Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-03-03
KERMOISE MONEY.
THE CITY HOSPITAL GETS OVER FOURTEEN
HUNDRED DOLLARS.
A Most Successful Afair-A Movement on Foo
Fer Another Presentation for the Benefit Of
Eugene Muhlaman.

The three performances OF the Ker-
noise recently given at the Opera House
were probably the most successful affairs
in the aid Of charity ever given in the
history of the city. Itwas thought last
wear when the net receipts were little
over 81, 100 that il was doing remark
ably well, but this year the receipts
were still more gratifying. AT a meet
ing of the Woman's Hospital Association
held at the Y. NJ. c. A. building yester-
day afternoon, the exact net receipts
were read as 81, 416.95, which is quite q
tidy sum for the Hospital. Prof. Speedy
will be forwarded a check for S342. IS.
The sum Of S23S was made on the pro-
grammes.
a neatly worded letter was received
by the Association in the shape OF a
formal request that the Kermoise be re-
peated as testimonial TO the hunfortu-
nate fireman, Eugene Muhlman, who
suffered such severe injuries at the
Donaldson-Lewis fire on Sunday, while
the conscientious and heroic dis
charge OF his duties. The movement
was started by City Clerk Thoner, and
is most commendable one, and will
likely meet with the most hearty sup
port. The letter was signed by City
Clerk Thoner, Chief of Police Robert
McNichols, Chief of Fire Department
Frank j. Healy, Fire Clerk, w. h. Fee.
The letter was referred to the Enter
tainment Committee Of the Woman's
Hospital Association which met directly
after the session of the latter for the
express purpose of considering. Unfor-
tunately there was not a quorum pres
ent, although all on the scene seemed
fayorably disposed. A meeting will be
held this forenoon at II o'clock at the
home of Mrs. Joseph Speidel TO discuss
the feasibility Of the plan.
Prof. Speedy before leaving town
gave the ladies to understand that II
any subsequent productions of the ker-
noise were given he should claim % per
cent. of the receipts, just the same as
though he were here. While he did not
state any special reason for the claim,
ii is inferred that he has a copyright on
certain, if not all OF the dances. or per-
haps on the Kermoise as a whole. Be-
fore giving another OF the productions
it is the purpose of the ladies to seek
legal advice in the matter, to see TO
what extent their liability rests in this
regard.
II it can be arranged satisfactorily to
give the Eugene Muhleman benefit, it
will be a rousing success. AT meeting
Of the Police Committee, next Friday
night, all the members of the police
force will likely be given authority to
dispose of tickets for the benefit, and
these, together with many other willing
hands, will more than pack the Opera
House.
At the meeting of the Hospital Assoc
iation yesterday vote OF thanks was
extended to the Entertainment Com
mittee for their able ana triumphant
efforts in behalf OF the hospital.
Rev. DR.. SwOpe, who was present,
suggested that some day in the next
two weeks be set aside for the recep-
ton of all physicians within radius Of
fifty miles. The visiting medical fra
ternity is to be carefully shown through
out the building, given lunch at the
building, and Hospitality treated
throughout. The date for the recep-
ton has not yet been fixed.