Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-09-22
UP IN FIRST Ward.
THE REPUBLICANS HELD A MEETING LAST
NIGHT.
G. B. Hart Addresses the Gathering and Explains
to Them the Blessings Of High Tariff.
Other Meetings and Local Political
Gossip Generally.

quarters, which was well attended. A
section of what was formerly used as a
store constitutes the headquarters, and
the room is somewhat abbreviated, but
all available space was occupied, and
considerable interest shown in The meet
ing. b. s. Elliott, of Kingwood, was
to have made an address, but he failed
to appear and c. B. Hart consented to
fill the role. The meeting was opened
up by President James Mccain, and
after a few preliminary remarks Mr..
Hart took the floor and made quite an
extended address, in which he endeav-
ored to laud Republican principles and
to dissipate the Democratic theories.
He alluded to the Force bill, which he
said was fashioned to provide for the
honesty and purity of elections OF con-
gresham. 1t surprised the speaker
very much that the Democratic breth-
eren should speak of the bill as the
"force" bill. "There isn't line in
that bill about "force" or about ebay
onets.' You never heard Of any honest
rational being complain OF the law
against theft. It's the guilty men only
that bill is what would be necessary TO
enforce that law in common with any
other law Of the United States. Still,
in the face of the sentiment in the
South against allowing Republican to
vote Republican ticket, there is likely
to be strong opposition to this meas
ure. But the solid South will
ere long likely go TO pieces by
independent Democratic movements,
and if again we find solid South, 1t
will be made so by an honest vote, and
| think that this is impossible. The
tide is rising in this State over the pro-
lection to your industries. 1t has struck
every laboring man, and he feels its in
estimable benefits. Not all the laborers
are marching to the music OF free trade,
and it is amazing to me that any are.
Our Democratic brethren are kept
awake nights over great bugaboo,
and that is, if the Republican
party be placed in power the
colored people will dominate over the
whites" Referring to the platform Of
the Democratic party, Mr.. Hart said 1T
was the first time in the history OF any
party that the protective tariff was de-
clared unconstitutional. The speaker
went on to tell how the tin factories
we're flourishing in this country, and
closed by Juggling a few figures to show
wherein the American workingman
was enjoying untold blessings under
the high tariff. The applause was
light and far between, but the talk was
filling, so far as time was concerned,
and the listeners were fairly well salts
fed.
Yes" said Col. Benz. Wilson, yester-
day afternoon, 81 have been attending
some political meetings, and we have
been meeting with some success in the
way of arousing interest and attracting
the people.
"What have you got that tax on your
umbrella for, Colonel?"
"Well, that came about this way. l
was at q meeting last night, and friend
OF mine sent very beautiful boquet up
10 the platform for me. l thought l
ought to show some sort Of gratitude,
and l kissed the young lady, much to
the satisfaction of the crowd. A little
later, when ! looked for my umbrella, 1t
was missing, and more than suspect"
with twinkle in his eye-"that Gen
eral Watts gave it to that young lady
in a moment of jealousy. bought this
umbrella this afternoon, and attached
this tag TO it,"
The tag read: "Col. Benz. Wilson.
Not to be taken by Gen. Watts for pre-
sentation to his sweethearts.
Gen. c. G. Watts arrived in town
from New Martinsville yesterday fore
noon, and left for Braxton County on
the o'clock train over the B. IL o.,
where he speaks at Leatherwood on Fri
day and at Halls Mills on Saturday Of
this week. While in the city he was
chartered at the Windsor, where he
was greeted by many Democrats. He
SAYS he has been holding a series Of
most enthusiastic meetings, and every
where he encountered hopeful pros
poets.
Asked about the situation in this
state? 81 believe If we make hard
aggressive campaign we will win, 9TH
erwise we may lose the election.
There was live meeting OF the
Seventh Ward Democratic Club last
evening. Arrangements were made
for inviting Hon. L. S. Riley, candidate
for Attorney General, to be present at
as early a date as convenient, TO explain
the workings OF the new election law,
which Mr.. Riley can do most clearly
and comprehensively Arrangements
will also be made for other speakers on
that date. 1t promises TO be notable
meeting.
The Eighth Ward Democratic Club
will meet Saturday night at their new
headquarters, corner of Thirty-tfth and
Eoff streets, to transact important bust
ness. All members should be present.
The Republicans are making great
efforts or their first meeting at the
Fifth ward market tomorrow evening,
when General George A. Sheridan, OF
New York, will make the address.
Messrs. ]. NJ. Dowler aud T. ]. Cart
wrighe will speak for the Prohibition
canSe at Rechabite Hall, 81 Twelfth
street, this Thursday evening.
Pittsburg Exposition Excursions via. b.
& o.
Excursion tickets will be sold via b.
G n September Z to October %, inclu-
sive from Wheeling to Pittsburg at re-
dnced round trip rates, including one
admission to the Exposition, good re-
tnrning two days from date OF sale, and
when sold on Friday will be good re-
turning until the following Monday.