West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-10-06
FIVE GOOD REASONS
MY JOHN T. INGRAM SHOULD BE
ELECTED TO CONGRESS-.
From the Fairmout Index.

From the Fairmout Index.
At the Republican primary con
vention for Union district. held IN
Palatine recently, Hon. John W.
Mason made a little speech, during
which he propounded the query,
why should John Il. McGraw be
elected to Congress-" He paused
for a reply, but none came, as his
auditors were, with a single excsp-
ton, Republicans, though ever in
PLlatIne, it Is by no means certain
that some OF them didn't answer
nnder their breath, "Becauso DAY.
ton will bc the Republican nominee"
But whether they so answered or
not, there are n great many Repub
licans in the End Congressional dis.
trict who are not looking any fur
Their than Dtyton's candidacy TO
furnish them not only an unan-
swcra5le argument why McGraw
should be elected to Congress, but
who regard that fact as a most po-
tent reason why they shoold, by
their votes, help him to be elected.
When the old darkey looked at the
show bills and saw printed at the
bottom, Admission so cents" he
sad, Thar 10 II reasons why |
amt goin' to dat show. The fust
as, l hain't got the so cents. The
second is-but never mind the next;
the fust is enough" SO it is with
a great many Republicans. They
have many reasons why they are
going to vote for John Il. McGraw.
The first is, because he is running
7ngiinst Gordon Dayton; the nex.-
but for them the frs. Ia enough.
But, to deal frankly with the
question, every Democrat knows
that reasons are az plentiful as
black berries in July why Mr..
McGraw shonld be elected to Con
gress, and Uhough not for Mr.. Ma
sons information, for he knows
them as well as We do,) we give a
few Of them /:
list. This district is entitled to its
best and brainiest men to represent
1T in Congress. Its in
process of development need the
careful attention in our highest law
making body of man who has that
mental equipment, business capaci
ty and forcefulness of character
which will enable him to take rank
as a leader of that body. Mr..
McGraw possesses these essentials
IN the highest degree.
I'd. The people of this district are
entitled to be represented by a
manly man who will formulate poll.
cies and impress his personality
upon the National Legislature; not
one who sim ply takes orders from a
political boss at the other end of
the Capitol.
3rd. State pride demands that we
send a man to Congress who, as an
orator, q scholar and a gentleman
OF cultivated manners and extensive
knowledge will command the great.
est respect of every representative
associated with him. Mr.. McGraw
measures up to the highest concsp-
ton Of these qualifications.
4th. We want a man who has had
business connections and expert
ences which have taught him the
needs OF his district. Mr.. McGraw
has done more for the advancement
81 the material interests of the
State than perhaps any man of his
age in it, has been and is interested
IN the Development of its coal aud
timber resources and will know Just
what legislation will best promote
these industries on which so much
OF the prosperity Of our State de-
ponds.
9th. We want a genial, warm
6looded man in Washington, to
whom the people OF bis district. may
always 90, assured Of a kindly re.
copIion, and that their slrgh,e.t
wants viii receive The most earnest.
patient and faithful confederation.
A. a boy and man, John f.. McGraw
hiss alwAys been loyal aud devoted
ln bis friendships. uuremi.ting in
his labors Tor Others, uuseIGsh and
generous t. a fault, one whom suc.
c'ss could not spoil nor adverstv
sour, and one VINO has more char.
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