Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-10-13

snirit WAS exhibited, but the hos
FATALITIES were free, generous and solid
and seemed to be accompanied WIN
the spirit that would manifest itself In
sucb Language as this: recognize
in Won honorable and honest laboring
men; men who have the best interests
of the State at heart, who are now en-
gagged in advancing the cause OF educa'
tion and moral worth and lifting up
still higher the standard OF civilization;
men who have spoken kindly OF your
chief commercial city and her citizens
and who have aided with encouraging
wards in building up her industries,
and we only seek to discharge debt OF
gratitude in doing you honor. The
spirit with which our Wheeling friends
extended their courtesies will live much
longer in the memories OF their editorial
visitors than the courtesies themselves,
although they were princely.
We give in another column the busl-
ness proceedings OF the Association,
and will only attenpt here TO briefly
recite the social festivities enjoyed, ana
regret that our limited space will not
permit us to mention all the acts OF
kindness conferred and the names OF
those who gave themselves up to the
entertainment of their guests.
As soon as the Association was called
TO order, the members were greeted to
the Capital city and to the Senate
Chamber, where grave and reverend
Senators have sat in solid dignity, spit
tobacco Juice and enacted laws 10 pre-
vent owners Of hogs from running at
large. by Gov. Mathews in neat and
appropriate speech, and supplemented
with a most cordial welcome. Werecog-
nize in the Governor, no matter how
deep political gulf may exist between
stalwart Republican aud an honest ex-
rebel, an intelligent and accomplished
gentleman and a faithful Executive.
And in renewing the acquaintance OF
his private Secretary, we recognized
the same genial and pleasant Ran.
Stalnaker, OF fifteen years ago. When
John Sherman takes possession OF the
White House POSSIBLY it will be Jim
Blaine, of Maine) we shall take pleasure
in urging "Ran's" appointment as MIN
lister to St. Cloud, TO show the decend-
ants of the Louis how nicely an Amer
suavity and politeness.
After the morning session and royal
dinner at the best hotel in the State, the
New Mcclure House, the quill drivers
were treated to ride through the city
and visits to several booming industries
that now encircle Wheeling with their
busy hum and attractive music.
Mr.. Danna l.. Hubbard act
ed as chaperon and assigned
citizen and three editors TO each car
rage. 1t was our good fortune to have
for companions a live Governor and a
Governor to be, providing the editor OF
the Barbour JgfiTSOnidn don't submerge
his chances beneath the deep pool OF his
native modesty.
The citizens of Wheeling did them
selves great credit in this most hospita-
BILE and generous entertainment. Her
merchants, lawyers, doctors, and fore
most citizens all seemed TO vie with each
other in making this visit a memorable
one, and our regret is that our limited
space forbids the desire to name each
one who aided in the success OF this
meeting. Her local editors all gave
generous help to the editorial boom,
and we are glad that this occasion gave
us an opportunity to know them better
Wheeling is acapital city, with an abun,
dance of capital uSuiruct; with capital
industries rolling up capital incomes Tor
her capital citizens, and no fear shall
dim our vision if she retains the Capt.
tai of the State a thousand years-thats
as long as we we expect to bear hand
in Capital moving.