The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-03-29

The meeting held at the Y. N. C. A.
last nishtto form Christian Citizenship
League did not impress one with being
an enthusiastic gathering. The attend
ance was confined to a score OF minis
tiers and laymen, and there was an ap-
parent hesitancy TO dip down and take
hold OF the theories advocated. This
heshancy on the part OF many who took
the initial steps in the formation Of the
league at the Ministerial Associations
meeting several days ago, cast a dam
per on the spirits OF those who learned
OF the leagues objects last night for the
first time, but happily for its prospects,
energy and enthusiasm were more. EVIL
dent towards the meetings close.
At the temporary organization last
week, Rev. ]. H. Littell was made pres
ident, and Rev. W. H. Anderson, record
Ing secretary. The first business trans
acted last night was to make these cleo
tons permanent for the ensuing year.
From the limited enrolment, the follow
Ing vice presidents were elected: Rev.
Samuel Schwartz. Mr.. W. A. Sonder-
man and Mr.. ". B. Hicks. The election
OF treasurer was deferred until another
meeting. Among others present were:
Rev, DR.. Sooy. Rev. DR.. Moore, Rev. II.
r. Bigger, Rev. C.. B. Graham, Rev. B.
B. Evans, Prof. F. II. Crago. DR. J. II.
Mccoy, DR.. William Petrie, Rev. a. B.
loves. Rev. Martin Buck, J. C. Lynch,
r. D. Prosser, Robert L. Cowan, R. L.
Seabright.
The movement was not familiar to the
major portion OF those present, and the
secretary read the constitution. after
which new members were taken In.
Then Rev. Mr.. LIttell arose and stated
that on account OF Ill health he felt ne
couldn't give his Office proper attention,
and stating that as 1t had been forced
on him, he be permitted to resign. This
statement chilled what previously had
been an aimless drift OF desultory talk.
and after little discussion no action was
taken on President Littells resignation.
A lull followed, and invitations to new
members brought requests for more
light on what the league intended to do.
DR.. Moore briefly stated that he was in
favor OF the organization, but wanted
more developments. Mr.. Prosser re-
echoed these sentiments.
DIR. Schwarm then threw some life in
the meeting by explaining the leagues
object OF Intending 10 promote Christian
citizenship. II would educate citizens TO
their responsibilities. To arouse interest,
DR.. Schwarm advocated the bringing Of
good speakers to Wheeling.
Rev. Mr.. Evans wanted the speakers
and workers to be those of the commn-
nifty. He was followed by Prof. Crago
In a stirring speech.
Rev. Mr.. Bigger said he wasn't dis
Outraged because the meeting was
rather quiet. Work was needed. not
eloquence. The league was calculated
to arouse sentiment in citizens, not as
politicians burt as patriots, and people
who love principle.
A liveler iris beamed forth when Dr.
Mccoy responded to the invitation to
speak. The doctor. said reform move.
ments should come from either of the
two political parties: that movement
otherwise must fail as did the Prohibi-
ton party.
Rev. Mr.. Evans-How about getting
the balance OF power?
DR.. McCoy-You'll never get 1t.
Continuing, the doctor remarked that
the Prohibition party had become bar
nacle.
DR.. sooy-That was Republican said
that.
Dr.. N1cCoy-Yee, sir. Thomas B. Reed
said it.
But" asked Prof. Crago. wouldn't
/: be different in city affairs?"
ut would be just the same" was the
reply.
DR.. Sooy and Rev. Mr. Bigger follow
ed.setting forth clearly that the league
intended getting both parties to put up
their best men; to have Christians work
at the primaries as we'll as the corrupt.
Other speakers spoke in n similar vein
until after 10 o'clock, and the meeting
| adjourned to meet at the call of the ex-
ecutlve committee. after having, to
quote from some Of the members. made
| but little progress. The executive COM
mittee will seek 10 interest the various
young peoples and other church organ
izations, but the Good Citizenship
League gives promise OF falling by the
| wayside unless an impetus now unfore-
soap tc riyan a.