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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-18

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used by millions OF mothers for
their children while tcc,hing, with per-
feet SUCCESS. 1t soothes the child, soft
ems the gums. allnys all pain: cures
wind cole. and Is the best remedy for
d!NrrhoCn. TWcnty.ilve ccntK 4 bottle.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-18

]. /. believed TINT President Cleveland
vii; advise the sound money Democrats
70 support Mckinley In preference to
putting third ticket In the field. That
would be the most consistent and the
safest COURSE i.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-18

Charles Burdctt Hart, OF the lntclli-
gcncer. haa taken the stump for the
Cnusc 1f protection aud sound money
and hla effective arguments nrc bearing
much ft1lit.--CMmCrnn lInnncr.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-18

Cleveland Leader, -
on. summer girl oh, summer Elrl.
zee ypn On.thc shore;
Eut yol'ilo no, seem. "a. hnunt the beach
AZ you haunted II before.
Oh, summer EIrl; OIL summer girl,
look for you in vain
Upon tho rugged mountains crest,
And IN no country lnnc,
oh, summer glrl; ph summer girl,
Pray, nrc You living still?
Alr bless mol Hero YOU arc, Mt last,
A.Ecorclling down the hill.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-18

Et,ATloNS or SAFETY, ABANDON
ED Bl-ME,TALLISAl LONG AGO. ALL
THAT THE FRIENDS or HONEST
MONEY IN THIS COUNTRY DESIRE
Is THAT CONGRESS SHALL FOL-
LOW TIE FRENCH EXAMPLE"
Evening star., 1896-08-24

ernment could do such work as that of i'm
proving the rivers and harbors cheaper and
better than It could be done by contrac-
tors, and at the same time pay labor q bet
ter price than is paid by private contrac-
tors, and II the present attitude Of certain
contractors helps to bring about q change
be very fortunate for the country. as we'll
as for the laborer who Is employed In such
work.
Mr.. Butler Amused.
TT would be amusing If it were not SO
pitiful," continued Mr.. Butler, "to see the
course Of the gold standard men, who have
taken pains to call the popui!sts and free
silver men calamity howlers,' in now be-
coming the chief among calamity howlers
themselves. Like birds of evil omen, they
predict all kinds Of disaster This is merely
ths last cry OF desperate men, who already
see defeat staring them in the face. The
great mass OF the common people are more
hopeful than they have been in twenty
years. and they will fight with enthusiasm
porn OF hope to bring brighter day to all
except the chosen few who have in the
past prohted at the expense of the masses
of mankind.
This reminds me-" said Mr. Butler, con-
tinuing. ''of the direful predictions of
calamity made by some of the New York
papers II Mr.. Bryan should be elected. No
one believes these predictions less than
those who make them. The fact Is, a
that the country will have unlimited coin
age or silver and more legal tender money
ne 1nexo' able laws of commerce and
nnance would, as soon as the election of
Bryan Is assured. force idle capital that is
now boarded with hope of a contraction
OF the currency and consequent enhance
ment of value, into the market to seek in
Vestment. How could a sane man continue
TO hold that which would no longer appre-
cate In value, but which would depreciate
untli IL strikes a common level of true BIZ
metalic parity, which would surely be es-
tabEshed between gold and silver?
A Prediction.
Yes. Bryan will be elected and there will
De no panic. Money will be easier, times
Will be better than ever, bafore he is in
augurated, much less before Congress can
pass Tree coinage act. 1t is true a panic
may be attempted by the holders of wealth,
but 1t will be an idle attempt of madmen.
iheir acts will be worse than the act of
samson In pulling down the temple The
temple will stand and they alone will be
injured II they attempt a panic
hen 1t is once assured that we will
nave nay, 1ree coinage of silver and that gold
VIII no longer appreciate In value, the
noarded millions of the country will seek
investment, as rising market always at
r&cts investment That means that money
wiz De put in circulation and good times
WILL De uShered in for this country"
Evening star., 1896-08-24
LOCAL SOUND MONEY MEN.
a Movement to Swell the Vote in
NeighbOrfng States.


A call is made for all residents OF the
District Of Columbia interested In the
cause to meet Thursday evening next, the
2Itn instant, at o'clock, at $40 PennsyI-
vania avenue for the purpose of forming
Sound Money Voters Club The objec;
of such an organization is stated to be the
sending of legal voters Of neighbortng
states whose temporary residence is in
this city to their homes in order that they
may register and vote AZ the coming elec-
ton for sound money and protection.
Mr.. S. j. Block, one of the movers in the
cause, stated this morning that a numbe,
Of persons whose legal residence is in
Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia and
other nearby states are engaged in busi-
hess in this city. After a talk with Chair
man Babcock it had been thought adyis-
apie TO form an organization of such vot-
erS and all others interested in the cans.
tt sound money, the purpose of which
should be to communicate with the chair
men of the county or state committees Of
the nearby states to see that these persons
are properly registered and are sent home
to vote, providing, of course, they are lie. a
voters. Mr.. Block says that the new elec-
ton law Of Maryland requires that a voter
must register the 18th, 10th or 18th of Sep
ten.b A great many Maryland voters
IN this city do not know this, he saws and
the club will endeavor TO see that all sue h
persons are advised of the reQuiremen;
and are properly registered.
Another effort of the club will be to pre-
vent illegal voting, and CORPS of men
Will be sent out 10 see that no repeating is
carried or, and that those who are not le-
gal voters shall not attempt to exercise the
right OF franchise.
At the meeting Thursday night, II is pro-
posed to complete the organization of the
club and to proceed to the election of Off
GERS.
Evening star., 1896-08-24
A BUSY WEEK AHEAD
Many Delegations Booked to Visit
Major Mckinley.
WILL Be BEFORE THE PUBLIC EYE
Publication of His Letter of Ac-
ceptance.
BRYAN'S TRIP THRO' OHIO

Special Dispatch 10 The Evening Star
CLEVELAND, Ohio. August 24.-The re-
publican managers have decided that Mai
Mckinley shall be kept prominently before
the public eye during the coming week.
This decision has been reached in view of
tie tour of Candidate Bryesl through Ohio
next week. Today the program of the
r4anagers OF the republican nominee begins
with the visit OF two delegations of farmers
from Columbian and Knox counties 1t Is
understood that the speech Mai. Mckinley
has prepared for this occasion will be made
one OF the principal campaign documents
Tor western use. 1t may be said. by the
way, as coming from Committeeman
Dawes, that OF the millions of documents
that the Chicago headquarters are dis
trlbuting that there is a greater demand
Tor the speeches of Mai. Mckinley from
MS front door this summer than any one
document the committee is handling.
edresday is now regarded as the date
ior the ISSUANCE of the letter of acceptance
but the date is indefinite and IL NAV be
postponed until September /, the day after
NY Biyan reaches Cleveland. Thursday a
ueleSatlon OF 90 members of the National
League OF Republican Clubs will reach
canton from the place of their rational
convention in Milwaukee. This delegation
VIII come direct from the northwest I'm a
=.
decorated, and Will be one of the features
Oh the week in every state through which
II passes Its presence VIII give Mai Nc
kinley an opportunity 10 appeal TO The
young republicans of the country, a subject
that he may be relied upon to make m.
most or On the following day a large dele
cation Of Northwestern railroad men will
&C me 10 Canton by special train from Chi
c5go.
The republican national committee is 70
make a strenuous effort to enlist the rail-
way employees OF the country under the re-
publican standard In this campaign. Rail-
way mems Mckinley and Hobart clubs are
10 he organized in every city of the conn
ny Ii. viii be to inspire the railroad men
OF Tie country that Fridays speech will be
directed.
Saturday a large delegation Of CONNER
ciai travellers from Chicago and inter-
mediate cities Will claim Mckinlav's att.n-
ton and give him an opportunity of i'm
pressing the necessity of republican sII,.-
cess upon The missionaries of commerce.
III ~lIl thus be seen that the republican
candidate has very busy week be fore
flm, and the republican managers ars
counting upon him to take an im;,ortant
part during that time.
Secretary Dick and Charles G. Dawes Of
the national committee were i'm t.anton
yesterday Maj. Dick came to Cleveland
ana this morning said: I'VE look upon the
west as the great battle ground and are
airectlhg our forces especially upon the
mississippi valley. Indiana Illinois Mis-
souri,, Nebraska, Kansas and Minnesota
are the storm centers. and will receive ,he
greatest share of attention.
Evening star., 1896-08-24
MIR. BRIAN'S REST ENDED.
He Begins His Return to Ttpc.r,
Neb.

UPPER RED HOOK, n. Y, August "a
VIM. j. Bryan, accompanied by Mrs. Bryan
and Private Secretary Outright, left Red
Hook at noon today to begin their home-
ward Journey TO Lincoln. MIR. Bryan has
gained flesh during his weeks sojoutn and
is In high spirits, inspired partly by the ap-
proaching meeting with Senator Hill
Chairman Hinkley and other democratic
leaders, which he expects will result in as
surances Of the practically solid support
of this state organization. The party drove
to Rhineclff. where they crossed the river
to continue their journey to Winnesuuk
Lodge, where they Will spend the night
with Mr. Hinkley.
Much Of the time of the past three or
four days has been spent by Mr. Bryan
working on his letter Of acceptance. The
document will not be so long as mis- Mad
ison Square Garden speech, nor will II be
given to the public until Mr.. Mckinley s
acceptance has been published.
Mr.. Bryan will take luncheon with Sena-
tor Hill at Albany tomorrow. The invita-
uon to Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan was mailed
Saturday morning, and 1t reached MIR
Bryan at Red Hook late in the afternoon.
The exact wording Of the invitation is not
known, but ii is understood to have taken
the conventional form OF an Invitation to z
dinner party.
Ii is probable that the party at Senator
HliiS home viii not include more than a
dozen persons. Besides Mr. and Mrs.
Bryan the lisl of guests viii likely incluue
Nh. and Mrs. Norton Chase, John Boyd
Thacher and Mrs. Thacher, Collector and
Mrs. Pratt. Judge d. Cady Hcrrick and
Mrs. Herrick and Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony y.
brady.
Evening star., 1896-08-24
NOT A CANDIDATE, HE SAYS.
Mr. FIatt Would Not Take the Omc.
of G0Yernnr

MIR. Platt Would Not Take the Office
of Governors.
SARATOGA, n. Y, August at am of
the same mind this morning as 1 was last
night, when 1 told the Associated Press
that was not candidate for the office of
governor and that 1 would not accent the
once, said Mr.. Thomas Z. Platt this morn
ing. The statement in Itself is empha tic
enough. but still it did not succeed in put
ting an end to the campaign of Mr.. Platt's
friends, headed by Edward Lauterbach.
Cornelius Van Colt and Congressman
Quigg.
Mr.. Platt does rot want the nomina-
tion,' said Mr.. Quigg this morning, but
the nomination wants Mr.. Plat"
MI Platt has said that he will not &C
Cept tne nomination., said Candidate Ham
!lton Fish, and l believe he means it, IT,
however, his name is mentioned mine will
be withdrawn"
The interesting situation this morning
was very much similar to tha, existing here
tne DAY before the democratic state con-
vention of 1894. which met in the old skat-
ing rink. Mr.. Platt finds himself this morn
Ing in the same relative position as was
Senator Hill at that lime not desiring the
nomination, hut having IL forced upon II m
Mr.. Lauterbach said this morning: "It GER
tainly would be presenting the issue square
ly to tGe people to nominate Mr. Platt, and
those who are opposed to him could dis
pay lAel dCtudi strength. linen, 100, there
Is an element of nationalsm in the propo-
sition to name Mr.. Platt. 1t Is contended
that Mr.. Platt, being on the ticket with
Mr.. Mckinley, would compel a thorough
support OF the national republican candi-
Gate by the state organization, aud that the
difference in the number of votes cast for
the state and national candidates would
display each mans relative strength or
weakness
One of Mr.. Platt's very closest friends
said late this morning: Mr.. Platt will not
accept the nomination. He is too shrewd
a man to be deceived by handstrokes and
proffers of assistance from temporarily
cordial enemies. He has not forgotten that
the same tender of assistance was made to
Mr.. ]. Sloat Fassett in 1891, and he has
also not forgotten the kind of support Mr..
Fassett got'
Ex-senator Fassett himself is here and
he said this morning: "Mr. Platt would
probably get as equally a warm reception
from the enemies Of the state organization
as got. In any event it is not a propitious
time for Mr.. Platt's name to be presented,
as the national campaign managers would
throw the entire weight of the state cam
pagn on his shoulders
OF the announced candidates, none is
willing to stand for the nomination if Mr..
Platt can be induced to accent
Evening star., 1896-08-24
EXPLORERS IN TROUBLE.
Americans In South America Attac
ed by SQyaEeH

Ia Soueh iAHcF1Ca Attack.
ed by SnvngeS.
Ins United States consul at Ca,lao, Peru,
reports to the State DEPARTING ent under
cate OF August 3 that an exploring party
INTO the region Of the Inambari liver, led
by Mr. Cooper, an American, Is reported
10 have met with disaster. Two Germans
who were with the party have returned to
the Santo Domingo mine Acc ,rding to a
report made by them, the party consisted
OF Mr. Cooper and seven ota.rs. After
travelling seven days along the banks of
the lnambari they lost all reckoning. For
Two DAYS they walked at random through
the dense forests, and on the fol-
lowing night, while in a half-famished
state, they were aroused by the wild cries
OF Savages belonging to the numerous tribe
called Campo. They had barely time to
prepare Tor defense when the savages at
lacked them The party fought with their
rifles as best they could, till, four of their
number having fallen. the two Germans
sought safety in flight. For some time. as
they made way off in the darkness, they
heard the repeated cracks of Mr. Cooper's
Harhn, and 1t was their belief that he
must hnally have been overcome and cap
t'ued by the savages. The consul saws
ne Will forward particulars when received.
Evening star., 1896-08-24
THE MARYLAND SIXTH.
Judge Stake Announced as a Con-
gressiOnni Candidate.

Judge Stake Announced ms a Con-
gressiOnni Candidate.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
BALTIMORE, Nd, August "a. The
chief topic at republican headquarters
today is the fight for the congression-
al nomination in the sixth district. Satur-
day, prior to Mr.. Welington's departure
fer Maine, Mr.. Alexander r. Hagner Of
Hagerstown, who has been in the field for
some time as the administration candi-
date, had long consultation with the
Senator-elect, who reassured him of his
hearty support in the fight.
The announcement of the candidacy of
Judge Stake has somewhat complicated
the situation in Washington county, and
there has been considerable conjecture as
to what course Mr. Hagner intended to
pursue. He has silenced all doubt, how
ever, by the announcement of his intention
to stay in the field to the end and, backed,
as he is, by the aid of Mr. wellington he
is likely to prove formidable factor in the
struggle.
Considerable interest is manifested by
local republicans In the sixth district con-
test, and a spirited fight is anticipated.
The democratic convention will be held
at Oakland Thursday, and Mr.. Ferdinand
Williams, who was defeated by Mr.. Well
ington in 1894, will probably be nominated
Mr.. Williams has expressed his intentie,i
IF accepting the nomination and it is
thought 1t will be offered I'd him.
Evening star., 1896-08-24

entire fleet is expected to be drawn up in
the lower bay in open order lines. and be-
tween them the st. Louis will pass, as the
Chinese ensign is broken from the mast
head Of each vessel and saluted with twen-
ty-one guns. The occasion will be one
In which the national flag Of China will
be seen flying from the mast Of an Ameri-
time; as no Chinese visitor has yet come
10 that city Of sufficient rank to enti;le
him to warship salute.
As to a Salute
The Navy Department is now consider
ing In what capacity the navy will salute
the coming magnate. Ii Hung Chang
holds In China an almost endless array
OF offices, and which one to select for hon.
oring Is problem perplexing the officials
When visiting Great Britain he was re-
ceived in the capacity of lord high ad-
mirai OF the Chinese navy. with salute
OF nineteen guns. the same that the Sec
1etary Of the Navy is entitled to.
The Visitors Name.
InasmuCh as there appears to be some
conf':sion In regard to the name and titles
OF Ii Hung Chang, 1t was found necessary
to officially announce in London. that he
has the rank of ambassador, but bears let
ters Of Introduction only to the sovereigns
OF the several courts he is visiting, without
any special mission. The Chinese, reverS-
Ing our custom in this as in so many other
respects, put the surname first. Ii Hung
Chang, therefore. Is equivalent to Smith
Henry James. Ii Chung Tang as he is
often called, means Grand Secretary Ii
In the days Of the Taeping rebellion he was
known familarly as Ii Futai-Futai mean
ing governor" of the province of Kaingsu,
which was then his rank. Sometimes he is
spoken of as Ii Han-lin. in reference to his
lar h ty, nff IIa, ifh
comprises the cream OF literary talent and
rank.
VIII Not Bring His Coffin.
Word comes from London that the Chi
nose ambassadors fear Of sudden demise
has entirely departed, and that coa:se-
quently he will not bring his much-talkcd-
of coffin to the United States with him.
The story is that having braved the dang
ers of Europe. he believes it quite safe 10
ignore those of America. So he has sent
his coffin back 10 Shanghai by a steamer
direct from London.
Ii Hung Chang prepared for all emer-
gencies of life and death when he left
Peking TO attend the coronation of the cZaT
at Moscow. He took with him not only a
doctor and SeVenty-nine other attendants
but also a coffin ready to receive the body
of a man of his birth and rank in case he
should die during his mission. The coffin is
OF the most elaborate Chinese workman
ship. ard is decorated profuse.y with gold
figures and clusters of precious stones. II
cost $4,000. Two of Ii Hung Chang's at
tendants have no other occupation than TO
care for his coffin throughout the mission.
Whenever the party stop long enough i'm a
City to take apartments the coffin is stood
up in room next to the bed room Of the
envoy. AS it is in a box. no European has
had look at it. What little is known of
this unique bit Of baggage was told by q
Chinese paper soon after the mission
started for Russia
Evening star., 1896-08-24
MILLIONS OF SPEECHES
Republican Presses Grinding Out Tons of
Literature.
Chairman BabcOck Says 1t is Almost
Impossible to Supply the
Demand.

eve are sending out an average Of 100000
documents a day now," said Chairman
Babcock to a Star reporter this morning.
THAT may not be news, as 1t has been
mentioned before, but the older the cam
paign grows the more amazing to me Is
the demand for literature There has never
been a campaign in the history Of the
country to compare with 1t. Despite the
big quantity of literature we are sending
out. ard the force of over 200 persons We
have employed, we are unable to supply
the demand. This letter will give you an
idea of the situation"
The letter was from the state committee
of a large state, and 1t was almost an i'm
perative demand for political documents.
1t also contained complaint that the
committee had been unable to get what 1T
had sent for and what it needed. The de-
mand was for 100000 copies of Three
Evenings or Silver" $1,000 more of Nc
Cleary's speech and 100000 of Secretary
Carlisle's speech to the Workngmen of Chi
cago
State Committees and Candidates.
The shipments are entirely to state COM
mittees and to congressional candidates.
The latter get about as much as the COM
nIittees. Chairman Babcock says that few
small orders are filled, as the committee
mas no time to attend TO them. 1t is barely
able to keep up with the enormous demand
for large quantities.
Chairman Babcock said that he felt more
confident than ever that free coinage would
be killed by the republican literature which
is going out. Every line of the matter is
being read by voters. and it Is having its
effect. There are no more careful readers,
he SAID, than the laboring people of the
country.
You can walk into my saw mill in Wis-
consin, Mr.. Babcock went on land
guarantee that you will find seven or eight
copies of leading daily papers lying around
as well as political documents. When l
was in Europe the city people marveled at
the idea that all classes of people in this
county read and keep posted on political
questions. 1t is even surprising to many of
our own people that there should be such
eager desire for information on the ques-
uons of the day."
Encouraging Reports.
Chairman Babcock said that reports of
an encouraging nature continue to be re-
ceived by the committee from every part
OF the Union. They come from Utah and
North Carolina the same as from the west.
My Information from Utah is that the
aarlH is going to cut a big figure out there.
Ihe people of that state are protect,onists -
Evening star., 1896-08-24

Good Time is Expected of the Cruiser
Today.

BOSTON. Mass, August 2i.-The new
United States cruiser Brooklyn made pre-
liminary run over the official course of
Cape Ann today. The vessel left her an
chorage off Hull al 9:30 o'clock and steamed d
down the harbor, having on board those
interested in the trial and the usual corps
of newspaper men.
The weather early this morning did not
promise well for the trial. Heavy clouds
obscured the sun and rain fell at intervals.
BY 0 O'Clock, however, the clouds began to
break away, and half an hour later the
sunbeams came through. Capt. Sargent
commands the ship. She will make the
run today in good time, 1t is expected, and
will return at about O'Clock, and then Will
have her boiler tubes thoroughly cleaned.
and coal will be picked for the official run
on Wednesday.
Evening star., 1896-08-24
NO HOPE FOR MAINE.
Democrats Have Practically Aban-
dOned the Campaign There.

doned the Campaign There.
The democrats have very little hope of
reducing the republican majority in Maine
They are so thoroughly impressed with the
idea that they have nothing to hope for In
that state that the national committee
does not intend to make any effort to make
a showing there at the September election.
Ihey fear that If they showed any active
interest In the state crushing defeat
might be administered to them. and have
demoralizing effect on them during the
balance of the campaign. 1t is UNDER
stood. therefore, that In addition to having
PUT stop to Mr.. Bryans contemplated
visit to the state they will refrain from
serding speakers into Maine, and will send
only such literature as is asked for by the
state committee.
1t Is probable that the democratic cam
paign in Maine will be Conducted exci,,-
sively by the state committee, the national
committee ignoring 1t entirely.