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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-08

The University class of the Island
held a very interesting meeting last
night in the parish house of the st.
Luke's p. E. Church in spite of the I'M
propitious weather. This c,ass has only
been organized recently, bat is in
flourishing condition with large men,
bership.
The meeting last night was devoted
to the reading of several interesting
historical papers, followed by the query
and business session. NJ. l.. McLaugh-
lin read a we'll composed paper on the
history of the Hebrews and Phoenic-
ians, that showed the author possessed
a large information on the subject which
he so successfully handled. The his
tory of the Hindoo race furnished the
matter for thoughtful paper by Mrs.
NJ. NJ Burt. Miss Belle McGranahan
had a paper treating on the character
and customs Of the Japanese people
that was much appreciated.
NJ. l.. Mclaughlin, the class leader
conducted a twenty minutes query ses-
sion. during which pertinent questions
relating to the lesson and the papers
read were asked and answered. Presi-
dent w. p. Robinson presided at a brief
oh fD1I
Mr. Davis, who has been organizing the
university classes in the city and vi
cinity. was present and made a short
talk Of the plans outlined for the classes
during the summer. He stated that
nearly all the classes had closed their
spring terms and were taking a vaca-
ton until the first week in September.
It was decided unanimously by vote
taken that the meetings of the class be
temporarily discontinued until Septem-
Der This, however, does not mean
that all work will be stopped. as the
members al intend to continue their
studies during the summer months and
be fully prepared when the fall term
opens.
Following the course devised for the
work of all classes, the Island class is
now engaged in the study and analysis
of the fascinating history of the ancient
eastern nations as carried out last even
ing. The regular programme consists
of reading specially prepared papers
by members of the class bearing on the
lessons undep study, followed by a
general discussion and the propounding
of queries. Judging by the interest
evinced last night the Island class prom
ises TO be among the most flourishing
and successful classes organized in this
vicinity. The class officers are as fol-
lows: President, w. p. Robinson;
Vice President, Mrs. w. d. Mccoy;
Secretary. Miss Kate Wincher; Treas
urer. VIM. Irvine; Leader, NJ. l.. Nc
L.aughlin; Organizer, Murray Springer;
Executive Committee, NJ. L. McLaugh-
lin. Prof. A. NJ. Stevenson, Miss Ada
Greer: Music Committee, Archie Tay-
lor Miss Lucy Robinson, Miss Belle
McGranahan.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-08
AMONG THE HOTELS.
The Strangers who Reached the City
Yesterday.

The Strangers Who Reached the 0''y
Yesterday.
Brunswick-L. +. Lannon, FRED. D.
Hoyt, Sistersville.
McLrre-T. E. Houston, Elkhorn;
r O. Sargent Grafton; NJ. NJ. Smith
and wife, Sistersville
Windsor-M. II. Dent, Grafton; ~
Z. Gilmore, Parkersbrg.
HOWELL. D. Lowther. Wet Union;
Andrew Snodgrass, Elkins; Charles
Gutman, Camden.
Stamm-J. S. Mcdonald, Charleston;
NJ n Hambleton, Huntington, j. w.
Kaufman. New Martinsville.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-08
NO OPERA LAST NIGHT,
Owing to the Illness of villa KnoN-"Er
ninrnlnr To- Night.

Owing to the Illness of villa KnoX-"Era
Diavolo" Tonight.
The opera season was not inaug-
urated at Wheeling Park Casino LAST
evening. as had been intended owing
to the slight illness of Villa Knox
the prima donna of the company. Inc
weather was also very bad, and this
was an additional reason for post
ponement. -, =,
The initial performance will be
given this evening, however when
Era Diavolo" will be sung, and there
should be an overhowing audience
The company is a very competent one
and the opera charming.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-08
THE WHEELING ORDINANCE
Rejected By the Committee on Ordin-
anCes, Last Night.

The Elm Grove Ordinance Will be
Reported to Council at This Even
ing's Session-Ordinances Recon-
mended Fixing Fees for Use Of
Patrol Wagon by Residents
and Fixing Salaries of Assistants
to the City Engineer-TheS Spears
Axle Works and Terminal Rail
way Ordinances.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-08
THE FIRE COMMITTEE.
A Very Long Session Held at the City Hall
Last Evening.

n 1900
Last Evening.
A very long session of the Council
Committee on Fire Department was
held at the City Clerks office, last
evening. An immense stack of bills
was audited and ordered paid, and a
large number of bids for work at the
various engine houses were opened
The Committee recommended the bids
of Kratz Bros, $3.50, for the new floor
at the Eighth ward house, and
Karges Bros, $5Ol.5O, for a new front
at the Hook and Ladder house. to
Council. and awarded the contract for
painting at the Chemical house to b.
V. Harry.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-08
OFF FOR BOGOTA.

Yesterday afternoon Mr.. c. B. Hart,
of the IntelIigencer, recently appointed
Minister to Bogota. United States of
Colombia. left for New York, whence
he will sail Saturday. He was accom-
panied by Mrs. Hart, his sister, and
Charles Williams. a colored servant.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-08
island CLASS MEETS.
The University Class, of the Garden
Spot, Holds an Interesting Session.

Meeting Held Last Night at st.
Luke's Parish HouSe-A Good
Attendance - Several Very En-
PERTAINING Papers on History Of
Ancient Eastern Nations Follow
ed by General Discussion Glass
Adjourns Until September, for
the Summer Vacation A
Flourishing Glass.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-08

See our special Bicycle at $3.50.
Compare it with any other $4,000 wheel
in town.
DILLON. WHEAT & HANCHER co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-08
SECOND SIGHT.

-. go, fool YOU have tried everything
w heh SO ~ consult us A daily occur
anu eN is he surprise shown by benefited
pD Do You have hep 5aS o Do your 6 eyes
water ,oeetber when reading? Feel 2
hrl mn III before your eyes? Do things ap
pear uo W. ewes. twitching? Do you have
weak Does Of Fo4 s ayes pe consult Rem ns
+ or any +bis month We devote much time
DurlhS rr -. eves. We make glasses at
1 10 T5i1i prices lone reason Of our popular
yma S Saref SroS 6fa on oaq Success fgss q
..t e, bsr of recommendations from our
old patiepts. --r
PROF. Shelf,
Scientific Optcian,
c.-,a- Main and Elsvsnth Sir~>---
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-08

Twenty-Five Bicycles sold by us in
three days. The people know we have
the grades and the right kind.
DILLON, WHEAT & HANCHER co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-08
THE PHILHARMONIC CONCERT.

Following is the programme 1or 'he
philharmonic Cluo conc@ u De given
at 4 O. L. w. hall this evening;
cobrhort Quartet, op. les
Allegro ma non troppo,
Andante sostenuto
Menuetto. allegro
Presto. r+-,.., e,ir..,;oo
N"S0'7 violin. cello and Piano(
r-,aseroay Ungarisch NO.
Adagio.
Allegro motto. ,.-,.
iiO''" Viola Solo.
1,...,,o,.er Quartet, op. IS, No. 4
Allegro ma non tanto
ScI5rzo. Andanto scherzo quasi
aIeGretto,
MeuucttO,
Allegro.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-08

# YOU buy a Hartford Bicycle you
hove the next best in the world and
made by Columbia factory,
MILLION. WHEAT & HANCHER co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-08

A Bicycle from our house is a sure
guarantee that it is all right and good
value. -
DILLON. WHEAT & ,HANCHER co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-08

N-Get the Best
NM WHEELING DAILY REGISTER
1Oc PER WEEK.
oOG
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-08

Bicycles and Diamonds our heavy cav;
bnsjness Just now. And we are sell
ing them. r,>-Ct1ER 20
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-26

To see the performance offered by the
Great Wallace Shows is to see the best
artists II the circus profession that
money can secure or long years Of ex-
perience suggest, is the universal YER
dict of those whofhave been enabled to
visit this popular place of amusement
during the past dozen years. And this
year. the fourteenth successful season,
the claim is set up that all previous
records are overshadowed and a pro
gram Of lligl-class novelties is offered
that outclasses all competitors. Better
vet, this assertion seems to be founded
IN absolute facts, ~ the press notices in
every city included in this years tour
thus far have been lavish ia their praises.
Indeed the universal verdict has beer
the best circrs yet seen here" and
when the tremendous strides in THU
branch CT the amusement business dur
ing recent years IS considered, this Il
exceptionally strong language. "The
! proof Of the pudding Is in the eating
thereof" ID e trite saying, and the PEG
pie Of this city and vicinity will have
an opportunity to test the worth Of thu
Wallace Shows IN the near future. Tn,
date for the exhibition in Greenwood
Dec. 8, and the customary glitterint
street parade will be given at 10 80 II
the forenoon OF that dEy.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-26

The auditors Office has just completed
the ~semi-annual distribution of the
Chicksaaw school fund. This fund is
distributed in May and November of
each year. The total appropriation for
the year is $51, GIBBS. Half Of this sum,
or $25,526. so, has just been sent to the
twenty three counties entitled to it.
Following IL the amount received by
each county; Alcorn, $1,G43.07; Benton,
81, 0G9. 70; Calhoun, 81 33S.01. Chicka.
saw, $l,3ij,58: Clay, S005.47; De Soto,
St,2S7,G7; Itawamba, s1,481. 95; Lafa-
yette, Sl,8l45 "a; Lee, @l,20G. 93; Mar
shall, @1,682, 81; Monroe, t,032. So; Pan
ola, 81, 1850; Fontotoc, 81. 33S. So; Quit
mar, 1852; Prentiss, 81, 1ls. 40; ITALIA
hatchie, &3G.G7; Tate, 81, COS. 92; Tippah
& ,22i.22 ~Tishomjngo, 81, 116.6 SO; Tun
ica, Si,is0,9 S; Union, St,122. 33; Web
ster, II, 148.4 As; Yalobusha, $131.13.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-26
the NORTH AMERICAN REVIEW,
the nestor of the magazines

the ncstor of the magazines.
This magazine has for more thai'
eighty years, within its well dehncd
lines, stood at the head OF monthly
publications. Chicago Record.
The Review may well be proud OF
its e~ighty-two years, for truly IL may
be said OF II that sage cannot wltiler
nor time stale It's infinite variety"
Fortunate Is the n who can SIT
down and feast upon the good things
furnished by the best literary caterers
in the world. Grand Rapids Demo-
crat.
II any one name In magazine liter
allure stands for what Is authoritative
that name is the North American Re-
view, which for more than eighty
wears has remained at the head OF the
monthly periodicals. Boston Post.
The Review Is filled each month
with articles which should be read by
every true citizen. --Oddfellows Re-
view. st. Paul.
The Review has done more for the
better class Of readers than any other
publication OF this kind in the coun-
try. -Christian Advocate, Ut. Louis.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-26
Doctor Up.

A few cents might prevent q sickness
where many dollars might not cure it.
Come to US to have your prescriptions
filled, to buy your patent medicines and
for any thing you may need in a line.
We handle only the rurest and best,
Your wsnss arasirrn the most careful
attentiop y ~ experienced pharmacizi
III M ss Tiin9 p8r1dIsE.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-26
Silk and Satins.


have two filters Of the best bred
Pointers Puppies in the world, for sale
They run from five to six months old
and combind the blood of Imp, Croxteth
Champions Led Of Rush, Keng of Kent
Lad Of Bow Beaufort, Sensation, Bravo
Bang Bang and Meteor.
Address,
Geo. P. Recor?
Jackson,
Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-26
Thanksgiving Services.

Thanksgiving day was duly observed
in Greenwood. There were services
held in the Methodist and Presbyterian
churches, the stores were closed and the
day was properly spent by the citizens
Of the town.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-26


The appearance of a minstrel organ
~ization is now 10 rare a theatrical event.
that, by striking contrast with the past,
it forcibly recalls to the minds OF all old
theatre.goers the time when similar
troupes were counted by the tens where
they now only figure in the units. The
burnt cork artist is distinctly an
American product, and with more or
less prominence he has been in evidence
on the stage for oyc three-quarters OF
a century. As early rs 1915, negro i'm
presentations were given in connection
with melodrama, but it was not until
1s48 that special minstrel troupes were
organized, the first consisting OF the
famous quartet. Dan Emmett. Frank
Brewer, Billy Whitlock and Dick Pei
ham, who gave their initial perform
ance. the first Of its kind ever given
anywhere. on the nth Of February
1913. Since this date the passage
of years has witnessed hundreds,
IL not thou. ands, Of similar organi
zations. and this arm Of the dra
matte art has raised into national, and
in some inssal ces international renown
such familiar names al Dan Emmett
Charley Witt, George Christy. Epi
Horn. Nelse,Ss ymonr. Billy Birch. Bill,
Bachus, Ben Cotton, Bob Hart. Bel
Gardner, Luke Schoolcraft. Gus How
ard, Billy Gray. Robert Siavin. Ton!
Hart, Low Benedict. VIM. Arlington
Carl Wagner and Billy Kerssnds. Th'
last named has "a t-lived I'll other per
formers Of note, ~ d to-day Is . popu
lar AZ ever. and II the htar Of Richart
d Prinxle's famous Georgias n might.
uAi0n with sinsco n Hollands OPERATE
Minstrel, who spp ear q the Open
HOUSE, satn day. u ecc,nhcr 4 The.
lnake : siaisy n.rsds ~iitrodncing ~
W0BN 3NANsNa s5H4t
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-26

50 CENTS NUMBER; $3.50 4 YEAR.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-26
Miss.

Send your jug orders for Whistles,
Wines and Gins to the Merchants Elk
change Saloon, Greenville, Miss, and
get the best for the least money.
(tf.3 M. J. GOLDSMITH, Mgr.
An accident happened at the crossing
Of the Southern and !. G. railroads in
Greenwood last Tuesday evening. The
West bound freight or the Southern
road an into a loaded freight a be-
longing to the /. G. The a was shat
tered but the freight was damaged very
little. No other damage was done.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-26
the NrsToR OF the MAGAZINES.
The Norm American Review

has been in the van Of American
thought for more than ti'rec
quarters Of a century, ranking al
ways with the best and most IN
nuential periodicals In the world
1t is the mouth-piecc OF the men
who know more about the great
topics on which Americans re-
uuire to be informed from month
to month, it's contributors being
the leaders Of thought and action
in every field.
Those who would take counsel
of the highest knowledge on the
affairs Of the time, ana learn
what is to be said regarding them
by the recognized authorities on
both sides, must therefore read
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-26
SOUTHERN E.aII.uAY.

Dslicstesss HeSrSngs in jars ct
CAsPER's
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-26

II your book dealer will not sell yo'
the above books for the prices above
send the money to the publishers an
you will get them promptly.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-26

Now Is the Time to Su bscribc.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-26
klondyke.

kIondyke.
would not 60 to Klondyke when
buggie worth fifty dollars are being civ.
en- away by
HENDERSON & BAIRD.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat., 1897-06-12
old People.

Old people who require medicine to
regulate the bowels and kidneys will
find the true remedy in Electric Bitters.
This medicine does not stimulate and
contains no whiskey nor other intoXi-
cant. but acts as Il tonic and altera-
tive. 1t acts mildly on the stomach
and bowels. adding strength and Civ
ingtonc to the organs. thereby aiding
Nature in the performance of the
functions. Electric Bitters is an eX-
ceilent appetizer and aids digestion.
Old people find it inst exactly what
they need. Price fifty cents per bottle
at Haman's drug store.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat., 1897-06-12

Visitors to the Normal this week are
loud in their praise of Cape Girar'
deau as beautiful and enterprising
little city.
Mrs. +. d. Garrett of Webster
Grove is visiting her aunt, Mrs. D.
\. Glenn in this city. Her husband,
f. d. Garrett. who is making a special
trip in Texas for his house in St.
Louis will join her in Il few days and
make short visit with his many
friends and relatives here.
An eye for an eye and tooth for a
tooth, is the old Mosaic doctrine. but
the doctors of to-day save the eye
sight by applying Sutherland : Eagle
Eve Saive. 1t cures all forms of sore
eyes and granulated lids. Ii strength
ems weak eyes.
The Normal students will begin to
leave for their respective homes in IA
few days. We will miss the Normal
girls and boys who have neen with u:'
for the last nine months.
The dog license is not Il failure. So
far this year eighty-two dollars dog
license went into the cash drawer in
the city Treasurer Office.
The picnic at NEiller's Park yester-
dav and last night was well attended
and everybody had a good time.
When our baseball park is cOmplet'
ed We will sure enough be in the swim.
If you are bilious, try DR.. sawyer
Little Wide Awake Pills, you will find
them just what you want. Try free
sample. They do not gripe. Sold al
N. Maple Wilson's drug store.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat., 1897-06-12
WEDNESDAY

1t doesn' / matter much whether sick
headache. hilliousness. Indigestion
and constipation are caused by neg
lect or by unavoidable circumstances:
DeWitt's Little Early Risers will
pe,dily cure them all. For sale by
j. Maple Wilson. Druggist.
Our merchants say they are having
fairly good trade for this season OF
tie year.
City Treasurer Wichterich was at
the court house to-day paying off city
employees.
Do your eyes ever smart. burn or
feel rough Sutherlin's Eagle Eye
SaIve will Danish that feeling. 1t will
make your vision clear and distinct
ana will enable you to read without
tirin@. Put up in p cent tubes. con-
vrnirut and nice 10 use. Two applica-
iiun., are worth ten times the price.
What is being done to boost our
Fair this year: 1t is high time the
management was putting forth its
efforts to wake the people rp to take
an interest in the coming Fair.
Collecto Hope and Assessor How
arI are IN the city to-day collecting
merchants license.
Poison Ivy. insect bites, bruises,
scalds. burns, are quickly cured by
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. the
great pile cure. For sale by j. Ma
pie Wilson, Druggist.
In the oratorical contest at the Nor
NAL Tuesday night for the gold medal
J. II. Vaeth of Ste. Genevieve county
was the successful contestant and he
walked off with the gold medal. His
subject was Robert f. Lee.
Arbur-al soap for chapped skin.
The Board of Regents will meet
next Monday and elect teachers for the
Normal.
y JU Genus iron Ollc. L ufe oOIuDIe
Iron concentrated and pure Amor
phous Quinine is contained in Cheat
hams Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t is Il
true tonic. strengthner. appetizer,
toner up of the system. and blood
purifier Only 80 cents. J. Maple
Wilson. druggist.
We are pleased to notice that our
people are taking great interest in the
Normal exercises. The Chapel is
we'll filed every night and every day
during the commencement the exercises
are watched from beginning to end
by people who are capable of APP
preciating.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat., 1897-06-12

The City Engineer is making a sur
vey in front of the College and dowl
to the railroad machine shops
He has orders from the Council IL
make an estimate of the cost of grad
ing and graveling that street.
After being on unfriendly terms fol-
twenty-seven years two old and highly
respected citizens of this city me-
yesterday and made friends. We
were glad to see this. There was nc
occasion for the long existing enmity
and that they both acknowledged a.
they clasped each others hands.
"Boyswill be boys" but you can I
afford 70 lose any OF them. Be ready
for the green apple season by having
DeWitt's Collie and Cholera Cure in
the house. For sale by ]. Maple Viii
son. Druggist.
Another big lot OF lime from Ste.
Genevieve was put OFF Il boat here
to-day. No excuse for this.
No city on earth has a better or
more liberal set of business men than
has Cape Girardeau. No city in the
State of Missouri has better retail
stores than we have here. The Deop!e
who trade here are surely we'll treated
Many Il days work is lost by sick
headache, caused by indigestion and
stomach troubles. DeWitt's Little
Early Risers ARE the most effectual
pill for overcoming such difficulties
For sale by J. Maple Wilson. Drug
gist
At the meeting of the City Council
last night George q. kimmel intro
duced Il resolution. which was adopted.
to remove Father Powers street
light from its present location to a
designated place further south on
Spanish street.
Hon. Ed. Rozier of Ste. Genevieve
arrived in the city to-day. Mr.. Rozier
is member of the Board of Regents
and he is here to attend the Normal
Commencement and meeting of the
Board of Regents.
DR.. Sawyer:-Dear Sir: | can say
with pleasure that | have been usin5
your medicine. and will recommend it
TO all suffering ladies.
MRR. W. W. WEATHERSHEE
Augusta. Ga.
Sold at J. Maple Wilson's drugstore
The City Council took their seats in
front of their new desks last night
and awarded the contract for the city
printing to the DEMOCRAT. The new
desks started off we'll.
Mrs. Charley Profit and children
and Mrs. Lille Heiserer of Scott
county were in the city to-day. the
guests of Mrs. H. S. Doyle.
Mrs. Dr.. Sullivan. and Mrs. B.
McManuS. mother of Mrs. II. T..
Cannon. of Cairo. Illinois. are in the
CITY visiting Mrs. Cannon.
WEDSFSnAT
The Cape Girardeau Democrat., 1897-06-12
,,aliard.s snow Linimcnt.

There is no pain it will not relieve.
no swelling it will not subdue, no
wound it will not heal. 1t will cure
frost bites, chiblains and corns. Sold
by Wilson Drug Store.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat., 1897-06-12
Charley Mnhnkc Dead .

Charles J. Mahnke died at his home
in ST Louis last Saturday. aged "a
years. The deceased was raised in
this city He was brother of Mrs.
W. Fl. HuterS