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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-09-28

cooperate with this paper In the run
ming OF the relay race. and will likely
have charge of the first nine relays out
Of Canton. The distance is ninety-two
miles, and there viii be eighteen relays
and thlrty-six riders, two for each re-
lay. The route probably will be as fol-
lows: Canton, Massillon, Canal Dover,
Uhichsville. Cadiz and Wheeling. dis
lance Of nlnety-two miles. The route
via Steubenvile Is about ten miles
shorter but the roads are not so good,
and 1t is believed better time can be
made via the longer route. 1t is in
tended to enlist cyclers of the towns
along the route. as much as possible
but where this cannot be done, Wheel
ing riders Will fill the gaps. The relay
race will start from Canton about or
9 a. M. and will reach Wheeling be-
tween and p. m.
The Mark Hanna Marching Club. If
Martins Ferry. a crack organization,
has offered to give prize drill for Field
Day, and It is possible competitive
drill, to be engaged In by the several
clubs attending. will be arranged,
Some Wheeling harnessmaker who
has the good OF the Republican cause
at heart. Is Invited to make and donate
for the occasion a leather pouch, with
shoulder strap. In which to carry the
Presidents message. Responses may
be made to the city editor of the Intelli-
gencer, from whom the specifications
can be had.
At to-nlght's meeting. when the work
OF arranging for the Field Day will be
taken up. 1t Is expected that every
Rough Rider company In the vicinity
will be represented.
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BRIDGEPORT HAPPENINGS.
Events of q Day in the Town at the
End of the Bridge,

Miss Nettie Lawrence very enjoyably
entertained number of her friends
last evning at her home on Lincoln
avenue, In honor of her fourteenth
birthday. About dozen couples were
present and most pleasant evening
was spent
Miss Blanche Coen, who has been the
guest OF the family of j. C. Dent, Mt
Brookside, for the past two weeks, re-
turned yesterday to her home at Man.
nington. W. Va.
The funeral of the infant child Of Mr.,
and Mrs. Ephraim Stahl took place yes
terday afternoon at o'clock, and the
intermetn followed at Llnwood ccme-
terry.
The funeral OF Miss Matte Stewart
took place yesterday afternoon at 4
o'clock, and the interment was made at
Linwood cemetery.
Robert Christmeyer was arrested
Wednesday evening. on n disorderly
charge. He Will have hearing this ar-
tcrnoon.
An Illustrated lecture on the Life of
Christ" Will be delivered at st. An
thongs church next Sunday evening.
Miss Louise Taufel has opened her
kindergarten school In the lecture room
of the Presbyterian church.
The Mckinley and Roosevelt club will
drill on the streets this evening and to-
morrow evening.
Miss Margaret Howell went to Pitts
hurgh yesterday. to spend n few days
with relatives.
Mrs. II. j. Clayton. OF Warrington,
W. Va. is the guest OF Mrs. ]. C. Dent,
at BrooksIde.
About n dozen people from here at
tended the Smith0eld fair yesterday.
Noah Burke went to Cleveland yes
'terday on business.
J. b. briggs YVES in Pittsburgh yes
terday on business.
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Baguley for Colonel.

The captains and leutenants OF the
several Rough Rider companies meet
this evening at the Republican congress
sional committee headquarters for the
purpose of clccting the regimentnl off,
GERS for the First West Virginia Rough
Rider regiment. For colonel, but one
name. that of DR.. II. B. Baguley. Is
being mentioned, and 1t Is likely he will
be chosen without opposition. Dr.. Bag
uley saw service In the Spanlsh-Ameri-
can war ms surgeon of the First West
Virginia Volunteers. and for time
was In charge Of the division hospital
at Knoxville. Ne possesses executive
ability to high degree. and would
make a most excellent commanding Of
ficer for the Rough Rider regiment.
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The Roosevelt Meeting.

Messrs. Hornish. Smith and Richards,
In charge of the arrangements for the
Roosevelt meeting here on the afternoon
OF Thursday, October IS. have about de-
termined that 1t will be held at the state
fair grounds. The audience will fill the
grand stand and tho space In front
and the track. In the event of bad
weather, the speakers stand will he
moved up near the grand stand and
covered for the protection of the occu-
pants from tho clements. Sounding
boards will be plnced at the back OF the
speaking stand.
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A wedding in which two of the best
known Italians Of this city were the
principals. took place at the Cathedral
yesterday morning. The principals
were AIR. John Jebfea and Marie Fusto.
The Rev. Father Hall performed the
ceremony. The best man was David
O'Neill and the bridesmaid was Miss
Mary Gurpura. Among the guests were
John Catanzora. OF Pittsburgh; Mr..
Logomessinn and family. John Camp
bell. George Kidney, Daniel Mossburg.
Jesse Jackson and James Purcura, OF
this city. A reception was held at the
home of the groom's father, on South
Market street, last evening.
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Wilson's Big Audience.

John B. Wilson. the Democratic can
ddate for prosecuting attorney, last
night addressed large and wildly en-
thusiastic gathering of his fellow citi-
zens. By actual count there were as
many as twenty-three at his meeting in
the Eighth ward. This meeting will go
on record as one of the greatest Demo-
cratic gatherings Of the campaign, and
the Republicans Of old Richie are
afraid Mr.. Nesbitt will suffer woefully,
as u result Of the Wilson invasion.
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COL. FITCH ADDRESSES
A Fine Republican Meeting at the
Eighth Ward Republican Clubs
Quarters on the South Side-Talks
hu Mascara rhenz and Neshitt

Quarters on the South Side-Talks
by Messrs. Arbenz and Nesbitt.
Last night Mt the quarters of the
Eighth ward Renublican club. South
Side, n rousInr mass meeting was held.
addressed bv Colonel u. Fl. Fitch. OF
Huntington ami nv Afpssrs. Arbcnz and
NesbItt NJ This civ The meeting was
nrncedcd nv demonstration nv tbr
RItchjc district compnny of Rough
PIders who marched I'm town nnd os.
cor,od tho snco kers IN tho clubs ouor.
t.rs cop,oin uonecker's comp,nv
mnflr n ,,ne showing. md was enthnsI.
asticoIlv received along the line Of
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Il POLITICS.

Monday, October s. Is the date OF one
of the greatest Republican meetings of
the campaign in this city. Early In
the week the 1ntelllgencer announced
that Hon. o. F. Williams. late consul
OF the United States at Manila. and who
stood on the bridge OF the cruiser
Olympia with Dewey in the battle OF
Manila Bay, would speak here on that
date. and now comes the announcement
that General Daniel E. sIckles. OF New
York, will be here for the same meet
Ing and address the people from the
same platform. This announcement
will please everybody. for there Is no
more vigorous campaigner In the coun-
try than General Sickles.
Daniel E. Sisckles was born In New
York City. October 20. 1922, and was
admitted to the bar In 1874 In 1877, he
became q member of the state legisla-
ture. and was soon prominent leader
In the Democratic party. He went to
England with Minister james Buchan-
an, afterward President, as secretary
OF legation. In 1855 he was elected
state senator, and the next year he was
a member Of Congress. When the civil
war broke out he raised the Excelsior
(New York; brigade; was made colonel,
and was later brlgndier general. He
commanded brigade on the Peninsula
took command Of General Hooker's
troops when that officer was placed ut
the head OF an army corps, and had
division at Antietnm and Fredericks-
burg. At Charlottesville he COM
manded an army corps, also at Get
tysburg. where he lost leg. He was
made major general of volunteers, No.
Vember, 1862: relieved from military
service in 1869. and was soon afterwards
sent as minister to Spain. which office
he resigned in 1874. He married Span.
ish lady as his second wife. He served
again In Congress in 1924.
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Centre Tonight,

This evening at o'clock at Hart
mans hall. corner of Twenty-thlrd and
Market streets. South Side. there will
be n meeting Of the young Republicans
of Centre district. for the purpose OF
forming Rough Rider company. The
finance committee, assisted by Alfred
C. Davis, has raised over 500 to defray
the cost of the Rough Rider uniforms
for this club. Already forty young Re-
publicans have been enrolled, and 1t is
expected to Increase the membership to
sixty or more.
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Another Croatian Club.

The National Croatian Republican
Liberty Club has been organized. with
n membership Of fifty, and more coming
every day. The following officers were
chosen:
President-Joseph Barick.
Secretary-Matt Kalabus.
COMMUNICATIONS Yarnowitch.
Captain-J. Bartolovis.
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Island Rough Riders.

The Island Rough Riders. thirty
strong. mnde their first appearance in
uniform last night. marching over
several streets on the Island, and mak-
Ing such fine appearance that compll-
ments were sh0wercd upon Captain
Reed and his men from all sides. This
company Is made up OF excellent mater
inl and VIII be one OF the crack COM
pnnies of the reHlment.
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The Intelligenccr is enabled to an
uounce this morning that President Nc
kinley will accept this papers invita-
ton to write q message to the Republic
cans of West Virginia and the Ohio val
ley, which will be transmitted by relays
i of blcyclists from Canton to Wheeling,
probably on Saturday, October 10. on
the occasion of the Republican Field
! Day, mention of which has been made
5 In the Intellgencer during the past
1 week. This announcement will be re-
ceived with enthusiasm by the Republl-
cans OF the trl-state radius. and. In
fact, will Interest all citizens. whether
Republicans or Democrats.
Arrangements for the proposed Re-
publican Field Day had been held up to
await the determination of the Presi-
dent whether or not he would send the
message. but now that uncertainty has
been dIspelled. the work of arranging
for this novel and attractive affair will
be proceeded with. Tonight. at the
Republican congressional committee
Z Headquarters there will be meeting
OF the captains and lieutenants OF the
several Rough Rider companies of
Wheeling. Ohio county and Marshall
county, for the purpose Of electlng the
colonel and other officers of the First
West Virginia Rough Rider regiment.
and after that has been disposed OF. the
Field Day matter will be taken up, and
the work OF preparing for the event be-
gun. 1t will be necessary to appoint a
number OF subcommittee, us there Is
much to be attended to, and the time
limited. It was first suggested that the
Field Day be held on the afternoon OF
Saturday October 6. but owing to the
Whlte-Holt joint debate occurring on
that evening. 1t is necessary to change
the date. and 1t Is likely that Saturday,
October 10, Will be substituted.
The scope of the affair is broadening
now that the President Is to send his
message, and there are indications that
/ nj ,,,ttt H.
literally represented. 1t Is suggested
that the first event on the programme
be parade by the Rough Rider COM
panies and other Republican marching
clubs. winding up at the state fair
grounds. where the programme OF
sports. including bicycle races, font
races, horse races and other athletic
features would follow. succeeded by
speeches on the issues of the campaign
by Hon. C. L. Wcems, OF Ohio, and
others. During these offerings, Just
when. Of course cannot be stated, the
Presidents message to West Virginia
Republicans would arrive on the
grounds and be read to the assembled
multitude.
Z Mr.. Jason c. Stamp. the bicycle
dealer. who Is assisting the Intelligent
Ger In arranging the relay race, has al
ready received some ten or twelve ap-
plicatlons from local cyclcrs. asking TO
be assigned for relays. There Is, OF
COURSE. general desire upon the part
OF the riders to be selected to carry the
message on Its last relay into the
grounds.
The Canton Repository has accepted
the Invitation of the 1n,elllscncer to
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IN q 4 T =
protective legislation has developed this
country as no other nation has been de-
veloped. In 1892 the Democrats were
successful and secured entire control OF
the government. They found great
prosperity, but almost In the twinkllns
OF an eye conditions changed: factories
closed. banks broke and black despair
reigned. A great panic reigned from
1895 TO 1895. and 1t cost this country
more than the. war that saved the
Union.s Since then the Democrats have
not made the tariff the issue-they have
the Boy Orator aud 16 TO l. which were
sprung as the panacea for all evils In
1896. What did they say in their plat
form for that year? They undertook 10
take away from our currency Its high
standard OF value, given to 1t by Repub-.
lican legislation. and Bryan predicted
that the defeat of silver would cause
fall OF prices and Il jstringency Of money.
Well, gentlemen, what Is the result?
Don't YOU want all the "stringency" of
the present that you can get hold OF?
The Republican finance policy is the
only correct one-gold Is the universal
standard of the world. with the excep-
tlon OF few South American countries.
Gold is worth Its weight either coined
or uncoined, but NOT so with silver. The
speaker gave a striking example of the
standards Of America and Mexico-how
he had bought fifty cents worth of
cigars at u Mexican cigar store; plank
ed down an American 1O0-cent silver
dollar In payment. and received in
chunge u Mexican silver dollar that had
more silver in 1t than the American
dollar.
What followed the election of Mciin-
ley in, 1896? Confidence was restored;
the mills opened; money was easier and
Of greater volume, and an era of unex-
ampled prosperity set in. And who did
It? The Republican party, and 1t can
not be denied. (Applausc)
This cry Of Imperialism, said the
speaker. is bugaboo. and should not
ha ser,nps,v cons,,oraa NohoI,, ho
lieves an emn,re wil, sunr,,r, orr 10
Institutions It's silly to talk OF such
thing. But they say we have gone back
on Abraham Lincoln and our other old
LEADERS Th,s tho sn,olor -, na,.au,a1
most convincingly. and said the Demo-
st,tosm,r mi, ha no. ,,,.aa - =
Tho snon,sb wor ,y,, ,rnn.,o, h..
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BENWooD.
News Notes From the Busy Marshall
County Town.

County Town.
The ground above Boggs run recent.
ly acquired by. the National Tube CuEn-
pany, Is being rapidly cleared. prepar-
atory TO the beginning Of the big in
provements. Many OF the houses have
been torn down and some have been
moved across the street. These houses
have been bought and will be used as
residences.
The Republican mass meeting In Up
per Benwood Saturday night. will be
rouser. Clubs from Moundsvillc and
Wheeling will be in line besides tho
club from this pluce. Congressman
Dovener and others will make ad-
dresses.
Rev. D. y. Denton. who was formerly
rector Of the Methodist Episcopal
church here but who has since been
the editor OF the Methodist Times. ut
Parkersburg. has resigned his position
and will again take to the pulpit.
AT a meeting of the directors OF tho
Bank of Bcnwood, finance committee
was appointed. composed OF Charles
Schad, Samuel Hunter md DR.. ]. n.
Alley.
John Gerahty became suddenly Ill Of
his home yesterday afternoon. and II
was thought he was dying. He recov-
cred In little while. however.
Blaine Pastorius had his right knee
painfully mushed by a slab Of steel fall-
Ing on ii AT the lower steel works yea.
terday morning.
The Young Mems Social Club viii
give their opening hop Mt the Blue
Ribbon hall October II. Prof. Long
Will play.
Benwood Lodge No. 3. A. o. U. W..
held regular meeting at their hall last
evening.
John Bridgemnn, of New Martins
Vile, was in town on business yeste7-
day.
The Daughters of Rebccca VIII moas
at their lodge rooms this evening.
L. v. Dietrichs. of Pittsburgh, was
business caller In town yesterday
Luke Taylor Is III ut his home.
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THE Court Reporting System OF
Shorthand rs taught at Wheeling BUS.
ness College has stood the most ri6'd
test for the past ten years. a large
number OF the very best stenoEraphrra
In this state are graduates OF this sys-
tenn. A system is good only so far 10
Its results are good md not because
some advertisement says SO.
No other school and no other system
In the state can show equal results.
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GREGG'S SHORTHAND has never
been discarded by single teacher in
the United States after having given It
an unparalleled investigation and
adopted the same. Other systems are
being thrown ont nearly every day. The
reason for this Is that Gregg students
can read their notes after having writ
ten them, while In the position writing
systems memory and gucss-wors must
be depended upon wholly. One week
instruction free Mt the
ELLIOTT SCHOOL,,
1918 Market street
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THE Principal of the Department OF
Stenogrnphy OF the ELLIOTT school,
VIII meet the Principal OF that, dcnart-
nent of any other school In the civ or
stntc In n public test TO prove which Of
the systems Is the most rapid, simplest
and most cnslly read. w. Il, Van Vert
Principal Shorthand Department. -
ELLIOTT SCHOOL,
1918 Market street.
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The Brumm Meeting.

The next important Republican mass
meeting in Wheeling Is the ex-Con-
gresham Charles N. Brumm meeting
of next Monday evening. in the Eighth
ward. ut the foot OF Thirty-ninth
street. near the Bloch Bros tobacco
works. where stand Is to be erected
for outdoor meetings In that section Of
the city. Mr.. Brumm Is most effec-
tive speaker, and this meeting ought to
be one of the best of the campaign.
|. County Committeeman George Bell, Of
Richie district. announces that Prof.
F. II. CraSo will act as chairman OF the
meeting with the following vice presI-
dents occupying seats on the platform:
james Boycott, John Honecker.
VIM. Henderson. Charles II. Fisher,
Reese Hughes. Anton Jhinkus.
Jncob ElSenbrol. ST.. August Zierott
Charles Distcrlcls. Henry Schrahc.
Richard Ratcliifc, Dr. j. W. Mccoy,
Louis Schau. ST.. Louis Niebergal,
Charles Sondcrmnn, Daniel Ritz.
Louis Zimmerman, 4. c. Fisher.
VIM. Craig. sr.. Thomas Radcliffe,
Louis Steinbcckcr, Bernard Bero,
James Allen. Jacob Kline
IhomnS Doyle. Richard Jnmcs,
Fred Hert2er. S. c. Howell.
w. p. Rose. John Hagedorn.
George Radcliffe,
The Washington and Madison district
Rough Riders will turn out for this
meeting. and will be escorted down
town. with the speakers. by the Richie
district Rough Rider company. The
Travis Cadets. new organization
made up of South Side youngsters, will
also turn out.
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Germania.Polish Club.

There will be n meeting Of the Ger
mania Polish Republican club, Satur-
day evening, at their quarters, Forty
seventh and Jacob streets. Good
speakers will be in attendance. and q
large meeting is assured.
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Elm Grove Meeting.

Tonight the Republicans OF Trladcl-
phia district Will hold meeting at the
town hall In Elm Grove. and will he
addressed by Mcssrs. David w. Martin.
John Arbenz. jr.. and Thomas Norris.
the latter WheellnYs only colored law
yer.
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Last evening. ut his home on South
Broadway. Island. Mr.. VIII Pfarr en-
tertained. n In stag. There was large
and merry gathering. which did not ad-
journ until the wee sma' hours had
made their appearance.
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clay-Union Rough Riders.

Last night the Clay Union Rough RI
ders met at their hall on Sixteenth
street and transacted routine business.
There will be meeting of this Rough
Rider company and Of the Clay-Union
Republican club next Tuesday evening.
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The Woman's Musical Club meets
this afternoon at 3 o'clock at A. o. U.
W. hall. on Fourteenth. street, to begin
its 1901 campaign.
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MUSICAL INSTRUCTION,
Mrs. w. S. Hutchins

will give instruction on the Piano 10
n limited number OF pupils at he'
residence, No. 90 Main street. COM
mencins tho first week In September
Arrangements can be made by cali
Ing or through tho mall. beginning
Monday, September 3,
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Stcubcnville Herald-Stnr: Mr.. Gllrs
friends on both sides of the river hope
that he Will recover sufficiently to par
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SOCIETY.

Society will be LITERALLY represented
at Wheeling Park this evening, when
the Married PEOPLES. Cotilllon and Ju-
nior Cotillion dancing sets will meet for
the last Casino dance Of the season.
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Miss Maggie Mllllgan, of South
Front street. Will give a private hop Ut
Mozart Park this evening. In honor Of
her sister. Miss Ortha Milligan.
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PRESIDENT lI'KINLEY
TO WEST VIRGINIA!
Ills Message to West Virginia Republicans will be the
Big Field Day Feature.
THE PRESIDENT Has AGREED TO SEND THE MESSAGE

Which will Gene From Canton 70 Wheeling by Relays Bycts
The Relay will be Conducted by the ntegencer Assisted by tile
Canton Rspostor-A Meeting TO be Held This Evening" Rough
Rider Regiment will Elect Officers and Make Arrangements For
the Holding the Field Day. the Date Of Which Probably will
beSalurday October l3Geat Interest is Manifested in the
Affair, Which is Novel and Attractive
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River kilograms.

PlTTSDUR0H-Rive IL feet and
stationary. Weather, clear and warm,
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ticIpate in the campaign before Its
close. But II he does not, he will be
kindly cared for by the voters.