The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-02

! udt party LIS Always CNa1ntdiuS0
| the national l:onor. credit and inteS-
rity. Its history has been identified
| with every great event for nearly
half century. and has always been
characterized by constructive 1eSisla-
ton. by courageous conviction. and
! the ability to dare and to do the
right thing. 1t has honored and
cared for its soldiers and sailors and
those dependent upon them 1t is
ne embodiment of the national con
science
1t has searched out and enIeavor
Determinations and injustice. when
practiced in high places and by pow
erful corporations. as fearleSSly as
when done by those having less pow
er. wealth or influence
1t recognizes the legal right of CAPT
tai to organize corporations. TO build
railroads. to promote mining. manu-
featuring and all other legitimate bust
ness enterprises. but subject 10 such
laws and regulations as Congress
may enact when the business is inter-
state and affects the interests Of all
the States.
Rights Of Labor
1t believes in the right of labor to
organize to protect its interests
against the encroachments of corpo-
rations. to shorten it's hours Of toll. to
better its condition as TO wages. TO
secure proper safeguards in the many
hazardous occupations above and be-
low ground
1t believes in the protection of,zla
Dor against cheap foreign compeE-
ton. as well as the protection of manu-
fuctures, agriculture and commerce
in which capital may be invested.
Incorruptible Ballot.
AS every voter is a sovereign, e1-
ercisinS part of the powers Of gov
eminent in electing legislators. judges
and executive officers. he SHOULD be
intelligent and incorruptible. and
have the leisure that comes from good
wages and favorable conditions. in
order that he may study and under
stand The complex problems that are
daily pressing upon our national life
for solution.
The ballot is mishtier than the dol
lar. the interests of the home and
family more precious t6an the profits
CT corporations.
Favors Publicity.
I believe in the utmost publicity
of the affairs Of government, munic-
qualities and business corporations as
the greatest remedy for the discrim-
nations, corruption and graft that
can only flourish in secrecy and dark
ness The searching investigations
that have made patent the monstrous
extravaSance, frauds and favoritiSm
that have ruined many worthy men
fortunes for others. must be contiu-
ued till these monStrous wrongs have
been rishted.
The people are aroused and assert
ing their power as never before.
They only need courageous, able and
incorruptible leaders to voice their
wishes and aspiration on the hust-
inGs. in the halls of Congress. and
through the press. to correct the
evils so apparent.
Historic Second
The Second district is historic in
the councils of the nation, and in
the power it has exerted through
its Representatives, whose persuasive
speeches were willingly heard in
Congress, and helped to frame the
laws and policies of the parties they
represent They We're never silent
spectators when party called
Believing may be helpful in re-
deeminS the district. and bringing it
back to the support Of Republican
principals and to the help Of the
President. that peerless statesman,
courageous and incorruptble, who Is
fighting the battles of the people :
against powerful forces that resist
every advance he makes, I solicit
your support, and pledge myself to:
use every honorable effort to ad-
vance your interests in all matters
within the scope and power of the
National Government
May %, 1906 4
GEORGE STURGISS.