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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-18
Interesting Addresses.

The second service of the day was
held in the afternoon and the visit
ing clergymen taking part in the exer-
cises were Bishop Moore, Rev. G. d.
Smith, of New Martinsville; Rev. w. J..
Hardness and Rev. j. l.. Sooy, D. D.,
respectively of Chapline street and
North street Methodist Episcopal
churches of Wheeling. Rev. Mr.. Smith
made the opening prayer, after which
addresses were in order.
Rev. Mr.. Hardness, who spoke first,
began by impressing his hearers with
the thought that when there is nothing
to inspire us or to stimulate lis, then
life becomes a dreary pathway. He also
dwelt upon the necessity Of an ideal.
He then pointed out that it was the
consciousness of the congregation that
they needed a new church building
that gave them energy to continue their
work with this good and noble object
in view. He very highly commended
the members for their successful efforts
for such a good and noble cause and
assuringly pointed out that God will
not forget them for the sacrifices that
they have made upon the altar.
Rev. Mr.. Sooy was mex introduced
and began by suggesting the word
"Hallelujah,' meaning praise We the
Lord" as a most fitting expression
for the occasion and which he had no
doubt was upon the lips of each of his
hearers. The minister next took ex-
ception to a great many Methodists
whom he thought might be doing dam
age 20 the church by running down
the doctrine Of justification by faith,
which is the keynote of Methodism.
He concluded by speaking briefly of
the true gospel of Methodism and hop
ing sincerely for the growth and pros
perity of the Benwood church in the
future.
Bishop Moore also addressed the
congregation, compiimenting those
in charge for the admirable manner in
which they had arranged the pro-
gramme and called attention to the
fact that Rev. VIM. Hardness had first
spoken of the success of the congrega-
ton, that he was followed by Rev. DR..
Sooy. who had pronounced it an occa-
sion for Hallelujah and that the choir
had rendered an appropriate anthem,
Make a Joyful Noise" meeting hear
ty response from those present. Il
have tried TO realize how the congre-
cation must have felt, said Bishop
Moore, while they were struggling to
build a new temple of God. Il do no
wonder that you are happy" Contin-
uing the bishop said that the eongre-
cation was deserving of much credit
for the excellent work they have ac-
complished and called attention to the
fact that the new building and lot had
been acquired at a cost of $4,000 and
that only s2.S7s OF the debt remained
unpaid.
A silver offering was then in order
to which there was liberal response.
After announcements were given by
Rev. George w. Bent. the pastor, the
service was closed with benediction by
Rev. DR.. Sooy.
At night the remaining s1100 Of the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-18

hearts. This Is your great debt to hui
mainly, TO make known these beauti-
ful inspirations and aspirations to the
unwise. The great question for each
OF us is: What is my duty to tho
foolish and unwise of my acquaint-
ance?'
The greatest creed, according to DR..
Parker, is that which needs no revis-
ion, and consists of one verse: God
SO loved the world that He gave His
only ~begotten Son. that whatsoever be-
lieveth on Him shall not perish, but
have everlasting life. The whole re-
ligious world Will accept this,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-18
COULD NOT BE VERIFIED.
Report That n wheeling Man Was
Drowned at WeIIsburg Saturday.

"A rumor was circulated yesterday to
the effect that Frank Oberle, the we'll
known ice dealer of South Wheeling,
fell off a towboat and was drowned in
the river at Wellsburg Saturday night,
but it could not be verified. Mr.. Oberle
left for Pittsburg some time Saturday
on a towboat, which pushed out from
Bloch's landing, and it is feared by his
friends that there may be some truth
in the report. 1t was learned late last
night that no telegram with reference
to the rumor had been received by any
Of Mr.. Oberle's relatives or friends.
and it is to be hoped that it is en-
tirely without foundation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-18
COMPANY "a" CAMP.
A Section Fran That Organization
had an Enjoyable Outing Yester-

A portion Of Company a. camped
at the Zane farm, three miles east OF
the city all day yesterday. The start
was made at $3.50 in the morning. The
section went to Steenrod's bridge on a
suburban car and walked the remain
der OF the distance. They were in
heavy marching order. On reaching
the camping site the tents were pitch
ed and the remainder of the day was
spent in various amusements, very lit
tie time being spent in drilling. The
boys prepared their own dinner and
supper in regular army style. The re-
turn was made TO the city at 6 o'clock.
The camp will be repeated next
Sunday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-18
GRoCER's OUTING
VII he Given at Mozart Park Next
Thursday-Fine

EFN 1T NNUEHTt EaEk NEXt
Thursday-Fine gram
The annual outing of the Retail
.Grocers' Protective Association will be
given this year, as usual, at Mozart
Park. The date is Thursday OF this
week. The committee in charge has
arranged a very attractive programme
OF sports for the day, and has hung
up appropriate prizes for the different
competitions. There will be bowling.
races OF all kinds, and dancing through
out the afternoon and evening upon
the commodious pavilion.
With fair weather, this years outing
OF the grocers viii be the most sue
eessful in the history OF the organiza-
ton.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-18
SUNDAY AT THE A R
Many Strangers in the City-Two
Excellent

Excellent Concerts.
Yesterday was a big day at Wheeling
Park from the standpoint OF attend
ance. A big crowd cane down from
Pittsburg on the regular excursion
train, and many other strangers from
nearby points were in the city.
The strangers augmented the crowd
from the city who took advantage of
the delightful weather. The Opera
House Orchestra rendered concert pro-
grammes in the afternoon and evening,
and was assisted by one or two mem
bers OF the vaudeville company that
appeared in the Casino during the pre-
vlous week. 1t was also a big day for
the w. & 2. G. Railway Company.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-18

An event of unusual interest in local
religious circles yesterday was the ded-
ication of the Methodist Episcopal
church of Benwood. In every particu-
lar the services of the day very i'm
pressively expressed the beautiful sig
n%iicance of the occasion and were at
tended by large congregations. Bishop
D. H. Moore, of Cincinnati, Ohio, who
was recently chosen to fill this posi-
ton in the church, occupied the pulpit
at the morning service, commencing
at 1915 o'clock and also preached to
the congregation in the evening at
eight o'clock. Another service of a spe-
cial nature was held in the afternoon
and addresses were given by visiting
ministers of prominence from Wheel
ing and New Martinsville.
In his morning sermon upon the sub
ject, Supernatural Savior Bishop
Moore began by arguing that analogy
teaches us that we are to do for our
selves everything possible for US to
do and that man exhausts the posi-
bilities of salvation by his own will
power, by culture, by a social organiza-
ton and by reason. every man." he
thought, "exhausts the possibilities of
salvation by his wv will power be-
fore he is ready to accept the divine
play of supernatural interposition in
his path.
When we were without strength" he
continued, "in due time Christ died for
the ungodly, or in the language of the
text, This is a faithful saying and
worthy of all acceptation that Christ
Jesus came into the world to save
sinners. The fact that incarnation is
incomprehensible would give us no
concern. The growth, fragrance and
beauty of the flower we cannot I'M
derstand, but we enjoy them all the
same. Who wants a God who is loved
with our understanding? He must be
infinitely beyond us and above US to
be worthy of Jul alteration. How he
manifests himself in the flesh, we
know not, the fact we believe and re-
joice in. He then becomes to us the
Prince of Peace and soul rests in Him.
He manifests Himself unto US as our
Savior and we should not be content
until He has formed in US the hope OF
glory"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-18

daughters left to mourn her loss, Mrs.
Geo. Friedel, Misses Anna H., Alice
and Lavina NJ. Schopper, who have
the sympathy of a host of friends in
their bereavement.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-18
BACCAAUREAIE SERMON
PREACHED YESTERDAY TO THE
MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF
1900 AT BETHANY.
THOUGHTFUL DISCOURSE.

By A.. b. Jenkins. President Of the
University of Indianapolis, One of
Bethany's Greatest living Alumni.
A Distinction Between I~nteilectu-
aIity and Wisdom-Commencement
Week Notes.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1900-11-02
KILLED BY A TRAIN.
An Unknown Woman Was Killed
During The Night by
South Freight.

When Conductor Hopkins, of the
freight train running between Mitchell
and Sioux City, arrived in the city Sat-
urday a. m. he discovered for the first
time that his engine had run over a
woman and killed her. The first in
timation he had that an accident had
occurred was when he passed the en-.
gine and discoveredaa quantity of hair
and blood on the engine, and also some
portions OF dress clinging to the parts
of the engine. His engi ueer said he
did not see a woman on the track on his
way up from Sioux City as the night
was sery foggy and could hard
ly see a few feet ahead of
the engine. Information was re-
ceived that the accident occurred
a. Gayvi!le at about y o'clock and
that it WIS evidently case OF suicide.
Another freight train came in short
time after Cor ductor Hopkins arrived
and the engine also bore marks of hav-
ing run over the remains of the woman
as there was hair, blood aud clothes
found cn that ergire. The WON ana
name W $ Mrs. Bagstad.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1900-11-02
Pettigrew's Polling Methods.

Leola Herald: Senator P=ttigrew is
making poll Of he voters of the state
and the books he has Y epared for the
purpose contains the following headings
showing The information which the can
vassers are requested to supply: Name
postotfice; nationality; religion; occu-
patton; politics; egislaturePe Pettigrew,
Republican,; re9erks. He not only
wants the nationality of the voters so
that he may play on that, but he also
wants their religion and occupation so
that he can play on them also, no mans
private concerns or anythir g else being
held sacred. In the political poll, it
will be noted he makes no inquiry con-
corning the standing of any candidate
other than himself. He cares .or no
one but himself. He is using all the
others for trading stock.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1900-11-02
FIGHTING FOR COUNTY SEAT,
New Reservation Town is Trying to
Gain the County Seat From
an Old Town.

With the extension OF the Milwaukee
railroad into Charles Mix county and
the establishment of several new towns
came the feeling of a change for the
county seat in Chas Mix county. The
present county seat is Wheeler on the
Missouri river and it's opponent is
Geddes located on the Milwaukee road.
The Geddes people are advancing their
claims that they have railroad nd can
accommodate a greater numb Der of pee
pie who have business at the county
seat, while Wheeler without railroad
is put in desperate straits to hold on %
the county government by makirg
promises of railroad.
The Wheeler people have got suffic-
ient]y in touch with the Omaha road 70
that they are able to state with some
positiveness thst the road will be ex-
tended from Mitchell to Wheeler at an
early date. Whether there is anything
in the story is known only TO the
Wheeler people, who are working it for
all it is worth for the benefit OF the town
in order to retain the county seat. 1t
has been some time since the matter
has been talked of bundirg the Omaha
to the river and iaasmuch as the Mil
waukee has Invaded that territory the
Wheeler peol g calm that it is only a
matter of time until the Omaha will
come into that county. Its extension
would tap a part of the country that has
no railroad facilities and is SO far re-
moved from the Milwaukee road so
that it is OF little benefit to them.
Wheeler is one OF the Oldest towns in
that county and the people dislike very
much to see it lose its prestige to some
Of the younger towns after they have
been at work all these years to build up
the country and get the railroad in
there ard then t) have some young
town that has just started come in and
reap all the benefits.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1900-11-02

Bryan. They also informed me that
they left behind them in San Francisco
over two hundred soldier boys who
had been discharged for one cause or
another, and that every one OF them
we're anxious to get home before cleo
tion day so that they could cast their
vote against Bryan and all those who
want to haul down the flag.
The boys in the Philippines all feel
that they would have been out of there
long before this and peace would have
been declared months ago if it were
not for the support such men as Bryan
and Pettigrew are giving to Aguinaldo
and his handful of followers. | know
large number of boys who went into
the army democrats who are so dis
gusted with the actions OF that party on
this question that they are now strong
republicans"
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1900-11-02
viii Buy Dakota Ian

Sioux City Journal: Il am going to
buy q farm up in South Dakota as soon
as can go home and arrange my busi-
ness 10 do it," declared southern Iowa
landseeker who returned from trip
along the new extension OF the Chicago
Milwaukee and ST. Paul railway yester-
day. Sup where l was fellow bought
a quarter section of cheap land last win
ter ne broke it and sowed it with fla <
LIST spring, and this fall he harvested a
crop that he sold on the market for SIS
an acre. He paid for his land and then
had something left to go on. That's
what I call farming, a1d I'm going tc
get rid OF my expensive southern lowe
land and go to South Dakota"
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1900-11-02
ARE FOR M'KINLEY.
Soldiers ANXIOUS to Get
Home SO as to Vote for
Mckinley.

Sioux Falls Argus-L Leader: "I have
heard the Bryanites claim that large
percentage of the soldier boys OF the
Spanish American war would vote the
fusion ticket" remarked Henry Man
ritizen. who went to the Philippines as
member OF Il company, First South
Dakota volunteers.
81 have just returned to South Da-
kota from Denver. On the train COM
ing east were eight discharged men.
I had talk with every one of them,
and they each informed me that they
were on their way home for the ex-
press purpose of voting against Mr..
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-01-25
tDsily sIo.p, Monday. ID.ny .rop,

Sunday.
Wilmington and Weldon Railroad. Y.d-
kin Division Main Lins-T-Ain lesves VII
fning'on stO a. m. arrives Fsyetteyills
Il IS y m. leaves Fayetteville i2Zs o. m.
strives Sanford IS p. m. Ret1rning lesve
Sanford 80 o. m. arrive FAYETTEVILLE IS
p. NJ. leave Fay sttsyille % p. m, arrives
Wilminston 20 D. N.
Wilmington and Weldon Railroad. B~n-
net'syille Branch-TrAin leaves Benn~tt.
vile IS a. m, AaKfon 2 10 a. m, Red
spr ngs - O. IN Hope Mills 10 q n m,
STRIVE Fayetteville ~ s.. Peturning leaves
Fayetteville 30 .. IN. Hof~ Mills q 10 d.
m, BED Springs IS p. NJ. MsKton 8 IS D
m. arrives Benng.tsville IS u. m
Connections a. Fayetteville with train NO
Is st MaKtoD with the Carolina Cs al
Railroad, NJ R@d Springs with the Red
Springs md B9wmore Railroad NJ sanford
with the sesbosrd Air Line and Southern
Railway 81 Gulf With the Durham and
Charlotte Railroad.
Train on the Scotland Neck Branch Ro~6
leaves Weldon IS D N. Halifax IS p. m,
arrives Scotland Neck a. o y. m, Green
vile 6.51 p. m. Ki1sfOn 7s55 y. m R<furn.
ing leaves KiBston Z 50 q m. Gre>nviIis
so m arriving Halifsr il.i5 a. M
weldon ll.53 q. M daily eIoeyl Sunday.
Trains on Washington Branch lssvs WASH
irgton $40 q m. and 2.sO y. m. arrive Par
mele $40 o. NJ and 400 .. m returning
lesve Parmsle s.S5 q. M aud ss5o p. n. ar
i've Washington HOO q. m and 80 D. m,
daily except Sunday.
Train iesve~ Tarboro. n. &, daily exo<p<
Sunday $50 p. IN, Sunday AIS .. m, az.
nves Plymouth go ?. m. s 10 pm, neturn-
ing leaves Plymouth daily exoeps Sunday
80 q. m, and Sunday 2 a m, arrives Tar
boro 1906 n. N. and Ils0D O. m.
Train on Midland ". G. Branch lesvs~
Goidsooro dzily. except Sunday, 7s06 o. m,
ARRIVING SIN thfeld s.IQ a. m, rrfurniDs
leaves Smithheld 300 o. m. arrives II Golds-
,oro 10 = a. n.
Trains on Ssshvil.e Branch leave Rocky
Mount AZ 40 an. 3 - ,. m arrive NASH
VILE 10 10 g. m. 4 % ?. n. ssrinx Hope
~ g. =. m, 3 p. T. returning iexvs
Spring Ho-- 10 m-s55 pm EashyiIls
II = = T.. 5 = o. u, arrive 81 Rocky
Won't III - . n p. n. daily except
Sunday.
Trsin on Clinton Branch leaves Warssw
fsr fainfoD iaily sEoepS 51ndHT. ll.s0a m,
sDf i.lj ? % r~f-1Tninz leaves Clinton a.
100 q. n. sn1 s. .. n
Trim No - r7skss closs conns-tion q
weldon FOR - po4nts Sorth daily, all nal
7is Richmond.
Nm YNgRsOE asa'I Pse Az.
! ? EESfT Gea'i Kan
TN EMERSON T-~ssr x-nsser.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-01-25
TO PriVat" School Meu and Friends VIE
are Interest d IN Our Educational
History.

RALEIGH, \. c., Jan 10, 1900.
DEAR SIRs: On February 9TH,
1898, l sent a letter to the denomi-
national and private schools of the
State, asking them to take space in
the official report of this depart
ment at nominal cost of 81 so per
page. In response to this quite a
number of these colleges and
schools agreed to take space, some
only few pages, others more.
This report has gone into every
: State and Territory in the United
States, to nearly every public libra
ry throughout the United States.
to the college lib aries, and one spe-
cial bound volume to the Paris EX-
position, so think that it will be
OF great value to the Institutions as
well as to the State.
! | offer you the same terms as the
others had to cover cost of printing,
and hope that all the schools of any
prominence that were not repre-
sented in my former report will be
represented in the next one.
L want a short concise history of
each school, and outline of what
has been done and is being done.
! Will be glad to insert cuts of
the colleges and school buildings,
| faculties, etc.
| ask your careful consideration
of this matter and hope to have a
reply at an early day as to how
much space you will want.
! | desire so leave on record his
| tory of all our schools and the work
they are doing, for the good of the
schools and for the good of the
State, and for future generations.
Do not put this matter off, be-
cause you think there is plenty of
time. 1t takes great deal of time
to get the information together
from the various parts of the State,
/ hence | start out on this work at
this early date.
L shall also be very glad, if any
of the "Old Schools" were overlook
ed in the sketches which were pre-
pared by DR.. Battle in my last re-
port, to have a sketch of such
school or schools.
Let no citizen wait for a personal
invitation to write such sketch,
as l hereby extend special request
to any one and all who know of any
such schools, or if you can put me
in communication with persons
having valuable historical educa-
tiOnai facts that should be pre-
served for future generations, |
shall appreciate it very much.
Just today saw an interesting
sketch in the Greensboro Telegram
Of a "Post-Bellum High School"
| No doubt there are hundreds OF
such schools, sketches of which If
not written soon will be lost for
ever so far as our educational his
tory is concerned. No charges for
sketches Of schools not now in op-
Grafton.
l close this letter by asking the
hearty cooperation of all priva te
schools as to their history, and OF
all citizens in my efforts to secure
valuable educational history that
may be lost if not preserved in
some official record like the educa.
tional report of this department.
Yours truly,
| c. H. MEBANE.
Supt. Public Instruction of n. c.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-01-25
Do You Need an Electric Belt ?

For the past ten years. Dr.. J. New
ton Hathaway who is recognized as
the creates of all our spe ciaiists, has
been perfecting an elac ric belt, suita-
BILE to use in his practice, one ". il b hs
could furnish as part of HE system Of
treatment. and which he could coDsci
entiously guarantee. He now announ-
ces that he has perfected such a belt.
which he believes to be the only per
feet belt made. 1t is light. handsome
of Srest power. and with he new at
tachI eats, which make it suitable for
every case- He is prepared to furnish
this belt to all patieuts WHO need il
and who apply to him for treatment at
| q mere nominal charge. Write to Dr..
Hathaway today, telling all about yonr
case and he will write you about the
belt, and if you desire, the belt will be
sent C. o. D. for inspection. Address
DR.. Hathaway & Co, 221zz South Broad
St., Atlanta. ian IS
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-01-25
DON'T SUFFER. TIE ELECTRO
POTSE

Cures all diseases without the nae ~
medicine. A pure Oxygen trsa-men'
nv ahsnrptinn. II cures vhe-a svsrv-
thiro aisa 'sfis. ~ is nasded IN sverr
famiIv. for ~ viIi -a''evs avary waak-
meas nr ailment. tn the rnost rArsists nj
rhronic diseasa. and without the nss ~
= ors;n 81 medicine Thonssnds ~ nan
Mo All over the JJrit"d States. fro-'
n-ivata citizans tn Ls-vs-s. nNn.ar-.
Preachers Snpraua Judges. Fsitars
atr.. even Crown Heads ~ Fnrnna have
given written testimonials ~ these
facts. Book NJ testimnniais. .nd inst
ter ~ great interest With n-i~a ~ en-
strnments senf free. Fvsrv family
shnnld have an Flartropoiss: ~ ssvas
money. induces hsslth. Send vou- a.
dvess st onre and see vhat nnonle ssv
who have Thoroughly t-stsS its rnsrr-s
AGENTS wanted. THF ELECTRO
POTSE co. As 4th 81. TouisviIlp. XIV.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-01-25
LAWYER wITKERsP0oN's POSITION

He has Always Voted the Straight Demo
cratic Ticket. but Cannot Support tn.
Dfsfranchising Scheme. 1t will Disfrar
chise AS Many White Men as Negroes.
The editor of the Observer inter.
viewed Mr.. l.. L. Witherspoon OF
Newton last week, asking hmm his
position on the proposed constitu-
tional Amendment. He declared en-
phatically that he was opposed to it.
Giving reasons for his opposition,
| he said l.:
81 believe it requires too much of
the citiz sn-puts the standard too
high. IL we should have a oualifi
cation to vote, other than that of
good citizenship or additional there
to, reading would suffice. also dis
like The poll-tax feature. Aud then,
there is no provision for those who
are physically infirm, and for that
reason cannot write. They are left
out In the cold, even after 1908. And
next, If it does not dIsfrauchise a
single white man, and is intended TO
dlsfranchise the negro onlv, does it
not fall within the condemnation of
the fifteenth amendment to the Fed
eral constIt ution, which reads: "The
rights of citiz ms OF the United States
to vote She VI not b. dc ME d or abrldg.
ed by the United States or by any
State on account of race, color or
previous condition of servitude' The
provisions of this amendment are
not interdependent-the fifth section
10 az exception, snd if it is declared |
void the residue can and viii staId. I
We would then have an irou-clad ed
ucational qualification These are a
portion of my reasons for opposing
it,
Mr.. Witherspoon further stated
that he was out of politics and only
desired to devote his time and ener-
gies to the practice of his profession,
and that he wanted no office nor ex-
pected any in the fu'ure. H furth-
er said: Il hare voted Straight, he
with Horace Greedy in 1872,
and ending with BRYAN in 1896, and
feel that on this important subject
and occasion should not be crit
clss for exercising my honest con-
viction "