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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-08-25
THE PAXTON FOUNTAIN.

1t Is In Very Bad State of R5pair-sub-
jected to a Cleansing, Yesterday.
We will break it gently TO the public,
least some ore be afflicted with heart dis
ease.
The Paxton fountain was subjected to O
little cleaning up, yesterday.
The water was shut off-or was stopped
as nearly as the dilapidated condition Of
the internal mechanism of the fountain
would allow, and a couple Of men, with a
street hose and one broom put in good
part Of the afternoon in washing the sum-
mer's accumulation of mud out of the
basins and punching the filth out of the
various Jets and outlets.
The fountain is in very bad shape, and
unless it receives proper attention at the
hands Of the city authorities, will speedily
fall into state Of desuetude. The plumb
ing in the interior of the fountain is badly
out of whack, some Of the pipes being
stopped up, and others rusted off or
broken. 1t is no longer possible TO shut
the water completely off, the paint is
scaled OF the figures until the nympbs in
simmer attire look as though they were
afflicted with some frightful skin disease,
and the edges CT tie basin on top, and the
ornaments around it show decided traces of
wear and tear.
There was at least three inches of soft
slime in the TOP basin, when the men went
to work at it yesterday, and the Odor given
ont when the stuff was stirred up was de-
cidedly unpleasant. In the lower basin
was an interesting collection Of rubbish,
and the whole affair shcws lack of care
that is lamentable.
The truth is that the fountain, about the
only thing in the wsy of ornament the
city possesses, has received very bad care,
and is in a fair way TO follow the various
small drinking fountains which were scat
tered over the city some years ago. They
were neglected and went to the scrap iron
nile. and the big fountain will travel the
same road unless Council does something
serious.
In this connection, it is proper to call
attention to the condition of the big Orna-
mental gas posts at the front of the public
building. They are handsome and massive,
and look very we'll by day, but at night
spare us a description. The supply pipes
are said to be too small 70 supply the re-
ouisite amount of gas, and for this reason
or some other, the lamps are never lighted.
1t would seem proper, in city as large
as Wheeling, and with as handsome City
Hall as we have, that these lights should
be in full blast every night, and Council
would earn the gratitude of many people,
and serve good purpose, which need not
be mentioned here, besides, if they would
take hold of this matter seriously and have
the gas turned on.
What say the CounCilmen?
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-08-25
FRATERAL NEWS.
A Series Of Articles Concerning the Various
Secret Societies
TO REPRINTED IN THE "REGISTER, "
Commencing To-Day With the Knights Of
Pythias- Masonic,
KNIGHTS OF HONOR, OTHER NEWS

There is a charm in belonging to a BE-
cret society. The idea that you possess a
key to something that every one has not;
that, by the use of a talismanic word,
known only to yourself and those who
have obtained it in the same way that you
have, you gain admission into tastefully-
furnished halls, not only among your &C.
quaintances, but pls ,es remote from your
home; that. by sign, unknown to the by
stander, you can warn friend Of danger
or communicate to him your own dis
tresses-carries with it a fascination
which holds you fast to your asso-
citation and draws other men to your side
These societies usually rest on two pillars
OF sources of strength-.he ore spiritual,
the other material; the one wrought out
in a beautiful ceremonial, the other in pc
cuniary aid in time OF trouble; the one an
ennobler, the other a preserver of life
Above the smoke and smirch of the forge,
the dust and grease of the factory, the ink
spots of the counting room, and the musty
red tape OF the circumlocution Office, there
is realm of neatness, decorum and senti-
ment wherein is cultivated and witnessed
the best side Of human nature. In such a
realm dwell, periodically, the members of
the best secret societies.
This is the testimony OF one long con.
nected with some of these organizations,
and it could be corrObOrated by thousands
on Thousands Of Others who have partici-
pated in their work and benefits; yet there
are, on the other hand, hosts ofpeople who
know little or nothing of the secret orders.
or their subjects, but who would be glad
to peep into some of their mysteries
These may not be seen or explored without
joining one of the societies, but there is a
certain amount of information open to all
who are sufficiently interested to seek it,
and it is our purpose to give, by means of
a series of brief sketches, comparative
view of a considerable number of secret
societies, showing how, where and when
they originated, by whom they were start.
ed, their objects and bsne6ts, cost of in
itiation, annual dues, extent and cast Of
life insurance Of any, and the member
ship of this country. The first sketch will
be of the Knights of Pythiss.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-08-25
The Hancoek county murder.

John Lasley, the man who killed John
Lee, on the boat Annie Z. opposite East
Liverpool, is still in Jail at New Cumber-
land. The prisoner has been visited by
friends from Pittsburg, and it is thought
he will make strong fight. The East
Liverpool authorities claim to have a very
good case against him, the testimony be-
fore the Coroner's jury being very conclu-
siye.
When interviewed at the Court House,
Tuesday morning, Lasley said ne thought
it best not to talk about the affair until he
could advise with bis attorney. He eaid
he shot Les in self defense, and after the
shooting, when Lees two companions left,
he washed him off. That Lee fell as soon
as he shot him and remained in an uncon-
scious state, never speaking. Lasley
seemed 20 take his situation very coOlly
and evinced no feeling of anxiety about
the matter.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-08-25

Nothing has been said against it, yet. Ev-
erythiue uttered upon the subject thus
far has been enthusiastic in favor OF
II. The most ardent advocate OF classl-
cal and intellectual training cannot object
that II would lower or render less intellee-
snsl the educational standard. On the
contrary. the object of the manual training
school is to supplement, or, rather, perfect
the present systsm; in other words, to
teach the boys body to use the knowledge
that is stored in his mind. Not q study
that is now in the curriculum would be
abandoned or curtailed, and the result
would be men and women with minds not
trained less, but with hands trained more
The boy who is manually, as we'll as IN
tellectually, trained is even the inteilec-
tual superior of the boy whose mind alone
has been cultivated. For example, tiEe
two men. one of whom has a perfect the
oretical knowledge Of locomotive cOnstruc-
ton. but never lifted a hammer, and the
other With the same knowledge, yet with
the advantage of having practically applied
it in locomotive building; is not the latter
the all-around superior, theoretically and
practically, Of the former? He is per-
fectly educated man and can build loco
motive, while the other may be able to tell
how to do it, yet not be able to rivet a
bolt.
The erection of Manual Training
School upon the site Of the old Court
House property would not only be an eco
uomicaI measure in relieving the crowded
condition Of our public schools, thus de-
ferring the necessity of purchasing q site
and erecting another school building, but
would put Wheeling in an educational
way in the front rank.
Wheeling is wholly an Industrial city.
Take away her industries and she would
be nothing. We need practically educated
citizens to carry on and perfect and IN
crease these industries. The experience Of
other cities with manual training schools
is amply sufficient to warrant the asser-
ton that such an institution in Wheeling
would work veritable wonders in our in
dustries in an incredibly short space Of
time. 1t would keep at home the bright
young men who now 90 elsewhere
to get the knowledge and experience that
ere unattainable here, and who help to
build up other cities when, beyond doubt,
their preference would be to remain at
home. More than this, there are hundreds
of intelligent and ambitious mechanics
now tied down to the routine of the work
shops and mills and factories of Wheeling,
who would joyously avail themselves OF
the night sessions of a manual training
school, where they could develop the tai
ents that now lie dormant within them for
lack Of opportunity to train or put them
to practical use.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-08-25

D. c., February 10, 1864. Beside MI.
Rathbone, there were present Messrs. K.
A. Champion, D. L. Burnett, W. H. Bur-
nett and f. S. Kimball. The membership
of the order in 1878 vas between 1000
and 10000, while now it is over 25O. 600,
according to figures furnished by Mr..
Charles A. Cross, who is Grand Keeper of
Records and Seals.
The order is a beneficial organization,
having for its objects the promotion among
men of the true principals of benevolence
and charity, the relief of lis members in
sickness or distress, the payment of a
stipulated sum upon the death of a men,
Der, and the care and protection of the
widow and orphan, and the cultivation Of
fraternal relations among mankind. 1t
adiurss everything OF political or sectar-
ian character, Only requiring that its mem
beers shall be good citizens, reputable
members OF society and believers in the ex-
istence of Supreme Being. 1t is secret
only so far as il may be necessary for the
proper transaction of it's business.
No person can be initiated who is under
II. 0OT uul6e5 uC UC y MlAAC NlNALSuf
of temperate habits, good moral character,
sound in mental and bodily health and able
to support himself The fee for rank and
membership is fixed by constitution in
Massachusetts at SIS. There are five
ranks in this order. viz: First or military
rank Of page; second, or armOrial rank of
esquire: third, or chivslric rank of knight
these ranks belong to the subordinate
lodge proper) fourth, endowment rank;
fifth, uniform rank.
In case of sickness or disability, the
lodge will care for its members, and the
law provides for the payment of weekly
benefits Of not less than 81, and funeral
benefit OF not less than $40. The expense
is met by annual dues and initiation fees.
The endowment rank, the beneficial fes-
ture of the order. to which it is entirely q
matter of choice to belong, provides for the
psyment at death of $1,000, 81, 900 or
Sc, 600 between the ages Of 81 and so. This
rank was not adopted as a rival to kindred
organizations, but at actual cost to enable
the members of the orders to secure TO their
families and friends within the order cum
of money to be paid at death, by the SD
preme lodge, as directed by the member
while living.
The order is semi-military orGsniza-
ton: and, for the purpose OF making it
mere attractive, handsome uniform was
adopted. The expense of procuring uni
forms is not necessarily great. The rules
of the order do not make it obligatory on
a Knight of Pythias to uniform, but ex-
perience shows that the provision has been
wise. 1t adds materially to the appear
ance of the lodge on street parades and on
all public occasions, gives strength to the
order, and serves as one Of it's most at
tractive features.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-08-25

THE Commission 10 locate the West
Virginia Reform School have laid down,
as the lowest cfsr they will consider from
the localities which are after the institu-
tion, one hundred acres Of land. The
Board CT Commissioners for Ohio County
Yesterday resolved 70 offer the Commission
the choice Of six farms Of from p to 252
acres, or $4,000. This is by far the
best offer before the Commission, aside
from the fact that 10 is the most accessible
ate in the State and that Ohio County viii
have mere use for the institution than any
other thee counties combined, and prob
ably as much IS all the remainder Of the
State. For beauty Of scenery and health
fulness the sites offered by Ohio County
cannot be beaten. Every one Of them is
Of easy sccess to the city and issvaluable
property. There is no reason why the
West Virginia Reform School should not
be located in Ohio County.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-08-25
SECOND DAY.
BEFORE Justice schuItze.

Mrs. Mary Carson wss arraigued before
Justice Schultze last evening, and after a
long hearing was fined s. and costs for
using abusive language and was required
to give bond to keep the peace. The COM
plsinant was Mrs. Ella McCurdy. An
appeal will be taken.
Mrs McCurdy was fined a like amount
Friday for using improper language to-
wards Mrs Carson.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-08-25

procured copy, not only for perusal and
reference, but to forward to some distant
brother who has the interest and welfare
of the lodge at heart, or TO the relatives Of
some worthy deceased brother of Ohio
lodge, who has passed away to the Celestial
lodge above. And, why should not all,
the brethren at home, those abroad, or the
relatives of our deceased brethren feel the
same parental love. for their sires, and
desire to have their history in their homes
as do all good American citizens who hold
in generation the name and memory OF
George Washington and delight in reading
of his history. For az citizens of this
great land of ours, we do not leave the
celebration of his birthday to be kept by
his direct lineage alone, but year after
year his name and fame is celebrated by
united free people of America.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-08-25
CUPgD,S HARNESS.

Most women naturally look forward to
natrimony as their proper sphere in life, but
they should constantly bear in mind that
fair. rosy face. bright eyes, and healthy,
wel-developed form, are the best passports
10 a happy marriage. All those wasting dis
orders. weaknesses, and functional irregularl-
ties peculiar to their sex. destroy beauty
and attractivcness and make life miserable.
An unfaihng specific for these maladies is TO
he found i'm DIR. Pierce's FavOrite Prescription.
II is the only medicine for women. sold by
druggists. under q positive guarantee
from the manufacturers that il viii give
satisfaction in every case, or money will be re-
funded. This guarantee has been printed on
the bOttle-wrappcrs, and faithfully carried
out for many years. SLOO per Bottle, or SIX
Bottles for $500.
Copyright, ISIS, by WORLDS DIS. NED. ASSN
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-08-25
Ell RIO REY VICTOR.

The Great California Horse Takes the
Eclipse Stakes,
WESTMINSTER, n. Y, August "a -
The great Eclipse stakes, handicap
sweepstake of $3.50 each, with $lO.O 900
added, OF which 81, 600 went to the second
horse and 81, 900 to the third horse for ..
year-olds, and worth to the winner S2S,-
625, was won this afternoon by Ell Rio
Rev, the unbesten pride of California.
Eberlee was second and Banquet third.
The time was ia Twenty-Five thousand
persons saw the race. The day and the
track were perfect.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-08-25
Great salesman Dead.

CHICAGO, August 24.-samuel ROsen-
baum, one of the best known dry goods
salesman in the west, committed suicide
at his residence this morning, by shooting
himself in the head. ROsenbaum was
phenomenal salesman, his sales frequently
aggregating a million dollars year.
Grief at the death of his wife and daughter
unbalanced his mind and impelled him to
the rash deed.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-08-25
THE PROGRAMME
For the Bicycle Races at the Coming
state Fair

For the Bicycle Races at the Coming
state Fair.
Following is the programme for the bi-
cyc!e races at the Wheeling State Fair:
FIRST DAY.
Grand parsds of sll Wheeling and visit
iog wheelmen.
Halfmile Safety race.
Half-mile Tandem race.
One mile Ordinary race.
Open only to those who do not enter In
the second day 8 races.
SECOND DAY.
Two mile Ordinary, open to all riders.
One mile Ordinary, for the State cham
piOnship.
Half-mile Ordinary, for boys Is years
old and under.
There will be fine medals provided as
prizes for all the races. Further details to
be arranged az the meeting Of the club on
Tuesday evening next.
Riders desiring to enter any of the races
should send in their names promptly.
New headquarters is being rapidly put
in shape, and will prove a great attraction
to the members Of the club.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-08-25
MASONIC.

come a source OF much pleasure and great
satisfaction to the members of the fratern-
ity, not only in the city, but also OF many
Masons who reside in the adjoining States.
Daring cur visits to many sections of Ohio
and West Virginia. the past year, many
congratulations were expressed toward the
REGISTER for its enterprise in this particu-
lar, as it imparts much valuable infOrma-
ton to many OF the Masonic brethren who
were formerly residents of this city, Ard
who are interested in knowing the doings
of the Masonic bodies here week after week.
But Wheeling Mssons do all congratulate
the SUNDAY REGISTER more especially for
the publication the past two sabbaths of
the history of Ohio Lodge, No. !,
from its organization in 1915 to and
including the year 1870, and it is hoped
that every Mason OF the city and yicinit
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-08-25
JUNIOR o. U. a. N.

TIE State Council of West Virginia,
Junior Order United American Mechanics
will meet in New Msrtinsville Tuesday,
September 3rd, and from present prospects
this will be large meeting.
The order numbers nearly 700 members
and seventeen councils. There wac one
new council Instituted during the last
three months, aud the prospects are very
bright for having membership Of 1,500
before the terms of the present State Off
GERS ere out.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-08-25

AYERS SARsAPARLLA, by purifying
and enriching the blood, improves the APP
petita, aids the sssimilative process,
strengthens the nerves, and invigorates the
system. It is, therefore, the best and
most thoroughly reliable alternative that
can be found for old and young,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-08-25

A SU,mEE Of boys placed bombon the
track in a railroad shop ct Louisville and
thres men we're fatally injured by the ex-
plosion. Itisa libel on Kentucky whisky
to say that it is conducive to the prOdue'
ton Of young devils like these.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-08-25
An Uusophistica,sd Ed'''
RAJ Bluff (Ccl >'

One Of our exchanges spelS' % IA,
merry store kept By very e-'.-- -
and says the editor was s''''-'1 I'D
stocking up. The editor a7' D, m +. Il,
so astonished in his born Oh, ..,tss,
when the paper came out, TO l-s. s.-l -
Iinery lady and have he5 s ...i ri. l.si
the brow with an umbrella Ia tel !
was a lisr and that che "ol' ,.. Va. y
wife He didn't know wha: '- -'. va az
at. and he had to read the l.' rid
hundred times to gee i there
spiteful in it,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-08-25
Notes..

Wheeling Commsndery No. l, K. T.,
will hold their monthly conclsve on Mon
day evening, and there will be work in
the several orders. Also report will be
made at that time on the pilgrimage 10
Washington next October by the commit
tee. As the Sir Knights are very much
interested in the Triennial very large
turnout will be had at this conclave.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-08-25

SOMETIME ago the REGISTER called
special attention to the hOrrid condition OF
the Paxton Fountain, and that instead Of
a thing Of beauty 10 was rapidly becoming
a monument Of disgrace 20 the city IN
whose hands it was placed by the gener-
osity Of a public spirited man. Yesterday
the fountain was examined. The result Of
the examination viii be found detailed
elsewhere. Suffice is 20 say that at the
lowest estimate $500 will no more than
put the fountain in repair. In its present
state the fountain is simply q nuisance.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-08-25

TIT is au,houtatyely announced tha'
Mr.. MATHEW QUAY and his able bench
man Ny. GARRISON viii soon bless Wheel
ING with their sweet scenedt presence. The
occasion will be "a conference with Gen.
NATHAN Gorr aud Others Of the faithful
on the Yves, Virginia political situation.
Well. De- them come Wheeling will do
her best to entertain them. All we ask is
that Nr. CLAREsoN viii bring along his
bsadsmaa's axe, ard Mr.. QUAY his
..,,aile5 hand Otherwise, Wheeling
will feel slighted. and may not arise 70 the
true dignity Of the occasion.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-08-25
KNIGHTS OF HONOR.

Alpha had a fine meeting Wednesday
evening last, and on Wednesday evening
coming there is expected roomfnll of the
brethren, for Brother Metzner will enter
tain those who are present with rich treat,
consisting of a lecture and stereoptican
views, preparations having been made on
an extensive sale for this purpose.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-08-25

GENERAL LEGTndE has taken digni-
6sd bat somewhat hasty departure from
Port Au Prince, and the Haytian war Is
over. Il is well that the contest ended
lust as it did. Matters were. in sueh a
state that they couldn't have continued
much longer without blOodshed.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-08-25

YESTERDAY was q hard day for West
Virginia attorneys. One was run over by
a wagon, and another 6ned and impris'
one5 for contempt OF court. Il is q long
lane that has no snags in IL.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-08-25

Ayers Hair VigOr restores color and vi
tality to weak and gray hair. Through its
healing snd cleansing qualities, it pre-
vents the accumulation of dsndruff and
cures all scalp diseases. The best hair
dressing ever made, and by far the most
economical.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-08-25
A Chance for Electricity to Work.

NEW YORK, August 24.-To-day the
half.drunkeu wife of Shoemaker John
Lynch passed out past the bench where
he was cobling intent on getting a drink.
The husband protested, the wife sneered
and proceeded and Lynch shot her on the
spot. She will die.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-08-25
rHE MANUAL TRAINING SCHOOL
PROJECT.


Why should Council at IFS next session
not turn over the old court house property
to the Board Of T. iucation, to be used for
educational purposes There has been a
volume said upon this subject, not word
Of which has been adverse 10 the REGIS
rER's proposition to erect upon this valuable
property The Wheeling Manual Training
school. What would the city gain by sell
ling the property at less than half its
value. for it could get no more2
oar public schools are crowed and we
shall soon be compelled to erect q new
ahool in any event. Why, therefore,
should We sell The excellent property We
have for much less than its cost and buy
m inferior property Tor probably twice the
cum we would receive for that which is
now lying idle on our bands? It would
os the worst Siad Of policy. It would be
simply ridiculous.
As to the Manual Training School prop
osition, what can be said against ii?
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-08-25

WHEN william MALONE RECEIVERS from
the political cyclone on election day he
viii be sadder bat probably not a
WISE. man
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-08-25

THE proposed flint glass combine seems
10 have trouble in combining. The nston
viii survive, however.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-08-25

UNCLE SANS lone revenue cutter seems
70 be Rushing things in BehriDg Sea.