Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-01
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of the weak and neglectful, it is the duty
of the wise 10 caution them. Many may
shun the responsibility by saying Am I
my brothers keeper yet, nevertheless,
the responsibility rests upon them. True,
men may laugh at the warnings, but the
wise are free from its responsibilities.
One would think that as the world grows
older and men have a better chance 10
know the truth, it would become better,
yet sin abounds in every avenue OF life,
and men in their eagerness to make money
shut their eyes to these evils and rush on,
needless of the consequences.
The political arena has become the great
grab bag, where ambitious men may sat
isfy their greed ana. selfish purposes. It
is not for intellectual and moral objects
these places are sought, but office, some
easy berth, little to do and big salary.
Therefore dangers creep in. evils enter our
midst and our officials to hold the COM
mand.ng vote shut their eyes to many
things that might be rectided. Party
question, bossism, favorite.sm and often
money holds many an honest man in its
clutches.
Not only is this true in the national. in
the State, but also in municipal govern
ments. Every city and town feels the
burden of some evil that is undermining
| her usefulness. lit is necessary that we
open our eyes to these facts, study them
in all their phases, and see how they may
be rectified
Let US take warning before it is too late.
EVIL LITERATURE.-The value of
books a means of culture is at this day
recognized by all men. The chief allies
and instruments of teachers they are the
best substitutes for teachers and next to
a good college. A good library may be
chosen as a means of education. A liter
airy taste is the most effective instrument
of self-education. Men are known by ther
books, well as by the company they
| keep. Books possess an essence of immor-
tality. book makes deep impression
on the mind of the young. Often it con-
stitutes an epoch in their lives. 1t may
fire the heart, stimulate the enthusiasm
and permanently influence the character.
The wicked realize how easily influenced
the young are, so they throw in their way
evil literature.
SOCIAL EVIL.-The old, licent!ous sins
of the past are still found in our midst.
Although under banner of the gospel, a
Christian nation and people. yet many
are slaves to this heather god. Revolving
and disgusting it may be- yet it has be-
come a licensed art. 1t makes no differ
ence how intellectual and refined COM
munity may be, these dens of prostitution
may be allowed to thrive in their midst.
Woman. created as man nelp, endowed
with beauty and culture, throws down
that priceless jewel, modesty, that God
has given to her, to satisfy the vile pas
sion of some brute. They descend to the
lowest depths of degradation that human
ity can reach. Protected by law, they
can entice the young into their net and
lead them on to destruction. Our city may
be our pride, our desire may be its growth
and prosperity but how can we expect it
when we do not lift up our hands against
these evils that are scattered so thickAy in
our midst.
GAMBLING.-Bt is evident that the
time has come when the friends of law,
order ard public morality should band
themselves together for organized resist
ance TO the spread Of the gambling evil.
1t has corrupted State legislatures, courts,
juries and municipal governments, and
defeated the ends of justice in countless
ways. 1t has dictated the passage of
laws drawn in its own interest, bribed the
judiciary to render decisions favorable 10
its progress and police authorities Of many
cities to adopt a policy of inaction in re-
gard to its existence. Backed by untold
wealth, and manipulated by the hands Of
shrewd and unscropulous persons ID has
invaded the spheres of political and com
mercial life. named its own candidates
for office and controlled the results OF To-
cal municipal and State elections. This
passion has brought ruin and disgrace TO
many trusted men in commercial ranks.
disaster to many large business interests.
Ii has entered the homes and brought
shame, sorrow and misery through crime
and misdeeds committed at its iust.ga-
tion. More young men are entlced by this
fascination than any other evil
SUNDAY DISSERTATION Especially
to wage earners IS Sunday Gods golden
gift No employer has any moral right
to rob his employees of divineiy confer
red individual right, compelling the most
conscientious to choose between the con-
slant suppression OF convictions Of duty,
or the surrender Of their positions IN busi-
ness life.
our Sabbath has been changed into a
general holiday, associated with amuse-
ment and dissipation. We are interested
fiji the strike. but no strike OF working
men would so thrill with sympathy the
popular heart at a general strike among
newspaper employees. the motOrmen and
conductors of street car lines telegraph
operators, railroad engineers and conduct
ors and Sunday employees everywhere
against Sunday work
SAIyOON.-The very existence Of the sal
oon IS violation Of the unwritten law
Of every community, that law that no
one shall infringe on the rights Of MS
neignbor. The very existence Of tine SAL
oon robs all surrounding property OF half
its value. The vicinity OF the saloon ex-
poses TO ruin the young along with their
parents.
The saloon ard the variety show the
saloon and the dive the saloon and the
gambling hole-these are sets Of siamese
twins. The saloon is the parent Of every
curse. 1t IS in the saloon that the young
man takes the first step in the course
which ends in defaica1ion. shame and
ruin.
HOW ARE We TO MEET THESE DAN
GERS?-1. By law. Not any highly moral
or religious enactment, but simple, pla.n,
matter Of fact law. The city needs strict
law. The people in the simplicity Of coun-
try life can ger on without IL. but the
towns and cities need law. All these evils
must b. met by law These laws must
meet with every emergency. The word