Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-07-26
VICTORY !
Everything Coming Our
Way This Year.
TWO GRAND CONVENTIONS.
VIM. L. Wilson Renominated by
AeclamatiOn.
HE has no OPPOSITION At ALL.
The Brilliant Second District Representative
Surprisingly Popular.
JUDGE NUN JACKSON NAMED
By the Democrats Of the Fourth District at
Parksrsburg to Succeed Mr.. HOgg,
A RIP-SNORFIEG CONVENTION.
One Of the Widest Revolutionary, but
Also BsSt-Natured Affairs
on Record.
By the Democrats Of the Fourth District at
PsrksSburg to Succeed Mr.. Hogg,
RIP-SNORTIEG CONVENTION.
One Of the Widest Revolutionary, but
Also BsSt-Natured Affairs
on Record.
ONLY A FRACTION OF 4 MAJORITY.
Gibson and HOgg Hustle the Judge Like
Game Cocks, but Warmly Congrstu-
late Him and Pledge Their
Hearty Support
S,seio, Tsl,aau, 10 The Rsolst-.

Special TElSgram 10 the Register
PIEDMONT, w. VA, July 25.-Every
train yesterday and this morning brought
delegates to attend the Second District
Convention, both from the banner coun-
ties of Democracy and Republicanism,
Hampshire and Preston. All were OF one
voice and sentiment to return VIM. L
Wilson to Congress. Some thought that
various counties would give their home
talent complimentary vote on the first
ballot aud elect Wilson by reclamation on
the second, bat this idea was as readily
dispslled "a . mist, and there was
A POPULAR CLAMOR To ELECT WILSON
With unanimity on the first ballot. Hon.
C. II. Scott, Of Randolph, whose name had
been used by his friends as q candidate for
Congress, said be was not candidate be-
fore the convention, so this left Wilson
without any opposition whatever. Thus
al tricksry and political chicsnery were
entirely eliminated. Most of the counties
met early and formed their organization.
Hon. W. L. Wilson arrived last night,
aud is the guest of Mr.. P. 8. Hyde, where
many wended their way shortly after their
arrival
Hon. G. W. Daily, of Mineral county, at
IL o'clock
CALLED TO ORDER
the Second District Congressional Conven-
ton, and announced that Hon. A. B. Par
sons, of Tucker county, had been selected
temporary Chairman, and W. A. Ohley, OF
Marion, Secretary. Mr.. Parsons, on
taking the chair, in q neat little speech,
alluSed to one of the standard-bearers,
the noble old Roman, which was greeted
with great enthusiasm. His illusions to
the Mills bill as being in favor of the
masses rs against the mOnopolists, was
loudly spplsuded.
Hon, b. l. Butcher moved that each
county submit tine names Of the delegates
composing its organization. After which
Hon. w. T. Dyer. of Hampshire, moved to
dispense with the Committee on Resolu-
tions, which met with some opposition
aud was voted down by large majority.
The place Of meeting for the different com
mittees was then announced by T. W.
Daily. Hon. j. Sprigg moved to take e
recess until 100 o'clock, which was
amended by d. @. Westenhayer to convene
at 1 O'Clock, in order to give the delegates
time to catch the $3.50 train. Carried.
THE AFTERNOON SESSION
yas called to order shortly after o'clock.
The Committee on Permanent Orgsniza-
tion recommended as permanent chairman
Samuel V. Woods, of Barbour comfy,
VIM. A. Ohley, of Marion, as secretary,
and Charles Powell ss assistant. After q
short but eloquent address Mr.. Woods took
the chair.
The Committee on Order of Business re-
ported, after which the roll of counties
was called for nomination OF candidates for
Congress. When Marion county was
called Mr.. B F. Martin arose and put in
nomination Hon. W. l.. Wilson in q very
able and eloquent speech. His effort was
exceedingly brilliant and was greeted with
great applause and enthusiasm.
Mr.. p. j. Crogan seconded the nomina-
4
tiou in q stirring speech. g.
Hon. G. II. Scott was nominsted but
withdrew, and moved that the nomination
of W. l. Wilson be made unanimous.
Mr.. Scott was loudly cheered when he
withdrew. HIS motion was seconded, and
Wilson was nominated
WITHOUT A DISSENTING VOICE,
amid the greatest enthusiasm. The chair
than appointed q committee to inform
Mr.. Wilson of his election and escort him
to the hall. Iu the meanwhile, Mr.. z. j.
| Crogsn, of Preston, was selected rs Presi-
dential eloctor. While Mr.. Crogan was
thanking The convention for the ursought
honor, Mr.. Wilson assembled the stage amid
deafening applause. He said it was
exceedingly hard for one to speak for ones
self, but be thanked the convention from
the depth of his heart for the honor go spon-
taneously and unanimously conferred. He
said he was animated by feeling Of per
soual elation, as il was not 30 much the IN
dividual but the great cause involved In
the coming campaign which was being so
generously and heartily endorsed and hon
orsd. He then eulogized Cleveland and
his administration and the noble old Re-
man. He congratulated the Convention
that they had 50 nobly advocated equal
rights to sll and special privileges to none.
Mr.. Wilson was frequently interrupted
by uncomfortable applause.
The following are the delegates selected
by the county organisation to compose the
different committees:
Credentials Barbour, Sam. V. Woods;
Berkeley, Chas. Stuckey; Grant, ]. N.
McMullen; Hardy, j. @. Fisher; Hsmp-
shire, ]. w. Shull; Marion, John w. Mer-
rill; Jefferson, /. s. Bragonier; Mononga'
lia. s. ID. Herschinan; Morgan, G. p. Jack;
Mineral. ]. W. vandiver: Preston, +. II.
Dent; Pendlston, G. w. Davis; Randolph,
s. F. Rowan; Taylor, w. Jennings;
Tucker. L. 8. Auvil.
The Committee on Basis Of Representa-
ton reported as follows: Barbour IL
Berkeley Is, Grant 3, Hampshire IL,
Monongalia 12. Morgan D, Pendleton 3,
Tucker 5, Hardy IL, Jefferson q. Marion
| q, Mineral II, Preston u, Randolph Ii.
Taylor 11-IS4.
Basis Of Representstion-Barbour, G. B.
Harvey; Berkeley, r. O. Burkhard; Grant,
iB. ]. Baker; Hardy, Isaac VanMeter;