The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-23

heroic deeds and actions OF those who
iived nearer TO our own period which
arc equally worthy OF emulation and
renoWn.
act Of long delayed Justice to the mem-
cries and associations Of the past IN
dedicatlng this stone, as these stand
connected with thu history OF Fort
Henry, the scene Of the last Blega anu
battle OF the American revolution,
which occurred on the soil OF West Vir-
udnin, and doubtless all Will Join with
me In the continent, "Memorla In Ac-
terna"
Tho Judge was frequently interrupt
ed by applause. his references to the
Hero OF Manila and to the Wheeling
boy who contributed to that victory be-
ing cheered to the echo. AS the Judge
turned to resume his seat Admiral
Dewey arose. and. with evident pleas
ure, shook the hand OF the Wheeling
man. This, Of course, set the audience
wild.
The Governors Troubles.
Governor Atkinson then stepped to
the front and said;
"Laaies and Gentiemen-Before l."
Just then someone interrupted with
a stage Whisper "The choir"
10 which the governor replied: "oh.
YES. the choir" Then, after a pause,
and with 4 twinkle OF hurnor, go on,
choir" remark that created general
laughter through the audience. There
upon the chorus, having achieved the
distinguished honor OF forcing the flrst
man of the state to take a back scat,
temporarily, proceeded to sing THE
star-spangled Banner" in a highly eff
fectiye manner.
Then, with his well-known grace Of
,lIvery, Governor Atkinson arose and
..Jceeded to pay very neat tribute
to Admiral Dewey. He said:
Ladies and Gentlemen Before In
troduce the orator of the day. Hon. c.
w. Brockunier, who is a grsat-great-
grandson OF Colonel Ebenezer Zane
by the way, he can't be q
great.grandson, else he would be over
eighty years Of age. Before introduce
him / desire, on behalf OF the state Of
west Virginia and city OF Wheeling,
to return our sincere thanks to Admiral
Dewey who has consented to come into
our midst. Admiral Dewey. us you
know. has made for himself name
that will eni,,rn as lonf, rs tho centur.
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witnessing the great crowds OF men,
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pleased the admiral for he arose ana
Rrasped his hand heartily. And again
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Mr. BrockunIer's speech was histor-
ical in its character, and very interest
ing, Before opening, he handed his
watch to Admiral Dewey and request
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