The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-09
Aiding Her
Husband
MRS. LoNewoRTH LENDS CHEER
TO HIS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
UPON VAST THRoNG.

STSN VINO - ElIlSNS
CINCINNATI, Ohio. Oct, 9.-That
Mrs. Nicholas Longworth will prove Of
material aid to her husband, Repre-
sentative Longworth. in his campaign
for reelection, is indicated by Incl
dents of the opening campaign.
In the meeting held by Republicans
at Music Hall Saturday night she was
one Of the most attentive listeners
and the most observed Individual in
the hall. 1t had been announced that
she would occupy a box during the
speaking, and when the hall had been
filled 1t was noted that an unusually
large percentage of the audience were
women, armed with all styles Of opera
glasses. The glasses were turned to-
ward the box, where sat the Presi-
dents daughter, more frequently than
they were pointed at the star speak
eTS OF tne evening"
sweIIed the Attendance.
Her presence at the affair no doubt
increased the attendance, and also
intensified sentiment in Representa-.
tive Longworth's behalf, for when Sen
ator Foraker introduced him he re.
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ceived an ovation far exceeding that
accorded Congressman Goebel, his COL
league from the Second district.
During the cheering every one in
the vast audience turned toward Mrs.
Longworth, as If intending she should
share in the compliment upon her hus-
band. She acknowledged the atten.
ton with gracious and cordial smiles.
ALFRED in charming gown of white.
with hat and gloves to match, she en-
tered one of the boxes near the stage
promptly at o'clock, George Warning
ton acting as her escort. In the party
were Mr.. and Mrs. George Anderson
and Mr.. and Mrs. j. Sneare. While
awaiting the arrival of the speakers
Mrs. Longworth enjoyed the scene i'm
mensely.
The first marching body to- appear
| in the hall was the Union Veteran Re,
publican Club. Promptly by the same
interest that caused men and women
to look for the Presidents daughter
the moment they entered the build
ing, the soldiers, curiosity getting the
better of them, lost step, and they
were soon in hopeless confusion, ush-
ers being obliged to take them in
hand so the alsles could be cleared
for the opproach of the Blaine Club.
Hears Father cheered.
To the words of Senators Foraker
and Beveridge and the Congressional
candidates, Mrs. Longworth gave
close heed. Almost every mention OF
her fathers name was greeted by a
volley Of cheers, the audience facing
in her direction as the applause spread
through the auditorium. While her
countenance beamed pleasure Of these
displays of kindly interest, she did not
respond as she did to the welcome ten.
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His speech was brief, not consum.
ing fifteen minutes in its delivery.
While he was speaking they we're no
ticei to exchange glances, but they
were very quick, and escaped notice
of all but a few closely observing inii-
viduals.
1t was late hour when the meeting
closed, and the Longworth party left
the hall, after short exchanges of
greetings with personal friends.
1t has not been announced what 9TH
er meetings will be attended by Mrs.
Longworth. 1t is not expected that
she will participate in any way en-
cept by attending with few friends,
and thus grazing the event with her
presence.