Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-12

yOnd a mere discussion or IDEAS ana
plans for the reception of Admiral
George Dewey, and the demonstration
in his honor, when he visits Wheeling
on Washington's Birthday. The mat
ter has been fully discussed, however,
and has brought out many valuable
suggestions which will doubtless be
acted upon by the proper committees.
One thing may be regarded as certain
that there will be a big street demon
stration. Public sentiment has placed
the stamp of approval upon the parade
idea.
1t will be a big affair. if the proper
effort is made, and it should be a big
affair, to be commensurate with the i'm
portance of the occasion. The sugges-
ton made in the Register yesterday,
relative to the appointment Of a com
mittee composed of representatives of
the different orders, met with general
favor. The Knights of st. John,
Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows. A..
o. u. W., A. o. H., Knights of the
Mystic Chain, Masons, O. U. A. NJ, Jr.
o. U. A. NJ, and other orders, should
each be represented on the parade COM
mittee. The general committee could
attend to such details as the selection
of marshals, place of formation, route
of march, etc. Individual members OF
the committee would not only interest
all their local members, but would en-
deavor to bring outside societies or
lodges Of their order to the city. The
work would thus be divided up into
subcommittee, and the success Of the
parade would be virtually assured.
1t is understood that the only per-
sons whom the general committee has
thus far invited to attend the celebra-
ton are the Governors of Chic, Penn
sylvania and West Virginia. 1t was
suggested yesterday that Governor
OfFerrel, of Virginia, be also added to
the list.
Indications point to a good attend
ance at the meeting of soldiers of the
Spanish-American war, at the police
Court room tonight. There are a suf-
fcient number of volunteer soldiers IN
and about Wheeling to make a credit
able showing, and their presence in the
line would be particularly appropriate,
since the demonstration Isl to honor
the hero of the war for which they en-
listed.
1t is likely that Chairman T. M. Gar
vim will call q. meeting Of the general
committee for some evening this week.
The programme for the day has not
yet been outlined. 1t will depend, as
a matter of course, upon the time OF
arrival and departure of Admiral Dew
ey, which will be ascertained by Chair
man Garvin's correspondence with him.
There should by all NEAR be a pub
lie reception in the evening, and since
the Carroll Club auditorium has been
tenCered to the committee, the recep-
ton should be held there. No other
building in the city is so we'll adapted
TO the To avoid any posi-
bility of friction, the hours of the re-
ception might be made from eight n
til ten o'clock. This would give every
body an opportunity to see and meet
the Admiral. The dinner of the Sons
of the Revolution might be given after
that hour, since Dewey has already
accepted an invitation from this or
ganization. If the Admiral would re-
main two days, a different programme
could be arranged.
The proposed Dewey demonstration
is attracting the attention of out-of-
town and the manner in
which it is being discussed iustifies the
promise that the city will entertain
a larger number of strangers than ever
before assembled here. Chairman Gar
vim has already made application to the
railroads for special excursion rates.
and the certainty of a big crowd
should influence the companies in Of
fering a very low rate.
The finance committee has not yet
started to work. In the vbsence of any
definite plans, and the uncertainty as to
the probable expense to be incurred, the
committee decided to wait. If a meet
ing of the general committee is held
this week the finance committee will
probably start out next Monday.
Arrangements have been made for a
match game of football at the Island
Park on Christmas Day. between the
Madison and Rough Rider e%levens.
The proceeds will go to the Doddridge
fund. Both teams started their prac-
tice work Yesterday afternoon, and it
will be continued through favorable
weather. The teams will be strength
ened for the game, and will be well
matched. Arthur Mcfarland will play
right guard for the Rough Riders, and
como of the stars of the First regi-