Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-07-25

State where his name is known. In public
life, from the Legislative Assembly, through
the Constitutional Convention to the Sn-
preme Bench he went. and there served
with distinguished ability for more than 3
decade, until he retired to the shades of
private life. He comes now from people
who move slowly, not of his own accord
but by the unanimous endorsement of his
people. He is of no clique or ring, and
represents no interests bat those of the
Democratic party, but is citizen Of the
State. competent TO discharge every duty
with fidelity and honesty. Ipropose to YOU
in the name Of Marion comfy and the peo-
pie Of West Virginia the name OF
."- ~ % F. HAYNoSD.
[Applause, No powers Of rhetoric or bou-
quet of praise could add one bit
to his stature, and may say,
whether in capinet or field legislative
hall or supreme bench, no stain attaches to
his name and he stands before you like a
masterpiece Of granae which no touch OF the
artist could impsore. No man could serve
you with more fidelity, Cries of Time.
One momeat and am done. Increased
cries Of Time" and added confusion I
hope, gentlemen, sou viii confer the honor
of the convention upon A. F. Raymond,
but | will pledge him and his friends to the
nominee Of this body, whoever he may be.
[Applause.
Speech Of j. NJ. Hamilton, of Calhoun.
J. NJ. Hamilton, Of Calhoun, who had
been passed, now took the stand, and say
ing his county had no candidate but would
support the nominee, he began vigorous
second of Senator Vanmetre This he said,
was in the name Of the. people Of Calhoun
and Gilmer and every farmer in the State
The nominee would surely be the next Gov
ernor of the State, and to that end Calhoun
would not be found wanting. Touching up
each Of the other candidates, he reused
great enthusiasm, and ended in loud
burst of applause.
A wRASGLE
Judge Ferguson-I move that the roll of
counties be called for vote
Mr.. St. Clair-l appeal for fair play.
Cheers. All the candidates have bad a
show for second but one. Confusion.
Mr., Blair hope it may be the pleasure
VI GOuNtIllOu W fOlt dl OIlNC. NllNo
of sit down" put him out and confu-
sion.
The char-The question is on the mo-
ton from the gentleman from kanawha,
cries of Mr. Chairman from all over the
house Those in favor Of the motion will
signify assent by saying aye those Op.
posed no" The noes have it, cheers and
r..,Grof division
Mr.. Fergus2n-I made the motion in
order to save time. cries OF sit down. |
move to Withdraw the motion, cries Of
good. v
The Chair-The motion has been with
drawn, and there is therefore no necessity
of division, much disorder.
Col B. F. Martin, of Taylor, at last OBJ
tained the floor and made vigorous sec.
ond to A. F. Raymond saying he would
be recreant TO his nature if he kept silent
He seconded him because they were both
raised between tire handles Of the plow and
at the handle Of the plow. He knew him
from his boyhood mp, and he is
rrEB MAN
and horsest man. and one who could rout
the Plurred Knight if he came into West
Virginia. (Cheers)
Mr. Blar-We are anxious to get home.
| move th;t we proceed to vote at once.
(Cres of no" no "go'home if you want
to, and corshsiOn.
A delegate from JackDn-l rse 10 a
point Of ortrr. Let u.s. have fSr play |
lCries of right All he nominations
have not been seconded Give us fair |
deal
Mr. Blair-Iassmuch as Hr Faulkners |
nomination has not been seconded ~ n
master of courtesy withdraw'my notion.
disorder.
A delegate from Gilmer here made some
remarks about the candidate having the |
lowest vote being dropped, ba he Ese
howlea down.
John T. Preston, " Greenbriev said has
faith in the judgement Of the people had
never been shaken ard
vOX PoPU!a voS DEL,
was alwsvs his motter His county had de- /
clared fcs Wilson and whatever is, is,right !
and he was only disohsrging his duty to
those who, suit him, in. seeoDding the nom~
ination OF Wil.Un Hr-rheu proceeded 10
give an elaborate resume Of the reasons
which infsced him and them to vote for
wilson. taking valuablE Of hloated mono
poles and neneyed kings The fighst OF
the people isrned the grsar burden OF ms
story.
VIXEN hc-c,neIBded, P. s. Blair wapGed
20 1 O at onc,-to ballot. bet when J. " St
Clsir said 70 was unfair to' chose the speak
ing when every candidate hsd been second /
ed but Mr.. Faulkner, the crowd set up
CIV of unfair and Blair withdrew.
e. T. Caldwell Of Wood, then took the
platform. and made vigorous second 70
the nomination ofFaulkner He said
Speech Of Q. 7. Caldwesi,- Of wood.
TR. CHAIRNArs- Whoever the wisdom of
the convention may alight upon, whether
nv choice or yours, we viii GO down 70 the
elestion shoulder TO shoulde. hand in hand
to q glorious victory. All nonsense is the
talk Of Republicans Of carrying the Slate.
|, is hike the nan fond Of wolf hunting in
ST. Lsuis, who bought ssted won dog
from Arkansas, and inYited his friends to
see the sport They started out, and at
sandovn they were out Ct all sight and
bearing Of both dog and wolf Formers
they net said they were having very
tight The dog was about twenty-five
wards ahead os the wolf, and both going
ike the devil. So will il be with the Re
publican wolf in October and November.
But in this cSotest we want no old man
worn eat in the service, heROred though he
be- We vark . young nan In whose veins /
life rams strong and active and free and
such man Is the distinguished young Sen
stor rom Berkeley. Imnenss applause I
Mr.. Caldws1 with fash Of bsilkant rhet-
ore, then brought his second TO q close, and
retired amid great cheering and applause.
John J. Davis, Of Hsrrisea, made "A
sHozT sEeoyD
TO the nomination Of Judge Raymond. The
character Of bis friend formed the theme Of
bis address, and upon. it he sung all the !
complimentary changes possible. at was /
not necessary for his friends to rear mon
umen, for him, for in the Legislative records
OF The State, his monument has been raised |
and il is more durable than brass"
Cheers
ID. B. Lucas, Of jefferson,
SECONDED JosEPa YAsNETgR