Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22

vile, when Company B, First West
Virginia regiment, n. G., were drill
ing. They paraded the streets and
the people went wild with enthusiasm.
The company had a sham battle and
fired 1000 blank cartridges, and also
had three cannon in use. The boys
were uniformed and made a splendid
appearance. Captain Humphrey has
been busily engaged for the past week
attending to applicants who wish to
enlist. There are about seven Wheel
ing boys who have cast their lot with
the Moundsville company Ed.
Savage and d. B. Heiskell, of
this city, were among the
new recruits who Joined yesterday.
The entire company are ready to go
at two hours notice, and they are
anxiously awaiting word from the Gov
ernor, which they expect by to-mor
row Those who recently enlisted will
get their uniforms when they get to
Huntington, where the entire State
militia will probably be concentrated,
They will also be equipped with new
rifles.
ADOuI IOIli vi tll6 DOyo " ~ DIE
anxious to organize company Of the
State mflitiamen were drilled at the
arlnory of the Linsly Institute last
night, and did very we'll for raw
recruits They We're handled for
about thirty minutes by Captain Jones,
and he was very much surprised at
the good showing they made. They
will have another meeting tonight
Ever since the possibility of war
with Spain suggested itself to citizens
of Wheeling, there have been frequent
inquiries by members of the various
fraternal organizations as to what
method might be used to prevent them
from losing death benefits, through
arrearages in dues and assessments,
resulting from their enlistment or be-
ing drafted into the service of the
United States. Among the persons
making such inquiries were many
members Of the Ancient Order United
Workmen.
Welcome Lodge No. G. Of this order,
held a meeting last night, and as it
was understood that this matter
would be up for discussion, there was
all uluSudlly idl 50 - mum
Der Of Workmen from Sisterscille were
also present. Welcome Lodge gave its
answer to the query in the following
stirring resolutions, which We're unani-
mously adopted:
Whereas, The President OF these
United States has issued a call for vol
unteers to defend our country and to
avenge the 266 sailors who met death
in Havana harbor, at the hands of
Spanish assassins; therefore. be it
Resolved That Welcome Lodge No.
6, A. O. a. W.. pledges to each Of it's
members who answers the call Of our
President, to pay all assessments and
dues necessary to keep the $4,000 pro-
lection safe for those whom they may
leave behind; and be it further
Resolved. That Welcome Lodge No.
6 pledges every aid, assistance, finan
those of our members who may answer
the call"
1t Is very likely, now that Welcome
Lodge has taken the initiative, that
other lodges Of the A. 0. Z. w and
of similar fraternal organizations, Will
adopt like course.
At $50 O'Clock last night the boys
of Leatherwood celebrated the declara-
ton Of war by building an immense
bonfire, which attracted large crowd.
Bombs and crackers were exploded,
and the Stars and Stripes were saluted,
while the patriotic shouts awoke the
echoes. The celebration continued for
some time, and attracted great deal
of attention.
Capt. Huseman last night issued
order No. 2, which is as follows;
Quarters Wheeling Volunteers.
Wheeling, ". Va, April p.
Order No. ,:
This command will assemble for
roll call and drill at Pythian Castle,
corner Twenty-seventh and Chapline
streets, o. April I'D, at s o'clock
D. M BY order of
FRED. r. HUSEMAN,
Acting Captain Commanding.
Rear Admiral Hughes, of Washing