The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-10-14

An Enthusiastic Meeting at Marien-
vile.

MARIENvILLE, PA, Oct. 9th, 1896.
The Republican meeting that was bill
ed for this place last evening came off
at the proper time and place and was a
grand success. Shortly after o'clock
our Marienville band began discoursing
music in front of the Keystone hotel
where the speakers were being enter
tanned, and the crowd began to gather.
By the time the speakers were escorted
TO the hall, the new and spacious opera
hall, (Which by the way will be "beaut''
when finished) was well filled. Others
kept coming until at least 500 had crowd
e1 in. They seemed to be eager, and
anxious to hear, and from the moment
the meeting opened they gave the closest
attention to the speeches. Hon. S. S,
fowler called the meeting to order and
asked Tor the nomination of chairman.
Nj. G. Carringer named Rob't Parrish,
and he was elected without opposition.
Mr.. Parrish thanked the audience for the
honor to which they had elevated him,
and then read tho following list of Vice
Presidents: c. X. Mexican, l.. II. Fred
erick, Lutte Hoyt, Chas. Latt, Dan Back
us, Hon. A. j. McCray, Geo Sanger, Ell
mer Sutton, Chas. Wagner, +. NJ. Reck,
Clint, Fitzgerald, David Shields, n. f.
Hoover, James Morrison, l.. A. Yetter,
e. Il. Amsler, Chas. Leech, j. j. Parsons,
T. j. Reyner, Fred Eagle, David MintZ,
jerks township Mckinley Clubs Glee
Club, directed by Prof. Henry Miller,
and composed of the following members;
w. S. Smullin, E. Il. Amsler, Geo. Har-
ringer, a. j. Sallade, j. Mercillott, L. L.
Fitzgerald, II. r. Mase. C.. Fitzgerald,
w. p. Matison, II. w. Fitzgerald, j. b.
Cottle and 6. l.. Scott, then rendered
one of their unique campaign songs
which was well received. The Chairman
then greeted the audience with a few
friendly words, pointing with pride to
the last Republican Administration, Uhat
of the matchless Harrison) and the con-
dition of the country at the close of that
Administration, and saying they were
there to discuss from Republican stand
point the reason of the great change in
the condition of the country from then
to the present time, and show by the ar
gument of their speakers that they were
not responsible for it, but could offer a
remedy which they believed would re-
store to the country its prosperous condi.
tion prior TO 1898. He then introduced
William l. Swoope of Clearlield as the
first speaker. Mr.. Swoope at once had
the attention of his listeners, and with
eloquence, mirth and oratory, held them
| that way for over an hour. His remarks
were along the same line of argument as
at Tionesta on the 24th of last month.
Mr.. Swoope is certainly very eloquent
!
will be glad to welcome and listen to him
again. The Glee Club gave another
| rouslng campaign song, after which the
| Hon. w, G. Arnold was introduced as
the present member OF Congress from
this district. and the next member who
would 90 from this 2Sth district. Mr..
| Arnold at once entered into the discuss
ions at issue in calm dispassionate
manner, showing his ability to cope with
| them, and that he was entirely CONVEX
SAINT with the history of the country, its
| achievements, mistakes, dc. He stated
clearly that his record was before the
people and upon that record he was will
ing to stand or fall. He says, "if elected
land Will be- will never, ileUer, NEVER
vote for a SIC. dollar" On the other
hand he says "if l am elected (and /
! will be) and a tariff bill comes up i'll
Congress-which VIM. Mckinley will
see that there dOes-I will vote and work
for such bill to the end that our mills
and factories may be set in motion and
prosperity again restored to our people"
Mr.. Arnold $ speech was sound, logical
and convincing, and delivered in suOh a
candid manner that he made many
friends among those of tho other par
ties. We predict for him reelection
with lar ely increased majority. The
Glee Club again sang, after which DIR.
fowler was introduced 1t is very hard
~ CAib ~ ARAiih III AflaAf elLbA al llfAo uttn
said and entertain or hold am audience,
but the DR.. is always at home before an
audience and ready to speak on any sub
ject lie had been keeping a tab on the
speakers as they had appeared here from
time to time, and in his happy
inimical way, showed up the absurdity
of some OF their statements. Tho Dr. s
remarks wero well received as were all
the speeches of the evening. The Glee
Club and band added much 10 tho inter
est and enthusiasm OF the evening. Al
the close the band gave another selection
and the meeting adjourned with three
rOusing cheers for Mckinley, Arnold
Wenk and the whole county ticket.
The speakers, together with our popu,
lar County Chairman. Gus B. Evans, ar
rived in town about o'clock overland
route, and were pretty tired. However
they said, (as did several strangers who
were stopping in town. that we had one
of the best and most interesting meeting,
they had attended during tho campaign
A SUBsCRIBER.