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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-22
Miss Nlather,. Eogacfm,nt.

Reserved s,sts will be put on sale at
HOUSES music store this morning for the
appearance of Margaret Mather at the
Opera House, Monday evening OF course
there will be a rush for seats and those
who want good ones should go as early a.
possible. Miss Mathers will be seen here
in Gretchen" for the first time, although
msny people would prefer TO see her il
Romeo and Jaliei" or the Honeymoon, &"
as they give her better opportunity to dis
play her talents Miss Msther has been
greeted by crowded houses all week in
Pittsburg, and Wheeling people will well
come her warmly.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-22
w,,besof cigar Manufacturers.

NEW YORK, February 2l.-The National
Cigar Manufacturers are in convention
here. They have declared for bankruptcy
law; have fixed trade credits and discounts
at four months, per cent of, aud have
decided thst jobbers' brands, unless TIE
labels be their property, shall revert to the
manufacturers. They demand that the
iuport stamp on foreign cigars shall he
abolished. and that uniform tariff of 30
cents pound be levied on sll imported
tobacco.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-22
The Lecture Course.

As an indication Of what may be expect
cd at the Opera House the last five nights
o! next week, the following ia printed from
the New York World: "Donsld Downie's
illustrated lectures at the Union Square
Theatre have grown rapidly in public ia.
vCr. II repeated his lecture upon Japan
last night before sn audience that occupied
the major portion of the house, and held
its attention throughout. The subject wss
a most interesting one, and Mr. DoWnie
did it full justice. The illustrations were
all oolored and particularly fine"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-22
HARRISON HURT.

The Damage By the Cold saaP Is Very
Great
S9ecs Telegram % the Register.
CLlBSss-sa W Va, February 2L-
Lastn r1, vas The col5ess Of the winter.
The Thermometer an Of to day registered
several tsVse below the lrs' Tg point
and tbs aelcury Is falling rapidly to-
nigh. Jls, before the cold snap d)wsrs
were il bloom ara trees we're budding and
leaving lt IS Gle general opinion that the
fruit crop is totally destroyed but it Is
thought Cha, the grain has rot been hurt
Toe damage Is very l4rgs aod caHno! be
sslma'ed
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West Virginia Pensions.
cisl Telegram to the Register.

5pecisl Telegram 10 the Register.
WASHINGTON, february Extensions
were granted to West VirgiDians to-day ss
folloss: Increase VIM. II. Glas, spen-
Ger Anthony, Smith Wicks, James Barton,
Pick Rare, jacob A. ConLelly, Littletoni
Obadiah Nichols, Charleston; Augustus j.
5. Weaver, Moolsville; EnsDusl Rowley,
Mseon City; Solomsn Wyckoff. Manning
tor; Jeremiah O. Gothsrd, Tylers. Re-
issue-Elias A. Thomas, Of Spolts Mills
John B. Upton, Of Salmon. Original
Wido1s-H II inuah. widow Of Iicbsrish
NJ. Turner, of Parkers6uTg.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-22
sERENE IN HANCOCK.

The Gold snsp Does Not Seem to Have
Hurt Them.
special TsssgTaHs 10 rhe ReciSssT.
NEW CUMBERLAND. February 21.-
None Of the crops appear to have been ser
iously damaged by the cold snap. Wheat
is too far advanced. Oaly an extremely
hard freeze could cause much injury now.
Fruits may have bsen hurt, but the gen.
eral impression alopg the river front is that
the injury is not Of serious importance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-22
Elixir of Dates

Is a combination OF the active properties
of dates, figs, prunes Gnd otner tropical
fruits. Its pleasant taste and beneficial
elects have rendered il immensely ropu.
lar. It cures habitual constipation, indi-
ges,ion. biliOusDess, sick headache, piles,
etc. Sold in so cent bottles by W. ".
Irwin. W. f. Williams, John Laughlin
and @. r. Gos;ze. J. T. GocdW & Co.,
and Logan & Co., Wholesale Ager's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-22
Oommsndsry InstslIed.

Wheeling COmmsndery No. 81, Patriotic
Sons of America, was installed at Enter
prise Hall, last night, by National Organ
izet W. ]. Stoner, Of Philadelphia. Twen
ty.four fully uniformed members were
prssert--a very excellent showing ON
cers we're elected a. follows: Commander
W. ". Rodgers; Lieutenant Commander,
Jos. L Dsgint. Scribe, s. d Hall; Porser,
L @. Gentber; Rector, F. WScsrd; In
spector, ]. A. Blowers; Guard, A ID. Arm
strong.
These officers will be installed this even
ing and the Commardery will make its
first appearance at to-dsy's parade.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-22
FRUIT SUFFERS.

Tue Coolest Nights OF the Winter at
West Alexander.
Seclal TtleerGra 10 ne RsciSter.
WEST ALEXANDER, PA, February 2l.-
The last two nights have been the cOldesi
OF the winter at this place. The Their
mOmeter has been several degrees below
the free zing point. Il ID not believed that
a great deal Of damage was dOGe TO wheat,
exceptin exposed and thiuly grown points.
All the fruit crops, however, have suffered
heavily, as the crops were all on. in bud.
The damage cannot be estimated at this
time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-22
BRIDGES SWEPT AWAY.

Heaviest Rainfall in Southern Ohio
Known for Years.
SPRINGFIELD, o., February 21.-The
heaviest rainfall known in years swept
over the lower part of the State, Wednes-
day night. Near Jackson, eighty miles
south OF here, two bridges on the Ohio
Southern rosd were washed out, and cul-
verts sic gone for forty miles.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-22

WASHINGTON, February 81. - The
President to-day cent the Ssnate the fol
lowing nominations: POstmsstert-Wes'
VIRGINIA - Samuel Fl. Hiegiubothsm,
Charleston. Peunsylvanis-John V. Mil
Ter, Lswisbure; VIM. A. kump, hanoyer
Andrew ]. Bingham, New Brighton Aoam
T. Tarr, West Newton; Valentine w. Me-
dear, Mehsny City; George r hoIgsn'
Obio-H. NJ Csrtmell, Springfield John
p Wolfe. Shelby; PhilO 3. Clark, Ports
roouth; Cbas. T. Baxter, MechaDicsburgi
lanes F. Ssrratt, Sleubenvi.le.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-22
pl.n. fnr Henry asorra.

NKw YoRS, February 21.-Henry
George will soon sail fer Australia to de-
liver a series Of lectures on his simple tax
svs.em. Daring his absence movement
,Sill be made 10 have him named as q can
didste for Mayor Of Eew York at the next
citv election. This is generally eonsid-
sred an effort to defeat the Tsmmsny hall
wng Of the Democratic party in New
York
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-22

The River Bottom Escape, Bot Hnl Crops
srr Nippcd
1.-l f. 10 .e Rs-sar
PAHsElsarE9 February 2l-Repor,s
have been received from various points
along .he Ohio all Elnswha rivers. TIE
dAnase by lhs freeze is believed to be
very great ol ihs rive, bottoms wheat
d generally Jar advanced and is no. much
hurt Oh ibe hllsil is d,arsnt and in
some localities - IS believed a third Of the
crop s gone Peaches, cherries. and other
small falts are bodly nipDed. Peaches
we're oui 10 t1.. bloom a. very msav
pisces. and ile buds srs au believed 10 he
Siiisd Another a'gi, OF re cold will
certainly inisl thewrk
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-22
a,d,opboSla At PArkersburg.

PARKERsBURG, W. Va, February 2l.-
4 peculiar case of hydrophObia is reported
here from Henderson. Miss Zona Burch-
fed while visiting friends in the East
nearly yesr sgO, was bitten on the sr@
by a msd dog. The wouud was csuierizsd
and she was under medical attention until
All fears were removed. Daring her III
ness no signs Of hydrOphobia were wit
messed. Three days ago she was taken
suddenly in and in 8 few hours became
much worse with all the symptoms oi
rabies. Her condition is critical.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-22
M, Plesl Pnesl

n, williams Iudian Pile Ointment IS
~ Iii sure cure for Blird, Bleeding or
I."b;ng % Piles ever discovered. 1t never
f.ils 10 cure old chronic Gases OF losg
standing.
iDr. williams Indian Pile OintntsDt
cured me sfter years Of suffering."
For sale at Logan Il Co =.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-22
Ohio What Not Much Hurt.

By Associated Press.
CLEVELAND, O., February 2l.-Ths
waeas crop in Northern Ohio has not suf-
fsrsd any By the cold wave which came
Yesterday. Reports received from various
points are to the effect that fruit has suf-
fsred more or less, bat unless the cold con-
tinues and is more severe, the damage
will not be serious.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-22
Rsctifying an Error.

oPttl1I. AttyIIIIf % WIt 1FtyE EaItI'
CHARLESTON, W. VA. February 2l.-
In Thursday mornings REGISTER, in refer
ring to Senator Morris remarks, an error
is made. 1t is due Senator Morris es well
as the reporter to say that the Senator did
rot make an Indecent" remark. The
word was written "indiscreet," which
makes considerable difference Sesa-
tor Morris is always gentlemanly in his
remsrks, snd the error is to be regretted.
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TOO MUCH EVIDENCE.

BIshop Dubs Found Guilty and suspended d
From Ohice.
CLEVELAND, February 2l.-The jury
in Bishop Dubs' caee returned verdict
at noon to-day.
He was found gully and was suspended
from ofice until toe meeting of the Cen
eral Conference, September, 1891, when
the cIse will be reopsnsd.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-22

VIZ have the satisfaction Of hfsIi'g ION 'iH
seversl sources that Dr.. Balls Cougu
syrup ia all it claims 20 be-s srnO'Is''
good preparation. r.,,on III.
ooh, il is excellent 10 have . eianl
.,reOgth,S T ard walk the earth ire free ;. God si
nsppy "sa,n, d bis teB.yehr rheumatism
ne DSI '.,ie ., ofs.lys,ion OIL. 25 cents.
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ALL But TEE PEACHES.

Jefferson County Crops Generally EIcape
Unhurt.
SPECIAL TteCram 10 ne Register.
STEUBgSvuLE, OHIO. February 2L-
I, ia not thOughs that any particular
damage has been done to fiuit or grain in
Jefferson county. Wheat is not seriously
hurt. bat Continuance Of the free ~ g
may iniure it seriously. The peach ercp
sc ffsred the worst, and in some lccaliee'
il is srsp0r;ei ruined.
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death OF nr,. Frank BlOdEett,

Spceidi TeSoTcl 70 ~ hfqlSief'
WESTON, ". VA, February 2l.-Mrs'
F. H. BlOdgett, wife Of DIR. Frank BlOd-
gett, a prominent railroad contractor, died
At her home here this morning ct three
O'Clock sfter short ill0ess. Her remains
we're taken to her parents home at O'gOod,
Indiana, for interment.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-22

'-' ''', Crop 90 wet1sl Damaged and
Worse Feared.
--.-l- .o The Register.
'' AAsuN,vuLE. W. Va, Fsbru-
---tfom what can be learned here,
IS l'' i,iursd by the freeze. Few
.,''s liye been received from the cOun-
'''k from ;hs river Peaches and
snail truits, which were far ad-
--''- To- budding, are believed to have
-,- ''-l's.y killed. Tonight the ther-
49,, q 5iA.lug and great damage is
49,. ,.sl. There is general alarm among
'-' ii1ers and f-n7t g-c,vsrs
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-22
FEARS FOX rHs NIGHT.
caauuusa Cold ,l.y Cause ,,s., Harm .,

Confined Cold 'Isy Cause Gr..t Harm, i,
Hsrk-l-f.
'ie-A l-.,s-i- .o .1e b sister.
AAAIiNs5rl5 W. Va, February 2I.-
No A'ea' i'Il'y spears b have been done
'a' Sasa. crop by las, nisbGs fre,z,. bu,
considerable apprehension is felt. L, has
remained cold a.l day and ia a few more
% -'-.' 's'''a' dauige may be done. Cher
...-, " ,-l '-'cle, seem 20 have suffered the
s,l'-'-' or a.l ihs small fruits, but the
IN 1 s' pressed ,ha. the injury to them
~ ~ -.., -'. '7 81 serious as 10 nov seems. II
IN rt ,'l continues, however, both crops
VIII o7 entirely ruined
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p,h,,o pn,Id,pr for Martln,bure

Special Telegram 70 the Register
WASHINGTON, Feb nary 2l.-Sanstor
Faulkner to-day passed the bill TO erect q
public building in Msrtiusburz. He got
i amended increasing the appropriation to
S105 OOO
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-22
Under the LRsh.

Was presented to another good audisnee at
the Grand last night. Mr.. Sanford is q
good actor, and his support is also good.
This afternoon there will be grand mat
inee for ladies snd children. Matinee
prices % and SOC; children l5c. Seats are
on sale at Weir's.
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DROPPED TWENTY DEGREES.

No serious Damage TO whsat. But Fruits
suffer.
3lee4sl Tsserom 10 ~ ReotStsT.
PIEDMONT, ". VA, February 81 -
The thermometer showed drop of twenty
degrees in temperature to-day. The charge
will probably be disastrous to all the
huit crops though peaches will suffer the
worst. Few reports have been received
from the surrounding country, and it is
impossible to estimsed the damage 10
winter wheat. The general impression is
that it will not be serious, though if the
cold weather continues any leogsh of
time, il msy be badly hurt.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-22
DIR. MAXwELL's CASE.

Toe Complications In Trinity Church IN
settled.
PrrsBURG, Februlry 2l.-The trouble
between the yestry OF Trinity Church and
its rector, the Rev. DR.. Maxwell, has not
We. been sol jasted. Mr.. Maxwell has
rented his present house for another year,
and will hold the vestry responsible fo-
the payment OF the rent. This the vestry
NAV refuse 10 do. and in that event they
will be sued by Mr.. MsxSel when the
lease exDires.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-22

10 have a wife or husband wish oso
bresth. All this msy he avoided oy nsisg
SO2ODONr. Ii is most agreeable 70 tns
taste, fragrant and healthful Is coniefs
comfor. upon its users, and prevents the
m ,ction Of unpleasant breath.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-22
Little Damage In Marshall.

AI-l TlI7II = = = llI0llTs
MoUNDsyILLE, W. Va, February 21.-
As far as can bs learned the cold Las not
seriously hurt the crops in this county.
Wheat is not dsmsged but some fear is ex-
pressed concerning the small fruits.
Peaches will be effected the most seriously.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-22
Starved To Death.

FORT WAYNE, IND, February 21.-
Samuel Bayless, who went twenty-one days
without food or liquids, owing 10 his in
ability 10 swallow because Of consumption
Of the throat, expired yesterday.afternoon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-22
Most pEM0RALIZINl

Of ell the outrsGea upon tie bailot vice, the
buying and selling Of votes and the use Of
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-22
pn,,onin thr Coffee Pot.

IRoY1og, o, February 81 Mrs. j. ID.
McIn;oah aod daughter. Of Pine Grove
were taken violently III this morning after
hreakfast. ami are in critical condition.
An examination Of the coffee pot revealed
the presence OF the poisou Rough on
Rats An attempt at murder Il sn7-
nected
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-22

crop is not su important product Of this
sectior, ard It alone OF the fruits MSS suffi-
ciently advanced 10 be buIt. A continued
cold snap my do considerable injury.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-22
SHUT OUT 1MPoRrED BEER.

The Buckeyes B,comiug Particular In
Their Drinks.
CNcINSArI, February 21.--John J.
Geehen, Assistant Food and Dairy Com
missioner Of Ohio, stated yesterday that
the Commission is now making investiga
ton and analysis which will probably re-
sult in the exclusion from this State Of for
eign made beers, on the ground that their
adulteration has become 80 marked as to
render them wholly unfit for consumption
The sales OF imported beer in this State
amount to about 81, 900, COO annually.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-22
THE MARKET STATUS.
Not Notable Increase In vOlrme, But
Uniformly Sound.

Uniformly Sound.
NEW YORK, February 2l.-R G. Dan u
Co.'S weekly review of trade saye: While
the prevailing impression in business cir
cles is rather lees orfdent than it was q
week ago there are several signs of i'm
provement. Wheat is a little stronger ard
without clearly defined reasons there is a
firmer tone in Eastern iron markets.
Wool sells slowly. Coal is very dull;
hardware, dull.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-22

LADIES who value q rtfised complexion
must use Pczzopis Povder-it produces a
sofi sDd beautiful skiD.
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Horsford's Acid Phosphate

Hysferia, and other diseases OF tue
nervous ~ stem.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-22

Black Gin for female complaints.
Black Gin for Bhght's disease OF the
kidneys.
Black Gin for hackachs-
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p,ta.a Fsra,oano,s Danger

SOFIA, February 2l.-Auother plot
sgainst the life of Prince Fs.dinand ia BE-
lisved to be on foot.
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LAwsCOUNIY WHEAT
seHoa,iy Hurt by The NippinE
Frost.
!. = -1'1rla y he Register.

-er''aa % The Register.
.,, S.'S' w Va, February 2L-The
81, ~ wave struck us last evening with
'' 'aAass in the temperature. The
a'ae'sr stood st 20 degrees above
.-,'s'en y seven O'Clock this morning, with
So ''-' OF snow. L. did very little dam
~ -''s7sr. The truis crops are all safe
x" peaches, and only those trees on
'l'a bills sre damaged, as they were
--' bloom. Whea. Is in ius condition
-'' noca damaged by this and recent
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LITTLE DAMAGE MARION.

Dnhori and Fruits Only slightly
Injured
''AAoNr, ". Va, February 2l.-Tbe
S7 30 fruit is this section is though.
light, and 20 far there hiss been
'4-ase to wheat whatever. The peach
Daily Republican., 1890-04-10

Is recoverable. not by the use Of mineral
sedatives. but by . recourse 10 efestual
tonic treatment. Opiates and the like
should only be used as auxiliaries, aud
then as spariugly ~ possible. Vigorous
nerves are quiet ones, and the most direct
way to render them so Ia to reinforce the
vital energies. That sterling invigorsnt,
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, will be
found all-suilieient for this purpose,
since II entirely removes impediments 4
to thorough digestion and assimilation
OF the food, so that the body 10 insured
its due amount Of nourieh mcnt, and con-
scquently Of stamina. Rheumatic ten.
deuclss and affections Of the kilLeys and
bladder are also counteracted by the Bit.
ters, which 10 besides . pleasant medlcIn.
al stimulant, Infinitely purer than the
raw excitants OF commerce, which react
injuriously upon the nervous systsm.
Daily Republican., 1890-04-10

Last evening 40 the clock pointed to
100 o'clock, Mr.. y. Reese Foreman aud
Miss Mary l.. Robinson. daughter OF Mr..
Edward Robinson, assistant superinten.
dent Of the car shops OF the Harlan and
Hol!ingsworth Company, were united IN
the holy bonds OF matrimony at the resi-
dence OF the brides parents, No. GIG w.
Filth street. The ceremony was OF the
Episcopaiian order and was performed
BY the Rev. David Howard, rector OF
Calvary church. Mi,s Gertrude Robin
son, sister Of the bride, was bridesmaid,
and little Lula Scot, a niecs wls maid OF
honor. Mr.. Penrose Foreman done the
honors as beet man. The happy coukle
received the congratulations Of their
numerous friends. The presents were
elegant, useful and numerous The faith
cr OF the bride In his usual thoughtful
ness presented the couple with very
substantial gilt, 10 the shape Of check
for snug sum. The rooms were we'll
filled with friends from Philadelphia and
Wilmington aud vicinity. Tho refresh.
ments were served IN abundance aud the
table was handsomely and attractively
decorated. The happy couple safter the
reception were driven out 10 their new
home near Elsemere.
Daily Republican., 1890-04-10

said that white he was not prepared 10
make speech. there was an inspiration
In the surroundings that impelled him to
say aomething. The scenes he had wit
messed during the afternoon brought 10
hie mind many Incidents that time would
not permit him to relate. he however
regretted that at the time OF the war lie
was too young to enter the ranks. He
then spoke OF the veterans on the plat.
form. and SAIL that he ever looked upon
them with the greatest respect, ard ap-
treciated them for the deeds they have
done In the past.
lie spoke OF tie Thousands OF foreign.
ers that are weekly coming to this coun.
try, aud said that II We wished to make
them good citizens We should meet them
with . school book.
Bishop Coleman was then called upon,
and in few words said he WAS a very
Interested spectator. He mad no idea OF
insking an address, as he had been heard
60 much that he thoug ht the people would
tire OF him. He related how this flrst
news OF Les surrender was received In
this city. At the timc OF the surrender
he was rector Of st. Johns Church, lie
was down town at tho time, and when be
received positive information Of the sur
render he hurried TO his church aud ssiz.
Ing the bell-r0pe rang the boil. In q
short time all tie whistles on the Brandy
wine were celebrating the event. Church
bells throughout the city we're rung, and
the city was wild with excitement,
Miss Emma Keim Z, cited Ellis Mothers
Songs" very nicely.
William d. Sparks, a 7o-year. old vet.
| Gran. made brief address, and the cxsr-
| cises were closed by tho girls singing
"My Heavenly Home"
Bishop Coleman moved that q vote Of
thanks be extended TO John X. Hartman,
the chairman, and the motion was
adopted.
The audience was requested to remain
seated until the school was dismissed,
and tlis was done 10 . manner that
showed the scholars were thoroughly
trained. The movements OF the girls
especially were very fine. At a given
signal from the teacher all sitting next the
Isle stepped out, and with another sig
nal came to an "about faoe" ard quietly
left the room. In less than five minutes
every scholar had passed out, and It
was done 30 noiselessly that q person
with hts eyes closed would not have
known they were leaving the room.
Upou reaching the street the toys an i
many Ct the girls ranged themeelyes on
The opposite side OF French street, wait.
Ing patiently In the pouring rain to see
the dag bcistcd TO its place at tho head OF
the pole on the roof. Some time was
consumed IN arranging tho halyards, but
at last everything was ready, when Wi.
liam d. Sparks aad William Mcclure,
two OF the Oldest members of smyth
Post, drew II up to Its place amid the
prolonged cheers Of the boys and the
ringing OF bell, In the Delaware Truck
house. 1t was All inspiring scene, and
the patriotism displayed by the scholars
ls . guarantee that the flag is sato in
their hands. and that when the men who
defended 1t have passed away their sons
and grandsons will bc ready to take theil
places. and If necessary yield up theii
lives 10 Its defence.