Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-23
MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE.
ALL HONOR TO GEORGE.
Hayes Frail Platform.

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WASHINGTON, February PA dis.
patch from Alexandra, Virginia, says
that the grand stand, filled with people,
among whom were President Hayes,
Senator Withers and other gentlemen oi
prominence broke down, but no one
was hurt.
The Way it was Done In Washington.
The other Government buildings, ex-
cept the Capitol, closed in honor Of
Washington's Birthday. Extensive ar.
rangements are made for celebrating
the day at Alexandria, Va. There is to
be grand parade during the day and
at night a carnival and illumination.
President Hayes, accompanied by a
number Of Army officers and the dis
trlct commissioners left for that city
this morning.
Business Suspended in New York.
NEW York, February 23.-Washing
tons Birthday was celebrated here and
in Brooklyn IN the usual manner. The
banks, exchanges and public Offices
closed and business was::almost entirely
suspended. The chimes (Old Trinity
rendered the programme with patriotic
airs. Several regiments OF National
guards had reunion at their armories.
The FIRST Time for Twenty Years.
RICHMOND, February 22.-The 22nd
n. e. h.. ,ot 81
since 81, by a military parade and a
partial suspension OF business; all the
public buildings, State and Fed.
eral were closed and the National flag
was displayed on the State Capitol and
other building. The Richmond Howit.
ger fred national salute at sunrise and
sunset on the Capitol grounds. The
streets during the military display pre-
sented holiday appearance.
A Big Day in New Orleans.
NEW ORLEANS, February 22.-The day
was celebrated by firing national salute
and a grand military parade in which
visiting military from Massachusetts, q
battalion of United States marines, and
representatives OF Alabama military or
ganizations participated. The troops
were revieSed by Governor Wiliz.
Crowds thronged the streets alongside
the procession. President Shunky
Pharty Phellows" presented the visiting
military two elaborate Rex flags. The
Lancers will form mounted guard to
King Carnival. Capt. Pierce OF the
Continentals presented TO the visitors
Guideons fac similes OF those presented
TO the ConIInentals during their visit to
Boston last summer. The Cadets and
Lancers, escorted by the Continentals,
marched to the City Hall, and in the
presence OF "a large number OF prominent
citizens and the city and State officials,
presented Mayor Shakespeare with silk
banners, the gift OF Boston to the New
Orleans. The Lancers and Cadets dined
with the Louisiana Field Artillery.
Regained Their Equilibrium.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, February eth.
22nd was celebrated to-day with great
eclat. There was large and splendid
military and civic procession. An ora.
ton was delivered by Frank Hurd, OF
Ohio, and short speech made by Pres
ident Hayes. During the delivery OF
the Grafton the platform broke down,
but as it was very near the ground no
one was seriously hurt. The speakers
then addressed the crowd from carriages.
The President and guests were sumptu-
ously banquetted and the President
made another speech, returning thanks
for the hospitality OF Virginians.
Minister White Celebrates
BERLIN, February 22.-Minister White
celebrated Washington's birthday by
giving a grand reception and ball at the
American legation. All the prominent
members OF the Anglo. American colony
were present, and there was brilliant
attendance OF native celebrities in
science, literature and art.