The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-29
UTHERLAND-WH WHITE
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planned to the men Of the mill
town, were those that were Of
vital interest to them. He at
taekeo h present administration
aesnee.
The Underwood tariff bill. he
said, was the direct cause Of the
staonation Of business, and the
demorsftxcd state OF affairs that
now faces both the lsborer and
the manufacturer. President
wilson, he described, as the bio
sest boss that bossism had ever
known.
Congressman Sutherland compared
the present administration with that
under Cleveland. and showed thai the
conditions were almost identical. The
Democratic statesmen may mean well.
he said. but they are direly mistaken.
me history OF that party is n of
wreckage and ruin only.
Senator White Greeted.
The unexpected presence OF Senator
White was a happy occurrence as the
staunch Republicans Of that section
We're eager to hear the u man
VINO viii represent them in the next
congress. To say that he made a
good impression would be putting IL
mildly les Although his address
was made brief. he covered he issue
OF the present campaign in an effec-
uVe manner. Senator White smoke
OF the Republican party as one pos
Sessing charity. a virtue lacking In
Democracy.
The reception accorded ex-senator
scott was n 20 be expected when
the Grand Old Man of West yir-
ginia Republicanism" makes his ap-
pearance in public anywhere in this
district He was given a rousing re-
ception. n responded with a short
talk that was full OF spice and to the
liking OF h audience. He called at
tentlon TO the fact that two years ago
he had warned the voters of Vest
virginia of h calamity which they
were facing at that time, but had the
utmost confidence in their prompti-
tude in rectifying the wrong next
To add local color TO the meeting
Attorney Martin Brown. of Mounds.
vile. candidate for house of repre-
sentatives on the Republican ticket
m Marshall county. was called on and
delivered an address in keeping with
MS usual aggressive style. MIR. Brown
Is a favorite with the citizens of
Union district where he is well known.
Chairman Peddieord Speaks.
Professor HI. Peddicord. superin.
tendent OF schools in Union district,
acted as chairman and paid a fitting
tribute TO each of the speakers as
they yer presented. He called espe-
ciai attention to the record of CON.
gresham Sutherland, since he had
been a member of congress-, and also
spoke in the highest terms of Sena-
tor White. Ex-senator Scott was
known for his sterling worth and I'M
Improbable record, hi stated. and
anything which he might say would
be a confirmation Of the regard in
which the aged statesman was held
by the citizens of Marshall count
The Eagles band. of Moundsville,
kept the spirit of the meeting 4 the
right pitch with a number of invig-
Grating selections. A special car car
rying a number of Ohio county Re-
publicans was run over the Wheel.
ing Traction Company line, leaving
Sixteenth street, this city. at Z o'clock.
The Hon. John Sherman Darst. an
orator OF recognized ability, was to
have been one OF the speakers. but
was unable to appear on count OF
pressing business. Mr.. John r.
Chase. candidate for clerk OF the Cir
cult court in Marshall county. and
Mr.. Victor T.. Myers. candidate for
county superintendent of schools.
we're both present but owing 10 the
lateness OF the hour. they did not
speak.
Opening Of Meeting.
District Committeeman Ted" Ian
ueTS Cdlieu lne meeting 10 OTueI anu
named Prof. II. l. Peddicord as chair
man. Prof. Peddicord made a pretty
talk. in which he expressed the honor
which the people OF Union district and
Marshall county had in being enter
tanned by such notable statesmen as
were present. Benwood. he said. de-
sired to express its appreciation. lie
mentioned Abraham Lincoln as the
father of Republicanism and the Re
publican party rs the greatest organi-
zation OF its kind in existence. With
the statement that the country "a
facing the greatest crisis in its his
tory. he introduced the Hon. George
r. White. candidate for Congress in
the First district.
Senator White Speaks.
In beginning. Senator White CN-
pressed his pleasure upon appearing
before the voters OF BenwOOd. but ad-
ded hat there was a time when IL
would have afforded him greater
pleasure. II refer to when the mills
we're running in full" he said. Re
fering TO the awful business depres-
sion throughout the country. he de-
clared IL Is his intention. IL elected TO
Congress. 10 do all in his power TO
better conditions. Il have been all
over the First district" he said. and