Be Used to Put
Down Macadam.
All Details Left to the War
Department.
WHAT 1T PROVIDES.

The Anthony bill for a military ma
| cadam road from Fort Riley to Fort
Leavenworth by way OF Topeka it is
believed will be passed at the present
session of congress. The bill which was
introduced by Congressman d. r. An
thony has been referred to the house
committee on military affairs. 1t pro-
vides for the use of convicts in the con-
struction Of the highway and that 1t
shall be built under the direction of the
secretary of war, leaving the question
| of width and location entirely to the
war department.
The measure is not a lengthy one and
| is herewith given in full:
BE 1t enacted by the senate and
house Of representatives of the United
States Of America in congress assem-
bled, that the secretary of war be, and
he is hereby, authorized and directed
| to take all necessary steps to construct
a macadam road between Fort Leaven-
| worth, Kansas, and Fort Riley, Kan
SaS said road to follow the most con-
venient route between said forts.
Section 2. That the Secretary OF
war be, and he is hereby, authorized to
make arrangements with the depart
ment of justice for the use, in addition
to the prisoners available from the
United States military prison at Fort
Leayenworth of such of the prisoners
Tertiary at Leavenworth, Kansas, as
may be necessary for the construction
of said road.
sec. 8. That no work shall be begun
on said road until the consent OF the
road district, township and county Off
GERS of the various counties through
which said road shall pass shall be
given to the secretary of war for said
road and for the Of stone and other
necessary material along the line OF
said road.
"Sec. 4. That the office Of public
roads of the department of agriculture
and the highway engineers connected
with that department shall make all
| necessary surveys and superintend the
construction of said road with the use
| of such available ma chinery as may ile
| possessed by the department OF agr1-
| culture) under the direction OF the
secretary Of war.
Sec. 5. That the secretary or war Is
hereby authorized to accept on DenalI
of the United States the free oners OF
all necessary stone delivered along the
route for the construction of said ROAD
as have been already promised or may
he proffered by the respective townships
along said route, and that the work OF
construction shall begin as soon as
possible after the passage OF this act.
Sec g. That the sum Of one hum
bred thousand dollars, or SO mucn
thereof as may be necessary, be, ana
the same is hereby, appropriated for the
purpose of carrying out the provisions
Of this act.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-19
ORDERS BY TELEPHONE.
Issued by Admiral Evans in Directing
His Fleet.

Savannah, Ca, Dec. 19.-The Savan-
nah Deforest wireless station was In
communication with the hagsh1p Con-
necticut the Georgia and the MIME
sofa Of the battleship fleet Many ON
cial and private messages being sent
to Norfolk Washington and New
York from officers and correspondents
with the fleet were caught. me mes
sages showed that the wireless tele-
phones are used on the trip and are
squadrons carry on conversation and
receive orders for formation by wire
less telephone.
At D. M the fleet was reported as
in communication with the wireless
station at San Juan.
Maneuvering on the Way.
New York, Dec. 19.-The following
message from its correspondent on
Admiral Evans flagship was received
by the Associated Press by wireless
telegraph last night:
on Board U. S. Connecticut. Dec.
s, (Noon).-"The battleship fleet at
this hour Is $50 miles north by north
west of Saint Thomas. The weather is
fine
A later message from the fleet re-
ceived through the Deforest wireless
station here reads:
Dec. 1s.-"During the twenty-four
hours since noon yesterday the fleet
made 24O miles. the course continuing
due southeast.
This afternoon Admiral Evans sig
nailed the squadron commanders to
align their ships, which had been
moving in four perfect columns in
double formation at intervals of 1900
yards. The movement was splendid
ly executed and evoked from the
commander in chief the signal well
done
I'VE are now beyond the gulf
stream and only moderate swell dis
turbs the surface of the sea. The
weather is magnificent and between
the blue of the sky and the blue of the
waters the two white lines of battle
ships moving it'll stately precision
make a magnificent picture.
1.-The squadron can be said to be
scarcely shaken down as yet but still
keeps a perfect distance
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-19

would doubtless break away on the
primary proposition. Senator Stillings
of Leavenworth would probably be for
the primary, on account of Anthony;
Senator Martin of Bourbon would be
for 1T on account of Hornaday If the
lodge" once discovered that there was
break in it's ranks, it would probably
go to pieces, and move to make the pri-
mary law unanimous.
D. w. Mulvane, Republican national
committeeman from Kansas, adds an
other impetus to the special session
movement by declaring that unless the
state .enacts a direct primary law the
delegates to the national convention
must be elected in convention, and not
by primary
Several newspapers that are support
ing the direct primary, and the leaders
of that idea have been urging that I'M
der the call of the national committee,
the congressional districts can name
their national delegates by holding pri-
maries.
THAT can only be done" said Mr.
Mulvane, wherever the state has di-
rect primary law, statewide"
The call of the national committee
says that the delegates shall be elected
in conformity with the laws of the va
rious states.
The friends of DIR. J. H. Briefly,
member of the legislature from Cloud
county, are urging MIN TO De canO1-
date for delegate from the Fifth dis
trict to the national Republican con-
vention. Dr. Briefly is serving his sec
ond legislative term.1s He has an ex-
tensive state acquaintance. His Cloud
county friends say he is so popular
that he can easily he nominated and
elected for a third term. His home Is
in Glasco. s~
G. H. Lamb, of Yates Center, for
merly state senator. and often mention
ed as a candidate for congress against
J. NJ. Miller, was in Topeka yesterday.
Il believe that Miller will get the
nomination over Tucker in the Fourth .
he said Miller isn't heavyweight by
any means, but he has a grip or the
situation which is hard to shake. Any
body that runs against him has a
heavy load of handicap to carry.
TT is a most mysterious situation
down there in the Fourth. Both Mil
Ter and Tucker claim to want pri-
mary, and neither one. of them has
enough influence with the COMPRESSION
al committee to get what they want
"a primary election law, is. in my
judgment, the best thing in the world
for the machine politician. We have
had primary law in our county nearly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-19
ROUTE OF THE FLEET
TO THE PACIFIC.

This map shows the route which the
Atlantic squadron is now taking, to-
gether with the stops which will be
made in cruising around the South
American continent. The black line
shows the route taken by the battle
ships, sixteen in number and the sup
ply, tender and repair ships four in
number. The dotted line shows the
route of the torpedo boats, six The
torpedo boat flotilla left left Hampton
ROADS two weeks ahead of the main
fleet and will stop at number of
places not touched by the battleships.
The first stop of the latter will be at
the Island of Trinidad South America
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-19
New York Stock Market.

Wall St., New York, Dec. 19.-STOCKS-
Opening prices moved upwards from last
nights closing level a moderate vol
ume of business. Union Pacific rose rs
points American Sugar IL points, South
ern Pacific and Reading rs points, Great
Northern preferred, st. Paul and Ameri-
can Smelling l point and Northern Pacific
a point.
Reading was put up to 94A and a num-
quoted materially higher before a reaction
set in. Large realizing orders were placed
/ in Reading, which lowered 1t a point, and
the rest of the market also ran on
large fraction. A rise of point in United
States Steel preferred stiffened the whole
list
There was a demonstration in the Hill
stocks which pushed up Northern Pacific
21a points and Great Northern preferred
21s points. Reading in the meantime was
sold to realize and its gain was wiped
out. The general tone was uncertain and
irregular. Pittsburg. C.. c. and St. Louis
Reading, second preferred and Mackay
Companies preferred 1 point. Bonds were
steady.
The market came to a standstill after
the Hill stocks stopped rising. The de-
claring of the regular quarterly dividend
on American Locomotive put II up PA
points. American Sugar also rose points
and Missouri Pacific point. Stocks were
sold moderately in spots, especially Read
ing which fell to 80, compared with 94A.
its high point. The recessions in the gen.
eral list were not so noticeable, but the
grain carriers and American Smelling
nois Central yielded / point.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-19
Kansas City Produce Market.

Kansas City. Dec. 19.-Close-WHEAT-
Receipts 81 cars. 11Q1c lower. May, sSAc;
No. 3 hard s5@s7c; No. red 96G97c; No. 8
red, 93@96c.
CORN-Unchanged May, 53Ac; July.
5osSc Cash: No. mixed, 52Q521xc; No. 8
mixed, 511kd52c; No. white SIX G52c; No.
OATsLUnchanged No. white. 4sa51c
No 2 mixed, 4S@49c.
RYE-71G?5c.
HAY-Unchanged to SOC higher. Choice
timothy, s12.O0Q12.50; choice prairie, 5000
$50.
BUTTER-Firm. Creamery, 271kc; pack
ing. 15c. -
Chicago Produce Market.
Chicago ILL.,. Dec 19.-CHEESE+Mark et
steady. Daisies, u1zQ12c; Twins, u@11hc;