Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-12-05
CHICAGO.
Business, Political, Religious,
Musical and Dramatic Notes.

here" A little later, perhaps, you
would prefer to drift few degrees fur
ther South. But the fact that IN this
latitude ]. Frost, Esq, sometimes brings
his massive jaws together with an un-
comfortable SNAP does not deter our
people from accepting his politer atten-
/ tions with 4 heartness akin TO the well
| come he meets in some parts oil theSun-
nv South. And as denser atmosphere
| drives the blood through our veins with
a quicker motion, so renewed confidence
in commercial circles causes in
creasing activity in the broad and
deep channels of trade. In the slang of
the day, "business is booming" and all
good people most sincerely hope that
this activity rests upon the substantial
/ foundation of actual prosperity and not
upon an artificial basis of grasping spec
uiation. The gigantic grain gambling
/ which has been carried on in this city
| for several months, and the sudden adj
vance in iron and all articles manulac-
| tured therefrom, have had teyerlsh ell
/ feet on all branches of business here,
/ but amid it all prices have slowly and
/ steadily advanced in sympathy with the
/ advance elsewhere. The winter trade
| opens under favorable conditions, and
| promises to be the largest-eSpecially In
/ grain and meats-whiCh the city has
ever known. A formidable strike
/ among the labOreIs at the Union stock
yards some DAYS ago threatened to seri
ously affect the packing business
of the season, but all differ
ences have been happily adjusted,
and the various establishm ents
are now running at very nearly their
full capacity. And their capacity Is EN-
OrmOus.
The wholesale houses are right in the
midst OF golden shower, and each one
seems 10 have its tub right side up. The
sun OF prosperity which rose in the east
is darting his beams this way, and the
atmosphere of the future is rosy with
his reflected rays.
Gen. Grant came over from Galena
the other day 10 see us. Perhaps you
have beard about it? The city put on
its holiday attire, and gave the old war
veteran a right hearty welcome. The
General looks a little older amt little
grizzlier than when we last saw him,
closing the great Exposition OF '16. But
he mas lost none of his doggedness and
impenetrabiity. His reception here
was rendered by people OF all parties,
and every shade OF opinion, and can
have no political meaning whatever.
Those who imagine that they can use
the peoples tribute toa great soldier for
the purpose of carrying ont party
plans are deCeiying themselves,
The people have greatly honored and
will continue TO honor, General Grant;
but the politicians "bOom," looking to
a third term" OF close acquaintance
with the National Treasury, must re-
ceive strength from some source as yet
invisible or fade away aS something too
frai to materialize. Indeed, as remark.
ed by Journalistic friend, the hero oil
these ovatiOnS cannot afford to accept
nomination for third term. Defeat
would darken the remaining years OF his
life. dim the laurels he already wears,
and furnish cause for unavaIlng regret.
Even if successful, the smoke OF battle
would begrim him, and any serious
mistake in his administration would blot
out the recollection of his past glory. At
the present time he is at the very eli
max OF his greatness. Remaining prl-
vate citizen his fate is secure.
The Presidents message was publish
ed and read here yesterday. RepublI-
cans are not in love with the financial
recommendations made, but otherwise
seem To like the message very well.
The ghost Of civil service reform,
which once more rattleS us
long white robes in the message, does
not seem to irighten them much. They
understand its harmless character bet
ter, perhaps, than in times past.
In musical circles the chief topic OF
conversation is the concert To be given
ON the occasion OF the dedication of Cen
trail Music Hail. This large and costly
building has Just been completed, and
on FRIDAY evening, December 9TH, will
be dedicated by the Apollo Club, IN
/ HofFmann's Cinderella with Mile.
Iitta I'm the title role and l65 voices in
tine chorus. Then follows two Patti
concerts, ON December Sth and 9th.
Preparations are making 10 have these
concerts eclipse ANYTHING ot the KIND
ever given i'm this city, rs becomes the
dedication of building intended aS
musical headquarters for the great
/ Northwest for years 20 come. During
the last week Max Maretzek's Opera
Company have been giving PinatOre,
Sleepy Hollow and the Bohemian Girl,
with only moderate success. They 90
from here to It. Louis.
Among the dramatic events OF last
week were several performances by Miss
Fanny Davenport and Lawrence Bar
rrtt both favoriteS here This week we
have Tony Denier and George III.
Adams, "Grimaldi,' in Humpty Dump
"; Fanny Davenport, in London As
surance" and "Oliver Twist" John +.
RAYMOND, in "WOlfert's ROOst, or, IA
Legend of Sleepy Hollow" from Wash
ington Irving's great work; Annie Pix
| lev, in "M'Gss, as dramatized from Bret
Harte's famous story; also host OF les
ser lights at the various small theatres
and music halls about town. "Pinaiore'
sails as proudly and successfully as ever,
/ hardly night having passed within the
last six months in which il has not been
performed at some house in this city.
In fact, did the old Commodore show
less persistence in remaining an Eng
lishman. ne would make a formida-
bic candidate for the Presidency next
wear. The tall crop of lecturers is not
maturing very rapidly. Ann Eliza
| Young paused here long enough the
other day to give her opinion OF things
/ "In and Out OF Utah. Susan b. An
/ thony and Theodore TiltOn will, at an
early day, pour out the light which age
and experience have gathered up to illu-
inmate the pathway that stretches out
| before the dear public.
4 grand bicycle race took place last
week at the Exposition building here,
between an English and an American
team, Tor purse of $4,000. The race
closed at II O'Clock on Saturday night,
the Engishmen winning the stakes,
| having scored ] ,G6j miles to the Ameri-
/ cans LOS.
Quite a number OF evangelists and re-
yiyal preachers are preparing for an ac-
/ tive campaign here this winter. There
/ is AN ample field for their labors, and
no danger Of ovcrcrowding. Chicago
/ boasts 81 llr,,e number OF talented, inilu-