Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-02-07


ard gave to the Prince of Wales, and
which was attended by a number of
the most prominent persons of Eng
land, including the Marquis of Sails
bury, was a great success in all re-
spects. The Prince OF Wales was very
appreciatiye of the American dishes,
especially the branded peaches, which
are unknown in England. The as
sumption that the Princes acceptance
of Mr. Bayard's invitation was per-
sonal tribute TO the present American
ambassador is erroneous. The Prince
has often dined with previous Ameri-
can ministers, and also with former
secretaries of the American legation.
The fact that the Prince and all the
other Englishmen present wore their
orders alone shows that he consider ID
it an official occasion and desired TO
pay a compliment to the American ma
ton.
This is likewise shown by his toast
at the dinners of the White Friars
Club, which includes the best known
authors and newspaper writer's, few
evenings ago. Consul General Collins
was the guest of honor, and over 100
persons were present. including Messrs.
Henry, Farjeon, ChTisti-Murray, Poult-
ney Bigelow and Mr. Lowe, editor of
the st. James Gazette Replying to
toast, the consul general made a
speech of refreshing candor, in which
he good-naturedly criticised the Eng
lish and praised America. He said:
'You have so much time at your dis
posal as to be able to devote much Of
it to the regulation of the affairs Of
other countries. You hold your meet
ings, appoint your committees and de-
nounce negro lynchings in America;
yet you kill more negroes monthly in
Africa than we have done in our his
tory" Mr.. Collins also spoke strongly
in favor of the arbitration treaty.
Continuous rains forecast renewed
floods in the Thames valley, especially
a. Datchett. Kingston, Oxford, NARROW
and Cavenshan, which are already suf-
ferlng, and which seriously threaten
FtOn. If the water rises there nine
inches more most of the boys must be
sent home. From all parts of the con-
tinent cc=ne the same stories of floods
and rains The weather along the Ri
viera has been the worst in years.
There have been daily rains, and the
roads are seas of mud. The continu-
ance of the rains has had bad effect
upon the invalids, who are there on ac-
count of the climate. and the doctors
are kept busy attending to their pa
tients.
Washington Hall. in the county of
Durham. has Just been sold for c4OO.
This was the estate which both Wash
ington Irving and Robert Sturgess. the
local historian. claim as belonging to
the ancestors of George Washington.
The historic mansion. now let in ten
ements. and the land attached to it,
were bought by the local authorities.
who desired to make a cemetery. Part
of the land was not required for this
purpose. and. together with the hall.
it was brought under the hammer.
The squabbles among the members
of the Irish Parliamentary party con-
tinue. The name Of Mr.. Vesev Knox
member from London
derry City. was removed from the list
of members of that party at a meeting
Of the Dillcnites on Thursday, after the
receipt Of a letter from Mr. Knox re-
fusing to join the party under the new
constitution.
From the moment OF his arrival in
London. Gel. Cecil Rhodes has been
deluged with invitations. telegrams.
love letters. bouquets and requests for
his photograph, locks Of his hair and
autograDbs. in addition to suggestions
of a proposal of marriage
The newspapers here continue TO COM
ment upon the approaching Bradley
Martin fancy dress ball, and in doing so
generally discuss American society.
One newspaper SAYS that Mr.. Martin
is unknown here Miss Cornelis Martin
is the Countess of Craven and explains
that he is "a Chicago millionaire.
The thefts on Italian railroads have
become so notorious that the officials
have been investigating the matter and
have inst issued a report declaring
themselves unable to deal with the evil
and suggesting that travellers cord their
baggage and seal each knot with
leaden seal.
In thanksgiving for the long life OF
their parents. the children OF Mr.. and
Mrs William E. Gladstone are about
to erect memorial window in Harvard
en- Church. and have accepted the de-
sign of Burne Jones.
Miss Terry is said to be completely
restored to health by her stay in the
South Of France.
Mr.. Arthur c. Hudleigh will reopen
the Court Theatre tonight with a re-
vival of Robert Buchanan's Sweet
Nancy" with almost the same cast as
when produced at the Criterion Thea
tire four weeks ago.
H J. Leslie. has. since the collapse
of "The Pilgrims Progress resigned
the managing directorship Of The
American Anglo Theatrical Syndicate,
and thereby severed all connection with
the Olympia Theatre.
East Lynn" was revived on Monday
at the Elephant and Castel Theatre,
with Maud Elmor as Lady Isabel. The
plav has drawn well and still retains
its hold upon the loyal Surray audi
ences.
Arthur Sturgess has decided to call
tho English version of La POupeo.
which will shortly be presented at the
Prince of Wales Theatre, The Auto
matte Bride.
Madge Ellis. the American music
hall singer. who has achieved much
success in London, is being congratu-
lated on having won her suit against
Mr.. and Mrs. Reed, of the Social Purity
League. When the question OF grant