The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-12-06
MRS, JAS. A, OATES.
what the Lady Thinks OF fhe smoke
Reprimmed City OF wheeling.

Having heard that Mrs. Jas. A. Oates
had formed an adverse opinion IN regard
~ the beauty of the city OF wheeling
REGISTER reporter yesterday visited
that lady at the Mcclure house. Sending
mn his card by the waiter, he was Pc,
liteIv ushered into the presence OF ana
grsciously received by the queen OF
Comic opera" herself, whose vivscity Is
only equslled By her numerous accom-
nl;:hments. Once in the presence OF Der
WHOM the world has heard and read so
much about, the reporter, with tha'
oyor,t,, of manner Tor which graphite
manipulators are noted, Intercepted:
Reporter-Mrs. Oates, l believe; whose
tslenis and charms have entranced ana
held spell-bound thousands OF lovers Oh
the comic opera? ,
Mrs Ostes-Yes sir; l have been
somewhat successful in that line.
Rep.-I regret to hear OF the mistor-
tune that has overtaken you in the loss
by death OF your musical director MT.
Predigam, and suppose his place will De
somewhat difficult to be rehlleo, out
man proposes ard God disposes.
Mrs. Oils was sad and sudoen
death. ard his loss will be deeply ieH.
II will indeed be difficult to I'LL the place
occssioned by his death, but have teie-
praphed to gentleman in New forS,
and expect he will join the company al
Columbus. -
Rep.-Well, Mrs. Oates, hearing that
Won had condemned IN not altogether
complimentary manner tue smoke Dc
grimmed appearance OF Wheeling the
greatest nail end glass manufacturing
city in the world, have called to hear
from your own lips your op'r!9n OF the
CITY that we are vain enough 10 consider
the pride OF the ONO valley.
Mrs. OIL cannot say that / am
favorably impressed with your ciIy'
but as it has been raining since
nv arrival here, nave really not had an
opportunity TO form concise opinion:
Rep.-But don't you think Wheeling
is q supe rior city to Pittsburgh, as y man
ufacturing town.
Mrs. O.-From what / have seen, ana
Judging from the great clouds OF smoke
which lowers above the city, and almost
chokes ones breath, | should Judge that
Pittsburgh, when compared TO Wheeling,
IA Il village as q manutsctur. ng place. and
should certainly call Wheeling the
Smoky City instead OF Pittsburgh II
this smoke all comes from her factories
and is perennial.
Rep.-Ohl we have glimpse of sur
shine here every six months, which some
people seem to think Is accorded us oy
the Supreme Ruler to remind us that ne
is all powerful. But how would you
Ike 10 live here?
Mrs. OIL would consider it great
misfortune to be compelled to live IN
Wheeling, amidst all the noise and
smoke occasioned by the numerous tscto'
ries, and cannot help but wonder how
people prevent themselves from berg
transmogrfed into walking coal zines
by breathing such atmosphere rs this.
Why, Pitts burgh is bad enough, but
Wheeling Is far worse tor smoke, and L
regard i! the busiest rs well MS the
smokiest city in the country.
Rep.-Excuse me for changing the
subject, bat what do you think OF the
sale Of the Opera House, OF which you
have certainly heard2
Mrs. O.-My dear sir, l am sorry to
hear of Mr.. Hamilton's misfortune, and
the treatment he has received a. the
hyuds OF so-calIed friends, but think Mr..
Hamilton should congratulate himself
on being sold out, as he can now leave
Wheeling without having any Interests
ut stake which he cannot see half the
time for smoke. He is certainly 10 be
congratulated.
Rap.-You appear to be prejudiced
against Wheeling, and l hope you may
| overcome your preiudices.
Mrs. o -OhI not at ell; like the city
we'll enough and the people IN it, but ut
the same time abhor diet of coal dust,
and while admire the many enterprises
which cause all this gloomy and smoky
aspect OF the city, l would prefer by far
to read about it than experience ii.
Some further conversation ensued, but
as the reporter could not possibly con-
vince the lady that Wheeling was not a
smoky city, Re babe the charming actress
adieu and took his departure, fully con-
vinccd that inquring strangers who Wis.
it Wheeling comprehend the one
great idea that Pittsburgh Is fast los.
ing her position as busy manufacturing
town, and that Wheeling is making
rapid strides toward becoming her sue
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