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TILE UNITED LABOR PARTY.
Proceedings of the National Convention nj
Cincinnati.

Cincinnati.
CINCINNATI, o., May l6.-The United
Labor Convention met in the Grand
Opera House to-day with about 100 dele
gates present. The Committee on Reso-
lutions made an informal report on two
points, the eight hour law for letter car
riers and the redemption OF Government
bonds, but the report was tabled to allow
DR.. McGlynn, from the Conference Com
mittee to make his report. The doctor
reported what has been substantially
stated in a previous dispatch that the
committee found the Union Labor Com
mittee disposed to q Union. (Cheers.)
He said he thought union was feasi-
BILE so far, at least, rs the two commit
tees were concerned, (cheers) and he
would add that it was dependent some
what upon the temper with which the
two conventions received the partial re-
port OF their committees. There was
necessity for still further discussion.
On motion the report Of the commit
tee was received and it was continued.
There being no further business that
could with propriety be entertained un-
til the final report OF the Committee on
Conference was received, the convention
adjourned until 2 p. m.
At the evening session of the Union
Labor Convention Mr.. Weller, OF Iowa,
offered again his resolution in opposi-
ton to fusion with the Republican or
Democratic parties. After very
long struggle the resolution was
unanimously adopted. The National
Executive Committee was then named,
each State selecting its own member the
convention however chose the chairman
and selected J. W. Goshorn, Of Charles
ton, w. Va. He was authorized to
select a Secretary and Treasury to be ap-
proved by the committee. The conven-
ton then went into the work of select
ing nominees for President and Vice
President. The entire evening was
spent in trying to dispose Of the report
OF the Committee on Resolutions.
A discussion upon the pilOtage system
emptied the hall OF western delegates,
and at IL O'Clock the convention ad-
journed until 8 o'clock tomorrow morn
inn
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the veritabIe feast Of olOquence which

the veritable feast Of eloquence which
all had enjoyed.
county, moved vote Of thanks to the
citizens Of Fairmont, especially the
ladies'" for their hospitality and the un-
usual efforts they had made TO render
the stay OF the delegates in their town
pleasant, and this was adopted with q
Tousing ''aye," after which the conven-
ton adjourned with three cheers for
Republican success in 'SS.
Most OF the delegates leave for home
this evening. ..
Looking back over the convention, 1t
is safe to say that a more notable one was
never held in the State. The large AZ
tendance from distant parts Of the State,
where no selfish interest was involved.
and the high representative character OF
the men who composed the body, angur
well for the result in the approaching
campaign. The speeches were eloquent
and sensible, the business done in bus
iness-like way, and everything about the
affair was creditable to the delegates, IN.
spring to the masses Of the party, and OF
grave import TO the Democracy OF the
Mountain State. Enthusiasm and good
humor prevailed, and the interests OF
the party dominated personal ambition
and all other motives. w.s. y.
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and a voice: "Hit him againr'1 He
said his name was used in this Conven-
ton with his knowledge and consent.
He objected to the use OF the words by
Mr.. Mccormick that "no man Of honor
would come in here and attempt TO sup
plant Judge Berkshire" for whom Mr..
Fast professed the liveliest friendship.
He said the opposition to him arose from
narrow personal motives.
Mr.. Mccormick strove to get the floor,
but tumult OF cries OF "Question" and
other interruption drowned his voice.
Ex-Goy. Pierpoint took the stage and
spoke highly Of both Mr.. Fast and Judge
Berkshire.
When he sat down Mr.. Mccormack
repeatedly tried TO get IN opportunity
TO make q personal explanation, but he
was cried down, though several dele
gates urged that in fairness he should be
heard.
A motion to adjourn was made, and
amid the great confusion, calls Of all
kinds were heard. Finally the motion
TO adjourn was withdrawn, and Mr.. Nc
Cormick given respectful hearing.
He disclaimed any desire to impugn
motives.
Mr.. Dawson said the real issue was
that the people were for Blaine; so was
Mr.. Fast. Judge Berkshire and Mr.. Nc
Cormick are not. Wild cheers.
.. The motion TO recommend Mr.. Fast
was then put and adopted by an over
vote, and the motion to ad-
journ was renewed and carried.
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4 FATAL EXPLOSION
Kills and Injuries Several Of the
Crew Of a Steamboat.
THE NEW STEAMERBOBHEN
Blows Up on the Elk Rivcr-Namcs
of the InJured-A SLilItiamnn's
Unsuccessful Effort to Have
a Secret Wedding.

SFeCluA DNputIN 20 HS 4HtAtBS1tItFs
CHARLESTON, W. Va, May 16.-The
steamer Bob Henry, owned by Captains .
Robert Wilson and H. 7. Whitaker,
built about six months ago, and running
in the Big Sandy trade since, was demol-
ished yesterday evening at the head of
Blue Creek shoals, fourteen miles up
Elk River, by the explosion of her
boiler. The accident occurred about
$3.50 o'clock. The cause is unknown, as
there was plenty of water in the boiler
shortly before the explosion occurred,
Part OF the boiler was blown up the hill
and part has not been seen since. Por-
tions OF the boat were blown a distance
Of one hundred yards. Louis Kelly,
(colored) of this city, fireman, was in
jured in terrible manner. Both legs
were broken and he was badly bruised
about the head and body. He died in
about two hours after the accident,
while being brought to this city in
yawl.
Capt. Whitaker was standing near the
head OF the boat wheh the explosion oc-
Cured and was blown into the river, re-
ceiving an ugly scalp wound, and was
seriously injured. Morgan. Stalnaker,
pilot, was painfully hurt about the face,
his nose being cut almost entirely off.
Rellis Wells, (colored) fireman, was bad
ly scalded aboutthe head. John Datson,
who was in the transportation business
between this city and Clendenin, having
a push-boat towed by the steamer, with
a boy named Bradley, was blown into
the river. Their bodies were recovered
this forenoon. Two men who belonged
to the crew OF the push-boat (names un-
KNOWN were injured-how badly, is not
known.
1t is impossible to estimate the amount
of loss on the boat. Capt. Whitaker
holds a policy of 81, 500 in the St. Paul
Fire and Marine Insurance Company
Ill the insurance carried by the boat.
He says he is done with the steamboat
business. The wounded men were
brought to the city last night.
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Messrs. Miller and Curtin were de-
clared elected.
Mr.. Wier, OF Mineral, moved that the
delegates be instructed to vote for James
G. Blaine. This was received with wild
cheers, Hon. John W. Mason, as q
friend OF Mr.. Blaine, and who was proud
to be his friend and devoted follower all
his life, asked that the Convention might
be satisfied to send delegates who would
properly represent the sentiments of the
people Of West Virginia, OF whom nine
tenths were for Blaine.
Hon. George Harmon, OF Grant coun-
ty, endorsed what Mr.. Mason said, and
Mr.. Frank Cox, OF Monongalia, also q
warm supporter OF Blaine, also spoke
against instructing the delegates for any
body. His county, he said, was a Blaine
county.
Mr.. wier Withdrew his motion to in
struct, amid cheers.
For alternates Mr.. A. G. Dayton nomi-
mated DR.. T. F. Lanham, OF Newburg,
Preston county. Mr.. Butts, OF Jefferson,
named George W. Feidt, Of Berkeley
county, urging upon the convention the
wisdom ot encouraging the young Re
publicans Of Berkeley county. Mr..
Butts made an effective and well con-
sidered speech:
ltwas moved that those two candidates
be elected by acclamation, which motion
was unanimously adopted.
Mr.. W. NJ. o. Dawson moved that the
name OF K. E. Fast be presented TO the
State convention as the choice OF the
Second district rs delegate ut large
Messrs. 7. NJ. Fleming and S. P. Nc,
Cormick opposed this, as also did Ton
Staggers.
Nj. Fast rose to a personal explanation
which was received with applause. HI
wanted TO remind the gentleman from
Preston Is. P. McCormick) that this wa
not the frst time that his voice had beer
heard raising iactional dispute in I
Daacefnl convention. TCheers and misses
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CONNECTICUT FOR BLAINE.
The State Convention Selects Delegates to
Chicago.


NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, May 16.-The
Republican Convention was called to
order this morning at the Hyperian
Theatre by Temporary Chairman John
A. Tibbetts, and the temporary organi-
zation was made permanent.
Mr.. Tibbetts addressed the conven-
ton. He alluded to the great RESPONSE
bility OF Connecticut as a pivotal State
and outlined the paramount issue as
protection against the free trade message
Of Mr.. Cleveland, by which the Demo-
cratic party must stand or fall. The real
Republican platform would be the re-
sponse TO the presidential message that
came across the ocean as swiftly as the
telegraph could bring it."
AlluSions were also made to General
Hawley and Senator Platt as possible
sons to the grand rounds OF candidates.
Chauncey N. Depew's name was ap-
plauded almost as vociferously Us
Blaine's. The speaker asserted that the
tariff must be revised TO suit shifting
conditions and that the Democratic free
trade would pale because the American
workman reads and thinks for himself.
Democratic civil service reform was de-
nounced as n transparent fraud; that
even the Mugwumps feel ead at heart
and sick at the stomach. II fnone OF the
numerous Presidential candidates can
be nominated and the convention should
say to James G. Blaine, "You must
aIain be our standard bearer and this
time we will carry it TO the White
House." there is not 4 Republican voter
who would not in his heart and soul say
amen.
At the close Of Mr.. Tibbetts' speech
the election Of delegates at large was
begun and resulted as follows: Samuel
Tessender, Of Stamfeld; Samuel l.
Warner, OF Middletown; E. S. Day, oi
Colchester; E. S. Henry, Of Rockville.
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Mason County VIII Do Her Duty.
,.f,J ns.,,,,,,L d, "a. T,1.tE,s..s.

sPtrtA DNPbACb " HN LH+buVe"CT'
PoIST PLEASANT, W. Va, May 10
The political situation here at present is
very aattering for the election Of the
straight Republican ticket nextfall. The
primary held here last Saturday went off
very harmoniously and all aspirants
seemed entirely satisfied with the dele
gates selected. The Republican Conven-
ton which is to be held here next Satur-
day will make the following nOmina-
tions: Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney,
two members House OF Delegates, one
County Commissioner, Surveyor. Al
though the candidates are enthusiastic
they will, nevertheless, abide by the de-
cision Of the convention and put forth
every effort to elect the whole ticket.
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Cameron, D. Sheffield Lewis and his
father. the ex-United States Senator;
Mr.. Frazier; Mr.. Burke, Of Alexandria;
General V. D. Groner, OF Norfolk
Jacob Yoat, OF Staunton; ex-Congress-
man Bray, of Petersburg; DR.. Frank
King; G. H. Parsons, OF Natural Bridge ;
and many Others who have been very
influential in the party. They say that
nearly all the prominent Republicans in
in the white counties are opposed TO the
Malone system OF party management
and will join the revolt.
The split will occur on the question OF
party organization and in resistance to
forcing through a resolution requiring
the delegates to Chicago to act under theI
unit rule, as Malone is believed to con-
template. The plan Of placing it in the
power OF the chairman OF the State Com
mittee, who in this case is Malone, to
appoint all the Republican political
committees in the State. and thus con-
troll the whole machinery OF the party,
the Riddleberger men say they never
will submit TO. All but two or three OF
the Congressional districts have either
chosen delegates to Chicago or intend
to do SO, in accordance with the plan of
the National Convention. The Riddle
berger men say that Mohone intends TO
have the delegates to the State Conven-
ton from each Congressional district
meet and choose the delegate to Chica-
go, and to tiethe Virginia delegation up
with the unit rule. This the so-callcd
"Yalley Republicans" Intercollegiate.
Ex.Congressman Wise is a very en-
thusiastic Blaine man, and has been try
ing to arouse his associate classes in his
wing Of the party to an endorsement of
the Maine statesman. The men to whom
he appeals are nearly all Blaine men and
strongly opposed to Sherman, but they |
think the Virginia delegation will go to
Chicago much stronger il not pledged to
the support Of any candidate than II in
structed for anyone. An interesting
time is expected at Petersburg on Thurs
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COULDN'T KEEP IT SECRET.
A Gallant Militia Captains Vain Efforts to
Have n Secret Wedding.

Have n Secret wedding.
Special DtspGteh to he IHtolliOner.
CHARLESTON, W. Va, May lG.-Last
night after attending drill meeting of
the Governors Guard, Capt. c. G. Rand
went to the residence OF Mrs. Sarah
Trudgian, at 1862 Virginia street, and
quietly married her daughter, Miss Jo-
anna. Mrs. Trudgian and two or three
friends OF the family were present. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. DR.. II.
W. Terrence. 1t was intended TO keep
the matter a secret for a short time, but
it got out. On Sunday last, Mr.. Rand
and Miss Joanna went to Pomeroy, %,
with the intention OF having the cere-
mony performed there, but as the County
Clerk could not, under the law, grant a
license without an affidavit to the effect
that the lady was a resident OF Meigs
county, the project had to be abandoned,
and they returned the same evening.
On Monday license was procured here
with the intention Of having the cerc-
mony quietly performed some even
ing to surprise their friends when it
should be made public; but the license
having been granted, it became known
and this plan likewise had to be aban-
doned and the ceremony was performed
last night. Mr.. Rand is Captain Of the
Governors Guards and salesman with
Rand & Goshorn.
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Ohio Democratic Ticket.

DAYTON, o., May l6.-Hon. Samuel F.
Hunt was made chairman Of the Demo-
cratic convention, and'w. B. Dobson, of
Wood county, secretary. Nominations
were made as follows: Secretary OF
state, Boston G. Young Of Marion coun-
ty; Judge Supreme Court Lyman K.
Critchfield, Of Holmes county; Board OF
Public Works, James Emmett, OF Pike
county-all by acclamation. The reso-
lutions were adopted unanimously.
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The counties were directed to be called
in alphabetical order for nominations
for delegates, and nominating speeches
were limited to five minutes.
Mr.. Reynolds, OF Mineral, nominated
Mr.. John Miller, OF Keyser, OF whose ca
pacity and fitness he spoke in the high
est terms, saying as Republican he
was sound to the core and hard fighter.
Mr.. Miller was applauded.
Mr.. Mason seconded the nomination.
TIL. B. Staggers, on behalf OF Grant
county, also seconded Mr.. Miller's nom
nation. He named over the different
Presidential candidates, and all were
cheered. Preparing the crowd for
Blaine's name, he sprung on them A.
W. Campbell, Of Wheeling, who was
also applauded; and a moment later
Blaine was named and the convention
fairly went wild.
W. S. Meredith, Of Marion, nominated
R. E. Fast, OF Monongalia, of whom he
spoke as true and tried Republican,
popular, reliable, worthy of this or any
other honor.
Mr.. Dawson, OF Preston, seconded Mr..
Fast's nomination.
Mr.. Mason, of Taylor, with high com.
pliment for Mr.. Fast who, he said,
started right in life by going to school
to the speaker, yet nominated Capt. G.
w. Curtin, OF Grafton, of whom he spoke
highly rs soldier, q Republican and 0
citizen, who had served his party and
his community faithfully wherever duty
placed him.
Mr.. Dayton, OF Barbour, seconded
Capt. Curtin's nomination.
Mr.. S. P. Mccormick also seconded
Captain Curtin's nomination.
Mr.. Fleming, Of Marion, moved thai
as there was but one candidate east oI
the mountains, Mr.. Miller be elected BY
acClamation, but Mr.. Butts, of Jefferson
objecting, the motion was withdrawn
The ballot resulted:
l
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Caught in the Act.


sptcial DI'pnich % nc IHls40eHoeT'
HUNTINGTON, W. Va, May lG.-Wirt
Wilson, a negro who has been engaged
in several stealing scrnpes lately, was
discovered in the saloon Of Leon Stern
berger this morning ut . o'clock. A shot
was fired at him through the door, which
went wide OF the mark. Officer Childrey
saw him running from the alley, and
brought him down with bullet in his
leg. Wilson had S25 which he had
taken from the drawer. He will go up.
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Hung His Gate on the Other Post.

EpyHu+ DtlNts''t 80 Hs- A'A'N's''-''
RrrcnrE G. H., May l6.-The latest
here in political circles is the "ilop" of
the Weekly RerieW which has heretofore
been an Independent journal with pri-
vate opinions Of the Democratic persua-
sion. This week it has come out as an
independent Republican paper, and will
hereafter be conducted on that basis.
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REPUBLICAN CONVENTIONS.
The State and Congressional Nominating
Conventions Called.

The state and Congressional Nominating
Conventions Called.
Special DispGteh 10 he IRt1liOAoeT.
FArRMoSr, W. Va, May l6.-The State
Republican Executive Committee met
here this forenoon and decided that the
Republican Convention to nominate the
Governor and other State officers, which
it had already been agreed should be
held at Charleston, should meet on
Wednesday, August %.
The First District Republican Con-
gressional Committee also met this fore
noon, and decided to hold the First Dis
trict Convention to nominate a Repub-
lican candidate for Congressman at
Clarksburg, Wednesday, September 5.
This date is Just six days after the meet
ing Of the Democratic Congressional
Convention. W. 8. =.
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SECOND DISTRICT CONVENTION.
Great Enthusiasm for Blniue-A Lively
Timo-The Delegates.
S,,..i1I Tisnakeh Lo Lhy IakolliuenoeT,

Great Enthusiasm for Ilnine-A Lively
Time-The Delegates.
Special Dispdieh to he Iaicgligeneer.
FAIRMoxT, W. VA, May l6.-The Sec
ond District Convention met at 0 a. m.
and was called to order by Gen. George
w. Brown in the absence OF the Chair
man of the District Committee. He
named Hon. J. N. Hagans, Of Mononga-
LA county, as Chairman. Mr.. Hagans
made a few appropriate remarks, and on
motion NJ. +. Hall, OF the Philippi Re
publican, was made Temporary Secretary.
Mr.. D. Butts moved that committees
consisting OF one member from each
Senatorial district, be appointed on basis
Of representation, credentials and per-
manent organization.
A. G. Dayton, Of Barbour, moved to
substitute one member from each coun-
ty. I. W. Fleming moved an amend
ment making the temporary organiza-
tion permanent, which was adopted,
and Hon. John W. Mason moved that
the Chairmen OF the different counties
report the names Of the delegates pres
ent; this also prevailed. MIR. Butts
moved that the basis OF representation
be one vote for each 100 cast for Blaine
and Logan in 1884 and one for each frac-
tion over fifty. Mr.. Reynolds, of Min
eral, moved to substitute the vote for
Congress cast in 'S6. Mr.. Dawson said
he had no objection to Mineral county
by her increased vote in SO,
when the workingmen in the Elk Gar.
den region stood by Flick-as they will
stand by him again il nominated lap
plausel but in 'S6 Preston was not able
to get out her vote rs she did in 'S4, and
she would lose by this arrangement.
A voice-She ought to get out her
vote.
The basis was finally made the higher
vote cast in each county in 'S4 or 'S6.
This gave the following vote:
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AGAR. Commander for Governor

ST. LOUIS, May l6.-The Republican
convention assembled at Sedalia this
morning at 0 O'Clock, and shortly after
nominated by acchmation Elbert E.
Kimball, Commander Of the department
Of Missouri, G. A. +, Of Nevada, No.,
for Governor.
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sptfih DIpdIcH U M IHLtUI1eNcT'
WASHINGTON, D. c., May 16.-The bill
which Senator Faulkner introduced and
passed through the Senate, to establish
a District and Circuit Court at Martins
burg, was called up to-day in the House
and passed unanimously. ltonly awaits
the signature OF the President.
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HARMONY
AND ENTHUSIAST PREVAIL
In the Republican State COven'
tion ut FairmOnt.
rOur Distinguished Gentlemen
Chosen Unanimously
As Delegates at Large to the
Chicago Convention.
EQUALLY GOOD ALTERNATES
Eloouent Speeches and a Spirit Of
Confidence,
Which Give Bright Promise for
the Party's Future.
As Delegates at Large to the
Chicago Convention.
EQUALLY GOOD ALTERNATES
Eloquent Speeches and a Spirit of
Confidence,
Which Give Bright Promise for
the Party's Future.
Notable Gathering Ofwhich the
Party May Be Proud.

Republican Delegates to Chicago.
vto,s,-John Frew. Ohio county; Judge Berk'
.s,,. Of iNonongnlia: 7. h. Swami. OF KAnawhaj
c B, smith, Of Wood.
iy,r,yt,,,--L. NJ. Wade. BrAxtOn county; c. :.
r,,r, Barbour: c. +. Elliott, Webster; II. C.
Flesher jackson.
yi,i Di.iriei-w. P. Hubbard, Ohio county;
Alexander {. Moore, Of Harrison county.
Inrraa,e-Johu CumminS, OF Wheeling; NJ
s Holt. Of Lewis county.
sound D.,trid-John Miller, OF Mineral coun'
~. George y. Curtin, Of Taylor.
Iyo1id,a,-GcOrge ". FeIdt, Of Berkeley eoun'
~. Dr. 7. +. IAnhAm, Of Preston.
Mini Didrie,-Rcv. {. II. Payne, (colorcd)
Fsye,,e; John Cooper, Of Mercer.
iy,yaaie,-J. 5. Mcdonald aud J. ?. Miller.
Fop,A Daria-A. b. White, Wood county; J..
J. Peterson, Cabell county.
l,rnata,-R. J. Perkins tcoloret) Cabell coun-
,y; George ". MuriSck, Mason county.
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LONDON, May 16-The Standards
Rome correspondent says: "The Irish
Bishops have forwarded to the propa-
ganda their observations on the mode OF
putting the papal rescript into effect 30
as 10 eliminate any political significance
and to avoid bitterness. These and other
points are now under consideration.
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VIRGINIA REPUBLICANS
Tho Revolt Against nIahons May Split the
Convention To-day.

wAsnlxoToS, D. c., May 16.-A good
many Republican politicians from vir-
ginia have been in Washington. this
week consulting in regard to the State
convention to be held Thursday. There
seems to be no doubt that there will be
4 split in this convention and that two
sets OF delegates will be sent TO Chicago.
Senator Riddleberger and ex.Congress-
man John S. Wise are the leaders Of the
anti-Mahone party and they enumerate
among their followers Ex-Governor
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What no one would ever liketo taste
bitterness,