The record-union., 1898-11-03
CENTRAL REPUBLICAN CLUB.
IT'S ROUSING MEETING HELD
LAST EVENING.
Fusion and Co1ored Republican
Meetings To-Night-Ryan, NeR
and Carpenter on Saturday.

The largest and most enthusiastic
Republican meeting held by the Cen
tral Republican Club in the present
campaign was that of last evening in
Federated Trades Hall.
Mayor Land occupied seat On the
platform during the evening.
The meeting was called to order by
the President, Hon. F. R. Dray, who
at the outset of his remarks insisted
on every one present eating, drinking
and being merry.
Charles T. Jones, who followed, de-
voted much Of his time to national poll
tics, and telling his hearers why they
should support the nominee for Con-
gress, Frank D. Ryan, and the legisla-
tive ticket throughout the county. He
was roundly applauded and was as
sured the unanimous support OF the
club for District Attorney
A. S. Greenlaw, candidate for County
Treasurer, made a neat speech, in
which he spoke for his running mates
on the ticket more than for himself.
His modesty was duly appreciated,
judging by the reception he was given
at the conclusion Of his remarks.
Richard T. Cohn made a few remarks,
but could net gain an audience until he
promised to sing one Of his favorite
melodies which he rendered in his
usual manner.
Sheriff F. T. Johnson made a good
talk and was assured that it was only
a question Of the size Of the majority
in his case.
At this time the Railway Employees
Club, which was holding meeting at
their headquarters in Pythian Castle,
adjourned and visited the Central Re
publican Club in a body. They were
loudly applauded as they entered the
hail.
The next speaker was Hon. Grove L.
Johnson, who discussed the issues of
the campaign in a most eloquent man
ner He drew comparisons Of the can
didates for the positions of lawmakers
for the people, and though somewhat
humorous they were always to the
point.
w. H Carlow, who was nominated
by the County Central Committee for
Tax Collector, addressed the meeting
and was assured Of the support Of the
club.
Eugene Welty. candidate for Town
ship Justice, made a neat speech and
LnOuRO
young in years, he is fully able to han
die the duties Of the Office to which he
aspires.
Colonel Thomas H. Berkey, candidate
for Assessor, was next called on. When
he stated that he served both the rich
and poor alike he was roundly ap-
plauded, and several in the audience
declared that he has been the fairest
Assessor that ever filed the office
B. F. Howard, candidate for Superin-
tendent Of Schools made a short ad-
dress and was freely applauded
County Surveyor Boyd told of the
many reasons a man of experience
should be elected to that office, and
stated that a mistake by the Surveyor
might cost the county thousands Of dol
lars. He asked and was assured Of the
clubs support.
William n. Lamphrey, candidate for
County Clerk, though unavoidably alb
sent, was fully taken care Of Every
speaker had good words for "'Billy,'
and Messrs. Greenlaw and Sharrick
said that if the city would stand by him
as would the country there would be
no doubt of his election. AS Mr..
Lamphrey is a member Of the Central
ANCP0GlANdu AAuD THERE WAS Ulucn cne6T-
ing every time his name was men
toned.
Harry Sharrick, a printer addressed
the club in regard to the State Print
ing Office, and related several good rea-
sons why A. J. Johnston should be re-
elected. He dwelt largely on the SLAM
derous stories that have been circulated
in regard to the women employed in the
State bindery, denounced their authors
as scoundrels and was roundly applaud
ed. BY a rising vote the club decided
to vote solidly for A. J. Johnston for
State Printer.
Dugald Gillis, candidate for Supervi-
sor from the First District, stated that
he had been a Republican for forty-five
years, and expected to be one for forty
five years more. He felt that he would
be elected.
The Central Republican Club quartet
sang several selections during the ev-
ening.
Mayor Land closed the meeting with
fitting remarks. He stated there was
not the least doubt about the entire
Republican ticket being elected, from
Governor down to Constable.
The meeting closed with three rous-
ing cheers for President Dray of the
club and the entire Republican ticket