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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-07-31

Every eye in the courtroom was
fixed upon Richard Ferguson, reporter
for the Morning Post The young
journalist stood facing the judge in
silence.
j 1t was the second time in a single
day that Ferguson had emerged con-
spicuously from the ranks of his pro-
fession. The first occasion was in the
morning when he scored beat TO:
his paper on the conviction OF an ac-
cused millionaire, the events of whose
sensational trial had filled columns
of the press for many days. The jury
had deliberated for three days and
two nights and the defendants fate
had not been decided until the early
hours of the morning.
The verdict was sealed and the en-
velope containing it had been left in
the court vault. Yet the judge had
read in his morning paper, two hours
before he appeared in his chambers,
the result of the jury's deliberation,
the number of ballots taken and the
way the jurors stood at each vote.
So positive had been the announce
IHent III ferguson paper LndL tnere
was no room for belief that he had
made lucky guess. His report was so
accurate that it made the reading of
the real verdict farce. The judge
looked sternly at the reporter, whom
he had known for years.
did you write that article?" asked
the court.
81 did, your honor"
Il shall demand full explanation
of you, and perhaps of other persons"
the judge was severe now-"for
there is something radically wrong
here. / cannot cite you for contempt
until / know more of the case. Do
you object to replying to my Ques-
tions?"
t"Not in the least" replied Ferguson,
in the best of spirits.
Representatives of the other papers
had permitted admiration to take the
place of envy and they crowded closer,
In anticipation of hearing something
interesting. The Jury was present,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-07-31
"pid You Write That2" Demanded
the Judge.

all OF the court officers were on hand,
and even the night janitor had come
in response to a hasty summons.
What has occurred this morning"
began the judge, slowly, ''is an i'm
position on this tribunal. These IL
gentlemen. pledged to secrecy by their
path, the bailiff in charge of the jury
and the officers who guarded the jury
room are under a pail of suspicion.
In some manner a representative
of the press has obtained information
from the sacred precincts of the jury
room. Some person or persons must
be guilty of contempt, IL not a more
serious charge.
"A point arises here which 1t has
been my fortune never to have en-
countered personally before. There
are limits to the latitude which news.
papers can demand Mr.. Ferguson
has expressed his willingness to an
swer truthfdlly the questions which
j shall put to him.
The silence was oppressive, and the
crowd surged against the rail. leaning
over to catch every word that was
uttered
"Mr. Ferguson" the Judge began
again, II know that you did not guess
at this verdict?"
Il did not"
VIII you read the marked portion
of this newspaper clipping and tell
us If these are the words you wrote?"
Ferguson picked up the paper and
read: THE first ballot was eight for
conviction and four for acquittal; the
second ballot was ten for convection
and two for acquittal; the third was
the same, and at the fourth Juror Ste.
phenson alone held out against CAPT
tai punishment. Not until the fifth
ballot did the jury agree to send the
accused millionaire to the gallows."
did you write that" demanded the
judge. leaning far over the bench un-
til he could look squarely into Fergu.
sons face.
II did"
when did you learn of these
facts?"
"About 2:25 this morning. barely
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-07-31
MORE THAN HE DESERVED.
Careless Husband Tells of Experience
with Wife's Money.

Frank j. Reed, general passenger
agent at Chicago of the Monon rail
road, was in Indianapolis the other
day, telling a good story on himself.
Ii had TO do with his wife's bank ac-
count "A couple of months ago." he
said, II was about TO leave the house
when my wife handed me her bank
book with $500 to deposit for her. l
promised to attend TO the matter
promptly.
II went down to my Office and forgot
all about the errand / had promised
to perform. Three weeks later Mrs.
Reed said to me that she had some
more money to put in the bank, and
inquired what / had done with her
book. My mind was a blank on the
subject, but | lamely suggested that
perhaps ! had left 1t at the bank to
be balanced. With fear and trembling
/ hurried off to the bank to find the
book and was startled to learn that 1t
was not there.
"All that / had ever heard about
lost letters and careless husbands and
such things flashed across my mind.
realized that / would have to make
good in some way. Thinking the
handbook and money might be in my
desk, tore of to the office. In throw
ing off my overcoat felt a package in
one of the pockets. had the contents
of that pocket in my lap in a jiffy.
1t was my wife's handbook and her
$500 just as snug and safe as If 1t had
been on deposit with the trust COM
pany.
During the three weeks disappear
ance of that money | had Travelled
thousands of miles, checked that over
coat in ten or fifteen different hotels.
had 1t checked in as many check
rooms and barber shops, had 1t
brushed by hotel and Pullman car
porters, and had jostled against hun.
dreds of people. All this time that
money rested there safely"
Does Mrs. Reed know about it?"
asked another railroad man.
Il should say she does" replied
Reed. and can't get her to trust me
with the mailing OF even a postal
card. indianapolis Star.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-07-31
PoliteneSR.

II was the last day Of the term in
one of our public kindergartens. The
children were all seated around the ta-
bles thoroughly enjoying the treat of
ice cream which the teacher always
provided on this occasion.
Glancing around the room at the
beaming faces of the children, the
kindergarten noticed one child pick
up his plate and lick 1t.
She went up to him and said in a
low tone of voice: Freddie, put down
your plate; it is not polite to pick it
up and lick It"
Fred obeyed at once, quietly plac-
Ing his plate on the table. He then
put his head down to the plate and
licked 1t.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-07-31
The wife Did II All.

The Wife Did II All.
Hewitt-Couldn't you get the per
son you called up by telephone?
Jewett-Oh, yes.
Hewitt-But | didn't hear you say
anything.
Jewett-It was my wife called.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-07-31
THE GARDEN SPOT OF THE EARTH
Many People Planning to Go TO
Southwest Oklahoma.

The removal Of restrictions on In
dian lands in the Indian Territory por-
tion Of Oklahoma, is creating great I'm
terest throughout the nation among
capitalists looking for investments and
planning to establish manufactures, as
well as among the tillers of the soil
who hope to better their condition
Chickasha is situated in the Washi-
ia valley, the center of the choicest
Of the Indian lands, and to that city
will go those who study the situation
intent on reaching the vantage point.
Seven railroad lines diverge there.
Water plants will furnish to manufac-
tories cheap electric power
Chickasha ships more corn, more
cotton and more live stock than any
other point in Oklahoma.
The modern built business district
in the valley and beautiful residence
portion on hills make veritable
dreamland. The imposing churches
and modern school buildings are mon
uments to the character of the citizens
who erected them.
The country for which Chickasha is
the market center ranks with the most
productive in the world. Corn, cotton,
wheat and alfalfa are grown with
equal success to that of either crop
in one crop country. Garden truck
ing is to be one of the most profitable
pursuits. Fruits of all kinds grow and
produce luxuriantly. In fact, Grady
county, of which Chickasha is the
capital, is the garden spot of the
earth.
Chickasha has a live Commercial
Club which promptly answers letters
Of inquiry regarding the section to
which the eyes of the nation are just
now directed.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-07-31
HEALTH AND INCOME
Both Kept Up on Scientific Food.

Good sturdy health helps one lot
to make money.
With the loss of health ones income
is liable to shrink, IL not entirely
dwindle away.
When young lady has to make her
own living, good health is her best
asset
Il am alone in the world" writes
a Chicago girl, dependent on my own
efforts for my living. am a clerk, and
about two years ago through close ap-
plication to work and boarding
house diet, / became a nervous in
valid, and got so bad off it was almost
impossible for me to stay in the office
a half day at time.
"A friend suggested to me the idea
of trying Grape-Nuts, which 1 did,
making this food a large part Of at
least two meals day.
To-day 1 am free from brain-tire,
dyspepsia, and all the Ills of an
overworked and improperly nourished
brain and body. To Grape-Nuts l owe
the recovery of my health, and the
ability to retain my position and in
come" There's Reason"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read "The Road to Well
ville," in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full OF human
Interest
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-07-31
cUTlcURA CURED FOUR
Southern Woman Suffered with Itch
ing, Burning Rash-Three Little
Babies Had Skin Troubles.

my baby had running sore on his
neck and nothing that did for it took
effect until 1 used Cuticura. My face
was nearly full of tetter or some sim
liar skin disease. 1t would itch and
burn SO that could hardly stand, it.
Two cakes of Cuticura Soap and box
of Cuticura Ointment cured me. Two
years after it broke out on my hands
and wrist. Sometimes l would go
nearly crazy for it itched so badly. 1
went back to my old standby, that
had never failed me-one set of Cuti-
cura Remedies did the work. One
set also cured my uncle's baby whose
head was a cake of sores, and another
baby who was in the same fix. Mrs.
Lille Wilcher, 770 Eleventh ST., Chat
tanooga, Tenn, Feb. 16, 1907"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-07-31
NOT ONLY COULD, BUT DID.
Mr.. Grandon Able to Bear Testimony
to Wife's Accomplishments.

Sometimes there is drop of regret
in the cup of Joy served by fate to the
husband Of a brilliant talker. Il
should think 1t would be a privilege
to sit at the table with your wife
three times day." said one of Mrs.
Grandon's ardent feminine admirers.
only twice day." said Mr.. Gran
don, with bow. II do not go home
at noon"
TOO bad!" said the admirer. I'VE
could not get on without her at club
I'm sure. Why, l believe she could
talk intelligently on a thousand top
ics!"
She can-and does" said Mr.. Gran
don, and with another bow he slipped
out just as his wife appeared. -
Youths Companion.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-07-31
FREE SHAVE.

Kind Gentleman-My poor man, of
all the bad scrapes you've had, which
was the worst?
Rambling Rupert-De worse scrape
ever had, sir, was when got shaved
in barber college.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-07-31
THE REASON WHY.

First Passenger wonder why the
train is making such long stop at
this station.
Second Passenger experienced trav-
eler)-I suppose it is because no one
happens TO be trying to catch the
train
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-07-31
Political Note.

II think" said the old man. Bill
was cut out fer on o. these lection
eerin' fellers."
How so?"
We'll, he can't git 1t out his head
that twice one amt ten!"-Atlanta
Constitution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-04
ASSIGNED TO TOXIC
MAJ. HENRY LEONARD, U. S. M.
c., ATTACHED TO EXPOSITION.

Maj. Henry Leonard. L. S. NJ. c., has
been designated as naval attache to the
Toxic exposition commission. it was an
nounced by the Navy Department today.
His connection with the commission will
begin about September /.
Maj. Leonard is Washington man who
was educated in the local schools and saw
service in the High School Cadet Corps
He was made a second lieutenant of the
Marine Corps April s. 1899. and was ad-
vanced to a first lieutenancy almost i'm
mediately.
Assigned to duty in the Philippines at
the outbreak Of hostilties there, at the
opening of the Boxer campaign he was
ordered to China TO join the allies.
When Tien Tsin was entered, July ID,
1900, Lieut.. Leonard lost his arm in the
attack. For bravery in the march to Pc
king he was advanced to captaincy July
%, 1900.
Later he was military attache at Picking.
When he gave up that position he was
ordered to report to this city as aid-de
camp to Maj Gen. Hayward. then COM
mandant of the Marine Corps. When
Gen. Elliott became commander of corps
Capt. Leonard was made his aid-de-
camp
President Roosevelt, it is stated, has a
high opinion of the young officers ability.
Capt. Leonard was made a major during
the past May.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-04
SAYS CONFESSION WAS A LIE.
Jersey Murder Suspect Declares He
Did Not Kill Aunt.

HACKENSACK. N j. August A.
Charles Eberhard. father of Gustave
Eberhard. the young man who is i'm the
county jail charged with the murder OF
his aunt, Mrs. Otillie Eberhard visited
his son in the Jail yesterday afternoon
Eberhard told his father that he did not
kill his aunt. and that the confession he
made was untrue. He said he must have
been drunk when he made It. The father
came here from his home in Duchess
county. n. Y. He did not call on his
niece. the daughter of the murdered wom-
an. bur said he might do so in day or
two when he comes here again.
After talking with the son Mr.. Eber-
hard said the case against the young
man looked bad. as the confession. he said
will tell against his son. The old man
remarked that the great trouble with the
youths plea that die was drunk is that
many of the things he told of were found
to be true. like the hiding of the money.
where the revolvers were, and other
things were found.
Il do not like to admit he is insane
said Mr.. Eberhard but 1 can see no
other cause for what II is claimed he did
My wife's father died insane. and there
fore my son may have inherited insanity
l did not think he was insane before the
crime because he did not show any signs
of mental disorders. He lived a quiet.
Woodworking life. and / cannot see what
led him to crime. if he is guilty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-04
Births Reported.

The following births were reported to
the health office during the past twenty
four hours:
James and Louisa Smith, July 49, 1905.
male.
Walter 1. and Lavinia Swab. July 2s,
1908. male.
Livingstone and Martha A. Smith. Au-
gust /. 1905. female. =
William L. and Sarah c. Selby. July %.
1905 male.
William A. and Rosie C. Rollins. August
l. 1905 male.
samuel A. and Mamie E. Pearl. July %.
Raymond c. and Edith Parsons. July
81 l9uS. female.
Ernest and Dassey NJ Poindexter. July
William c. and Cora Pitt. July 80. 1905.
female.
Martin F. and Beulah A. Pitzner. July
80, 1908, female.
George z. and Grace Montgomery, Au-
gust l. 1905. female.
Albert F. and Nina E. Magrum. July 81.
1898. male.
Joseph and Margaret D. Leonberger.
July 27 1908. female.
Charles T. and Sadie ]. Hennessey. July
IT, 1908, male.
Edward T. and Margaret Harvey. July
81. 1908. female.
Conrad NJ. and Daisy CLANCY. July IS.
1908. male.
Merrill NJ. and Charlotte E. Blackburn.
July 81. 1908. male.
Lloyd R. and Florida NJ Brown, July
o. 1905 female.
James and Ruth Willis. July u. 1903.
female.
George and Maude SWEENEY, .uly %.
1905 female.
William and Sarah a. Smith, July 25.
1905 female.
Alex and Susan Randall. July 23, 1868.
male.
1908. male.
Albert and Esther Lewis August I. 1905.
male and female twins.
William and Lena Green, August I.
1908. female.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-04
hurry and Fannie Davis. July %. 1908.
| female.
John I. and Mamie s. Carroll. July 30.
| 1905, male
Deaths in the District.

The following deaths were reported to
the health office during the past twenty.
four hours:
Joseph Shattuck. 80 years. United States
Soldiers Home. d. c.
Thomas p. Quill. "a years. IS F street
northwest.
William A. Davis. e5 years. 751 Bates
street northwest
Sara A. Ingram. 66 years. 1914 Bladens-
burg road.
Michael p Desmond. ~ years. 1919 9th
street northwest
Francis Rozier Crupper. 81 years. 1910
Half street southwest
Constance NJ. Jefferies. % years, 463 NJ
street northwest
Ella l.. Aitkenhead AZ years Il S street
northwest
Evelyn Kesterson. months. 30l0 NJ
street northwest
Infant of Patrick J. and Nora Carr. 1
day. a3l 25th street
Fannie Brown. "a years. 1920 Sd street
northeast
Annie Swan. "a years. National Homeo-
pathic Hospital.
William E. Murray, "a years. 1915 ID
street northwest.
Beatrice Tompkins. 1 year 2loe 9th
street northwest
Agnes Cole. "a years. 10i . street south
west.
Laura Scott. 50 years. 224 L street
southwest
Mary Burgess. 65 years. Home for the
Aged and Inirm.
Lillian E. r. Shelton. months. lbs @
street southwest
Jacob Johnson. 4 months. S14 Sd street
southeast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-04
MORROW MUST RIDE.
Engineer Commissioner Receive
Ninety-Mile Test Order.

The War Department order requiring
army officers to make a test ride OF
ninety miles in three days was received
by Engineer Commissioner Morrow this
morning. He must report for the test
within thirty days.
Horseback riding is not the majors long
suit. He says he doesn't favor it as
pastime although he appreciates its
benefits from an athletic and exercise
point of view but he gets all the exercise
his 200 pounds need by means of golf
1.-The last time l was on a horse" Maj.
Morrow said today, was about a year ago
in New York when l was up for promo
ton. Aside from a little soreness I en-
joyed il. AS a matter of fact I expect to
enjoy this ninety-wile test if I contiue to
feel as good as do at the present time
but I fear my horse won't enjoy 1t very
much"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-04
DIED.


$40 pm. at his residence. 80 East Capt.
tol street: Maj CHARLES FREDERICK
Funeral services 70 which friends are invited.
at his late home, pm. Wednesday. August
5. Interment, private. at Arlington cemetery.
GRIMES. On Monday. August 3. Isos; at 7:3o
pm. WILLIAM NJ, beloved husband OF Nora
A. Grimes (nee CahIlD.
Funeral from his late residence in Tskoma Park
THURSDAY, August g. at O'clock IN; Mass
O'Clock an at residence, l444 Farnont
street. HENRY c. JEWELL in his eighty
Notice OF funeral later. 8
at noon. Or. JOHN W. SLEEVES, in his hfty-
nth year.
ing establishment, 1880 l4th street northwest.
Wednesday, August 5. until pm. Intermens
at Cambridge. Nd
In Memoriam
BROWN. In memory of two sons. EMORY
c.; who departed this life three years ago
BY THEIR PARENTS.
our devoted mother ANNIE DICKSON. who
died year ago today. August &. 1907.
Gone. but not forgotten.
BY HER CHILDREN, WILLIE, CARRIE AND
LILLE.
REH In loving remembrance Of dear. kind
brother. HENRY Il. REH who passed away
ten years ago today. August 4. 1895.
His voice once gentle. tender and sweet,
The message OF goodness has ceased 10 repeat;
His heart was true his life was young,
Yet not our will. but Gods, be done.
May his soul rest in peace.
BY HIS SISTERS AND BROTHERS,
SHORTER. In sacred memory of my dea-
mother ANNIE SHORTER. who died two
years ago today. August 4. 1906.
The depth OF my sorrow no tongue can tell
AT the loss Of one loved well:
And while she lies in peaceful sleep
Her sacred memory shall always keep.
DEVOTED DAUGHTER. MAMIE E. WARNER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-04
FRAUD ENLIsTER PUNISHED.
Ten Years for Hurley, professional
Deserter From Navy.

Rear Admiral Pillsbury. acting secre-
tary of the navy. has approved the action
of a court-martial convened at Boston,
Mass in the case of Frank ]. Hurley. an
ordinary seaman, convicted of various
offenses and sentenced to Imprisonment
at hard labor for ten years and to be dis
honorably discharged.
Hurley, who has six or more aliases.
has made practice of enlisting in the
navy. and after receiving clothing and
other allowances deserving at the first op-
portunity. The court-martial found him
guilty Of three charges of fraudulent en-
listment. of two charges of desertion and
of one charge of false swearing.
On the recommendation of Capt. Camp
bell, judge advocate general of the navy,
the state prison at Weathersfield, Conn.,.
was designated as the place Of confine-
ment.
The department is endeavOring to break
up as far as possible the growing prac-
tice among certain men OF fraudulently
enlisting in the naval service, and where
convictions occur will impose the heaviest
penalties In a recent case a sentence of
five years imprisonment was imposed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-04

lace gown and picture hat and was given
away by her brother. The wedding was
followed by the cutting of the brides
cake. a pretty and very merry CEREMONIAL
Afterward Judge and Mrs. Nicol left
for Hot Springs, Va, where the Bar AS
ISOLATION meets today and where the
honeymoon will be spent.
The engagement of the couple was an,
nounced at a dinner party given June =
in Warrenton. Mrs. Nicol is a native OF
Charleston, S. c., and belongs to an old
Huguenot family, but has spent her sum-
mers for some years in Virginia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-04
PA0N0GRAPH IN POLITICS
BRYAN ELATED OVER NEWS
FROM TAFT HEADQUARTERS.
Says Democrats Are Setting Pattern
This Year-Nebraskan Is Face
tious Over Party Methods.

FAIRvIEW, LINCOLN, Nebr. August
4-The use of the photograph by Candi-
date Taft as means for the dissemin a
ton of his speecres, as reported in the
dispatches from Hot Springs. Va, today,
excited the liveliest interest of w. j..
Bryan so much so that he gave out the
following statement in regard to it:
THE republican papers have been MAX
ing fun of me for using the photograph
as a means of reaching the public, but
since the republican candidate has fol-
lowed the example 1 presume that the
criticism will cease and that this will
now be regarded as a dignfied method of
discussing public questions. 1t looks as
if the democrats were going to have a
hard time this year protecting their
patents from infringement.
1.-The republicans seem bent upon imi-
tating not only our platform. but our cam
paign methods. There is. however. some
advantage in the fact that we are setting
the pattern this year"
Callers at Fairview Today.
Among Mr.. Bryans early callers was
Edgar c.. Schmidt of Dayton, Ohio. who
called at the request of Harvey c. CARRIER
national committeeman from Ohio, in
reference to plan to reach the voters in
the doubtful states with a series of type
written letters.
+ Mr.. Bryan thought we'll of the PROPOSE
ton and Mr.. Schmidt left today for
Chicago, where he will meet Norman E.
Mack. chairman OF the democratic ma
tional committee. and talk the matter
over with him.
Mr.. Bryan was very much pleased over
the decision of Secretary of State Junkin
confirming the fusion arranged last spring
by the democrats and the peoples party
This will have the effect of throwing
large number of populist votes to the
democratic electors Of Nebraska.