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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-09-19
Chicago Tribune.
WAS HE Az IMPosToRl
Story Told OF n rounG Sian who fer
ward Committed guIcidr

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. IS.-with
the Identification OF the body Of an
unknown youth who committed suicide
under mysterious circumstances. at
Martinez on Sunday last, the story OF
the evcntful, but brief career Of an al
legged German Baron ut Belmont, In
San Mateo county, has Just come to
light.
About year ago Il tramp was picked
up on the highway between Redwood
City and Belmont by philanthropic
resident of the latter place, who 1ok
him home and gave him employment.
After working for almost nine months,
the youth. who was known as Harry
Moering, confided TO the ladies OF his
employers house that he was an I'M
poster. Instead OF being an ordinary
tramp, he was Baron Won Zedwich. the
eldest son OF German noblcman.
Among other incidents OF his lie he
related that he had been an officer In
the German navy. but had deserted his
ship for some Imaginary grievance
when In South Africa and had worked
his way TO this coast Since his ar
rival here he had been corresponding
Win ms father, ana the latter, who
was personal .and intimate friend OF
the German emperor, had exercised his
political pull. and that he had not only
been forgiven, FOR deserving his ship,
but had been honoreu py an appoint
rnent Us n first lieutenant. He also In
cidentally mentioned that his dear
mother had died in Germany and on
her dcathbed had forgiven him and be-
Queathed him sum equal to about
$25,000 In American money.
4 recent letter he also stated. had
been received by him, announcing that
an allowance would soon be forwarded
TO him by his father. who was anxious
for him TO return to his fatherland. AS
he produced letters 10 substantiate his
story, his romance was credited by one
member OF tho family at least, the
youngest daughter OF his employer.who
astonished her relatives by announcing
shortly afterwards that she had plight
ed her troth 70 the baron. Pending In
quiry, the distinguished foreigner
ceased to work and lived as the honor
cd guest OF his benefactor. but Just
before letter arrived from Germany
denounclns him as an impostor, he
disappeared.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-09-19
AN OPTICAL ILLUSION.
UNITED STATES. tremendous ap-

UNITED STATES. tremendous ap-
plnuse and cries OF amen, Amen.D
Every man In this country Is as good
as any other man. tGreat cheering
and hurrahs for McKlnley.) EVERY
MAN IN THIS COUNTRY HAS AN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND EQUAL
PRIVILEGE. applause and cries of
"ies. yes.'O And my fellow citizens,
THE MAN OR THE PARTY THAT
WOULD SEEK TO ARRAY LABOR
AGAINST CAPITAL AND CAPITAL
AGAINST LABOR. IS AN ENEMY
OF BOTH. (Great cheerlng.)
l thank you. my countrymen. for
this call. l appreciate the good will
OF the men representing the great
building trades OF the city OF Colum-
bus. know that you will be glad to
hear from the state OF Pennsylvania
and as we have on this platform that
splendid Republican, Governor General
Hastings. take pleasure In presenting
him. (Great applause.)
General Hastings then addressed the
delegation.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-09-19
A TERRIBLE STORM.
Immense Damage Done In Eastern Penn.
.ylvnnln by Wind, Hall and Rain.

Imnensc Damage Done In Eastern Penn.
.yIvnnln by Wind, Hail and Rain.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Sept. 1S.-The
storm OF wind. hall and rain which
swept over the western part OF Pennsyl-
vanla last night was the most severe
that has visited this section In long
time. Scores of buildings we're unroof-
ed, some of them utterly ruined. Thou
sands Of panes of window glass and
many skylights were shattered, while
the apple and other late crops were al
most destroyed. The storm was the
most severe In Chester. Montgomery.
Berks. Bucks, LehiSh and LyComnS
counties. In the vicinity OF Hatfield,
Montgomery county, about thirty hous-
es and barns were unroOfed. Two grist
mills, owned by George Snyder were to-
tally wrecked, together with his dwell
Ing. Reports received from Shennan-
doah state that all the apple orchards In
the CatawaSSa valley have been strip
ped of their fruit Three thousand
panes OF glass were broken. The large
green houses OF J. L. Dalton at Blooms
burg were damaged to the extent Of
$4,000 md several houses were unro0fcd.
In Williamsport and vicinity great
damage was done. George W. Wcikel,
4 farmer, was killed by lightning while
at work In his corn field 4 portion of
the Williamsport rolling mill was blown
down and every window In the north
and west sides OF the big Central Ave-
nue. school building was broken. Fruit
trees In the Blake Hole valley were strip
ped OF fruit.
The country surrounding Reading suf-
fered considerable. Many houses and
brns were badly damaged. Fruit trees
and windows near West Chester suffer-
ed severely from the large hail stones
and the heavy winds.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-09-19
TO THE AMERIcUs CLUB.
Major McIIinley's Happy Response to III
PIttsburShers' Congratulations.

Major McISinley's Happy Re,ponse to the
PIttsburShers' Congratulations.
CANTON, o.. Sept. ls.-Major Nc
Kinley responded TO Governor Hast
!ngs and the Amcricus Club. Of Pitts
burgh. when they presented their greet
Inss to-day, as follows:
Governor Hastings. Gentlemen OF the
Amerlcus Club and my Fellow Citizens
of Pennsylvania: 4.-----.,. ~.y--
l appreciate more than I can find
words to express the compliment and
honor OF this call from the citizens OF
a nelEhborinE stntc. ! am glad to give
welcome to the city OF Canton and my
home. Applause.) l am glad TO give
welcome 10 The governor OF the state
of Pennsylvania General Hastings.
(Cheers.) And II he can secure for the
Republican national ticket as largo a
majority ms he secured for himself
daughter and applausc), we will be en-
tirely satisfied here In Ohio (grcat
cheerinE). for believe he received the
largest majority that was ever given
10 any candidate for any Office In the
history OF your state. (Applause.)
I do not appear, my fellow citizens,
TO make speech to you, but only to
express my personal qualification that
the famous Americus Club and tho busi-
ness men who stand behind them should
turned aside from their usual occupa-
tlons to come TO our city on this great
opening day OF our Republican cam
pniSn; and want you all TO- feel that
I regard 1t rs q special honor and COM
pllment TO me TO have you with us to-
day (great checring), and I trust that
our people will give you most generous
md hospitable welcome, as I am sure
they will. and ! wish for all OF You
safe return to your homes after the
days doings are over. (Great applause
and cries OF "lIurrah for McKinlcy.")
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-09-19

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Sept. lS.--The
sheriff was asked to-day by the Wood
ward Iron Company for protection
against some OF It's men who made
threats and opposed other Of the MIN
crs who had agreed 10 resume work at
Il L. per cent reduction. For a while the
situation was threatening. The sheriff
held q posse In readiness To act and
trouble was avCrted to-day, but the
situation Is regarded rs still serious.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-09-19
BUCKNER AND FELLOWS.
Gold Dcm0crnts ut Lexington Give Thcm
Grsnt Ovation. 3"

"UO UeTNUVfNFN Ut I'ttIHSfOIt t'tNC 7 Irft
Grent Ovation. q.
: CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. lS.-N
Commercinl-Trilnnc special from Lex
ington, Kentucky. says:
-Four thousand representative gold
standard Democrats from this and
surrounding countries gathered at
ChatauQua auditorium to-nIgh, to hear
the National Democratic candidate Tor
vice president, General Simon Bolivar
Buckner, and Colonel John II. Fellows,
OF New York, discuss national De-
mocrncy.
Colonel W. C. p. Breckenridge pre-
sided. General Buckner spoke fLr ono
hour. Colonel Fellows followed Suck
ner and he received splendid nva-
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-09-19
ARMY OF WEST VIRGINIA.
Tho Reunion Closes After n Plensnu
Three Days Session.

Tho Reunion Closes After n Pleasant
Three Days Session.
GALLIPOLIS, o., Sept. 1S.-The re-
union OF the Society OF the Army OF
West Virginia closed to-day It wns q
great success Hundreds of the old
comrades met and indulgcd In hand
shaking, campfire talks and war rem!n-
iscences. Many noted speakers were
present and adrCssel the crowds. The
parade was magnificent affair, ex-
tending several blocks and was review
cd by Governors Bushnell and MacCor-
klc on the lake front. The remnants Of
the old Fourth Ohio regiment, number
Ing lO5, were banqucttcd by their COM
mnndcr, John l.. Vanca
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-09-19
A MEMORABLEDAY..
The Opening of the Campaign ut
McKinley's Home.
MANY THOUSANDS OF VISITORS
Representing Every Class OF peo.
pie Swarm TO Canton.
ADAY OF BIG DEMONSTRATIONS
For the Cause OF Sound Money
MANY THOUSANDS OF VISITORS
ADAY OF BIG DEMONSTRATIONS
For the Cause OF Sound Money
and Protection to Labor,
TWOMONSTER STREET PARADES

ny the Visiting Marching Clubs, Among
Them Being the Eikins Cadets OF Wheel.
inE-rnst Crowds Hear the Eloqusnce of
Thurrton, Hastings, cuilotn. aud Other
Orator,-The Visiting Deiegatlons were
Those OF Farmers, workin gmen, Hu,l-
ness Men and Erery Other Walk OF Life.
Several states Representations or the
aIo,t Remarkable Gatherings In Poiiti-
cal iii,tory.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-09-19

WASHINGTON, Sept. lS-.rlcc prns-
ldont Stevenson has informed Secretary
Gardiner, OF the association OF Bryan
clubs. that he will accept the assnciq-
tino's Invitation 10 preside At the club
convention ut st. Louis On October 3,
The club officials now count upon an
attendance of 10000 delegates. iE
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-09-19

ST. LOUIS, SepG lS.-Mrs. Fora
Grove, widow, was shot and al
most Instantly killed to-day In one of
her rooms. by Charles Weisler, a young
man who has been boarding with her.
Wclsler declares that the shooting was
entirely accidental
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-09-19

NEW YORK, Sept. lS--Among the ar
rivals from Europe to-day on the ST.
Louis were Postmaster General William
l.. Wilson and Henry Wa;terson.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-09-19

For West Virginia. Western Pcnnsylva-
MIA and Ohio, showers are probable; cooler
Saturday afternoon or night: fresh to
brisk variable winds, becoming northwest
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-09-19
BRYAN'S JOURNEY.
lie Leaves North Carolina and En-.
tcrs Virginia State.
lie DENOUNCES TIE DEMOCRATS

Who Decline TO support Him at Ono
Place, and at Another lie Tells How tho
Republicans Neglected n Chance To Get
the support OF llim,eIf and Other Free
suysriirs-Tbs UsnAl Curiaus Crowds
Assemble TO See Him
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-09-19

Tho temperature yesterday as observed
by {, Schnapf, druggist, corner Four
toenth and Market streets. was as FOL.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-03-23
MCKINLEYS POSITION.

The following extract from one OF
his speeches shows where he is on
the silver question::
1T is only because Of the safe and
conservative financial policy of the
Republican party, aided by conserv-
ative men of both parties, which has
more than once received the APPROX
al of the country, that since 1878 we
have compelled gold and silver to
work together upon an equality, both
employed as safe means Of exchange
in the business of our country.
Whatever dollars we have in this
country must be good dollars, as good
in the hands of the poor as the rich,
equal dollars, equal in inherent merit,
equal in purchasing power, whether
they be paper dollars or gold dollars
or silver dollars or treasury notes, each
convertible into the other and each
exchangeable for the other, because
each is based upon equal value and
has behind it equal security, good not
by the fat of law alone, but good be-
cause the whole commercial world
recognizes it's inheritanU and inextin-
guiShable Value.' -
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-03-23
BA YARD UNDER CENSURE.

The resolution censuring Ambassa-
dor Bayard for his undiplomatic ut
terances was discussed in the nation
al house Wednesday. Most of the
speeches, though not violent or ex-
travagant, were in themselves a cen
sure of the United States representa-
tive at the Court of st. James. With
the exception Of a weak defence of
Mr.. Bayard by Congressman Nc
Creary of Kentucky, the speakers ad-
vocated the passage of mild resolu-
ton of censure. There was an evident
disposition on the part of the Repub-
licans to avoid anything that might
SAVIOR of an attempt to make party
capital. Chairman Hit of the COM
mittee on foreign affairs, Gen. Draper
of Massachusetts and young Congress
man Cousins of Iowa made dignified
and dispassionate speeches in favor
of temperate resolution of censure.
The effort of Mr.. Cousins of Iowa
was the first set speech he has made
in the house, and is described as re-
markably eloquent, witty and strong.
He made deep impression as an ora
tor on his associates. No action was
taken by the house, and the resolu-
ton will be further debated.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-03-23

On the strength Of experiments with
the Roentgen ray a scientist has come
forward with pamphlet to claim that
the sun is not an inconceivably hot
body, but habitable globe, with an
ideal climate. 1t sends to the earth
vast currents of electricity which, in
passing through our atmosphere, are
converted into light and heat. AC-
cording to this theory the earth is a
magnet, solarized in space, and be-
tween all heavenly bodies exists an
interaction Of cicero magnet currents.
These currents from the sun are fully
returned to it, because the reaction
of the heavenly bodies equals the
sum total of the SUMS electric dis
charges. In regard to the creation
of the earth, the author has no explain
alton to offer, but he says the sun is
not going to cool Off, man will not dis
appear, nor will the earth ever be-
come frozen ball on account of the
SUMS loss of heat.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-03-23

Official statistics printed in the
Madrid papers show that, up to date,
there have been sent to CUBA 5000
soldiers, and that the war which has
now been in existence one year has
cost the Spanish government $50, ,OO0,-
900. This appears to be the direct
money raised, irrespective Of the loss
of revenue caused by the operations
Of the insurgents. For the ensuing
year the cost is estimated at $75, ,000,-
OOO-a terrible drain on Spain's de-
pleted treasury, and doubly severe,
because it's chief source of revenue
the income from Cuba, is SO greatly
diminished. AS for the cost of life,
the statistics mention that during the
year 4O6 soldiers were killed in battle,
while 3412 died from yellow fever. Ac-
cording to this exhibit, Gomez's plan
of avoiding battles and letting ''Gen-
eral Fever' do the fighting for him is
a very wise one.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-03-23

The landmark seems to be convinc-
ed that there is a political ring in
Vermont, and is disturbed over what
he supposes to be the fact. If such a
thing exists why does not the amiable
editor of that paper make application
somewhere to somebody and get ini-
tiated? He will then find out about
the dangerous thing and publish
the narrowing details about it.
If there are really political rings big
or little no man ought to complain if
is over excited about the ring IN Yer
mont.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-03-23

The investigation which the senate
seems preparing to make the sugges-
tion of Mr.. Chandler into the whole
returns may not result in the unseat-
ing of Senator Morgan, but it will
show the country that not only a fair
count is still out of the question in
some parts of the South, but no count
at all is the rule. The votes are simp-
ly measured by the bushel until
enough are at hand to fill up the Dem
ocratic void and keep the oligarchical
party in power.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-03-23

The republican governor Of Ken
lucky is to be congratulated on pos
sessing a stiff and we'll developed
backbone. The outspoken manner in
which he declared for gold standard
in the late campaign, scorning all
questions of expediency, proved that
he was no coward, and his course in
ordering out the militia to protect the
legislature against illegal violence
again demonstrates his frmness and
courage The heelers who are work
ing in the interests of Senators Black
burn not only crowded the halls Of
the legislature with arms in their pos
session, but assaulted a republican
senator, while the democratic local
authorities made no attempt to re-
ernor has freed the state house from
the presence of a mob and ended a
reign of terror, under which United
States senator might have been elect
ed through force and fraud.
Gov. Bradley is comparatively
young man. He is today the best
known of all southern republicans,
and even his opponents recognize in
him the qualities of manhood that
fourishes in the country of blue grass.
The proclamation in which he called
out the militia to restore to the legis-
lature it's freedom of deliberation,
breathes the spirit in which Andrew
Jackson mel the nullifiers. AS brave
man and a patriot the governor Of
Kentucky has a future before him.
Reporter.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-03-23

Messrs. Q. A. Snow & Co., of Wash
ington, d. c., Solicitors of patents
and lawyers whose advertisement is
in another column, will send free to
inventors or others interested in pat
ents full information about the cost
of United States and foreign patents
them. Also a pamphlet about Caveats,
Trade Marks, and Copyrights, etc.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-03-23
SOME CONGREGATIONAL FIG URES

The statistics from the Congre-
gational churches in the state, as fur
nished to the compiler of the year
book, show that the year 1895 was an
unusually prosperous one among the
churches of that denomination. Re-
ports were received from every
church.
Forty of the churches in the state
are served by installed pastors, 115 by
pastors that are not installed, II by
supplies, IS by licentiates and minis
ters of other denominations and 19 are
vacant. This showing is somewhat
better than that for 1894.
The total membership, January 1,
1896, was q, ,543, a gain of 400 during
the year. Of this number 4131 are
non resident, 43 less than last year.
There were 1885 additions, S86 being
by confession and 449 by letter. The
total number of removals were 964;
$50 by death 44S by letter and 1Os by
discipline, the excess of additions over
the losses being 399.
AhClO "OIO AG,AOO
scholars reported, a gain Of 476 dur
ing the year. The average attend
ance was 1876. There were 176
Christian Endeavor societies report
ed with a membership of 1851, as
against III societies and 7755 members
the year before. Benevolent contri-
buttons amounted 5S,697, an increase
of 81, 4O3 over the preceding year.
Home expenditures were $2O1, ,223,
a sum less by $4,712 than in the year
1894. Six churches omitted this state
are 16,63O under the care of churches,
a gain Of COS. During the year there
were S5S baptisms, 6O5 of them being
adults and 253 infants
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-03-23

The belief seems to prevail in Wash
ington that John @. Carlisle is be-
coming the most formidable candidate
on the democratic side. He is seri-
ously troubled, however, with the
silver question.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-03-23

The Wdtchmdn and the Rutland Her
aid have thrown off their masks and
are striving to defeat the nomination
of Maj. Grout. His prospects ought
to be considered very bright with both
of these cranky organs working for
some one else.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-03-23
Il CARD.

We, the undersigned, agree to refund
the money on afifty-eent bottle of Greene's
or cold. We also guarantees twentyNtiye-
cent bottle to prove satisfactory or no pay.
III. G. PIERCE, Barton, -
D. W: HILDRETH, Barton Landing,
H. S. WEBSTER, g g
4. PADDOCK, North Craftsbury,
J. Z. URIE, Craftsbury,
J. FRANK RUGGLEs, West Burke.
WHEELER q LOCKE, Irasburgh. 500
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-03-23

Mr.. Nikola Tesla has had more sue
cess probably than any other expert
menter with the Roentgen rays in
this country. He has secured sew
eral remarkable photographs of birds,
rabbits, and of the human skeleton,
and regards it as "now demonstrated
that small metallic objects, or bony
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-03-23
CLARENCE II. WILEY

INIRE, LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE.
A stock lnsurance-in the best companies.
Stock and Mutual Insurance in the Vermont
Mutual and Union Mutual Fire Insuancc
Companies. Farm stock Insurance given at
advantageous rates in the New England Fire
Insurance Co. Solid Life and Accident In
surance. The Northwestern Mutual Life In
surance invites comparison on Management,
Dividends ana Results. The employers LA
bility Assurance Corporation OF London i8
managed conservatively and settles for acci-
dents quickly. Patronize home industries.
Barton Landing, Vt.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-03-23
SAVINGS IWVESTMEWTS.

Safe Investments for Individuals, Savings
Banks and Guardians, school, city, uud In
vestment Bonds, bearing from GO o per cent,
interest. The safety cannot be questioned.
Certificates 81 deposit bear 3 and per cent.
payable on giving 80 days notice. "A task OF 4
per cent. is paid to the State OF Vermont on
money received, which is in the place o. an
other taxes for the year, Write T., o.. Blake
ly, Montpelier, VT. Interest paid for each
full month'
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-03-23

In concluding lecture on interna-
tional arbitration in Amherst, Mass,
Tuesday evening, Chauncey NJ. De-
pew said: GA court of arbitration
could not be made universal, but
could be so broad and composed of
men of such dignity, majesty and
worth as to command the respect Of
all English speaking people, and have
the power of deciding every question
of dispute between them. The estab
hshment of such a court would be
fitting act to close the triumphs of
nineteenth century progress" Such
a court is feasible, and no doubt in
good time it will be established. But
it cannot become operative SO long as
England persists in its land grabbing
policy. That lis incompatible with
the rule of exact justice which must
be the foundation of any capable in
ternational arbitration.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-03-23
GEO. J. KELLEY.

GEO. J. KELLEY.
y ENERAL AG EMIT FOR THE PHOENIX
" Mutual Lie Insurance CO.. Hartford,
Conn. Also agent for three other companies,
representing a capital OF $4,000 600. Large
lines i'm Life, Fire, accident and Endowment
Bonds placed on short notice. Due notice OF
expiration of policies always given, Ofiec on
Main ST., Albany, Vt.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-03-23

Although it is quite likely that the
senate committee on territories will
report favorably on the bill to admit
New Mexico to statehood, the oppon-
ents of admission will probably be
able to kill the bill. They argue that
the territory is not sufficiently settled
that the Spanish language is the
tongue spoken within its borders, and
that the free silver strength in the
senate would by its admission be in
creased by two votes. 1t would per-
haps be as well for New Mexico to
wait until it becomes a fairly Ameri-
canized territory before it is given
the honors and privileges of state
hood.