Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-19


dwelt upon the many examples of sig
nails unheeded which are found in the
reformatory institutions.
w. C. Milligan delivered an grafton
on Victories of Peace" He referred
to the custom in ancient times of pay
ing homage to successful warriors,
while intellect was not recognized.
Armies create nations, but statesmen
preserve them. The progress along
the lines of science and invention were
mentioned as victories Of peace. The
pen is a greater civilizing agent than
the sword. When the mind overcomes
the body a victory is gained greater
than was ever gained in any field of
battle. He looked forward to the time
when a court of arbitration will settle
all international disputes.
The class prophecy was ready by
Charles J. Killmeyer. He pictured
himself in a jungle where he encoun-
tered a Hindoo juggler, who related to
him the fortunes and misfortunes Of
his classmates. He was taken in fancy
on journey around the world and met
the boys in different countries, all en-
gagged in occupations which would not
reflect great credit upon their Alma
Mater. But it was lust for fun and
it fulfilled is purpose and furnished
entertainment for the audience, be-
sides bringing the reward of enthus-
iastic applause for Mr. Killmeyer.
After another selection by the orches-
ira, Ebert f. Lash spoke upon "Munic-
ipal Reform" He said reform is the
cry of the day in the large municipal
tiles. and more DR.. Parkhursts are need
ed 1t is a duty of citizens TO attend
primary elections. Reform must strike
at the root of an evil The progress of
a community depends largely upon the
efficiency of its officers. Some reforms
which he advocated were curfew ordi-
nances and clean streets, literally and
morally.
Ben G. Horkheimer read an essay on
Success in Life" The temple of life
must be made by good, hard blows.
The acquisition of wealth is not neces-
sarily success. Luck must not be de-
pended upon. Pluck is worth more
than a world of luck. He who wears
spurs must expect to win them, and
winning them will derive more graft
fication from their possession.
The vcledictorian of the class was
Harrison j. L. Frank, whose subject
was, "A Forgotten Hero" He describ-
ed a cemetery in Philadelphia where,
amid the granite monuments Of many
of the nations heroes, lies the neg
lected grave of Robert Morris, one of
the signers Of the Declaration of In
dependence, and the first Senator
chosen from the State Of Pennsylvania.
He gave a brief biographical sketch of
this patriot, who died a prisoner for
debt, speaking in a manner which gave
evidence of considerable Evolutionary
ability, and demonstrated the wisdom
of his selection for valedictorian. In
speaking the farewells for the class,
he voiced their gratitude to the trus-
tees and corps of teachers. He adj
dressed the class in the following man.
ner, concluding with the beautiful SEN
timent in the lines of the poet:
Let fate do her worst, there are
moments Of joy,
Bright dreams of the past which it
cannot destroy.
They come in the nighttime of sorrow
and care.
And bring back the features JOY used
to wear
The dress parade followed. 1t took
place on the race track, and was a
very pretty exhibition, rejecting great
credit upon the students, upon the in
stitution, and especially upon the pains
taking commandant of the cadet corps,
Lieut.. Van Duser, U. S. N. When it
was concluded an order was read, an
nouncing the promotions of officers for
the next term These appointments
will hold during the summer, but some
changes may be necessary in the fall.
The appointments are made on the
average attained by the students in
their studies throughout the past year.
During the year just completed, there
were four companies, but next year
there will be two large companies, as
it is thought that better results can be
obtained in this manner. The new Of
fcers and their grades are as follows:
Major. Daniel Dawson, of Kingwood,
w. Va, 946S.
Captains, first company 1. W. Car
roll. of Bellaire, 91.93; second COM
panv. William Hugus, 91.S9.
Adjutant. Albert Beneke, $500.
First Lieutenants, first company, Jess
Speyer. 1913; second company, Guy Be
bout, S7.19.
Second Lieutenants. first company,
E. A. Lenkard S6.44; second company,
William Wilkinson. of Bellaire, SO.56.
Sergeant Major, J. H. Reass, SO.41.