The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-08-28
PROHIBIlI0NISIS
OF OHIO COUNTY IN CONVENTION
Adopt u Wordy Platform, Nominate Legls.
Iatiye Ticket, Appoint Numerous Dele
gates aud Indulge In Considerable
experimenting and Singing,

gates nnu InuulBe ~ CohAluefhple
spoech.making and Singing.
The ProhibltIonists Of this county held
a convention in this city yesterday, for
the purpose OF nominating Legislative
ticket and appointing delegates to the
Congressional convention, Senatorial con-
ierses and q County Executive Commit
tee, Theconysntion was held in MCLain's
Hall, on Twelfth street, the headquarters
of the Central Club Of this city. The
business that had called the convention
togstherwas all disposed Oiinavery harmc-
nious There were no "boodlers"
to disturb and annoy the opposition; in
fact there was no opposition; there was
only the one faction OF the party present.
The convention was called by j. NJ,
Olouston, chairman, and I. 7, Cartwright,
secretary OF the County Committee, Ten
o'clock was the hour set for the opening,
Previous 10 that time Miss Lane, an accom-.
modating young lady, played q number OF
accompaniment on small cabinet organ,
while j, Melvin Richards and 7. j. Cart
wright sang o rnmber OF songs, the CEN
vention coming in on the ChoTuseB.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. numbered 81,
Mr.. Clouston called for order at the proper
time, and prayer was offered by Rev, j,
O, Hull, Mr., W. W, Foreman, Of Liberty
district, was called to the chair to serve
as temporary chairman and William Hill
dehrand was made temporary secretary,
Mr., Foreman demonstrated that he was a
good presiding officer, While the varioua
committees were being made up, the deco
ratlons were noticed. There were nine
teen small American flags and two Ger
man flags andseyeral OF the clubs notices,
THE COMMITTEES.
The committees appointed were as fol-
lows;
ton, A. s, Maxwell, John RodmRn,
ResoIutions-J, q. Hull, NJ. L, Con-
nelly, Joseph Jackson.
Nominations-J. NJ. Richards, Il. NJ,
Citizen, ]. NJ, Timmons, T, ]. Cartwright,
IL. HildebrAnd, W. l.. Smith.
County Organization-W. w, Foreman,
Louis Hildebrand, j. o. Marplo,
BY thia time 1t was nearly noon, and q
recess was taken until 3 o'clock In order
TO let the committees get up their reports.
At 9 o'clock 4. ], Cartwright manipu-
lated the organ and there was more sing
ing, The popular air seemed to be,
"When Christians will Vote as they Pray"
Tie convention having been called to
order, Melvin Richards thought that be.
fore the reports were received something
had better be done about finance; the
convention thought differently however.
THE ORGANIZATION.
There were two more delegates present
in the afternoon than there had been in
the morning. .....
The Committee on Permanent 0rgaui-
cation reported ]. NJ, Richards for chair
man aud Frank Cartwright for secretary.
Mr.. Foreman had made aspeeCh on being
chosen to preside in the morning and MIR.
Richards did likewise in the afternoon.
He was honored 1t was principles they
were struggling iOrj he had made sacTl.
Gees for a party born to succeed; he had
been the only delegate from this State to
q National convention held in Pittsburgh
in 1854; he had seen converts from both
OF the old parties coming over TO the Pro-
hibition standard; he would zee more
coming; he was ready for business; he
still thought something ought to be done
about finances. Again the convention
thought there was no need oil worrying
about that matter just at that time.
Mr.. Hull Of the Committee on Resolu-
tons, reported tho following:
THE PLATFORM.
Flrst-The Prohibition party OF Ohio
county in convention assembled, aCknowl.
edge Almighty God rs the Supreme
Ruler In Heaven and earth and pledge
our devotion to the principles oiVirtue
and right.
second-since the liquor traffic Is the
cause Of the principal part Of crimes, cor
ruption and poverty In our land, We de-
clare our object be the overthrow and en-
tire destruction OF said traffic. We arc
unalterably opposed 10 the licensing Of
the traffic In intoxicating drinks on any
account, aud declare 1t TO DO crime for
the Government TO raise a revenue by
licensing the vices Of the people. Since
our only hope otsecuring the speedy pro.
hibition OF the liquor traffic aud the bet.
ter government and financial prosperity
resulting from such prohibition, ia In the
union Of the bitter elements OF both
North and South, we declare our allegiance
to the Prohibition party both State and
National, rs the onlyparty looking towards
such q result
We believe tho recent preLensea Of the
Republican and Democratic parties in
various Statesand OF the Republican party
in our own State to be mere tricks Of
policy 10 catch votes. We cannot trust
our cause in the hands OF men who do not
believe In Its principles. We express our
confidence in the right administration by
the Prohibition party Of the government
in the various departments when 1t shall
come into power, and call attention to the
following utteranCes Of the National Pro.
hibition platform Of 1854:
"Sixth. That we favor reform in the
abolition ofslneCures with useless offices
and officers, and in elections by the peo.
pie instead Of appointments by the Pfesi.
dent; that as competency. honesty and
sobriety are essential qualifications for
office, We oppose removal except when
absolutely necessary to secure effective.
ness in vital issues; that the collection OF
revenues from alcoholic liquors and
tobacco should be abolished, since the
vices OF men arc not proper subjects oil
taxation; that revenues from custom |
duties should be leveled for the support
Of the Government, economically admins.
tered, and in such manner as will foster
American industries and labor; that the
public lands should 10 held for homes for
the people and not bestowed as gifts to
or with large tracts for spec.
ulAiiou upon the need Of actual settlers;
that great care and support should be
given to our soldiers and sailors disabled
In the service OF their country and to
their dependent widows and orphans"
Third-We rejoice in the courage and
devotion TO principle by the WomAn's
Temperance Union and pledge
It our bympathy and support in all dc.
partmerts OF the work.
Foufth-We enter our protect against
the fragrant violation Of the Sabbath as
seen everywhere In our large cities. We