The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1901-10-24
largest majority ever given a ticket

bloomington was reached early
Saturday, the 18th. A number of our
lady teachers were met on their re-
turn from the institute. Our hand
some Senators rivaled each other in
reaching the ear of their fair listeners
everything is fair in politics. In
visiting the kindly people of that pro-
gressive town and vicinity we found
the Republicans alert and active;
everyone, regardless of party, courte-
GUS and attentive. A pleasant and
profitable day was passed among
those intelligent and industrious
miners, merchants, mechanics and
laboring men. They are we'll inform
ed and indignant to learn many of
their neighbors and friends are eff
fected by this outrageous ballot law.
This is the home of our candidate for
county commissioner, Jacob Stump,
Esq. He is an intelligent, popular
and progressive citizen, well equipped
for that Office and will poll a big vote.
We are indebted to him for many at
tentions and pleased to learn he will
attend the meetings and meet his
fellow citizens.
Hon. George L. Michaels presided,
opening with a strong speech, intro
ducing the speakers gracefully.
DR.. Kemp with his well known af-
liability was active in aiding the stall
wart leaders in handling the largest
meeting held in Bloomington for
years.
The Senator spoke for two hours
without single interruption, arous-
ing great enthusiasm and applause.
Hon. P. E. Finzel is well known
here, receiving much attention. His
speech was well delivered and re-
ceived.
w. McCulloh Brown, ESQ. delivered
with great effect his lecture on pre-
pairing the ballot at the polls. At
1870 p. m. the meeting was adjourned
amidst great enthusiasm, closing the
first week of the canvass. The party
never was so thoroughly organized or
in such excellent fighting shape. The
indications and assurances are that
/ the Republicans will carry by hand
some majorities every district visited.
AT BRAY's SCHOOL HOUSE.
Monday, Oct. 31st, the Republicans
opened the second week of their can
vass with two large meetings held at
the Red House and Bray's School
House. Senator Ravenscroft, Mr..
Ed. H. Sincell and McCulloh Brown,
ESQ.,, were the speakers. We were
accompanied by Capt. Jarboe, our
genial postmaster, who entertained
us with many humorous reminis-
cences. The evening was perfect.
With good company, smooth roads
and sprightly team, the drive was
highly enjoyed. When we reached
the meeting point large crowd had
assembled. Judge H. &. Sanders pre-
sided and in few well chosen words
introduced the speakers. Mr.. Jonas
Yutzy, our secretary, did the honors
of the evening. We are indebted to
ex-Sheriff Lee for courtesies. McCul-
lob Browns lecture ON voting was
highly interesting. The people rea-
lie the danger of losing their vote
and mean to guard against it. The
speech of Mr.. Ed. Sincell was the
feature of the meeting. In his most
impressive style he discussed and
analysed the legislation of the late
extra session, explaining the purposes
and exposing the designs of the con-
spirators who have denied and robbed
the honest voter of his franchise. sug-
costing legal remedies and redress,
holding his audience for more than
one hour, closing amidst great APP
plause and enthusiasm. Senator
Ravenscroft closed the meeting with
a feryent and eloquent appeal to the
honest voters of Garrett county to
use every effort to redress the wrongs
and outrages, insults and indignities
committed upon them by the leaders
of Democracy.
The Bray School House Republican
meeting held ON the night of October
21st was addressed by N. S. Heindel,
Esq. a promising young lawyer of the
Oakland bar, who delivered a care
fully prepared address, pleasing his
audience. This was his first appear
ance on the stump in this county.
His effort won him many friends and
much applause. Mr.. Percy H. Veitch
followed. This was not his first APP
pearance in this canvass. He is well
known and popular among all classes,
making friends everywhere. Mr.. J.
c. Renninger delivered telling ad
dress. He is we'll known and has
hosts of friends in this part of the
county. Hon. P. E. FinZel closed the
meeting with a string address. His
lecture upon voting and handling the
ballot was the feature of the evening.
The voters are eager for instructions
and anxious to learn how to avoid