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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-19

OF the social functions productive Of
the fullest measure of enjoyment there
is none akin to a genuine surprise par
ty, and it was this pleasing sort OF af-
fair OF which Rev. and Mrs. ]. H. Lit
tell were the victims last night, the oc-
caslon being the fifth anniversary of
their wedding.
The surprise was neatly planned by
the congregation Of the First United
Presbyterian church, some weeks ago,
the ladies being particularly active in
furthering its success, and since the veil
of secrecy pertaining thereto was not
punctured in the meantime. the stand
ard witticism about women being I'M
able to keep secret loses much of its
value.
The affair was neatly planned, indeed.
Early in the evening Mr.. Samuel Par
ker. who lives near the minister's
home, on Fourteenth street, prevailed
on Rev. and Mrs. Llttell to go out driv-
ing with him. This step, OF course, had
been ,prearranged with other members
of the church, who. according to the
outlined plan, went to the Llttell home
shortly afterward. Entrance was gain
ed by a piece Of strategy. and the ladies
lost no time In decorating the parlors
with smIlnx and other floral adorment1.
other hands were busy in setting the
tables" and everything was in apple
pie order" ere Mr. Parker and his car
rige drove up to the door. an Incident
occurring about $3.50 o'clock.
Instead Of the darkened interior they
left, the pastor and his wife were con-
fronted by an animated scene. In few
moments the truth dawned on them,
and both were visibly affected by the
demonstration in their behalf. Then
there followed happy greetings on all
sides, during which Mr.. and Mrs. Lit
tell held an Informal reception, while
they were besleged with hearty con-
CALCULATIONS and substantial testlmo-
malls of the esteem the congregation
holds for their pastor and his wife. The
fifth wedding anniversary is designated
as 1.-THE wooden wedding" by the un-
written customs governing these ami
versaries, consequently furniture pre-
dominated in the large number Of hand
some presents. Chinaware also figured
1t was a thoroughly enjoyable even
ing, and one that will be especially
treasured in fond memory by the recipi-
ents of the surprise. During his pas
torate. Rev. Mr.. Littell and his estima-
BILE wife have endeared themselves to a
circle which extends beyond his charge
At the affair were several people from
neighboring towns.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-19

Acting with an appreciation of the
seemlIness of things which some news
papers seem not to have, the members
Of the bar of the four Pan Handle
counties (the First judicial districo
awaited Judge Paull's funeral before
calling meeting at which to discuss a
recommendation to Governor Atkinson
regarding his successor. The meeting
is to be held this morning at $3.50 o'clock
at the court house, and will be attend
ed by nearly all the influential lawyers
Of the district.
Among the names that have been
mentioned for the judgeship are those
Of Mr.. William Erskine, of the law Arm
Of Ersklne & Allison, and Mr.. B. F.
Meighen, Of Marshall county, both Of
whom were candidates for the Repub-
lIcan nomination which went to Judge
Hervey three years ago; Mr.. Cyrus p.
Flick. Governor Atflnson's law partner;
Mr.. q. II. E. Gllchrlst, Major W. j. w.
cowden. late OF the volunteer army;
Mr.. Sam o. Boyce, late city solicitor;
ex-Judge Thayer Melvin, ex-Judge
John A. Campbell. and several others.
From what could be learned last
night, most of the lawyers agree that
the judgeship ought to come to Ohio
county, IT being an unwritten law that
one OF the two Judges be an Ohio county
man. All of the gentlemen named are
from this county except Judge Camp
bell and Mr.. Melghen.
The governors appoIntee Will serve
until after the next general election
November, 1900. when the law provides
that the vacancy must be filled by cleo
ton.
A wheeling lawyer gave 1t as his
opinion that the bar. at its meeting this
morning, would recommend either Mr..
Ersklne or Mr.. Flick.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-19
The PYTHIAN HOSTS.

,.r,t,o C,o,er.,I Committee on
Nlse'''s VI w ~ no HID This Eve
'..I SnnnI CbnnccIlor Posten is
" "s
TS,a o,,or,nc there will be an import
.1,o,tnn g, the Kn,phts OF Pythias
.,"a,,d ,odSe committee on arrange
So - ,rh,ch nuch of the work of
".s,,ss o.or,or, for tho approaching great
-. - pvtb,nns from West Vir-
$50 So 20 40 ,rI-stote radius will be
s," a." 90 Grand Chancellor S. A.
posten Of Morgantown, has written
49, go, yon,,o1. ~ the committee, to
~, 80, 49,, no vii, arrive in Wheel
, sls AZ ot,erroon and will attend to-
. ms, 49,, -. ,noo,,ng
q i .t,soI,, lint the committee will
49, rross subcommittee TO be-
no. ~, ~. ~ ,s.,,ir, ~ nress bulletin, by
gu ~ 80 =, Tho coming affair will be
s,' $50 nm ar more daily papers in
t' -. . ..., 80 rod,rs
-" - =. - an, sor,o uncertainty as to
49, s,oo,iros ~ the grand lodge
M =, ho,d II was given out without
VIII .,., - 80 = short time since that the
$3.50, ,,o,,,d bo held In the 1. o. o. F.
SnT rh,oh ia undoubtedly the most
80" 80 n,n,,ab,a Mace. but there has
ss s.,' s =, sentiment among some
Nv" 49, ,ooaI pv,hions to hold the ses-
s - piooE pr,nce,s castle. Mt the
o'O"s - CbonlIno and twenty
oo,"s, ., late This move however,
ss sew ,',,.,,' No or,ossd nv the uptown
"it '.'e''
' Sp's, ~. NOW be,pp received by the
NDIuS ,, az, ..,,,o J IN lights for putting
. w. .Sl .an orchos that will he n feature
49, -, u,ur,potIon during Pyth-
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BATTLES of Our Nation

The Interest displayed in the APP
penrance here Of BATTLES of Our Ma
tIon," with all Its attendant banner bill
Of specialties, and Conternos famous
concert band, next Saturday and Sum
day, at Mozart Park is not confined to
wheeling and suburban towns, by any
means. Within a radius OF one hundred
miles people will flock to Wheeling
both days, for excursion rates are Of
fered by the Baltimore & Ohio, Wheel
ing & Lake Erie. Ohio River and Cleve-
land, Loraln & Wheeling railways.
When 1t is considered that 1875 people
are In this colossal show the wonder is
that Wheeling should be visited, but
Wheeling and her nelghbOring towns
are equally nppreclative with the met
ropolitan cities in patronizing n recog-
nlzed masterpiece when given the
chance, hence 1t is no Idle boast to pre-
dict the profits OF the venture.
For Me benefit OF the school children
they will be admitted for ten cents at
the Saturday matinee, and they Will
learn more history that afternoon
than in a year from the textbooks.
Deaves' Royal Automatons will tickle
their rIslbllltes, as one OF the many
side features.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-19

One of the funniest farce comedies
which has ever appeared in Wheeling,
is His Better Half" which opened an
engagement at the Grand Opera House
last night. The piece has a plot, but 1t
is not heavy, and 1t affords abundant
opportunities for the Introduction OF
novel speclaltles. Boyle and Graham. Il
famous vaudeville team, have promi-
nent parts in the cast, and their fun is
OF the infectious sort. The formers
imitation Of sousa is a fitting and fun
ny finale to the second act, while the
isis Hopkins" special Of Miss Ora ham
is n slde-splltting performance. HIS
Better Half" is winner and will be
repeated tonight.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-19

LONDON, Sept. ls,-A boat contain
ing the captain and eleven men from
the French steamer Dunrae, reported
on Saturday to have foundered on the
island OF Elba In the Mediterranean, Is
feared to have sunk with all on board,
The Dunrae. which was formerly the
AlegIa, was commanded by Captain
COste and wns last reported at Mar
settles on August 5, from New Orleans.
Part Of the crew were saved. according
IN tho first dispatch,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-19

Harry Glazler. the young romantic
actor, who appears at the Opera House
next Thursday. September q, in 1.-THE
Three Musketeers. has new arrange
ment Of the stirring drama; the-work
Of Edmund Day. This fact will give
added interest to Mr.. GlaZler's produce
ton. especially as he claims that his
version is equal If not superior, to any
of the others. In the character Of
RichelIeu, Mr.. GlaZier has made wide
departure from stage tradition: he has
instructed that the Cardinal be made
up and played as Dumas described him.
The story of Dumas immortal "muske-
teers" has been followed with compar-
alive accuracy and completeness. Mr..
Glaciers D'Artagnan is said to be Il
picturesque. vital and unconventional
rendering of the quick-witted, reckless
swashbuckler. and associated with hint
are Warren F. Hill as Louis XIII, John
P. Barrett, (RichelleW: Alexander
Randolph. Duke OF Buckingham;
Lawrence Underwood, Athos; Thomas
r. Findlay, POrthos; L. G. lngraham,
Aramls: George c. Denton. DeTtrevllle;
Vail de Vernon. Miladl Qady de Win
teri; Blanche Stoddnrd, Anne Of Aus
tria, and Madge Tucker Constance.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-19

The newest thing in musical farce
comedy line is "a Bell Boy" which Will
be presented at the Grand Opera House
on Thursday evening next. "a Bell
Boy" is built for laughing purposes on
ly and in this It succeeds admirably,
and the fun is OF clean and wholesome
order. The mechanical and electrical
effects, new and novel. and the cast
one OF the strongest now touring this
country. The engagement is for Q. half
week, with the usual Saturday matinee.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-19
DIED,

HoFFM MAMMAL Chicago, ILL.,. on sun
day, September II, 1899, LOTTlE'
only child Of Mrs. Kate Hoffman, In
the oath year Of her age.
Funeral Will take place from the B. q
O. depot on Wednesday morning at
ll:4O O'Clock. Interment private at
Greenwood cemetery.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-19

LONDON, Sept. ia dispatch to
Reuters. from Hong Kong. says nd
vices from MANILA announce that Ag-
uInaldo Ii willing to relcnse all sick
and civilian Spanish prisoners, but. It rs
ndded, Major General Otis refuses 10
allow Spanish vessels TO proceed to Fill
iplno ports to receive them.
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BARTORECOMMEND.
The Successor to the Late Circuit
Judge, ]. R. PAUL.
THE MEETING THIS MORNING

win be Attended by Lawyers from
all of the Pan Handle Counties.
Ten or Twelve Gentlemen Have
Been Suggested by Their Friends.
Sentiment is that the Judgeship
Should Como to Ohio County Again.
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c. w. sBABRIGHT's SON is On,
deavoring TO merit the patronage OF old
friends and the public generally
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-19
NEATLY PLANNED
Was the Surprise rendered to
Rev. and Mrs. ]. H. LitteIl.
FIFTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

OF the United Presbyterian church's
Pastor and his wife Made the occa-
sion of the AfFair Planned by the
Congregatlon-InducedtO go Drive
ing They Were surprised on Their
Return Home-A Happy Anair.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-19

BEEcHAMs PILLs-No equal for
Combination.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-19

OIL CITY-Rlver at zero and sta
tionary. Weather, cloudy and warm.
MORGANTOWN-River Z feet and
stationary. Weather cloudy and warm.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-07-27
Judge w. r. Allen Shows
that the Amendment Must
Stand or Fall as a Whole.

I am confident that the amendment
to be submitted to the people is con-
StitutiOnal, and there is no doubt in
my mind that the courts cannot hold
the 9th section to be unconstitutional
and permit the other sections to stand.
The rule in the construction of stat
utes is thus stated by Chief Justice
Shaw, of Massachusetts, in Morrow VS..
Charlestown, 2 Gray, 81. If they The
parts of statute) are so mutually
connected with and dependent on each
other, as conditions, considerations or
compensations for each other as to
warrant a belief that the Legislature
intended them as a whole, and that, if
all could not be carried into effect, the
Legislature would not pass the residue
Independently, and some parts are I'M
constitutional, all the provisions which
are thus dependent conditional or con-
nected must fall with them.'
This language is endorsed by the Su-
preme Court of the United States in
Allen VS. Louisiana, 1O3 U. S. r.
In Riggsbee VS.. Durham, 81 n G. r.,
sos, the court says: when such rela-
lions exist among the parts (of a stat
ute), as that they make one consistent
whole, and each material to the eff
cacy of the statute in subscribing its
general object, it must stand as a
unity, or fail altogether"
1t seems to me that the application,
of the rule is easy. The Legislature
passed the amendment as whole,
and the people ratify it in the same
way.
The Legisla ture thought the right to
participate in government should be
limited to those who had some train
ing. and that the test of this should
be knowledge obtained by what we or
dinarily call education, OF by expert
ence. 1T said that men who could read
and write were qualified, and it also
said that those who could not read
and write, but who by themselves or
through their ancestors had been in
the habit of participating in govern
ment We're equally well qualified, and
that the two would constitute the cleo
torate of the State
1t is one system, one plan, is passed
as a whole, and ratified as a whole.
1t is a matter Of public history that
the Legislature would not have passed
the amendment without the fifth Sec
ton, and If this is admitted the rule
we have invoked shows that the differ.
emit parts of the amendment must fall
or stand together.
The Republicans who oppose the
view express are not opposed to the
fifth section alone, but to the whole
amendment, and they urge that the
hfth section is unconstitutional and
that it will be so declared by the
courts, an that the remaining parts
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-07-27
shall be by ballot, and all electlons ny
the General Assembly shall DE viva

shall he nv ballot, and all elections ny
the General Assembly shall pe '1'"
voce. vs. coro-
Sec. Z. Every voter in Noren Car Gar;
lima. except as in this Article disiu1,ii
fled. shall be eligible to office, out pe-
fore entering upon the duties OF Lne
office he shall take and suDscrlpe 'i,o
following oath: Il, ...........', 80 ~
solemnly swear Tor affirm) tnat WI.
support and maintain the Constltutloi,
and laws of the United States, anu
the constitution and Jaws OF Noruh
Carolina not inconsistent thereWlth'
and that l will faithfully discharge
the duties of my Office as ............
So help me. God"
Sec. 8. The following classes OF per
sons shall be disqualified for ONCE:
First, all persons who shall deny tine
being of almighty God. Second, an
persons who shall have been conv1cteu
or confessed their guilt OH indictment
pending, and whether sentenced OF
not, or under judgment suspended, OF
any treason or felony, or any Other
crime for which the punishment may
be imprisonment in the penitentiary,
since becoming citizens Of the united
States, of corruption and malpractice
in office, unless such person slitlii De
restored to the rights of citizenship IN
a manner prescribed by law.
Sec. 8. This act shall be in force
from and after its ratification.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-07-27
Extracts from Major VIM. A.
Guthrie'S Article on the
Amendment

The only question is, does this sec
ton '1deny or abridge" the right TO
vote ION account of ce or color:' Arc
negroes debarred by it? Then white
men who come within these provisions
would also be debarred. Where is tine
discrimination? Take the case OF an
illiterate son or grandson of an unnat'
uralized alien; he cannot vote under
section 5, for his ancestor dldn vote
prior to January I, 1867. Take the
case of even a naturalized foreigner
who cannot read or write the English
language, and never voted prlof 10
January /, 1867, it matters not as to
his race or color, he could not vote
under section 5, nor can his illiterate
lineal descendants vote under section
5, to whatever race they belong. Inc
question of race or color does not enter
into this enabling qualification. The
question under section is, whether
the voter himself or his ancestor voted
prior to January 1, 1867.
1 might add more to this article upon
the same line, but it would make it
too long, besides a thorough discussion
OF this subject on the stump next
year, its constitutionality as well as
the policy of adopting the proposed
AeAA
the lights before me, and such inves-
CATION as 1 have been able to give it,
l have been led to the conclusion as a
lawyer, looking at it purely from a
legal standpoint, that the proposed
amendment IF adopteD would not
conflict with the Constitution Of the
United States, and in this communica-
ton that is the only question l have
undprt3 ken TO consider.
How many individual persons Of diff
ferent races may, upon a census be-
ing taken, be embraced within this
class Of voters, is not the question.
"Class legislation, discriminating
against some and favoring others, Is
prohibited: but legislation which, in
carrying out a public purpose, is lin.
tied in its application, if within the
sphere of its operation it affects alike
all persons similarly situated, is not
within the amendment" Barber VS..
Connolly, 113 U. s., p.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-07-27

member of the Legislature is under
the obligation Of an oath not to vote
for anything he believes to be unconr
stitutional.
Is. Q-The Republican politicians
say the court will hold the 18th section
or the grandfather clause, so-called, OF
the amendment unconstitutional, ana
the 18th section, or the educational
qualiticational clause, constitutional.
Is there any truth in this statement?
Absolutely none whatever. This
is altogether the most absurd position
the Republican politicians have taken
against the amendment Every tyrO
IN the law knows that when SEW EK-
AL SECTIONS or provisions of law
constitute PARTS OF ONE GENER-
AL SCHEME Of legislation, 50 that
those voting for it, would not likely
have voted for ONE PART or SEC
TION without the other parts OF sec
tons, the WHOLE must STAND OR
FALL TOuEIlHER. Moreover, the
people are going to vote for ONE
AMENDMENT, not for TWO or
THREE SEPARATE AMEND
MENTS. They are going to vote for
the WHOLE AMENDMENT, and not
FOR DETACHED PARTS OR SEC
TIONS OF THE AMENDMENT.
The courts cannot say to the people:
OF WHAT YOU HAVE VOTED
FOR, but we will NOT LET YOU
have the OTHER HALF, though YOU
VOTED FOR IT AS A WHOLE, and
though you might NOT HAVE VO-
TED FOR ONE HALF WITHOUT
THE OTHER HALF, INDEED,
WOULD HAVE VOTED DOWN THE
HALF we FORCE UPON YOU, with
out the HALF WE DENY YOU"
That would be the COURT AMEND
ING THE CONSTITUTION, and NOT
THE PEOPLE, and no court has aE~
thority to amend the constitution. So
it is too clear for argument that these
two sections of the amendment must
stand or fall together.
16. Q-But who says the act is I'M
constitutional?
A-Why the Honorable Jeter Pritch-
ard says so.
But he said there was no negro dom
ination in Wilmington before the cleo
ton, and before the revolution hurled
them from power, and drove their
white allies into enforced exile.
H. Off Mr.. Pritchard and the Re
pubiicans think the amendment is I'M
constitutional, why do they trouble
themselves about it, when every one
knows an unconstitutional law is no
law at all, and can neither hurt nor
help any one?
A-They are merely playing politics.
They hope by misrepresentation to
fool the people, and get back into pow
err. They have not yet learned that
they cannot fool all the people all the
time.
IS. Q-Will the amendment be adopt
ed?
Ayes, beyond any doubt what
ever, and by an overwhelming major
ity. The white people are determined
to make white supremacy PERMA-
NENT in North Carolina.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-07-27
Theoretical Justice to q
Negro May Involve p,,..
Cal Injustice to Whit.

The mistakes some Pepub,io,.,
ers are making with reforone"a lea
amendment are due to the hairy ct ="
have contracted Of looking N a, T.. TN
thing political from the ,,,,o a. eVesV
the negroes rights. They n" .p'ai
reminded thai me whi,o wa %
rights to be considered and c TT- "a
as we'll as the negro, and - l~.~'Ve
retical justice to the necro '"' NeS
carried TO the point whore Il i r1'
practical injustice 10 The w,i -a'Vl't
and the State. These Repu5lr,pp M aa
ers make a misetake in insist.
the white people Of the Son.1s 'aa
not do anything for rbemse,~al a
volving concerted public action -.
out at the same tine doing as mn
for the negro, that having aono
10y the negro anu his off-sprlna IN
tiers with respect to which ,ba a.
may owe him some duty. rhny
not do. better for themselves an, -.]
children without also doing ha+,s !
the negro and his children and y
they must not be allowed 10 ,ar.-
and develop along public or o~.
public lines without shouldertnr u
negro and carrying him alone Wy
them. I
If the pretended friends Of ,bo ,.,J
,,Ehall continue to persist in mol,
I them a white mans burden too owl
Gus to be borne. and making more h,
cult every general scheme of RAJ, i
and development by interpoSIDs n
alleged ubiquitous constitutional rict''
and immunities. thereby circums,-'
ing the boundless energies and M,
erS of the Anglo Saxon within rlp No.
row limits of African sloth ana >,
pacity, the white people of the S,rs
| may lose their traditional pa;l@,
and in self-defense be led relur,omi
to withhold from the negro MANY M
efactions which a spirit of human,
and charity has prompted them a,
matter Of grace to accord to him A,
| his.
The best interests Of the negro Vi
be subserved by his making h.nS
a friendly helping mate rather Ii,
an incubus to the white man.
There is every reason to bellev. N
but for the selfish schemes and act
| ton of his white leaders and maaipu
tors the rela lions between the VIII
man and the black man in the Sou
would be exceedingly friendly a
they would be much more mutu
helpful than they are or have Ia
in the recent past.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-07-27

of the amendment will be left In
force, because they believe the people
would not ratify the amendment WILL
out the fifth section.
If this is the attitude OF the people
the different parts OF the amehuhlen !,
are dependent upon each oCher, ano
constitute one whole.
These same Republicans conceue
that the amendment as Wnole is con-
stitutional on it's face, but they say
the courts can Look at the pontlcai
conditions existing at the time or lts
massage and can see that the purpose
Of the LEGISLATURE was to prevent lhe
negro from voting.
81 the courts have this power they
will also see that it Was the purpose
of the Legisla ture that all White men
should vote, and that the fifth section
was inserted to carry out this purpose
and that 1.-The Legislature would not
PASS the residue independently.
The rule applicable to statutes when
7 have discussed applies with greater
force in the construction OF an a1nenu-
mont to r]la constitution. because IN
the case of a statute, il the court m1s-
takes the intention of the Legislature
the mistake can be easily corrected Dy
repeating the part of the stature lel
in force, while the means OF correct
ing a mistake in the case OF con
stitutional amendment is much more
tedious and complicated.
The power sometimes exercised py
the courts to declare q part OF stat
,1te void, and to enforce other parts
Should be carefully guarded. and Is
not permissible except when it can be
clearly seen that the void part does
not affect the purpose of the enact
r,ent and has not influenced the Les
islature, because the statute with a
part of it stricken out by the court
is not the act Of the Legislature but
OF the court, and the courts have nc
mower to make law.