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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-05-06


horn, Brooks Price, Jos. Chiffon, Sam
Chiffon, Agnes Chiffon, Sadie Donnally,
Fannie Flournoy, Margaret Wood, John
Donnally. John Kenna, Frank Markell.
irwin Goldbarth, Withers Adams.
Maury Robinson and Harvey Gold
barth.
Mrs. L. z. Morris, of Chicago, is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Frank
enberger.
Mrs. n. R. Coles mas returned from a
visit to friends in Houston, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. Barr, OF Winfield,
are visiting friends.
Among the visitors here this week
from Wheeling were Col. W. w. Ar
nett, Randolph Stalnaker and J. K.
Hall.
Superintendent Charles X. McDer-
mott, of the Charleston, Clendenning
and Sutton Railroad. has returned from
visit to Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Webster Smith, of Coal
burg, are visiting friends in this city.
Mrs. L. NJ. Lafollette returned Thurs
day from visit TO friends in New
York.
Miss Louise Brown left Wednesday
for visit to Pensacola, Florida.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Wilmer, of
Wheeling, were visitors here this week
Mrs. Emeline CLANCY, of Kentucky,
is the guest of Mrs. L. Priehard
Mr.. and Mrs A. H. Barker are visit
ing in Lynchburg. Va.
Mrs. Frances Hermanns and her
father. Hon. James c. McGrew, of
Kingwood, are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. R. Trotter
Miss Eva d. Smith has returned from
visit to friends in Cincinnati
Col. and Mrs w H. Edwards are Wis
iting in Richmond, Va
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-05-06
SEEKING A SETTLEMENT.
President Gompers's Efforts to Bring
About Conference, Results in
Failure.

President Gompers's Efforts to Bring
About Conference, Results i'm
Failure.
BUFFALO, n. Y, May 5.-President
Gompers of the American Federation
of Labor, and business agent Warner,
OF the Machinists Union OF New York,
left for New York early to-day. Be
fore going they held a conference with
President Madgwick, OF the striking
railroad freight handlers and tried to
bring about a settlement of the dispute
between the men and the railroads
They communicated with Superintend-
ents Bradfield, of the New York Cen
trial: Brunn, OF the Erie, and Van Al
len, of the Lehigh Valley, all Of whom
refused to treat with the freight
handlers union or 10 recognize the
authority of Mr.. Gompers to represent
the men.
1t was then agreed that Messrs.
GoInpers and Warner should confer in
New York with the head officials OF
the roads having headquarters there
and arrange, II possible, for a confer
ence in that city between a represen-
tative of the freight handlers union
and the railroads.
At meeting OF the executive board
morning. President Madgwick was au-
thorized to go to New York with full
power to negotiate with the railroads.
He will leave as soon as he receives
word from President Gompers.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-05-06

a bowler's smoker and contest be-
tween the Wheeling All-Stars and, a
team representing the Carroll Club.
The two organizations finished even,
after which the bowlers repaired to
the dining arptments of the building
and partook of an appetizing luncheon.
The event entirely for the benefit of the
Carroll Club League and a few invited
guests, was a most enjoyable one
Messrs. Weitzell, Cochran, Vogler, Son
nefeldt, O'Brien and Handlan, of the
Carroll Club, and Messrs. Stevenson.
Marschner, Brown, Turner, RAIDER and
F'ette or Knoke, of the Wheeling ALL
Stars, were the bowlers.
~ e
On Thursday at seven o'clock, at st,
Joseph's Cathedral, one Of the pretti-
est weddings of the season was cele-
brated by Father Hall, the contracting
parties being Mr.. John West, popular
employe of the Whitaker Iron Works,
and Miss Loretta Foose, of Thirteenth
street Miss Lena Dailer, a cousin of
the bride, acted as bridesmaid, and Mr..
John Cook, as groomsman. A dainty
wedding breakfast awaited the bridal
party at the home of the brides moth
er, after which Mr.. and Mrs. West de-
parted at 1880 on an eastern tour, and
on returning will be at home to their
friends at 1905 Lind street.
Mrs. R. Goerder and son, Louis. OF
Grape Island, w. Va, were in the city
yesterday purchasing goods and calling
on friends.
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Albany sfim Tfea I'D.

WASHINGTON. May 5.-The Albany
is still at the Elswick works, In Eng
land. though ii was expected that she
would sail for this country in March.
A report Just received from Capt. J. r.
Craig. who has been assigned TO the
command OF the vessel, reports that
the cruiser is still tied up at the docks
OF the contractor. Capt Craig says
that there seems to be a serious hitch
over the dynamos, and that although
the contractors are working faithfully
It is impossible for him 20 make trust.
worthy prediction when the vessel will
be ready 10 start for the United states.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-05-06

Fellows. In the refreshment depart
ment Mrs. VIM. Smith served the Ice
cream and Mrs. A. M. Smith. the
luncheon. The affair opened at the
Odd Fellows spacious and handsome
quarters Tuesday evening and closed
last evening.
Following is the programme for the
entertainment to be given for the ben
eft of the Rabbi Wise Personal Aid
Guild at Arion hall, Tuesday evening
May Sth, commencing at p. m:
Piano solo-Impromptu.. .......... Reinhold
Miss Ruth Wolf.
Mr.. ]. p. Morgan.
Vocal solo-Come Sweet Morning. Selected
Mrs. Leon Klee.
Reading-The Confessional tmonologuel
............. W. Story
Miss Estelle Kraus.
Vocal solo-Forging the Anchor. Rodney
Mr.. Crawford.
Mr.. ]. P. Morgan.
Vocal soIo-Chanson Provencale. s... ;c,
Miss Elsie Gundling.
Cantata ............... Grandma Blrtnoas
~
One of the most attractive events OF
the present weeks enjoyments will be
the musical and literary entertain
ment to begin next Friday evening at
the Carroll Club by the Cathedral
High School students. The young
bays, as usual, will draw a large
crowd.
Miss Clara Sharp handsomely enter
tanned the members of the Young La
dies Euchre Club at her nome in Kirk
wood, Tuesday afternoon.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-05-06
ENTERTAINMENTS.

My next-door neighbours hard to please,
The world, he thinks, needs much i'm
proving;
He even thinks I'm not the cheese
Exactly, and he talks of moving.
He's everlastingly complaining,
And yet 1t cannot be denied
That while at tiny gnats he's straining
He's really quite selt-satished.
Cards have been issued by the Car
roll Club announcing children's May
party on May 14th, which will be the
crowning success of the season. The
entertainment will consist of fancy
dances, drills and tableaux. The chill
dren who are to take part have been
hard at work rehearsing for some
time past under the direction of the
entertainment committee The affair
is intended for the children under 16
years of age of all members 1t will
be the only evening in the year de-
voted exclusively to the children and
a great many will be in attendance
The exercises will begin at 8 o'clock.
The committees in charge are as fol-
lows:
Entertainment-Miss Julia Flad-
ing. chairman; Carrie Erb, Cora Mat
thews, Emma Zoeckler, Anna Hoff-
man, Rose Heiner, Margaret McFad-
den, Lizzie Gundling.
Luncheon-Mrs. Harry Truschel,
chairman Mrs Chas. A. Aul, Mrs.
Louis Heiner, Mrs. Chas. Waterhouse,
Mrs. Jas. T. Handlan, Mrs. VIM.
Lutz, Misses Flora Welty, Kate Bos-
ley, Eta Weitzell, Clara Welty, Ada
Bosley, Mayme Zoeckler, Margaret
Howard.
Floor-Albert " Fading, chairman;
D. w. Cochran, Waldo NJ. Carnahan,
Lawrence SteinmetZ.
The children's May party to be given
at the Carroll Club Auditorium on the
afternoon of the 14th inst, promises
to be most interesting event. The
little folks who are to participate are
engaged in rehearsing their respective
pats.
A very pleasant reception was held
by the members of the James A. Gar
field Circle, Ladies of the G. A. R.,
at the home Of Mrs. Virginia Meek,
Monday evening, in honor of Mrs. Let
tie Jacobs, who departed Friday for Al
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-05-06

She was a Phantom of delight
When first she cleaned upon my sight
a lovely apparition, sent
To be moments ornament
Her eyes as stars of Twilight fair
Like Twilight's, too, her dusky hair,
But all things else about her drawn
From Maytime and the cheerful Dawn;
A dancing Shape. an Image gay,
To haunt to startle. and waylay.
! saw her, upon nearer view
A Spirit yet a Woman too;
Her household motions light and free;
And steps of virgin-liberty;
A countenance in which did meet
Sweet records. promises as sweet;
A creature not too bright and good
For human natures daily food.
tor transient sorrows, simple wiles
Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears, and
smiles
And now see with eye serene
The very pulse of the machine;
A being breathing thoughtful breath
a traveller between life and death;
The reason firm, the temperate will.
Endurance, foresight, strength and skill;
a perfect woman, nobly planned,
To warn, to comfort, and command;
And yet spirit still, and bright
With something of angelic light
Wordsworth.
The geek just closed, coming as it
did, between the winter and summer
seasons, was unfavorable to either in
door or outdoor entertainments, and
was therefore comparatively dull
There were nevertheless a number of
soirees and club affairs, as we'll as sew
eral entertainments with flavor of
charity or religion. Several notable
weddings were solemnized, and there
are nuptial affairs for May and June for
which invitations are already out The
parks will provide more attractive pro-
grammes for the summer months than
ever before, and the season promises
to be very enjoyable for those who re-
sist the temptation to visit the Paris
Exposition or spend an extended vaca-
ton at the different American resorts.
The rules for long suit play as adopted
by the a. d. L.. at its recent congress,
have been neatly printed N pamphlet form
by the West Va. Printing Co., and are
distributed gratuitously to minister's. They
are small enough to carry in the vest
pocket and exceedingly handy for refer
ence on points in dispute.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-05-06
PERSONALS.

She will not gossip-no, indeed,
Such trivial talk she thinks is low;
But she has artful ways which lead
Her guests to tell her all they know
Word has been received from Mrs.
Mary Delaplaine and daughter, Hulda,
who have been spending several
months abroad, that they viii sail from
Liverpool, England, Saturday, June
9th.
Misses Elsie Whitaker and Lon Hub
bard. who have been travelling in Eu-
rope since last September, will sail
from Havre. France, June 7th, on the
Maria Theresa.
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a FENIAN PLOT.

wen VINO tried TO blow I'D Weltnnd
Canal Not Connected with Labor
Troubles.
TORONTO. Ont. May 5.-The evil
dence which will be produced at the
trial on Monday Of the three men
charged with attempting 70 blow up
Lock No. "a in the WelIand canal, It is
understood, will show that the prls-
oners were not the instruments OF the
labor element OF Buffalo supposed TO
be antagonistic to a Canadian route
for grain traffic. but the agents Of a
Fenian plot II has been learned that
the three men concerned in the outrage
arrived from a city on the Atlantic
seaboard They were unacquainted
with Buffalo and left for Niagara Falls
at the earliest possible moment after
their arrival in Buffalo
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-05-06
CAPT MEM DEAD.

Was One of the Men Sentenced to
Death Because of the Jameson
Raid.
OAKLAND, Gala, May 5.-Captain
Thomas Mein, one of the best known
mining men in California, is dead OF
lung trouble. Capt. Mein amassed a
fortune in the Transvaal When DR..
Jameson made his famous raid Capt.
Mein was one OF the Americans taken
prisoners. He was tried with John
Hays Hammond, the American en-
gineer, for high treason and was sen
fenced to death. A strong appeal was
made to President Kruger, and after q
years imprisonment he was pardoned.
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legheny, Pa, where she will reside in
| the future. A most enjoyable social
session was spent by the guests and
| Mrs. Jacobs received the best wishes
for the future and many expressions of
praise for her services as a member and
past president of the organization. De-
lectable refreshments were served at
the conventional hour.
The members of Excelsior Lodge No.
10, A. o. U. W., observed the nine
teenth anniversary of their organiza-
ton Monday night by entertaining their
wives and friends at the Temple on
Fourteenth street. Some excellent adj
dresses and musical and literary selec-
tons were given, after which an ele-
CANT luncheon was served. About two
hundred and fifty guests attended the
event, and spent very pleasant social
time.
One of the most pleasant social
events of the week was the dance
given by Prof. Delbrugge at the Nc
Mechen building Thursday evening.
Meisters' orchestra furnished the
music for the occasion. Many young
pSOpIe were present..
~
The young ladies of the Country
Club Of Bellaire, attended the theatre
in a party Thursday evening and were
accompanied by the young men whom
they have entertained during the sea-
son After the play the members of
the party repaired to the Odd Fell
lows hall and partook of an elegant
| luncheon.
Dr. Henry Maser, formerly of West
Wheeling, and Miss Jennie Fitch were
united in marriage recently at ParsOn,
| Kansas. The groom is we'll known in
his former home and has many friends
! who extend to him their best wishes.
~
The supper and dance given by the
! Sisterhood of the Knights of Pythias
! at McMechen Tuesday evening was a
success, socially and financially.
| The Rabbi Wise Guild, a society COM
| posed of young ladies of the Synagogue
congregation, will give an entertain-
ment at Arion Hall next Tuesday even
ing. One of the principle features OF
the event will be cantata by the child
rem. The proceeds will be for chart
| table purposes.
Miss Martha G. OFT very charmingly
entertained q few of her friends al
progressive euchre Wednesday evening
at her home on Fourteenth street, iI
honor of Miss Alexander, of Canton
Ohio, the house guest of Miss Lydia
Good. At the conclusion of the game
which lasted two hours, an appetizing
luncheon was served. The prize win,
ners were Miss Helen B. Caldwell ant
Mr.. VIII Brice
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-05-06
Bon
Ami

Is an improvement over scour-
ing soaps. 1t is made Of finer
material. It will not scratch,
" scour off" and wear out
surfaces on which it Is used.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-05-06


Mrs Harry Wendell entertained the
Island Euchre Club at her home on
North Front street Wednesday after
noon. A very pleasant session was
spent. after which refreshments were
served. The hours were from two I'M
til five o'clock. This was the last
meeting of the club for the season.
Mr. W. Cochran and Miss Mollie Fox,
of East Wheeling, were united in mar
riage Wednesday evening in the parlors
of the Cathedral. Both are well known
and popular and have the best wishes
of their friends. The groom is an en-
ploye of the Central glass works.
. 49,
Miss Lizzie Nolte was hostess to a
congenial party of her friends at her
home on Thirty-third street Tuesday
evening. The principal diversion was
card playing and a most enjoyable So
cial session was spent by those pres
ent. At a seasonable hour refresh
mentS were served.
Miss Hanna Bird and E. O. Paddle
ford we've married Friday evening at
the home of the brides mother, at Mar
tins Ferry. Rev. ]. T. Morton, pastor
of the First Methodist Episcopal
Church, performed the ceremony in the
presence of about thirty of the rela-
tives and friends of the contracting
parties After the marriage an elegant
repast was served The happy couple
received many congratulations and
good wishes for the future. They will
reside at Martins Ferry.
Wednesday, evening at the Carroll
Club quarters the members of the
Wf\kensowens symphony Orchestra
nj their debut upon the occasion Of
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-10
Seem Like New Quarters.

A marked improvement has been
made in the appearance of the Abnaki
club rooms by the decorators who have
compIeted their work. The walls Of
the parlor are finished in the Empire
stvIe. The body color is. an olive green.
A relief is furnished by bars of dark
or green extending from the dadO to
the ceiling. On either side of these bars
or panels is a fine leaf pattern. This
harnonizes perfectly with the pillars
on either side of the arch between the
two rooms. and sets off to excellent
advantage the pictures which were re-
cantely presented by DR.. Hill. The
wood work is done in ivory. New
draperies further add to the beauty of
the rooms.
The tint of the card room walls was
formerly green. This has now been
changed to a greyish tint. The billiard
room has been given n rose tint and is
fully as attractive as the other rooms
occupied by the club.
The work of decorating was done by
Harry Aiken. With the improved ap-
nearance of the rooms and the eX-
trene care taken by Steward Bonneau
rhe members of the club feel just
nride in their renovated quarters.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-10
Joshua Simpkins." Today.

The sensational rural comedy drama.
Joshua Simpkins.' will be produced
at the Opera House, this afternoon. at
2, and tonight at 5. The play contains
an interesting and ineligible plot but
it is not allowed to interfere with the
fun, which is said to be in abundance.
During the run Of the play some start
ling scenes and situations are seen,
principal of which may be said to be
the country saw mill. in the third act.
shown in complete operation cutting
up real timber. The saw used is the
genuine article. sa:1e as used in large
country saw mills. An excellent band
and 4 fine orchestra accompany this
attraction. The band will parade at
noon, being dressed up as countrymen.
The seat sale indicates large audi
ences. The prices are very low: eve
ming. TO- 20 and 80 cents. Matinee, 10
and 20 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-10

ADJUSTMENTS.
"a Man from the West -

The audience that assembled At fha
Opera house. last evening m 500 Mr.
James J. Jeffries in the nIav "A Man
from the West" was cor1nosed for the
most part of gentlemen. The feminine
element was chiefly conspicuous by its
absence. AS specimen of physical
inaiihoou MI. Jefries quite realized ex-
pectalloiis- His powerful neck and
shouioers. 1uli chest and stocky legs,
gave evidence of the wonderful
strehsth ana endurance that have
characterized him in the prize ring.
I'his is evidently his forte, for kind
nature certainly did not design him for
an actor. The play in which he ap-
peared, last evening, was evidently
written with view to his histrionc
limitations and made to show him to
the best advantage possible.
Any shortcomings in his perform
ance might have been overlooked had
there been more earnest effort TO
make more Of those scenes in which
he might naturally have been expected
to appear at his best The public rec
ognizcs the fact that Mr. Jeffries is
not an actor. That he exploited not
in this capacity; but as the champion
prize fighter of the world They would
overlook. therefore, any shortcomings
in the drama proper if the specialties
in which Mr.. Jeffries might naturally
excel had Teen held up to a high stand
ard. But truth compels us 20 say they
were not. The prize fight scene, which
might have been invested With some
sembiancc of realism, was little better
than a roaring farce, and for some
reason the bag punching exhibition
was omitted entirely.
And still, when all this has been said
in the interests Of truth and canGor.
the fact remains that the performance
was by no means lacking in the quail
ties of entertainment. There are some
good people in the cast John r. Tier
ney as Tim Duffy, Fannie Young as
Mrs. Rattlebury. Anna Wilkes as Chick
Dobbs. James NJ. Ward as "Soakey"
Dobbs. all did very creditable work.
Charles II. Shaffer took the role Of Eph
Snow, The great original COW punch,
very successfully. and G. J. Williams
as Marks. the only Hebrew cowboy
on record" gave as good an imperson-
alton Of the jew character as has ever
been seen in this city.
The scenery was first-class and some
of the stage effects. particularly the
balloon ascension, We're both novel and
pleasing.
Some distsinctly clever acrobatic
feats were performed by Messrs. Scott
and Wilson. Indeed, we have never
seen in any theatrical specialties better
/ work of this character.
The play itself can scarcely be re-
garded as a literary product. There Il
very little in il that is bright or spark
ling. 1t lacks coherency and its melo-
dramatic features are characterized
by more or less bombast.
For SO large and 50 powerful a man,
Mr.. Jeffries is strangely lacking in
voice. He had his lines well; but lack
ed both force and expression. Still.
none of those who went to see him had
any reason to expect a great actor
and for this reason whatever disap-
pointment there was in his general
work was not as great as ii might
otherwise have been.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-10-10
The Village Postmaster"

"The Village Postmaster" the title
of the rural drama which has met with
so much success in New York at the
14th Street Theatre, where it had a
run of 227 nights, will come to the
Opera House on Friday evening. Oct.
12 Quaintness and simplicity charac-
terizes this New England drama.
Comedy and pathos are happily
blended The cast includes many
metropolitan favorites. including Mr.
Archie Boyd in the title role and Miss
Angela Russell. a charming young
actress who created the delightfully."-
sweet character Of Miranda, the post
masters daughter. during the New
York engagement. The seat sale will
open this morning at 8 o'clock at
Staples, Smith e MoOdy's.