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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-20
MRS. M'KINLEY
Continued to Show Improvement il
Her Condition Yesterday.
The President Remained With His
Wife All Day, Only Going Out for
Short Walk Late in the Morning

SAN FRANCISCO, May 19.-Mrs.
McKinleys condition was so far i'm
proved this evening that she was able
to sit UP short time. This welcome
news was given out shortly after five
o'clock
Gen. Shafter called on President Nc
Kinley and while they were talking.
word came down stairs that Mrs. Nc
Kinley was sitting up. The President
at once asked to be excused, and hur-
ried to the sick room The anxiety
caused by last nights. bulletin stating
that Mrs. Mckinley's temperature was
higher, was dispelled at 10 O'Clock this
morning when Secretary Cortelyou an
nounced that she had passed a comfort
able night and that the slight fever NOT
ed last night had subsidized. The Pres
ident did not attend church. but re-
manned at home nearly all day. going
out for short walk just before noon.
There were many callers at the Scott
residence to-day. There was a general
feeling that the crisis had been passed
and that Mrs. Mckinley would continue
to gain strength. No definite date mas
yet been decided upon, when the Presi-
dent will start for the national capital,
but it is hoped that Mrs. Mckinley will
be able to travel within a few days.
Secretary Long left this morning for
Colorado Springs, to visit his daughte-,
who is i'll.
At $40 p. m. Secretary Cortelyou
gave out the following bulletin:
Mrs. McKinley's physicians report
that she has had very good day and
progress since morning is satisfactory. y
President Mckinley is in receipt of
cablegrams from the King and Queen
of England; President Loubet of France
and other European potentates, inquir-
ing as to Mrs. MeKinley's condition.
Among the callers to-day on President
Mckinley was Calvin S. Titus, the first
American soldier to mount the walls of
Pekin, who returned Friday on the
transport Sheridan.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-20

ton society of America was held to-
day in Kenesetn Israel temple. In the
absence of President Newburger of this
city DR.. Henry NJ. Lipziger of New
York, presided. The proposed amend
ment to the bylaws of the society au-
thorizing the establishment of maya
zine was laid on the table. 1t was the
consensus of opinion among the mem
bers that the idea is not feasible for the
present at least
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-20
Torpedo Boat i. Trouble.

SEATTLE, Wash, May 1s.-The tor
pedo boat destroyer Goldsborough broke
her starboard engine eccentric rod dur
ing trial rum necessitating the yes
sells return to her dock. It was stated
that the rod was made of defective steel.
TIE Goldsborough had been but ten
min1<es on her course. Another run
win MT be made before next wednes-
day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-20
PHILADELPHIA Stirred
BY EXCITING SCENES.
THE PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY
WAS THE EVENT OF INTER-
EST IN THE STATE
TOWN OF PENN.
VIEWS OF THE MODERATOR.
MEN MUST NOT ONLY BE
SOUGHT,
BUT THEY MUST BE REDEEMED To
A STATE OF HONOR.

"The Church Must Teach, Train and
Develop Her Sons-In Education
There Must be Character Building
and COnsecration"-A Note of
Warning Regarding the Public
Schools-Popular Meetings in the
Afternoon and Evening-Our Sol
diers in Porto Rico Roasted for
Drunkenness.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-20
d. B. PDR|NION
APPEARS 70 Be SLATED
FOR THE PRESIDENCY OF THE
STATE UNIVERSITY AT NOR
GANTOWN, TO SUCCEED
RAYMOND.
THE NEW BOARD OF REGENTS
is CALLED TO ASSEMBLE To-MoR-
ROW MORNING.

by Direction of Governor white.
The Friends of DIR. p. b. Reynolds
VIII Make an Effort to secure
Him the High Office, But His
Case. in the Light of Present In
formation, Appears to he Hope
iess-other Important Matters Co
Come Before the Board.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-20
QUITE 4 TINE
IN ALBANY, YESTERDAY.
FROM A RIOT At THE FUNER-
AL OF WILLIAM WALSH.
A SOLDIER WAS THE CAUSE.
HE WAS DISCREET ENOUGH TO SKIP
FROM CROWD.

Great Rush of People to Board the
Cars Run Over the Lines After
the settlement, and People Al
most Fought for the Privilege.
Pistols Were Fired, TOrpedoes
Placed ON the Track, and Flags
Were Worn by Operators-The
Trouble is Now a Thing of the
Past.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-20
1.-TWO REPORTS 70 Be
| SUBMITTED TODAY
BY THE COMMITTEE on RELATIONS
OF THE CUBAN CONSTITUTIONAL
CONVENTION.
THE MAJORITY REPORT ACCEPTS
THE ACTION OF CONGRESS AND
THE PLATT AMENDMENT

In Good Faith, and Covers the Sit
uation in Comprehensive Man
ner-The Minority Report Attacks
the United States, and Claims That
the Plat Law Does Not Closely
Express Our Wishes and Inten-
tiOns.
The times., 1901-06-05
TO OBSERVE CORPUS CHRISTI.
Open Air Services to Be Held at the
Frnnciscnn Monastery.

The feast of Corpus Christi, which Oc-
ours tomorrow, will be observed at the
Franciscan Monastery, near Brookland.
by solemn high mass at 8 a. m, followed
by a procession through the grounds. Al
tars have been erected at suitable places
where the blessed sacrament will be ex-
posed for the alteration of the faithful.
This custom is a manifestation of Cath
oIic faith toward the blessed sacrament.
In all Catholic countries the procession is
held in the public streets, while in Amer
lea this imposing ceremony is carried on
inside the churches or within the private
domains of Catholic Institutions. The pro
cession will be repeated on Sunday next
at the same hour. ALI who wish join
it are cordially invited.
Next week, On the 18th of June, the
Feast Of St. Antony viii be celebrated
in an especial manner. The high mass
will be at 10 a. m, his Eminence Cardinal
Martlne1li assisting. In preparation for
this feast a solemn novena is being held
every morning at . a. m, at the chapel
of Mount St. Sepulchre. As an acisnowl-
edgment of the eminent purity OF the
great wonder worker Of Padua, the Sa-
cred Congregation of Rites has sanctioned
the special blessing of lilies on st. An
tony's feast day. hence tho designation,
Feast of the Lilies" On this day the
lilies, natural or artificial. which are Of
fered 10 the saint by the faithful are
blessed after mass. The lilies are then
borne in process sion in honor of St
Antony and afterward deposited at his
shrine
The times., 1901-06-05

front of the space between the two bat
talions There he halted a moment. and
specu!a ton ran high.
If he turned to mis- right nearly every
one felt 1t would be either Company A or
c; II to the left it seemed as though the
honor would go to Company II. OF West
ern When he faced to the right Central 5
section of the grandstand burst out with
a mighty roar. Eastern and West ern
waited a minute, and then with true
sportsmanlike feeling they Joined in the
ain. Business had begun to yell the
moment lne adjutant had directed his
steps to the First Battalion.
There came another pause, but only
until he saIuted Capt. w G. Shepard
The drill was overall except the confer
ring of the prize banner. Captain Shep-
ard ordered his company to march, and
they advanced in company front to Il
point directly in front of the judges The
winning company was followed by the
envious eyes of the seven companies
which had failed to land the coveted
honor.
Lieutenant Overton, with the banner in
hand stepped forward and saluting
handed it to the victorious captain. A
private somewhere in the rear rank was
ordered to the front and the flag staff
inserted in the barrel of his Springfield
As he shoudeTed the musket and returned
to his place the tumult, which all the
time had been kept up. took an increase
in volume.
Allison Nailor stepped forward with the
medal each year given the victorious cap
tain and it was pinned on young Shep-
ards breast by Commissioner Macfar-
land, who congratulated the winner
briefly. The men in the ranks stood stiff
a attention. but in every face there was
a proud and happy expression.
AS the company marched from the field
the grandstand crowds broke onto the
grounds and overran the diamond Out
side when the company came from the
field, a thousand enthusiastic boys and
girls SWarmpd around the winning cou-
pany anxious to shake the hands of the
captain or to congratulate some members
of the command Those who had lost
We're congratulated on the splendid though
losing fight they had made. The drill
was over and the work of practice drills
at an end.
The times., 1901-06-05

alcohol fend But when drugs have been
used. the task is a difficult one. and some
times it takes an hours application be
fore the patient can be brought around,
and the man who wields the paddle has
to be relieved several times in the course
of the treatment. 1t has been suggested
that the paddle might be made to run by
machinery, but the doctors are Satisfied
that the method of treatment is heroic
enough even when applied by the sympa-
thetic hand of a human creature, and
think that to apply the punishment by
machinery would SAVIOR of the torture
chamber.
In the course of it's general spring
cleaning, the postofice has frightened up
the street letter boxes. They are beau
tifuIly resplendent in red and silver, and
are so brilliantly iettered that the legends
blocks away. n their new array they are
considered quite ornamental.
The great question of the day among
the youngsters now Is rs the water
coId?" If the water is not cold then it is
possible to go in swimming. Just now,
however. the water is cold, and though
the bathing beach has been open since
Decoration Day, the boys who have taken
a swim are not very numerous. The few
that have tried the water have spread
widely the information that the time is
not yet ripe and that swimming in the
Potomac is not quite a pleasure yet.
The bathing beach opens considerably
improved in appearance and in accommo-
dations. All the houses, which seemed
last winter to be showing the effects OF
weather have been painted a duh red
and now look exceedingly neat and attraC-
tive. The boys, as they fly around in their
bare feet, will probably have reason to
thank the beach superintendent because
of the new flooring that he has put int
the buildings and the wooden pathway
outside. SolintCrs IN the toes viii not
be SO frequent an occurrence this year,
as both the flooring and the pathway are
of well smOothed pine. The pathway in
use last year had cracks in it large enough
to permit articles Of GOOD size to drop
through. which usually meant their loss
them.
\ shed for the accommodation of bicy-
clcS has been fitted mp with all the nFces-
to the beach can be sure of a good and
watched and where no one but the owner
can claim them. The inrer as well as
the outer man has been provided for and
those youngsters who are lucky enough
to have money in their pockets when they
go to their bath can satisfy their hunger
after the swim is over with candy and
buns from a confectionery shop which
has been established in one corner.
The times., 1901-06-05
cIssIE LOTUS APPEARANCE.
An Excellent Bill of Vaudeville
Promised at the National.

Cissie LOTUS. the famed imitator Of
well-known actors and actresses assisted
by a number of prominent vaudeville per-
formers, will present an attractive vau-
deville programme this afternoon and to-
night at the National Theatre. There has
been much interest manifested in the en-
deavor of Miss LOTUS to make her fare
well local appearance in this particular
line Of stage work a notable event. and
the sale Of seats promises crowded house
tonight and a large audience at the matt
nee
Miss Lotus first appearance with the
present company was made in Pfttsburg
on Monday night, and all reports are to
the effect that the entertainment was
great success. In addition to Miss LOTUS.
who will give her familiar limitations and
a sketch entitled ''Undine," the bill will
include Frank Whitman. Press Eldridge,
Mrs. Shaw, the whistler: Edgar Norton
and company in lively sketch, Flo Irwin
and Walter Hawley in '1The Gay Mrs
Con" and several other capable vaude-
Williams. The regular National prices will
prevail for the night performance while
the prfce of orchestra chairs for the matt
nee will be 81.
The times., 1901-06-05
MISS 1IEBERmAN's MUSICALE.
Pupils Display Their Talents at the
National Theatre.

The public musicale given by Miss L.
Lieberman and a number of her most
talented pupils at the National Theatre
last night attracted a large number of
relatives and friends of those who contri-
buted to the extended programme, which
was very pretentious and presented some
novelties in the way of piano music.
one of the most remarkable numbers
was the Coronation March from Meyer
beers Prophet" which was performed
upon five pianos. to the accompaniment
of a section Of the Marine Band and
harp. Much of the work of Miss Lieber
mans pupils was very cOmmendable. The
audience seemed to appreciate the efforts
of the young pianists. and there was an
abundance of applause and floral tributes.
Mss Lieberman announces another musi-
Gale in October ut which time all of her
pupils Will take part
The times., 1901-06-05
A GIRLS COMMENCEMENT.
Exercises mt the Cathedral School
on woodIey Lane RoHd.

The Cathedral School for Girls, on
Woodley Lane Road, held its first com
mencemeut yesterday morning. There
were only two candidates for diplomas
Miss Aueie Margaret Mahoney, of New
York, who was candidate for classical
honors. and Miss Edith Miller, Of Wash
ingtOn, who was candidate for an English
certificate. The diplomas were presented
by Bishop Henry Yates Satterlee. The
Rev. James Morris Wilton, Phi. d, edi-
tor of the Outlook" delivered the ad-
dress. taking as his subject "A Modern
Lesson from an Ancient Civilization"
In presenting the diplomas Bishop Sat
terlee also took occasion to make few
remarks upon the future possibilities of
the school founded under the protection
Of the Episcopal Church. The pupils OF
the school assisted in the programme of
the exercises with several solos and
hymns Many ministers were present upon
the platform and the attendance of faith
ers, mothers. and friends was quite large.
The magnificent school building was in
gala attire, decorated at all points with
flowers and flags.
The times., 1901-06-05
A MARINE OFFICERS DEATH.
Lieutenant CnTery's Neck Broken i'm
Diving at Pensacola.

The Navy Department was advised yes
terday by Capt. William w. Reisinger
commandant at the naval station at Pen
sacola, Fla, Of the death of Lieut..
John Lisdell Caffery, Of the Marine Corps
a son of ex-senator DoneIson Caffery Of
Louisiana, and wen known in Washing
ton.
On Sunday last while bathing young
Caffery dived from a bathhouse platform
into shallow water and broke his neck,
lie lived until Yesterday morning. He
was born In Louisiana and appointed TO
uary 70, 1899, and had been at the PenSa-
cola Marine Barracks since February of
that year.
The times., 1901-06-05
SOCIAL And PERSONAL
A Pretty Lawn Fete Given by TIE
Art Students League.

Marriage of Mr. Blaine and Miss
Hummer's Wedding to Occur To-
night A Party for the Blind.
The lawn fete which the members of
the Art Students League arranged for
last week. but which was postponed on
account of the weather until yesterday
afternoon, was as successful as those in
terested could have desired. The trees on
the grounds attached TO Belmont, the
Washington residence of Mr.. and Mrs
a. l. Barber were hung with hundreds
of japanese lanterns that gave a fairy
like effect after dark, and a touch OF
patriotism was added by two huge Ameri-
can flags. The ladies' on the receiving
committee included Miss Alexander, Miss
Stanley, Miss Clemens, and Miss Hill. a
corps Of attractive young ladies passed
among the visitors selling flowers, and
another group, dressed picturesquely as
Geisha girls, served tea and sold cigar
cites and candy. Among those who so
aided in the general success of the oc-
casion were Miss Peixotte,- Miss Leduc.
Miss Behrend, Miss Downing. Miss Endi
colt, and Miss Glotzner. The ice cream
was in charge Of Mrs. Moss, assisted by
a number of pretty girls. The George
town Orchestra and Sunday Night Music
Club contributed the instrumental mum
bers 10 an excellent programme, and Miss
Nola and others sang. Mr. Thomas Mel
son PaSe is the President Of the Art
Students League, and the Vice President
is Mr.. T. y. Riggs.
The times., 1901-06-05
District Residents Pensioned.

Pensions We're issued to District resi-
dents yesterday as follows: Issue of May
q. 1901: Increase, Africa Whitby. Wash
ington. $40; original widows, etc. special
account, May -, Eva Burrel. Washing
ton. IS; war with Spain. original, Charles
Z. Van Sickle. Washington, S6.
The times., 1901-06-05

A lawn party for the benefit of the Aid
Association for the Blind of the District
viii be given at Belmont, the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs A. l.. Barber, at Four
teenth and Clifton Streets. this afternoon
and evening from 4 10 10 O'Clock. Should
the weather prove iuclement, the affair
VIII be p0stponcd until tomorrow.
The times., 1901-06-05
5O-cent
Mercerized Or
candle FacOnne,
Csc the Yard.

a variety of exquisite floral printings in
new designs on a sil1-Iike white ground.
that retains its rich Iustre after being
laundered
The times., 1901-06-05

The marriage OF Miss Mabel Howard to
Capt John Henry Russell Will take place
Wednesday. June y. at noon, at the home
Of the bride on y Street. The Rev Dr.
Harding, pastor Of St Pauls Church, will
officiate and Horatio @. Gilmore viii be
the only attendant The wedding music
will be played by an orchestra selected
from the Marine Band. a hundred guests
viii be present at the ceremony and as
many more Will arrive for the breakfast
which will be served Immediately after
the wedding.
Mr.. and Mrs. George II. Howard, the
parents Of the groom, will 90 TO their
country home in Pennsylvania three days
after the wedding, where they will be
bride.
The times., 1901-06-05

Mr.. James L. Dalton, of Boston, is
visiting his brother, Mr. George T. Dal-
ton, OF COS New York Avenue northwest.
The times., 1901-06-05
S5-cent
Corded Scotch
zephyrs,
121C the Yard.

Manufactured by a celebrated Scotch
maker and imported to sell for thirty-ffve
cents. We closed out the lot (a large
oae) and offer same at 12i5c.
The times., 1901-06-05
25=cent
Striped
Ginghams,
l8C the Yard.

Blue and white. pink and white, hello
trope and white strfpes-fne and beautiful
quality g inches wide.
The times., 1901-06-05
35-cent
Mercerized
Foulardine,
25c the Yard.

This cloth is delightfully."- light and fine
and looks like siIk-and retains It's beau
tifuI lustre after washing. Is inches wide.
The times., 1901-06-05
Marine Band at the Capitol.

The Marine Band will give concert at
the Capitol this evening at 5:55 p m,
when the following programme will be
rendered:
The times., 1901-06-05
.12aa-cent
Printed Lawns,
SC the Yard.

Dainty, sheer fine-beautifui printings
in small. medium, and large designsS0
inches wide.
The times., 1901-06-05

Miss Martha Hichborn and Mr.. James
c. Blaine We're married at the residence
Of Admiral and Mrs. Hichborn yes
terday at nigh noon. II the folk
lore prophecy concerning wedding
weather amounts to anything young
Mrs. Blaine is to be a happy bride,
for blue skies and sunshine added their
charm to her marriage lucky omen that
has not been accorded to many Of the
brides OF this spring. The decorations of
the draWing-rOom in which Rev. DR.. Rad
clifie performed the ceremony were entire
ly OF white and green, the cOIOrS carried
out in palms. lilies of the valley, orange
blossoms and other bridal blooms. The
young bride, who has been an acknowl-
edged beauty since her introduction into
society several seasons ago, was radiant
IN creamy lace over a cleaning robe OF
white satin. She wore no veil and her
bouquet was composed Of purple VlOletS.
She was given in marriage by her
father, the two entering the drawing-rOOm
70 wedding march played 10y Mr.. Blaine
brOther-in-law. Dr.. DamrosCh, Of New
York. a small but distinguished company,
made up OF the family, relatives, and
close personal friends OF the couple, was
present at the ceremony, among the out
of-town guests being Mrs. Emmons
Blaine and Mrs. DamrOsch, Of New York.
Mrs. Hichborn received in black and
white silk. trimmed with lace insertions
and Mrs Blaine was in black.
me Ne4QIlg SlltS WHlCA nave MADE q
splendid display in the library and have
| been much admired by the friends Of the
bride for the past few days include
silver tea service from Mrs. Blaine.
chest OF small silver from DR.. and Mrs.
| DamrOsch. q silver ice cream set from
I Mr.. Nathaniel Mckay. gold smelling
/ bottle with topaz stopper from Mrs. John
Davis, silver bOn-bon dishes from Mrs.
! John p Story and Mr. and Mrs. James L.
Barbour, and four silver caHdlesticks
! from Mrs. r. 4. Hitt Among the guam
/ tity Of silver and cut glass were four
dishes OF aqua-narinc cut glass in gold
! stands given by the DamTosch children,
! whose mother is d sister II Mr.. Blaine
! Other especially valuable gifts were a
I complete assortment Of household linen
/ from the brides mother ana a substantial
/ check from Mrs Blaine, mother OF the
| groom. Mrs. EmmOns Blaine's present
was Jeweled cOrsage pin Of diamonds
{ and turquOls<, and among other gifts
( from Admiral HichbOru WAS a beautiful
! crescent Of diamonds, which the bride
! wore IN the laccs at her throat. The
| bride has received from the groom mum
| ber Of handsome Jewels among them a
! diamond studded watch and a feur de lis
! pendant Of the same gems.
| Later Mr. and Mrs. Blaine left for New
( York to sail for Europe. the latter wear
! ing Il gown OF violet canvas and Panama
! hat. Upon their return TO this country
I they viii live in New York.
The times., 1901-06-05
Some for Half.
Some for Less.

Very sheer; pretty printings in very
wide range of designs and colorings-%
inches wide.
The times., 1901-06-05
THE BANNER TO COMPANY c
Representatives of the Central
High School Victorious.

The Annual Competitive Company
Drill Arouses the Enthusiasm of
High school Cadets and Their
Many Friends-AwarL of the Prizes
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-05-23

At several places in town ron
ratings have been erected at street
corners to prevent the sod from be-
ing destroyed by people who
haven't time to keep on the side
walk, but have to cut corners. One
gentleman informs us that he put
railing up at his corner for two pur-
poses; one of which was to keep
cattle off the pavement, and the
other was to keep hogs off the grass.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-05-23
Y. M. O. A. Notes.

The meeting next Sunday after
noon at ago will be addressed by
Rev. w. T. l.. Kelfer, of Milton, Pa.
There will also be special singing. All
men are cordially invited to attend.
The Y. M. c. A. ice cold water
drinking fountain is in operation and
is free to everybody.
The handsome window cards dis
played in several store windows in
town announce the Sixth Annual
Bible Conference of the Young Mems
Christian Associations of Pennsyl-
vania, conducted by the Executive
Committee of the State Young Mems
Christian Association. The General
Secretary of our local Association will
be glad to furnish detailed information
to any interested in this great gather,
ing. This Conference furnishes an
exceptional opportunity to hear some
of the greatest Bible teachers in the
world. Those who know pronounce
Eagles Mere one of the most delight
full resorts in the whole country.