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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-14

year, 1853, the house of Captain Fairbank
Moore on the West river in the town of
Brattleboro, where now is Col. Richards
Bradley's farmhouse, was attacked at
midnight. Moore and his son were killed
and scalped by their own Preside. Mrs.
Moore, the wife of the younger Moore,
who had four children, one three weeks
old, aroused by the demoniac war-whoops
of the savages, sprang out of bed, and
hastily drew on three pair of Capt Moore's
long wooden stockings. Well that she did.
Snatching up her baby and her next young
est child she tried to escape. But she was
overtaken and with her children set out
on the long tramp to Fort Ticonderoga.
Happily they all arrived there, and were
thence taken to Montreal, whence they
were ultimately redeemed in 1862. In
1S49 the bones of Capt. Moore and his son
were unearthed in what was then Mr..
Newman Aliens barn-yard. One of the
skulls contained the ounce bullet which
killed its victim. This seems to have been
the last Indian tragedy in this immediate
vicinity; though at remote points the con-
flct continued, on a larger scale, and at
tended by the larger circumstances of war,
till the capture of Ticonderoga and Crown
Point in 1859, and the conquest of Canada
bloody Indian tragedies of this harassed
and wearied land.
shall not at all attempt to trace the
further story of the now useless fort. Its
interest was gone. No longer was it as
for years 1t had been, the city of refuge
for fleeing fugitives from the savage foe;
fortress of defence for settlers near its
substantial walls, it gradually sank into
the uselessness and decay of age. Its big
pine timbers slowly rotted away. In my
boyhood, 30 years ago, its outline was dis
tinctly discoverable; and later still-per-
h3ps even now-some ridges of earth
mark the course of some embankment
raised in aid of its greater security. But
now, | suppose, except for an occasional
bullet or arrow head turned up by the
pillow, or washed out of the river bank by
the spring freshets, little or nothing re-
mains to remind the visitor to these pre-
cincts of the great perils this fortress in
the wilderness was designed to avert; of
the heroic courage with which it was built
and defended: of the bloody tragedies en-
acted in the near vicinity, and the awful
sufferngs and sorrow Of the victims of
those days of terror and distress.
Nevertheless, well may it be for us,
fallen on our quieter and peaceful times,
to remind ourselves that these things have
been, and that, spite of all the appearances
of smiling nature and civilization and com
fort about us, they have been here. Surely
it becomes us who have entered into the
results of the sacrifices and sufferings of
those who have gone before us, and who
have made possible the comfort and quie-
tude in which we meet today, to drop the
tear Of sympathy and lift the plaudits of
admiration, for those who suffered or died
50 herocally in our behalf.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-14

Oct. IL, 174j, and died in Canada in 1747.
His father was Samuel, son of John, who
settled in Sudbury, Mass, in 1898, max
ing a lineage of nine generations, six Of
whom lived at Fort Sartwell and no less
than II members of which suffered death
or captivity by the brutality Of the Indl-
ans.
On account Of the burning of the man
uscripts and records of the town in 1897
with the Bridgman house, which stood on
the site now occupied by the Hubbard
homestead, it is difficult to trace much Of
the early history of the town and the gen
ealogies of many of the early settlers.
Among the corporators of the town OF
Hinsdale in 1853 we recognize the names
of Joseph Stebbins, Benon Wright and
HeZekiah Gilmore, some Of whose descend
ants are now prosperous citizens of Yer
non. From Benoni Wright our present
veteran town clerk and postmaster Add
son Withheld, is a descendant of the sixth
generation. He is also a descendant Of
John Withheld, one Of the historic Bos-
ton "tea party of Dec. IS, 1913. Mrs
Withheld is a lineal descendant from Jo-
seph Stebbins, also of Col. John Hawks Of
Deerfield colonial fame.
These old forts long ago disappeared and
their occupants were nearly all laid to rest
in the burial ground near by, where their
epitaphs, in the quaint rhymes of the Rev.
Bunker Gay, chiseled upon their slate
headstones, reveal somewhat their promi-
nent traits of character and the closing
scenes of their lives, as we'll as the poeti-
cal aspirations of the first settled minister
in this vicinity.
There are still .fortes in Vernon, the
principal one being agriculture, engaged
in which the good husbandmen persistent
ly labor and obtain the necessary equip
ments to enable themselves and their fam
lilies to live in the most desirable of all
forts, which is comfort in which they are
well fortified against their worst enemies
pride and poverty, arrogance and wealth.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-14
The Poem.
BY Mrs. Jennie Stebbins smith of Brat
tleboro.

The poem opens with stanzas which recognize
the beauty Of the natural scenery Of the Con-
necticut valley, followed by references to the
struggles Of the settlers with the Indians TO
the part taken by Vernonters against British
tyranny. and to their brave struggle to secure
their own independence
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-10-21

The Keystone State was delayed by
fogs and heavy business and did not
pass up until 2 p. m. yesterday.
The marks at 6 y. m. showed feet 10
inches and slowly falling. Weather,
rain and cooler. A fall In temperature
of"twenty degrees Is predicted for this
morning.
The Bay Brothers. OF Ironton, have
decided TO place the Ruth in the Pitts
burgh and Charleston trade. in connec-
ton with the Kanawha. and in, oppos!-
ton to the II. X. Bedford, owned and
commanded by Captain Gordon Green,
and run as an independent packet The
Rutls arrives this morning for Pitts
burgh, and returning for Charleston,
she passes Wheeling on Friday. n day
ahead OF the Bedford. The Bays have
the reputation OF being hard fighters
and Will no doubt make matters inter-
csting for Captain Green, but on this
part Of the river, at least,tlse sympathy
Of the public will be with Captain
Green, one of the most popular men
on the river. But when rates are being
cut 10 pieces, liking and sympathy go
for little. 80
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-10-21
BELLhlRE.
All Sorts of Local News and Gossip About
tlie I:Inna City. -

All Sorts of Local News and Gossip About
the Glass City.
An alarm OF fire was sounded yesterday
morning about G o'clock. Tie store room
owned by c. Rumbach aud occupied by the
Belmont Printing Company, was badly
burned and the stock OF the printing COM
pany was completely ruined, excepting the
presses. Squire Mason also suffered come
loss, a number OF papers being damaged
by water. Tho fire was discovered and
the alarm given, but before any OF the
fire department arrival n can OF oil OK
plOdcd and the fire got good start. The
loss is covered by insurance.
Bellalrc Republicans and sound money
men are grateful to their Wheeling, BEN
wood and Martins Ferry friends for their
splendid aid in adding TO the splendor OF
the magnificent demonstration here Mon
day night The march was longer than
intended. but the chief marshal was daz-
Zled by. the splendor OF the occasion md
didn't want 10 dlsappoint any OF the loyal
supporters who had decorated for the Oc.
casion. Bellaire will turn out Srandly on
Saturday night TO repay tho Wheeling
clubs.
Mrs. Rev II. a. L. King leavet; for Steu-
benylllc tomorrow 10 attend Che twenty
NTH anniversary OF the first Congregii-
tlonal Church. Of that city.
Mrs. DR.. j. p. West has returned home
from New York, where her husband is
taking u special. course.
John Matter. who had been working Mt
Falrmont. IL spending few days with
his family here. - IiTs
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-10-21
BRYAN AT BRIDGFPoRT.


The news that Bryan's W-ilA West
show was coming to Bridgeport. at
tractcd crowd OF about ON, hundred
sAyerites and about five hundred gold
men at the Cleveland & Pittsburgh
railroad station, yesterday morning.
The train, consisting OF two coaches,
arrived at OILS Il. m. being an hour
date The star performer wasi5on the
rear platform and was Teadytto begin
his talk at once, but had TO- wait until
a Cleveland, Lorain a WherllDg rail-
way switching engine got bye which
consumed perhaps two minutes. When
puIet wag restored, Mr.. Bryan facing
a crowd that looked like n <suatlower
garden, 81 nrofIse were the, yellow
badges, spoke about as f0llowS.,
The question at issue Is a'nnanclal
one, pnr ppllcy Is 10 give silver an
fTua! opportunity with gold! VIC
should Invoke our own laws. a man in
our town who knows about,aS. much
about the money question rs the men
who wear gold badges, asked, me II
foreign Countries would not bTitig their
silver here 10 our mints to have i
coined. i told him yes, but the2moIey
would stay with our people" Il q
After a few more senteDcesIythc five
minutes being up. the train pulled out
and left about one hundred dIsappOinl-
cd Democrats and about five htindrGd
Republicans, VINO saw the train 20
TdIlH1 tho bend. e 80 .'Y
The crowd was well behavei.5qulet,
orderly and respfatful Ia ,he.:apeaknr.
There was no interruption oiGssnthu-
niasm. The Republicans looked on In
quiet wonder and amazcmenG 1T the
man who IL going over the Country
like an uHtamed br0ncho, "3.iF
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louder oae for Mckinley, all good ma /.
iuredly. Arguments wefe freauenSbut
tnesn did not cause any bad feeling.
iLhere was not n single flag dihplaysh nt
tne depot and none WAS carried by pro-
pie In the. cr0wd.ptlfsre was io music
o. any KIND, not eye1 u TN horn Sot,a
banner WAS seen, except one at "a ID.
loon near the depot. This was s(retth.
ed ncrpss the Cleveland & Pittsburgh
track and on Il appeared tile lnhrtii-
lion Free turtle niip here t0-day.r
This caught q portion Of the crDRd. AT
This saloon several aAgs werc display
ca and The only other place IN Mar.
inns Ferry where the stars and stripes
We're seen was at 7sboise several hun.
dred yards IN the,traek. =.
The people, waited cheATed, SILVER
cd and waited Finally tho train was
seen appronehlnKfRnd the crowd WIS
glad. The only GREETING was the loot
,ng OF locomotive! whistle on therTer-
mlnai bridge. The reception was not
so hearty as that accorded some Of Inc
delegations that pnss through Martins
Ferry on their way 10 Canton u ses
the next PresldentsW Bryan's train
nenred the depot II was noticed that
the cnginc. No. G07, was running back
ward, and u black water spaniel dog,
owned by free silver man was struck
ny u and narrowly escaped being. kill
ca. As the circus slowed up a portion
OF the crowd cheered and when II stop
per, Ring Master George c.. Mckee,
introduced the star performer, who pro-
ceeded % 40 The song and dance net.
~ Gianclng around he saw the great
number OF gold badges, frowned, then
tried TO make d hit by repeating that
yellow fever chestnut. This caused the
lree silver people to cheer and yell for
Bryan and their voices were overcome
by cries for Mckinley. When Bryan
SAID the new Yellow fever was kill
Ing The people, one man yelled .".we
VIII XIII you two weeks from to-day"
Quiet restored, Bryan made other
breaks and the crowd yelled. He re-
peated several often told sayings and
the crowd again yelled. When he said
the people who are for gold have no
s9lu some one wanted 10 know how
about silver. z! -,T-S.,- -
tarin, and another cried out 1--WE arc
not besgars." Bryan was 10 talk ten
minutes, but he became somewhat rat
tied at the confusion and SO did Mrs.
Bryan, who turned from the crowd,
gave orders to pull the string and the
train moved away. Mrs. Bryan then
threw some yellow and red roses at the
people following the train. These had
been presented to her at Benaire and
Bridgeport. Miss Matte Sweeney, OF
Martins Ferry, presented Mrs. Bryan
with large bunch OF beautiful roses.
which were scattered among the crowd
at Steubenville. As the Bryan train
passed under the free turtle soup sign
the latter was caught on Bryan's car.
and almost torn down. n
The earnestness OF the Mckinley men
who yelled for. their fayorits, VIII no
doubt be the text for long -winded
story in the Register this morning.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-10-21
A CRUEL REPORT
Circulated About Miss Caldwell by the
United Pres.

SIculhieu ABDUL MISS SniuWfli ny inc
United Pres.
PARIS, Oct 20.-Indisnation prevails
among the relatives and friends OF the
Marqulse de Monstriers-M erInville
formerly Miss Mary GRendolln Cald-
well, and founder of Divinity College OF
the Catholic University OF washington
at the false and injurious report, circu
lated In certain newspapers OF America
yesterday by the United Prezs, that Miss
Caldwell was quietly married fort
night ago at the Hotel Angelterre In
Baden street" and that 1.-THE present
whereabouts OF the pair Is unknown"
While tile newspapers, which have to
depend upon this agency were printing
this false statement. the newspapers
supplied by the Associated Press had
printed the full story OF the marriage
yesterday, at the English church on the
Avenue Hoche. Paris. Bishop SpaldinS.
of Peoria. ofiiciating) OF Miss Caldwell
TO the Marquis de Monstriers-Merin-
VILE. f7,
The substance OF the false Dresden
dispatch was communicated this morn
ing to Father Cooke, superior of st.
Josaph's Catholic church. In Paris, where
the marriage ceremony was celebrated
yesterday. The Father Superior was
indignant at the false statements made.
He said that the Marquis de Monstriars-
Merinville was in this city at the time
the false reports of his alleged secret
marriage having taken place at Baden
Baden were circulated In the United.
States.
Miss Caldwell and Bishop Spaldng, 1t
tg m h,Nt. M ,,f,,
the same hotel at Baden Baden and the
clergy and others are particularly in
dignant at the charge that Bishop
Spalding would be gulltySof such prac-
t!ce The announcement that he per-
formed yesterdays ceremony and was
one of the witnesses, should. II Is said,
In conclusion, have set at rest any such
false rumor as the one circulated In
America.
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insignificant sore, 10 which I paid little
attention at first. This sore refused
to heal, and after while became quite
obstinate, and began to grow. placed
myself under the treatment Of prorni-
ueut physicians, who said had cancer
of the most stubborn type, and though,
took their treatment faithfully, the
cancer grew steadily all the while,
increasing in size and severity. ]
also took nearly every medicine
that was recommended for the
blood, and applied various salves
and ointments, allwithout the slightest
benefit. Year by year, I found myself
steadily growing worse, for the cancer
was sapping my life away, although
spent hundreds of dollars with doctors,
and as muck more experimenting with
various so-called remedies. / was
strongly urged by the doctors to SUBJ
NIT to an operation. which they
claimed was the ouly hope for me.
had well-nigh abandoned hope of
ever being cured. when Twas induced
to try S. S. S., und even the first bottle
afforded relief. The medicine caused
the cancer TO discharge, thus forcing
out the poison, and Riding the sys-
tenn of it. continued to take S. S. S.
until the discharge ceased, and the
cancer healed up entirely, and I am
perfectly we'll. My cure is regarded
as truly remarkable, and demonstrates
what a wonderful remedy S. S. S. is.
i shall take pleasure in always recon-
meudiug il" r. :,
S. S. S. is the only remedy that
gets at the root of all blood diseases,
that :, all so-called remedies fail 10
reach. 1t is guaranteed
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-10-21
a mix IN KANSAS,
Watson'sl Name Withdrawn, but May
Have 10 be Written In,

TOPEKA, Kas.. Oct. 2o.-The name
OF Thomas Z. Watson as Democratic
Populist candidate neutrality-suspicious.,
has been nomlnally removed from the
Kansas ticket OF that party. IN defer
ence to the wishes OF the Georgia nom
inee, whose letter OF withdrawal has
been received by the secretary OF state.
AS a sequel to this move, Chairman
John w. Breidenthal. ofiathe fusion
committee. has filed mandamus pro-
ceedings in the supreme court to COM
pei the secretary of state to place Mr..
Watson's name on the ticket, notwith-
sanding the protest of Mr.. Watson.
The case will be heard on Wednesday.
In the meantime, as the last day OF
the secretary of state had under tn,
law to mall the certificates Of nomi-
nation to the various county clerks
had arrived, that official has mailed
such notifications. The name of Mr..
Watson as vice presidential candidate,
was left OF the fusion ticket and In its
place Il slip bearing these words was
inserted: 'MandamuS proceedings
have been commemorate compel In
sertlon Of Thomas Z. Watson's name
here. This may have to be- duneh'
The decision of the supreme court IN
the matter tomorrow Is awaited with
great interest.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-10-21
Hos. 1. Il. ANDgasoy
Make. an I:iosuini Al s.ai ~ sound
aiDnr,.nt New CupibriIsnd.


speclahDlspateli TO the in,eulreneer.
NEW CUMBERLAND. W. va, oct
eo,-The Republicans OF this city had
a grand DENOMINATION last nlglst and
nrc very happy tod, !. In consequence.
The large court house was full % oYer-
flowing, many being unable 10 gain
admission and a large number OF Ia
dies being present The Mandolin club
ard the Glso Club furnished the en-
llve1ing music which added much 70
the pleasure x the occasion. Colonel 7.
ii. Anderson, ex-inlnister 90 Bolivia.
was the speaker, and Told Of the effect
OF free silver In that country In man
ncr which Convinced his audience that
they wanted none of II In theirs. He
also told ~ the benefits tire United
States received from the reciprocity
treaties negotiated by AIR. Blaine with
tho South American republics. and the
injury to heatrade with country result
Ing from the abrogation nf the arrange
inent by the present tariff law. AZ.
His appeal to the patriotism and
loyalty FOR the citizens 10 stand for the
honor OF the nation was eloquent and
touching. Mr. Bryan has fewer follow
ers 9han no had yesterday, as the re-
suit OF the meeting. which was earnest
and enthusiastic TO an unusual degree.
Captain Bcbout presided and intro
duced the speaker In his usual happy
manner. Watch the returns from Han
COCK county. "a sisga'
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-10-21

The National Annexation In session a Al i

The National Association In Session al 81.
Louis.
ST. LOUIS, No.. Oct. 2O-The audi
forum In which have convened two
national political convention, as well
as :nany other national assemUlles,held
to-day the largest streetirallTay con-
rention that was ever. called TO order.
1t was the fifteenth annusiSeonvention
of the American Street Railway Asso-
ciation Every bit OF available space
in the immense building,sS outside --,,f
that occupied by the delegates and Ais
ltors, was filed with display OF street
cars and appliances. Everything per-
tanning 10 the business Is on exhibition.
Necessarily, the electrical. appliances
formed the greatest part OF the exhibit,
tlon,the latest and most novel Develop
ment being shown. The electricity domI-
mates everything within the building,
the cablemen have an exhibit, w.Ssh
attracts much attention. A mammoth
cable Is the chief attraction. -
At a..mecting of the executive COIN
mlttee previous to the convention, Ran
dali c. Cunningham. of Montreal. Can
ada, resigned as first vice president
ah'at Ndi'Aa4Ai -hCSullDtN.
Louis, was appointed to; MI the va
cancy. He VIII serve In that capacity.
for a few days preceding the annual
election OF officers. when ittis expected
that he will be elected president. So
lar there are but three places mentions
ed as convention cities for 1897. They
are New York and Niagara Falls. Tho
sentiment seems 10 be In favor OF the
selection OF Niagara Falls,
RussellfB. Harrison. son OF General
Benjamin Harrison. same In to-day 10
attend the convention. I He led thc
forces OF the supply men In their at
tcmpts at Montreal 20 break Into the
membership OF the association, hut II Is
hardly probable that the same fight
will be made this year. 1t Is almOs. Ger.
tain TO come before the body In some
manner as 1t has every year for some
years paat, but Will not be pushed very
strongly. 80,
About 800 members, mostly from The
east, were present when the convention
was called to order Mt 10 O'Clock, for
several days session. l
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-10-21
A FROST AT MARTINS FERRY,
Tho Yellow Badge Fellows were there In
Force Watch tho Register.

Bryan strucl: q frost atAt4rtln'G
Ferry. The crowd at the depot num-
bcred somethlng like 1900 PERSONS and
more than nne.half. OF these were la
dies and children. There were also seS-
and two OF three dogs. scyerBl5PDpd-
Gratis worked indusirlpusly 1lstrjbntinS
Bryan badgosj but notwithstanding
their efforts TO make Il show these
hadgGs worn outnumbcrel hyIlSelow
badscs OF al! shapes and sizess by Two
10 ole. '2tt6i5 h
Only two PERSONS were seen diftflbut-
!pg gold badges md one Of iligse was
a printer who glgitlhuial BOTH kinds
because OF tho udvnrtlalng ln1ittn Tho
train was an hour late and the crowd
spent tho tllpos In different wayeS@ A.
cheer would be given for Bryan, then q
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-10-21
THE RIVER.
YEsTERpAYas.. pEpARTUREs.

Cincinnati. HUDSON. s a. m.
parkershurs .ARGANl9, IL a. m.
oras...LENINGTON. II n M.
Pittsburgh. .kEYSToNE STATE, . n. m.
Steubenyille..E A. goEBEL. $50 p. m.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS D., m. e
BOATS LEAVING TO-DAY.
Charleston. .KANAsyIIA. c q. m.
Pittsburgh. .RUTE,s7 n. M.
Pittsburgh. BEN lIUR, s. a. m.
Steubenville..F. A. GoEBEL. go p. m.
Darlington. JEWEL $3.50 p. m.
BOATS LEAVING TOMORROW.
Pittsburgh. .LoRENA. 4 a. IN.
Pittsburgh. H. X. BEDFORD. S a. m.
Cincinnati. ...KEYSToNE STATE, S a, m.
Parkersburg. ARGAND. II a. m.
ras...LEXINGTON. II q. m.
SteubeEville..F A. GoEBEL, 80 D.. m.
Clarlngton. ..JEMEI.i a.aQ p. m. -. - y.
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SPEAKS AT BELLAIRE.
Bryan Didn't Set the Townfom Fire
Though There uns a BInzo There,

Tho Democrats WHO are supporting
William ]. Bryan for President this
year. the. Prohibitlonists and others
who are doing the same things togeth-
er with a large number of Republicans
and other sound money men-Eho want
ci TO hear what ho had to say.l gather
Ell at the Cleveland & Pittsburgh de-
pot yesterday morning, when II was
found the candidates special car was
there. To say all were disappointed Is
10 state q fact mildly. The train did
not leave for an hour after the scbsd-
ulel time and yet the candidate did
not show himself more than three min
utes. He DID not make positive
statement, except that "a man. who Is
opposed 10 agitation Is not ut 10 live
In this country" followlngcthis with
the qualification that agitatioHis only
discussion ii
His followers. in Bellaire had spent
money literally had out brass band
and supposed the candidate; had heard
OF these efforts, but there was no evil
dence OF that fact, and the Bryan dis
play was great disappointment and
productive OF no good, 81, ~
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OIL ciTY-River 2 feet 10 inches and
falling. Cloudy and cool.
WARREN-River 9 feet7 inches and
stationary. Weather cool.
.jREESSB0Ro-Riyer feet and
falling. Rainfall go and raining.
James G.RIaiHe due up and down We'd
nesday. M
MoRGANToWN-River Z feet s
inches. Raining all day.
TTSgURGH-RIver G.5 feet and
stationary at the dam Raining. ~.
SfEUBESVILLE-R 7 feet 2
inches and falling. Up-Keystone State.
r OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES feet and
stationary. Heavy rain fell all day.