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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-08-23

he had heard Rev. Mr.. Page as often in
the course of year as he heard Rev.
Mr.. Locke. For this reason he was held
to be little better than an intidel by
North and South church people alike.
He was often blamed to his face, and he
ALWAYS admitted that the censure was
deserved He always admitted every
thing-Hiram Gates-for that was his
name-was by all accounts the meekest
man since Moses. He was as harmless as
the flower of the field. In his humble
way-which was much humber than
any other way | ever heard of-he ex-
emplifed nearly all the Christian Writ
ues.
1t CHANGED that in the early spring
Hiram fell III, and Ii was soon matter
of current report that he would not re-
cover. have observed that in the
country no sick person is ever expected
to live, and naturally, in the case OF Ill
Gates, who had never looked robust,
the prophets croaked with confidence.
When the local physician became con-
WINGED that Hiram was beyond the
reach of juniper tea, he mentioned the
fact to Rev. John Page, and he added
that if Mr.. Page intended to call he
would better do so at once because the
delay Of few days might make an
eternal difference in the climate OF
Hiram. Rev. Mr.. Page called imme-
dIately and asked Hiram whether he
proposed to die unrepentant. Hiram
replied that he would be sorry to do
such thing II Mr.. Page had any OBJ
lection. but that he did not know what
TO repent Of.
Mr.. Page was shocked. He was an
earnest man, full of fervidobellef, and
nothing on earth could have prevented
him from doing his full duty by Hiram.
He presented the case to the sick man
on strict doctrlnal lines; but Hiram out
of the depths OF lifelong humility con-
fessed that he did not know what his
visitor was talking about.
The visit occurred on Tuesday. On
Friday Hiram was reported to be sink
ing fast, and on Saturday evening Rev.
Mr.. Page was informed that the end
had come. The case seemed to him TO
involve sad but valuable lesson, and
in the line Of his duty he felt obliged to
make some guarded illusions in his SER
mon to the sultry discomforts awaiting
unrepentant sinners.
There was ten times the usual COM
ment on the church steps that noon.
and by evening much OF the North
church flock, too, had heard where Hi
Gates had been located. Party lines
were instantly drawn sharply, and even
those North church people who had al
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-08-23
KNIGHTS GOLDEN EAGLE.

Like a great wave across the land and
sea are the Knights Of the Golden Eagle
principles and doctrines hurled with
lightnig-like rapidity into every State
and Territory of the Union. Within
our gates stands brilliant array OF tai
ent who are pushing our noble order
onward, like a mighty army, gathering
into our brotherhood bright and in
telligent class of recruits. Our order Is
attracting attention from those who are
seeking benevolent and charitable in
stitution, where If incapacitated by the
uncertainties of life, they can rely upon
receiving attention at the hands OF a
most benevolent order.
Having thus noticed the basis OF our
order and the ends it aims to attain,
are the reasons Of the growth OF the
order so rapidly. BenevoeDce is a
working virtue of Eagle Knighthood.
1t is not another name for charity any
more than charity is another name for
friendship. 1t is something different
from either, though partaking OF the
nature OF both. Benevolence Is friend =
ship and charity incarciating themselves
in deeds. 1t is virtual linking heart
and head together in efforts for an
others good. These virtues must speak
out in bene6cent deeds or they them
selves must cease to be. For this rea-
son, if for no other, Knights of the
Golden Eagle is ever persistent, consci-
entious, and faithful, speaking encour-
aging words and doing helpful deeds.
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ways been secretly In doubt about HI
were now a unit for his salvation. The
case was here further complicated by
the discovery that HI was still alive.
When the facts became known about
twenty-five women of 'Grimesville de-
termined to be the first to carry re-
port Of the sermon to Mr.. Gates, and
hear what Hiram had to say about II.
The consequence was that there was
something like a reception at the house
Of the sick man on Monday afternoon.
hi was feeling so much better that he
conversed with the visitors, and lis
tened with gentle interest 20 q revised
and enlarged version OF the sermon.
They drew it very strong indeed. BY
their account 1t appeared that Mr.. Page
had added new and ingenious torments
to a place which he had often pictured
IN terms which left little TO be desired,
and that he had announced Hiram's ar
rival with the easiest Of confidence.
~ think / should like 70 see Mr.. Page
again." said Hiram when there was .
lull In the tale Of horror.
No less than dozen Of Hiram's visi-
tors dropped in on Rev. Mr.. Page that
afternoon 70 tell him that hi Gates
wanted to call him TO account for that
sermon. Mr. Page was seriously dis
turbed. he had not looked for so sud-
den and definite an application Of his
words. It must be confessed that be
had some misgiYings when he presented
himself at the Gates house on Tuesday.
Hiram was much approved in appear
anee and vas able 70 talk faeely. he
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-08-23
SHIELD OF HONOR

Zane Lodge No. is still holding the
lead in the ranks of the Shield OF Honor,
and every meeting night new accessions
to it's ranks are added, and by their
efforts it has become one Of the strong
est organizations In the State. Great
interest is taken by every member Of
the order, and if the attendance OF Its
members continues In proportion to the
increase of membership they will be
compelled to seek more conspicuous
quarters, or erect meeting place OF
their own. There are three lodges OF
this order in the city, and they all show
a very large increase of membership,
and each lodge is straining every effort
at their command to get the lead Of
membership of the order in West Vir-
GINA.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-08-23
KNIGHTS OF HONOR.

Again Alpha had good representa-
tive of it's members at its meeting on
Thursday evening, and much enthu-
siasm was shown by the brethren about
the proposed outing they were to hold
with their many friends at Wheeling
Park in the near future, and which they
will announce shortly by advertisement
in the REGISTER, giving the particulars.
A good committee Of workers have the
affair in charge, and they will no doubt
make it a success. The committee is
Joseph Wiesgerber, ]. q. McFadden,
W. w. Ripley, William A. Stoetzer,
T. A. Hall, Cephas G. Davis, John
Brown, aud Porter Smith.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-08-23
Must Have Been SCARED White.

WILMINGTON, n, c., August ga
most remarkable balloon ascension was
made yesterday afternoon at summer
resort fifteen miles below Wilmington.
Charlie Williams, negro, helper to the
aeronaut, became entangled in the guys
to the balloon just as it was ready for the
ascension. While struggling to release
himself the balloon suddenly shot up
ward leaving the professional aeronaut
on the ground and carrying the terrified
negro to a height Of 5000 feet. The
balloon fell mile away and it was sup
posed that Williams had been killed,
but Just before reaching the ground he
succeeded in disentangling himself from
the ropes, jumped away and escaped IN
hurt.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-08-23

fairly took the ministers breath away
by thanking him cordially for the ser
mon.
Mr.. Page attempted to explain that
the sermon was not so personal as
Hiram had supposed, but he noticed
evidences Of disappointment In the In
vaIid's face. and desisted In bewilder-
ment. Hiram thanked him again, and
Mr.. Page took his leave, resolved 10 say
nothing more in public about hi Gates
future.
But this was not to be. Before the
week was over there was q genuine
church war in Gainesville. Rev. Mr..
Locke had prepared a sermon In answer
to that OF his brother across the way.
He had, and 1t was wonder. The joys
of Paradise had never appeared so pre-
cious to his readers before. he pictured
a place where almost everybody could
have a good time, and he showed Ill
Gates-not by name, OF course. but oy
unmistakable implication-in promi-
nent position and surrounded by iuxur-
les which the members of the South
church-by implication again-might
fail to gain. =.
His discourse was widely reported
through the town and IL stirred the soul
of Rev. Mr.. Page beyond endurance.
On the following Sunday he showed
conclusiyely that the abode OF the unre-
pentant sinner Chi Gates was even
more literally supplied with the ma
chinery OF general discomfort than peo-
pie commonly supposed.
In two weeks time, when 1t seemed
that nothing could be added to either
picture, Hiram was well enough TO go
to church. he went to see Kew. Mr..
Page, and listened to discourse which
made everybody's hair curl but mis-. A
week later he heard Rev. Mr.. Locke,
and he confessed afterwards that while
the sermon was good In Its way, II
lacked the convincing force he had
noted in Mr.. Pages effort.
but don't suppose l mean to hsar
down hard on you," said hi to Rev. MI
Locke. "You think Pm goin' to De
saved but we won't let a little differ
ence In opinion like that stand In the
way Of our beln' good friends"
And still he wouldn't repent. Mr..
Page had strong hopes, but they were
repeatedly blasted ahd he was complied
to send Hi to the place which Hamlets
father was forbidden to speak OF. And
Mr.. Locke, though he couldn't help
feeling that Hiram had used him badly,
was committed irrevocably TO the theory
OF bliss unspeakable.
Hiram was deeply grieyed to have
been the cause Of so much rancor. He
did everything which his limited inge-
nuity could suggest to patch up the dill
ficulty, but failed lamentably, and was
nearly made III again by the mental
strain of the conflict that was waged
about him. One Sunday In July he took
his accustomed seat in Mr.. Lockes
church-for he still attends both with
strict impartiality-andb bowed his head
humbIy while his ear was attentive to
the sermon.
"He that is OF proud heart stirreth
up strife" read Pastor Locke as his
text. Hiram's head sank lower, and he
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-08-23
1. o. o. +.

Last Wednesday night Wildey Lodge
No. 2, /. o. O. f. Daughters of Rebekah,
met In their hall, corner Twelfth and
Chapline streets, in regular session and
transacted a great deal Of business.
This lodge is booming. Three more
candidates had the degree conferred
on them at our last meeting and there
are more applications in for member
ship. There was very good turnout
of the members, and as this lodge is yet
in its snfsncy, the members are going
to give q grand entertainment in the
way Of advertising Itself. The Commit
tee on Entertainment have been hard at
work for several weeks and has got
about everything in shape for the occa-
sion, and a very good programme has
been gotten up. 1t will be . grand
treat for those who attend.
In connection with the above there Is
a great competition among the different
/. o. O. F. lodges in the city for fine
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covered his head with his hand. When
the services was over he lay In wait for
Rev. Mr.. Page.
i've seen the need OF repentance, J"
said he. IL am man with a proud
heart, The Bible says so, and II must
be true. It's my proud heart that has
stirred up all The strife in this town,
and / repent it, repent as much as
you think is necessary.
Rev. Mr.. Locke had accomplished a
conversion IN a way that had been far
from HIS intention.
There is still war In Grimesville, but
the lines have been shifted. Pastor
Page paints pictures that are the de-
light OF the faithful, while Pastor
Locke, though somewhat handicapped
by his previous utterances, has managed
to discover narrowing possibilities 10
the future OF those who repent In the
wrong place. HOWARD FIELDING.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-08-23

Secretary Geo. B. Crawford, of the
Society OF the Army of West Virginia,
has issued the following order, dated
Wheeling August 90:
1.-THE Sixth Annual Reunion OF the
Society of the First West Virginia Vol
unteer Infantry, will be held in the
city OF Of Martins Ferry, Ohio, in con-
nection with the Twelfth West Virginia
Infantry and Carlin.s Battery 3D."
Tuesday, October 9Th, 1891.
"You are cordially and earnestly re-
Quested to be present and participate
in the exercises. At the close of the
business session of the Society, there
will be Camp Fire, around which each
and every comrade'is expected to
gether, where the song and story will
renew and strengthen the bonds OF
Fraternity and Patriotism.
''Yours Fraternally,
geo. B. CRAWFORD,
Corresponding and Recording Sec
retay."
By order of Executive Committee.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-08-23
TURNED QUIZ TO GRASS.
TIE STORY CT A NAN WHo WAS SLOW 10
REPENT.
Eow Biram Gates, Of Grimwvills Being Of Proud
Hear, Stirred Up Extraordinary Strife Be-
tween Two Local DiylnsS
[coPYRIGHTED.l

There are two churches in Grimes
vile. They stand facing each other, by
the road which leads from the village
to the cemetery, and are thus compelled
to view such professions as pass along
the inevitable way, from opposite sides,
Gainesville is a church-going place,
as almost everybody can be found on a
Sunday forenoon, In one or the other OF
these houses Of worship; but the two
flocks are severely separate, in spite OF
their propinquity. When the services
are all over at the same time, and re-
turning worshipers OF different creeds
mingle on their way home, it is not
considered good form to show much
cordiality, but rather each treats the
other as one who has been detected In q
questionable proceeding.
There was, however, man In Grimes
vile whose attitude toward the two
churches was one Of absolute imparti-
atty. 1 do not mean to imply that he
never went to church at all; on the con-
trary he rarely missed Sunday. But
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-08-23

escape the revelationsof that desperate
should he fulfill his threat"
In a flash of recollection Flint remem-
bered the startled look that had come
into his assailant's eye after they had
clinched. 1t was the same man who hao
too late realized that his antagonist was
not Fowler. Thank God! you are for
ever safe from any exposure from that
man." he said gravely, land the name
Of Fowler has never been known In San
Francisco save in all respect and honor.
1t is for you to take back-IearleSsiy
and alone"
She did, but not alone, for she shared
it with her husband. Strand Magazine
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-08-23
The French Pleased.

PARIS, August 22.-Great satisfaction
is expressed at Queen Victoria's gra-
ciousness to Admiral Gervais. The
Lberte says: 1.-THE reception Of the
French fleet by the English people,
Queen and authorities surpasses in point
of cordiality and kindness all the prom
ises Of the programme. Several foreign
writer's insinuate feeling Of constraint
on the part of England as though the
task Of receiving the French visitors
was a forced one. II that were so 1t
would be an act Of homage to French
preponderance."
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-08-23
Asserting His Rights.
chicago 7fm>s,

"That's exactly what came here for
this evening, Miss Mildred"
The young man laid aside his hat,
cane and gloves. =.
That's exactly what I came In for,"
ne repeated, possessing himself OF her
hand. Il want you for my wife,"
"You might have saved yourself the
trouble, Mr.. Fairball," exclaimed the
girl, 81 shall meyer marry you"
Another word OF back-talk Ike
that" said the young base ball umpire,
quietly but firmly passing bis arm about
her waist and pulling her head down on
his shoulder, twill cost you S25."
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-08-23
GOOD TEMPLARs.

On Last Thursday evening, Nail City
Lodge No. 1l2, l. o. of G. T., gave an
enjoyable entertainment and reception
to the members and friends of the order,
quite a large number Of ladies and gen.
tlemen being present. The early part
Of the evening being spent in reading,
recitations and vocal music. At the
close Of the programme refreshments
were served by the lady members of the
lodge, and at a seasonable hour all ad-
journed to their homes, we'll pleased
with the exercises.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-08-23
Sims Escaped but Two Others Were Killed

MOBILE, ALA, August 22.-Robert
Sims indicated for illicit distilling, was
arrested on Wednesday by United States
Marshal, w. c. Stribling, and a posse,
twenty miles from Bladon Springs,
Choctaw county, Ala. After having de-
fed Stribing when that official came
along, Sims refused to move, so he had
to be carried by the posse to the wagon.
He was taken TO Bladon Springs. There
last night his friends came to his rescue
and fight took place, in the midst OF
which Sims escaped. In the melee DR..
A. B. Pugh, Of the posse, and son OF
Sims, were killed and brother OF Sims
was fatally wounded.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-08-23
canadian Papers Confiscated.

SAULT STE MARIE, Mich, August 90.
Canadian papers have been publishing
lottery advertisements and sending
large numbers to subscribers. The Post
Office Department has ordered the open
ing, examination and detention Of all
Canadian papers containing such adver-
tisements. Pursuant to this order the
postmaster here has detained the To-
ronto Mail, Empire, Nelos and the Otta-
wa United CdnddtGn The order has
been given to other Offices, and gener-
al war seems to have been inaug drated
against Canadian papers containing the
Objectionable matter.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-08-23

P. G. collar, which is to be presented to
the lodge selling the most tickets for
the entertainment by Wildey Lodge.
Those wishing to buy tickets can also
confer a favor by purchasing from a
friend belonging to one Of the said
lodges. The collar will be on exhibit
tion in one Of our prominent business
places next week and up TO the time OF
entertainment, which will be Wednes-
day night, September Q, where all can
see L.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-08-23
Retaliating on China.

LONDON, August 22.-The British
Government has Notified the Govern
ment Of China TINT from this time forth
no British officers will be allowed to
serve in the Chinese navy. The British
Government has taken this step on &C
count of the refusal OF the Chinese au-
thorities to furnish an explanation Of
the insult Of q Chinese officer in hauling
down the flag Of Admiral Lang, while
that British officer was in command OF
the Chinese Northeast Squadron, at
Hong Kong, In 1890.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-08-23
The Mouth of the MISSOURI.
Ksnssy's Beskig

Algie-Whst an unromantic girl Miss
Choteau Isl She shocked me terribly
last night.
Charlie-Indeed! How was that?
Algie-At parting ! asked her for
little kiss. and she said that she came
from st. Louis aud her mouth wasn't
built for little Kisses.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-08-23

BoILs and Plmples and other affec-
lions arising from impure blood may
appear at this season, when the blood Is
heated. Hoods Sarsaparilla removes
the cause Of these troubles by purifying,
vitalizing and enrIching the blood, and
at the same time 1t gives strength to
the whole sytem.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-08-23

Teacher I'm the Geography Glass;
Where is Wales?
Bright BOy-In the sOup.-Ltfs.
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Health is Wsa'lH&,

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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-07

feet. For months he studied political
economy as Zealously as he studied law;
night after night he read speeches and
wrestled with statistics and government
reports, and the result was that he entered
congress as well equipped On finance and
tariff as any man in it.
He entered it young. too, being but
thirty-two years old when elected in 1876.
Thereafter he served continuously seven
terms, except that near the close of the
Forty-eighth congress his seat was award
ed to a contestant, as Major McKinley's
majority ''on the face of the returns" was
but eight. He entered the army young
also, enlisting as private in the Twenty
third Ohio (R B. Hayes regiment at the
age of seventeen. He came out a captain
in September, 1865, receiving the rank Of
major by brevet. In Virginia, in 1864, he
served some time as aid to General Crook,
and with marked ability. He was born at
Niles, O., Feb. g. 1874, and his first Office
was that Of prosecuting attorney of Starke
county, o., in 1921.
Unfortunately for his social life in Wash
ington, Mrs, Mckinley is an invalid, yet
his devotion to her is one Of the most pleas
ing features of his life They usually oc-
cupy rooms in a modest hotel, and he does
his work where he can go to her at any
moment, usually spending all his leisure
time by her side. He made but little
money before entering congress, and con-
sequently there is truth as well as point in
the remark of a colleague that his life is
very economical as well as political and
poiiticO- economical.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-07

Potomac. Tine twenty-second annual re
union of the society will convene in that
city on the Sd of July. Following the bust
ness meeting of the general society and the
several corps societies will come excursions
to Niagara, trips on the lakes and rivers
and a public meeting. General II. w
Slocum will be the orator, and Colonel
George A. Marden the poet Of the occa
sion.
This society has large membership, and
its meetings are well attended. Any sol
der who served in any Of the armies east
of the Alleghenies ia eligible to member
ship. The object of the organization is
social and fraternal, to cherish old memo
ries and associations, to perpetuate the
name of the Army of the Potomac, and to
collect and preserve the records Of its strug-
giles and achievements. Several of the
corps societies are preparing material for
corps histories.
General Selden Connor, of Maine, is the
president of the society for 1901. The
other officers are General Horatio G. King,
corresponding secretary; Colonel Samuel
TruesdelI, treasurer, and General George
II. Sharpe, recording secretary.
A company of distinguished soldiers will
be present at Buffalo President Harrison,
Secretary Proctor and Secretary Tracy are
expected to honor the occasion, and the
prominent veterans of the society who
probably will join the ranks again and
touch elbows on parade and in the ban
guet hall are Generals Fitz John Porter,
Sickles, Howard, Parke, Doubleday, Rob
inson, Newton, Butterfeld, McMahon,
Pratt, Horace Porter, Veazey, Fairchild,
Webb, Chamberlain and others.