Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-07-03
JUDGE MELVIN

was declared nominated and messenger
was dispatched TO hunt him up and in
form him of the fact. Before the next
ballot was taken Mr.. Garyin appeared be-
fore the Convention and said: "Mr. Chair
man and gentlemen: have had the mis-
fortune to be horn in this county and
also had the misfortune to be born Re-
publican. Before | came into this Conven.
ton l was pledged enough delegates to
nominate me. Now find that | have
been basely deceived and therefore with
draw my name"
This speech was met with dead silence,
and on the quiet it was whispered around
that Mr.. Gsrvin had been promised
place on the Legislative ticket if he agreed
to withdraw from the race for Prosecuting
Attorney in favor of Mr.. Elson, and that
is why he kicked out of the traces.
HCao Loos GETS THERE.
After this breeze blew over Mr.. Ben
nett wanted To have Mr.. LOos nominated
by reclamation, but objections were made
and ballot was proceeded with, but 1t
was never announced, for previous to that
the name of Mr.. Atkinson was withdrawn
and the full vote went to Loos, he being
declared unanimously elected. Mr. Loos
also made a short speech, in which he
said he would keep the flies off of his
opponents.
The ticket completed there were shouts
for Col. Jake Kemple and the Colonel got
I'D 10 decline, as the business wasn't flush
ed, but Chairman Peterson, thought Jacob
wanted to make speech and called him
down. He then announced that the Sen
atorial and Judicial Conferees were to be
appointed before the labors of the Con-
vention were over.
As there promised to be some trouble in
selecting the usual number-three of each
on motion eof DR.. Edwards it was de-
cided to appoint ten Of each, their appoint
ment 10 be left with the various districts
The result was as follows:
SENATORIAL AND JUDICIAL.
Washington-Senstorial, @. J. Rawlings;
Judicial, James Roberts.
Madison-Senatorial, T. 81. Logan; Ju-
dicial, w. J. W. Cowden.
Clay-Senatorial, Victor Rosenberg; Ju-
dicial, Benz. Fisher.
Union-Senatorial F. W. Bowers; Judi
cial, B. S. Allison.
Centre-Senatorial, E, W. Dunaway;
Judicial, T. O. Edwards.
Webster-Seuatorial G. A. Helmbright; |
Judicial, J. D. Stanton.
Ritchie--Senatorial, E. p. Wheat. Judi |
cial, II. C. Braunon.
iadelphia-Senatorial J. r. Clark. |
Judicial, J. T. Carter.
Liberty--Sepatorial, W. B. Curtis. Judi |
cial. W. F. Whitman.
Richland-Senatorial, Harland Carter.
Judicial. VIM. North.
Col. Kemple was called for sgain and
gave his hearers a sample of the kind of
talk he will use on the stump this cam
paign. He was followed by Capt. Dovener
who got in another lick for his boom for
honors After this the con-
vention adjourned sine die.
Marshall County Democrats Organize.
A preliminary meeting for the formation
Of Democratic Club in Moundville waS
held at the Hensta House Saturday even
ing and was largely attended.
Edward Robertson was made Temporary
President and Charles Rankin Secretary.
A Committee to select permanent !
nesting place and one to draft suitable |
bylaws were appointed.
Another meeting win probably be held
next Saturday evening, at which the Club |
will be organized for the campaign and |
officers elected.
The Democrats seem determined to |
place full ticket in the field and in all |
will refuse to assist either of
the warning factions Of the Republicans to |
elect their ticket.