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Courier Democrat., 1900-06-28
CENSUS OF INSANE.
Statistic. Showing Nationality of
Inmates at the AAyIum-One Native
NNrth naC,n+un

The enumeritOr has finished the asy
llrm at Jamestown and finds some in
tereSting statistics about the inmates.
Or the 344 patients. only 93 Were nA-
tive-born Americans OF the total mum
Der. there were from Norway. % 1-2
per cent Germany. 80 per cent;
Sweden. 9 per cent; Canada. 8 2-5 per
cent; Ireland. II per cent. From the
various states. Wisconsin has sent %,
Minnesota. IL: Ohio. 10 and native
Of North Dakota. The inherited insan-
ty of many cf the patients. natives Of
foreign countries, is apparent. They
have been unloaded on the United
States by officials of foreign countries.
States and been sent west as imm:-
grants. There is no doubt but that
the United States is caring we'll for
thousands of the foreign insane who
should be a just charge on the coun-
tries from which they came. 1t in-
wolves the expenditure of a large sum
of money. as the cost of maintaining 4
single patient for many years. as is
frequently the case. is large. The
North Dakota asylum does not contain
as large per cent Of patients in pro-
portion to the states population rs 9th
er states. although the impression pre-
walls that it does.
Courier Democrat., 1900-06-28
Hindoos Are yeretarians.

The Hindoo is strict vegetarian.
The low caste Hindoo is a fatalist. So,
when the famine stalks abroad the
Hindoo submits uncomplainingly. Day
by day he will subsist on less food, un-
til at last, when mere shadow, he
will drag his bony self to relief sta
ton. There he may get food-or he
may not. II not, he crouches in some
corner, or out in the fields, under the
trees and awaits the coming of death.
Courier Democrat., 1900-06-28

ing the place where Parker's men were
drawn up. Engraved on the boulder
is a musket and Capt. Parker's COM
mand to his men.
The original church on the Common
had no steeple and a belfry was erect
ed near by. In 1851 new belfry was
erected on Belfry hill, just to the west
of the Common. From this belfry rang
out the alarm on that memorable
morning 125 years ago. The belfry
remained on the hill until 1891: then
Courier Democrat., 1900-06-28
A NATIONAL CALAMITY.
A Crop Expert Says the Wheat Fail
ure Is The Worst Ever known.

ure Is The Worst Ever known.
Chicago. June 24.-The Times Her
aid publishes crop report prepared by
Snow: the crop expert. who has just
completed two weeks trip through
Minnesota, North and South Dakota.
He declares the situation a national ca
lamity, and claims the wheat failure
the worst ever known. He estimates
the Dakotas as promising only 100000
600 each and Minnesota $4,000. 900, a
total of 75.O0O,OOO against 2OO.OOO.OOO
last year and 225,OOO,OO0 in 1898.
Courier Democrat., 1900-06-28
A CLAIM FOR DAMAGES.

The French-Hicks Flax Fiber COM
lany has damage suit on hand at
Fargo for $4,000. Henry Albert be-
gun the suit to recover for alleged in
juries. He was employed at the mill,
and in operating machine his hand
was caught and three fingers severed.
Courier Democrat., 1900-06-28

t4After all. he said, reflectiyely,
"woman's preference for Office or store
work, rather than domestic service, is
L good thing for man."
How sog' inquired his wife.
''Why, In domestic service, she has
Mistress and in the business world.
usually. master Il
What has that to do with 1t r. Ss
"It naturally gets her In the habit OF
Dbeying man, which Is excellent train-
ing for matrimonial life.
Then he added, thought fully:
sometimes wish you had had q
little Office training. Chicago Poet. "
Courier Democrat., 1900-06-28
KILLED BY LIGHTNING.
A Ransom County Man Met Death il,
Storm.

Edward Altman was struck by light
ming while seeding on his farm in Casey
township, near Sheldon. He was stand
:ng on the drill, to avoid the dust, and
thus received the full force of the
shock. Death was probably instantan-
eols, as life was extinct when assist
aDce came, a few moments after the
accident. The tragedy is more pathetic
from the fact that he was married only
few months ago to Miss Katie Muth.
a young lady from South Dakota. He
was the son of Julius Altman, and had
spent almost all his life in Ransom
county.
Courier Democrat., 1900-06-28
Mule Catches Turtles.

A mule patrols the beach at st.
Augustine, Fla, in quest of turtles.
When she has found one she turns it
on its back. and then ambles OF to
inform her master.
Courier Democrat., 1900-06-28
BEAT LAvENskY TO DEATH.

Liveryman Larren Very Angry Be.
cause He Did Not Pay His Bill.
La Porte, Ind. June 2i. Because
Joseph Lavensky. a Jewish peddler,
failed to pay his bill Liveryman Lar
ren at Knox beat him so badly that he
cannot recover.
Courier Democrat., 1900-06-28
Farnaer Found Dead.

Mabel, MInn., June "a, Austin
Wang, a Turner living west of town.
was found dead In the hay field. Ii
Il thought he died from heart failure.
Courier Democrat., 1900-06-28
SHOT ON SUSPICION.

Accused of Insulting Woman, Ne
gro Is Found Dead.
Richmond, Va, June 24-Albert AL
ton, a negro, was accused Wednesday
Of insulting a woman at Medford. N.
G. Yesterday his body was found
filed with bullet holes.
Courier Democrat., 1900-06-28
LEXINGTON BELFRY.

(From which rang out the alarm on
the night Of April IS. 1875. warning
the Americans that the British SOL
diers were on their way from Bos.
ton.)
1t was removed to the Common and
its bell was used to summon the peo.
Courier Democrat., 1900-06-28
.PEKING IS S!GENT
NO NEWS WHATEVER FROM THE
CHINESE CAPITAL.

nj Tfen-tsin Continues,
ticipating Reports From Native
soures~ Say Anarchy Prevails, at
Pelking-Li Hung Chang Calleds to
PekinE to Act as intermediary
Between China and the Powers-
Asks Powers to Facilitate His
Mission.
Courier Democrat., 1900-06-28

A man never accomplishes much till
he has got something behind him to b.
ashamsd Of. \
Courier Democrat., 1900-06-28
THE PATRIOT spy.
FRANCIS M. FINCl

With calm brow, steady brow,
He listens to his doom;
In his look there is no fear,
Nor a shadow-trace of gloom;
But with calm brow, and steady brow,
He robes him for the tomb.
In the long night, the still night,
He kneels upon the sod,
Aid the brutal guards withhold
Fen the precious Word of God;
In the long night, the still night,
He walks where Christ has trod.
Meath the blue morn, the sunny morn,
He dies upon the tree,
And he mourns that he can lose
But one life for liberty
And in the blue morn, the sunny morn,
His spirit-wings are free.
But his last words, his message words,
They burn, lest friendly eye
Should read how proud and calm
A patriot could die,
With his last words, his message words,
A soldiers battle-cry!
From Fame Leaf and from Angel Leaf,
From Monument and Urn,
The sad of earth, the glad of heaven,
His history shall learn,
And on Fame Leaf and Angel Leaf
The name of Hale shall burn.
Courier Democrat., 1900-06-28

pie to worship, to toll for their funer-
ais, and to tell them at 9 o'clock each
night that it was time to rake up the
fires and go to bed. In 1897 it was
bought By son of Capt. John Parker
and removed to his homestead. re-
naming there for nearly century.
Then it was purchased by the Lex
ington Historical society, restored to
it's original appearance and replaced
on Belfry hill.
Three buildings of great historical
Courier Democrat., 1900-06-28

To drum beat and heart beat
A soldier marches by;
There is color in his cheek,
There is courage in his eye;
Yet to drum beat and heart beat,
In moment he must die.
BY starlight and moonlight
He seeks the Briton's camp,
He hears the rustling flag
And the armed sentrys tramp;
And the star light and moon light
His silent wanderings lamp.
With slow tread and still tread,
He scans the tented line;
And he counts the battery guns
By the gaunt and shadowy pine,
And his slow tread and still tread
Give no warning sign.
The dark wave, the plumed wave!
1t meets his eager glance,
And it sparkles meath the stars
Like the glimmer of lance
"A dark wave, a plumed wave,
On an emerald expanse.
"A sharp clang, a steel clang!
And terror in the sound,
For the sentry, falcon-eyed,
In the camp spy hath found;
With a sharp clang, steel clang
The patriot is bound.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-01
The Elkins Cadets.

The Elkins Cadets. that famous
marching organization which gained a
national reputation four years ago, Is
to be re-organized, and meeting for
that purpose Is to be held tomorrow
evening at 1880 o'clock. In the second
branch council chamber, and all the old
members and any other young men de-
sirous of Joining the crack club are In
vited to be present. A permanent or
ganizatlon will be perfected at this
meeting and officers elected, and It is
expected that the club will be ready for
escort duty within atweek or ten days.
: 1t was the intention to hold the meet
ing for the reorganization tonight, but
owing to other meetings having been
previously called for the same time ana
place. In was necessary to postpone the
meeting until tomorrow evening.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-01
White-Holt Joint Debates.

3 The Joint debates between Hon. A.
B. White, of Parkersburg. and Hon.
John H. Holt, the candidates for COVER
nor on the Republican and Democratic
tickets respectively. will take place this
week. opening at Blueneld to-day and
closing at Wheeling Saturday night.
The schedule Is as follows:
Monday fternoon-Blueheld.
Tuesday night-Huntington.
Wednesday Recommendations.
Thursday MISUNDERSTANDING.
Friday INSTRUMENTATION.
Saturday night-Wheelins.
The arrangements for the local, meet
Ing are In the hands of the two county
chairmen. who will meet to-day for the
purpose Of deciding where It will be held,
who shall preside, etc. or course. Chair
man Weldebusch will want q Democrat
for, chairman. and equally as matter
of course. Chairman Hornlsh will want
Republican. The Intelligencer would
suggest way out Of the dlfliculty-why
not select Judge Thayer Melvin, who is
the Democratic as well as the Republic
can candidate for circuit judge? =,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-01
Next Weeks Meetings,

Next week Will be as busy politically
as the present one. 1t opens with the
Williams-Sickles meeting on Monday,
October s, continues with the General
Sixt Carl Kapff meeting on the 10th,
and the Senator Spooner meeting on
the 1lth. and winds UP with the Repub-
iican Field Day on the state fair
grounds, on Saturday, the 18th. An eff
fort Is making to change the Williams
Sickles meeting to another date, owing
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-01
THIS WEEK
A BUSY ONE
POLITICALLY.
Commences With Brumm Meeting
Tonight and Ends With White
Holt Joint Debate.
WEENS on TUESDAY EVENING
win Address Meeting Of Centre
District Republicans, at
Arion Hall.

The week now beginning Is 10 be OF
the greatest activity politically. espe.
clally so on the Republican side Of the
fence. Commencing with the ex- Con-
gresham Brumm meeting tonight In
the Eighth ward, the bah will be KEEP.
rolling merrily until Saturday evening,
when the last of the six Joint debates
between Messrs. White and Holt, the
rival candidates for governor, viii take
place. These meetings. together with
preparation for the Republican Field
Day on the 18th, viii engross the atten-
tlon Of Republicans.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-01
william g. caldwell,s Debut.

Councilman William G., Caldwell, OF
the First ward, whose conversion to the
! Republican faith created SO much dis.
may in the Democratic ranks. will
make his debut as Republican stump
speaker this week. He Joins Captain
Dovener ut Littleton on Wednesday,
and will be with him during the re-
mainder OF the campaign. A party OF
Wheeling people, admirers of Mr.. Cald-
well. intend to attend the Llttleton
meeting and contribute their applause
to the occasion.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-01
Washington Rough Riders.

Company B., Washington District
Rough Riders. will assemble this eve
ming at o'clock sharp, in full uniform
to turn out for the Brumm meeting. A
full attendance is desired. They will
be met at the Mcclure House by Conn
panles A.. c. and D.. and escort the
speakers to Richie district.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-01

to the sth being German Day. here. The
lkapff meeting. which will attract Ger
man Americans, will be held in the
Eighth ward. The. Senator spooner
will be made one OF the biggest OF the
campaign, and Will probably be an outs
door AFFAIR.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-01

club: Old members who have not join
ed other clubs, are asked to respond TO
this call; as well as all others who
would like to Join. An effort will be
made TO come out with the other clubs
on Wednesday night, to go to Bridge
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-01
The Brumrn Meeting.

The most pretentous Republican
meeting yet held on the South Side VIII
occur this evening In the Eighth ward,
when the people will be addressed on
the, issues Of the campaign by ex-c Con-
gresham Charles N. Brumm, of Penn
sylrania. Mr.. Brumm was brought In
TO West Virginia especially at the re-
quest of Captain Dovener. who says he
is one of the best stump speakers In the
country. The assured large outpour-
ing OF the people tonight will enjoy an
oratorical treat such as Is not often Of
fered. The meeting will be held in the
open air at the corner of Jacob and
Thirty-ninth streets, where the county
committee will have erected stand
specially for the meeting. The meeting
will be presided over by Prof. F. II.
Crago, with the following Vice presi-
dents occupying seats or; the platform:
James Boycott, John Honecker.
VIM. Henderson. Charles III. Fisher.
Reese hughes. Anton Jhlnkus,
Jncop EiEenbrou. ST., August Zierott
Charles Dlsterdick, Henry Schrahe.5 !.
Richard Ratcilffc, Dr.. j. NJ. MCCOY.
Louis Schau. ST., Louis Nieberrnl
Charles Sondermnn, Daniel Ritz. -
Louis Zimmerman, a. C, Fisher
VIM. Craig. sr.. Thomas Ratcllffc,
LOUIS steinbecker, Bernard Bero,
Thomas Doyle. Richard James
Fred Hertzer, sc. Howell
W. p. Rose, John HareJorn
George RatcllfTe
The Richie WASHINGTON Ar,d;...
and other Rough Riders. and the Six
Footers will turn out as escort for Con-
gresham Brumm. The Richie CON-
pany will march up town. ana will be
received by the other companies and
Six Foo;ers.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-01
Escort Club TO Reoreanize.

a meeting is called for Monday even
ing, at 1880 o'clock. at the board OF
county commissioners meeting ROOM to
reorsanize the old Republican Escort
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-01
Weems in Centre.

Hon. c. l. Weems has been secured
to address the first large meeting in
Centre district, which will occur tn
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-01

EAT Good Sausage made by Hofmann
Bros. 2344 Chapline street. and at stalls
In both markets.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-01

SEE our display OF Ready to- Wear
Hats, at our Opening Tuesday. October
9. L. r. SONNEBORN,
mo Cards. 110S Main st.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-01

STEINwAY Square Plano. good con-
dition, only Sl25.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-01
Two Sunday Fires.

Last night at II o'clock an alarm
from box q called out the fire depart
ment to blaze in a shed adjoining the
old Baltimore& Ohio passenger station
at the foot Of South street. A barrel OF
gasoline owned by Contractors Hallock
and Holiday had caught fire FIT man
ner unknown, but the fire was soon ex-
tinsnished by the Chemical. A large
crowd was attracted to the scene.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-01

ONE Capen Piano. Mahogany case,
slightly shopworn, ut $1S5, at ,..
y. w. BANNER co.'s.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-01
Richards. povener Meeting.

The Mckinley Roosevelt Club. of
Bridgeport, has invited clubs from
neighboring towns to join in a short
parade in Bridgeport. on Wednesday
evening" October 9, on the occasion Of
the meeting of Governor r. G. Rich
ards, Of steubeuvilie, and Hon. B. B,
Doyener. of Wheeling. Democrats are
cordially and sincerely Invited to at
tend. Following Is the list. Of vice
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-01
The Dancey Meeting.

The colored people of Wheeling and
the oyer-.he-riyer towns are looking
forward to the meeting orlnext, Thurs
day evening to be addressed by Hon.
John c. Dancey. of North Carolina, one
OF the South's most eloquent speakers,
and most prominent colored citizens.
County Chairman Hornish is making an
effort to secure the Opera House for the
3Dancay meeting. which Is certain to be
rouser. Mr.. Thomas Norris. the col
ored attorney. ofthis city.will preside,
and Is himself an orator Of no mean
pretentions. The following vice presi.
danfs hnyn ha,p mn r,pd for tba ,,,on,t,,,,,,,,,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-03

Chicago, May 2-The twenty-ninth
general conference of the Methodist
Episcopal church, the twenty-third of
the delegated congresses, began here
today. 1t will last a month. and is ex-
pected to be the most important con-
ference since the memorable one in
1874, when the south branch of the
church severed its relations with the
main body over the slavery question.
The pit of the Auditorium theater
was filled this forenoon with delegates
from every part of the world. Farther
back, in the big hall where the con-
ference Is to be held, were the specta-
tors and the provisional delegates
whose fight for admission to the floor
of the conference will occupy the first
days of tho meeting.
The venerable Bishop Thomas Bow
man declared the conference opened,
in a few words, calling attention to
the importance of the assembly and
counselling conservatism and the grav-
est consideration of the matters to
be discussed.
Bishop II. w. Warren announced the
first hvmn. which was sung with Wig
orous enthusiasm by the great audi
encc. The Apostles creed, led by
Bishop j. NJ. Thoburn, of India, was re-
cited by the assembly, and Bishop c.
ID. Foss delivered a prayer, which was
followed by the reading of Psalm 46,
by the Rev. II. II. Lowry, d. D., OF
the North China conference. The
Gloria" was then chanted, the sec
ond Scripture lesson from the first
chapter of Acts was read by the Rev.
Austin Griffin, of the Wyoming con-
ference, and a second hymn was an
nounced by the Rev. Harry Swan, OF
| the West Texas conference. A prayer
| by the Rev. II. A. Goblin, of the North
| west India conference, was succeeded
| by another hymn, announced by the
| Rev. Jacob Yunkers, of the North Ger
! many conference, and as the last note
| died away Bishop S. NJ. Merrill took
| the chair
Grave questions confront the gath
ering. The lay delegates demand vote
| for vote with the clerical representa-
| taves, and there are 141 provisional lay
delegates awaiting action by the con-
| ference.
A determined effort will'be made 20
raise the ban on dancing, card play
ing and tleatar going, and arguments
will be advanced for the conservation
of bishops of limited jurisdiction, for
the dropping Of the time limit on pas
torates and the referring of the cleo
tion of the conference editors, secre-
tarics end book agents to the commit
tees governing the different societies
1t is also expected that some steps
may he taken looking to the reunion
of the south branch of the church with
the rlair body.
A general morning session of the en-.
tire conference will be held every day
| eXcep. Sunday.
or the $50 delegates entitled to seats
the greater number were present this
morning.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-03
QUEEN REVIEWS SAILORS.
Ladysmith's Naval Defenders Enter
tanned at Windsor.

London, May 2.-Windsor is in holi-
day attire today and decorated from
end to end in honor of the naval bri-
gade of the British cruiser Powerful,
which assisted in the defense of Lady,
smith. The sailors had been summon
ed to the castle to be inspected by the
queen. The band of the Grenadier
Guards met the brigade at the railroad
station and played before the men as
they marched to the castle through
cheering throngs.
The inspection was made in the
quadrangle. and was witnessed by the
Duke of York and other members of
the royal family and a number of high
naval and military officers. Her ma
jesty drove down the line of bluejack-
cts, who then advanced and gave three
cheers for the queen.
Captain Lambton, OF the Powerful.
and the officers of that vessel were af-
terward presented to her majesty, who
thanked the captain and the brigade
for their noble services to the en-
pire. The captain replied that what
they had done was nothing to what
the navy was prepared to do for her
majesty.
The queen, some time afterward,
saw the bluejackets entertained at din
nor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-03
HONESDALE.

Special TO tho Scranton Tribune.
Honesdalc, May Mrs. Robert
Torrey and daughter, Miss Clara, are
spending a few days in New YORK
city.
Mrs. 4. G. Tolley and children will
spend few weeks with her parents,
Rev. and Mrs. j. Is. Sumner, at BinS-
hamton.
The funeral services of Horace L.
Whitney, which take place at his late
residence Friday at two o'clock, Will
be in charge of the Masonic order,
and his pastor. Rev. James p. Ware
Interment in Glen Dyberry cemetery.
Company e. of Honesdale, will ac-
company the Thirteenth regiment to
Easton May 9th, to attend the unveil-
ing of the Grant monument
1t has now been decided to allow
the old coal office of the Delaware
and Hudson to remain on the old foun-
dation. Carpenters are putting the
building in shape to be occupied by
Yard Master G. W. Penwarden.
The Maple City band has postponed
its minstrel entertainment until fall.
The brush factory, at White Mills
owned and operated by Mr.. Frank G.
Farnham, of Honesdalc, was burned
TO the ground about six o'clock Tues
day morning. The stock of brushes
and machinery We're destroyed. The
building and stock was insured 70,
$1,000. Mr. Farnham contemplateS re-
moving this industry to Honesdale.
Miss Grace Salmon returned today
from an extended visit with friends
in Port JerVis.
The Ladies' Improvement associa
tion. of Honesiale, held their annua
meeting in the town hall Monday af
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NORTHEASTERN
PENNSYLVANIA

ternoon. A large number were pres
ent After listening to the reports for
the past year. the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
President, Miss Caroline Peterson;
vice presidents, Mrs Charles Rockwell
Mrs. G.. NJ. Belts and Mrs S. E. Jen-
kins: secretary, Mrs. T.. j. Ham; treas
urer Miss Tlllie Weiss.
on Monday evening the odd Fell
lows of the Howard and Freedom
lodges, with their friends, observed
the Slst anniversary Of the order in
a very fitting manner in Freedom hall.
The exercises were opened with prayer
by tho Rev. William II. Swift. The
welcome address was given by NJ. Il.
Simons, Who also acted as master OF
ceremonies. Little Isabella llorroun
sang n solo. Mr.. A. ca Lindsay spoke
on Freedom lodge, No. sS; Mesdames
Tolley and Crossley sang a duet Mr..
w. w. Bakers subject was "Our Or
der" ". l.. Hover spoke of the edu-
cationnl advantages Of organizations.
The subject Of Rev. G. L. Percy was
relative Of fraternal societies to the
church. Homer Greene delivered an
address on the order. Mrs. Horroun
sang a solo. Mrs. Jesse Dolmestch
was accompani8t. The Rebekahs and
lady friends served refreshments.
Freedom lodge was instituted in 1S4}
at Prompton. removed to Honesdalc in
1851, with five members and $3.50 in
the treasury. Thc lodge now has a
membership of ia and assets amount.
ing to S3.S72.