Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-07-14


The Carnival wound up in a veritable
blaze OF glory last night. The week
closed with-if the phrase may be per-
nitted-a glorious crimson sunset. Sat-
urdsy always brings out the holiday
crowd, and yesterday was not an excep-
ton TO the rule There was more good
humor and less roughness than upon
any night OF the week. facts which are
really remarkable when all circum-
stances are taken into consideration
The edict of the police department pro-
hlbiting hat knocking. and the indis-
crlminate use of canes and whips. had
a wholesome effect. II was understood
that il would be enforced TO the letter.
AS a result the crowd confined itself 70
confetti throwing and the manipulation
Of the various noise creating devices
hawked on the streets by the fakirs.
The business district was never more
crowded in the history of the city than
between the hours of eight and ten
o'clock last night Market street. from
Eleventh to Fourteenth, was a surging
mass of people, all Joining in the
spirit of merriment, and animated by
the sole purpose of extracting the fullest
possible measure of fun from the op-
portunities which were afforded.
One of the parlors at the Mcclure, and
the choicest position upon the balcony
were placed at the disposal OF Merry
King Hal ard his court. The original
plan of reviewing the parade from
stand near the bridge on Main street.
was abandoned, and Rex and his re-
tinue of followers stationed themselves
upon the Mcclure balcony.
The scene as viewed from the Regis
ter windows, was exceedingly beauti-
full. The illumination of Market street
was magnificent, and the moving crowd
in the street gave animation to the
picture.
It was almost nine O'Clock when the
Market street, long line of red lights
giving ocular evidence, and the music
Of many bands furnishing auricular
proof of it's approach. There was
tedious delay when the chief marshal
and staff reached Twelfth street. Sew
eral Wheeling Traction Company cars
We're on the block, and the police backed
them down to the Fourteenth street
tracks.
Then the parade passed the reviewing
stand. and Rex and the court officials
We're lost in admiration of it. Chief
Marshal A. A. Franzheim and his aides
mounted, led the way. They were fol-
lowed by the Royal Cavaliers, in con-
ventional costume.
The cavaliers were under command
Of Capt. Geo. ]. Mathison and Lieut..
Albert Hadlich. They executed many
difficult maneuvers with a degree Of
skill which elected merite6 applause
from the throngs on the street and side
walks. The cavaliers were all members
of the Knights of ST John, and they
have taken a conspicuous part in the
exercises of the week.
After the cavaliers came the Rex
parade just as it was presented Thurs
day night, with the exception that the
illumination was upon more gorgeous
scale, men surrounding each float hold
ing in their hands burning sticks of red
fire. The beautiful allegorical story OF
Prince Venturesome in Dreamland," as
constructed by Mr.. George D. Benson
and as executed upon the floats built
by him, was fully described in the Reg
lister of Friday morning together with
the names of the misses and masters
who impersonated the different char
acters.
The parade was even more success
full than on Thursday night. and those
who witnessed it upon that occasion
were the most eager to witness the spec
tacle again. Many of the beautiful cars
were enthusiastically aplauded.
After the Rex parade came vehicle
beautifully decorated with flowers.
Their came Mayors band and the mar
shall and aides of the burlesQue parade
The Royal car led. 1t was con-
structed upon RAIDERS big moving van,
in imitation Of the Rex car. On the
throne sat Bernie Wingerter, wearing
the royal ermine, his head surmounted
by huge crown made of American tin
plate. On each side of the throne was
the Inscription in bold letters: pipe the
King" The Cardinal was impersonated
by Ed. Pickett. and all the other court
officials were there, down to the jester.
One of the most unique and original