Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-29
The vote deYeloped strong Wilson feel.

! The vote developed strong WILSON leel-
ing. 1t was evident that there was ten
dency to break to the old leader from all
over the district, and q determined effort
would be made in his behalf. "We will
20 to Wilson on the third" said Henry
Zlliken, of Brooke, land Hancock will
do the same" 1t was understood that the
Gilmer delegation was prepared to make a
| desperate effort to secure his nomination,
and all knew what was coming, when
Spencer Collins took the floor. He made
a passionate appeal for the nomination Of
Wilson, then the dogs of war let loose.
The fun was begun ny VIM. Shafer, Of
Ohio, and it was lively for time,
though all were too good Democrats to
! carry a difference of opinion to an ex-
treme Mr.. Shafer, however, had it in
for Col Ben and his language was more
pointed than courteous. He said his name
had been sprung on this convention like it
had been done four years ago, and yet it
was said he was not candidate. He had
heard that Col. Wilson
HAD NOT SUPPORTED
Hon. Hans Good, and if 80 he should not
be nominated. He would not vote for q
renegade. The last expression produced a
storm of cries of disapprobat!on from all
over the hall, and it was some time before
the speaker could proceed. He concluded
with urging the convention to nominate
Col. johnson, and reiterated the charge
against Mr.. Wilson's party fealty.
Lee Vance, of the Clarksburg Netcs, was
on his feet in moment. He could not
he heard, but he advanced to the plat
form waving a letter in his hand. The
Chair announced above the confusion that
it was from Col. Ben Wilson, and in
reference to the charges repeated by
Shafer. Philo Kimberly objected to it's
being read, but tine Ohair decided that it
could be before the Convention, and it was
read by the secretary The letter was as
follows, and completely puts at rest the
false and malicious charges that have
been hurled against Col. Wilson:
WILSON'S LETTER.
PORTLAND, MAINE.
Dear Mr.. Horner:
am very much obliged for your kind
letter, which overlook me at this place
Yesterday. 1t was delayed, suppose, by
the recent heavy storms in the New Eng
land States regret not having met you
at Clarksburg. My time was 30 limited
that / could stay at home only two days.
Yes, know it was reported that opposed
Mr.. Good and Judge Brannon for Congress
aud that voted for Gen. Goff; also that
knitted the Democratic ticket two years
ago There is not one word of truth in
any one of these charges / never voted
for Gen. Golf for Congress, but
always voted for his opponent
/ never had On arrangement
with him (Goff) nor with any person for
him, by which was to aid or favor his
election, directly or indirectly. On the
contrary always spoke and voted against
him, as he always voted and spoke against
me, and his opposition to me was always
open and honorable, as was mine to him.
Two years ago / was earnestly and zeal
ously in favor of the election Of the whole
Democratic ticket, including the Honora-
BILE J. J. Davis, Mr.. Hurry and Mr.. Post.
| did all could to secure their election,
even to going home to cast my vote for
them.
My letter recently published in the
NetcS, explains why was not candidate.
am here on Government business and
NAV not return TO Washington for q week
or so. Weather very cold mp here.
Yours truly, BEN WILSON.
To F. N Hornr, Esq.
| ANOTHER DEMONSTRATION.
The reading of Col. Wilson's letter was
the signal for another enthusiastic demon
stration. Jones, of Ohio, then demanded
that his letter declining to be q candidate
be read. A voice why do they read the
letter if he is not csndidate?" was an
swered back by the Wilson men shoutinR
that il was the peoples demand. The con-
troversy was cut short by motion to con-
tinue the balloting, which carried. The
ballot showed, as was expected, heavy
Wilson gains, but the determined fight hsd
killed the effort at q stampede, and Col.
Ben's goose was cooked. An exciting scene
occurred in the Ohio county delegation
when an effort was made to throw it solid
10 Pendleton, which was opposed by the
johnson men. Following is the vote In