"ypPTF" n THE F3TTSBUBQ- DISPATCH, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 1891 JOHN DALZELL IS M CHOICE Of Pittsburg's Prominenti Business and Pro fessional Men FOR THE U. S. SENATE. How His Candidacy Is Yiewed by Our Solid Citizens. HIS GOOD RECORD IS PRAISED- And His Eminent Fitness for the Position Heartily Indorse! Those Who Know Him Best Praise Him Most A New Era in Pennsylvania Politics Sure to Follow His Eleva tionHow His Courage Has Been Tested Why Pennsylvania's Varied Interests Would Be Safe in His Hands His Ability, Honesty, Fear lessness and Patriotism Dwelt On A Flattering Testimonial to His Worth From Those Who Have! Watched His Brilliant Career. . In tne approaching contest for "United States Senator, Pennsylvania 'will offer as .one of the candidates for the exalted place, Pittsburg's favorite son, Hon. John DalzelL Mr. Dalzell's candidacy has been in dorsed by the people. His worthy ambi tions and aspirations have been applauded by bis fellows, and the rank and file of the Republican voters of the State are clamor ing for his promotion. Bankers and busi ness men, whose interests are the interests of the Commonwealth, testify in no un certain way their confidence in, and marked regard for, Mr. DalzelL The manufacturers, whose affairs extend over the entire nation, tell in eloquent .and emphatic language their appreciation of Mr. Dalzell's efforts in behalf of wise legislation, and professional HOX. JOffiT DAMELU men, who have been in closest touch with the distinguished Congressman since, as a mere boy, he assumed the responsibilities of a lawyer at the Allegheny county bar, recite their personal knowledge of his sterling worth as a man, as a lawyer, as a Representative in Congress and as a states man. Exalted by Hl Own Efforts. Pennsylvania has many distinguished sons, but none of them has constructed by his own hands a wider or brighter reputa tion than that enjoyed by Mr. DalzelL By his own untiring efforts he has forged his way to a position in the law that has marked him as one of the foremost attorneys in the nation. By his unswerving integrity, and by his unfaltering devotion to his people and their interests, he is recognized as a useful, faithful citizen whom his constitu ents delight to honor, satisfied in the belief that in honoring him ihey honor themselves and the nation. By his courage, his rare legal learning and his almost unbounded ability, he is admitted even by his op ponents as one of the foremost states men of his day, and he stands to-day accepted without a peer in either branch of our national Con gress. He has proven himself familiar with the demands and the needs of the na tion, he has stood tor his party and his country when either was assailed, and he has never hesitated nor faltered when the right required an advocate. Mr. Dalzell's voice has been ever raised for the principles of the Republican party, and he has never had sympathv with or countenance for ma chine methods. Dignmed and honorable, John Dalzell in his public and private life has alw ays stood a magnificent ficure above and beyond political trickery, and the con spicuous place he to-day holds In the affairs of the nation has been won, not by political intrigue, but by his own merits and through his own worth to his country and to him seir. Always Faithful to His Trust. Mr. Dalzell's public career, like his efforts in private life, is familiar to every student of this country's history. Those who know him best are readiest to do him honor, but many who probably have never seen him are familiar with his clear, careful yet won derfully brilliant work in Congress, and they have joined with his intimates in a ceneral demand for his promotion to the United States Senate. His office has been to him a trust which he has guarded jealously and to useful purpose, and he has made the concerns and aflairs of his people and his party his own concerns and affairs. He, has been twice elected to Congress, and he has made the duties of Congress his duties. When his constituents needed him they went to Congress to find him, and when his efforts and his force were required he was always in Congress demanding equal and exact justice for his people and from the people of his opponents. An Orator as Well as a Statesman. As an advocate, Mr. Dalzell is admitted to have no equal in Congress and as an orator he is the peer of his associates in either party. He is always ready in debate and his ringing eloquence and his pic turesque arrangement of the English words have never failed to delight his hearers or to' instruct or convince his audience. He has honored his State on State occasions. His glowing brilliancy at the famous New Eng land dinner, where he met and delighted the great men of the country, and at the re cent Pittsburg Press Club banquet, marked him firmly and positively as an orator second to none in the land. Mr. Dalzell's work, in Congress forms an interesting page in 'the nation's history. His achievements in the courts of the country are cited as legal precedents in county, State and national courts, and the esteem in -which he is held by those who snow him best is evidenced by the Auk and hearty expressions of esteem, regard and admiration of his neighbors, his asso ciates in business and among his profes sional brethren. Bead what the substantial people of Pittsburg say of John DalzelL WHY THEY WANT DALZELL. Pittsburg's Best Business Men Indorse His Candidacy for United States Senator He Will Guard the Interests of His Con stituentsHe Js Honest, Capable, fear less Why the headers In the Community Are Irond or Him. John W. Chalfant, of the iron firm of Spang, Chalfant & Co., tells his admiration for Hon. John Dalzell in the following forcible and eloquent way: lain for John Dalzell for our next United States Senator. "First For the reason that he is from the county of Allegheny; understands the wants of our people; has been tried and never found wanting; is able to represent the best interests of the whole State. "Second Is honest and canable: his elee- tion would reflect honor and credit on the whole State of Pennsylvania." A Bemarkable Young Man. George A Berry, President of the Citi zens' National Bank and the Pittsburg Bank for Savings, said: "I am gratified to be able to say something in support of Hon. John DalzelL I look upon Mr. Dalzell as a remarkable yonng man; his unending efforts for his constituents and his recognized ability have always excited my admiration and respect. We certainly cannot have too many men of his kind. He is able and fear less and above all he is true to himself and his country. Surely he has honored us in Uongress and liar my part I would be glad to honor him by sending him to the United States Senate." All Interests Safe In His Keeping. Joseph T. Colvin, President of the Na tional Bank of Commerce, believes that the best interests of the whole country, and es- ecially the Republican party, can be served y sending to the United States Senate, the ablest and the best man in the party. . "Existing political conditions willj I be lieve, guide the Republican party aright in the approaching Senatorial contest. With a Democratic majority in one branch of the National Legislature and with the other branch decidedly close, our party can ill afford to make any sacrifices to satisfy any one man or any one class of men. The party must satisfy the whole people and it must place the interests of the people in the hands of men who enjoy universal respect and admiration. Such a man is Hon. John DalzelL All interests are safe in his keep ing. He is a positive man. In Congress he has no equals. In the United States Senate he has no superiors. He is as big and bright as any man in the United States!" He Is Famllar With Oar Industries. Reuben Miller, of the firm of Miller, Met calf& Parkin, steel manufacturers, earn estly advocates the election of Hon. John Dalzell to the United States Senate. Mr. Miller is a positive gentleman and he gives his reasons for favoring Mr. Dalzell's elec tion in emphatic words. "Pennsylvania is one of the greatest states in tne union, Jur. Miller began, "but unfortunately we are, not properly represented in the United States Senate. I have always been an ardent admirer of Mr. Dalzell. I have carefully watched his career in Congress and I say frankly he is, in my opinion, the peer of any man now in either branch of our national Congress. "Mr. Dalzell, besides his recognized abil ity, is familiar with the industries and the interests of our State,and the industries and interests ol tne State require tne representa tion that Mr. Dalzell can give. I am for Mr. Dalzell because, first, he is from Alle gheny county, and, second, because he is as big as the place he is seeking." Will Do Honor to Pennsylvania, Calvin Wells, President and Treasurer of the Pittsburg Forge and Iron Company, and owner of the Philadelphia JVrt, one of the leading Republican papers of the State, is an ardent admirer of Hon. John DalzelL Personally and through his paper, the elevation of Mr. Dalzell to the United States Senate is earnestly advocated. "I have known and admired John Dalzell for 25 years," Mr. Wells said while dis cussing the all-prevailing Senatorial cam paign. "I have always admired him on account of his sterling qualities and his high character as a citizen and a statesman. Twenty-five years ago," Mr. Wells went on, "I told John Dalzell he was the biggest little man I had ever known. I am heartily favorable to the election of Mr. Dalzell to the United States Senate. His rare train ing especially fits him for that place and his forensic ability is badly needed in the Senate. Mr. Dalzell is familiar with the varied interests of the great State of Penn sylvania, and he would in the Senate rep resent Pennsylvania as our State should be represented." Able to Defend the Bight. Johns McCleave, Esq., one of the lead ing attorneys of the Pittsburg bar, believes inex-uisourg lawyers, irrespective 01 party, are for Hon. John Dalzell for a seat in the United States Senate. "I am for Mr. Dal zell just because I believe everybody should be for him. He is a man of sufficient ability and prominence to do credit to our great State. We hear people speak of county pride in DalzelL It is a national pride that should elevate to the Senate snch men as John DalzelL He is the best man we have in public life from Pennsyl vania" T. C Jenkins, the wholesale grocer, said he took little interest in politics. "How ever," he said, "I have always admired John DalzelL His familiarity with na tional aflairs and his rare ability to defend the right against the wrong especially fits him for the United States Senate. By all means John Dalzell should be elected United States Senator from Pennsylvania." Tlie Man for the Occasion. "Hon. John Dalzell is peculiarly and eminently fitted for the United States Senate." A. E. W. Painter. Vice President of the People's National Bank, and head of the manufacturing firm of Jacob Painter & Sons, said: "Mr. Dalzell's experience in public affairs, his recognized ability as a lawyer, his clean record while in public life make him the man for the occasion. He is familiar with the affairs of the State and nation and all interests of the country, and the individual would be perfectly safe in his keeping. Mr. Dalzell should be elected to the United States Senate; first, because he has been tried and not found wanting, and, second, because he is able to do the country some service." a F. Wells, President of the Third Na tional Bank, said: "It would be a mere waste of time to recite Mr. Dalzell's vir tues. By his work he must be known. He is able, conscientious and courageous and he would make a much better representative in the United States Senate than either of those who now attempt to represent Penn sylvania. In public life Mr. Dalzell is without a peer and in private life he is a social, genial gentleman. Mark my word for it, he is the coming man. He is ajive to every interest of his people and the people will not be forgetful of his efforts. He should be sent to the United States Senate. " Dalzell a Fearless Republican. Robert McCoy, of the firm of McCoy & Rumberger. is not a politician, but as a substantial business man he feels a. State and county pride, and he firmly believes that Pennsylvania is misrepresented in the United States Senate. "I know and admire Mr. DalzelL I look upon him as a fearless advocate of the prin ciples of the Republican party, and in my judgment there is no question which should be chosen to represent the great State of Pennsylvania in the great Senate of the na tion. There is no comparison between Mr. Dalzell and either of our present Senators, and to the business people especially I be lieve this election of Dalzell to the Senate would be gratifying and satisfactory." In Bvery Way Qualified. Dr. C A. Blngsmaa has since his school days been a close friend and associate to Hon. John DalzelL Speaking of Mr. Dal zell's campaign for United States Senator, .Dr. Bingaman said: "John Dalzell is a true man. He stands' acquaintance and the better one knows him ' the "better you like him. He is in every wav qualified for the United States Senate and if he is chosen the people of the State can always look to him with pride and satis faction. In my judgment he does not have an equal in the State." Mr. A. Groetzlnger, President of- the German National Banc, and of the firm of A. Groetzlnger & Son, tanners, Allegheny City said: "I take great pleasure in giving my reasons for supporting Hon. John Dal zell for United States Senator, His faith ful and valuable services rendered in the past, his undoubted ability coupled with an intimate knowledge of the true interests of his constituency, would in my opinion en title him to the position of United States Senator." One of the Nation's Interesting Figures.- Thomas D. Keller, the general fire insur ance agent, is a close observer of public men. He watches with interest State and national legislation, and in his opinion Hon. John Dalzell is one of the strongest men in either branch of Congress. "It has been my privilege and pleasure to watch Mr. Dalzell through all his public life, and I look upon him as one of the nation's most interesting figures," Mr. Keller said. "At a great financial sacrifice he accepted a seat in Congress, and ever since accepting that seat he has been constant and industrious in filling it to business interests of his constituents. He was sent to Congress, and when he is wanted Congress is the place to find him. No legislation, good, bad or indifferent, with out his vote for or against it Even pleas ure cannot drag him away from his duty. He has been as faithful as a watch dog, and if our Senators were chosen by the popular votes, he would be elected to the United States Senate by an overwhelming majority. So much can be said in behalf of Mr. Dal zell and so little can be said against him, that I am surprised that any contest is being made against him. In every respect he is a model man. He is an intellectual giant He cannot be kept in the background long, and I predict that the Republican party will see the wisdom of sending him to the United States Senate." Bow His Courage Has Been Tested. John Huston, of the firm of John Huston & Co., is confident Mr. Dalzall will be chosen to represent Pennsylvania in the United States Senate. "J. am a friend ot John Dalzell's just because he is a plucky, courageous little leliow, .air. Huston began. "His tilt with the President in the case of Commander Relter demonstrated to the world the kind of stuff JJalzell is made of. That was not a controversy over federal patronage; it was not a light for place or power. It was a battle and a lively one for the right Mr. Dalzell believed that Commander Reiter had been wronged and he demanded the wrong be .righted. He stood on what he firmly be lieved was the right and attacked the Presi dent on what he considered was the wrong. The courage and manhood developed by Mr. Dalzell in that controversy endeared him to everybody who admires an independ ent man. It brought to him the highest admiration and kindliest regard of the President and it must have convinced every body that Mr. Dalzell was manly and fear less and would not submit to the wrong, even at the hands of the President I ad mire Mr. Dalzell very much. He com mands my admiration. He certainly should be chosen to succeed Senator Quay in the the United States Senate." His Candidacy a Hopeful Sign. "What do I think of the proposed candi dacy of Mr. Dalzell for the United States Senate?" said Rev. J. S. Fisher, pastor of the Swissvale Presbyterian Church. "I think it is a most cheering and hope ful sign in the sphere of politics. We all profess to desire the service and participa-tion-in our national legislation of the ablest minds. The most intelligent and the most patriotic. We talk of the duty of men of culture and intellectual power devoting themselves to the service ot the State and nation. We count those States happy and wise which hayesent to Congress in both Houses, term after term, their strongest men. And now when the oppor tunity comes to elect to the Senate a man in whose reputation, character, ability and training every one of us can confide, it seems as if the courted oppor tunity is before us. His character is above suspicion his industry and faithfulness to the duties of his office are everywhere re cognized. His ability to represent in the Senate this great and important State has never been questioned. Aside from the political questions involved, I believe there are thousands of Democrats, who, if a Re publican is to be chosen, would regard with sincere and patriotic pride the choiceof such a man for such a place. In the best men of every party there is an intense desire to have Pennsylvania represented in the Senate by one whose talents and character reveal him to be more than a politician a patriot and statesman. ' ' Has the Confidence of the People. Charles Lockhart, Esq., Vice President of the Standard Oil Company, an extensive real estate owner and a prominent business man, said: "I esteem it a great pleasure to add my voice to the general demand for Hon. John Dalzell for the United States Senate. I have watched Mr. Dalzell closely and I say without hesitation he "is worthy the esteem and confidence of the people. In point of ability he has no superiors in the nation and he is fitted by training and experience to fill with more credit the posi tion within the gift of the people. I hope Pennsylvania will send him to the United States Senate." "Nothing too strong can be said in praise of Hon. John Dalzell, Lawrence Dilwortb, of Dilworth Bros., said. "Mr. Dalzell is a manly man; he is a remarkably clear and aoie man, auu ue u ceriaimy uue 01 tne coming big men of this country. He is strictly a man of the people, and' nothing will better satisfy the whole people than his advancement in public life. He is familiar with public affairs, has the best in terests of the country at heart, and he would in the United States Senate represent our great State with marked honor and dignity. He certainly shonld be elected United States Senator.". He Is a Magnificent Man. Charles Arbuthnot, of the extensive dry roods firm of Arbuthnot, Stephenson & Co., and a director of the National Bank of Commerce, says: "John Dalzell would better represent the State of Pennsylvania in the Senate of the United States than it has been represented for years. Mr. Dal zell is a magnificent man. He is an honor to our State, and he has the ability to fill any position within the gift of the people." John B. Jackson, President of the Fidel ity Title and Trust Company, said: "Hav ing known the Hon. John Dalzell since our school days, and being acquainted with his life ever since, I confidently believe him to be eminently qualified to represent this Commonwealth in the United States Senate. His indomitable energy, great ability and high character stamo him as a man Penn- sylvanians could be proud of.' Will Be Useful to His Country. Marcus A. Woodward, Esq., said: "I am in favor of Hon. John Dalzell for United States Senator, because he is in comparably superior in every quality be fitting him for the position to any man who" occupies or has occupied the position of United Slates Senator since the State was represented by the Hon. John Scott, the father of William Soott, Esq., law partner of Mr.' DalzelL lam in favor of him be cause I personally know that he entered politics with the best possible training and equipment for political life in its highest sense; and with the determined ambition that if encouraged therein, he wonld to the extent of his powers study politics, home and national, in its highest and broadtst and most statesmanlike sense, with a view not only of obtaining personal honors, but of being useful to his country, believing that one great drawback in our country was the want of fitted and devoted men to take an active part in politics and remain therein, with the single purpose, above all things, of serving-the Government" i'Htm foe John JJalzell not xinly for these' reasons, but because as a Pennsylvanian it is refreshing to me to see one such man, or even one at all fitted and creditable, come to the- front in the politics of onr State, it being a well-known fact that from the time Simon Cameron became the great political manipulator of this State, one great purpose of the political machine represented all parties, has been to discourage and kill off any attempt of high ability and honorable purpose to obtain public recognition in political hie in the State of Pennsylvania," Qualified Intellectually and Morally. Hr. George T. Pnrves, of the Third Pres byterian Church, said: '1 would rejoice, as a citizen of Allegheny county, in the election of Mr. Dalzell to the United States Senate. I admire his abilities and have confidence in his character. I know of no one in Western Pennsvlvania better quali fied, intellectually and morally, to repre sent the State, and it should be the deter mination of our people to secure a repre sentative in the Senate capable of conduct ing in a statesmanlike way the government of the nation. It is my opinion that Mr. Dalzell has shown himself 'worthy of such a trust" Major A. M. Brown, who was an earnest supporter of Delamater in his recent fight for Governor, said: "I have known Hon. John Dalzell during his entire professional life. It is not necessary to state that he is a lawyer of the most eminent ability and polished education. Mr. Dalzell is endowed with rare literary and scientific acquire ments. He has been strictly moral, up right and honorable throughout bis entire life. He is worthy the confidence of the people of this Commonwealth, and he is thoroughly equipped in every sense to fill with rare credit to himself and his State the higher office of United States Senator. I unite with the people generally in admir ing his success in the Lower House of Con gress. I would be highly gratified to see Mr. Dalzell elevated to the higher state of Senator." The Most Able Man Mentioned. J. B. Ford, Esq., Treasurer of the largest plate glass company in the world, with factories at Creighton and Tarentnm, Alle gheny county, and at Ford City, Armstrong county, says of the candidacy of the Hon. John Dalzell that he is in hearty accord with the movement in his behalf and adds: "I think him the most able man mentioned in connection with the Senatorship, and his prominence in the political, business and aocial sSirs'of Western Pennsylvania will be of great advantage to Pittsburg and the territory surrounding it Mr.f Dalzell has always taken great interest in promoting the welfare of his State in Congress, and I am strongly in favor of increasing his use fulness by enlarging his sphere of action. I will co-operate in any movement to secure his election." Colonel William A. Herron, the exten sive real estate dealer, said: "Of course I am for Hon. John Dalzell for United States Senator. Mr. Dalzell's record in Congress should be sufficient to secure for him the support of every voter in this State. The trnth is, Pennsylvania is not represented in the United States Senate. We have been practically wiped off the map so far as our representation is concerned. If we had any business with either of our representa tives in the Senate, we would not know whether to go to Washington or Texas to find them. I think we have submitted to this condition long enough, and I believe the State should send to the Senate men who will represent us, not in some other State, but in the legislation halls at our National CapitoL" Would Make an Admirable Senator. William Metcalf, of the steel firm of Miller, Metcalf & Parkin, is one of the many conspicuous business men who want to see Mr. Dalzell chosen to represent Pennsylvania in the United Slates Senate. "I am for Mr. Dalzell for United States Senator because he is big enough to repre sent our big State," Mr. Metcalt said. "The facts are," ne went on, "Pennsylvania has not been represented in the United States Senate for the past 20 years. What we most need in the Senate is a representative who can represent Mr. Dalzell would make an admirable Senator. He would carefully fuard the great interests of our great tate." When the president of the United States Glass Company, Mr. Daniel C Ripley, was requested to give his opinion of the Sen atorial situation, he said: "Of all the prominent and able men spoken of for the United States Senate, my preference is for our fellow-townsman, the Hon. John Dal zell, whose ability and integrity would make him a fit representative of our great State as well as an ornament to the United States Senate." He Is the Man for the Place. Charles B. McLean, President of the Ma sonic Bank, and a Republican who, as a rule, is interested only in the success of his party, is an ardent Dalzell man. Speaking of Mr. Dalzell's campaign, Mr. McLean said: . "I admire Mr. Dalzell very much, and! feel that too much cannot be said in his sup port. His rare ability, his almost un bounded store of information and his ring ing eloquence fit him for the highest place within the gift of the people of the United States. Mr. Dalzell is a credit to the Re publican party. He ista credit to our State and the nation, and I hope nothing will pre vent his party from senaing him to the United States' Senate. He .is the man for" the place. The Senate is the pla'c.e for him." John R. McGinly, of the Philadelphia Company, President of the East End Im- ?rovement Company and director of the ron City National Bank and a prominent business man, says that of all the men with whom he has come in contact John Dalzell is the one who, in his judgment, is fitted by training and natural qualifications to be a United States Senator. "Few men have combined in them the many rare qualities that are conspicuous in the makeup of John Dalzell," Mr. McGinly said. "The Re publican party can best serve its own inter ests and the interests of this great country by sending Mr. Dalzell to the United States Senate." The Peer of Any Man In Congress. J. J. Donnell, of the banking firm of Holmes & Sons and Vice President of the Fidelity Title and Trust Company, is an enthnsiastic Dalzell man. "There should be, and I believe there will be, no ques tions as to Mr. Dalzell's election 'to the United States Senate," Mr. Donnell said. "Dalzell is pre-eminently the -man for the place. He is the peer of any man in Con- fress, and he will represent the State of ennsylvania as she should be represented. The best people in both political parties are earnest in the support ot Mr. DalzelL The Democrats have no hope of electing to the Senate one of their own party, and with them the next best thing is to unite in naming a good Republican for the place. There are so many reasons why Mr. Dalzall should be sent to the Senate that it seems like wasting time to enumerate them. I will sum it all up by saying he is the man for the place." W. K. Gillespie, the wholesale grocer, says: "If I were in politics I would devote myself to aiding in the election of John Dalzell to the United States Senate. Mr. Dalzell is, beyond question, the right man for the place. His record is clean and his rare ability and thorough training are .needed in the Senate." Thinks a Change Would Be BenefialaL In reply to a question put to Mr. John G. Kelley, cashier of the Braddock National Bank, of Braddock, as to Mr. Dalzell's can didacy, he said: "I favor Hon. John Dalzell for the United States Senate, for the reason that I think, a change would be beneficial, not only to the Republican party, bnt to the country at large. I consider Mr. Dalzell brainy and able, and I think that he would represent the great industries of the State in a manner at once creditable to himself and tor the best interests of his vast constit uency. Let us have Dalzell!" James B. Scott, of James B. Scott & Co., tin plate manufacturers, said of Mr. Dal zell's public and personal record: "I cannot imagine any opinion bnt one of Mr. Dalzell that he is a credit to himself and an honor to the community." ' The People Will Be the Garners. W. H. Window, Ph. D., M. D., the eminent physician and surgeon, has an in tense admiration, for Mi, Dalsell, In aaswer.to a question with reference to our Congressman, he said: "He is one of the remarkable men of the age. He gave up a profession, in which he had gained a commanding position and the esteem and 16ve of his associates, and entered political life to serve his country. It is a mystery to me that Mr. Dalzell should be willing to sacrifice so much of his delightful home life to retire from the legal profession, where he was facile princeps, to give himself for service of the people. Surely he loses much, and the people will gain a great deal by pnshinsr this noble man and typical American onward and upward to the proudest position in their gift" A Representative of Republicanism. Harry S. Paul, of the Verona Tool Works, is enthusiastic in his support of the Hon. John Dalzell for the United States Senate. Mr. Paul is an accepted leader in his party. He is an ex-President of the Americus Club and he is always conspicuous in clean polit ical movements. "Yes, I am most earnestly for John Dal zell for United States Senator," Mr. Paul said. "I am not for Dalzell because I am opposed to Senator Quay but because I am a Republican more interested in the lasting success of the Republican party than in recommending any man in it Mr. Dalzell fittingly represents every principle of the Republican organization. He is clear and progressive. He is of the people and for the people and he is fearless and competent, 'His interests are the interests of his party, and he has the rare ability of a genuine statesman. He has been tried and he has never faltered. He is constantly at his post of duty, and when his district, his State or his nation wants him, he can be lonnd just where he is most "needed. Pennsylvania Republicans will, when the next Legisla ture convenes, be called upon to name a successor to M. S. Quay in the United States Senate. That is indeed a responsible duty. It is an important duty, because the best interests of the great Republican party are involved in the work. Interested as I am in the Republican party and its future success I feel it my duty, as it seems the duty of every good Republican in the State, to advocate heartily and earn estly the elevation to the Senate of Hon. John DalzelL He is pre-eminently the man for the place. He has political convictions, and he has the courage of those convictions. In debate he is fearless, eloquent and strong; and when in the line of his plain duty he feara no adversary and stops only when'suc cessfuL Mr. Dalzell, more probably than other public man in the State, is familiar with the large and varied interests of this great old Commonwealth. Shonld the Re publican party deem it wise and right to send him to the Senate, he would certainly do honor to his party, his State and to him self." Why He Is Admired. William R. Kuhn, proprietor of the Hotel -Kenmawr, said: "It will give me great pleasure to express my admiration for the Hon. John DalzelL I have always been a willing supporter of the gentleman, and in fact all my friends are. I have known Mr. Dalzell for the last 12 years, and can attest to his nnre and clean record both in public and private lite. I will support him to the extent of my influence, knowing that he will make an able United States Senator and one we wonld be proud of" Dr. E. C. Fundenburg, the well-known dentist, is a close observer of political events, and in his judgment the Republi can party can best serve its own interests and the interests of' the State by sending non. jonn uaizeu to tne united states Senate. "I am a warm admirer of self-made men," Dr. Fundenburg said. "Mr. Dalzell is cer tainly such a man. By his own efforts he has climbed to a conspicuous place in this country's affairs, and to such men as he all credit is due. His sterling worth as a citi zen, a lawyer and a statesman entitles him the hearty support of all the good people of Pennsylvania." Shonld Be Sent to the Senate. August Amnion, President of the M. & M. Fire Insurance Company, said: "John Dalzell- should be sent by this great State to the United States Senate. I have known Mr. Dalzell for years. To say a word in his praise would be carrying coals to New Castle. The people who know him best know his many rare qualities. The people of Pennsylvania will make no mis take by sending him to the United States Senate.' "Why should I give my support to the Hon. John Dalzell for United'States Sena tor?" you inquire, said Mathew Bigger, contracting agent manufacturers' supply of the Philadelphia Gas Company. "Well I would answer because he is eminently equipped for the position in character, ability and on account of his experience in and out of Congress. Also on account of his being in touch with our great mining and manufacturing interests, understanding well their needs, and his evident willing ness to give his best energies and all of his time during the sessions ot Congress to his Congressional duties. There ought to be no doubt of his election." Will Adorn the Office. James W. Drape, the well-known real estate and mortgage broker, said: "It affords me pleasure to say that I regard the Hon. John Dalzell as being emidently qualified for the position of United States Senator. His untarnished integrity, and high and distinguished legal and intellectual attain ments would enable him to adorn the office with credit to himself and honor to the con stituencies of this great Commonwealth." Captain C. W. Batchelor, President of the Keystone Bank, who watches closely public men and public affairs, says he "ad mires Hon. John Dalzell above all other public men. Mr. Dalzell is an earnest, con scientious, honorable man to the public; none has a clearer record. The Republicans of Pennsylvania should not hesitate to send Mr. Dalzell to the Senate. He is a Repub lican, and a good one, yet he is broad enough to represent with dignity and credit the whole people. JDalzell is the coming man in this State I think, and he should be sent to the Senate of the United States." Ought to Be Eept at the Capital. Mr. S. S. Marvin, the well-known cracker manufacturer said: "I consider Mr. Dalzell a man above reproach, 'a citizen that we ought to be proud of. and a man that we ouzht tokeeD at the National capital, representing Penn sylvania just as long as we con prevail upon him to stay there. He is the kind of a man that while he works for the good of his constituents, at the some time he is working for the good of the entire people." Harry Pears, Esq., of the firm ofW. G. Johnson & Co., says he is not a politician, out ne nas always Deen an araent admirer of Hon. John DalzelL He said: "Mr. Dalzell should be kept in Washington; he is too useful to allow him to retire. Mr. Dalzell's wide experience, his rare ability as a lawyer and his acknowledged states manship make him pre-eminently the man to be sent to the Senate. The aflairs of the county will be perfectly in his hands and he is always at his post of duty. He has become a national figure by his own efforts, and the great State of Pennsylvania needs just such a man to represent her in the United States Senate." A Broad and Good Statesman. James S. Young, Esq., said: "I intend to support the Hon. John Dalzell as a candidate for the United States Senate. Mr. Dalzell, in my opinion, is in every way qualified to fill that place. As a man and "a citizen he is of the highest character. He is a scholar of fine attainments and a lawyer of marked ability. As a Congressman he has shown that he is a statesman of broad and sound principles. He is deserving of the support of every man who desires to see the position of United States Senator filled by the best men in the State." C. C. Dickey, Esq., said: '.'Mr. Dalzell de servedly stands among the leaders of the bar of Allegheny county. His reputation at the bar is unspotted as is also his private char acter. As a representative for this district he has made for himself an enviable record. He has already shown that the ability for wnicn he was conspicuous at the bar is not merely applicable to the legal profession. but serves him as a representative of the people and as a statesman. I am particu larly anxious to see Mr. Dalzell elected Senator, because he i honest He standi to-day as the representative of honesty and decency in public affairs as opposed to cer tain other methods. of administration." Can Depend on the Business Vote. Dr. L. H. Harris generally objects to being interviewed, bnt in this case freely said: "The Hon. John Dalzell needs no, certificate of character to entitle him to anv position within the gift of the people of Western Pennsylvania. His 'record both in public or private life has never been questioned. "He is an intelligent and profound thinker, a brilliant and entertaining writer, a fluent and forcible speaker, and always on the alert for the interests of his constituents. He is generally correct in his diagnosis of a case, and thorough in the course of treat ment prescribed to remedy the ills from which any constituent suffers. He is a man of exceptionally rare ability and of peculiar fitness to represent this Commonwealth in the United States Senate, and if an election thereto depended upon the votes of the busi ness men in this city he would be assnred of an overwhelming majority. The selection of men of questionable character for promi nent positions has alienated many votes from the Republican party, mine amonj? the number, and such votes can only be regained by recognizing ability and fitness in party nominations. It is well enough to say principles not men,' but equally well to recognize the fact that men should embody principles worthy of support" Sound on All Questions. W. H. Keech, the furniture and carpet dealer, an active Republican and an earnest advocate of John Dalzell's election to the Senate, said: "I am heartily in favor of Mr. Dalzell for United States Senator, for the following rea sons: "First He is a man endowed with all the attributes of a thorough statesman. "Second He has the moral conrocre to stand defeat rather than do wrong. "Third He is sound on all questions po litically concerning the welfare of our State. "Fourth He has served his constituents in an able, honorable way, that justifies him in asking their support for a higher of fice. "Fifth He is a gentleman of high moral standing in the community where his career as a citizen, a lawyer and a statesman has few equals and no superiors." Banks With Ieadiog Statesmen. Prof. W. J. White, Secretary of Duff's Business College, said: "I regard the Hon. John Dalzell as the Chevalier Bayard in the present political history of Pennsyl vania 'without reproach.' Conscientious in the discharge of every duty, and under all circumstances. His pre-eminent ability is well known throughout our State. Since he entered Congress he has been winning national reputation faster than any man who ever preceded him. He ranks to-day as one of our leading statesmen. He be lieves that every citizen owes this Govern ment a certain amount of service and should contribute a share of his time and talents to its proper maintenance, as 'a Government of the people, by the people and for the people.' I know he sacrificed a highly profitable legal practice to represent the people of this district in the Lower House. He has done this so ably and with so much credit to himself and his constituents that he has demonstrated his fitness for a seat in the Upper House. Now that he has consenfed to be a candidate for the United States Senate, it cannot be ex pected of him to make an unseemly scramble for the position. People who can and do appreciate him at his proper worth must show it by assisting in creating a popular juuveiueub iu ms ueuaii. t nen sucn a man is willing to devote himself to the service of his State and community, I believe it is the duty of every citizen to take a deep per sonal interest in his success, to endorse him openly and fearlessly and to use all honorable means to secure his election. The triumph of such men as Mr. Dalzell tends to elevate and purify our entire polit ical system and to make it the ideal one of the civilized world." Clean, True, Fair and Worthy. Rev. Richard S. Holmes, L. L. D., of the Shadyside Presbyterian Church, in speak ing of Mr. DalzelL says: "I can onlv say my sympathy is with every effort made to present Hon. John Dalzell as a worthy rep resentative of the interests of this great Commonwealth in the Senate of the United States. My acquantance with Mr. Dalzell is not of longstanding, but of such' knowl edge as I con get of him and his record in connection with the administration of pub lic affairs, I am satisfied he is clean, true, fair and worthy. It is my purpose to vote for no man for State Legislature who will not go on record as to his action in the Leg islature as to Mr. Dalzell's candidacy for United States Senator. As a life-long Re publican I infinitely prefer a Democrat in the Senate to any man who will be likely to continue the political methods which have made Pennsylvania politics a stench in the notrils of honesty. I sincerely hope success may crown the work, and such in fluence as x may legitimately wield in con nection with a life outside of political en tanglements, I.shali exert most cheerfully in behalf of Hon. John DalzelL" A Champion of Industry. S. S. Holland, Esq., the well known drug gist and director in th Central Bank is a stanch friend and admirer of Mr. DalzelL "Allegheny county," said Mr. Holland, "cannot show too much enthusiasm over the candidacy of Mr. Dalzell for the United States Senate. Every business man in the State of Pennsvlvania should be enthusias tic over the prospect of securing a represen tative such as he would make. He is bright, courageous, and above all an earnest cham pion of the various interests that go to make this the greatest State In the union. John Dalzell should have the solid delegation from Allegheny county to a man, and the citizens ot this county in honor to them selves should see that he gets it" Rev. J. P. E. Kumler, L.L.D., of the East Liberty Presbyterian Church, in speaking of the Hon. John Dalzell, said: "I have taken great satisfaction in common with the people of Allegheny county in feeling that we were represented in the halls of Congress by a man whose ability and eloquence has commanded a first place among the foremost The private and pub lic life of Hon. John Dalzell is exception ally clean and commendable. His talents and attainments, his principles and courage make us feel that in honoring him we are honoring ourselves." He Can Stand on His Record. Kaufmann Bros.,, the clothiers, when asked their opinion. ot Mr. Dalzell's candi dacy said: "Mr. John Dalzell, having.rep-, resented this district in Congress with rare ability, tact and unquestionable honesty, we certainly think him an excellent candidate for United States Senator. By electing him the neoDle will honor themselves as well as Mr. Dalzell." - D. P. Black, of the real estate firm of Black & Baird, said: "I think Mr. Dal zell is probably the ablest man that has represented us in Congress tor many years. The business interests of the country are entirely safe in his hands and I think the Republican party would be wise to send him to the United States Senate. I can say nothing in praise of Mr. Dalzell that is not now well known to all the people. He can safely stand on his record. Barker C Wilson, proprietor of the Sev enth Avenue Hotel, enjoys a rare knowl edge ot public men and watches closely public affairs. He says that among his friends in public life there is none that ex cites his admiration and respect as John Dalzell. "I have known Mr. Dalzell for a long time," Mr. Wilson said. "He is always the same. He is a firm, sincere, earnest man. He has rare literary and legal ability and within the borders ot the State there is not a man better equipped to adorn a seat in the United States Senate."" A Man of Untiring Industry. W. H. McClung, Esq.; said: "Mr. Dal zell is a. man of education and culture; a profound and accurate thinker: able, honest and courageous, his untiring industry well directed by a keeu and thorongh practical I knowledge of men and affairs, point to him as a man in every way equipped for 'the dis charge of the duties of aTTnited States Sen ator." . . William H. Allen, the wall paper mer chant, has this to say of Mr. Dalzell: "In him two qualities, rarely seea ia lawyer, are found, i e., fine legal ability and thorough business ability. To be repre sented,, as this district has been by Mr. Dal zell, is enough to command the heartiest support for him as Senator from Pennsyl vania His integrity is unquestionable. He is one of the most active and best known of Congressmen, and will be a Senator of marked power." Mr. William McConway, of McConway andTorely Company, when asked why ha favored the Hon. John Dalzell for United States Senator said, "because he possesses all the qualifications for which we should look in a Senator. To enumerate these is, probably, not necessary. If his possession of them. is disputed it would be in order to hear from his opponents as to the points in which he might be considered deficient" The Church Indorses Him. Dr. W. J. Reid, of the First United Presbyterian Church, said: "I am a great admirer of Hon. John DalzelL His past record, both for ability and faithfulness in the trusts committed to him, promises well for the future. I will do what I can to promote his political interests until he shows himself unworthy of confidence." James G. Steen, the well-known archi tect, said: "I would take genuine pleasure in seeing the Hon. John Dalzell elevated to a seat in the United States' Senate, for the reason that he is pre-eminently fitted to represent the State of Pennsylvania in that body. Having been a life-long resident of the State, his knowledge of local affairs is comprehensive, while his grasp of national subjects is unquestionable." His Beputatlon National. H. D. W. English, manager for the Berk shire Life Insurance Company, in speaking of Mr. Dalzell's candidacy for the United States Senate, said: "My interest in Mr. Dalzell dates back to the time when he hrst took his seat in Congress. His progress there has been so marked that the lawyer, but little known outside ot his native mate, has gained a national reputation. Leading men in public life, both Republican and Democratic, know and admire him. There must be a good deal of character, courage and strength in a man who, in such a short period in public life, can forge to the front as he has done. Every man in Pennsylvania who has the pride of the State at heart should help to place a bright man in the United States Senate, a man whose voice can be heard and whose influence can be felt on all the great ques tions affecting each citizen individually. We want a champion with the courage of his convictions and the forensic ability to state them on the floor of the United States Senate. Such a man we have in Mr. Dal zelL I heard a prominent iron manufac turer say the other day: 'I really don't see how we can spare Dalzell from the Lower House. He is too useful in this district to think of his going higher.' Such a criti cism should elect John Dalzell United States Senator." Wonderful In Thoroughness. Colonel Edway Jay Allen says: "The can didacy of Hon. John Dalzell offers to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania an oppor tunity for representation in the United States Senate such as any State might be proud of. In the prime of life, clear in thought, decided in action, wonderful in ap- Elication and thoroughness, of unstained onor, kindly in manner and courteous of speech, he brought to the House of Repre sentatives well trained powers as an orator and debater that forced a quick recognition and at once placed him in the front rank of its members! In the Senate his ability as a constitutional lawyer and statesman would at once give him a position worthy of the great State he represents." Mr. W. J. Hammond. President of The Supply Manufacturing Company, said: "The Hon. John Dalzell isfin my opinion, every way capable of filling the position of United States Senator. I am sure he would be the right man in the right man in the right place. He, will have my hearty support" A Diligent Political Student. S. U. Trent, Esq., said: "lam in favor of Hon. John Dalzell for United States Sen ator because he is in every wayso excep tionally well equipped for the position. He is one of the leading lawyers of our State, an accomplished scholar, a diligent and pro found student of political and economio questions, a persuasive orator and a man of highest character. He is a thoroughly sound Republican, representing the dcsc thought and the highest purposes of our jJarty. By his brilliant record in the Lower House he has shown himself one of the most nseful statesmen Pennsylvania has had ia Congress for many years, and I believe his experience and practical knowledge, his ability as a scholar and a public speaker, and bis tireless industry would not only en able him to originate and advocate meas ures properly, but would soon rank him a3 one of the most useful and distinguished of our American Statesmen a Senator who would in every way reflect great credit and honor upon our Commonwealth." Attracted the Attention of Bright Men. G. W. McCallam, contracting agent for the Department ot Domestic Supply of the Philadelphia Gas Company, when asked the usual question by the reporter, said: "Surely John Dalzell needs no recom mendation from any person in this com munity. It seems to me the qaestion should be, ' 'Is there a man in Western Pennsyl vania who can give a reason why he should not be elected?' He has made a most bril liant record in Congress, where he has at tracted the attention of the brightest men of the day. Western Pennsylvania should be proud of her representative, and he would be an honor to her State if he be elected United States Senator." B. L. H. Dabbs, the photographer, is an earnest adherent of the Hon. John DalzelL He said: "I will support him because I shall be proud that this county should have such a representative, and, above all, for the reason that he has the ability, character and patriotism to honor both this county and his country above most men." Would Be to Pittsburg's Interest Mr. Edward A- Woods, Manager for the Equitable Life Assurance Society, was asked what he thought of Mr. Dalzell's chances of election and fitness for the posi tion. "I am little of a politician, but so far as I can gather from talking with my friends I have yet to find the man who does not favor Mr. Dalzell. I should certainly think that there wonld be no such person in Allegheny county, at least. We have seldom had a first-class man from this county, even in Congress, until Mr. Dalzell had been there, and it certainly would be to the interest of overy Pittsburg man to have such a brilliant and able Senator as Mr. Dalzell securely fixed in the Senate for the next six years to represent our vast interests. "I hare no doubt that Senator Quay is an excellent politician, but the Republican party has amply rewarded him for every thing he has done for it As a Republican who is greatly interested in the success of the national ticket this year I certainty hope that our party managers will see the wisdom of going into it with as little encumbrance, so far as. Pennsylvania is concerned, as possible. Mr. Dalzell is certainly equal to onr present Senator in ability, reputation and everything else, and It a man more closely identified with this county and its vast interests than any one else." A Man of and for the People. Frank Moore, President of the Pittsburg Malleable Iron Company, when asked his opinion of the Hon. John Dalzell, said: "Yon could not say too much in praise of Mr. Dalzell to suit me. He is distinctly a man of and for the people. His able repre sentation of this district in the lower House of Congress, his untiring devotion to the duties as our representative have made him deservedly popular among all classes of public men who have watched his career. I confess that I feel a personal pride in Mr. Dalzell's well-merited success in Congress, and am sure that this is the general feeling of all Allegheny county citizens irrespective of party. Allegheny county can best show the State that she takes pride in her bright sons by sending a Dalzell delectation to the Legislature instructed to use all honorable means to secure his election as the next United States Senator from this State." Has No Superiors on the Floor. Lewis McMnllen-, Esq., said: "1 am in favor of John Dalzell for United States Senator because I know that ha is emi- CbqiiftiMci on IWUi Ityv. . ' .. mMmt wSfflS&ffi StffSBI WHseBBnnBBsBsiBsWBsWsaWmSeMWli iBMWssMssieMWsWsasseSBsssnW
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