The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-15
Fine CLASS
GOES FORTH
FROM LlNSLY.
Eighty Pleasing Commencement Ez-
ercisss Given at the State
Fair Grounds.
CLASS HlSIORYAND PROPHECY
Contained GIFTS" on the Members
That Were Appreciated-New
Officers Appointed.

One Of the best commencements, from
the view point of performances by the
graduates, was that of the Llnsly In
stltute, which was held yesterday after
noon at the State Fair grounds. The
oratIons were well composed and deliv-
cred in a most creditable way, reflect
ing honor alike ON the class and the
schools instructors, The threatening
weather prevented a larger attendance.
but the audience comfortably filled the
reserved seat enclosure. Owing to a re-
cent change in the Judges stand to IN
inconvenIent location for the purpose
required yesterday, the class spoke from
the press box, which was tastefully
swathed in national bunting, and every
word was heard distinctly.
There were seven graduates but only
six had performances, William Howard
Nesbltt being unable to take part ow-
ing to his illness. The class numbered
nine at the beginning of the year, but
two 'fiunked' on the examinations. The
Llnsly battalion of cadets. In charge of
LIEUTENANT B. C. Dent, the command
ant, marched to the fair grounds from
the armory, headed by the Grand Opera
House band, which also furnished music
throughout the exercises, The grad
yates were distingulshable by their
white duck trousers.
The exercises were opened with fer
vent invocation by Rev. Jacob Britting-
ham. rector of St Luke's P. q. church.
The first number on the programme
was the salutatory, delivered by John
Randolph Handlan, whose Grafton was
on Thomas Jefferson" This magnia-
cent man was elOquently praised for his
unforgotten efforts In behalf of his
country. In statecraft Jefferson had no
peer, and he became the founder of a
political school of thought. Two mon
uments that glorlfy his memory are the
Declaration of independence and the
University of Virginia, and the name
of Thomas Jefferson is indgHbiy en-
shrined in the hearts of his country
men. Mr.. Handlan had good theme
and a good GRAFTON. In conclusion, as
class salutatorlan he welcomed the aud
fence to the exercises.
Robert Clyde Emblem spoke on "The
Attributes of Success" A determination
with definite aim was the chief at
tribute, he said. Self reliance, with in
dependent thought and action, was an
other Mr.. Emblem elaborated these
points in a most pleasing manner. and
like the previous speaker, he received a
generous share of applause,
The Class History.
The class history was read by Jacob
Hamme Otto. He traced the class
career from the start at old Llnsly four
years ago 1t was highly humorous
production and it kept the audience
bubbling with laughter. There were
amusing references to "Sr Steenrod,
Bobby Emblem and others when
these young gentlemen were risky
"freshIes." Mr. Otto gava a rich de-
scription of Incidents connected with
Linsly camp. out Big Wheeling creek,
last September.
Historian Otto related many sublime
accomplishments of his class. notably
the defeat OF the Juniors on the grid
iron and the diamond. Discussing the
individual members, he praised loom
Paul" Rillmeyer for his prowess in
sport and musical ability; "Jags"
Handlan, 1.-THE boy orator OF Wheeling
Creek" and schemer in politics who
will be heard from In the future;
"Runt" Emblem, the champion marks
man Of the school; Caesar Some
born, the studious boy of the class of
1900, who made great progress In Latin,
probably because he owned two fast
ponies; Romeo" NesbItt was the great
est soldier and a shining military ex-
pert. Last, but by no means least.
comes 81 Steenrod, who held dominant
sway over the hearts of fair maidens,"
said Mr.. Otto. His farewell to the class
and school was a pretty word-effort
and merited the continuous applause.
Between Two Centuries" was a fin
ished production This grafton was
given by Charles Lewis Somehow, who
displayed considerable Evolutionary
ability. He spoke of our national
growth. dealing with the principal
epochs of our national history. Until
recent events Europe was not disposed
to give America due consideration. But
the sounds from the bay OF Manila and
| Tho hill nF SoptIoyo pbonlr H., ,,,,,,.Ia
and to-day the starry banner meets
with respect in all lands. Mr.. Some
born. pleaded for love of country. and
he hoped that when in the future an
American Had was written that It
would sing of country where peace
was supreme.
The Glass Prophecy.
Lewis McClurg steenrod began the
class prophecy by saying II am a dead
man." He was evidently favorlte
with the crowd. which in the main was
composed Of the fair sex. Prophet
stacnrOd said that he had seen service
in the Philippines and fell prey to a
deadly fever, going into n trance and
his physicians pronounced him dead.
In this state he remained until his
hair turned white. None knew him
whom he took up his bed and walked.
Assuming a fictitious name he tray
eled over many lands. Returning event
ually to Wheeling. he noticed q Won
derful transformation ut the Baltimore
| & ohio depot. ~ noticed thqt Il had