The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-03
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Weakened by the strain OF speak
ing six consecutive nights In diner
ent cities of the state. United States
Senator Nathan Con suffered par.
!, tia1 breakdown when IN the midst OF
his speech before the largest croWo
that ever attended a political rally
in Harrison county in the Robinson
Grand theater Monday night. and the
meeting was forced to adjourn.
Thousands, who packed every nook
and corner of the theater. cheereo
the most beloved man in West Vir-
glnia to the echo as he gamely stuck
to his post, refining blow after blow
upon the fallacies of Democracy, al
ter having partly fallen once. Anx-
ious as 1t was to hear what the 1uoge
said ..is the last message shall give
to you," the crowd was fearful for
the Judges health and shouted Tor
him to sit down. The speaker reas-
sured his audience with smile ana
said "I'm slightly disfigured but still
in the ring" This bit Of humor was
responded to by wild cheering that
bordered on pandemonium, as the
crowd realized that this was the
same plucky Goff, who had spoken to
them from the hustings decades ago
and who was now, although past
mans allotted three score and ten
years. still preaching the same prin-
ciples that Abraham Lincoln bade
him 90 forth and preach to the peo-
ple Of West Virginia fifty years ago
the principle of protection for
American industries.
The crowd was the most magnifl-
cent gathering that ever assembled
In hear q political speaker in Har-
rison county and every Republican
present. after hearing the wild out
bursts Of applause that followed the
iudge's severe arraignment OF the
Democratic party, was sure that
when the ballots are counted tonight
victory will again rest with the party
of Lincoln.
The monster gathering was also a
fine tribute to Senator Goff; another
Testimonial of how he is loved by the
people of West Virginia, a tremend-
ous assemblage OF whom eagerly took
the opportunity Of hearing the patri-
otic message Of their beloved fellow
townsman.
Long before time for the meeting
tn start the spacious theater was
packed to the doors and the crowd
was beginning to take Its place
against the walls. a special train
brought 1900 voters and number
Of women from Weston. They were
accompanied by band and paraded
the principal streets of the city, maxi
ing an excellent showing with red
FIRE and floats for white for Con-
gress" galore. When they arrived
at the theater they were unable to
get within several feet Of the front
! door as steady stream Of humanity
was already returning, unable to gain
entrance. The Lewis delegation was
sent to the stage door. Every piece
OF scenery was taken down and they
crowded upon the stage and yet
hundreds of their party could not get
inside.
The meeting was called to order
by Roy E. Parrish, Republican can
didate for the State Senate. who
named w. H. Taylor as chairman.
The chairman In few words I'M
troduced the speaker as "the great
est gift OF God Almighty to the peo.
ple Of West Virginia" The crowd
literally went wild as the little giant
OF Republicanism rose to deliver his
message to his fellow townsmen.
At the outset it was seen that the
speaker was laboring under great
tain as his voice was weak and his
- unsteady. His hands quivered
ne raised them in the air in ges-
ticulating.
The speaker referred to the great
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