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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-14
inst Received.

The third lot of Maps of the World,
21x28 inches. Price 1Gc Also I'd lot
U. S. Navy of '9S, containing $50 battle
ships, at ALBERT DITTMAR'S.
1868 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-14
SEND ADVERTISEMENTS IN EARLY.

Patrons Of the advertising columns of the
Sunday Register will greatly aid US and do
themselves a favor at the same time If they
will send in copy Of all advertisements intended
for to-morrows issue early to-day.
Don't wait until o.night-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-14
IN HONOR Of DEWEY.
THE HERO Of MANILA,
There Will Be a Magnificent Demon
stration by Wheeling's Citizens.
THOUSANDS WILL BE IN LINE.
Parade Will Be the Most Imposing in
the City's History.
THE PATRIOTIC ADDRESSES

Will Be Made by DISTINGUISHED
Citizens Occasion Will Ee
Enlivened by the Music of DOz-
en- Bands, and Score Of Drum
and Fife Corps All Arrange
ments Completed for To-Day's
Patriotic Demonstration The
City is in Gala Attire, With Flags
Floating Everywhere The Full
Programme for the Afternoon.
More Contributions to the Num-
Notes Pertaining to the Celebra
ton.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-14
SECOND DIVISION.

Col, Pobert White Division Marshal.
c. D. Thompson. Chief of Staff.
DIR. J. l.. Dickey Adjutant.
Aides-Baird Nichols. George S. Feeny,
James Lancaster, George Woods. J. {.
Devine F. II. LANCE j c. Riheldaff fer,
Thos. Sheppard, Gala Mitchell. n. Refs
ter, Sr.. Frank Church. John O. Pendle-
ton, r. E. Montgomery, Ernest Smith.
w. b. Francis.
Cathedral High School Cadets
Boys III Uniform from the Various
Schools
and
All School Children Not in Uniform.
Carriages Containing Mayor Butts and
Speakers
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-14
THE PEOPLE ARE COMING.

Last evening reports from all sub
urban towns were that almost the en-
tire population able to walk would come
to Wheeling to-day, and if the weather
be fair, as 1t promises to be, there will
be thousands of strangers here to wit
ness the demonstration. The railroads
have made extraordinary preparations
to handle the crowds looked for, and
hotels and restaurants will be prepared
to provide for any possible number
Everybody will be welcomed, and it Is
to be hoped that everybody who can
will come, and join with our people in
having a good, rousing, patriotic time
of it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-14

This is the day we celebrate, and it
will be a -ecordbreaker for Wheeling
Yesterday and last evening the de-
tails of the monster parade were per-
fected, corrections and additions made
to the roster of the marching column
additional officers assigned to the yarl-
o'clock this afternoon the column will
move, under command of Chief Mar
shall Travis.
Yesterday was given over to the ar
rangement of decorations and displays,
and last evening to the final meetings
of the various organizations, while the
Chief Marshal and his principal aides
held a last consultation over details.
This morning everything will be found
in readiness.
The various organizations, as rule,
are called to meet at one o'clock this
afternoon, although in few excep-
tiona cases half-past one is the desig
mated hour. The various organiza-
tons are expected to take their places
at two o'clock, in the divisions as
signed them, and the word Forward"
will be given promptly at half-past two
by the City Hall clock. There can be
no delay in so large body of men, and
every individual marcher, as well as
every one in command of nrganiza-
lions, should see to it that the time is
carefully noted.
The streets are to be kept clear over
the route of march. Chief of Police
Bennett will see to this matter, and all
interested should govern themselves
accordingly.
The details of yesterday, and the ar
rangements for to-day Will be found
below
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-14
THIRD DIVISION.

THIRD DIVISION.
Charles n. Hancher, Division Marshal.
Harry. Whitaker, Chief of Staff
Julian Hearne. Adjutant.
Aides-M. Sonneborn. d. G. Morgan, Jr..
W H. Frank. j. McH Jones Samuel
Welsh, Robert Frazier. F. e. schu-
Thos. Whitebouse James 4: sigafoose,
Chas. Weaver. Lucien Martin.
Elkins Club and Little Tip"
Arion Singing Society.
ST. Alphonsus Society.
Bavarian Society.
German Kreiger Verein.
Swiss Beneficial Society.
Lodges of the A. O. L. w.
O. L. A. NJ.
JR o. U. A. NJ.
FOURTH DIVISION
DR.. Charles A. Wingerter, Division Mar
A. S Hare Chief of Staff.
Hal. Speidel. .Adjutant::
Geo. l.. Mccoy, Thos, Murrins Patrick
Brannen. NJ L, Blackburn, W. c. Stew
art, David Rankin.
Parke Division. A. O. n.
Mullen Division, A Q. H.
Lodges of the Shield of Honor.
Local Union No rs. n. B. of Q. P.
Wheeling Volunteer Light Artillery.
Other Societies.
Citizens.
FIFTH DIVISION.
Col. W. W. Arnett. Division Marshal
]. c. Stamp, Chief of Staff
Or D. B. Best. Adiutant.
Aides-Dr E. c. Meyers. f. B. Franz
helm, Henry w. Schrebe, John c. Stro-
bel. Frank E. Mccoy. Frank c. Cox.
John A. Howard Luther W. Rlayney.
w II. c. Curtis r. P. Glass, T. c. Mof-
fat f. c. Robinson.
Wheelmen
Horses and Carriages.
Wheeling Fire Department
THE PARADE.
Chief Marshal Travis states that the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-14
FIRE DEPARTMENT TO TURN OUT

Chairman Mcclure, of the Council
Committee on Fire Department, held a
cor sultation with Chief Kleives. at
which it was decided that the fire de-
partment will turn out in the demon
stration this afternoon. For obvious
reasons the department will be as
signed to the rear of the last division.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-14
THE HIBElRNIANS.

Parke and Mullen Divisions of the
Ancient Order Of Hiberrians will meet
this afternoon at l o'clock. sharp, at
their hall in the Cathedral High School
building, where they will fall in line
for the procession. Chief Marshal
Travis has assigned them to the right
of the fourth division.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-14
DEWEY DAY NOTES.

Acting Captain H. B. Drabelle, OF the
Wheeling Volunteer Light Artillery,
calls the members to assemble at / p.
m sharp, at the north front door of
the Court House, to participate in the
demonstration.
Letter carriers will make regular de-
liveries this morning, but none will
be made in the afternoon. The car
riers and clerks will turn out in full
force in the parade this afternoon.
The Y. M. C. A. Cyclers will ride in
the procession this afternoon. A. D..
Howe will act as captain. The Cy-
clers are requested to meet at the AS
sociation building at lis.
Peter Haberstick yesterday executed
a large portrait Of Admiral Dewey.
which is a part of the decoration of the
Held restaurant building.
The local potters union, 200 strong,
viii be in line to-day. They are called
to meet at l o'clock sharp at their hall,
corner Twenty sixth and Chapline
streets
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-14
FORMATION OF THE COLUMN.

FORMATION OF THE COLUMN.
AS was anticipated, theanumber Of
organizations which reported to Chief
Marshal Travis yesterday, necessitated
a change in the formation of the col
umn, as given in Capt Travis first
general order, issued Thursday night
Some of the organizations which will
participate have not even yet notified
the Chief Marshal They will be as
signed to positions this morning, or
upon reporting this afternoon. The
formation of The column will be as
fellows:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-14
THE "RE,gEI s. TO PARTICIPATE.

The Shriver Grays, the local camp Of
the ex-Confederate soldiers, have de-
cided to participate in the demonstra-
ton this afternoon. All members will
ride in carriages. They will meet at
one o'clock at Burns & Church's hack
stand on Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-14
FIRST DIVISION.

Chief Marshal ". n. Travis, COMMANDO
ing.
Platoon of Police and White Wings.
Theo. Roller Chief Bugler,
Chief Marshal and Staff.
A. A. Franzheim. Chief of Staff.
DR.. l.. n. Refer. Adjutant.
Aides--H. 3. Mcclure, Harry Mendel, Jno.
j. Coniff, c. A. Robinson, W. Q. Nc
Cluskey. Edward Elliott, c, A. Robin
son, C. H. Snyder, Fred Williams, Jos.
Hoffman Paul Reymann, A. S. List,
Geo J. Mathison B. w Peterson, o. T.
Rhodes. VIM. Otto, Guy r. c. Allen,
John A. Topping, Harry Cooke, DIR.
Howell, Patrick Brannen.
LinSly Cadets
Holiday Post G. A. r.
Stephens Post G. A. r.
Shriver Camp, Confederate Grays.
Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias.
knights of St. George. of Cathedral.
Knights of ST. George. of ST. Alphonsus.
knights of ST. John, of Benwood.
Letter Carriers and Postoffice Employees.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-14

Ride the Monarch Wheel.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-14

Mrs. Lewis Steenrod entertained the
Charity Whist Club at her home two
miles east of the city on Thursday af-
ternOon.
Evening star., 1898-11-30

from the chicks. They are mostly able to
ny about the middle of July; but even after
they can ny well they are usually advised
10 run ana hide and lie still, however close
~ approached, while the mother goes ON
with her loving, lying acting, apparently as
desperately concerned for their safety as
when they were featherless infants. some
times. however, after carefully STUDYING
the circumstances, she tells them to take
wing and up and away in a bIurry birr
and whir they scatter to all points of the
compass, as If blown up with gunpowder
cropping cunningly out of sight three or
Tour hundred yards off, and keeping oriet
until called, when the danger is supposed
to be past II you walk on little way
~ltnout manifestlns any inclination to
huht them, you may sit down at the foot
OF tree near enough to see and hear the
happy reunion. One touch of nature makes
the whole world kin; and II is truly won
derfui how love-telling the small voices of
these BIRDS are, and how far they reach
through the woods into one anotber's
| hearts and into ours. The tones are so hu-
man and so full of anxious affection, few
mountaineerS can fail to be touched nv
them. ~
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The Sierra Grouse.
Tsom The ArIaLtic Monthly.

nave seen young brOods Of grouse run
hlag beneath the frs in June at a height
OF SO" feet above the sea. On the ap-
pro4ch OF danger, the mother, with a pc
'alar cry. warns the helpless midgets TO
scatter and hide beneath leaves and twigs,
and even in plain open places IT is almost
impossible to discover them In the mean
time the mother Teigns desperate lameness,
throws herself at your feet, kicks and
gasps and fiutters, TO draw your attention
Evening star., 1898-11-30

tax arrearages which for various reasons
are not collectable, but must needs be
brought forward annually in the accounts
as new books are opened. because tnere Is
no authority for their cancellation.
1t Is also frequently the case that own
ers Of property in arrears for taxes which
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cannot be collected by legal process, who
are not equitably chargeable with the de-
lnquency, express a willingness to pay the
taxes provided the penalties thereon are
remitted. but their offers are necessarily
declined.
For these reasons and others equally ap-
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thousands of situations have been OBJ
tanned through the want columns of The
Star. ~
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parent 1 would recommend that the Conn
missioners ask for such legislation as will
empower them to order the Cancellation OF
taxes or the removal of penalties Whenever
in their judgment such action might be
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All Gift gods will he suit
ably uo1e,i free whenever Prac-
1i~ahie.
All leather goods costing 81
or more will Ice stamped free.
All sterling silver mounted
umbrellas costing 81 80 or
nor" will ~ engraved free
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Black Diagonal, 40 inches wide,
33c. yard-worth 5Oc.-and that's
our price usually. Be quick-only
few pieces.
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- inch Black Tareta- warrant
ed to wears Sl.o0 grade s5c. yard.
The manufacturers, as well as
our Own. guarantee goes with ey-
cry yard.
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S1.O0 4S-inch Drap d'Fte- extra
fine quality and all wool-sA new
colors-59c. yard. These Will 20
quick, SO Ice On time.
Evening star., 1898-11-30

so Kersey Jackets. in Black and
All Wool, $500 worth IS 5o-aH
sizes and nicely tailored and per-
fection In fit. Be quick for these.
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15c. and Soc. 46-inch French
Whipcords-al colors-cast Sic. to
land in America-good. firm quail
ty-only one dress TO customer
A9c yard.
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Acts Promptly.

As an offset to this argument the superin-
tendent of charities tells me that when he
conferred with the officers Of another hos
pital, which had been purchasing at open
market rates. and urged the proprety of
conforming to our contract prices they acted
promptly upon hfs suggestion and secured
without difficulty the best meats at our con-
tract rates.
1 was deeply impressed by the plea Of the
treasurer who claimed that as he bouSht
for invaIids who needed the choicest noeat
which could only be obtained at the higher
price, he should not be interfered with hy
accounting officers, but afterward. when +
learned that another home for inyalids with
inmates presumably not less dainty I'm TASTE
and appetite, was being supplied with ..best
goods at lowest prices" l was soreIy per
picked Finding myself thus TN a strait
betwixt two" concluded to observe strict
neutrality, justifying my action, or inaction
rather by the failure of Congress at tbs
last moment to enact the proviso Of the ap
propriations committee of the House for
the inclusion of supplies for hospitals and
charitable institutions in the proposals from
intending contractors.
Remission of Taxes and Penaltte.
The laws which govern the assessment of
taxes, and the exaction of penalties upon
tax arrearages contain no provision for re-
mission.
There are many thousands of dollars of
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Denominated n Gratuity.

This bill was referred to me for consider
alton, and / reported againt it's enactment,
April %. 1898, basing my opposition upon
the ground that it was not justified by any
principle of law or equity, but conferred
mere gratuity, quoting in support of this
View a delivcrance of the Supreme Court
of the United States, February 10, 1897, in
one of these cases. namely, that Of George
+. Johnson, administrator of Peter Nc
Namara, deceased. in which the question
of the liability of the District to pay inter
est on these claims, which had been ad
judged by the Court of Claims. was con
tested by the attorney for the District and
carried up on appeal to the higher court.
In its opinion sustaining the appeal and
deciding against The demand for interest,
the Supreme Court took occasion to use this
explicit language: There is no ele-
ment of legal or an equitable claim thin
the proper meaning and SignihcatiOn of
those words on the part of any of those
who will profit by the act Of February 49,
1899, against the municipal authorities of
the District. That act bestowed pure and
simple gift
In view Of such a Characterization Of
these so-called claims by the highest tri-
bunal IN the land feel that | NAV reason
ably assume that the accusation of Injustice
and prejudice, so often urged against me
on account of my uncompromising hostility
to their payment falls to the ground.
The repeal of that act, and a failure to
re-enact 1t In whole or in part will not
work hardship to any meritorious claim
ant, as the act of June 49, 1880, ''conferring
jurisdiction upon the Court of Claims for
the settlement Of all outstanding claims
against the District of Columbia" under
which all these suits were originally
brought, is still in fun force and effect, and
contains ample provision for a fair and
just determination Of every question at is
sue in the long-standing controversy be-
tween these former contractors and the
local government.
Evening star., 1898-11-30

Black Afl-wool 40-inch German
Henriettas. 29c. yard. for one day
only, and Que dress length To a
customer, SO take advantage
quickly.
Evening star., 1898-11-30

Black Mohair Brilllantine. 45
inches wide, SOC. yard-none bet
ter anywhere at 75c.-ine and
lustrous.
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Black Cheviot Serge, A inches
wide, soc. yard-will not crock or
wrinkle-the purest of all wool.
making this a remark able value.
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19-inch Plain and Changenble
Taffeta-Sl.0 LOO grade for 69c.-a
good rustic and a splendid cloth
not the trashy kind by any means.
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ia extra heavy weight White
blankets, in Blue, Pink and Red
borders-nicely finished-our usual
$i.25 grade-9Se. pair.
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80 Black Kersey All-wool Jack
cts, Sl0.o0-wurth $3.50 all sat
in lined good cloth -artistically
cut-all sizes but quantity limit
ed. Come early.
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60c. Handsome Gilt Frame,
with brass mountings-siz 91.xl4
warranted not 10 tarnish-with
either light or dark mat-25c.
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Recovery of Interest Paid.

Before the Supreme Court of the United
States had decided that the act of Febru-
airy 13, 1895, in allowing contractors board
rates which We're IN excess Of their con-
tract rates, conferred a gratuity which, as
such, was due and payable only from the
date of the act granting It, and therefore
without interest, judgments amounting to
$36,oOO5I, principal, and s21, 1861 interest
had been paid. AS this statute, though
never so ill-advised, was yet for time the
law, the payment of the principal of these
judgments, which Were rendered under It's
mandate, must stand but the interest al
lowed thereon, being unauthorized should
be returned to the treasury from which it
was illegally drawn. Suits for its recovery
were instituted shortly after the rendition
of the decision of the Supreme Court and
| am informed by the special assistant at
torney who represents the District of Co.
lumba in the Court of Claims that thew
will be tried at the next ensuing term of
the court.
Evening star., 1898-11-30

Ladies' Extra Heavy Fleece
lined Comblnatio Suits-special
price, 39c.-reduced from 6Sc.
Such values don't last long. Bet
ter hurry.
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A Big Saving ON Innings.

A good, strong quality Silesia,
In Black and Gray-fuii regula-
tion width-10c. grade at 6Ac.
yard.
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Harris Quality at Harris Price"

7F7 7I7 l7775I 57II 757- 77TTTl7 nm 77
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Goods at Nearly Half Prices.

For One Days Selling -i5-inch
All-wool Silk-fiuished Henriettas,
in street and evening shades.
These goods cost 54c. TO land.
For one day, ACC. yard.
Evening star., 1898-11-30

Ladies' aud Children's Worsted
Mitts, that sold as high as 39c.
We've punched the lot and make
them 19C
Evening star., 1898-11-30

Ladies' Extra Heavy Fleece
lined Vests and Pants-made with
French bands-in White, Ecru and
Natural color-50c. goods-special,
i3c.
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Cream White silk Embroidered
Flannel -bemsritched and scul-
loPed edge-worth 75c.-ss hg
special, Soc. yard.
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1212c. Black or Gray Canvas
the kind that holds its stiffenipg
-7l2c. yard as long as the lot
lasts.
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An Object Lesson.


The consideration of these contra actors'
claims in the ten years last past, has often
engrossed my attention to the exclusion Of
matters of greater Importance. l have re-
sponded to numerous calls from the Court
of Claims for contracts, vouchers and other
papers of record relating to them, and when
they have gone to judgment have studied
the referees reports, the attorneys briefs
and the findings of the court to the end
that l might intelligently present them for
your action. In the shape of measures for
relief and instructions to the courts they
have occupied the calendars Of Congress
and taxed the patience Of the members of
the various committees, ultimately finding
their way to me for examination and re-
port. If, as rule, indications of merit
had been apparent l should have met with
out grudging their exactions upon my time
but the cases were exceptional in which
any inherent worth was found.
1t occurred to me recently, in reviewing
a bill for the payment of one of these
claims which had been referred for in
vestigation by the House District commit
tee, that it might be well to give it special
attention and present its salient features
somewhat at length as an object lesson to
Congress. AS a clear case Of total de-
pravity'' it is representative Of a class. and
much valuable time will be saved If here
Evening star., 1898-11-30

A fine line OF Boucle Reefers
in all colurs-sizes 3 to = years
S215 values at S19s. See them
Evening star., 1898-11-30

24inch White and Cream Taf-
fetatine, for linings-all silk-4sc.
yard-looks exactly like the very
expensive article and wears well.
Evening star., 1898-11-30

| would suggest, however, a safeguard
for the rights of the class for which this
abandoned proviso was originally adopted,
that the act of August Il, 1894, for the
protection of persons furnishing materials
and labor for the completion of public
works for the limited States, be made ap-
plicable to the District of Columbia. This
law solves the problem of protection to
laborers dealers by requiring contrac-
tors to give bonds with ample security for
the payment of all obligations incurred by
them in the execution of their contracts
Evening star., 1898-11-30

To be very busy we've marked
a new line OF Ladies' Fine SIS
Kid Gloves 9sc. Just put on sale.
All sizes and all shades.
Evening star., 1898-11-30

SOC. White Enamel Frame-siZe
9ILxL-with gilt mounttngs-for
cabinet photo-with a nice mat
pc.
Evening star., 1898-11-30

Talbot's Medicated Red Twilled
Flannel-strictly all wool, with
sanitary preperties-eur 4qc. grade
at 3Oc. yard.
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Large size White Blankets, in
Blue, Pink and fancy borders
good weight-our $1.00 grade-at
69c. pair.
Evening star., 1898-11-30

A full line of yestie Suits
pieces trimmed-nur
81 % suits-at Sl.69. This is far
below clothing store prices
Evening star., 1898-11-30

institutions controlled by the Commission
ers are supplied, calf for the best sirloin
and porterhouse steaks, as a matter of fact
a much inferior article is furnished and ac-
choice meats, which is a matter of prime
importance in the case of invalids for whom
he caters. it is absolutely necessary to pay
thu. higher prices.
Evening star., 1898-11-30

For Tomorrow Only-4O-inch
An-wool Hennettas, In Reds,
Blues, Browns and Greens SOC
value for 29c. yard. Only enough
for one day.
Evening star., 1898-11-30

27-inch White Jap Silk, 3ec.-
extra quality and worth every
penny OF 50c.-all pure silk
splendid for evening wear.