Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-05-12
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DLDEsT CITIZENS SAY THINGS ARE
IN DUBIOUS STATE OWING TO
THE NEW CHARTER.
w ISEMENPLACEBLAME.
GREAT IMPROVEMENTS MAKING AT
yANGRoFT PLACE NEAR
WELLSDURG.

Bldest citizens say that city affairs were
never in such dubious state as at pres
ent owing to the change made in the
city charter at the last session of the
legislature. The whole scheme was a
trick concocted by the Republcan ring
SO they could come into complete con-
troll OF the city offices. For years past
they had not been able to elect a city
marshal, try ever so hard lien the
wise 90 ones got together in some dark
shop or Office and conceived a scheme
to do away with the marshalship, and
in its stead have a city collector and
treasurer But in the get-up of the
amendment, it is bad, to say the least
And now each one of the wise men is
trying TO place the blame on the other
Z Some say it was the clerk S fault who
copied the matter at Charleston. One
held several places of Importance in his
party, acknowledges the plumbers and
says he advised against it, and that the
only way he sees out OF it now is to
surrender the city charter and become
a part of Cross Greek district, or tax
Ding district, as Memphis, Tenn, did
ONE years ago. More trouble is expect
ed when the time comes for Marshal
Myer to hand the city funds over to his
successor, the question being will his
bondSmen let him Surfendr the money
until this matter is satisfactorily set
tied. Council is almost afraid to act on
any matter, as their actions are all pro-
TESTED. No term of court will be held
to-day, as the Democrats are not quite
ready to do their worst The Republi-
cans are growing a great deal, and say
they have things just as they want them
Many of the conservative and level
headed Republicans want the matter to
go to court, and see just where things
stand. They also condemn the action of
kouncil in choosing a. nonresident of
the city to the Office of city solicitor he
being a resident of Cross Creek ais
trict.
improvements at the "Vancroft Place"
are being made on every hand-new
buildings, fences, barns. stables, kennels.
p 1,200-barrel water tank to supply until
the reservoir and pipe line can be COM
pleted. Lawns are being graded, and
many other things that go to emoellish
and beautify. When all is completed,
the place will have park-like appear
ance, which will be credit to this
scounty and city. The yancroft kennels,
now the pride of the Pttsburg oog
world will be moved to this place in
short time
A large number Of our citizens at
tended the commencement exercises at
brilliant Thursday evening, held in the
town hall. The exercises were far above
the average public school commence
ment programmes, and all who partici-
pated did himself proud. The following
programme was rendered.
Invooation-Rev j. M Potter
After This. What?-Miss Belle Gilchrist
Matthews
The March of Time-Miss Gertrude Mich
bison.
The Power of Courtesy Miss Pearle
Presentation of diplomas-By DR.. Fl. G.
Lazear, President OF the Board of Educa-
zion.
Address--Rev. William Stiff
Benediction.
The public schools will close Friday,
fMay "a. The Sunday following Rev. J. f.
Jose, of the Methodist Episcopal church,
will preach the baccalaureate sermon,
and on Tuesday evening the High
School commencement exercises will oc-
cur in Barth's opera house. The grad
Mating class is composed of nine young
ladies and gentlemen. An admission
fee OF fifteen cents will be charged, the
net proceeds to go to the school IL
brary.
Prof. Delbrugge closes the season of
19c1 with one of the most successful
dances of the year. Che costumes worn
by the ladies were especially fine, while
the gentlemen appeared in shirt waists.
During the time given to the children
Miss 0cia Daken presided at the piano
Among those present from GU. of the
Ely were: Will Hanu4an Charles
Henry, Archie Fleming, A. G. Fickeisen,
Samuel hlndsor and Misses Mary and
Louise Del5rugge, of Wheeling; James
alndsy, George Coates, A. Parks, Mrs.
Chester Gray and Miss La Winnie, of
Steubenville
AL the Union chapel at Lazearville
the quarterly conference of the Roches-
ter district of Pl,tsburg of Free Metho-
dists, are in session. There are quite
a number of ministers and delegates
present Services We're held last even
Ing, and this morning quarterly confer
sence will convene, followed by preaching
this afternoon and tonight. Tomorrow
morning at $50 the Love Feast will be
held, and at IL O'Clock preaching and
communion. The conference will close
tNitH breathing III the AFTERNOON ana at
might
The old building long been used as
a livery stable on the lot of Asa G.
neville mas been torn down. The ground
occupied by the building will be added
to the beautiful lawn now surrounding
the handsome residence of Mr. Ne
yille
Stone work on the foundation of the
new business house being built by T. H.
Marks has begun. This building is 20 be
one of the most handsome III the city,
the first story to be cut of stone Mr.
MARKS will occupy the first floor with
his furniture store, the second is TO be
Tor offices, and the third will be quilt
especially for lodge room
Miss Anna Lee, of Wheeling is the
guest of Dr.. and Mrs. H. l. Roberts.
w. I. AieCreary was a business isitor
1T Mingo and Brilliant yesterday.
John Jacobs, Of the Herald, is on the
Sick list
ueorge Burrows, of Bellaire, was in
the city on business for several days
this week
George Frazier was SO unfortunate
"Wednesday night, while at work at the
s. George Daner mill &c io hava ono Of