The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-31

Republican principles are right" he
Referring to the Republican candI-
oates. Mr. Mckee urged the voters TO
support the entire ticket. lie spoke OF
the excellent character OF the various
candidates n said hat all are emil
nenuy nt,ed to I'll the Offices to which
ceL campbsaI Speaks.
Col Alex. r. Campbell was the next
speaker: He delivered a rousing ai-
uress. have always been a Repub-
iican, and l expect always to be one
ne deciared In beginning. He then
the country. and especially OF West
virginia, during the past nifty years.
under the era OF Republican protec-
lion and prosperity. He charged the
democratic party with a disposition to
He said it is impossible to carry into
eject the theory OF the Democratic
party without inturing industries and
destroying prosperity. He said that
unless there is a change, conditions
VIII soon be as bad as during Cleye-
iands administration.
COL Campbell was followed by At
torney Harry King. Of wheeling. a
member OF the Republican dying
Are you satisfied with
ldieness and no money-with the stag
nation OF ~business?" Mr.. King asked.
III you are" he continued, vote the
lican ticket"
Declaring hat the Republican party
IN power always has meant high wages
and good working conditions, with
plenty opportunities for work, he
States and in foreign Countries. .sThis
cheap foreign labor Is what the Demo-
Gratis would have our laboring men
compete WITH" he said.
Attorney King Next Speaker.
attorney King paid a high tribute
10 h candidates on the Republican
ticket. This ticket Is headed by Hon.
George f. White. our candidate for
Congress. who is not bought. bound or
tied with the Consolidated Coal Com
said.
Attorney Fred II. Brinkman. of
wheeling, another member of the Fly
ing squadron" was the next speak
er introduced by Chairman Baird. He
the Importance OF the cam
palgn and urged his hearers MOI 10
get the issues confused with personal
likes or dislikes. He spoke OF the
need OF a protective tarin for the in
dustries OF this district.
Attorney Brinkman reviewed the ex-
cellent record made by the last legis-
iature and Of the credit due the Repub-
lcan party for h enactment of the
workman's compensation act and the
law providing the Public Service Com
mission. He appealed to the voters of
Iriadelphia district to held in the cleo
ton OF Republican legislators in order
mat the program of progressive legis-
lation may be carried out as outlined.
Clerk Kingdom Speaks.
John L. Kingdom. clerk OF the Cir
cult Court. candidate for reelection,
and John W. Farmer, candidate for
county superintendent of schools.
spoke briefly. Mr.. Kingdom thanked
his constituents for their past sup
port and promised an efficient admin.
lstration II he is again elected. Mr..
Farmer said he believed the Repub-
ncans viii carry the county at next
Tuesdays election. but urged all mem.
bers of the party TO 90 TO the polls.
The n address was made by Ed
ward Diehl. assistant state bank ex-
aminer, formerly of Wheeling, now
located in Charleston. In the dis
charge OF his official duties. Mr..
Diehl travels over the entire state.
and he spoke from observation OF
actual conditions at the present time
as compared to those under the re-
cent Republican administrations. He
o "A' wv gfdAc d6O II was
not an uncommon sight to see 100
freight cars loaded with coal in one
train, bound for the coast, now one
can see but Is OF 20 cars in a train.
1t Is a pitiable sight in many sec
ions OF the state" he said. Chill
dren are half starved, and men 90
begging for work" He referred par
ucularly to the mining sections.
where, he said. most OF the mines
are closed down, and others are
working only half time.
MI. Diehl praised the present Re
publican state administration. and
said hat the voters should certainly
elect a Republican legislature to sup
port Governor Hatfield in his pro
gram OF legislation. He said Cover
nor Hatfield Is one OF the best chief
executives the state has ever had.
Among the candidates IN attendance
a. last nights meeting We're Capt. Nm.
A. otto. Dr. J. J. Alieii and harry A.
weiss. for members OF the House OF
Delegates; John =. Kingdom. for CLERK
Of the Circuit court. John ". Farmer.
Tor county, superintendent Of schools.
snd Shares O. EPbim. for county o
lhe .Iiying squadron again Invaded
Trtadelphta district last night. Prece-
oing the Elm Grove Meeting. a visit was
maze 10 Trladciphia.