The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-25

Mr.. Hnbbaa IS honorable ana urrlsni
and has proven his ability 81 more
than one occesi1n 4Ir Hazletf. bow
ever. Is an eminent eIdzeh 1f wheel
ing but whit has he ever dome 70
merit our votes Tor the plllce which
lie We WIN liialse al
TO send a new man 10 con Al
man must have been thfe some time
in order to aednafnt himself with s,ir-
rolindings and properly at himself 81
as to be able TO serve the best inter-
ests OF his constituents. n
Al this iuncture the chair calIeii.
upon Harry Bell, who made 1 few
remarks IN the interest Of Mr.. Hub
bard and his inspiring remarks
brought forth loud applause ne.
said: II am Thoroughly Interested in
this campaign and / hope for an nm
lprecedented majority for Mr.. Hub.
bard in the coming congressional
primaries"
Attorney Lee F. Dobbs then took
the floor and with a few we'll chosen
remarks told why he favored Mr.. Hub
bard. 1T gives me pleasure, /" said
Mr.. Dobbs. TO make a few remarks
| in favor Of Mr.. Hubbards renomina-
ton. / have watehed him in his pro-
fessional career as lawyer and as a
representative in congress. He is a
Leader Among Men,
and i do not say this ill-adyisably.
For instance, during the last Repnbli-
can state convention held at Wheeling
park you Will remember his big vic
tory when he succeeded in influence
ling a sufficient number OF delegates
| to nominate Hon. VIM. NJ. o. Dawson
for governor over Charles F. Teter,
who was supported by no few of the
most able men in the State. His ex-
temporaneous address on that occa-
sion Of more than three hours dura-
ton and the influence he welded
with his remarks is neopgh evidence
to convence me of his abilities as a
leader. Very few people realize the
important legislation which will take
place in the halls of congress at the
next session, and in view Of this fact
1t behooves West Virginia to send
brilliant men there. and men who will
with his remarks is enough evidence
represent our best interests. Com
pare the two candidates and then
ask yourself II it would be advisable
to turn down Mr.. Hubbard for a man
with as little experience as his oppo-
nent. / say NO"
Following Mr.. Dobbs, Captain B..
B. Governor, ex-congressman from this.
district, delivered brief animated
address in which he set forth many
reasons why Mr.. Hubbard should be
returned, and emphasized what he
said with no theories, but with sub
stantial facts. He said: 4 am de-
lighted to meet you and to speak on
question Of so great Importance.
we are all lucky and fortunate to be
residents Of West Virginia which I
say without fear of contradiction, is
the richest State in the union when
size is considered We are also proud
that we have representative in con-
gress such as the Hon. w. P. Hubbard
and want'to see him returned to his
present seat. Insofar as the two can
didates are concerned, have nothing
to say against Mr.. Hazlett, but could
not see where any value would accrue
through making change at the
present time. I
Favor Mr.. Hubbard,
not only for his ability. but for the
interests Of our commonwealth in
general and the First district in par
ticular, and am of the belief that he
can better represent the interests Of
the people he serves than his opponent
because he is man OF more expert
ence and now having become partially
familiar with the duties Of a congress-
man, will be better qualified for the
position with each days service.
"At the coming session Of congress
there will without a doubt be re.
vision Of the tariff laws and It has
already been said this evening. 81
there is to be a revision Of the tariff.
let 1t be done by the friends Of pro-
lection rather than its antagonists.
While / was member Of congress
for twelve years learned full well