The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-10-14
Brooke County Is Safe
For Hearne Says Hatfield

party was about TO return to Wells
burg for the evening meeting, when
the automobile was surrounded by en-
thusiastic citizens OF the little mill
town. II was urged that meeting be
held, and. although no arrangements
had been made. street corner rally
was held, al which the state executive
spoke for an hour. He criticised the
tariff bill OF the minority president
and spoke in favor of protection. en-
phasizing what IL means TO the indus
tries of this country. He reviewed
briefly the industrial situation
throughout the state. making special
reference 10 the recent strikes in the
coal fields Of the southern counties.
crowd OF about 400 persons soon
gathered. He was introduced by
Chairman Wells. OF the Brooke coun-
" committee. Preceding the govern
ors address. Attorney Frank =.
O'Brien. OF this city. spoke briefly in
support OF Senator Hearne's candi-
dacy.
At Welsbure.
During the late afternoon the party
returned to Welisburg Governor
Hatfield was entertained az dinner at
the home OF Col Thomas Sherrard.
Following dinner. an informal recep-
ton was rendered him at the Hudson
house by Republicans OF Brooke
county. and possibly 500 persons call
ed meet the distinguished guest
The principal meeting OF the day
was held in the Barih opera house.
beginning AZ O'Clock. Long before
that hour every seat in the spacious
auditorium was filed. and when the
governor was introduced every inch
of standing room was occupied. The
crowd overlooked into the streets.
and scores we're unable 10 get near
the doors Undoubtedly. Il was the
largest attended and most enthusias-
tic political meeting ever held In
Brooke county. this fact being con.
coded by many Democrats VITO were
present
The rally was presided over by the
Hon. Robert McClpary. prosecuting
attorney OF Brooke county. who intro.
duccd the speakers Short addresses
were made by Attorney OBrien and
Prosecuting Attorney X. VI. Addleman
Of this city.
Applaud Governor.
When Governor Hatfield was intro.
duced he was given an ovation which
lasted fully five minutes such "a
demonstration was never before wit.
messed In the Brooke county seat BE.
fore the governor had arisen To- his
feet the audience. which Included
many women. paid him tribute bv .
rising Every person Boz the hall .
scramblcd fo his feet and checrad /
When Governor Hatfield started To- /
speak. an enthusiastic admirer near
.H {.
cheers for Hatfield The response ,
was unanimous. rho cheering confirm. .
ng for several minutes
During hI. address. tho Governor
referred to the platform adopted 10 +
Inc Republican convention bod Hmm
'incon and what has since teeu a,
rompIi-h"i toward fulfilling n.
prom 's"s made BOO It ffo spoke 1f
'ho workmous compensation f4N
public service utilities commit .or
direct primary law and other bro
-rcf -itn legislation advocated fr tho
platform llc told of tho part taken
n their enactment hy Hon Julian
To- Hraruc. then state senator and
every mention Of his Maine wa. ue
frfl Tor spouflneous applause N
Hon Julian g. Uo1ruo voted for "a
orkmnU compensation Law. b.
.'id in part. IAN act which pu,.
money in fI' pockets OF tho vidova
'nd orphans wher the husband and
'r'.d Nirr'r. have r.rn taken ava,
r hufi I'"for" Che passage OF ffie
pei. me lawyer and tho corporation
rot al OBJ" money and 90, rurrrinr
'n"H were helpless Thaf was hu
nan" act and Julian q. Hearne voted
Tor f
Iie voted Tor tho public utilities N
'II. bN means of which We can rcru II
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