The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-08-02
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/ Harry Worthington then named T.
G. Ralphsnyder,s of Preston county
and gave his boom a good start.
Mr.. Joseph Moreland then on be
half oftle sturdy Democracy of Mon.
ongalia that never .finches, made an
eloquent plea for B. s. Morgan. The
nomination was received With the
widest applause from the Morgan
men in all parts Of the house.
The first ballot showed 233 for
Butcher; 227 for Morgan; 10 for
Ralphsnyder. and IL for O'Brien.
The two latter having been with
drawn the widest excitement es sued
as the fight between Morgan and
Butcher became closer.
The Morgan men were we'll drilled
and equipped for the contest. They
were skilfully handled and each man
seemed to do the right thing at the
right time. After Wayne county had
cast her 20 votes solid for Morgan
and Ohio county had cast nearly
half Of hers for him, it was apparent
the tide could not be stopped, and as
soon as the changes could be made
the vote was announced; 33I for Nor
gan, he was declared the nominee.
All his friends were jubilant and nu-
nerons congratulations were imme-
diately rendered him.
Hon. Daniel b. Lucas and Jno J.
Davis were then nominated for Elcc-
tors at large and the Convention adj
journed.
Capt. Dave Camp is now the mem
Der of the State Executive Committee
for this senatorial district
"Mems" Lantz was tile original
Wilson man of the Monongalia dele
CATION and kept his colors flying
from the first. The wisdom of his
choice is now apparent.
The BatteIle wing was well Differed
by Jack" Santee, Squire Taught,
Milo Strosnider, Eugenius Barb and
others. They are the whcelhorses Of
the party in that district.
DR.. Tom Hood takes mnch inter
est in his party. He is shrewd, active
and on the alert. He generally car
ries his points.
Joe Wharton was one ofthe solidest
ard most level-hca,led men in the
delegation. He is always on the
right side.
Chairman Moreland handled the
delegation well. He presides with
dignity and ability, and always re-
eeived the undivided attention Of the
party when he had anything to say.
Monongalia county never sent as
large and good a delegation to State
before. The Democracy
Of old Monongala is awake and the
power Of its work is going to count
for something in the fall election.
Forty delegates from Monongalia
is big turn out. 1t shows which
way the sentiment is going.
S. d. Hirshman, the clotbier, who
is q mighty clever gentleman and
Democrat was appointed a
member Of the Congressional Exec
ntive Committee from this county.
Ben. Morgan is the only man from
this county ever nominated by the /
Democrats for State office since
they have been in power. Let us
show the party our appreciation Of
-he compliment by giving the ticket
! majority.
Hon. b. L. Butcher takes his de
eat philosophically. He bows grace
ully to the inevitable. He is no
Kicker, but will support the ticket
ike man. hi
John D. Sweeney, T. E. Hodges
md Jake Corlle were among the most
,ctive and effective workers of the
Morgan men, and they made it count
D. Wiedman killed about three
birds with one stone. He attended
he convention, visited his mother
md his old home and bought a bill
If goods all on the same trip.
There was no sign Of bad blood
n she delegation at any time. While
here were marked differences of
opinion, it was no trouble to arrive
It an understanding and apportion
he vote to the satisfaction of all.
Major John, Hon. Jas. Hare and j.
v. Smith were the representative
rom Union district.
Each district in the county sent
is own delegates. Not q district
vas blank.
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