The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-07-28
lEro9IAI ASsooIAToH

And Its Oh5set-Woat YiFgtnia's Intorost
In the NationaI University sshsms.
II IS nearly hundred years since the
death OF washington. A marble shaft,
taller than any other similar structure
in the world, stands in the District OF
Columbia to commemorate his achieve
ments. A greater tribute to his good
ness and wisdom is now proposed BY
the fulfllment OF his wish that there
might be established at Washington q
national university for the higher edu-
cation OF the youth OF the country. not
only in the arts and sciences, but IN
the principles Of politics and good gov
eminent The reasons which appealed
TO him for the creation OF such an in-
stltution are given In his will and he
left bequest to aid In It's foundation.
During his life time at his instance q
site for the university was selected on
the Potomac at Washington upon
knoll corresponding to the one upon
which his monument now stands. No
successful or sustained EFFORT has been
made to carry out this grand purpose Of
Washington, and the personal contribu.
ton which he intended to make has
long since passed 10 other uses. He has
left, however. heritage most valua-
bic, In the conception Of this great
work. and 1t has remained for the la
dies Of the country to come forward In
an endeaYor to carry It on.
A number OF them, prominent In the
social circles Of the larger cities have
organized the George Washington Mem
orial Association, with chapters In all
the states Of the Union, and are max
ing a combined and systematic EFFORT
to bring into being the institution which
Washington foretold. They aim hrst to
secure sufficient funds to erect in
Washington an administration building,
which will bring the project directly 10
the attention Of the national legislators
and other visitors to the national capl-
tai. The Memorial Association has Just
held a convention OF delegates from all
over the United States, The meeting
was enthusiastic and encouraging re-
ports were presented. Several thou
sand dollars have already been sub
sdFibed, and interest in the movement
is being widely manifested.
The association in raising funds de-
pends largely upon the increase OF its
numbers, the membership fee being S.
All persons Joining prior to November
/, 1898, will have the honor Of being en-
rolled as charter members, and will re-
ceiYe finely engraved certificate Of
subscription sufficiently attractive to
compel fits preservation. In years to
come It will be valued as showing the
interest and participation OF the contri-
butor in this great undertaking. or,
CARNATIONS, as well as individuals, are
eligible for membership, and this APP
plies most appropriately to the small
social, benevolent and religious socle-
ties. The certificate OF membership
would make a suitable and commend
able souvenir for the walls OF their
committee rooms.
BY Inheritance West Virginia shares
the pride OF Virginia in all that touches
the greatness OF Washington, and her
sister states will look to her for a pro-
per expression OF her interest in the
undertaking. The hundredth annlver-
sary of the death of Washington oc-
ours on the 18th OF December, 1899, and
the Association intends that upon this
most fitting occasion there shall be laid
the foundation OF which he sought to
provide.
The chairman Of the West Virginia
state committee is Miss Grace 7. Dav-
is, daughter OF ex-senator Davis, whose
home is at Elklns, w, Va, and who will
be glad to receive and acknowledge
contributions in any amount for the
fund, as we'll as applications for mem
bership and to furnish any information
that may be desired on the subject.