Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-01
WEST VIRGINIA POLITICS.
A Review Of the General Situation In the
State.

Point Pleasant, to a representative OF the
REGISTER when questioned as to the poht-
ical outlook. "They are all Topping one
way, and that way is toward the party
that advocates economical government,
and cheaper food and clothing. Oar peo-
pie are an agricultural people to great
extent, and their eyes are being opened to
the enorrnity of the burdens that have
been imposed upon them by 60
called protective tariff. There has been no
great number of open political changes,
and little noise has been made about them,
yet know am safe in saying that the
current has set toward Democracy. More
over an issue has been given ne, in which
the rank and file Of the party feel that they
have personal interest 1t has enthused
our whole party, mark my words. The coun-
ties OF the Fourth district will give larger
najorities for Democracy next November
than they have done for years before"
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There is one racket that the Republican
party organs in West Virginia should give
long sad rest. 1t is superannuated and
should be put on the retired list. We re-
fer to the policy Of bowling that Democrats
are dissatisfied and disguised with their
own party nominations. After every Dem
ocratic convention the same old chestDuts
about disunion and party strife are pro.
duced with Christian regularity, and re-
clothed to suit the needs of the occasion.
The conventions at Piedmont and Par
kersburg are not exceptions to the rule.
By some means that do not appear on the
surface, the faithful, from the Parkersburg
State Journal down to the htelfgeneer and
Fsirmont West Irginidn, have worked
their ordinarily peaceful souls into wild
frenzy of excitement over imaginary DEM
ocrstic quarrels.
The truth is there is not factional strife
in either the Second or Fourth districts.
Congressman Wilson WAS the unanimous
choice of his party for denomination.
There were other able and worthy men
who would adorn the balls of Congress, but
Mr.. Wilson's high standing and great
ability were so generally recognized that
there was not one of these gentlemen who
was not willing to sacrifice personal ambi-
ton to give him the harmonious and en-
thusiastic endorsement that his Con- |
gressional career 80 richly merited. Mr. |
Wilson was the choice of the people, and will
he reelected by an overwhelming majority. |
Judge Jackson's nomination was made
after warm fight, but it was conducted
in all fairness and good feeling Both Of
his distinguished competitors promise to
be first and foremost in the battle for his
election. There will be no sinking or
bitterness in the Fourth district, and the
Republican howl about discord and dis
sention is without q shadow Of real fact
for foundation.
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Barring the weak efforts of the IRtelli
geReer Lillipution to run both Dovener
and Atkinson off the track, the following
from the Cldrksburg Nears about sums up
the situation: Capt. b. B. DOvener, Of
Wheeling, spent his Sabbath in our city.
The Captain is as affable as he is sanguine
that &c will represent this district in Con-
gress. As between Dovener and the Sum-
day school statesman politician, the former
seems to have the call. No use, Captain,
you may be called, but Democrat will be
chosen.
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The political fences of Hon. Thos. J.
Stealey in the Fourth Judicial district seem
to be holding up true and strong. Judge
Stealey has proven an able and upright
Judge. Add to these qualities bis ster-
ling Democracy, and what better public
official can be asked?
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Hon. j. Marshall Hsgans, of Morgan
town, does not find his path to the Re-
publican nomination for Circuit Judge
strewn with roses. He has an active OPP
ponent in the person of Col. A. G. Moore,
of Clarkshurg. Col. Moore is hustler
that hustles when he starts out, and be-
fore many moons he will make Mr.. Ha. |
ysns feel very uncertain of the attainment
of his ambition. This district is Judge
Fieming's district, and as the Judge will
not stand for reelection, The reasonably |
safe Republican majority would probably |
elect either of the aspirants.
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A hair lifting Republican war-dsnce is
the outcome of the rivalry between p. w.
Morris and ThOs f Davis, both of Richie
county, for the Judicial nomination. |
Neither of the distinguished belligerents
got the nomination, but that doesn't
sweeten their bitter feelings particle. |
The last issue of the Richie Gazette literal !
" reads the opposing faction out of the
party. Mr.. Davis is elegantly compared
to a Texas steer, and told that he is
indicative boiler, for whom the great
majority of the Republicans of the county
have no use. In the meanwhile the pub |
lie is anxiously awaiting to hear from Mr..
Davis. He will come back at Presley in o
way that will make him think that all
the sheet lightning of the heavens has been
let loose.
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jackson Clubs, composed of Republicans
who will vote for Judge J. NJ. Jackson for
Congress, are the first straws which show
how strong the Democratic breezes are
blowing in the Fourth district. Such q
club has been formed at Psrkersburg, and
Others will he organized throughout the
district. Judge jackson will be elected
by an overwhelming majority. 10 the face
of certain defeat it is little wonder that
Republican Congressional timber is scarce.
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Mr.. A. V. Mcdonnell, of Burton, has
Just bsen through the Eastern Panhandle
looking after the nomination for Auditor He
saws: 1.-THE Democracy throughout the
eastern portion of this State are united and
harmC mons, a. they have not been for
wears. There is no factional quarrel to
endanger party victory. The Presidents
message and the position Of the party in
the House on the tariff question have
evoked unbouuded enthusiasm, and look
for large sccessions to the party strength
in that quarter. The farmers OF the State
know on which side their interests lie, and
they will protect them at the polls next
November"
MARTINS FERRY.
Mrs. B. F. Brady and Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Ford, of North Fifth street, return