Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-04-06
PARKERSBURG, w. VA.
More About the RockpOrt Mill
Fire-The RayenswOOd and
Ripley RailrOad-POlitioal.

Correspondence OF the Register.
PARKERSBURG, April 4.
The remains of Mr. VIM. Ashburn,
who was burned to death in the fire at
the Rockport mills night before last,
were brought to this city to-day for in
terment. The limbs Of the unfortunate
man were burned of and all that re-
manned was the trunk of the body. A
gentleman who was present at the fire
said that MIR. Ashburn came to one of
the windows while the mill was burning
and stood there several minutes, during
which time he was told TO jump from
the window to the ground, a distance OF
not more than ten ieet. Ii was evident
that he heard the cries Of the people but
seemed 10 have been utterly bewiidered
as he turned away from the window to-
ward the fre and was literally roasted
10 death In sight and almost within
reach Of help. Another said that since
the accident, which occurred n short
time ago, in which Ashburn received a
fall and was badly crippled, he had not
been entirely right in his mind. This
unfortunate accident leaves. Ashburn's
family in very poor circumstances.
The short.line railroad between Raw
enswool and Ripley, | understand, 10
still strongly talked of. The preliminary
surveys will shortly be made by Sur
ycyor J. s. 4. Farrow, of this city. One
Of the foremost movers IN this import
ant Improvement in Jackson county il
Captain John Hassler, under whose
supervision the road will be made, II
there is anything in energy and good
management.
Since the meeting of the Congression
al Executive Committee, political mat
ters have begun 10 revive, and the long
winded contest may be said TO have be
gun. For county officers, | learn that
ID. II. Leonard, present incumbent, has
pitched the castor in the ring for re-
nomination for the office OF Prosecuting
Attorney. Mr.. Leonard has made an
excellent record during his present term,
and il nominated will no doubt be
hard man 20 defeat. J. q. Mcclure,
ESQ, is spoken Of also IA contestant
for the same office. Neal is clever, So
cable, genial fellow and No. at
torney. Between these two gentlemen,
the choice OF the Democracy could not
be il.chosen, rs either would do honor
10 his party and be faithful servant in
that important position.
As Judge of the Circuit Court l pre-
sumo the denomination OF Judge j. NJ.
Jackson Is a foregope conclusion, as
that gentleman is not only popular
with all parties. and aside from the
great ability shown in his past record,
is known To be above party partlallty IN
all Of his decisions. The people oi this
county claim, with very iair show oi
truth, that they have in Judge Jackson,
one Of the best judges that ever honor
cd the ermine in our little State.
After county officers are those OF not
less Importance, but where the chances
OF nomination are based upon political
strength in proportion 20 mental
ability. OR candidates for the nomi-
nation for the little office OF Governor
are no, numerous and are known
throughout the State Hon J. Nj. Cam
den. aud Hon. J. Il. Jackson need no In
PRODUCTION 20 the people ot West
Virginia OF their respective claims we
vii have more TO say n the near
| future.
For the position Of Attorney General
| the Democrats Of Wood fayor the
Claims OF Walter 5. sanders, one OF the
/ finest snalytical minds in the State.