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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17
REV. LUTHER BRIDGES
OPENS MEETING Ar STRNSBURG

Gtrasburf. Va. Jan 1s.-Rev.
Luther j. Bridges, the Georgia even
gelist arrived here on Saturday even
ing and held the first service OF the
eyangelistic campaign at 3 o'clock
Sunday afternoon.
The tabernacle was completed on
Saturday. II will seat nearly 1900
people. with choir platform that
will accommodate 100 or more. The
building Is safe and comfortable and
Is lighted with electricity
The evangelist did great work
in Winchester and his fame has al
ready spread over the Virginia, VAL
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17
DAY or DEWE,Y'S GREAT
OPPORTUNITY DAWNS

At the outbreak of the Spanish
American war. in 1898. Dewey as
sumed command of the Asiatic squad
ron. The feet lay in the harbor of
Hong Kong on April 10, when it re-
ceived an order to prepare for bat
tie. The ships painters in one day
changed the snow-white garb OF
peace for the sombre gray OF war,
On April 25 war was declared be-
tween the United State and Spain
and at the request of the Governor of
Hong Kong the American fleet steam
ed away. On April 26 Dewey re-
ceived orders to commence operations
at once. particularly against the
Spanish fleet. then cruising about the
Philippine Islands. The American
fleet headed direct for Manila
The squadron was made up OF the
following vessels:
Cruisers Olympia, flagship: Boston,
Concord. the Petrol, Raleigh and the
Baltimore. All of these vessels were
speedy. but in making the journey to
the Philippines speed of only eight
knots was maintained, for the trans
ports accompanying them could not
make fast Roadway against the roll
ing sea.
During the run Dewey kept the
men busy with gun drills and other
exercises, and every minute was en-
ployed in earnest preparation for the
expected conflict. Saturday morning.
April 80, Luzon was sighted. Chairs,
tables. chests and boxes were thrown
overheard as the ships were stripped
and made ready for battle.
1t was learned that the Spanish feet
was in Manila Bay. On Saturday
night. April 80, the very day that he
arrived at the islands. Dewey pro-
ceeded through the dangerous chan
nels OF Manila Bay. The shore was
dotted with forts and the waters were
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17
SIiEFT DELAYS FIREMIGN
IN CONQUIRING BLAZE

IIynchburg. Va, Jan. l6,-TRichard-
son & Co.'S meat and grocery store
was damaged Monday by a fire which
started from an oil heater used to
thaw the water pipes. The damage
was about $4,000 Sleet-covered
streets delayed the fire engines, two
horse equipped stations failing to get
their apparatus 10 the Are. A motor
engine was compelled to fight it alone.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17
ENEMY SHIPS ARE
SPEEDILY DESTROYED

The Baltimore. assisted by the Raj
eigh and the Olympia. sent concen-
trated yolley into the Jean de Austria.
which met with the same fate as her
sister ship, the Reina Crtstina. The
Petrol finished the gunboat Ell Correo,
while the Concord brought to an end
the career of the General LEGO, The
Boston put few broadsides into the
Velasco. which responded. but feebly and
finally sank The Boston then joined
the Olympia in an attack upon the
Don Antonio de Uiloa. The Spanish
commander. Rahion. stuck to his post
to the last and went down on his ship
with colors flying.
Another Spanish vessel gave the
signal of surrender. When the Nc
Outlook approached to take possession
the Spaniard fired a broadside a the
cutter. Instantly every American ship
trained fire on the Spanish vessel,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17
RICHMOND BANKERS TO HEAR
OF PROPOSED CITY SURVEY

The proposed municipal survey for
Richmond viii be the theme of the ad-
dress to be delivered by Dr. u. a. An
derson. executive secretary OF the Civ
&c Association of Richmond at tonights
meeting OF the Richmond Chapter OF
the American Institute of Banking.
The meeting will be held at the
jefferson Hotel at Sis o'clock
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17
Whole. State of
Virginia in Brief
SEVEN AUTOS BURNED
IN WOODSTOCK FIRE

Harrisonburg. Va. Jan. 1s.-Seven
automobiles and a motorcycle were
burned Saturday at Woodstock,
Shenandoah County. when Massanut-
ten Garage and practically all Of the
contents were destroyed by Are.
George Readle is proprietor. The loss
is about $4,000.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17

lev. Special trains from Front Royal
and Woodstock win bring people to
the meetings.
The following ministers nre united
in the movement. Revs. y. d.
Hamaker. J. r. Leeper, r. G. Meeks,
g. A. Copp and Rev. +. B,Chubb.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17
HIS STU DENT CAREER
SHOWED NO MARK Ed ABILITY


His career at no time in his student
life showed any marked ability for
study. He vas good in mathematics
poor in history and geography. He
was graduated on June Is. 1858. be-
ing one of the fifteen who fin shed out
OF a class Of sixty
After graduation Dewey was as
signed to duty on the Wabash. a
steam frigate of over four thousand
tons. for two years experience in
practical cruising, requirement OF
the aCademy's curriculum before the
students received their commissions.
The Wabash was the flagship of the
Mediterranean squadron. bearing the
ensign of Flag officer F.. a r. la
Nalette, at that time the highest rank
in the navy II sailed from Hampton
Roads July %. 1858. arriving at Glib
raltar on August Is. and cruised from
port to port in the Mediterranean un~
til November, 1859.
On December 10. 1853, the Wabash
arrived home, and was locked for re-
pairs Mt the Brooklyn Navy Yard
Dewey then obtained a three months
leave of absence, which he spent al
his home In Vermont. Afterward he
served on the Powhatan and the Paw
nee in n cruise to Caribbean and Gulf
ports.
The Pawnee steamed into Charles
ton Harhor on her return trip lust at
the outbreak of the Civil War. Many
Southern officers and sailors resigned
from the navy TO Join the Confederate
forces. Dewey saw the possibility OF
great conflict, and returned to the
Naval Academy to take his final ex-
aminations. This was in January
1851.
He passed through the grades of
midshipman and master and was
raised TO the rank of lieutenant in
April. After his final examination he
was advanced to number three in his
class and was a full-1edged naval
officer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17
Too willing.

Torn-I wonder why Harry broke
his engagement with Miss Peckum
Notwithstanding to my information
her father offered tie lend him money
enough to get married on"-~lndianapo-
lis Star.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17
CONFEDERATE FIRE WAS
DEWEY'S FIRST TEST

The Confederates trained their guns
on the unfortunate frigate and made
the most of her distress. Finally the
ship was set on fire by the bursting
shells and the. crew was forced to
abandon it. Captain Smith. in later
report on the battle, said:
Il consider that | should he neglect
ing a most important duty should |
omit to mention the GOODNESS of my
executive officer. George Dewey. and
the steady, fearless and gallant man.
ner i'll which this officer and the men
under him defended the Mississippi
and the orderly and quiet n amer in
which they abandoned her. great
deal of which was due to the dsci-
pine practised by the men under
Dewey's training
With the taking of Ticksburg in
July by the Federal army. Port Hud-
son fell in consequence. There was
no longer any need of { naval force
on the river. Dewey was ordered to
report to Rear Admiral Dahlgren,
who was in charge of the blockade or
Charleston, S c. The blockading was
inactive and Dewey obtained a leave
of absence to visit his home in YER
mont.
On his return to service Dewey was
fair-sized river steamer fftted with a
few guns. The Agawan captured the
Confederate battery at Fort Mile
Creek and aided the Federal troops
in various skirmishes along the river
front. Later on Dewey was appoint
ed executive officer on board the
Colorado and took part In both her
actions against Fort Fisher in 1865.
\ promotion made Dewey the lieu
tenant commander of the kearsarge
when the war ended. After the war
Dewey served on a vessel in the Eu-
ropean squadron, and from time to
time was assigned to various duties
at different coaling stations.
He was promoted to commander In
April 1872. then in his thirty-fifth
year. In September, 1854 he was
raised to the rank of captain and
was made a commodore on February
s. 1895
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17
REPORTS FOR DUTY ON
AN ANCIENT SIDE-WHEELER

On May 10, 1861. Dewey reported
for duty on the old side-wheeler Mis-
sissippi, on hoard which he served
until she was fred upon and burned
by the batteries Of Port Hudson in
March. 1853 During his service on
this ship he was brought In close
touch with Mc'ancthon Smith, then
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17
MANILA BAY HERO
Continued From First Page.

Continued From First Page.)
of a Representative in Congress. The
influence of Dewey's father secured
an appointment for hts son. 1t hap
pened that the first vacancy occurred
at Annapolis and in the fall of 1854
Dewey took up his studies at the
Naval Academy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17

commander of the Mississippi. and
with David G. Farragut. flag officer
OF the whole squadron maneuvering
off New Orleans.
The fleet consisted of the screw
sloops Hartford. Pensacola. Richmond
and Brooklyn; the side-wheeler Mis-
sissippi. the screw corvettes Oneida,
Veruna and Iroquois; nine screw gun
boats of Ave hundred tons each, and
mortar fiotilla.
On the night of April 20 two red
lights at the peak of the flagship
signalled the other boats to follow
her advance up the Mississippi River.
1t was necessary to pass under the
fire of the two forts on the shore
and to keep constant watch for
sunken hulls. which the Confederates
had put in the river to obstruct the
pass.
Captain Smith, of the Mississippi,
had opposed trying to make the run
in the night. His plan was to steam
by the forts at full speed in the day
time and each ship fight its way as 1t
went, thus to eliminate the danger of
running aground.
Il cannot see in the night said
Smith. II am going to leave that to
you. Dewey You have younger eyes"
Dewey commanded the ship from
the hurricane deck. When the ves-
sells were near the opposite bank they
came to dangerous shoal. The forts
were located on top of the bluffs,
where they could direct a downward
fire on the fleet, while the ships were
forced to shoot upward.
The old Mississippi. on account of
her side wheels and draught. was
much too large ship to ascend this
part of the river. 1t had an eXpe-
rienced pilot at the wheel, but when
the enemy's guns began pounding her
with telling effect the pilot could see
nothing save the pail OF smoke and
the flashes of light. He steamed
slowly, feeling his way as he APP
preached the shoal. When he thought
it was passed successfully he shouted
out. Full speed ahead" AS 1t turned
out the Mississippi sailed into the
shoal full on and struck just as she
had developed a powerful momentum.
She ran hard aground ana listed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17

Captain James NJ. JHI1HE HeI'
tersburg agent for the Old Dom ln,0N
Steamship Company. has received IN
structions to receive no more 1relght
for the New York lines OF his COM
nanI until further orders. The or
ders we're found necessary due to the
conTested conditions Aroused Norfolk
and New York. Captain Gallagher
does not expect the embargo to last
but q few days.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-10-11

"And small blame to you'll" was the
hearty response. 1T suits me as well.
Well go to the Kings Arms, and after
bottle I'll leave you. Then I'll on to
Fraunce. Why. man, ] haven't been
fairly drunk for nigh a fortnight, and
I'm ON leave!"
looked in astonishment at this
Hedging son OF Mars. who took me
familiarly by the arm and urged me
along, his sword clanking at his side.
I wished had sword. would have
felt q trifle better.
Down the Broadway we went until
we came to the Kings Arms, on the
corner Of King street. 1t had been q
quiet tavern IN my day, and had once
been the residence of Governor James
Delaney. Here ! made bold to get a
room and rid myself of Selfridge with.
out having recourse to a bottle Of
wine, he leaving me for the purpose
OF getting drunk at Fraunce's, but, to
my relief, saying nothing about going
to Arnold with me. went to bed and
slept like the provcrbial log.
Ito be Continued.)
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-10-11
CHAPTER VII.
In to the Neck.

AS Selhidge and ! walked up Par.
tition street we met several officers
Fastening to the Brookland ferry, evi.
IDENTIFY on their way TO the nightly rev.
els at the Coffin House, across the rv.
er. One of them saluted my compan.
ion, but to my relief, none stopped to
talk. As we reached the edge of the
Fields, Sclfridse halted.
""riS too late for Arnold tonight,
seeing be is n1t expecting you. VIII
you 20 down 10 Fraunces and have a
bottle with mc?" he asked. I'm as
dry as salted coG. and there will be
some fine fellows there"
Not J." answered quickly enough,
though knew the boy wished to swell
himself by exhibiting NE: for | was
glad to b. told that Fraunce's was a
nest Of British Gfi.cera, though | might
have known Il. Not l." answered
Il rln well tagged. think I viii Put
mp al Kings ARM. ! have been
having hard beds la,eiy, and would
shift Ia soft Gne. Moreover. am
In no bury To announce my return: In
kho!t, I wish 10 ic!nnin free-iance as
long as possible, think n! lie close
all day tomorrow. ! have no 'i0Ye- for
the ranks"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-10-11
REAR ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Louis Bill to Geo. w. Ritter, "a 81 8
acres. section 33, Ross township, 81
Emma S. NJ. Colley to Susan Digby
lot 1S4 Tontogany, 81.
Frank Adams to Clark Patton. ct al
lot 20, Grand Rapids, $500.
Auditor Wood County to Robert
Place 5-100 acres. section %. Liberty
township, S4.26.
Robert Place, ct al to Daniel w.
Rcddin. ct al 226.S5 acres in section
23 and "a. Liberty township, 81.
Cora T.. Callcnbeck to Lynn James
lots 8. 10 and 80. Millbury, $1,000
Cash j. Hutchinson to A. G.. Huff.
man, ct III, lot 1t6, Grand Rapids
$500.
John G.. Chase TO w. T. and 4. T.
Reese. 25-100 acres. section 1S. Por-
tagc township, $500.
Thomas and Sarah Sheets to Elmer
\. Foster. II acres. section >. Bloom
township, $11 500.
L. S. to William Dewitt, part deed
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-10-11
CHAPTER VI.
I'll nak,zI

The man was taken so thoroughly
By surprise that he hardly struggled
after the explosion of his weapon,
doubtless feeling himself helpless I'M
der my hand. and as doubtless believ-
ing l would take summary vengeance
by pitching him overheard, or other
wise making way with him, for phySi-
eaiiy he was no match for me.
But l had nothing but feeling OF
respect for the brave fellow. who had
done what he thought was service to
his county, and 30, with a harshness
was far from feeling, wrenched the
empty pistol from him and allowed
him to get up, which he did, shaking
himself to see that no bones were
broken. | wished to have no words
with him. but that his spirit was not
wav he cursed me as traitor, and
himself as fool for having tried to
take me single handed.
| did not curse him back, but being
sfraia to send him into his own cabin
twhere he might have some weapon),
and not wishing to listen to his violent
talk. | ordered him forward of the
mast. and told him that II he came aft
o' tase standing rigging or put hand
TO a dine without orders, ] would pitch
him into the bay.
think the fellow would have sec.
ondcd me in my efforts had confided
IN him, but II was against both policy
acd instructions. especially the form.
cr. as undoubtedly he would have
talked, and soon my mission might
haye been known to the British them.
selves, But what 10 do with the man
without either injuring or giving him
IA prisoner TO the British, bothered
me net little as | took the abandon.
ed lillcr, brought the boat about, and
headed her south; nor was it until
had sailed for some time that saw
h0w plain was the solution | would
Innd aim on the Bergen side, where
,O c1uld make his way either 10 Lee
or tn his home as best he might, and
VIA the little sloop | could continue
doygu the bay and into he Dutch Kills
Htere, | would he sworn, but little
time would elapse ere | was in the
uands OF the British.
And this determined upon, | headed
for 'i,e Bergen shore. though hardly
had the wind begun to drive me in the
new direction when out from the very
poin, al which | was aiming shot a
whH' H'a:boat manned by half dozen
!usty Jowers, and in its stern.sheets
sat British officer and three marines,
the latter armed with muskets; and
The sloop was not then 80 far from
ahorc bat that could count them
with my naked eye.
Ia spite OF all that The eneiny was
my objective. my heart gave a jump
When marked that the boat was max,
ing directly for me. though l quickly
recognized the fact that my prisoner
would be nm excellent asset, as he
would damn me 10 the subtraction OF
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-10-11
Copyright-The Frank A. Munsey Company.
BY c. C. HOTCHKISS

was fairly stunned by the sudden
pHsa Of It all. "Deserter!" could
taly stammer.
None Of your innocence with me-"
10 fairly roared. II spotted ye last
1iGat. an had ye gone to bed I'd "a
had We in limbo ere this. Yesterday
TIVE troopers came looking for ye, and
they gave me your lines. Yer aunt?
A fine tale to give me who knows ev-
ssy soul on the point. There Is no
Betsy Brothwell there, nor many OF
any name. 1 know we, we damned
traiter-you an yer horse with Its SO.
3or trappins I'm no fool. Get into
the cabin"
He certainly had been no fool, and
thas was q bad beginning for me. The
man was armed and was not. What
was to be done? Washington had
considered me as self-reliant, and here
was O chance to use my brains.
where are you going to take me? J
asked. sinking back in my seat with a
hopeless air. though I only looked to
gain time. With n quick glance L
AoINukSu tuc pNN"OOh uo' ~
was hardly four feet.
81 am goin' to land ye up the bay
and send ye of to Harry Lee at Pau
Ms Hook, where ye will hang fast
enough. Get below, tell ye."
AS he spoke he stood up. letting go
the tiller as he raised his pistol to
cover me, the boat flying into the
wind as the helm was released. II
was ever to act must do 1t now. If 1
we're sent to Lee l might possibly
save my life IL could get him to hear
me: but what an ending to my err
rand,
What would Washington think OF
me for allowing myself to be captured
By a Jersey fisherman? Nay, would
not fall that way without falling in all
others. and so, taking all risks, act.
Cd
AS the man stood up Oh the un-
steady deck OF the heaving s,oop ]
arose and turned us il to 90 into the
little cabin, hat as | bent to the low
cockpit / swun2 around and ere he
had time to shift himself or make de-
tense, sprang for him, grasped him
srolad the legs and threw him across
the coaming, his pistol exploding and
the boat careening under the violence
Of the commotion. And, thank God,
the pistol ball went wide of ME.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-10-11
WOOD COUNTY
COURT HOUSE NOTES
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Leo ID. Williams, 81, railroad en-
ploye, and Miss Bertha NJ. Perry. II,
of Lime City.
Fred b. Sanders, 21. bookkeeper,
oledo, and Miss Blanche II. Rogers,
90, Bloomdale.
Edward w. Dierkcr. %, farmer,
Luckey, and Miss Dora L. Hille, IS,
Pcmberville.
Orla ID. Dibert, %. butcher. and
Miss Bonwava Ferguson. 1S. both of
North Baltimore.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-10-11
SHEARS SAVE LIVES OF Two.

Are Used by Pair Under Auto . Get
Air.
PIERRE, S. d. - A pair Of packet
shears, which accidently slipped from
his pocket and within reach 0f bis
hand enabled A. +. Moore to save the
life Of his wife and himself when they
were trapped under their automobile
which overturned on a road neac here.
The upholstering of the car was press
ed against their faces SO that they
were smothering, but by using the
scissors Mr.. Moore enabled his wife
and himself to breathe until farmers
arrived and rescued them.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-12-18

Is an increase Of more than fifty
per cent over the daily business done
at this time last year.
The dignity and faith which Mr..
Chadwick puts into his profession,
adds much to the confidence shown
by the chiropractic boosters of this
vicinity.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-12-18

to most Of the people of this section.
He has attended closely to business
and he now claims that forty people
call at his adjusting parlors in the
Arimo Building daily for treatment.
Doctor Chadwick is a friend maxi
er. being a good mixer. which &C.
counts for his large following. There
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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-12-18

George Kirkham has Just return
ed from trip to Perry. Idaho where
he spent his Thanksgiving Day with
Mrs. Isabel Pullman.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-12-18

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