The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-09-15

The state council of the Junior Order
OF United American Mechanics, which
will be In session In this city nearly all
week, was opened yesterday in blaze
of glory, A very creditable street dem
onstratlon in the afternoon under the
auspices OF the Wheeling councils pre-
coded an enjoyable outing at Wheeling
park in the afternoon and evening, and
In fact, the Juniors own the town.
This morning at Q o'clock the state
council viii come together In formal
session at the Odd Fellows hall, and
unless something unforeseen occurs, liz
labors will be completed by Friday. A
large number OF delegates from out In
the interior OF the state reached the
city yesterday, In addition to those
whose coming Monday night was noted
In yesterdays Intelllgencer, The
strength OF the order In West Virginia
can readily be seen by the number OF
localities represented, and there Is not
village or hamlet Of any Importance
but Is represented In the roster OF dele
gates. And the fourishlng condition OF
affairs will be further reflected In what
10 De tue InOEl
state council ever held In this state.
The local reception and general COM
mittees were very busy yesterday. The
first proceeding was escorting the dele
gates In the city to the Odd Fellows
hall, where an informal opening ses-
sion occurred, credentials being re-
celved and the delegates obligated. At
ter that things were gotten in readl-
nadu for the narada md nnfinU The
line Of march was crowded with people
who favorably commented upon the
fine appearance the various councils
made. Many business houses were
decorated In the national colOrs. and
the stars and stripes was very much in
evidence, 1t was o'clock when the
column moved off from Fourteenth and
Chapllne streets, in the following order:
Platoon of Police under Lieut.. Clemans,
composed OF Officers Allen, Walker,
COss, Michigan, Ritz, Knabe,
Michaels Mason, Babb, De-
vinney. Shields, Bick-
erton.
Chief Marshal John G. Leasure and Aides.
Opera House Band.
Wheeling Council No. l.
Wheeling City Band.
Ritchle Council No. q.
Benwood Council No. Is.
Mayors Band.
Lincoln Council No. q.
Dallas Cornet Band
John A, Logan Council No, %.
Dallas Council and Elm Grove No. 6j.
Melster's Band.
John a. Logan Council No. eS
State Council Delegates with Regalia.
Carriages with State Council Officers.
The different councils made an excel
lent showing, turning out in their full
strength. Lincoln council with Its tri-
colored umbrellas was strictly In 1t.
Another feature was the number OF
bouquets worn. and In which feature
Captain Benefits blue coats figured
There was brass band music to burn, so
that taken in all the Mechanics may
well feel proud Of their demonstration.
The route covered the principal
streets to the motor station, whence
they were conveyed to the park. where
The outing occurred. After arriving at
the park, Acting Mayor Chew delivered
n brief but Appropriate address Of well
come. to which State Councillor John
Zee, OF Chenille, one Of the most elo-
quent young orators among THE West
Virginia Hills" responded In his excel
lent style.
The amusement committee had ar
ranged NUMBER Oh interesting cons
tests which were carried out In detail.
They consisted OF barrel races. bowling
etc. and were open only to Mechanics.
1'he dancing platform had Its votarles
until late in the evening, the Opera
House orchestra furnishing the music.
The other bands stationed under the
trees also contributed to the enjoyment
of the occasion. 1t was nearly mid
night when the last OF the 'outlngers"
returned to the city, well pleased with
their day and delighted with the beau
ties Of Wheeling park.