Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-03-22
CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES,
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tht HNtolhlliAtt IOiAlitdt hthlsious Vi
the states and which is directly applica-
bic in the selection OF Il representative
OF the district in Congress. While ii
is true that the man IN the latter posi-
ton represents the whole district and
has no special relation to his country,
yet the district being composed Of
several counties, every one having a
distinct pride in its men and associa-
tions, each has always been recOgniz-
ed as being entitled to favorable con-
sidcration whenever it presented a
man of character and under conditions
Of equality with others. This has be-
come so much Of settled sentiment
that to forever deny a county which
comes with a man on equal terms
with the rest would seem to be great
| injustice.
Now let us speak briefly of Col. Por-
I ter IL. Dale Of Island Pond as judged
by the foregoing standard:
| His characteristic qualities are prom
inent and easily traceable as hereditary
transmirsions by those who are famil-
lar with his ancestry. BY nature his
mind was fitted to grasp the larger
elements in life. From his earliest
years his thoughts were of earth and
1 sky. OF humanity, its social and pollti-
cal institutions, aud of tee great and
silent influences that mould the strong
est men. His recreation in the forest
developed a vigorous constitution and
he came naturally along certain lines
Of study to "a liberal education. He be-
came a great student of history, science
and literature which led him to travel
/ extensively, and to an acquaintance
with many of the literary men and
] teachers OF this country. Later he
gave his attention entirely TO the study
of law, under the direction Of his
+. father. George \ Dale, with whose
legal knowledge and ability the people
OF Vermont are familiar.
For the position for which be Is pre-
scented. his education has been strlk-
ingly appropriate, being Of men and
races. social systems. political institu-
tions and jurisprudence, acquired not
/ wholly from the schools, but among
] the people OF various sections Of bls
country.
As business man his ability has
been clearly demonstrated and ne l.
/ known as candid reliable lawye' ana
A man of calm, but firm, executive ~
| ity. Heis president Of a corporation
through whose efforts his town is he.
s. ing furnished with electric lights and
power. and Is president Of the Island
/ Pond National bank, and is also III
charge of the customs port Of Island
Pond. having thirteen deputy collect
ors and inspectors. In these posi-
tons OF responsibility he moves WITH
great efficiency and not the least as'
sumption, i,
The courtesy Of his treatment o. 81
/ classes is So apparent thai men think
ing to impose upon him have been a~'
Etonished al his sudden insistence upon
an equitable principle they thought h'
had not observed. The results OF bis
Thought and tireless manipulation af'
often recognized rs originating VIII
him only by his intimate acquaintance
those who know that late every nl2hl
they will find him at his desk LIE )
a matter OF serious responsibility WITH
him and the interests OF his constltu'
rpcy would receive his devotion in any
representative capacity. He wonld
seek night and day for means TO ae'
complish what be thought just pur'
pose. eli.
The stability and integrity OF ms
character are beyond question, lie Il
a student OF the great moral and rellg'
| ions questions Of the day, and while DC
i extremely charitable and liberal II
his RELIGIONS views. he adhercs to Ger
tain liked moral principles uncondi'
Itionally. and none who know him can
have the slightest doubt OF the unin.
peacbable moral influence that woulo
90 with him to any position.
Asa public speaker he possesses I'M
usnal attributes. He is natural and I'M
pressiye In his manner, polished ~ M
rhetoric and logical in his arguments
and those who have knowledge O
the real power of his oratorN, thos'
who have observed the force and dug
nifty with which he has presided nj botl
lonr district and state conventions, real
lie that in this respect he has 4 snpe
rior qualification.
These are some of the qualities o
the man. whom, ut the age Of thirty
three. A large number OF the Repuoll
can voters Of the Second Congressiona
district desire to make a candidate Q
their marty for representative IN Con
| gress. They recognize in him ma
live and a lover of his state, a de
scendant of sturdy ancestors who cam'
mn from the battlefelds of the keyoiu
Iion 10 settle in the northern wilder
ness. 4 Republican who learned th'
nrinciples OF his party at the knee Q
| bis Sire and grandsire, and who has IN
te0rity and ability to cope with Tn
IMPERATIVE issues Of the day IN such
manner that he would rise rapidly, Q,
his energy and perseverance to z plae'
NJ usefulness and honor to his district
This i the man whom the people 0
his county enthusiastically present =
heino Of the right age, ut the prope
| fine a. possessing the essential ele
ments and meeting all the require
ments 30 completely that they are l4s
tilted in asking that they. receive u ~
consideration Of the district anu y. ~
The first time in the history Of 10
comfy. their wishes be respected All