The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-15

tufs. & baine adoptaa ana & followed
tie un1niir6ua adoption 6fia g plusip1
eEpre ing The clubs lndur Hient Of
the stand taken IN the Kentucky a'tua-
tion by Governor ". s. Taylor. Tbs
love feast opened with calls for WIN
Caldwell and Charley, Hennlng, but
both had retired nom the hail and the
NEXT request WIS for County Clerk
Richafd RobartaOn-
Mr.. Robertson uxpresled biz
pleasure at seeing such 9 larse
attendance. BE took e a. an In
dieadon o. what the party would DO In
Noyember in this county. Ohio county
said be. should be the banner Republic
cum county Of the state ana kept for III
time IN thu. Republican fold Mr. Rob
ertson said he would 80 to ParkaEsburE
as representative Of no clique, but @
represent the Republicans OF Ohio
county to his best advantage.
After repeated calls, Mr. 3. 8. ALI
son said among other things, that the
Island Republicans would meet shortly
and he promised good results from
Madison district.
city Solicitor Frank W. Nesbltt, was
the next speaker yelled for. He began
by saying he was gratihed with the
large attendance. BE had another rea-
SON to be thankful, as had all present
namely, to be members Of the grand old
Republican party. Mr.. Nesbitt humor-
ousiy and effectively punctured the
argument made on the Island In 1925 by
'.the man from Nebraska." Continuing
Mr.. Nesbltt referred to the howls Of the
Democrats when the Maine was sunk IN
Hayana harbor. Their clamors grew
into a shrek of frenzy because Presi-
dent MCKINLEY didn't jump into war
head over heels. The wise, judiciousi
calm and conservative statesman in the
executive chair never delayed q mo
ment In leading the country to q sue
cesfuI war, from which the speaker
drew pretty picture Of Republican
success In November.
sheriff Richards was the next speak
err. He called attention to the TACT that
tho Republican party was always In
danger when the country was on the
hlgh-tide Of prosperity, as had been
proved by experience, namely in 1892
hence he charged the Republican clubs
with the duty Of exerting their best eff
forts for the party's success In return
ing to the Presidential chair, man in
his opinion. the greatest occupant Of the
chair since Abraham Lincoln. a tribute
which brought enthusiastic rounds Of
cheers.
Advised Harmony.
Mr.. James K. Hail was the succeeding
speaker, and he was given Close atten-
ton In his advice for a harmonious and
earnest fight to a finish. MT. Hall said
he was concerned with ffty-hve coun-
ties this year, and he was willing to
withdraw from the race for auditor just
80 soon Us the party said SO. BE urged
a long and strong pull all together and
Ohio county, which cast its vote for a
Republican President in 1895 for the
frst time, would be In line, on account
Of improved industrial conditions and
the record of the present administra-
tion, in 1900 with an increased majority.
Mr.. John Arbenz, jr, alluded to a
patent. medicine advertisement styled
ar. R. RI" and he interpreted it
''Ready, Resolute RepublIcanism," as a
good motto to follow. He urged a
hearty cooperation of all Ohio county
Republicans.
Mr.. AR. Campbell, in speaking along
the same line, said he had been called
a ''kIcker," but no man could point to
any time when he had failed to hear
the voice OF the Republican party after
II had spoken at the primaries, and he
argued eloquently and ably for ener-
cetic work by all hands, no matter how
spirited the rivalry previous to the pri-
mary decisions.
Happy and appropriate hve-minute
talks were made by Mcssrs. Lester
Smith, c. p. Flick, R. NJ. Addleman, G.
C. Jansen, Addison Isrnel and DR.. D. H.
Taylor, all expressive of enthusiasm
All the speakers were Vigorously ap-
plauded, and the meeting adjourned
with three rousing cheers for President
Mckinley. The clubs next Meeting
will be held at the odd Fellows hall.
wednesday evening February q.
Mr.. George Bell on behalf ct tho
Richie district Republican club, ex-
tended a general invitation to all mem
bers of the faith to attend to-nights
meeting at Arbenz's hall. whsn the
Eighth ward club will elect permanent
officers, and similar invitation came
from Lester Smith. of the Tridelphia
club, which meets next Tuesday night
NAN AND WIFE