Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-09
CONVENTION
Interesting Gleanings From Do
ings At Parkersburg.
THE BIG MAN FROM OHIO
Prayer, Praise, Appointments, En-.
dorsements, Etc.--crestest Repub-
Iican Meeting For the state.

oorsementS, Etc.-Greatest hepup-
Iican Meeting For the state.
The republican convention at Park
ersburg has finished the work for
which 1t was called and has adjourn
ed.
1t was a great convention. Great in
numbers, at least, but with all the
cumbersomeness of numbers, Senator
Scott who presided, brought the BUSH
ness of the convention to success
full issue, and did it on time.
The opening prayer of the conven-
ton, offered by Rev. Reece, of Hunt
ington, pastor of the U. b. church,
and himself a delegate. is reported as
zone of the best republican prayers
ever heard
In assuming charge of the conven-
ton, Senator Scott received an ova-
ton such as even the distinguished
statesman and citizen he Is, might
indeed acknowledge with pride. His
speech was enthusiastically received.
AS he referred to the men who aspir-
ed to the presidency, Knox. Fair
banks and others, each mention was
received with cheers. When, howev-
er, it came the turn of 'the big man
man from Ohio, close to the people
of West virgiria," there was such an
outburst of applause that he must
needs appeal to the great audience
to let up that he might proceed.
There were but few contested seats
and they were quietly settled in com
mittee.
In the naming of the committees,
, that of Mr.. Charles P. Light, of this
city, has rlace on the committee on
resolutions. On credentials the 18th
district is represented by Mr.. e. ".
Parker. On the rules and order COM
mittee, Capt Getzendanner represents
the 18th.
One of the striking features of the
convention was the ovation given
Hon. w. H. Hearne, who was recog-
nized by the chair to put in nomina-
ton the 4'big four" His presence on
the platform called forth the widest
cheers, and an ovation was accorded
him such as Is rarely given man in
prviata life II wac a curnrica RI Mr.
Hearne. II fairly lifted him off his
feet. Coming as it did spontaneously
from men representing all parts of
the state, Re confessed he understood it
not. He may possibly understand 1t bet
ter when the convention to nominate
candidate for governor meets. There
may be another surprise for him in
store. The impression he made Will
not soon be forgotten
The ticket named seems to have
been with the greatest unanimity OF
sentiment. Even the demand of the
colored representatives was both
recognized and allowed as just, and
two of them are named as alternates
of the ''big four to the Chicago con-
vention. The names of the several
nominees appeared in Thursdays
World.
With the unanimity OF sentiment
prevailing in the convention 1t was
not to be otherwise expected than that
the administration of President Roose-
velt and that of the governor of the
state would be heartily endorsed. In
the resolutions offered, of course, they
mighty achievements of the party,
both in state and national affairs was
rehearsed and with no small degree of
pride and glorification. The resolu-
tons are too lengthy for rehearsal
here, but the reader may rest assured
| that they are lacking in nothing that
could be said in laying solid and sure
the platform from which the republ-
can oratory may make its plea fot
the good will and votes of the soyer-
eign people of the state
Soon the contest of the parties will
be ON and the great guns will open
fire.