The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-03-13

Iwas about s o clock when the singing
was stopped and Mr.. Murphy commenced
to address the large crowd. He was tired
after his talk OF the penitentiary In, the
afternoon and only spoke FOR about three
quarters OF an hour, but during that time
he was intensely interesting. BE told Of
his work in Ireland, Scotland and Eng
land. He spoke in q proud and glowing
style Of his nature land, the Emerald Isle;
deplored the wrongs she had suffered and
predicted for her glorious future. While
on this topic he referred TO the dynami.
tiers in scathing terms; he did II, he said,
as true Irishman, one who believed in
standing up for his rights and for those Of
his country; one who delighted in fair
play, but who blushed for shame to think
that any OF his countrymen should prac.
tise such warfare. He thanked God thai
everywhere, bishops, priests and minister
were denouncing that kind OF work.
As usual, he closed in brilliant and elor
quent manner and at once jumped into
the auditorium and commenced hunting
for signers. lie found a number of then
and they were good subjects, majority
being men and lads aged from 16 years
and up. III .a-,a4 :
TWO NOTABLE slGSRRs.
Suddenly there was loud outburst o
applause and Thomas Chambers, foreman
Of the glass-cutting department at the
Central glass works, and John B. Meal
lister were seen making their way TOWARD
the front, They are both well known
citizens. They served in the war and ART
members OF Holiday Post g.. A. R. Mr.
Murphy as soon as they had signed anc
were decorated with the blue ribbon
made them take seats on the platform
Then he stopped the music and called OF
Mr.. Chambers to speak. The old veteran
hesitatel, then stepped brayely 10 thu
front and said that with Gods help be
proposed keeping the pledge he hat
signed. ',li,
7'Three cheers for the cid commander,
shouted Mr.. Murphy, ship, hip" ant
three hearty cheers rang out that mad
the building shake and astonished some o
the awful nice people who were present
Mr.. McAllister was then brought forward
| He told the temperance people to watcl
closely and aid the weak signers; to lool
into the alleys and slums; he said b,
spoke from bitter experience.
The singing was again started up ant
the rush for pledges continued. Man,
prominent citizens walked up and wert
decorated with the blue. twas splendtt
meeting and MIR. Murphy felt much en-
couraged. ~
SOMETHING ABOUT Nh. MURPHY.
A wrong impression was created by yes
terday's report Of the Murphy meeting, a.
to what Mr.. Murphy receives; he is only
paid S25 a night. His meetings are non
sectarian and non-politcal. He took oc
casion in opening his address last night t
strongly impress that fact upon the PEG
Pile. There Is a strong desire 10 have Mr.
Murphy continue his work here another
week be himself, would be pleased t
have an opportunity to do more, lbut
should he stay, he wants to speak In some
Other place than in achurch. Hewants
TO get down into the central, business por
ton OF the town where be can reach tmer
who don't 60 to church because they fee
that they are not wanted there. 1t has
been suggested thati some place Of amuse-
ment could not be had, the hall Of the
House Of Delegates might be bad.
This afternoon another prayer meeting
will be held at the Baptist church and this
evening monster meeting will be held
at the Capitol rink. Seats will be provid-
ed for {, 500 people. An admission fee Of
25 cents will be charged to defray. expen.
SEES and for the benefit OF the .Women's
Christian Association. A large collection
was taken up last night for this last named
cause. The Gospel Hymns will be used al