The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-06-06
THE FALL OF P0MPEIr.

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THE FALL OF PoMPEII,
This Time the Scene is Laid In wheeling.
scCnesat tho Death.
The meeting last evening Of the cham
her OF commerce to take action relative
to occurring "The Last Days Of Pompeii'
as an attraction here this summer,
commencing on the evening Of July !,
and extending over q period OF three
weeks for ten nights, was remarkably
we'll attended.
MIR, George E. House said he had as
certalned the price OF grand stand.
He had bid from Wood Bros. Of S., 500
for grand stand, or $500 If they got
the lumber back after this season. He
said committee OF gentlemen had
agreed to take upon themselves the re-
aponsibility OF the spectacle ii the sub
scribers for the forty boxes would sign
written contracts He was OF the opin-
ion that at least $1,000 would be taken
In on the opening night. Including
concessions, he thought the concern
would, after the first two productions,
have $4,000, leaving but $4,000 to be
made to pay all estimated expenses,
which could easily be covered by the
receipts for the remaining perform
ances. The matter hinged upon the
securing Of the signatures Of the box
subscribers, who subscribed verbally.
He said they would not go into 1t for
the prospective profits, but for the good
OF the town.
Mr.. Baer was glad there were gentle
men who had the nerve to take the
responsibility OF bringing the produce
ton 70 Wheeling,
Mr.. Smith. said no was sure none OF
the merchants who verbally agreed
with him 10 take boxes would refuse to
Sign for them.
Mr.. DARR HAD PLAN.
Mr., Baer had proposition which
might tend to strengthen the enterprise,
but he would not make it known until he
knew whether Mr.. Houses colleagues
were ready to go ahead.
Dir. Hart wanted to know II there was
an impression among box Subscribers
that they were to receive any possible
profits. Messrs. Smith and Schwert-
feger said no such impression existed.
He did not think anyone would concern
himself as to the direct profits that may
possibly derive. He was sure no mer-
chant who verbally subscribed for
boxes would back down. He suggested
that those present who proposed to be
guarantors declare themselves ready
70 40 ahead as soon as the box sub
scribers sign for them.
MIR. House said he had four colleagues
who would go ahead, but there were
two others who had not yet signitied
their full intention to enter into the
project
Mr.. schwertfeger said he would go in
with ten men, and Mr.. House said he
would like to see ten men signify their
intention to enter
Mr.. Baer said the committee Of seven
ia a little doubtful OF success. lie had
plan which he outlined Tho original
idea was for Fourth Of July celebra-
ton for which some money was raised,
about s, 400, all good II tho programme
with the Columbian Fourth celebration
i involving an outlay Of about $500. Those
who have subscribed for tho Pompeiian
bpxes are not to pay for the expenses OF
the Fourth, and tho balance to BIO in
vested in tickets to Pompeii.
poMPEn AND THE FOURTH.
Mir. Hart said that the understanding
10 that the Pompeilan enterprise will
undertake the expenses OF tho celebra.
ton Of tho Fourth, greatly simplifying
matters; otherwise things would DO
greatly mixed up. He proposed that
nobody shall DO called upon for two
subscriptions.
Mr.. Baor took different stand,
saying most Of the subscriptions for the
Fourth Of July celebration woro for S.
and loss, not travelling In tho aame clasa
40 tho box subscribers.
Mr.. Hart said Mr.. skitT had suggested
that the Pompoiian concern pay Tor tho
daylight celebration In consideration OF
getting tho subscriptions already 90.
cured by the Columbian.Fourth COM
mittee.
MI. Smith said there would DO not
much conflict between tho Subscribers
10 tho two enterprises.
Mr.. Hart aaid much OF the money
collected by the Columbian Fourth
committee was takon undor tho linz
preston that there would he an unox-
Collod fireworks exhibition.
Dr.. HaSlett asked II all tho subacrib.
era 10 tho fund for the Fourth would
not have to DO seen before tho proposed
transfer 10 mRdo. He said tho amount
$1,000 10 really ln1lgniAcant, compared
with what will DO necessary 10 float
pompell.
:. MI Jolly said he had boon somewhat
y. disappointed lilo was Of tho opinion
that there had been enough talk to
bring tho show here ton timos. Rather
than 600 tho thing iallthrough howould
increase his subscription tiity Dor cont.
Ho thought there should DO q better