The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-10-21
IAFT RECEIVES

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tcontrnnsd rom pese II.
were thrown into the air and lost
in the crowds, but every one had .
could make himself heard. Mr. Teft
said -; 81
s411adieS and eGentlemen:
..I,yE0uItl need voice Ike steam
whistle, TO reach this audience: am
simply grateful Tor the courage You
displayed and the trouble you took to
come here TO Welcome me. am
sure that IL means that the Republi-
cans OF West Virginia are alive 70
the Importance of the election ON
November third and that they will
make West Virginia rs Republican
as she always has been. She has ms
great an interest in being Republican
as the State OF Pennsylvania, and she
Is as Republican as that State. The
policies OF the Republican party have
haIIt up her industries and she Is too
Intelligent ind too long sighted TO
make change from a party tIlrt has
l1tsilt M he's. business 10 ono whose
pat :orm would throw 1t down. Now,
I IisvCn't the strength OF the voice to
say TnoPe exccIJ: to thank yOu from
the bottom Of MY heart for your.
kindly reception. Goodbye
Mr. Taft's toice WAS extremely
hoarse and he spoke with dlfficultyI
showing plainly the severe strain
which he had undergone during the
preceding dhysaos continual speech
mailing IY:tERs for this reason that
he did not speak longer, although
he said ha would have liked TO talk
at length.
That Taft Smile.
More Tremendous applause arose
when Mr.. Taft concluded, aud he
stood few moments bowling, wav-
ing his hand and smiling that big re-
assuring. hcn!gnapt Tai: smile that
always thrills tho hearts of the pco-
pie and inspires them with kindly
esteem ard reverence for him. There
l., much in. that Taft smile. 1t is
nothing on the order OF a perfume
tory grin y seems to beam snd
snGrkle with friendly interest and
a glow VE assn rance. Confidence in
wisdom OF tbs man periueatss ones
is a smile that makes friends. stirs
the feelings. aways muItitudes. /;
is q smile that more than anything
Csc reveals the splendid character
and tn eimpressiVe personality OF the
big s0uIed, hrainy. patrihste man.
Taken t. Other Sides.
Clanor arose on the other sides OF
the, Gtaud rs thcse ~ho could nor
catch good view OF Mr. Taft we're
anxious to see him and the TAFT
smile. SO room was cleared on the
platform and the big man was es-
Gorfed 10 the eastern side of the plat
form where smother big storm of ap-
piause. greeted him. Then Mr.. Taft
was taken to the other end of the
platform in order that lie might see
the people there aud that they might
see him. Heae, too, another outburst
o: enthusiasm was displayed, the 9TH
ers OF the mighty throng joining In
tho gladstone acclaim.
Policemen Keep FasSaGeway.
Mr.. Taft was then escorted by the
reception COMMITTEES 10 his train.
force OF policemen and deputy sheriffs
kept passsEeway clear from Tao
platform to tho train Us means OF
ropes and as Mr.. Taft passed through
Sowing to right and LETT. the cheer
ing continued. lie stood on the rear
platform of the train as IL pulled out
stu bowling acknowledgements OF the
big ovation which seemed to please
him Immensely, aud to indicate, as
he had said: the. great interest in his
candidacy that the people of West
Virginia have.
Chats with Committee.
The reception committee which es-
corted Mr.. Taft to the stand and
back to his train was composed of
Major Alexander c. Moore, Colonel
T. b. Seely. f. r. Weir. Raymond
Maxwell and Colonel Henry Hay
mond The committee went to Graf
ton In the morning and caught the
Taft special there. and accompanied
Mr.. Taft to Clarksburg. Mr.. Taft
greeted the committee cordially and
expressed his gratitude for the pains
they had taken for his comfort and
convenience at the big meeting. He
chattcd in friendly manner with
members of the committee on the
train on the way to Clarksburg.
Mr.. TAFT was also accompanied to
Clarksburg by United States Senator
Nathan Bay Scott. and Congressman
w. p. Hubbard. of Wheeling; George
Wise, of wheeling: s. c. Denham. of
Clarksburg. and A. Howard Fleming;
OF iFaIrnont.
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