Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-01-14
KING CAUCUS
Ruisd the Democratic Roost. Last
Night.
Full Sets Of Officers Foe B,th H,Is,i
Chosen in caucus---Peneil Sketches
cfths Msn---V agrant Hatss.

last evening for the purpose of choosing
candidates for whom to cast the Democratic
vote in the organization Of the House to-
day. VIM. H McClang. of Gresnjrier
called the caucus to order, and named 3.
P. Chew as chairman Col. J. B. Peytou
was chosen clerk BY reclamation. A call
of the roll showed every Democrat member
81 in all-in his seat, as follows:
DEMOCRATIC STRENGTH.
George Anderson, Monroe county; Il. G.
[ Callison, Nicholas county; L. B. Chambers
Mcdowell county, Third Delegate district;
/ r. p. Chew. Jefferson county; John G..
| Crockett, Summers county; A. G. David
son, Mercer county; George j. Dayi son
/ Lewis county; Thomas Fl. Dennis, Green
brier county; C. P Dorr, Webster county
Fourth Delegate district; Wilbur T. Dyer.
Grant county, Second Delegate district;
Robert B Marshall, Gilmer county; VIM.
II. MeClung, Greenbrier county; W. c.
McConaughy, Writ county; Aaron Morgan,
Wetzel county; William Myles, Ohio coun
ty; E. j. 0Wings. Brooke county, First
| Delegate district; B. 81. 0xley, Lincoln
county; Andrew Parks, Roane county,
Sixth Delegate district; Ira c. Post, Harrison
county; John ]. Poyuter. Peasants county;
C. w. Ferguson, Wayne county; Smith
Ferrel, Logan county; Benjamin f. Fisher,
Braxton county; a. B. Gilkeson, HamP
shire county; John F. Gilmore, Mineral
county; A. F. Raymond, Marion county;
Jacob Hinkle, Pendleton county; John J.
Jacob, Jr, Ohio county; John B. Laidley
! Cabell county; Daniel B. Lucas, Jefferson
county; Jesse F. Randolph, Harrison eoun-
| ty; Charles Il Richardson, Calhoun county;
Jesse Roach, Roane county, 9Th Del. Dist. ;
Edward Robertson, Ohio county; Alden
| Thompson, Raleigh county; Robert White
| Ohio county.
On motion of Mr. Dyer the role o. coun-
ties was called for nominations for
speaker.
DENNIS NAMED.
When the county Of Greenbrier was called
Mr.. McClung, Of that county, arose and
nominated Thomas q. Dennis He said he
had not the voice 10 do him justice, but he
knew he would WELD the gavel with judg-
ment and credit to himself and the House
| He was a lawyer, a scholar and gentle
man. But he neglected to mention his
name until ripple of laughter reminded
| him.
At the call of Harrison Mr. Post arose
and said: in presenting a candidate
will not indulge in any fulsome fattery Or
praise, but l name him, conscious Of his
claim. He comes here, not as a chronic
Office seeker, but as a man in his prime,
mentally and physically. In | the
lale convention of the State
which demolished fusion, he rep
resented a section utterly ignored even
trampled upon, in the distribution iot the
offices. Grand and glorious as that action
turned out to be, feared the result OF this
ignoring and feared it might Lose US the
State. But was surprised These young
men went forth and to them, in large
part is the victory due and the Democracy
of the State owes them a debt which may
6tly by paid BY giving to my young friend
the Speskership of this body. l refer to
HON. HENRY B. GILEEsoS
of the banner county Of Democracy.
When Lincoln was called, Mr.! OXley
seconded the nomination of Mr.. Dennis. He
said he him knew to be young mani full Of
energy and industry and knew he vol ld dis
charge the duties ably and fearlessly.
On the call Of Ohio county, Mr.. Nv. F.
Dyer, of Grant, said the district he repre-
scented had no candidate to name, but in
behalf of the South Branch country, which
did and always would roll up the largest
Democratic majorities, he would urge the
NOMINATION OF GEN. ROBERT WHITE,
of Ohio. His knowledge of public affairs,
his eminent services as Attorney General
and his tireless efforts for the success or the
whole Democratic ticket entitled him to
the highest consideration. II HampshireN
deserved any credit for her large and un
wsyering majorities, none deserved more
recognition for that, than Col. White, who
was born and reared there and was the
choice Of the Democracy of the Eastern
Panhandle. 1.-THE lower end of the State
had the giants power in the cause we be-
ieve is right, it should not use it ike
giant but should remember that the offices
have all gone with that strength. Ohio
county has had nothing, even though its
solid Democracy is unquestionable, and
though it pays ene-eight of the taxes of the
whole State. Mr.. Dyer closed with an elo-
quent tribute to Col Whites ability and
fitness for the Office of Speaker.
VIM. Myles, Of Ohio seconded the nomi.
nation of Col White and testified to his
ability and also. the measure Of success to
which he might lay credit
d. B. Lucas, of jefferson, seconded the
nomination Of Mr. Gilkeson. He had moth
ing, he said, TO say in derogation Of the other
candidates. He knew Col Whites ability
and high legal attainments, he knew the
qualifications OF Mr.. Dennis, but be also
knew that Hampshire county wanted this
Office for her son and that was the ruling
reason with him. Hampshire was loyal
Democratic county and had contributed q
large fraction of the Democratic majority of
the State and when she made request Of
this kind, be. felt like granting it. He end
ed with a compliment to the parliamentary
ability Of Mr.. Gilkeson.
WEARY BALLoTING.
The nominations and seconds having
been al made, Mr.. 0xley moved to select
the nominee by viva yoce vote, which Mr.
Post amended, by moving vote By ballot
The amendment prevailed and ballots were
ordered prepared Messrs. McClnng, Post
and Dyer were appointed tellers and collect
ed the ballots the first being as follows:
Dennis, Is; White, IL; Gilkesou, 9.
Whole number of votes, 81; necessary to a
choice, 10; no election.
Mr.. Marshall moved to drop the hind
most man after the next ballot, but this
raised sush q rookery among Gilkesous
friends that it was withdrawn and the Sec
ond ballot taken. On this Gilkesou lost
two. of which one each went to White and
Dennis, as follows:
Dennis, Ii White, Is; Gilkeson, Z.
On the third ballot only sc votes were
cast, as follows: Dennis, IL; White, l3;
Gilkeson, s.
The short ballot moved Mr.. Dyer to offer
q motion compelling each member as his
name is called to walk up and deposit his