Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-03

tween you ana myself as cano1uates ior
Governor. lam pleased to hear that You
have concluded to remsiu here to-day,
and / trust we can arrange for q joint
discussion during the afternoon where
our fellow citizens from ths country, from
Randolph, Barbour, Upshur and Tucker,
now here and on their way, can be resent.
The hour suggested by you p. m, will
accommodate but q small portion Of the
people, and besides my arrangements are
made 10 leave Beverly early this evening
and travel some distance in order to make
the point where my next appointment is
Franklin, in Pendleton county. Advise
me please as soon a. soon as possible If the
arrangements can be made.
Most truly,
N. GoFF.
BEVERLY, W. VA, October 1.
C.. F. Scott, Chairman Executive Committee:
DEAR SIR: Replying to your favor Of
this da'e, stating that you have been un-
able to ste Gov-rncr Wilson concerning
ths prop si'i"n for joint discussion con-
t4iafd in my former letter, between Judge
Fleming and General Goff, this afternoon,
I hnpe hat you will be able to give def
mite reply immediat ly. Gov. Will on
will no doubt sorrender sny Of his sup
posed claims, to speak to-day, to Judge
Fleming, as in common courtesy to him
he should do. Yours resp ctfu ly,
s. L. BAKEB,
Chairman.
JUDGE FLEMING IS AFTER GoFF.
BEVERLY, W. VA, October l.
Hon. T. W. Wilson:
DEAR SIR: have been shown Letter
written by the Chairman Of the Repobli-
can Executive Commit es to the Chairman
OF the Democ attic Executive Committee,
in which it is srggested that in lieu ofyour
having joint discussi IN with Gt n Goff, ss
adverti, ed, that Ike your place in the
discussion. Before fsirIpg of the letter or
their purpose to challenge me had placed
in tt e chairman's hands communication
addIe sed TO Gen. Goff requesting that he
discuss with me tonight, TO which have
no reply as yet. Are You willing 10 forego
your appointment and let me have your
timer l would greatly appreciate your
kindness in so doing.
Very truly,
A. B. FLEMING.
WILSON REFUSES TO YIELD TO FLEMING
BEVERLY, W. Va, October /.
Hon A. B Fleming:
DEAR SIR:-I am Just in receipt Of yours
of this date, expressing desire to take my
place in the joint discussion advertised for
the past several weeks to take place here
to-day between Hon. Nathan Goff and my
self. / should be glad to accommodate
you in this ms tier, but considering that the
people through this region eIpsct joint
discussion between rs, can bat regard 1t
nv duty to meet their expectations.
Very respectfully,
E. w. WILSON.
FLEMING WILL SEE GoFF AGAIN.
BEVERLY, W. VA, October l.
Hon. ~ Gof:
DRAR SIR:-I have your favor, handed
me by Mr.. Russell. regret that Gov
ernor Wilson is not willing to give up his
appointment here 80 that we may have
JOINT discussion this afternoon. / must
therefore call your attention to my COM
munication of this morning, and renew
my offer to meet you in joint discussion at
o. LII, as therein statsd.
Very truly,
A. b. FLEMING.
GOV. WILSON HAS A SHE AT THE LITTLE
GENERAL.
BEVERLY, w. VA, October l.
Hon. NJ Gof:
DEAR SIR:-For weeks you and have
been announced to speak here to-day and
discuss jointly the political issues. /
understand from q communication Of this
date from s. L. Baker, Chairman of Re
publican Executive Committee, to O. P.
Scott, Chairman Of Democratic Executive
Committee, that such discussion is now
refused and the suggestion made that Hon.
A. B Fleming fill my appointment. Con-
the foregoing facts address you
personally. was invited here on behalf
of the Democrats and you on behalf of
the Republicans to address the people;
this is not the appointment of Judge
Fleming, but my appointment. l am
here and You are here. shall address
the people at p. M, and shall expect
you to meet me or decline. Please an
swer. Very respectively,
E. w. WILSON.
FORCED TO ACCEPT. -