Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-12-17
Real Reforms, Not Shows, De-
manded.

COrreSp OuotnCe OF the Register
When we read the different commu-
nications, signed by claw and Or
der," we did not deem it worth while to
reply, notwithstanding we were honored
thereby with the title "COmmunistic
outlaw" Claw and Order insisted
upon orthodox enforcement OF the sun
day law, while we advocated q more lib
eral view Of the Sabbath, consistent
with true religion, and because our as
sertiOn was that Pharisdism was adj
hered to only by few reformed red
noses-this does not necessarily include
all those bearing bright color
on the tip of their nasal or
gan - we were charged with adj
vocating communistic doctrines.
Communism embodies the idea that all
worldly goods are to be divided by and
afterwards owned equally among all
mankind. 1t is conceded by everybody
that the possession OF a copper-hued
nose is procured only at the sacrifice Of
a fortune, and, as out OF every ten nine
owners of such are as poor as Jobs tur-
KEY, We could certainly not banker alter
their property. You see, Mr.. Law
and Order, the only thing that Is
precious 10 them, because it costs a good
deal OF money, is mentioned above. We
do not want to find ourselves guilty OF
wanting il; we wish them unlimited
ownership, for it may serve them as q
bright light on some dark paths.
Our worthy ministers have taken steps
for the suppression of all traffic on the
Sabbath. From a view Of justice this
meets our hearty appreciation, Tor ii one
individual is allowed 10 do business
others ought to enjoy the same privilege.
There are a great many institutions sell
ing or doing work on Sunday for the
consideration of the wicked mammon,
prominent among which we would men,
ton: Cigar shops, livery stables, barber
shops. candy stores, milk wagons, street
cars. &c, dc. Let them all feel
the shackles of the law.
At the same time our we'll
meaning ministers could adopt some
needy reforms of abuses that lie right IN
front of their vision, in their own houses
Of worship. We have reference 10 gam
bling This might seem Il severe eX-
preston, but it Is nevertheless an APP
propriate one. Hereby is not meant
gambling with cards, not at all; but raj
fling of COLL watches, necklaces, &c,
&c. An abolition OF these evils would
be greatly appreciated by the heretofore
constantly annoyed public. At almost
every corner, factory, workshop, saloon,
&c. &c, a blank book is thrust ut you
with the query: Wont you give us
vote, sir?'
Even fraud is practiccd, which you
have to charge to the church. We had,
a few weeks ago, occasion to experience
this as follows.
4 couple of boys approached us on
the vote business, pleading, apparently
sincere, saving that their little sister
was running for necklace. We could
not withstand the seemingly innocent
demand, and reached down into our in
eXprcsSibleS. brought forth 10 cents to
help the little sister along, at the same
time writing in the book which they
hal with them, Cash Zoe. Naturally,
however, We watched the boys to
see whether the money would not be
spent by them before getting out of our
sight. What did We see? We noticed
them buying peanuts for the ten cents,
then running off, no doubt, making
merry over the fellow who was Too.
enough to believe their story.
Further amends might be made in re-
card to church music Some of our
melodies, particularly in the Methodist
churches, are 50 theatrical that a person
not accustomed to them is naturally in
clincd to applaud, forgetting that he is
i'm a church and believing himself to be
an auditor OF an operate performance.
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