Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-01-29
THE OUTPOURINa
OF Representative Citizsns and Dis.
tinguished Visitors e
At the Entertainment Given by the Young
Mems Democratic Club, at the
Opera House, last
Night

Opera House, Last
Night.
The Opera House was crowded to its
greatest capacity last evening, the large
audience being drawn together BY the very
excellent entertainment gotten up BY the
Committee on Entertainment Of the Young
Mems Democratic Club. Long before the
hour announced for opening the exercises
Of the evening every chair in the auditorium
had an occupant, and as the hour for the
rising Of the curtain drew nigh the aisles
and lobby filed up until at 8 o'clock it was
no longer possible to getintc the house. A
large majority OF the members OF the
Legislature were present, as well as most oil
the State, county and city officials, business
men Of all political faiths, and ladies with
out number.
The stage had been handsomely set, the
centre being draped with flags, and sur
mounted with large portrait Of the sue
cessfnl Presidential and Vice Presidential
candidates, and these again were topped by
q handsome shield.
After the Jupiter" overture had been
rendered by the orchestra the curtain arose,
and Mr.. Oscar Seeley, President Of the
club, came forward and delivered an
ADDRESS OF WELCOME,
saying:
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: We extend to
you all on this, the occasion OF our first so
eial session, q most cordial welcome, and to
you, the chosen representatives Of the PEG
pie of the State, we are especially cordial.
TO those holding political faith the opPo-
site of that in which we believe, We can only
say that we hope on leaving this house this
evening you wiz be compelled to say. that
the Democrats are not nearly as bad as you
have been led to believe.
The members Of the Democratic Escort
Club did not bind themselves together to
become wall flowers, but they organized to
take an an active part in the political con-
test of last fall. After that contest had
been decided few Of thought it best not to
let our career end, but to make some perna-
nant organization, and with that object we
have formed a marching club, adopted
a proper constitution and bylaws,
and to-day We are some forty
strong. While our great object is to look
out for the party to which we belong, we
are determined to also look out for our
selves, and others having claims upon us,
see to the sick, look after the needy, comfort
The widows and orphans, and reyerently fol
low the dead to their last resting place.
Again we thank you for your presence.
Master Ralph Ankle followed Mr.. Seely,
OPT ming the regular programme with a
recitation which evoked great applause, and
which the audience insisted on being sup
plemented with another. The orchestra
Lace Handkerchief next, it being followed
by Golden Days sung by Mr.. Oscar
Steley in his usual acceptable manner.
JUDGE A. P. RAYMOND
was next introduced by President Seeley,
and spoke as follows:
LADIES AND GESTLENEN:-Unders
ing that the exercises here tonight, and the
assembling of this vast audience is com
pliment to the Legislature Of West Virginia,
now assembled 10 your midst, endeavoriug
to represent gallant and patriotic constit
uency, !, as one of the youngest Of the mem
bers of that Legislature, have been selected
to return the heartfelt thanks OF all the
members Of that body. l think that l am
right in advancing the idea thai the Young
Mems Democratic Clab of the city OF
Wheeling have not only done themselves
proud, but that they have set an example
that should be followed by all political or
carnations. This entertainment, gotten
up BY club called Democratic, is not alone
for the Democratic members Of the Legis-
latGre, but for the Republican members as
well. This proves that while, in political
campaign, they can earnestly labor 70 pro-
mote the success of their party, yet when
the struggle is over their patriotism is so
great that they can cast away malice and
devote themselves to ministering, in the
language of President Seely, ITO the social
wants Of the citizens."
This is an example to emulate and
trust in God that all other political organ
nations in the country will fOllowit. We
differ politically, but the difference is an
honest one. We differ on great political
subjects, in which is involved the greatness
and prosperity of our country, and | thank
God that we can differ. We live in great
and free country, where each citizen is
sovereign guarantee to the freedom and
liberties of all. As Legislators, we are not
among you as rulers. Weare here as dele
gate agents and servants and are trusted
by the people who have sent US. They
have reposed in Us great confidence, del.
egsting to Us the making Of new aud the
amending of existing laws, and | am free to
SOY, although long citizen OF your noun.
Elm State, sometimes referred to as the
Switzerland of America, that her citizens
are as patriotic as any in this country or
.Lcse Of any province Of any other country
on the globe.
| trust that / and the members of thu
Legislature appreciate the responsibilities
resting upon u.s. In all our actions we mus,
remember that we are not here to legislate
for Democrats or Republicans but for all
the people. We are here not only to guard
the interests Of the farmer and the merchant
but the interests Of the laborer, whether
skilled or unskilled, and this being our duty
we will ende&yor to perform it, making laws
which shall fall, ike the dews Of heaven
upon all alike.
Nearly two thirds of our State is yet q
Observation-Disclosures and not beneficial
either to ourselves or the outside
world. hope that we may be so guided in
our labors as to develop our State so that
she may become mighty and great among
her sisters. believe we will in time so de-
velop them. We have vast resources. 10
the last decade we have increased our wealth
10 per cent, and our increased population
has been at a rate, Notwithstanding all the
clouds which have lowered about us, great,
er than that Of any State east Of the Missis
sippi An We have TO do is to be honest to