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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-10-30
PICKED UP IN BUCKEYEDCM
NEWS cuLLED ESPECIALLY Foa
ohIo READERS.
Happenings Of Importance In Nearly
Every City and Town In the
State chronieied.
Reunion Ends Balloon Trip.

Chardon, O.-The fates reunited
brother with his sisters Sat
urday when the big balloon "All-Ameri-
can" carrying Pilot Leo Stevens and
two members of the Canton Aero club,
landed on the farm of Charles Hart
man in Huntsburg township. The bal.
loon, which had left Canton at 2:15
p. m. came down Just at dusk. Hart
man saw the big bag drift slowly over
his farm and settle to the ground. He
hurried to it, found the passengers all
safe, assisted in rolling up the canvas
and invited the trio to his home for
supper. When Stevens entered the
house Mrs. Hartman met him. She
gave one startled glance and then
rushed toward him. why, Leol" she
cried. "Leo!" When greetings wero
over, word was sent for Mrs. Ed Clif-
ford, living nearby. She came huFN
riedly, wondering. A second reunion
followed Mrs. Clifford also proved
to be sister Of the balloonist
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-10-30
BANK DIRECTORS DENYCHARGE
CLAIM THEY NEVER AUTHORIZED
HoNoRING OF oVERDRAFTs.
Counsel for Morse and Curtis Differed
Sharply During Proceeding In Re-
gard to Banks Affairs.

New York City.-After the ad-
mission Of testimony by John w.
Gates, ex-Judge Morgan OBrien,
Charles NJ. Schwab, John II. Flagler
and William F. Havemeyer, to the eff
feet that as directors of the National
Bank of North America they had never
authorized the honoring of overdrafts
by Charles w. Morse, the vice presi-
dent of the bank, and had never known
of the existence of such a practice, the
prosecution late Monday rested its
case in the United States court here
against the former banker and pro-
moter and his fellow-defendant, A. II.
Curtis, who are being tried for alleged
violation of the national banking laws
The days session furnished a num-
ber of sensations, not the least of
which being the declaration by w. W.
Lee, former vice president of the
bank, that on the day of the institu-
tion's collapse Curtis, the president
had said to him: Il have just told
Morse that he has busted the bank"
Mr.. Lee was questioned at length con-
cerning the happenings behind the
closed doors of the bank during the
evening hours of October 16, 1907. the
day of the collapse. After the ac-
counts of the days transactions had
been closed, 1t was discovered, Mr..
Lee testified, that Mr.. Morse had over
drawn his account $211 900. In order
to make good this deficiency, Morse
had turned into the bank a quantity of
securities, for the most part stocks
and bonds not listed on the stock ex-
change and of doubtful value, as col
lateral for a loan of $211,000. This
loan the directors repudiated on the
following day, the collateral put UP by
Morse being found unsatisfactory.
Testimony intended to show the
dominating influence exercised over
the National Bank OF North America
by Morse was given by w. A. Nash,
president of the Corn Exchange bank
and member of the clearing house
committee. Mr.. Nash, it appears, in
formed Curtis Of the intention of the
clearing house committee to examine
the Bank of North America. II took
Mr.. Curtis aside" testified Mr.. Nash,
land asked him if the bank was all
right. He waved his hand towards
Morse and replied: If he is all right,
the bank is all right
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-10-30
BRIEF REVIEW OF
A Weeks EVENTS
MOST IMPORTANT HAPPENINGS
OF THE PAST WEEK TOLD
IN CONDENSED FORM.
ROUND ABOUT WORLD
Information Gathered from All Quar-
ters of the Civilized World and
Prepared for the Perusal of
the Busy Man.
PERSONAL.

Rev. Cyrus Townsend Brady, well
known as an author, announced at
Toledo that he would resign the rec
torship of the Trinity Episcopal
church in that city and accept call
to Kansas City because the Trinity
church is incorporated under the state
law and so places the rector in an un.
usual position.
Rev. DR.. Charles H. Parkhurst of
New York has resigned the presiden-
cy of the Society for the Prevention
for II years.
Miss Neeloo Garner, who sued Ar
thur B. Buzzell, a bank employe of
Dixon, ILL.,, for $4,000, alleging breach
of promise, was awarded verdict for
$500 by jury.
Setting up the plea of the "unwrit-
ten law" Mrs. Nancy Murrill was ac-
quilted of charge of numbering Miss
Mary Terry, in the circuit court at
jackson, Ky.
Richard La Gallienne, the journalist
and author, is seriously i'll in private
sanitarium at New York, suffering
from double pneumonia and jaundice.
For bravery in rescuing two wound
ed comrades in Philippine service,
Sergt. Seth T. Weld, now stationed at
Camp Atascadero, Cal, has been ap-
pointed second lieutenant of the Phil
ippine scouts.
Broughton Brandenburg, the alleged
author of the Cleveland letter, in
which the eX-president was made to
favor the election of Taft in prefer
ence to Bryan, was arrested at Day
ton, o., on charges of forgery and
grand larceny.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-10-30
Foul Play Suspeeted.

Lima, o.-Foul play is suspected
in the mysterious death here on
Monday night of o. Warren Smith,
aged 76. Prohibition candidate for pro
bate Judge in Allen county. Mr.. Smith
wao walking across the Elm street G.
H. & d. bridge when people in the
vicinity heard cries of help and hur-
ried to the scene. He was found be-
meath the bridge, with his skull crush.
ed. He lived but a few minutes.
Nearly all of his life has been spent
in aiding temperance and practicing
law in the county, his admittance to
the bar occurring in 1867.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-10-30
Cleared Of Fraud Charges.

Cleveland. O.-Max Rivitz. arrested
on two charges of obtaining some
money by false pretenses, was dis
charged by Judge McGannon Monday.
One case was nolled by the state. The
second was tried and the prisoner dis
charged. The police charged that he
obtained the money under pretense
that he was giving the men degrees in
a secret society. Rivitz told the court
the lodge was duly organized and that
money received by him was turned
into the lodge.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-10-30

Paris Pattern No 1905, All Seams
Allowed.-Persian lawn, nainsook,
jaconet, thin cambria or batiste may
all be used in the development of this
pretty little corset-cover. The full
ness around the neck and waist is reg
ulated by ribbon-run beading, and the
waist Is trimmed with wide insertion
and narrow edging of lace or en-
broidery. according to taste. If de-
sired, the garment may be made from
wide 1ouncing, the armholes trimmed
with edging to match, worked button
holes being used for the ribbon, in
stead of the beading. The pattern is
in seven sizes-32 to A inches, bust
measure. For SO bust the corset cover,
as in front view, requires one yard
of material SO or more inches wide
IL yard of beading 1A yard of rib
bon, 3ss yards of insertion and 3A
yards of edging; or of founcing. it
needs two yards II inches wide.
To procure this pattern send 10 cents
TO Pattern Department" of this paper.
Write name and address plainly, and be
sure to give size and number OF pattern
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-10-30
Shot at Christening.

Cleveland, O.-In the sixth of q
series of mysterious shootings dur.
ing the past two weeks, John Backich
of Youngstown became the fifth victim
while he was acting as godfather al
the christening of the baby of his sis
ter, Mrs. John Balischi. The ceremony
in the front room was nearly finished
when Backich fell to the floor, blood
squirting from bullet wound in his
right shoulder. The police were un,
able to learn anything concerning the
shooting.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-10-30
Kidnapped and Threatened With Death

Washington, d. C.-Kidnaped in
daylight in the streets of Brooklyn, N.
Y, by two unknown men taken to
Richmond, Va, where the men threat
ened him with death if he did not steal
for them, r. H. Burchell. aged 10, of
Brooklyn, who says he is the son of
prominent merchant in that city,
walked into police headquarters Mon
day and asked for assistance. The
boy said he had walked to this city
from Richmond. His appearance was
in Keeping with his story.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-10-30

Paris Pattern No. 1851, All Seams
Allowed.-A pretty little frock for
small girl which is equally appropri
ate for her older sister, is here illus
trated. 1t is developed in fawn-coI
ored mohair, with feather-stitching OF
bright red silk. A box-plait down the
center-front and center-back and a
wide tuck over each shoulder give the
required fullness, and the short, fuB
skirt is gathered and attached to the
waist under narrow belt of the ma
terial. The belt, cuffs and collar are
featherstitched to match the box.
plaits, and pretty finish would be
to featherstitch the hem. If de-
sired, soutache braid may be used in.
stead of the feather-stitching. The
pattern is in six sizes-two to twelve
years. For a child of six years the
dress requires 31s yards of material 81
inches wide, 21s yards 36 inches wide
or "a yards AZ inches wide; SA
yards of soutache braid.
To procure this pattern send 10 cents
TO Pattern Department" of this paper
Write name and address plainly, and be
sure to give size and number of pattern.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-10-30
DIDN'T HAVE TO BE SHOWN.
Young Woman from the City Knew All
About Milking.

Now, Alice" said the young hus-
country, do be careful and not show
your ignorance about things you see
around the farm. We laugh at the
country people when they come to the
city, but when they get us out here
they have the laugh on us. So don't
ask Mr.. jenkins any fool questions
nor run when COW looks at you"
20, indeed" retorted his wife, in
dignantly. I'D like to have you un-
derstand that I'm not so green as you
seem to think. I'm not afraid Of
cows, and, what's more, know how to
milk, too"
You know how to milk" exclaimed
the astonished George. Where on
earth did you learn?"
That's all right" she replied, eva
sively, but if you don't believe it
after you get back from your fish
ing trip tonight and I'll surprise you"
George was still skeptical, but on
his return about sunset he strolled
out to the barns. The cows were all
in their places. His attention was at
tracted by the simmer of white
dress at the far end of the line. And
there, seated on a stool beside very
restive bovine, undismayed by the con.
stant switching of the animals tail or
an occasional foot in the pail, sat
Alice, proudly milking her cow-with
a lemon squeezer.-Lippincott's Mag.
azine.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-10-30
Gov. Harris Makes Prediction,

Lebanon, OFF I can't carry
Warren county / ought to go out
behind the barn on my Preble county
farm and duck my head in the old rain
barrel" Thus declared Gov. Harris
Monday night in the largest and most
enthusiastic Republican rally held IN
Warren county in many years. Hon
William H. Miller and Hon. Jesse Tay'
lor, candidate for congress from the
sixth district, also spoke to the large
crowd in the opera house.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-10-30
President so Years old To-day.

Washington, d. C.-Tuesday will be
the 50th anniversary of the birth OF
President Roosevelt. He will not take
a day off to celebrate the occasion but
he will be hard at work at his office
as on any day. No family celebration
has been planned so far as is known
but something in the nature of a sur
prise may be sprung upon the presi.
dent by Mrs Roosevelt, probably in
the form of dinner party.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-10-30
BULGARIAN SITUATION.

The Y. NJ. G. A. building at South
Bend, Ind, erected by Studebaker
Brothers Manufacturing Company at
a cost of $250,0O0, was dedicated and
formally given over to the association.
Vice-President Charles w. Fairbanks
made the principal address.
The Atlantic fleet sailed from Yoko-
hama, one squadron heading for Ma
Mia and the other for Annoy, where
preparations for its entertainment
were made.
Lon Seeley, cowboy in wild west
show, and policeman killed each
other at Gulfport, Miss.
Albert V. Wesner, foreman in
charge of pipe filters at the Standard
Oil plant in Sugar Creek, Mo-, was
arrested on capias for buying votes
at the August primaries.
A dispatch to the London Daily
News from Belgrade says the Servian
government has called out all the
first reserves and has ordered khaki
for the troops, 300 Maxim guns and
400 military automobiles.
Hugo, Albert and Rudolph Donner-
at Madison, Wis.
Troops arrested more than so al
legged night riders at Reelfoot Lake,
Tenn, where Capt. Quentin Rankin
was murdered.
George Robertson, in a 120-horse
power Locomobile, an American-made
machine, won the fourth Vanderbilt
automobile cup race on the new Motor
Parkway on Long Island and at the
same time created a new American
record for long distance automobile
contests, covering the 1855 miles in
four hours, As 1-5 seconds.
Silas c. Mcfarland of Iowa, consul
general-at-large for the European dis
trict, shot and killed himself on rail-
road train in Germany because of i'll
health.
In desperate fight near Ilagan, Is
land of Mindanao, nine Filipino labor
ers and their superintendent, also a
native, were killed by marauders, and
four other natives We're wounded.
Miss Katherine C. Harley of the
Fall River (Mass) Golf club won the
womans national golf championship
at the Chevy Chase tournament.
Maj Harry Benson has been ap-
pointed superintendent of Yellowstone
park. to succeed Gen. S. M. Young.
Mai Edward Murphy Robinson,
prominent at the bar and in politics in
Mobile, Ala, committed suicide by
blowing out his brains.
Cracksmen raided the state bank at
Heartwell, Kearney county, Nebraska,
and secured $4,000.
Torrential rains caused serious
Hoods in San Salvador, Guatemala and
Honduras.
A grand jury at Coalgate, OKLA,
exonerated the officials of the Bank of
Coalgate and recommended the remoy-
al of H. II. Smock, the examiner who
had closed the bank
The Carnegie Hero Fund Commits
sion awarded medals to 4S persons for
acts OF bravery and gave about 100000
cash to some OF them.
The officers of the American battle.
ships were entertained at fine dinner
and ball by Premier Katsura at his
residence In Tokyo.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-10-30
Fugitive From Justice In Court,

Dayton, o. Broughton Branden-
burg appeared in police court on
Monday to answer the charge of being
fugitive from justice. By mutual
consent the case went over until to-
day. Fitzsimmons, the New York de-
tective was in court. Brandenburg
now says he will return to New York
without further formalities after his
dismissal in local police court.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-10-30
Llnhtnlnu PLAYS Franks.

Scranton, Pa.-Lighting on Monday
afternoon struck one of the large
Ice houses of the Pocono Ice Co. at
Naomi Pines setting fire to the build.
ing which was completely destroyed.
The home of Mrs. Mervine at Mt. Po.
como was also struck and damaged.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-10-30
Ball players to Plax In CUBA.

Cincinnati, o.-Thirteen members
of the Cincinnati baseball team
left here Monday for Cuba where they
will play the leading clubs of the Cuba
league. The expedition is in charge of
Frank c. Bancroft.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-10-30
Rise in River Opens Navigation.

Gallipolis, O.-The suddenrose In
the New river district, rising from
a heavy rainfall will permit the
shipment of over 100000 bushels of
Kanawaha coal to Cincinnati. The
coal fleet will leave Point Pleasant
tween Gallipolis, Cincinnati and Louis
vile will resume their trips.
will resume their trips.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-10-30
Daring Robbery.

Columbus, O.-C. E. Davidson
Of the Star hotel looked into the
muzzle of revolver early Monday
while working in the hotel office and
heard gruff demand that he fork over
what was in the safe. He gave the
hold-up man $40 and the man boldly
walked out and disappeared.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-10-30
Akron Man Accidentally Killed.

Akron, GA telegram that was
received here on Monday from Los
Angeles, Cal, states A. w. Clapper,
prominent in business circles until
three years ago, had been accidentally
shot and died Monday. He was for
merly an officer of the National Loan
Co. of this city.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-10-30
Steamer on Rocks.

Winnipeg, Mana Port Arthur
dispatch says that the steamer Meach
am is on the rocks at Keenaway.
The wrecker Whalen and lighters have
gone to the steamers assistance.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-10-30
Company Increases Its Stock.

Columbus, o,-The Miller Tyson
Co of Canton increased its capi-
tai stock from 100000 to 100000
The Observation-Disclosures Coal Co.,
Cleveland. increased its capital stock
from $4,000 to $4,000
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-10-30
Democrat conaressman Dead.

New York City-Ex-C Congressman
Allan Langdon McDermott, one of
the foremost Democrats of New
Jersey died Monday night at his home
in Jersey City from heart trouble. Mr..
McDermott was born in Boston 54
wears ago.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-10-30
Too MANY MlddIemen.

One great factor in the high prices
OF provisions in New York city is the
necessity of supporting an increasing
army of middlemen who stand be-
tween the producer and the consumer.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-10-30
Hard to controvert.

Maud-Has your father given you
that motor yet?
Mabel-No; it is so difficult to over.
come objections. He says that the
petrol cars are in bad odor, and that
the electric ones are simply shocking.
.-Half.HolidaY
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-10-30

Learning to play the VIOLIN" NUT
tered the persistent amateur, bending
over his sheet music and making an
other stab at the instrument, '"is no
snap!"
This being the exact psychological
moment, the E string snapped.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-10-30
Medium to Be Attained.

Lobster and champagne for supper
that's high jinks. Sawdust and near.
coffee for breakfast-that's hygiene.
Between these two eminences. how
ever, there's room for some genuine
living.-Life.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-10-30
THE MARKETS.
Financial.

New York, Oct. 27.-Money-On call III
per cent. Prime mercantile paper 4@4h
per cent. Sterling exchange $4.84.75 q
s.S665 for demand.
Government bonds steady.
Grain, Provisions and Live Stock.
Flour-Mlnnesota patents s5.3596.76.
Wheat-No. 2 red $1.09h.
Corn-No. 2 at THO.
Oats-MiSed 52Q52hc.
Hay-Steady.
Cattle-steers sS.6o9e,25. Veals 5000
sheep-slow at s275 $3.50, lambs s475
0b.60.
Hogs-steady at 5000.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-10-30
saIsifv wild and Cultivated.

Satisfy is found in wild state in
Greece, Dalmatia, Italy and Algeria.
According to Oliver de Series, it has
been cultivated in the south Of France
since the sixteenth century.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-10-30

Cleveland, Oct. 27.-Flour-M Minnesota
spring patent at S5.50@630.
Wheat-No. 2 at $1.021A.
Corn-Old No. 3 yellow S0@82c.
Onts-No. white 50@50hc.
Butter-Best creamery 29@29hc.
CheeBe-York state 1914 914c.
Eggs-Strictly fresh 25c.
Hay-No; timothy $!!2.00Q12;50.
sRsep = Choice wethers sa.7594OO.
HosswHeavy Yorkers $3.50.
Chicago, Oct. 7-wheat-December
'Corn-December 63hc
Oats-December 48c.
Pork-October $13.75.
Iard-January 1926.
Cattle-Beeves $3.15 so, helfers $3.50
0I.25.
Toledo. Oct. 7.-Wheat-Cash s1.02h.
Corn-Cash 73c.
Oats-Cash 49Mc.
Glow oYerseed-Cash $50.
East Buffalo. Oct. 27.-Cattle-Exp port
steers 100 @5b0. good $425@5.00.
Sheep-Wethers $4.2544.bO, lambs 5000
~'iHG iHGogs-Heavy s5.SO@5.sO. pigs s4sO0
44O.
Pittsegrg. 30 Oct. ooSSt. a., Cattle = choics
Sl Sheep - - Choice wethsrs M.lO@42S.
lambs Ss.bO95.5O.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-08-21
TROOPS LEAVE CITY
Riots at Springfield, ILL.,, Now
Regarded as History,
RESUMES NORMAL CONDITION
BUSINESS Men Expect an early re-
sumptIon Of Normal Business condl.
tIons After Recent Exciting Events
at Springfield.

Springfield. H.. Aug. 90 --Colnci.
dent with the departure for their
homes Wednesday Of the First and
Fourth infantry regiments which have
been on riot duty here. It was an.
nounced that the Third and Fifth In
fantry regiments departed Thursday.
This will reduce tho military force
here OF about 500 men. an ample mum,
Der to handle the situation. which has
shown much less serious aspect
since the meeting Of the special grand
jury Tuesday The determination TO
FOLLOW up Wednesdays departures with
two more on Thursday. was reached
vt a conference OF Governor Deneen.
Major General Young and Adiu'sat
General Scott, but Il was not an
nounced uatiy "Wednesday mornlng
that the riots are now regarded as
history. and buDlnegs men anticipate
an early resumption Of normal bust
ness.
The reduction Of the 6oree viii save
the state about $50, 900 day, Il Is
stated.
The national guaFdsmen have work.
cd hard and effectively since their ar
rival ana their personal conduct. ac.
cordlng 10 Officers and citizens alike,
have been exemplary.
Il am OF the opinion that the dopar
ture OF the troops will 40 much 20
complete the quieting OF the city" said
General Scott. "The presence OF tho
soldiers has the same effect on soma
people ~ brass band docs on a small
boy The small boy has 10 dance 10
tae music To some men, notably.
young ones. The sight o. soldiers Ia
itself Is exciting. no matter what the
purpose Of their presence ~. The
young man feels that he must set In.
10 the posture and sometimes he does
II IN way that rails for repression.
Conditions IN this city are now SUCH
that On active sheriff wiih = Rnod
force o. deputies. reinforced BY the
police, could, IN my belief. be safely
trusted With the pabIle safety"