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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-07-16
THE DEMOCRATS OF MARION

Select Their Delegates to the Several
Conventions.
specsa, Tslecran 10 lss Register.
MANNINGToN, w. VA, July 15.-Pur-
suant to q call of the Democratic Execu-
tive Committee of Marion county, the
Democrats of Warrington district met
yesterday in this town for the purpose of
selecting delegates to the State, Congress
sional, Senatorial and Judicial Conven-
tions, and organized by electing Hon. A.
W. Knots chairman, and O. A. Snod-
grass and E J. Thomas secretaries.
The names of the persons selected to the
various conventions are:
To the State Conventional. W. Knots,
O. A. Snodgrass, E ]. Thomas, John
Blackshere, w. B. Sine, j. r Shaver, ].
z. darlington, ]. L. Erwin, w. T.
Morris, T. NJ. Calvert, DR.. p E. Sherman,
Abe Hess. Frank May, John Kennedy, C.
E Wells, E. L. Thomas, Ed. Jones, AL.
Prichard, Aaron Furbee, ]. n. Tetrick
and Isaac Talkington.
To the Congressional Convention
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THOUSANDS OF BOLTERS.

Interviews with 400 Voters In Thirty-six
Counties of acknowledgement Repub-
ncsn Detection.
CHICAGO, July 15,-Eight pages of yes
terday's issue of the Times were devoted
to brief interviews with thousands of yot-
ers in nine Western States. Thirty-six
counties and nssrly 400 voters, comprising
nearly all classes, were represented in the
canvass of Indiana, and the result is sum-
mariZsd rs follows:
It appears to be clear that General Hsr-
rison has no great personal strength. More
than one Democrat says that he thinks,
"as Blue Jeans beat Harrison so bad in
1876, Cleveland will not have any trouble
in doing it in 1888" An occasional old
soldier is found who greatly admires the
Republican candidate, bat among Repub-
licans generally he appears to lack popu-
larity.
'T viii not vote for General Harrison, {"
says Alfred Jones (Rsp. retired merchant
of Dayiess county. my reasons are that
he is too aristocratic and un-American, and
he isa cold, selfsh, disagreeable man"
81 Will not vote for Harrison" says
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Morton and Mormonism.

ST. LOUIS, July 15.-The Republic pub
fishes the following letter:
LEXINGTON, Mo, July 10.-Soon after
the completion of the Union Pacific rail-
road had an interesting interview with
Prophet Brigham Young in his own house
in Salt Lake City. He told me that he
Inherited his strong religious bent from
his maternal grandfather, one Abuer Nor
ton of Vermont. That the said grand
father had his own (Norton'sl ideas on re-
ligion, and could not subscribe to any OF
the existing creeds, but had family pray
ers every day and instructed his family
in the Morton creed. Is not Levi P.
Morton of Vermont q kinsman of the
prophet Brigham? If so, what will be his
attitude on the Mormon question:
GEORGE WILSON.
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BRAXTON DEMOCRATS
Hold Large Convention to Select Dele
gates-The Judgeship.

Hold q Large Convention to Select Dele
gates-The Judgeship.
Special Telegram 10 The Register.
BRAXToN. G. H., w. VA, July l5.-
About 1000 Democrats assembled at this
place to-day for the purpose Of holding a
convention to send delegates to the State,
Judicial, Congressional and Senatorial
conventions. For the past two months
there has been quite spirited contest
going on between the friends of w. G.
Bennett and G. G. Higginbothau, candi-
dates for nomination for Judge of this
circuit. In the convention the fight
was on that alone. Each side
claimed a majority, and each put up
candidate for chairman, but before the
vote was fully taken Msjor w. ID. Rollin-
son, the Bennett candidate, withdrew, and
on his motion F. J. Baxter, the Higgin-
botham candidate, was elected permanent
chairman by acclamatiou. A resolution
was introduced by the Bennett side that
the convention be divided by districts, and
that each district select its delegates to
each of the conventions. A substi-
tute was offered by the other
side that the chairman appoint
committees to select such delegates, bat be-
fore the vote was had on the substitute 1t
was withdrawn, and an amendment offered
to the original resolution to the effect that
delegates to ell except the Judicial Conven-
:ion be selected by districts, and that the
matter of the Jndgeship be settled by pri-
mary election. Pending this amendment,
the Convention was declared adjourned,
amidst considerable excitement. John
White was then called to the Chair and
a large majority of the convention
proceeded to business, and elected dele
gates to the various conventions for which
the call was made, and in this convention
some of Higginbothsm's friends partici-
pated. immediately after meeting OF
the county executive committee was
called, but was adjourned until next Sat-
urday, when some action will be taken in
the matter -. e.
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Captain Sylvester Barnard Rep. }, of Nor
gan county. 'I concede his ability, but
he is of cold -blooded nature, and will
never be popular with the masses Of the
people"
"I would cheerfully walk twenty miles
to vote for Blaine" says ex-Postmaster
Charles j. Hovey rep J, Of Posey county,
''but would dislike to walk three steps to
vote for Harrison"
"I have voted for every Republican
candidate for President" says Wesley g..
Brown (Rep. merchant, Of Tippecanoe
county, "but Harrison is the bitterest pill
in the box"
Such exp: essions from different quarters
seem to leave no doubt that Harrison Is
not personally popular man.
The "labor vote" appears to be almost
solid against Harrison, partly on per rsonal
grounds, based upon the theory that he Is
an "aristocrat," but chiefly because OF
the platform upon which he stands, which
the laboring man is coming to fiud is op-
posed to his interests The free
whisky plank of the Republican platform
is evidently driving from Harrison on
moral grounds many lifelong Rsputli-
cans.
81 condemn the free whisky and tobacco
platform, but Just how / will vote l will
not say" says the Rev. Mr.. Neal, Repub-
lican, Methodist minister of Upton county
81 am free to say that / am not satisfied
with the course of my party on the tenn
perance question, and have objections to
the present platform"
"I have not made up my mind whether
can support this ticket" says the Rev.
E. F. Hasty, of Noble county, Methodist
clergyman. ''Iu 1884 / voted for James
G.. Blaine, but this year / will be found a
consisten. and outspoken Prohibitionlst.
"You can depend upon it that the Pro-
hibitionists will take an active part In this
says the Rev. W. N. Bell, OF
Noble county, Baptist clergyman.
81 am, and have always been, q Repub-
lican in principle, but cannot indorse the
platform of that party this year. l am
opposed to high protection and to the
liquor plank, and being we'll satisfied
with President Cieveland's course in the
last three years and half, and the Demo-
cratic platform coming nearer my ideas In
the particulars mentioned, and nearer
Republican principles as laid down and
followed by the old leaders or that party.
I shall vote the Democratic ticket this
fall" says the Rev. DIR. Schaaf, OF Hunt
ington county, clergyman Of the Ger
man Reformed Church.
Among the farmers the revolt against
the Republican party because of its high
protection and free whisky platform is
evidently widespread. Many Democrats
use such expressions as this: Republican
farmers in our neighborhood tell me pri-
vately they are through with the high tax
snd free whisky party and will vote for
Cleveland" What is more important, Re-
publican farmers are found who come out
and saw this openly.
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MONEY TALKS.
A sedsiia Man Offers to Bet s20,0 o
Cleveland.

A Sedalis Man Offers to Bet $4,000 on
Cleveland.
SEDALIA, Mo, July 15.-Quite sensa.
tion was caused in political circles this
morning by the publication of the follow.
ing card in the local columns of the Demo
crat, sigued by John O. O'Keefs, No. 1O72
Union avenue, Kansas City, Mo-:
Editor Democrat: may say for me,
through the columns of your paper, that ]
am ready and willing TO bet $40, 900, or
any part thereof, that Cleveland and
Thurman will be elected President and
Vice President of the United States il
they live until November 6. This is not
wind. / mean business. Anyone that
wants to take the whole or part of this
amount can put up at the First National
bank Of ssdslis, Mo-, or with Mr.. ]. T.
Thompson, and my money will be ready"
Mr.. O'Keefe is wealthy. and former
resident of this city. In 1894 he bet heav-
lily on Cleveland, and his winnings amount
ed to more than $8, 600.
The Republicans are not hunting bets
this year in Sedalia, and not one of the
leaders will risk dollar on the Republi-
can candidates unless big odds are given
them.
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Hvde Park Meetiu1,

LONDON, July 15.-Five thousand per-
sons assembled in hyde Park to-day to
take action with reference to the imprison-
ment of Mr.. Dillon and death Of Mr.. John
Vaudeville. Resolutions were adopted pro-
testing against the course of the Govern
ment in the case Of Mr.. Dillon, and de-
claring that the death of Mr.. Vaudeville
was due to the ill-treatment he received
while in prison,
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GENERAL BOULANGER is doing toleTably
well and has no fears for his recovery.


Ratlfying Cleveland and Thurman.
Spsril TJiSgrGR 70 ne RsJiStCT.
CHARLESTON, W. VA, July 15.-The
Democrats of this city met on toe public
landing last evening end ratified the nom
ination Of Cleveland and Thurman. The
speakers were Secretary of State H. 81
Walker, who electrified the large crowd
with his elOquencs. Mr.. Walker is .
strong Democrat, and expressed himself
proud that he could s.snd by and defend
such man ss Cleveland. His views are
those expressed by the President in his
message. The large audience applauded
Mr.. Walker frequently. He spoke in his
happiest vein The other speaker was
Gen. Watts, who made a strong speech in
favor OF the Democratic party and its
principals.
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Political News.
Snfcinl Tklenrnna 10 The ReQiSr.


PAEKERsBURG, W. Va, July 15.-The
Democratic Judicial Convention for this
Circuit has been called to meet here on
the oath Of July. The proceedings will
doubtless be short, as it is generally un-
derstood that Captain James G. Mcclure
has the nomination securely fixed and will
90 through with whirl.
On the 3lst Of July in addition to the
Congressional and State conventions of the
Prohibitionists here the Labor party will
hold County Congressional conventions.
s. Il. Piersol, candidate for Governor, pre-
diets that the Labor State ticket will poll
%. 600 votes in the State.
The Republican State convention call
has been issned by Chairman Cowden. The
convention meets in Charleston, August
the 22d. Chairman Cowden suggests that
four of the presidential electors be selected
by the Congressional convention and only
two by the State convention. Heretofore
the State convention selected them all.
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Drop of a Trapeze Performer.

CHARLESTON, w. VA, July 15.-Enoch
Carwither, tight-rope walker and trapeze
performer with Payne's Pavilion Circus,
who has been visiting his home at this city
since Tuesday, last night, while practicine
on his trapess bar, lost hia hold and fell ia
the ground, distance Of about twenty
feet. He struck on his side and received
serious internal injuries, besides cutting
his face and knocking out several teeth.
He will probably be confined to his bed
several weeks.
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Six Parsons Drowned.

CHICAGO, July 15.-A special from Fort
Smith, Ark, says: Six persons-three
men and three women-were drowned
while crossing the Arkansas river, near
this city, to-day. Their names were John
Logan, Jesse Morris, Tom David, Sallie
jackson, Mary PATHS and Carrie Davis.
The party had been attending dance and
were on their way home. When in the
middle OF the stream the boat upset. The
bodies have not been recovered.
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The Flint elias. Workers Adjourn.

Spsrtd TslegrJB 10 ths Register.
CANTON, o., July 15.-The National
Union of Flint Glass Workers Conven-
tiOu continued in session until a late hour
last night. The last important business
before adjournment was the appointment
OF committee OF six, which left this even
my for Pittsburg, where they will meet
the glass manufacturers of prescription
ware Of that city and present to them the
new scale OF prices adopted and adjust sew
erAl matters in dispute. The convention
then adjourned to meet July next year st
BeIlaire, o. Corning, N. Y, was the
choice Of many delegates, but they were
o1tyOted.
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Oua,,, Selection Please. the Party.

TITUsvILLE, PA, July 15.-The selec-
ton ex-senator Quay for craftsmanship Of
the National Republican Committee has
raised the enthusiasm Of the party here to
o high pitch. W. H. Andrews, of this
place, successor Of Cooper as Chairman OF
the State Republican Committee, and who
holds intimate political relations with the
Senator, says that Quay is at home in or
ganizipg and running a political cam
psign and using the right argument in the
right place. He has election returns at
his fiugers ends and understands all phases
of public questions; is level-headed, cool,
sagacious, seldom mistaken is his esti-
mates Of men and the drift Of public
sentiment. Mr.. Andrews says he feels
that Quay's selection means Republican
national victory.
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Through the Heart.

CHICAGO, July 15-Robert Brazel, the
colored valet of Pike Barnes, the we'll
known jockey, this afternoon shot and in
stantly killed Andrew Bond, notorious
colored man, in South Side saloon. Bra
eel and Barnes were engaged in game OF
pool when Bond entered the saloon under
the influence Of liquor. He invited the
Jockey to drink, and when he refused,
struck him. Brszel interfered, scutfis
took place and Bond dropped dead with
bullet through his heart. Brazsl at once
surrendered himself to the police.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-07-16

THE colorei men will hold a political
convention in In lisuapolis shortly aud the
Republican managers are terribly worried
about it, for a few thousand colOred voters
could throw b tn Oaio and Indiana to the
Democrats The Republicans will roll a
"barrel" into Indianapolis, it is said, in
charge OF FRED DOUGLASS, and attempt to
capture the convention by their usual
methods. They will fail signaliy.
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Gen. Boulanger Improving.

PARIS, July 15.-Gen. Boulanger was
able to rise last evening and passed good
night. To-day his neck is somewhat
swollen, and there is a slight congestion at
the base. He has no fears.
Hardly five hundred persons assembled
last evening in the place De La Concorde,
in response to the call for a Boulangist
demonstration. Ten of those who did ap-
pear, were arrested, including NJ. Resnsrd,
the editor of Gen. Boulanger's paper. the
HeSse.
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Thos, T.. RamaCe Dead,

Special telegram 10 the Register.
CLARKsBURG, w. VA, July 15.-This
morning Thomas E. Ramsge, Esq, died
Unexpectedly in this city. For some while
he has been nervously Frustrated. He was
o graduate of our university and an excel
lent Office lawyer. So popular was he that
twice he defeated F. A. Robinson, the Re-
publican candidate for the offics of clerk
of the Circuit Court of this county. He is
said to have made the best clerk in the
State. Many friends and relatives are
among the bereaved. They have the sym-
pathy of the community in SO sad an aiflic'
ton.
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M. p. Amiss Dead.

PARKERsBURG, July 15.-This morn
ing NJ. P. Amiss died after linger-
ing illness at his residence in th is
city. He was about rs years Of age, aud
an old and highly respected citizen. For
years he was one of the prominent attor-
neys of the Wood county bar, and in
early life amsssed large wealth. He came
here with his family from Shenandoah
Valley, Virginia, generation ago.
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THE Democratic demonstration at Indian
apolis Saturday night oyertDps anything
in the poG,icll line that has trAuspirsd
yet. The Democrats surprised themselves
aud dismayed the Republicans at the
home of HARRISON. The majority o.
those who participated were worEiugneu
who know all about the Republican can
didate, for they are his fellow townsmen.
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,s..-,.,,a,. C.n,.nniaJ,

MARIETTA, o, July 15.-The great
centennial celebration opened auspicious'
ly to-day, favored with delightful
weather. Great numbers were II
attendance upon the opening
At the opening OF the celebration in Cen
tennial Hall Gov. Foraker presided. The
day was given up to religious observances.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-07-16

THE Chicago Times has been interview
ing thousands of voters throughout the
west. Among tnem are 100 interviewed
in thirty-slx counties OF Indiana. In an
other coumo W. present briet summary
of dozen or so cf the prominent Rspub-
licaps, among the latter who will not sup
port HARRISON, either on his own ac-
count or on acc unt OF the platform on
which he stands. The Republican bOlters
in the west this year will run into the
tens OF thousands.
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Richie Democrats.

HARRIsvILLE, W. VA, July 15.-Over
three hundred delegates participated in
the Democratic convention here yesterday.
The only contest was over the delegates to
the Congressional convention. This was
settled by giving Jackson six and one-hali
and Hosg six and one-half, though the
Hogg men were in the majority. R. S.
Blair was endorsed for Attorney General
and NJ. K. Duty for State Superintendent
of Free Schools. An executive committee
was selected, with Greed Collins for chair
man.
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A Generous Contributor.

Special 7tieordm 10 ne he0tStsr.
CHARLEsTowN, W. VA, July 15.-
Colonel Charles B. Rouse, native Of
Jefferson county, w. Va, but now a mil.
lionaire clothier of Broadway, New York
city, has donated $50 to the Jefferson
Guards, a military company recently Or
ganized here. He also presented $50 to
the Independent Fire Company, having
been elected an honorary member Of each
nroanizatinn
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The Train started,

NFNSse@ Ac-egTlHl 70 ne hCgtGer.
SrEUBESyILLE, o., July 15.-Shortly
before noon to-day, Mrs. Anthony BrOgan,
aged ~ years, who was returning home
from church, attempted to crawl under a
freight train on the Cleveland and Pitts
9arg, standing at Bustard's coal shaft
ne train started aud she was crushed so
badly that she died almost instantly.
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indoors all day and did not attend church.
Although still under the Doctors care,
the General expressed the hope this even
ing that by tomorrow he should feel 90
fully recovered from bis indisposition %
to be no longer considered by his family
and friends q sick man. Mrs. Harrison
has also recovered very largely from the
fatigue of last week and her illness of yes
tardav
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Collision of Freight Trains.

AsHEvILLE, N. c., July 1.-two
freight trains collided on the Western
North Carolina road, near this place, this
morning, wrecking both engines and
smashing up number of cars. A negro
brakeman was killed and five persons
wounded though not seriously.
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Gem. H.rri,on,s Indispositiou,

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, July 15-Gep.
Harrison and his family passed q very
quiet Sabbath within doors. The General
rose at his accustomed hour this morn
ing. feeling much better than yesterday.
On the advice of his physician he remained
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LIT workioguel read in another COL
umu the horrible story of contract Euro
psau pauper labor that is imported IN
filthy herds like cattle into this country
70 he f,rmed on. at s. and SO month.
This recital of disgusting facts deals with
only one Of the numerous contractors"
who deal in human flesh and blood,
and this oas Is q very small ooe
The American workman, who buYs
all his nec9sslriss in highly protec-
ted market aud sells his labor, which is
all he has, in an open market in competi-
tiou with s. aud so month paupers
from Europe, will look long way for has
protection under the enormous tariff.
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Sheridan's Condition.

MoNoUITr, MASS, July Is, sP. NJ
Gen. Sheridan passed very comfortable
night sleeping quietly nearly the entire
time. He had good day.
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The Republicans have been claiming
that Ex-Governor CURTIN, Of Pennsylvs-
MIA, was a "dopper" and would vote for
HARRISON. The Governor has been in
terviewsd, and says he will vote for and
support CLEVELAND and THURMAN "cleaT
through" Ran down these "hoppsrs"
the Republicans talk about occasionally
and you will find either good Democrat
who has been miSIepresented or else a sore
head who was more than strongly suspect
Ell of not vo.ing for CLEVELAND in 'Si.
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Onand Boiler works DESTROYED.

NEW YORK, July 15-A FIRE in Brook
lyn, IN Miller & CO. oil works this morn
ing did Sl,O,OO0i dampsgs to that CON-
psny Ii spread to the boiler works Of
christopher SIG Cunningham, al dining, doing
$4,000 damage.
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Mr. JOHN c. O'KEEFE, o. Kansas City,
publishes a card offering to bet $50, 900 on
the el,c'ion Of CLEVELAND and THUR
MAN. No takers up to date.
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RauSalr's Csndition.

WASHINGTON, July 15ICMr. Randall's
condition is better, and he has regained
some of the strength lost by him on Fri
dau
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NEWS AND COMMENT.
THE WEATHER.

To, West Virginia, Western Pennsylvania and
Ohio. Warmer, fair weather, WINGS OeeoiihAns
ami hcasteTly.
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Special 2aqUu1 = ~ kc1>a6.
PARKKsssURa, W. VA, July Eye
terdsy nsrning ths ssidsscs Of 7. Hil-
dnre. st Heokisgpsrt. osia, vish IN IL
contsnt., NJ tpEally destreyA b. hsa
supposedly ftsn . dafsetiys fsa InGnl.
anes partkA
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Giyef an Audience with the Queen.
HoRsroRD,s ACID PHOSPHATE.

London, July 15.-The Queen TO-DAY
gave an audience to Morrell Mackenzie.
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WHAT Is more attractive than q pretty
- ;see with fresh, bright eomplexionf For
muse Pozzoni's Powder.
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II You Are Nervous.
and carl AZ s,eep trv IL