Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02
DEMOCRATSHAVE
ROUS|NC RALLY
Speakers at Coal Valley Meeting Are
Greeted by a Big and Enthusi.
astic Crowd Of Voters.
BRIEF SPEECHES ARE MADE
When Program is Over Demonstration
Lasting Fifteen Minutes Takes
Place in Front Of the Hall.

If any apathy exists il Coal Valley
over the political situation it was not
apparent during the democratic rally
held there Saturday night A party
of democratic speakers from Rock ISL
and who went to Coal Valley to hold
a political meeting received an ovation
at the hands of the miners there that
they will not soon forget. The demon
stration began upon the arrival of the
speakers at the depot, a large number
OF children participating in the noise.
making with norns and rattles.
Apparently the whole population of
Coal Valley turned out to hear the
speeches, as the local opera house was
filled to its capacity. 1t was estimated
that between 800 and 400 persons
crowded the hall. The stage was elab-
|orately decorated with American flags,
and pictures of the democratic candi-
dates. The Coal Valley brass band
stirred up enthusiasm by playing pa
triotic airs. The torch light process
sion in connection with the rally was
the first in the county in the present
campaign.
Program lis Brief.
Supervisors 4. r. Lees acted as
chairman of the meeting, and intro
duced the speakers. Owing to the
fact that the train bearing the speak
ers to Coal Valley was three-quarters
of an hour late, and it was necessary
for them to catch the 1926 train back
to Rock Island. the speeches were cut
short. All were delivered with spirit
and enthusiasm, however, and the au
tdience frequently interrupted the
speakers with the blaring of horns, the
whirr of rattles and loud cheers. r. r
Reynolds, candidate for states attor
ney, was the first speaker.
Mny Save Waste.
| Mr.. Reynolds alluded TO the county
| finances, and showed conclusively how
more economy could be practiced in
the administration of the states attor
ney's Office. The states attorney, ht
said, could save or waste as mucf
money as he likes, and it is therefor,
one of the most important of the coun
ty Offices.
"On Nov. 8 you are called upon Il
hire lawyer for the county" said MI
Reynolds. Now. gentlemen, if yo,
jwere hiring a lawyer for yourself, yo,
would not consider politics for a min
ute. but you would hire the best an,
most reasonable man. haven't a wor,
against the personal character of M
iopponent, but the fact remains that MI
tMagill has had little or no legal e,
tperience, and is little qualified to fiji
the Office of states attorney. l do no
TASK you to take my word for this state
ment. but you can go to the cour
house and examine his legal record 70
yourself. Moreover, Mr.. Magill ha
complained that the salary of $4,000
year is too small. If the salary is to
small. why does he want the office?
think any lawyer can be well satisfie
with 81 900 year. l am satisfied wit
that salary. and if I am elected wi
devote all my time in looking after tn
peoples interests in the faithful pc
sormance of the duties of states a
torney."
Wheclan md O'Hern Talk.
!, Henry L. Wheelan, candidate fc
state representative, and DR.. NJ
O'Hern, candidate for county corone
; followed Mr.. Reynolds with brit
speeches.. DR.. O'Hern pointed out tn
necessity of having physician for til
office of coroner. Some states. he sal
require by law that the coroner sha
be a doctor, and that sentiment
!, growing all over the country Throug
the professional knowledge of phys
can in regard to diseases, many cost
nquests could be avoided and tn,
ave the county much needless e
lpense.
Takes Labor View.
F. w. Herges of Rock Island, W;
he concluding speaker He devote
his entire time to discussion of |
: eor questions. and showed how the r
$ publican party had hoodwinked Il
!. abor unions in the latter's efforts
Q ecure recognition in the national pls
form. After thus. attempting to
ceive and ignoring the rightful
mands of labor. the republicans a
0 now catering for the labor vote al
X Iposing as the friends of labor. kno'
!, ing that the men who toll hold Il
balance of the great contest in the
G lands. Mr. Herges made strong a
t dress.
81 No Republicans There.
/ At the conclusion of the melting, a
g ,ther demonstration was held outsi,
j. he opera house that lasted almost
!. minutes. You wouldn't think the
c vas republican in town." said I
J. o'Hem, Judging from the enthusias
& tonight"
Mind Your Business.