Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-12-16
FREDs FOLLY.
The Union Club Takes Action on the
Case Of Freddy Gehhard.
AProposition to Impose a Fine Of One Hun.
dred Dollars on the Amorous Young
Man for SpoOning Over the
Jersey Lily.
A BRONZE MEDAL FOR HIS CHEEK,

NEw YORK, December l5.-The morning
Journal publishes an exclusive story about
a meeting OF the Union Club, held 10 con-
slider the claims of Mr.. Frederick Gebhardt
!, % Esnsil 4 membeE of the ClRhs or HhstAsy
he should Be- fn2d go, to gQ Into 'the Clubs.
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ma1ter had previously bs1li H5fofree 70 tke
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the fine OF Mr.. Gebhardt be made 500, tor
he considered he had been guilty of the
crosses and most flagrant indiscretion in
taking his horses to Boston. II was in
Lord hoped it would not be passed by with
out proper reproof.
MIR. Theodore Moss thought that Mr..
Gebhardt mad been more sinned again st
than SHINING. He had been advertised all
over the country as young man who had
gone astray, whereas his only crime was
admiration, too enthusiastic, perhaps, in
its nature of pretty face. Mr. Moss be-
lieved that it was not Justice but envy at
Mr.. Gephardt's good luck that had prompt
ed Mr.. Lords resolution TO disgrace fellow
member by making him pay degrading
fine.
"Who among u.s." exclaimed Mr.. Moss,
in a burst OF real eloquence, "has not in
his day
Admired Pretty Face.
a pretty foot, trim figure, a languishing
eye? / suppose even Mr.. Evarts, here, old
as he is''-Mr. Moss was called TO order
very angrily by the chairman, and told to
confne his remarks to the subject at issue.
81 was saying" continued Mr. Moss,
somewhat abashed at the interruption,
that if this club by its action stamps ad-
miration of pretty woman as immoral,
there won't be member left to carry ii
on. Why are our windows looking on
Fifth avenue crowded of an afternoon by
members? Is it not the desire to catch
even passing glimpse at what is beautiful
and fair in womanhood?'
Mr.. Evarts again called the gentleman to
order, saying that he had no right TO cast
reflections on MIR. Laubat, who was no
longer member.
Then move, Mr.. Chairman" said Mr..
Moss, "that Mr.. Gebhardts fine by re-
duced to one cent, and that we present him
with
A Bronze Medal"
Mr.. TraverS remarked that il the medal
was to be commemorative Of Mr.. Geb-
hardt's cheek he would second the resolu.
tiGn.
MT. LOTu rose 10 Ildke al eADldudtOu.
He resented the remarks of Mr.. Moss.
What Mr.. Moss had been in his young days
he hid not know and would not inquire.
Perhaps he wanted to get the club a repu.
tation for gallantry but so long as most of
the members were over fourscore years of
age it was no use. So far as he was con-
cerned he had never been guilty OF such
scandal as Mr.. Gebhardts. "She wouldn't
have you," remarked Mr. Moss.
Mr.. Evarts said they were there either to
punish or condemn Mr.. Gebhardt. What
would become of Mr.. Langtry he did not
know, but he begged to suggest that the
firm of Southmayo, Evarts & Choate had
an office at No. 62 Wall street. and any le-
gal consultation on the subject would not
be charged at more than 800 per hour
that is 10 say, half price and twenty per
cent. off for cash.
Mr.. Fred. May rose excitedly and insist.
ed that, despite the honorable old age Of
Mr.. Evarts, he thought
Mr.. Ross-I move to adjourn.
Mr.. Evarts-Carried.
The discussion will probably be resumed
some day this week.