The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1912-05-24
ROYAL RECEPTION IS
GIVEN HELM IN A0AlR
Meets Col. lack Chinn In Joint De-
bate and Makes Many New
Friends Among Democrats

Congressman Harvey Helm was
given a royal reception by the demo-
Gratis Of Adair county when he spoke
there on Monday in the interest of
his campaign for denomination. Col.
Jack Chinn, of Mercer, one of the
candidates opposing Mr.. Helm was
also on hand ard the two candidates
divided time. 1t was easy to tell
who had the crowd, according to
advices from there, and friends of
Mr.. Helm say that he is certain 60
sweep Adair in the primary on Aug.
third.
Mr.. Helm spoke first and was in
PRODUCED by County Attorney Cor
don Montgomery, who is one of tine
few democrats elected to office in
Adair, and one of the strongest men
in the county. Mr.. Helm gave his
hearers some inside facts as to con-
pressional work, and what the demo-
cratic house has done. His expo
sition of its splendid record made
his auditors feel that those who
did so much to make demo-
cratic success almost certain this
fall, ought to be returned to be on
hand when the party comes to full
power when they will be in real no
sition to do something for the peo-
pie.
The Adair County News has this
to say of Mr.. Helms speech and the
response thereto by Col. Chinn: q.
Zion. Harvey Helm the present
representative in Congress and can
didate for denomination and Col.
Jack Chinn, of Mercer county, who
is seeking the nomination, spoke to
a large audience at the court house
last Monday afternoon. Both GENTLE
men are subject to the Democratic
primary which will be held August
3rd next.
MIR. Helm was the first speak,
or and fJr one hour he gave a de-
tailed account of his stewardship
since he had been a member of Con-
eress. He is a strong, forceful
speaker and he was given the clos
est attention by the many who heard
INN, 1t was a treat to many voters
OF Adair county to hear Democratic
doctrine from a live Congressman.
as Adalr has not been i'm Demo-
cratic company for many years. and
II vas also gratifying to hear Mr..
Helm tell Of the great savings TO the
people brought about BY the present
Democratic Congress. He paid
nigh tribute to Hon. Champ Clark,
and predicted that he would be nom
mated at Baltimore and elected
President of the United States. The
speech was good all through and
we believe Mr.. Helm made fine
He was introduced by
Mr.. Gordon Mont gomery in a few
very appropriate words.
Col Chinn followed after having
been introduced bv Mr.. C. s. Harris
VINO gave testimony to Mr.. Chinn'-
fidelity to the Democratic party and
ms qualifications to fill the position
OF Congressman. In the outset the
speaker stated that he was not
lawyer, Just plain farmer deeply
interested in agricultural pursuits
and merely wanted to talk on home
politics. His address elected ap-
piause and showed plainly that he
has entertaining qualities. From
start to finish the courthouse was
well filled and the speaker received
close attention. Col. Chinn REFERRED
70 his efforts in organizing hte far
mcrs against The American Tobacco
Company and showed his interest in
the welfare of the farmers. stating
that he wanted 10 90 to Congress
ana that ne would be as faithful
there as he has been to his party
in fighting its battles for forty
wears"