Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-02-15
] VULCAN'S VANIT|ES.
A Diversion In Religious Dirsc-
tiOns.
The Love Feast Of fhe Simon Pure
Democrats
At the Mononuahela House, Thurs
day Night.
Does the Devil RambIs on Roller
Skates7
SCOT From the City Of Smoke and
Pretty Women.
spesal osrrspondenes aftAe Regisler.

sref'quite few" in both cities. They do
notpropose going at it in that quiet, attrac-
I've way peculiar to most evangelical or
CARNATIONS, but rather by some Of the
resurrected methods of John Calvin, (who
b the way was not one Of their priestly
ancestofs). The growth of the Catholic
church and the retrogression Of United
Presbyterianism have combined to
gsngrene some of the hot-headed i'll
advised ministers of the denomina-
tion, and they let it out in the most un-
guarded manner. At recent ministerial
meeting, the most vigorous measures were
recommended for the work of bringing over
recalcitrant Romanists. The ultra express
sions Of some Of the preachers attracted the
attention of ministers of other denomina-
tons and the projected measures were de-
nounced without stint. Reverend E. R.
DonehoO, Ofthe Eighth Presbyterian Church,
made them the subject of o most scathing
sermon, in which the origin and growth and
antiquity of the Romish Church were most
clearly demonstrated. Another minister
followed in similar strain, and no U. P.
preacher has had the hardihood to advert to
the matter since.
Roller Skating.
The Presbyterian ministers at their week
II meeting, this week, devoted much time to
remarks vigorously condemnstory of roller
skating. As means of healthful exercise,
within proper limits, with opposed associa-
tions, in the Eroper place there could be ne
objection, but when eighteen out Of evey
twenty-four hours are spent in the pursuit
Of Q foible, the habit becomes one Of
actusl intemperance and has no elementary
healtbfulnees In It; the associations
are of the worst pOssible.type. The publici-
ty of the place, they considered, the worst
feature o. roller skating. AS rule there is
no bar to the admission of any and all
classes Of people, and consistent with filth,
aeonld not fail of deflement' However,
the ministers are apparently having their
pains for their labors, as rinks multiply
WEEKLY anu III iHteIlOE 'o"HS thS SioHS 10
increasing.
Love Feast.
y The Democratic feast Of Thanksgiving, at
4he ssoaongahals Honse, Thursday night,
beyond the presence of q few local notables,
was very slimly attended. Ex-Mayor
Richard Yaux, of Philadel phia, the highest
living type of Jeffersonian Democracy, spoke
for an hour in response to the toast
United States" W. U. Hensel, chairman
of the Pennsylvania State Democratic Com
mittee, and Governor Hoadly, of Ohio. also
made addresses In the absence of the
Hon. James H. Hopkins, Capt. William Nc
Clelland acted as master OF ceremonies.
Governor Pattison disappointed and dis
gusted the Western Pennsy lvania Democrats
by sending his sterotyped letter of declina-
ton. Raj dali also lost an opportunity by
not attending. The rank and file Demo
Gratis were rather pleased at the compara-
tive failure of the "Giltedged" affair.
rhe city of Piusburg has been shametully
swinded lately by the Pittsburg Gas Com
pany in the quality furnished. 1t was very
bad before natural gas was piped into the
city, and since that time it has been still
more adulterated. Last night the gas com
mittee of council refused to approve the bills
of the gas corporation for gas furnished the
city on account of the poor gas it furnished.
The action of the city authorities is gener
ally commended.
ADeserved Honor.
The King of Belgium has cabled to Geo.
Westinghouse, Of this city a notification OF
the fact that be has made him a knight, in
recognition of his abilities as mechanic
and as a tribute to his genius as an invent.
or. Mr.. Westinghouse is the inventor OF
the airbrakes now in universal use by the
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad Company and its
leased lines He is now engaged in exper-
imenting with natural gas, and owns ma
iority Of the stock Of the Philadelphia Gas
Com pany, the principal natural gas con-
cern here.
The meeting of the Western Nail Asso-
citation here last Wednesday resulted in the
endorsement of the Wheeling $2.25 rate.
1t has been reported that Pittsburgh manu-
fscturers opposed this step. This is not
true. The substantial opposition came
from the Shenargo and Mahouing valley
manufacturers, who make only iron nails.
1t is rot thought that any steps will be
taken soon to make another raise in the
price of nails Wheeling manufacturers,
who really control the matter Of prices,
think that $2.25 will do for the present
Nearly every Wheeling manufacturer thinks
that the tendency to making steel nails ex-
clusively is irrepressible and in this cen
tury they will be in universal use.
A Depressed City.
There has been a stuGied effort made TO
induce the belief that trade is picking upin
this city. Such is not the case. Ii IS as
dull in Pittsburgh at the present time as st
any time since 1858 The reports that
mills are starting up. that orders Tor manu-
factured goods are increasing are not true.
Yerv few Of the mills are running, aud what
are are running only on half time. The aP
plications for assistance from the poor au-
thorities Increase daily, and instances Of sb
solute wart are frighffully numerous.
Wheeling is probably better of than any
one of the great manufacturing cities 10 the
Middle Country. VULCAN.
Engaged in Damrosch's Performance.
NEw YoRK, February l4.-FrsuEin Bertha