West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-04-07

not arrived at the age Of incubation, taken
from friend Newton p. MaDown's ha,chery.)
ti-aughter.l This is not lsughabie affair
with me as my reputation as sub. Boss Of
this portion of Reno is on trial. implore
you TO keep good order aud by 50 doing my
sub -Boss.ship and posioihce are safe. nov,
have the honor aud pleasure Of introducing
to you the young. handsome and peerless
orator, the Hon. Samuel b. Montgomery"
as Col. Montgomery arose he was greeted
with enthusiastic cheering. which lasted for
several minutes. rs the handsome ColoneI
stepped TO the front OF the platform, he
said:
"My fellow citizens Of Reno While
listening TO our bonored chairman was
reminded of that old saying that prophe,
is not without honor save in his own country.
You have today completely proven that This
saying does not apply 10 the venerable and
honorable William Allglory Watson. 4
shall not insult you by charging You with
being hero worshipeis. but will say that If
Willie Watson, in a fit Of temporary insanity.
was to plunge into frey furnace that you
would all cling To his coatiail and be
swallowed up in the flames with the man
whom you admire aud love so rapturouslv.
This being the case feel at ease that YOU
will heed his admoniiion and not permit any
Of the feathery tribe. of which he spoke, 70
escape your pockets. Q.aughter.) But we
are here today, my fellow citizens of Reno,
to throw little light on the great political
issues which confront us in this campaign.
We arc more interested in the success of our
our party aud the welfare of our country
than to satisfy the aspirations of any man
who seeks office. utsome one, fortunately
or unfortunately, will have to digest the
pies as they come fresh from the bakery.
and am here today to say to you that my
honorable opponent has had more than his
share of the pies. If it is your pleasure |
would respectfully ask that you assist me in
my laudable endeavor TO capture the Sena-
torial pie. uLaughter) This is the pie |
have long sought for but never found. II is
within your power to find this pie aud pre-.
sent II TO "a voice Wen do it.D All
feel that have struck responsive cord
in your hearts and That you will deliver the
goods am a loyal resident of old Reno
myself and feel proud of her people and
their unfiinching devotion to the Grand Old
Party. Great applause.)
"You have never turned your back to tn.
enemy in political fight You have come
down from the hills shouting, we are
coming, Father Watson, 500 maionty
strong. wild cheering.) You have always
responded to the call of protection for our
infant industries, industries which have
sprung up and ilourished in the fertile soil
of old Reno. (applause.) Now want to 70
TO the State Senate and assist in my humble
way to see that this state of Prosperity Con
tinues. "a voice; "We'll send YOU there
Words fail to express my gratitude at that
noble response. Come out TO the County
Convention carrying aloft the banner of
Montgomery and the Senatorial Pie, one
and inseparable. "twild cheering.) If you
do promise YOU that Maj Flynn will smell
pie for the next century Q.aughter) Ate:
you have done this feel safe in predicting
that Maj. Flynn will tell you that he never
had an appetite for pie. But he sure you
place the Senatorial pie out of his reach,
for he may pur!oin it while you are not
looking. / cannot trust man who has de
voured as many pies as Maj Flynn. laugh
ter ! feel confident from the ovation
which you have accorded me here today
that | can make my arrangements for to
pack my grips for a sojourn in Charleston
for forty days. Our grand and noble party
is confronted with this Jealous and patriotic
struggle throughout the Stale. In many
parts OF the State the enthusiasm has be-
come so contagious that il is necessary to |
call in the strong arm of the law 10 restrain |
them from doing violence to their conscience
and brotherly love. We all realize that |
there is going TO be some important legislat-
ing done down at Charleston and with an |
eye TO the windward we want to catch the |
breeze. i notice that Maj Flynn is getting
the least bit nervous and lest lie should for
get his speech will say good bye and meet
me at the County Convention (Grea, APP
plause.l'
When the cheering had nestled among |
the hills the sub.Boss and Postmaster watsoa
spoke
"My vest-poeket Renoites You have
done me a great honor and crowned your
self with glory. which reflects your enlight. |
eminent and civilization, an Accomplishment
which has been denied you heretofore. II
has been alleged by our political enemy that |
the only thing you knew was TO vote the |
s,raigh, Republican ticket, for which you
could give no valid reason other than your
grandfather and father were afflicted with |
the same habittWild cheering) You have
learned by my wise counsel today tina, an /
egg in the pocket is worth two decorating |
the wearing apparel Of the orator, and If |
they have passed the age Of inspection by
the egg inspector, that you will bring them /
to my store aud exchange them for the /
commodities which will make home more /
cheerful and put your mind at ease. Pro
longed applausel / now have The great /
honor Of presenting to you gentlemen who !
needs no introduction TO a Reno audience; a /
man who has more influence With you during /
political campaign than the ministers Of 4
the Gospel Ffautic cheering) lie occasion.
ally drops nickel by The waysidc 90 en-.
courage you 10 stand firm in the faith, and /
# necessary. 60 climb a hickory pole to
escape The Democrats daughter"
Maj. Flynu came forward biushinc. made
profound bow, and lst loose the dogs Of
war as follows
Ny Fellow-Ciuzcns Of Reno