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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-08
not have any part of that work t.

not have any part of that work to
do.
He went fishing and On the way
home he had the satisfaction OF sit.
ting on the fence 70 watch his brother
Ben drive the COW home. Ben hailed
him
The Pratts have come to tea"
That's jolly shouted Phil, spring
ing from the fence and running home,
leaving Ben to plod along with the
COW.
He hurried to his room. The bed
was not made. and everything he had
touched that day lay just where he had
left it, which did not trouble him.
"Hello!-no water" he exclaimed, as
the empty pitcher flew up in his hand.
But, bethinking himself, he ran for his
own water.
Now for a clean collar" But his
face fell as he saw none in his drawer
What did he want of a collar. any
way? No one would expect to see him
at the tea-tble.
| But, as he lay awake after going to
! bed, restless and a trifle hungry, he
| began TO wonder if his bargain was
| altogether a satisfactory one. He re-
| called something he had heard his
! mother say about it being impossible
! for any one to live unto himself or to
! escape the duties and responsibilities
owed by each to others, and that all
peace and harmony and happiness de-
pend upon the goodwill and cheerl-
ness and loving kindness with which
! these duties are performed.
Next morning he awoke, at the
sound of the breakfast bell, to keen
perception of the delightful smell Of
mutton chops buckwheat cakes and
! other good things.
We'll" he exclaimed, jumping up,
! I'm not going to live another day
on apples, if | know myself, it's a
mean, sneaking thing to try to shlrk
things. | get all | want to eat, ana
good. too" And he shifted eagerly,
as the appetizing smell came stronger.
And it's a pity if l can't do a little
to help on"
He went out, and had the leaves
raked before breakfast at which he
appeared with a glowing color and a
sidelong glance at mamma.
81 think I've tried it long enough,
mamma" he said, with a smile. Il be-
lieve I'll do chores and board with you,
If you'll take me back
81 will" said mamma, passing him
| the hot cakes.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-08
low TIC MN GrInds.

The fellow at the ladders top, to him
all glory goes,
And the fellow at the bottom is the
fellow no one knows.
No good are ali the had beens," for
in country and in town
Nobody cares how high you've been
when once you have come down.
When once you have been president
and are president no more,
You may run a farm. or teach school,
or keep a country store.
No one will ask about you, you never
will be missed.
The mill will only grind for you while
you supply the grist
Burlington HaWkeye.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-08
Ten Years Hence.

And what is your manner" the new
teacher said
To the dear little boy who stood at tho
head
or the very big class she was going to
teach,
With winning smile to all and to each.
'Dewey's my name" said the dear little
lad,
Who looked as If ne could never be bad.
"A beautiful name" the new teacher
said
with it you are sure to be always
ahead!"
The class in geography" then she said,
May rise to recite." From her book she
read:
The lessons about the Philippine Isles.
tbs far from here by ten thousand miles.
Dewey, my dear" the new teacher said,
To that little boy who stood at the head
go TO the blackboard and draw for me
y map of Manila for all to see!'
What do you think that new teacher
thought,
When all those sixty small boys she
taught
sprang to their feet with one single ac-'
cord,
And rushed right over to that black
board?
Frances Aymar Mathews in New York
Sun.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-08
Far Seeing.

What are you making so much dis
turbance for?" inquired Aguinaldo's
friend.
MY dear fellow, you are not. keep
ing up with the pace OF civilization.
You don't appreciate the value Of adj
vertising. l don't propose to go into
the United States along with the bunch
as merely one of the natives. I'm go
ing to be deposed potentate, who can
hold his own in society with any ex-
queen who ever migrated"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-08
Medicine Costing $1,000 Dose.

Medical science has been enriched by
n great discovery. Mime. HonouiX, Il
clever Pariesienne. has found in pre-
ciouS stones cure for the whole range
of human ills; the only drawback in
her panacca being that Il dose of medl,
cine may cost anything from $3.50 TO
$1,000, and n complete cure from $12,-
800 to $1,000.
The world of wealth and fashion is
flocking to her sumptuOusly-appoin
rooms to drink powdered rubies or to
inhale the OdOr of burnt diamonds.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-08
An Inkind Parent.

Mrs. Sharp-Our daughter is now
dearly Is years of age and l think 1t
Is time she had some kind of must
cal instrument to play on.
Mr.. Sharp-What remarkable CO.
incidence. had the very same thought
this morning when she was singing in
the dining room.
Mrs. Sharp-What instrument do
Won think would be the most suitable :?
Mr.. Sharp think steam calliope
would be about the proper thing. It's
the only instrument | know of that
would drown her voice.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-08
Practical.

"My friend" said Mr.. Stormlngton
Barnes, "yOu lack experience in play
writing. Your ideas Of construction
are painfully impractical; painfully
so. Why, there is scarcely five MN
utes Ia the piece that the star isn't or
the stage"
But I-er-I thought a star rather
liked that sort of thing"
Not these days. You must leave
him at least twenty minutes in the sec
Ond act, 50 that he may 20 around TO
the box office while the money is being
counted" Washington star.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-08
A Lucky Irishwoman.

1t is announced that Miss Ann Cor
rigan, of Ashburne, county Meath, has
been left a legacy Of eco per annum by
the late Empress of Austria. During
one of her visits TO ireland the late
empress called at the school Of which
Miss Corrigan was then mistress, and
became greatly interested in the chill
dren. The legacy now comes after
many years "in kind remembrance
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-08

Polite Old Gentleman perceive,
madam, that l need not inquire about
your health.
Nice Old Lady-Thank you, sir.
confess that / feel ten years younger
than | am.
Polite Old Gentleman-Possibly,
madam, but you cannot feel day
younger than you look.-Truth.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-08
Strong Attraction.

No, mamma, don't want to die and
go to heaven
why, Johnnie, how naughty!
What's the reason you don't want to-
go there?'
"'Cause I'd have to go away and
leave Petite Jimson."
And do you love Petite so much 2"
mo, mamma, / don't love him so
much, but he's tn only little boy I
know that has fits"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-08
PATENTS.
List OF Patents Issued Last Week to
Northwestern Inventors.

NorthwC@tcrn Inventors.
Leroy :. Burlington, Minneapolis,
Mimi, Acotylcne gas lamp: Oluf l.,
tJeld, Mayyille, y. D.. lifting attach
ment for ploWs; Ole O. Hatcli, FoSs-
ton. MINI. punching ana shoarinG ma
chine; Olaf Holf. Minneapolis, Mimi,
grain bin; Albert {. HOughland,
Greenleaf, Mimi, oil can; Arthelow Nj.
Randolph, ST. Paul. Mimi. pneumatic
concentrator: William Smith and G..
II. Davis. Proctorkuott, Mimi, car
bolster: Waldcmar T.. Spanier, Devils
Lake, y. d., grubbing machine; Free
man +, Wilson, Minneapolis. Mimi,
bicycle support; John Xieher, Fargo, \.
d.. coupling for traction engines.
MerWln, Lothrop johnson. Patent Attor.
ueyS, $40 Pioneer Press Building, st. Pau.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-08
A Race Against Fire

The crew Of n steamer from Spain
discovered in mid ocean that flames
we're raging In the hold. For ten days
lhey bravely fought the flames. If men
would fight as pcrsistcntly against dis
orders OF the stomach there would be
fewer premature deaths. The best
WEAPON for such d fight is IIostctter'S
stou ach BitterS.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-08
Not Superstitious.

And you wouldn't begin journey
on Friday?"
Not mel"
az can't understand how you have
any faith in such a silly superstition"
mo superstition about it-Saturday's-
payday"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-08
plnin Enough.

Mamma wants half dozen EN-
ons,' said Nellie, the other day, to the
groCeTyman.
What is it you want?' he inquired,
somewhat puzzled.
Il want Il half-doZen 'emOns." re,
piled the little one, wrathfully; don't
you know what q half-doZen iS!-its
iX."-Truth.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-08
The Nervous Invalid.

you say your wife is much stronger,
but that she is feeling worse. | don't
quite understand"
It's simple enough. She can be as
sick only rs her strength will permit,
and. naturally. the more strength she
has the worse she can feel."-JudEC.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-08
FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.
SOME GOOD STORIES FOR OUR
JUNIOR READERS.

How the GTill GrInds-Phu's Exps,i I'm cnt
"A Story for Little Folk That Makes
for the Good OF Tuture GeneratIons-
InIiss the Teasing rGssy.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-08
4 Conflict Of Evidence

The Judge-But the plaintiff identi-
fed you as the man who stole the
chickens.
The Prisoner earnestly D-Fo' de
Lawd, Jedgc. NAH wifell identify me
as man what hasn't been near Il
chicken coop in six mOnt's.-Truth.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-08
OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
SOME COED JOKES, ORIGINAL
AND SELECTED.

Variety OF JoiSes-GibCs and Ironies
Original and selocted-Fiotsam and
Jetsam from tho Tide OF Humor-
Witty Sayings.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-08
Placing II Exactly

"NCw that my moneys gone you love
me no longer" he cried.
Not exactly don't love you short
er."-Harpcrs Bazaar.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-08

Filtration is like Il piece of chewing
gum. the longer YOU keep 1t Up the less
satIS faction YOU derive from it.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-08

Diamond &c" Soap is made by the
Cudahy Packing Co. of South Omaha
Sold by grOcers everywhere.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-08
a Miss Take.

as that young person in boomers
the type of the American girl?"
mo; l should call her typograph-
zeal erro~."-Puck.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-08

Positive. bet; comparative, better
speculative. better not.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-08
DR.. Frank Powell I..White Benver')

Has resigned his commission, and is
again practlcing medicine, Fourth and
Cedar streets. st. Paul, Mimi.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-08

wANTED-Casc 81 5af lealth that R-IP.A Ms
will not benent. Send cents To Ripans Chemical
Co., New York for 10 pies and 900 testimonials
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-26
THE AMERICAN BOY"

gIast night at the Pythian Castle,
South Side, the boys and girls OF room
eleven OF Union school, took part. In an
entertainment. the proceeds OF which go
tnto the american Boy" ba:tleshlp
fund. The following programme enter
tained a large audiences:
Act 1.-The House OF Mrs. Lester-Planning
$@ for the Party.
4speelalty-Recitation, The Family Cat
Della Eisenbacha
Act 2-Thc House OF the Warrcns-The
Warrens Receivd Invitations.
iSpeclalty-Mandolln and Guitnr-Messrs.
Prysock and Carl, and Miss May
Actls-Mr. and Mrs. CrnnstonTDIscussinE
the Invitation.
Observation-Disclosures and stripes-Miss
Alblnser, Miss Miller and Miss HamIl-
~ ton. }G
Act S4-The Homo OF Mrs. L.cster-The
GS Trouble Preparing for the Party. @
. Specialty-Sklrt Dancc-Misscs Albinger
i97 and Miller. Music by Miss Miller.
Act L5-The ~jParty-Afters the Party.
Recitation-"rhe Lost Maine"-Elmer
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. tho Maine"-Ross
Wy Prysocl..
Close with n Piano sclection-"Dnnce OF
tho Demon"-Emma Row and Gwandie
Danvers.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-26
LOCAL BREvIr1Es
Nfntiersof Minor Moment In AMI About
tho City.

Mntterso OF Minor Ia AMI hbout
tho City.
To-day is a city payday.
woman's Club concert ,to. nlght-Car-
roll Club auditorium.
The criminal court was in session yes
terday morning, but no business was
transacted.
The police were informed yesterday
that Brett Munnell, a boy residing at 81
South Wabash street, Island, had run
away from home.
A ''red. white and blue" social will be
given at the English Lutheran church
this evening, by the Union Christian
Endeavors societies.
Albert Cook, OF North Wheeling, and
John Cummins. OF the South Side, will
wrestle on Saturday, for S25 q side, at
Pythian castle. South Side.
An evolutionary recital will be given
at the Third Presbyterian church, June
., by Mrs. c. n. Afford, OF Phlladei-
phia, wife Of the former pastor Of this
church.
Miss Anna Downey will address the
meeting of the Woman's Christian Tenn
Market street. All members and others
invited to this meeting.
Last evening the residence OF Rev. C..
NJ. Ol!phant was the scene of a quiet
wedding uniting Mr.. Harry Sanger and
Miss Lillian Hannahs. Though quiet,
the beautiful ceremony OF the Chris
tian church made It very impressive.
Mr. and Mrs. SAUCER are well known
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-26
SHED WEE LATER.

Last evening at the rooms OF The
chamber OF commerce, a largely at
tended and enthusiastic meeting OF the
reunion committee on finance was held
for the purpose OF arranging the start
Of the canvass Of the city for the funds
necessary to detray the expenses at
tending the big gathering OF veterans OF
the blue here next September.
Chairman Wise and the other mem
bers OF the committee spoke most en-
couraglngly OF the prospects for success
in the canvass for funds. Members had
been approached by business men who
volunteered their willingness to contrl-
butte literally to the reunion fund.
Chairman Wise said there was more In
terest In the coming reunion than he
had seen In any other local event so
far ahead OF It's actual occurrence. This
Is partly accounted for by the interest
the public Is now taking in the Spanish
war. Naturally this interest reflects to
the veterans Of the blue who fought for
the flag In the dark days OF GIGS, and
as q result Of the war It seems likely
that there will be q more general and
public interest In the Wheeling reunion
OF the Society OF the Army OF West vir-
glnia than has been shown in any OF
the many past successful gatherings OF
the society. gHEE-e
The finance committee meeting devel-
oped into a general discussion OF the re-
union prospects. Chairman Rawling, OF
the executive committee, was present,
and spoke Of his recent visit to the Ma
tional capital, where he had conferred
with Captain Hud Mckee, a former
memberlof the Society of the Army OF
West Virginia. and now journal clerk
Of the house OF representatives. Captain
Mckee had been placed on the commit
tee on speakers, and he assured Cap
tain Rawling that he had not been idle.
having already secured the promise OF
General G%rosvenor to attend the reun-
Ion, and anticipates securing the prom
ise of Senator Foraker and other dis
tinguished speakers In the near future.
Captain Mckee will be here next month
when he will make public the names of
other prominent speakers for the reun-
ion.
The following governors have been in
vlted TO come TO Wheeling. and several
OF them have Indicated their conditional!
acceptance already: Bushnell, of Ohio;
Atkinson. OF West Virginia: Mount, of
Indiana; BradleF,yof Kentucky; Tanner,
of Illinois; Hastings. Of Pennsylvania;
Lowndes. of Maryland, and Black, Of
New York.
Tho com uittae discussed tta sites
proposed for the reunion gatherings.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-26
young people Of the Island, and their
many friends extend congratulations
n I'd Inst uIshns ------ ~ -.----- 49,

young people Of the Island, and their
many friends extend congratulations
and best wishes.
A little boy, the son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacuway, of Nineteenth street, had q
narrow escape in the creek yesterday.
while trying to wade the creek, He
got beyond his depth and was rescued
in the nick of time.
G.. A. Wood and wife %petitioncd the
circuit court for permission to adopt a
child, to whom has been given the
name George Alexander Wood. The
court named Saturday, June 4, rs the
time for the hearing Of the matter.
The dewey Day" celebration COM
mittecs on finance and speakers and
music met last evening at the chamber
OF commerce and audited the bills for
celebration expenses, aggregatlng $261,
leaving 4 balance OF s173sas the starter
for a celebration fund when there Is
another victory or when the war ends.
"The Wheeling Dramatic Club" un-
der the management OF Mr.. Bentley
Jones. will plav the three-act comedy
entitled Between the Acts" this even
Ing at Pythlan CASTLE Mr.. Jones will
appear in the cast, supported by good
Local talent. The entertainment Is for
charitable purposes and under the
auspices Of Ladies' OF the Golden Eagle.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-26

Three sites have been offered. the state
fair grounds. the base ball park and the
bridge park. which, by the way, Isl the
old Camp Garlic OF the war days. The
committee did not take up the site
question, but there appeared to be a
sentiment in favor of having the reun-
ion take place on ground made historic
during the late wal.
The committee decided to subdivide
Its strength. each subcommittee to So
l!cit reunion funds In Its district. The
personnel OF the subcommittee and
the location Of each district will be de-
cided to-day, It being thought best to
delay this action until every commit
teeman has been seen and the subdivis-
Ion made In a n satisfactory to.
every member. The canvass of the city
will probably begin next Monday. June
], though the committee may decide to
start before that time. Thetcommittee
will personally visit every business man
and manufacturer, and 1t Is proposed to
send n mall request for subscriptions to
physicians. lawyers and other profess
slonal men. twas also suggested that
the daily newspapers assist In raising
the funds by-recelvins subscriptions.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-26

pointed to yislt the public schools on
Friday. Patriotic Day.
First wasd-Mrs. Alex. Frew. Mrs.
Virginia Meek.
Second ward-Mrs. surgner, Mrs. KEEL.
ser. Mrs. Olivia Botssorde
Third ward-Mrs. Charles r. Reed,
Mrs, Lettie jacobs, Mrs. Mary i. Rose.
Fourth ward-Mts. william Cox, Mrs.
Belle Stanley. Mrs. y. "A. Parker.
Fifth ward-Mrs. j.. d. McFadden,
Mrs. e. u. Zoen. Mrs. NJ. Anna Hail.
Sixth wnrd-Mrs. Elizabeth Chalfant,
Mrs.. William Kemp. Mrs. r. l.. Flor
,cnce.
Seventh ward-Mrs. Alice McChesney,
Mrs. 8. H. Crapton, Mrs. John Walton.
Eighth ward-Mrs. Rebecca Barnes,
Mrs. Rachel Hughes, MrssM. J, Pritch-
ard.
The cemeteries will be visited and
grnyes OF sisters and comrades decora-
ted by the following:
Peninsula cemetery-Mrs. Sarah Nc
Clement. Mrs. Kate Blckerton, Miss
Nellie Henry, Miss Clara Fullerton, Miss
Margaret Tippet, Mrs. Anna Warneke,
Mrs. NJ. J. Guy. Mrs. Wright, Miss Cop
page.
oreenwood-Mrs. Eliza Morrison, Mrs.
Noble, Mrs. .Wigglnton, Mrs, Seals, Mrs.
Droxton, Mrs. Blake. Mrs. Anna Sheets,
Mrs. BUGGY, Mrs. Wilkinson, Mrs. j. A.
Metcalf, Miss A. r. Hall, Miss Eva Nc
Fadden. Mrs. Robert Frew, Mrs. Acres.
Miss Kate Wigglnton. Mrs. B. f. Catch,
Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Travis. Miss Stew.
art.
Mt. zion-Mrs. Cora Fletcher, Mrs.
Lille B. Hall, Mrs. Anton. Mrs. Paxton,
Mrs. Matte Schaman. Mrs. McMorris,
Miss Alta Giphart, Mrs. Florence, Mrs.
Ella Hill.
Mt. Wood-Mrs. Fullerton, Mrs. Mary
Morrison, Mrs. L. Reed, Mrs. Johnson,
Mrs. King, Miss Slator.
Mt. Calvary-Mrs. Botsford. Mrs. Hall,
Mrs. Cox. Mrs. Paradise. Mrs. Andrews,
Mrs. Boyd. Mrs. Stanley, Mrs. Clark.
Stone church-Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Ha.
gems, Mrs. strobel, Mrs. Achlson. Mrs.
Rose.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-26
WAR REVENUE [
INC First Note OF Delay Againat tho Meas.
tire Sounded Yrsterdnv.

nc flrstNoto OF Delay Againat tho Meas.
ure Sounded Yesterday,
WASHINGTON, May o5.-Late this
afternoon Mr.. Allison (Iowa), In charge
OF the war evenu bill in the senate.
e%ndeavored to secur unanimous consent
mat q final vote on the measure be
taken on Saturday next before adjourn-
ment. Mr.. Teller, of Colorado, objected.
MIR. Daniel, of&virslnIa, in reiteratInr
Mr. Teller's objection, sounded the Are,
note OF delay against the measure thot
mas peen heard since the debate upon7 n
oesan. He declared that there WINS no
emergency which required the immaS
crate passage Of the bill, and frankly
that II certain provisions ~
n Dill put Into At by the Democrats on
tne finance committee, were not nrreoJ
20 ny the senate. he would offer sone
amefdments to the measure Tint nrohs
aoiy would preclpitate debate.
lie strongly intimated, too. that a. III,
war Should not be prolonged II might
not De necessary to provide so ,n,ch
revenue as the pending bill would raIsn
ana ne Indicated n desire to await dez
veiopments, that. In all likelihood. werc
close on hand, before passing upon a bin
snat meant; 50 much to the people as this
speeehes;on the general features OF I'M,
pending bill were delivered TODAY by
mr.. Stewart (Pop, Nev.), Mr.. Allen
4popp Neb.), and Mr.. Cafrrcy (Dem
na,l; Before the revenue bill was taken
up this morning the pension de(iclencv
approximation bill was passed: It car,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-26
Twenty Young men who Have
Enrolled MS Members Of
THE COMPANY OF VOLUNTEERS
FoRM PARToF
wHEEL1NG's REPRESENTATION
IN THE SECOND REd1MENT,PUT
Through THEIR PAGES by
CAPTAIN wILL1s-FoRTY.FIvE
MEN HAVE ENROLLED. AND
MANY OTHERS ARE EXPECTED
TO BE ADDED TO-DAY.
TO BE ADDED TO-DAY.

The Wheeling company which will be
mustered INTO the Second West Virginia
Volunteer Reglment,ha its first meeting
last night, under Captain II. H. D. VIII.
lis, and started out under very promise
ing circumstances. Tho drill occurred
In the Hub building. in the large, room
formerly occupied by the Wheeling Ath-
/ letic Club. kindly donated by Mr.. Son.
neborn. Another drill will be held at
the same place Friday evening.
Captain Willis has now about forty
tayo nance, and expects to have the men
to form two companies in a short time.
AL persons desiring to enlist are re-
quested to call at Captain Willis office,
1916 Market street. With but a few
hours notice about n score OF young
men responded last night. They were
put through a very satisfactory drill,
and many OF them have been previously
connected with drill organizations, hence
most OF them will De used as drill mas.
tiers for the awkward squads OF raw
recruits.
Wheeling men now have an assured
chance to get to the front. President
Mckinley yesterday issued a call for
$1,000 volunteers. OF which number West
Virglnla's quota will be 1874 men, so the
Wheeling boys will be right In It. About
all who have slgnified their intentions
OF enllsting are splendid specimens OF
physical manhood, and the company
promises to be the crack one OF the regl-
ment. AT the conclusion OF their drill
last night, Captain Willis made a brief
address, and answered all the questions
put to him. He said It was his under
standing that the first lieutenant OF the
company would be commissioned, as
provided for under the West Virginia
military code, but It was possible that
the men may get to elect one OF their
number TO this Office by ballot. The
men would for a certainty, elect the SEC
5ond lieutenant and the minor officers.
The physical examination was also .ex-
planned by Captain Willis. who added
that 1t may be six weeks before the regi-
ment will be called to the front.
Paymaster General W. j.. W. Cowden
drilled with the boys last night, and per-
formed the different evolutions like a
4 veteran.