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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-
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