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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-28
FOR MEMORIAL DAY.
Gen. Grant Camp. of the Sons of Veterans
Preparing to Observe 1t.


Preparing to Observe 1t.
At a regular meeting of Gen. L. S.
Grant Camp. No. Il, Sons of Veterans,
held at Odd Fellows Hall last night
the arrangements for Memorial Day
were completed. The programme as
arranged is as follows: A firing squad
of twelve members Will accompany
Stevens Post, G.. A. r., to Mt. Zion
Cemetery. The squad will meet at
Helmbright's Hall, corner Thirty-siXth
and Jacob streets, at 9 o'clock a. m.
At / o'clock p. m. the different commit
tees will meet at Odd Fellows Hall to
accompany the G. A. R. committee OF
Holiday Post TO the different cemeter-
les north of the creek. The commit
tees appointed were:
Mt. Wood Cemetery J. R. Morris. w.
II. Sylvis, c. X. Lewis, G. Ed Sylyls,
VIM. Och.
Peninsula Cemetery, DR.. w. P. Me-
grail. Perry Conkle, H. W. Thurber. X.
S. Meek. John G. Leasure, VIM. Bye,
Clark Stamm.
Greenwood Cemetery, DR.. II. 3.
Baguley. r. n. Taylor, F. P. Hall,
John w. Fitton. w. H. Taylor F. NJ.
Carlin. G. A. Huntington, c. II. Wat
kirs. jr.. Howard Miner.
Mt. Calvary Cemetery, N. L. Fuller
ton. f. NJ. Pierce. w. z. Welch, T. c.
clifton. II. E. Rennari, Frank w. Cliff
ton. Walter Miner.
Stone Church Cemetery. Robert F.
Adams. Brice b. Sloane. II. F. Arbenz,
w. R. Wharton, John Stamm, Walter
McJiltOn.
The local posts of the G. A. R. have
decided to decorate the graves of the
nations dead on Sunday May 80. All
members will therefore take notice OF
this fact.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-28
AT THE P0sTOFFICE.

Holiday hours will be observed at the
postoffice on Saturday. May Goth. one de-
livery will be made by carriers. leaving
the office at 8 a. m. The general delivery
and stamp windows will be open from 3
till 10 a. m. The register and money or
der division will he closed the entire day.
Collections of the entire city will be made.
arriving at the postofiice at and 1919 A.
m. Collections from Tenth street to and
including Sixteenth. Water, Main and
Market streets, will arrive at the office at
9 1918 l:3O a. m, and 1890. 3, $50, $50
7:50, $50 p. m. .a
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-28
BvANGELIsT1C MEETING.

Rev. ". II. Swartz, the evangelist, Of
Alliance. O.. will give Bible readings on
the Deepening of the Christian life at
the Market street mission. 1910 Market
street. this afternoon at three o'clock,
and tomorrow at the same place and
hour. There will also be street meetings
held in front OF this mission every night
at 7:i5. at which Rev. Swartz and II. \.
Hampton, the city missionary, will speak
ard sing
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-28
SECOND SIGHT.

When YOU feel you have tried everything
and everyone. consult us. A daily occur
renee is the surprise shown by benefited
patients AT our Office.
Do you have headache? DO your eyes
u-ater2 Do they burn or smart? Does
print run together when reading? Feel 20
If scum before your eyes? Do things ap-
near double or mixed up? Have a desire
70 rub the eyes. twitching? Do YOU have
wax eyes? Does the light pain them?
E'or any trouble Of your eyes consult us
During this month we devote much time
70 chiIdren's eyes. We make glasses at
popular prices cone reason OF our popular.
ir3-make a careful examination free of
charge. The best proof OF our success IL
the humber of recommendations from oul
old patients.
PROF. Shelf,
Scientific Optician,
Corner Main and Eleventh Streeta :
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-28
A LIVELY FIGHT.

There was a lively fight about two or
three o'clock yesterday morning. in the
vicinity Of Market and Tenth streets. A
North End man was assaulted by citizen
of the Island The neighborhood had
Quoted down when the assailant returned
to the scene and was beaten up in a
shocking manner. besides having a cash
cut in his head. The North End man is
said 10 have left the city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-28
1,1poPrANT CHANGE OF TINE

The Wheeling and Lake Erie railway
will change time Sunday, May Goth. I'M
portant changes will be made in the
time of trains reducing the time be-
tween Wheeling and Toledo one hour
and making connections for all points
West and Southwest. Passengers
leaving Wheeling at a. m, city time,
arrive in Toledo $40 p. M, Detroit
6. % D. m. Chicago 11:59 p. m, ST.
Iouis $50 a. m. same night. Watch
papers for corrected time tables. R. E.
Lawrence. General Agent, % City Bank
Building. Telephone 924.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-28

The Wheeling Orotorio Society is in
deed fortunate in having secured the
services of Mr.. J. II. Mckinley for their
production of Memberships st. Paul"
AT Wheeling Park Friday evening, May
2S Mr.. Mckinley comes to Wheeling
fresh from triumphs on his tour with
Madam Calve. His voice, a pure tenor,
is Of beautiful quality and his enuncia-
ton clear and distinct.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-28
GEO. NJ. SHOOK & CO.
Black Goods.

Perhaps you have only vague conception Of the posi-
bileS Of the Open-WeaVs Black Goods OF Silk No.
hair and Mocha blend Of all three somsines, SO we'll
attempt TO tell you about them. In the first place,
they make up beautifully nothing dressier than these.
They moi heavy cumbersome be worn in the
hottest weather. silk lining not absolutely essential
either, as there many inexpensive substitutes
that answer just as WE'LL Then, The diversity Some Of
the WOODEN finely threaded TO be only one de-
gree removed from the old time Nuns Yelling, while others
extremely mssh but you would mistake
these latter for goods, fact some Of the finest
are among this class. Between these Two extremes are
many intermediates, the pspOnderating number varging
TO pannass, although designs Of rot few are checked
or striped or have dots kinks Of some sort in them They
are called Examines by some, Grenadines by others, but
each weave is designated by hignsOunding title to
prove its French origin Wear we'll Better than their
apparent iraness Of construction would lead you to eA-
pac Cost much This is question foryOuT own purse
10 decida-50c TO S4.00 yard
coIOred goods Of The same character also here
Get The special Opening Week prices everything the Ne"
ady Made Department.
Nodes and Fabrics and Coming Styles gratis
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-28
AMONG THE HOTELS.
The Strangers who Reached the City
Yesterday.

The Strangers Who Reached the City
Yesterday.
McLure-G. ". Alexander, Fairmont.
stamm-J. e. Polling, Hendricks; W. S
Raymond, Fairmont.
Howell. T. Lazear and wife, Sisters
vile: Jas. Jackson ard wife. Volcano.
Windsor-W. J. Neuenschwander, Sis
tersville: r. c. Dancer, Warrington; G
W. Stocking and wife, Sistersville.
Brunswick-George Teller and wife
Grape Island: Jas. B. Craig, New Martins
Vile: Jas. W. Thompson. Parkersburg
W. d. Pennington. Sistersville: Jas. VIII
son. Bellaire? T NJ. Hennen. Jollytowr
r. 4. Mitchell. Martinsburg; Allen Boyd
Fairmout.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-28
SUICIDE By HANGING.
John ParShall Kills Himself During a
Fit Of Temporary Insanity

Was Thoroughly Determined to
End His Life - Hung Himself
With Rope, Suspended from a
Rafter in the Barn-Had Taken
Every Precaution to Make the
Attempt Successful Will be
Buried Sunday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-28
CIRCUIT COURT.

The case of John T. Kyne VS.. Wheel
ing and Citizens Railway Companies
was still on trial yesterday.
Louis Schau petitioned to be appoint
ed a committee for Jacob Glenner, an
insane person. The petition was filed
and set for May %.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-28

The regular monthly market OF the
Ladies' Aid Society. of the Second Pres
byterian Church, will be held to-mor-
row Saturday., May 10Th, at 2:SO
o'clock at the church.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-28
GOOD GOVERNMENT LEAGUE
Held Another Meeting at Fourth
Street Church Last Night

A Rather Small Attendance-Ad-
dresses by Rev. Samuel Schwarm
and A. N. Steen-The President
Of the League, Rev. r. r. Bigger,
Read a Paper on the Object and
History Of the League Consti-
tuition Adopted After Some Com
plication.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-28
nrcopATIoN DAY AT WHEELING PARK.

Concert and Dance Music from l a. m. to
1900 p m. by the Opera h1nse band on
dav w a T.. e.. trains leave every hour.
Round trip, including admission, 20 cents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-28

Hear 7 II. Mckinley sing BE Thou
Faithful Until Death at wheeling Park
Friday evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-28
FIRE HOSE PURCHASED.
Sixteen Hundred Feet of the Best
Quality,

Contracted for by the Council
Committee on Fire Department,
After Long Session Last Night
The Order Divided Between Two
Manufacturers-T The Matte of
Chemical Hose Postponed for
Future Action.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-28

Hear Mrs. Martha z. Whitaker sing
. But the Lord is Mindful of His Own"
in est Paul at the Casino Friday
night, May IS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-28

1896 model 500 Monarch wheel II
ladies' and gents, $500
II. E. HILLMAN & co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-28

WASH GOODS.
rsw D.mii5s i'm light and dark
Che kNd that sells everywhere
3d. on sale az
Ssc.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-09
Crystal PaInce Novelty.
FROM the Chicago Chronicle

From the Chicago Chronicle.
An extraordinary spectacular novelty
entitled AN Aslatie Paradise" is holding
the boards az the Crystal palace. London
An ingenious arrangement Of mirrors has
been made. each al a different angle Of re-
Fiction. These glasses extend from the
level OF a stage 10 the roof about forty
feet above, and each is large enough to
reflect the figure Of a dancer or a group
Of Asiatic A0uris.
In the foreground. or technically down
stage" three dancing girls impresses one
as fifty In the next row Of mirrors above
lady OF liberal proportions. clad In sky
blue and pink tights. beams thlrty-seven
times one way and forty-two another
Further up again maidens In costumes APP
proprate 10 the occasion are floating
around In Roman baths: others In the pal
ace Of Haroun-al-R aschid are reclining on
dlvans, and some In the upper reaches are
twirling round dreamily amid colored
lamps. just TO oil up the picture. OF
course, all this Is going on In the room
adjoining that IN which the audience Is
assembled, and there are only thirty-two
girls 10 represent the 900 one thinks ne Is
looking at, which, after all. makes Il all
the more wonderful and bewildering.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-09

The house was bought by Robert Hutch
ison In 1923, and the deal was particularly
noteworthy by reason of the fact that Ii
only cost him-palace, though it be-the
small sum of $1,000. 1t was shown at the
time that the house was sold for an
amount less than the iron ratings around
the front yard had cost originally Mr.
autchison, the lucky purchaser. was an
Ehgl,sh merchant, who was doing a large
trading business in Savannah at the time.
Ills wife and children were among those
VINO were lost in the wreck of the famous
Pulaski at sea, and Mr.. Hutchinson did not
remain In possession of the house Ions
after this distressing bereavement.
1t was in 1882 or 1898 that the property
passed into the possession of Mr.. Robert
Habersham, the father of Mr..
William Neyle Hahersham, who
resides on Harris street in
this city now. Mr. Habersham bought
the place from the Hutchisons and lived
there until his death, and members of his
FAMILY have resided there ever since, the
house being occupied now by Mrs. Maria
White, a daughter of Mr.. Habersham.
Mr.. Robert Habersham and son, the pres
ent MIR. William Neyle Hab-
ersham, in those days formed
the celebrated firm of Habersham
& Son. factors. II is interesting to note
In this connection that the business of
4dNNpAS III AuOSS lltlltS was not the same
as the commission merchants and cotton
factors are engaged in to-day. 1t went
further than that. The factor in those
days was a commission merchant, but his
powers were extended to those of an eX-
ecutor or trustee for every customer with
whom he dealt This kind of business
only obtained in slave countries and
tropical countries, at that time where the
owners of the slaves were away from
home half the year.
The history of the ownership of the
lot upon which the remarkable old man
sion stands, as shown by the books OF
record of titles belonging to Mr. Isaac
Beckett, runs, in brief, as follows: Con-
veyance by the mayor and aldermen Of
the city of Savannah, Jan. 8, 1876, TO
George G. Nowlan afterward owned by
Mathew McAllister, 1917 Archibald S. Bull
loch, 1885, John II. Morel and David Leon,
1922; George B. Cumming, as trustee for
Samuel Wright, 1926; Robert L. Taylor, in
1881. but he transferred it Immediately TO
Robert Hutchinson, who, In 1884. conveyed
ii to the late Robert Habersham.
In architectural design the Habersham
house typifles what may be called the
southern style. for the want of a more
accurate term That Is to say, 1t bears a
blended fashion after the classic, with
such slight notifications as may have
been given 1t to illustrate the prevailing
style in the south at the time of its con-
struction. Originally there was a garden
on top, ii perfect jungle of semi-tropical
foliage ferns and flowers. There was also
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-09
The o.d IIabersham Homestead on orleans SQUARE

a portico in front extending fifteen, feet
forward over the rooms of the first floor.
This was built up. so as to give two adj
ditional front rooms, when Mr.. Robert
Habersham came into possession of the
place.
The most picturesque part of the old
mansion is the stately stone portico in
front upon which six majestic Corinthian
columns in circular position uphold a
dome-like ceiling. The hallway is broad,
and extends to the rear of the house, an
old-fashioned stairway winding up from
the center, upheld by white Corinthian
pillars. The drawing room is very large,
and the ceiling very high. The mantels
are OF Italian marble, design
ed especially for the house. There
are many rare and delicately carved fig
ures In the marble panels of the mantel
up the sides. The han is made to appear
all the more stately and classic by the
huted columns at each end. behind which
in the concave walls stand huge gilded mir
rors All of the rooms are after the same
style, large, splendidly decorated In class
&c style and regal in their proportions.
The exterior s exceedingly picturesque
and attractive. The house fronts Orleans
square from the west, between Perry
and McDonough streets, one block from
Liberty and is surrounded by green lawns
and covered over with the foliage of oaks
sycamores and magnolias. II presents
picture that Is at once quaint and strange
and invites study.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-09
THE HABERsHAM HOMESTEAD
A QUAINT AND PICTURESQUE OLD
SAVANNAH MANSION.

1t Revives Thrilling Memories end
on Orleans Square Like Pillar of
Colonial and BarOnial Days-BrIef
sketch of the Old House and the
story of Its ConstructiOn-BricI<
Enough in 1t to Build Whole
Row OF Modern Houses.
There is a picturesque old house. half
hidden beneath the dense foliage of a spa
cious square on Barnard street, which
stands to-day like pillar of the Savannah
of colonial times and inspires pleasing
reveries of days that are dead and gone.
1t is known in these modern days of
business and strife as ''the old Habersham
house." and whether 1t really be the old
est dwelling in the city remaining
in the exact structure conceived originally
by the architect or not. 1t is called so in
a cursory way, and certainly passes for
one of the very Oldest. According to the
best of records 1t lacks but few years of
being hundred years old, and the beauty
of 1t is that the old mansion has lost none
of its quaintness by the ruthless touch of
hlOOSIA architecture, WHICH mas TenOueleu
to greater or less extent
nearly every other dwelling in
the city of Savannah 1t stands to-
day much the same as 1t stood in the ear
ly days of the nineteenth century, majes-
tic. picturesque and beautiful
Time may roll on with all its telling
changes; years may bank up
on years. but never will these
old buildings and the thrilling mem
cries they revive fail to inspire the hearts
of loyal Georgians with the luster and
the glory of the states early history, for
there is a suggestiveness impaired by the
sight of such relics which runs back to the
very foundation of American independence
and the freedom of the colonies. 1t was in
these old mansions that the sentiment of
state loyalty, dignity and chivalry dwelt,
and they seem to echo now the voices of
the uncrowned kings who made our early
history glorious,
In this busy day and time some people
say they have not the time for sober re-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-09
RARE SPECIMENS OF ART.
Mrs. Elizabeth Gabbetts Exhibit in
the TeIfair Academy.

There is on exhibition at the
Telrair Academy of Arts ana
Sciences an interesting collec-
ton of beautiful and rare specimens
of art. gathered by Mrs. Elizabeth Cab
bett in the art centers of Paris, Florence
Rome and Venice.
The exhibit has been at the academy for
some time, but will be removed within the
next few days, as Mrs. Gabbett will re-
turn to Atlanta soon, and will take most
of the articles with her. Her exhibit has
been in the nature of a loan to the acad-
envy, and has attracted no little attention
among the visitors, who view the dis
plays there from day to day.
One of the chief specimens in the col
lection. of artistic creations is a royal
Sevres table by Pinel. The center plaque
has the portrait of Louis Seize, surround
ed on the outer rim of the table by eight
cen miniatures paintings of the ladies of
court. This table was originally the prop
erty of the Comte du Merideau, OF Mar
settles, France, and was sold at the Hotel
Drout Paris, in 1889, to DR.. DeManouV-
rier of Brussels, and realized 5000
francs. The table has now been sold to
close up the estate of the latter, and was
bought by Mrs. Gabbett.
There are some charming specimens of
the Worcester school with square work
under glaze in blue, with paintings of fam
ciful birds done by artists at the Chelsea
works, who were engaged for painting at
Worcester occasionally.
One of the most enchanting collections
of the display comprises a pair of royal
Vienna vases by Heinrich, bearing superb
Grecian paintings, relieved by spotted gold
work These vases were valued by the
custom house officials at $3.50. Along with
the vases is exhibited unique royal Wen
ma clock, by Carl Forster.
There are many beautiful specimens of
vases of the celebrated schools and
grades, antique Majolica, "Capo de
Monte" Wedgewood, Japanesque, Chi
nese, etc.
Those who find interest in such rare ar
ticles of value for their artistic merit will
enjoy an hour or two spent viewing the
display that Mrs. Gabbett has generously
loaned for exhibit at the academy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-09

Election on things that are past, or for
cultivating the gentler sentiments that
come with a study of those chains of his
toric incidents which have built states and
founded splendid governments. They say
they have no time for Rhost-dances and
shadow pantomimes.
But, fortunately in the city of Savan~
nah, the number of such people is small
Pride in the past Is not dimmed by the
vigorous enterprises which characterize
the modern world of business, and the
few remaining walls of antique struc-
lures have lost none of their inspiration
of reverence in the shadow of the tower
ing buildings which have sprung up to
meet the demands of commerce. Thus
it is that the story of the old Habersham
house and similar structures appeals with
striking interest nowadays.
1t is difficult to arrive at the exact time
this old house was built. II was erected
at the instance of Mr.. Archibald Bulloch
and probably just after the war of 1912
Mr.. Bulloch was a very wealthy citizen
of Savannah, and lavished many thous-
ands of dollars on the dwelling. 1t was
designed by Architect Jay of England
celebrated in his day for his marvellous
conceptions in such line, and a member
of distinguished family, prominent in
the days of George Washington.
The story goes that when Mr.. Bulloch
undertook the building of this notable
dwelling he made contract by which he
was to pay for 1t on a basis of so mucn
per brick that went into its construction.
The terms of this contract were accepted
and 1t is reasonable TO assume that the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-09
TO REPRESENT THE RICE MEN.
Col. Screven and w. r.. LeaI<en BE-
fore the Tariff Committee.

Col. John Screven and W. r. Leaken,
Esq, will leave tonight for Washington
to appear before the committee of the Sen
ate having in hand the revision of the
tariff and advocate the interests of the
rice growers of this section, the Senate
committee having recently made a heavy
cut in the proposed rice schedule.
Col. Screven and Mr.. Leaken will meet
delegations from Charleston and New Or
leans, representing the rice growers of
those sections. The three delegations will
confer, and a plan of procedure will be
agreed upon.
One of the strongest arguments which
the delegations will be able to bring to
bear upon the committee is that, while the
number of rice planters is comparatively
small, and they are practically all white
democrats, they have thousands of ne
groes in their employ, engaged in the pro-
duction of rice, who are entirely dependent
for their support upon the wages paid
them by the planters.
The committee will be able to show to
the Senate committee that the policy Of
the national government toward the rice
interests has already greatly decreased
the acreage under cultivation in rice in
Georgia and South Carolina, and that
should the proposed schedule on rice be
put into effect the result will be an i'm,
mediate reduction IN the acreage now un
der cultivation, with the result of throw
ing out of employment thousands of ne.
groes and decreasing the wages of those
whose services are continued. These ne.
groes have no other field Of employment
open to them. They are ignorant, ana
have little knowledge of other work. even
other farm work. Their natural tendency
would be to flock 10 the reighboring cities
of Charleston and Savannah, where the
negro population l. elready in excess of
the demand and wlirrc crowded together
in filthy quarters they would natural,
increase the already very high death rate
of the negro population These negroes
are republicans. and no amount of argu-
ment can induce them to vote a demo.
cratic ticket when a republican ticket Is
in che field.
The white planters at whom the cut In
the rice schedule made by the Senate
committee appeara to re aimed, are IN a
very small minority, compared with the
thousands of negro republicans In Their
employ The interests of the latter viii
certainly have some weight with a repuD.
llcan administration,