Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-05-10


press"
OTHER SPEAKERS.
1.-The newspaper of to-day, the his.
tory OF Tomorrow" was the theme sug-
gested by the POSTMASTER for an ad-
dress by Mr.. Stuart T. Reed, President
of the Association. He spoke in glow
ing terms OF the hospitality OF the
people of Wheeling. "West Virginia
is the greatest State in the Union, and
West Virginia people are the greatest
people on earth, and nine.tenths OF
them are here to-day"
The POSTMASTER in introducing Hon.
A. Is. White, Of Petersburg, paid him
a graceful compliment, assigning as his
q Federal office" Mr.. White said he
was one OF the old men in the Associa-
ton, ard be spoke in a reminiscent
vein, referring to the memorable meet
ing of the Association in this city
twelve years ago. The personnel OF
the press of the State has changed won
derfully during that period. Feeling
more or less "solemncholy," he would
read some obituary resolutions, and
move their adoption.
The resolutions were as follows:
THE RESOLUTIONS.
The West Virginia Editorial Asso-
citation in concluding its annual session
desires 10 place on record its apprecis-
tion OF the many courteSies extended 10
it. Therefore be it
RESOLVED, That our thanks are due
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passenger agents and officials OF the
various railroads for transportation and
other courteses. We especially wish
TO remember in this connection our
obligations TO E. D. Smith, Esq, 7. T.
A. OF the b. 81 o. r. r. for the Pitts
burg excursion.
"ReSolUcd, That the Chamber OF
Commerce, for the use of its rooms for
our sessions, the hotels, for reducing
rates and the members Of the Wheel
ing press and their committee for their
MANY favors have placed US under re-
newed obligations, and will always hold
a place in our regard. We are proud
OF Wheeling and its hospitable people.
"ReSOlucd, that our thanks and APP
preciative gratitude are due 10 the
Wheeling electric street car systems,
the Mozart Park Association, the
Schmulbach Brewing Company, the
Wheeling and Elm Grove Railway Com
pany, the Wheeling Park Association
and the Reymsnn Brewing Company for
their hospitalities and delightful out.
ings."
The were adopted unanimously.
The
INFLUENCE OF THE UNIVERSITY
Of the State on the press" was the toast
responded to by Editor Julian Fleming,
OF Morgantown. Mr.. Fleming spoke
OF the influence of the States foremost
educational institution upon every walk
Ia life, and dwelt at some length upon
the university itself, asking all to be-
come better acquainted with the advan-
tages for higher education which IL Of
fers.
Editor Clifford, OF the Martinsburg
Pioneer Press, was next called upon.
He said his object in coming here was
not to deliver an address, but TO so de-
mean himself as to impress upon men OF
intelligence that a man born of the
Afro-American race could behave as a
gentleman. He was surprised at the
honor conferred upon him, and very
grateful for it. He made an excellent
speech and was loudly applauded.
What the public expect OF locaI
newspaper" was topic which was dis
cussed in humorous vein by Editor
Boreman, of the Tuler County Star.
After yelling at some length upon the
impossibility OF satisfying all readers,
he stated that his remarks would be
continued in the next issue OF the Star,
which Is only one dollar a year, paya-
BILE at any time within twelve months,
one. half price to innocents." He an
nounced that persons wishing TO sub
scribe will find him at the market house
this morning.
Mr.. Hart introduced Editor Brown,
of the New Cumberland Independent,
az a IMAM who came from the desert Of
Hancock to the oasis of Wheeling"
Mr.. Brown made an apology, and
called upon Mr.. ]. II. Pattenburg,
who "never made speech in his life, u
but incidentally remarked that he had
been cOnsi dered a renegade, because he
edits his paper
TO SUIT HIMSELF.
He gave some amusing personal expert
ences.
The law and the newspaper" was
responded to by Col. Robert White. He
eulogized the press, and said il should
90 hand In hand with the attorneys.
He closed with an appeal TO the editors
to SO conduct their papers that the men
and women of the State may be nobler,
purer, better and brighter.
Mr.. Gibson, OF Huntington, one OF the
veteran editors of the State, spoke Of
some OF the difficulties to be met In con-
Quoting newspapers.
Hon. G. w. Atkinson replied TO
craftsmanship OF the Profession"
making an excellent address. He was
followed by Capt. &. Il. Dovener, whose
remarks, though brief, were loudly APP
plauded. This concluded the exercises
Of the evening.
II was then eight o'clock. The visl-
tors and local newspaper men boarded a
special motor, and were brought back
to the city in time TO witness the pro-
duction OF "a Trip TO Chinatown" at
the Opera House. Before leaving the
Park, every member OF the Association
was presented with an annual pass over
the w. & Z. G. railroad, also an annual
pass TO Wheeling Park. The visitors
were profuse in their expressions Of ap.
probation of the hospitable manner In
which they were entertained by the
Railway Company and the Park Asso'
citation.
Ten CENTS A LINE.
John T. Gibson, formerly OF the Hunt
ington Commercial, John G. Neale,
formerly Of the Charleston Stdr-TTibunc,
J. b. Hambrick and BantZ Wooddell, OF