Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-06-17
SPOTTED jim,
Or the MuIIiganed. Railroader of
Maine.
A BOOM FOR BENJAMIN r. BUTLER.
Great interest in the New York Dem
OcratiC State Convention Which
Meets Tomorrow at
Saratoga.

HARRISBURG, "a, June l6.-Charles H.
Bergner was leaning back in a comfortable
chair IN has private club, in this city, dis
cusSlng the political situation, and surprised
every one by indicating that he is not in
chned to vote for Blaine. Mr. Bergner is
lawyer of this city His father was the post
master for many years, the public printer
and editor and publisher Of the Harrisburg
Evening Telegraph, the central party organ
Of the State. Dying a few years ago, his
son succeeded to the ownership of the paper
and IN 1876 was its editOr-in-chief
1T is commonly believed said Mr.. Berg
ner, that Blaine was defeated for the nomi-
nation in 1876 because he was obnoxious to
the Cameron ring. There is nothing fur
ther from the truth, and the only color for
the statement lies in the fact that Senator
Cameron was opposed TO him His defeat
was accomplished by disclosure made BY
William VI kemble. who was n delegate
from the Fourth district, Philadelphia, and
had no refereuce, direct or indirect, to the
relations between Senator Cameron and Mr.
Blaine.
Why Pennsylvania Voted for HAYES.
After the sixth ballot had been COM
pleted, continued Mr. Bergner. 1T became
evident that the issue would be decided on
the next. The PENNSYLVANIA delegates had
been voting for John +. Hartranh, in
obedience 10 the resolutions of the State
Convention. In order that the State
might make itself felt in the succeeding
ballot, the delegation Withdrew for consulta-
ton. While they were engaged there the
late Morton McMichacl and General Bing-
ham addressed themselves earnestly to the
delegates in advocacy Of voting tor Blaine
At the conclusion Of Mr. MichaeIs remarks
It was evident 4 deep impression had been
made. just aS the vote was about to be
taken Mr. kemble arose He asked the
delegates to pause in the matter, an gave
his opinion that the nomination Of Blaine
would bring defeat to the party. He re
terred to the damaging stories that would
be told, and 10 the doubtful record Mr.
Blaine had made during his public life. He
drew from his pocket two cancelled checks
and continued: II never had any legiti-
mate business transactions with Mr.. Blaine
The ONLY relations we have ever had are
represented by these two checks. They are
signed by me, made payable to his order
and indorSed bv him and returned to me
through the ordinary channels Of such
things.
Five Thousand for n Ruing,
When Mr.. Blaine was speaker Of the
House of Congress was interested in some
pending legislation | asked his assistance
in the way of favorable ruling. He agreed
to rule as | asked for $1,000. paid him
the money with this check exhibiting the
s. 600 check Subsequently Blaine came
to me and demanded $500 more, and
was obliged to Weld, and made tbe second
payment with this check exhibiting the
$500 check.) Now, said Mr.. Kemble |
defy anv man to say that | ever had any
other business transactions with Blaine, and
| defy any man to dispute the geuuineneSS
of this endorsement in Blaines handwri,
inc. If he is nominated by this convention
| will give these facts to the public and de-
feat is sure to follow | have no objections
10 buying a man, but do complain that he
wouldn't stay bought and required second
payment.
The Effect.
The effect of this speech was electrical"
continued Mr.. Bergner. When kembIe
sat down he handed the cancelled checks
around among the delegates and they were
examined carefully and critically. had
them in NV hand and am satisfied that they
were genuine. Immediately after the vote
was taken and the delegation decided 10
cast its vote for HAYES That vote decided
the issue against Blaine.