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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-11-27

ST. LOUIS. Nov. CDR. IIeber Ro.
barts conducted n series OF interesting
experiments with X-rays this afternoon
at his office. with a view TO ascertain
Ing whether the blind may be able to
see by the aid OF X-rays. About forty
eighties persons were present, among
them a few pupils from the state blind
asylum.
DIR. Robarts Is highly gratifed with
the result and said the test had been
q success beyond his expectations.
Persons who had no recollection OF ever
seeing q light or anything else were
able to distinguish shadows and trace
the outlines OF objects held before them.
Even persons whose eyeballs were miss
ing were able to distinguish objects
with a clearness that surprised the ex-
per,menter. In some cases. however, no
Impression was made on the senses.
The apparatus used IS known as the
Nicola Tesla compound apparatus, n
machine, weighing about five hundred
pounds. This Is attached to the wire
OF an ordinary incandcsccnt house cleo
tric light. the current being multiplied
by the apparatus. The tube through
which the rays are presented TO the
senses of the afflicted person Is known
as the microscope. 1t Is held to the
head of the sightless person. either In
front-before the useless eyeballs or Soc
kets, in the case OF persons whose eye
- - , - rtlA - tho hnnI
and then ut the back OF the head. Some
OF those enabled to see, found the re-
suits best when held at the back Of the
head.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-11-27

The Jolly Six Club" gave a dance
last evening. In Schmulbach's hall.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-11-27

An Interesting case was that of Wal
ter Kelley, twenty-six years old, whose
sight had been destroyed through I've
being thrown into his eyes. resulting in
the lids uniting firmly with the globes.
He had not seen light FOR ten years.
The apparatus was applied and letters
made OF lead. about an inch long. we're
held before him. He was able to dis
tingulsh the object. but could not name
the letter. Another case was that of
Patrick Moran, seventy-s!x years old,
who had not seen anything for thirty
years. His eyeballs had been totally
destroyed. A plate Of lead was moved
back and forth over the microscope,
when he exclaimed. II see!" The object
appeared to him as a mere shadow. but
he was able L tell its form.
Miss Kittle Helmke. teacher In the
Missouri school for the blind, aged
twenty-four years. 4 pupil OF the blind
asylum, who had no recollection OF
ever having seen anything, was able to
distinguish shadows. but could not de-
scribe the form Of objects placed be-
fore her.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-11-27
Hope Tor Future.

DR.. Robarts thinks that the apparat-
US may be developed 10 4 degree that
will enable blind persons to see objects
with q considerable degree Of ~clearness.
He adduced from the experiments that
the retina OF the eye is not the actual
point OF contact at which an object is
presented to the senses OF the beholder,
but that the retina is simply 4 mirror
which might be replaced by an arti-
fetal one In case other portions OF the
eyeball remain intact. He contends that
by the use OF Mays the object, light
or shadow Is presented directly to the
corpora Quadra germina. or germ OF
sight, located between the cerebrum
and cerebellum, N a line with the eyes,
but nearer to the posterior wall of the
skull than 10 the face. This conclusion
that the retIna is simply a mirror Is d.
rcctly at variance with all works on
physiology. he says. even the latest of
which teach that the retina receives the
impression OF the object, as does the
prepared plate OF a camera
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-01

Barcelona. Aug. pas a result OF
the domiciliary visits made by the
police in connection with the revolu-
tionary movement here, number of
arrests have been made. The prison
ers including two men named Louis
Ninesola and Miguel Rerny, who claim
to be American citizens. In the room
they occupied the police se!z- d print
ing press and number of revolution
airy placards sim liar to those which
were recently posted in the streets
here and which were torn down by the
pcIicn
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-01
RAMSAY'S CASE UP AGAIN.
Contention of the Bondsmen OF the
tate State Treasurer to BE Heard.

Contention of the Bondsmen OF the
late State Treasurer to BE Heard.
Mount Vernon, ILL.,, Aug. 26.-Appel-
late court convenes today for the regr-
lar August term, and one OF the most
important cases is that OF John H.
Whitbeck and others, bondsmen of the
late Rufus N. Ramsay, state treasurer.
for 1868 1892. The bondsmen Of Treas
urer Ramsay paid into the state treas
ury $47S.539.92. The full amount Of
the treasurers shortage, and property
such as notes held as collateral by him
for money loaned, which was in the
treasury vaults a the time of his death
was delivered to the bondsmen by the
governor on receipt of the full amount
of the treasurer's shortage. Out Of this
collateral or security the bondsmen
realized the sum of $115, 900, which was
applied as q credit on the $478, 500 90,
leaving $363, 1892, the amount now in
controversy. The county court OF
Clinton county gave the bondsmen
Judgment against Ramsay's estate for
the sum mentioned, but the estate and
other creditors appealed the case to the
Clinton county circuit court, and the
circuit court decided against the bonds
men, who appealed from the decision,
and the case comes to the appellate
court as result.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-01
River boat Knn. Aground.

Memphis, Tenn, Aug. 25.-The An
Choir line steamer City of Hickman,
from St. Louis to New Orleans, struck
an obstruction Sunday afternoon Is
land No. 40, about twelve miles north
of Memphis, and was badly disabled.
A big hole was torn in the Hickman
bottom, and the officers beached her
to prevent her from sinking. All of
the passengers were taken off by the
Chickasaw and brought to this city.
The Hickman's cargo will be saved. but
1t is believed the boat will break to
pieces. She is valued at $4,000; in
surance. 500. 900.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-01
FOR THE BIG FIGHT.
Arrangements for the Corbett- sharkey
Go Being Completed.

20 belng completed.
New York, Aug. 26.-D. j. Lynch and
Samuel Thall, representing the pugi-
lists, Thomas Sharkey and James J.
Corbett, respectively, met in down.
town newspaper Office Monday after
noon to definitely decide upon the fight
in which their principals are engaged
to appear. Corbett. who is to do his
own managing, was not present, and
the final disposition of the affair went
over.
1t was agreed that the title champion
heavyweight of the world should go
with the fight OH the ground that Fitz-
simmons had failed to cover within
six months a $1,000 forfeit Corbett
posted here and at Chicago on Jan. %
last. There are two bids for the fight.
The National Sporting club of San
Francisco, before which Corbett and
Sharkey had their four-round go, has
offered a purse of $4,000 w. H. Whee-
lock, representing Dan Stuart of Dali
las, said that Stuart would put up a
purse, and with it guaranty to pull
the fight off the day stipulated or for
felt the entire amount, but he would
not offer $4,000. Stuart is the man
who did not pull off the match between
COrbett and FitZsimmons. Should the
San Francisco club get the fight it will
try to have the meeting take place in
Arizona
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-01
Meet ut Wilmington.

Wilmington, Del, Aug. 20.-The ma
tional convention of the Irish Cath
Ollie Benevolent Union OF the United
States opened here Wednesday with
several hundred delegates in attend
ance. Escorted by the Knights of St.
Lawrence and Ancient Order of Hiber-
mans, the delegates marched in body
of st. Peters cathedral, where nigh
mass was celebrated. On returning
from the service the convention was
called to order in Shields hall by DAN
iei w. Lynch o: this city. the national
president,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-01
Barns Destroyed Near wabash.

Wabash, Ind, Aug. 25.--A terrific
wind, rain and electric storm broke
over this city Saturday. The rainfall
amounted to almost cloudburst. The
barns of Oscar Carothers and Benjamin
Wolf, north and south of the city, were
struck and destroyed with all contents.
causing loss OF $4,000. Several horses
in the open fields were killed The
dwellings of M. Tillor and j. Baum
gardner at Lagro were struck and the
inmates were Frustrated for several
hours. Greeks and rivers are cut OF
their banks.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-01
FAST MALL WRECKED.
SEVEN PEOPLE BADLY INJURED
NEAR PITTSBURG.
No. I 4. on the Baltimore 6 Ohio. In
Collision with n Freight Train At
Valencia, Pa.-List of Those Hurt
Wreck n Very Peculiar One.

Pittsburg, Pa, Aug. 26.-The through
Chicago, Baltimore & Ohio train No.
IA on the Pittsburg & Western railway
which is due in Allegheny at 1885
o'clock, was wrecked at Valencia sta
ton, % miles from this city, about
noon Monday. First reports were that
fifteen persons had been killed, but the
latest information is that no one was
killed outright, though fifteen or twen-
ty persons were badly injured.
The relief train with the most seri-
ously injured reached here at o'clock
in the afternoon, and the victims were
removed to Allegheny general hospi-
tai. Fatally injured:
MRS. w. B. MARSH, of Tallmadge,
o.. frontal bone crushed injured inter-
nally.
JOHN CURRY, Pleasantville, Pa. !;
jaw broken and body badly mangled.
MRS. j. w. MORSE. Lodi, o.: collar
bone fractured; injured internally.
MAUD BENNETT, Allegheny; skull
fractured.
MARY ]. l.. SMITH, Verona, Pa. !;
skull fractured.
The following were badly injured.
but will recover:
Mary Bennett, Allegheny.
Walter Smith, Akron, o.
Mrs. E. M. Cramer, Apollo, Pr.
Jennie Cramer. Apollo. Pa.
Belle Cramer, Apollo, Pa.
Garrett gilbert, Allegheny.
ID. B. Shantz, Harmony, Pa.
G. d. Houston. Newcastle, Pa.
K. J. Smith, Beaver Falls.
j. H. Weaverling, Newcastle, Pa.
j. G. Miller, Hazelwood, Pa
l.. l.. Gray Allegheny, Pa.
0. w. Crooks, Carnegie, Pa.
A. ]. Vaughn, Buffalo, N. Y.
William Muehlbronner, Allegheny
Alexander Jones. Carnegie, Pa.
DR.. ]. L. Tierney, Sharpsburg, Pa
J. Edward Grill, Allegheny.
j. w. Morse. Lodi. o.
Mrs. c. w. Hyle. Evans City, Pa.
Train No. IA is composed of sleeping
cars and mail cars. Just as it reached
Valencia work train ran into a
freight train, and, the grade being
heavy, several cars of the work train
ran back. colliding with the passenger
train. The collision threw the cars
over a steep embankment, and num-
Der of the passengers were caught in
the wreck.
The position of the freight train can
not be explained. 1t should have been
on a siding, out of the way of pas
senger train. The work train was run
ming for the Bakerstown siding when it
collided with the freight.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-01
REPUBLICAN, CLUBS.
Many Delegates Arrive for the Meeting
1T Milwaukee

1T Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. 26.-Incoming
trains and steamers Monday brought
to Milwaukee a number of delegates
to the convention of the National League
IF Republican Clubs. which opened
this morning. The Illinois leaguers
who are here are working hard for
the election of Charles L. Gordon OF
Chicago, and they say they are conf
dent they are going to win. Other
candidates are Congressman Wood
mansee of Ohio and John i. Webster
of Nebraska. There is strife for the
location of the next convention. The
contestants are Boston, New Orleans,
Detroit, Chattanooga, Omaha and
Portland.
Major John M. Totten, General Nc
Alpin's right-hand man, said that Pres
ident McAlpin was certainly in the
field for reelection. IF he is not
elected" said Major Totten, lit will be
the dcathknell OF the league in the
east. 1t has been customary to re-
elect the president, and we will not al
low General McAlpin to be turned
down at the dictation of political
bosses outside the organization" Nc
Alpin's friends say he has paid the
leagues debts and for this reason is
entitled to consideration.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-01
FRANCIS IS ELEVATED.
Ex-Governor of Missouri Appointed SEQ
rotary Of the ynterior


Buzzard's Bay, Mass, Aug. 26.-An-
nouncement was made by President
Cleveland at Gray Gables Monday night
of the appointment of David r. Francis.
Ex-Governor Of Missouri, as secretary
of the interior, vice Hoke Smith, who
recently resigned the secretaryship be-
cause Of his financial views. Mr..
Francis will probably assume office
Sept. l, as that is the date named in
Secretary Smiths resignation.
Washington, Aug. 26.-The announce
ment that the president had appointed
ex-governor Francis of Missouri to
succeed Mr.. Smith as secretary Of the
interior rather surprised Washington
more because of the suddeness with
which it followed on the heels of the
announcement of Mr.. Smiths retire
ment than because of the selection.
There was feeling that the president
would probably select Mr.. Smiths sue
cessor from the middle west, as the
south was already well represented in
his official family. Speculation, there
fore, went to Missouri, Indiana, and
Illinois, and the names of Ex-Governor
Francis, ex-Congressman Bynum. and
others naturally suggested themselves.
Ex-Governor Francis throughout his
political career has been a strong cup
porter and warm friend of Mr.. Cieve-
land and the administration. Despite
the high honors he has already
achieved, he is still a comparatively
young man, in the neighborhood of so.
strong and vigorous, of sunny temper
ament and genial disposition. He was
said to be a millionaire a few years
ago.
Secretary Smith Immediately tele-
graphed his congratulations to ex-
Governor Francis. He expects to re-
linquish his office to his successor on
Sent l
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-01
Nebraska Veterans Meet.

Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 25.-The an,
nual reunion of the Grand Army of Ne
braska opened auspiciously here Mon
day. The camp is named Camp Fair
child, in honor of tie late national
commander, General Lucius Fairchild
Of Wisconsin. 1t was dedicated in tho
afternoon with an address by Judge
Hayward and turned over to Depart
ment Commander Culver. Governor
Holcomb, accompanied by state Off
GERS, was present and took part in the
exercises
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-01
su,Iu,ncs nurn ar u.nko.n. wis.

Oshkosh, Wis, Aug. ga block OF
frame buildings at Light and Pearl
streets was destroyed by fire Sunday
afternoon. They are as follows: Osh-
kosh broom factory, loss $4,000, no in
surance; three small stores owned by
p. S. Levy estate, loss $4,000, no insur-
ance; Commercial house, barn and
sheds, loss $1,000. insurance. $3.50. A
gale was blowing and it seemed as il
the Commercial house, large struc-
ture, was doomed, but by good work
the fire department saved it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-01
E,wood Tin Plate Strike Enss.

Elwood, Ind. Aug. 26.-The tin plate
strike was ended at midnight Monday
by the company signing the scale.
Thousands were out in force rejoicing
with the strikers over the peaceful set
Element of the great strike. The strike
leaders are jubilant over the result and
ascribe their success to the care taken
to avoid any infraction of law and or
der. Elwood rejoiced and word was
sent to sister cities, where like scenes
were enacted
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-01
WAR CLOUD MOVES SOUTH.
Serious Trouble Exists Between Brazil
and Italy.


Rio Janeiro, Aug. 26.-Numerous
conflicts are reported to have occurred
between the Brazilians and the Italians
in San Paulo on Saturday and Sunday,
and the agitation still continues.
1t is believed the Brazilian govern
ment will withdraw the exequatur from
the Italian consul, whom the news
papers accuse OF supporting the Ital-
ians in their agitation. Similar mani
festations and scenes of disorder are
expected here in the near future. The
Brazilian chamber of deputies has re-
jected the protocol arranged for in the
settlement of the claims of the Italians
who suffered in former political
troubles.
AS result of the trouble between the
Brazilians and the Italians in San
Paulo during the last three days three
persons are reported to have been killed
and forty wounded
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-01
Village Bank Closes Its Doors.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Aug. &C.
Church & Sons, bankers in the village
Of Lowell. closed their doors Monday
and posted notice announcing that.
owing to inability to realize on assets.
they were temporarily unable to meet
their obligations. Deposits were re-
ceived within an hour of the closing
and there is great excitement among
the business men of the village. The
deposits are estimated at 5000 to SIP
900, including about $4,000 belonging
m the village treasury
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-01
Decrease in Illinois Assessments.

Springfield, ILL.,, Aug. 26.-The secre-
tary of the state board of equalization
has made a consolidation of the as
sessment returns from the counties of
the state for 1896. The aggregate as
sessment made by the local assessors
is S731. POI ,463, against S743,S4O,153 for
1895, the decrease being $13,63S $50.
Twenty-Five counties increased their
assessment si,536,407 seventy three
counties show decrease aggregating
SALTS, 097.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-01
VIII Notify Mr. Bryan.

Cleveland, O., Aug. 25.-The noti-
Asation committee appointed by the
silver convention which assembled at
st. Louis July 22 to notify w. j. Bryan
Of his nomination by that convention
as the candidate of the silver party for
the office of president of the United
States will meet at Lincoln, Neb., Mr..
Bryan's home, Sept. 6, for the purpose
of Notifying Mr.. Bryan on that date
of the action of the convention. Mr..
Sewall will be there also on that date
10 receive notice of his nomination
g. vice president.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-01
Brvan win speak mt Chicago.

Chicago, Aug. 2G.-William Jennings
Bryan will address the wage-workers
OF Chicago Labor day, Sept. Z. Ar
rangements to bring about this end
have been quietly making for some
time past, and yesterday it became a
certainty that Mr.. Bryan will be in
Chicago Labor day, and that the demo-
cratic managers want him to have an
opportunity to speak to the thousands
Of workingmcn who will be on Holiday
at that time
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-01

Toledo, Ohio, Aug. 26.-The first
lays race in the international regatta
was declared off. owing to the lack of
breeze off the Turtle lighthouse, some
thing that does not occur on an aver
age of one day in a week. At 2:40 the
race was called off, before the Canada,
over a mile ahead, had reached the
second stakeboat, the first time around
the course. The race will be sailed
10
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-01

Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 26.-The pro.
hibitionists of Nebraska hold their
state convention here Wednesday A
lowering and Johnson electoral ticket
will be put in the field and complete
state ticket nominated. John Dale, a
well-known business man Of Omaha will
probably be named for governor and
L. o. Jones Of this city for lieutenant
governor.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-01
Want to Stampede for Plat.

Saratoga, Aug. 25.-Friends of ex-
Senator Plat are making a strong eff
fort to stampede the republican state
convention and nominate him for gov
c--cr to-day. Mr.. Plat smiles and
says it's all talk, he could not for a
moment think of accepting the nomi-
nation on any conditions. There VII
be a large attendance at the conven-
ton
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-01
,nalana Me,hod,.t. choo.. Omc.r,.

Marion, Ind, Aug. 24.IAP M. Hussey
of Kerdallville has been chosen presi-
dent of the Indiana Methodist Protest
ant conference, succeeding the Rev.
Hugh Stackhouse, who resigned after
thirteen years service. J. X. Lenhart
of Edinburg and G. w. Bundy of Wal
nut were elected secretaries and S. 5.
Stanton of Elwood steward.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-01
NEWS OF THE WEEK

The 'sound money democrats of
Illinois met and nominated ticket
headed by General Black for governor.
The city of Ontonagon, Mich, was
completely destroyed by fire at loss
of about 81 500, 900.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan visited Senator
Hill at Buffalo, n. Y, few days ago,
spending three hours with him, and
the wise acres say an understanding
was reached
The boiting democrats of Illinois
have nominated state ticket headed
by General Black for governor.
Prof. Andree has arrived at Tromsoe::
Norway, from Danes island on board
the Virgo, having apparently aban-
doned for this year the attempts to
cross the artic regions in balloon.
Watterson SAYS he prefers Carlisle
for the leadership of the sound money
democrats but would be satisfied with
He added that if none of these would
accept and if the nomination was ten
dered to him he would accept it, even
if he knew it would lead to his de-
struction.
Announcement has been made by
President Cleveland of the appointment
of David Il. Francis, ex-governor OF
Missouri, as secretary of the interior
vice Hon. Hoke Smith, who recently
signed the secretaryship because of his
financial views. Mr.. Francis will
probably assume Office on September
l. as that is the date named in Secre-
tary Smiths resignation.
1t is stated that Secretary Hoke
Smith, of the interior department. has
resigned, and his resignation has been
accepted by the president.
The famous pacing stallion, Joe
Patchen, lowe red the worlds stallion
pacing record by one-quarter of a
second at Rigby Park, Me-. going the
mile in BOB fiat
A cloudburst visited Mogollon, y.
NJ, washing away thirty houses. 1t
is feared that twenty miners lost their
lives
Lord Chief Justice Russell. of Eng
land. delivered an address before the
American Bar Association at Saratoga,
n. Y. He spoke on National
Arbitration
Democratic national headquarters
have been esta blished in the Sherman
house at Chicago.
The situation in Gu a does not seem
to change. Each side seems confident
of firing the other out.
Five men were killed and several
others injured by the falling of cage
in the st. Lawrence mine, near Butte,
Mont. A break in the cable caused
the cage to drop to the bottom of the
shaft, distance of 1900 feet
Oscar w. Neebe, prominent figure
in the anarchistic troubles which have
made Chicago and its Haymarket fla
nous, and who was pardoned by Gov.
Altgeld, has eioped The woman who
is said to have completely ensnared
the affections of the socialist leader
and saloon keeper is Mrs. Theresa
Mueller, widow. She is 35 years old
and has two children.
Miss Matte Overman, of Tacoma,
Wash, the young lady who gained I'M
pleasant notoriety through her con-
mated in the disruption of the First
Congregational church of San Francis
co, and the disbarment of it's pastor,
DIR. c. o. Brown, from the fellowship
of the churches, has repented and con-
fessed her guilty relationship to the
unfrocked minister.
DAILY NEWS GREAT STROKE
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-01
BORNE TO THE TOM
funeral of Gail Hamilton Devoid of All
Ostentation.

Hamilton, Mass, Aug. 22.-Entire alb
sence from ostentation characterized
the funeral of Miss Mary Abigail Dodge
Gail Hamilton), which was held from
her home in this town at o'clock
Thursday afternoon. There were pres
ent nearly all of the people of the town
of Hamilton, young and old, and there
was an unusually large number oil
young people. The burial was private
and was in the Hamilton Cemetery.