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The display of toll cts was without
question the finest ever seen IN this CITY
and of course was by all. odds the most
extensive. The principal charm OF the
event was after all the dancl> ng. While
hundreds of pretty girls and t. 'elr hand
some partners tripped the fa 1tastlc to
the perfect rhythm of Hands great
orchestra. happy papas and m. emmas
looked on from their seats in the bA 'cony
or, stage boxes. Dainty little feel, en-
cased in soft and elegant slippers, peep, ed
out from the folds of silk and SATIN :
tempting the merry muse to test their
powers of grace and endurance.
There was multitude of bright win
ming faces glowing with the hue of health
and the excitement and splendor of the
occasion. In the gallery we're many
spectators who gazed upon the scene in
wonder or with the eyes of envy, for the
delightful time in which they were for
some reason not permitted to take part.
A glance into the boxes revealed the
many prominent citizens, some promi-
nent members of churches which pro-
hibit dancing, watching the progress of
the dance or discussing the affair and in
dulging in mplimentary reference to
the elegance and elaborateness of the
ball.
1t was Kaleidoscope of hustle, talking,
dancing, promenading and feasting.
There seemed to be no detail lacking to
the perfect success of the undertaking.
The most ardent authorizations of enjoy
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-03-05

their grace and elegance and usefulness.
Theirs was not the glittering tinsel of the
show, but the solid worth of the most
valuable gem. 1t was in all truth most
remarkable occasion.
Its success far surpasses the sanguine
expectations of those who opened their
hearts and purses to the praiseworthy
enterprise. It was dream of loveliness
whose actually was too magnificent to
be real.
Every one was happy; all were fascin-
atel by the luxurious character Of the
affair in which each of the several hun
dreds beautiful women and gallant men
contributed to complete the gorgeous
and every-varying picture. 1t was the
realization of what the ideal ball should
be.
There was an air of gentility about it
which has never heretofore prevailed a
public ball in this city. While all those
who attended we're not of the aristocracy
yet they were people of intelligence and
good breeding, and we're just as much at
home and had just as good time as
those who have great deal more money
and are supposed to belong to the select
circle whose sacred portals are guarded
from the many who DO not move ~
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-03-05
INCIDENTS OF THE wHIT,L,

After the grand march when the boxes
filled up with the occupants, the scene
of beauty in the hall absolutely baffled
description. The vast interior Of the
Armory rather gloomy in its natural
state had been converted as by magi-
clans wand into bower of loneliness.
transcending all expectation.
On the stairs leading from the balcony
on of the ladies had narrow escape.
She was tripping up very lightly when
one Of her admirers in his zeal to assist
her accidently trod on her train. She
would have fallen backward but for the
presence of mind of her attendant who
caught her in his arms. The usual blush
es and apologies set matters right.
An amusing scene was witnessed in
one of the swells had evidently been ac-
customed to second-cla dancing and.
of course, was out of it. He would have
it, however, that he was right, much to
the annoyance of the ladies and one was
heard to remark, Gle is down on my
programme for waltz, too. What shall
l do?". It is safe to say that he didn't
havesthat waltz.
The ladies of the training school came
out in brave array and looked perfectly
happy, over the success of the ball.
Their efforts in behalf of the ball have
been arduous and increasing. They
have worked many hours day for
weeks past in assisting in the legion Of
details attendant at the ball. They de-
serve to have their names engraved in
gold before the world and here they are:
Miss Marion Hull of the yisi,irg
nurses, Association City, Superinten-
dent, Misses Emma Reynolds, Lily
Haywood, Florence Phillips and Bertha
Estes of indianapolis.
Those who witnessed the grand march
saw a sight to make the blood thrill
more quickly with pulsations of delight to
]inger in ones memory forever afterward.
Down the great hall they came in stately
measured tread, brave men by the side
: of beautiful women, as lovely as the
daughters of the gods, and each as fit to
be queen. To the right and left swept
the brilliant cavalcade, the air scintillat-
, ing with the, CLEAN of diamonds and
precious jewels, not brighter than starry
eyes that flashed gloriously. There was
sweep of silk and satin, the perfume Of
, thousands of blossoms. It was 1 scene
. TO make an artist rave.
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Ell. Alexander was lively.
julius Avendorph was SO sweet.
Gas. Stewart was everywhere.
Dr.: Dan. Williams enjoyed it,,
L. G. Davis didn't dance much.
One prominent Observation-Disclosures
careful to see that he was registered as
SINCE, though he had charming girl,
not his wife-with him. >-'. 1 ".a
Treasurer J. S. Madden in his evening
dress was one of the handsomest men in
the hall, and his keen. brilliant, dark
eyes missed not an iota Of the eceDe.
The floor managers made splendid
showing in the grand march and are to
be complimented on the gallant manner
in which they discharged their duties.
Julius Avendorph arrived just in time
to take part in the Virginia reel, but had
to drop out because his trousers were
creased 40 stiff he couldn't keep up with
the music.
The grand march was the most magni.
cent ever witnessed in the Armory and
will 20 down in the annals of society a
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-03-05

muslin directly into the lobby. Two
stalwart and polite policemen stood at
the place and helped the ladies to alight
Two more blue coats opened the
Armory door, and other of Chief Nc.
Claughry's men directed the arriving
participants where they should 60 to lay
off their coats and wraps before entering
the ball room.
A curious crowd, numbering several
hundred, mostly young girls, stood at
the edge of the canopy and peeped
through the sides at the elegant people.
Some of the crowd seemed to enjoy the
affair immensely, while others made
sport of the clcaks Of the ladies or re-
ferred to this or TINT gallant as dude in
a claw-hammer coat. Yet tho sight
seers appeared more deeply Interested
than they were willing to confess, for
they remained shivering in the cold I'M
til nearly midnight, and listened to noise
Of merrimeut within and the sweet
strains of the magnificent orchestra as il
was waited to them through the opsr
doorways. 1t was about 8 o'clock when
the first carriages reached the Armory
and for two hours there was u contiHu
GUS flow of handsome eQuipages, which
as the precious freight was deposited
drove away down Michigan avenue.
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in the recollection of the participants,
than this event.
1t was unparalleled in brilliancy and
splendor.
The sublime and noble object of the
occasion added to the enjoyment of the
festivities. Amid the scenes of revelry
there were tidings of great joy to hun
dreds of sick and suffering for the gen.
erous aid that would come to relieve
their distress and agony.
It was the first time that the graceful
and fascinating muse, Terpsichore, had
been made to do duty in the glorious
cause of humanity among the Afro
Americans of Chicago. This was the
first time that wealiA and culture had
publicly recognized that the highest pur.
pose of individual happiness is to make
happier and more comfortable the lot of
an unfortunate fellow-creature. Never
before had the great people, blessed with
an abundance of this worlds goods, been
willing to indulge in the frivolity of the
dance for the sake of sweet charity. It
was public testimonial to the fact that
goodness predominates and that even
that folly, the May waltz, which many
theologlans and church. members abhor,
can be turned to the service of right, and
act as ministering angel in the hour
of gloom and misery.
The Armory, freighted with the laurels
of magnificent entertainments, redolent
with the aroma Of the sweetest music,
the historic in the conventions that have
made statesmen and contributed to the
political history of our country, has
never been used for better purpose.
The impressiveness of former artistic
triumphs in the sphere of music and
oratory have paled into inslgnitcance
before the superb demonstration of The
Charity Ball. Thousands OF beautiful
women have graced the great hall with
their presence in the memorable past,
but their beauty was not enhanced by
the same marvellous elegance of costume,
the same poetry of motion nor the same
splendor of personal adornment, nor by
such richnes and costlines Of glitteripg
gems as at the Charity Ball.
There YVES a combination of coloring, y
rarity of taste and harmony of beauty
which words can not paint, nor the most
illustrious Inner convey to canvas.
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Chicago's Afro Americans have reason
to feel proud of their first Charity Ball,
not only because it was such positive
financial success, and served to show the
spontaneity Of their charity, but because
no other city could offer comparison
with US in the charms of its fair sex,
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ment of the bellies and beaus had come
to pass. 1t was not like the ordinary
hop at some private residence, where
the sel6shness of personal enjoyment
was not tempered by the knowledge that
the result of this dance would be some.
thing more than tired feet and weary
heads, but the benefcent hand of graft.
tude would fall upon them while they
slept and bless them for contributing to
the alienation of pain and distress while
pursuing their own pleasure.
1t was double purpose that actuated
the Charity Ball, and it brought with it
double satisfaction to the beautiful
woman and brave men who participated
in it,
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their particular set. Tue ABSENCE OF re.
straint and snobbishness was one Of the
most commendable features Of the even
ing. While it is true that the leaders
of society confined their attentions to
the friends with whom they are accus
toned to associate in society, they did
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-03-05
ARRIVING.
The Guests of the Evening as They En-
.ss. zs-s tered the Hall.

1t was an imperative rule Of the man
agement that all carriages with their
occupants must approach the Armory
from the north, and in leaving after the
ball to come from the south. This wise
and necessary precaution avoided all
confusion, and there was the utmost
good order in depositing the people at
the scene of festivities. A canopy was
spread over the sidewalk leading into
the ball, SO that the ladies' and gentle
men could step from their carriages un-
der this shelter, and walk on white
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-03-05

IN array of beauty, gowns and galIantry,
that has never before been equalled in
this city.
1t was treat worth going long Jour
ney to see, to witness the fair young
ladies slipping their creams and vanillas
with their gallant attendants to wait on
their every wish.
The executive committee did tre-
mendous amount Of work for the ball
and it is fitting that their names should
be recorded here, for be it known to all
men that glory is all these immortals get
DR.. D. H. Williams, P. R. Miller, James
S. Madden.
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not carry their exclusiveness to the ex-
tent of rudeness.
Every one was made to feel at ease,
and the reception committee performed
it's duties with rare tact and cleveness,
Probably the4y most interesting part OF
the ball to the ladies was to variety
and beauty of, the costumes.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-03-05
BETWEEN NUMBERS.

Bits CT Pleasantly Suggested Whiio The
Dancers Rested,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-09-01
HIGH DEGREE MASON
PASSES AWAY IN The DEATH OF JESSE
PURNELL, OF BELLAIR9.
Died az HaltPast Six O'Clock Last Evening"
Ian Highly Esteemed by All Who
Knew Him-His Great COlleC-
ton Of Coins.

A Past Grand Commander Of the
Grand Commandery of West Virginia
passed away last evening at half past
six o'clock in the death of Jesse Pur-
nell, about 4 mile west of Bellaire. He
had been afflicted for some time, but
only in the past five or six weeks has
his disease, that of the heart, taken an
aggravated turn.
The deceased had charge Of the 3. &
o. stock yards az Bellaire, and was
highly esteemed by all, who have ever
found him a warm friend and
true as steel. Mr.. Purnell al
ways took great interest in
Masonry, and was one Of the few in
this section who had acquired the thir-
ty-third degree. lie took this degree in
Boston last August. He was q mem
Der OF Ionic Lodge No. 423, OF Bellaire,
of Bellaire Chapter No. 107, Of Calvary
COmmandery, of ParkerSburg No B, OF
the Ancient Scottish Rite OF Cincinnati,
and the Mystic Shrine OF Pittsburg.
Mr.. Purnell, besides taking great In
terest inmaSonry, was also numiSma-
list of considerable renown,
be having one of the finest
collections Of coins in the
country. They embrace many rare
specimens, including many OF the
earliest dates most difficult TO obtain.
The collection is valued between So
COO aud $4,000.
The deceased was GO years of age,
and leaves a wife AID one son, about 30
years of age. He carried q life insur-
ance of $50, 900. The funeral will take
place tomorrow forenoon at 9 o'clock
at Bellaire, under the auspices OF the
MaSons, and tde remains will be taken
TO Parkersburg on the noon train over
the Ohio River railroad, being escorted
as far as BenwOod by committee OF
Nasons from Bellaire, after which the
Parkersburg brethren will take charge.
The burial service in Parkersburg will
take place on Saturday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-09-01

Mackinaw, where he will pass q few de-
lightful weeks of September.
Mrs. David kull and two grandchildren
left yesterday for Detroit, whence Mrs.
Kull will 20 70 Mt. Clemens. Mich, to join
her husband, whois there for his health.
Mrs. Mary Allison, Miss Kate Allison,
and b. 5. Allison. have returned from a
trip among the fashionable summer re-
sorts of Michigan. They report most de-
lightful trip.
BEHLER:-C. E. McPeck, of Mounds
Vile; c. w. Casteel, Of Wilhamstown; F.
A. Pritchard, of Warrington; John Han
non, of Sistersyille; L. o. McCOwn, OF
Ravenswood; l. II. Barry, of Fairview.
Among these who left yesterday for
CharlestOnl TO attend the annual cOnven-
ton of the Christian Missionary Society
of West Virginia were Alex. Morrison,
Luther Rice, Rev. J. a. Hopkins, >. q.
Naylor, Miss Thramie Pattie, Miss Cora
Wells, Mrs. Carl Hamilton, Mrs. w. h.
Anderson, Judge j. y. Campbell, Miss Re-
becca Wilson, of Short Greek; Mrs. w. II.
Woolery, of Bethany; Mrs. j. +. Klein,
of Wellsburg, and President McDalrmld,
of Bethany College.
Samuel Brockunier leaves this morning
for Oakland, whence he will proceed East
a colleague Of his at the Institute Of Tech
nOlogy, al Boston, Vaughn bennett. Mr..
bennett is now camping out with party
Of friends at a picturesque resort near his
home. called Camp Ellis, and IL is here tEat
Mr. BrOcSunier viii be entertained FOR
awhile, resuming his studies at the Insti-
tute ABOUT the 18th inst. Misses Mary ana
Shirley Brockuuier are still solournlng al
Oakland and will spend the most Of Sep
tember there Miss Shirley goes direct
from Oakland 10 the college at Aurora, n.
Y, where she will continue her studies.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-09-01
That New Song.

Before and After" is the title OF a
new descriptive song which Lew Dock
stader has made great success. lie
will sing il here next Saturday night
at the Opera House, on the appearance
of the big minstrel show which is LED
by this sterling artist. Other leading
people with Dockstader's Ministries are
Geo. Powers, Fake and Semons. John
c. Harrington, Blocksom and Burns
and VIM. Rowe. Frank Dumont Is also
with the company and has written TWO
successful skethes, The Cake walk,
which serves as 4 finish 10 the hrst
part, and the musical burlesQue Rustic
Anna, or operate Candidates, which
concludes each performance. a new
programme throughout is promised.
Reserved seats now on sale at Houses
music store.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-09-01
n COMPLICATED CASE.
who Robbed the Residence of Council
man Joseph Emsheimer?

Who Robbed the Residence of Council
man Joseph Emsheimer?
Emma Robinson, colored girl, was
arrested Monday night in Alley c. on d
charge of stealing gold watch, dia-
mond ring, two purses and other articles
from the residence Of Councilman Jos.
Emsheimer last Tuesday week. The
case is a complicated one, and has baf-
fed the ingenuity Of the "Old Sleuths"
of the police force. The Robinson girl,
who has always borne bad reputation,
stoutly protested her Innocence, claim
ing she was out hack riding on the
night of the robbery. She said George
Gather, colored man employed at the
Stamm House, was the guilty party.
When asked with whom she was hack
riding, she replied that If the police
would find whom she was talking TO on
last Friday night at the market house,
they would know her companions
name.
The police ascertained without much
trouble that she and another woman
had been talking TO married white
man and John Proctor, a coiored man.
When asked II Proctor was the man,
she replied in the Affirmative, and said
further that he was the rcbber, detail
ing the story Of the crime. She told
how he entered the house and said he
wore a black mask. To reconcile her
story with the one previously told, she
said Proctor told her that Gather had
been with him.
Proctor was placed under arrest, and
both he and the Robinson girl were
taken before Squire Ankle last night.
When placed on the stand the Robinson
girl told a plausible story, saying she
was hack-rding with Proctor and got
drunk as the Two Mile House, back Of
bridgeport. Miss Emshemer, who
saw the robber face to face,
swore positively thai Proctor was
not the man, and Proctor
when placed on the stand, said he had
never exchanged half dozen words
with the Robinson girl. Proctor was
bonorably discharged and charge OF
mot OF good fame placed against the
Girl The case was tried Immediately,
the testimony Of officers Lukens and
Terrell, and Proctor being taken, and
Emma was sent TO jail for year, dur
inc which time she will be given an OPP
portunity to reflect on the error of her
ways.
The Robinson girl appears to have a
mania for stealing, and is also aeonsum-
mate liar. She was formerly employed
INV Mr.. Emshiemer as domestic, and
was arrested last February for stealing
some silk dresses. AT that time she al
So tried 10 implicate an innocent party,
bnt was unsuccessful. 1t is the opinion
of the police that Emma knows who en-,
tered Mr.. Emsheimers, as shedeSerioea
the stolen articles perfectly ana told
how the thief effected an entrance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-09-01
Squire Rogers Court.

The case Of State VS.. Mrs. John Ran
kin, charged with using proiane Ian
guage and breach of the peace, after
four poStponementS came up last night
before Justice Rogers for trial. The
complainant was Mrs. Mary Bell, wife
of ex. Officer James Bell. ). o. Boyce,
ESQ, appeared for the prosecution, and
Col. w. w. Arnett FOR the defense.
The evidence Of a number Of witnesses
was taken, and was very conflicting
The hearing lasted until after ten o'clock
counsel making long arguments on both
sides. Mrs. R(nkin was fined 81 and
costs for using profane language and
required to furnish $50 bond for her
good behavior for one year. An appeal
was taken on the peace bond.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-09-01
ABOUT PEOPLE.
Daily Chronicle OF the Movement Of
TnIIvfduaIS

Daily Chronicle Of the Movement Of
individuals
Miss Bessie D0dds, of Pittsburg, is Wis
Sing friends here.
Miss Laura Conner returned yesterday
!r,u Al Lake PARK.
Arthur Hobbs, of Detroit, is guest Of
Ls ..c.e Ju the Island.
Charles NJ Hughes, of Atlanta, Gas, is
J-.gs. OF llr. aud Mrs IL. \. McCabe.
Hiss Howard, OF Cincinnati, is the
cues, oil. Miss Jennie Baiie at the Mcclure.
A.Lrar.-A. Custer of Beleryte; j. l..
l4.. VI Pl.Lppi; T.. III. Duncan, Of Cam
exon
Miss Jessie Bacbman is a guest OF
i-#ss il Sls-ersyille and New Martins
V.c
Misses Bessie Atkinson and Helena
S1ilecs have returned home from Mt.
Lake Park.
OeaW. Henry, of Chicago, and c. f.
Lac, OF IItusyiue, are prominent men at
lie LcL.rc.
Hiss L-.a Eiuehart has returned from
aurora, N. Va, where she has been spend
--S ,.t summer.
Mrs. William Fisher, Of Indiana, is a
s-.s, o.. the family Of Fred BeCkendorf, on
South jacob street.
Als. bcscr. of Wheeling Island, is the
t-', %, Mrs Charles SlaytOn, her sister.
Journal.
S.tvv.-Nr. =. B. Schick and family,
D.tas1lrE; Alex Laird, of ParkerS-
1-.s' ID. h. Love- of Grafton.
-.ss Emma Sheppard, OF South York
..s- > returned from a three months
''.- ".,- friends iu tle East.
c-l."-rt ii Neu, in advance of Charles
S-.,' is Ia town preparing for the pro
-,...- -eAt Wednesday aud Thursday.
A-rs. III. Porter aud daughter Miss Fan
~ oL A-ccleny, have returned home af-
~ d '-s-. with Pleasant Valley friends.
c-s41S P--poJ,, of this city, has gone TO
U.s. o.. where he viii attend the
Gay. i'0 ''' '0'~i n
frank Wilson, Of Jolley, O., passed
.--sl tle c-Jy this morning on his way
to Oo--ese' where he Will complete his
airs Nary thinner and family, Of the
I- o.cc, have removed 70 Marion,
' "-ege they Will make their future
Mr. ana Mrs sam Crawford and daugb-
.s pueblo, Col, are guests of Mr..
r- -J-~ parents, on Twenty-third
N1', Il. r. Swope and family have re-
F1.. nom visit with friends in the
~ ana have taken rooms al the Stamm
psrs Emily Pollock Deuslow and Mrs.
S.'oard Peters, of Br59l,Ivn. \. Y are
Uts-Ts,,,s o. Mr.. ana Mrs. j. b. fancy,
tsi..rr .. Is. Sonuerville returned yes
hsb,s forming from AlOrgantOwn, where
TIER; osen on 0usinelsS connected with
j0ur1.. r " IL. irwin, after a pleasant So
LAY view, Mich, has now gone TO
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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-09-01
NOTES OF THE RIVER.
News of the Boats and Boatmen Along
the Ohio.

News of the Boats and Boatmen Along
the Ohio.
The steamer c. c. Martin, formerly
owned by the veteran riverman Capt.
]. A. Murray, was sold yesterday at
Parkersburg, under a decree OF the u.
S. Circuit Court, by .. S. Marsha! ID. ,.
White. There were quite number OF
steamboatmen present. The bidders
were Captains Webster, Green and Bid
die, but she was finally Knocked down to
Capt. j. S. Summers, Of pear GallipollS,
for g., 40. She will probably be run In
the Petersburg and Ravenswood trade.
The Martin is about eleven years old and
was built by Capt. Murray to take the
place of the old Writ which ran IN the
Little Kanawha trade for many years.
The new steamer Sunshine was
launched at Brownsville at p. 10. on
Monday very successfully. Miss Annie
L. Axton, daughter of the builder,
Andrew Axton, broke the wine bottle
as the boat foated off the ways into the
river. The Sunshine was towed down
from Brownsville by the Little DICK,
and is now on her way to Wheeling,
where the machinery will be put on oy
A. j. Sweeney & Son.
BROWNSVILLE, PA, August 81
River feet IL inches and stationary;
weather clear and warm.
WARREN, PA, August 31.-Rlver
one foot; weather cloudy and cool.
MoReANrowN, w. VA, August 81
River feet and stationary; weather,
clear and warm.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-09-01
n,mocratic Pole RalsIng.

The Island Democratic Club will
raise 13O-foot pole in front Of the Nir-
glnia street wigwam this afternoon, be-
tween 4 and 5 o'clock. The pole is .
handsome one, and no doubt large
crowd will witness the raising. a meet
ing Of the club will be held this even
ing.