The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-02-16

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In the Opera House at 10 A. N. Over 100
clubs were represented By the best men
in the State. The enthusiasm and unspi-
nifty, tho widespread interest, as indi-
Gated by the large attendance, the earnest
ness Of those present, the heartiuess Of
their responEss to the telling points made
by Mr.. W. P. Hubbard in bis address oi
welcome, by Col Swan, in his opening ad'
dress as Temporary Chairman, and by
President Foster, OF the National League,
all thCss were unmlstsksbls signs of a
peaceful revolution ut the polls in West
Virginia next November.
The choice OF Col. Swan, an ex.Confed.
crate, as Temporary Chairman, and oi
Gen. Flick, whose name is associated
with & famous measure, ss Permanent
Chairman, are in themselves significant.
The presence among the delegates oil life
long Democrats but recently converted
and Of Republican sons Of Democratic
aires, new voTors who cast their ballots
with the Republicans, speak volumes ol
prophecy for the coming contest.
Few conventions were ever SO numer'
ously attended in West Virginia. The
traina which arrived early yesterday
morning all brought additions TO the dele
cations in town. The scene In the Nc
Lure house while the badges were being
distributed and the delegates greeting old
friends or making new ones, was most ami
mated, and the streets wore holiday air
ali morning Ra the crowds ol delegates
with their ribbon badges moved here and
there.
IN THE HALL.
In the short time at the Committed
disposal, the interior Of the Opera House
had been very nicely decorated. A large
national flag was gracefully drspsd oyel
the middle Of the stage, another at tbs
back, and smaller asgs were profusaly
used on the wingB and across the pIoceni
um. Two lines OF red, white and blu
bunting decorated the gallery, with flag
grouped at each chandelier aud smaller
ones upon each pont.
The counties were prominently marked
With cards bsariug the names. Obi
county Wasso numerously represente d this
she had to take the "hay loft" aJ dele
gate iRCetlously named the balcony. Har
rison and Marshall counties occupiet
prominent positions on the PEasidentt
left near the stage; KauaWhS was on tht
extreme right in front. Wabster, Wyo
ming, Mcdowell and all the back counties
were assigned places, but as 1t turned on
la number were not represented. Tit
Kanawhs Valley men complained Of thl
want OF consideration shown by the O.
10. Railroad, which KEEP: down the attend
Rnce from the farther counties on It's line
As the delegates gathered in the hall
Kramer's band kept up q lively air. WheI
Capt. J. A. FAris and Capt. Dovene
marched In with the Logan Clubs pretty
banner Of blue satin with fno porlrai
Of Gen. Logan, the applause drowned the
music for moment.
Glanclng over the familiar faces OF thu
delegates, It WAS surprising how many o
the State leaders Of the party were pres
emit. l. was considerably after 10 o'clocl
when Vice President Bowers raped Of
the table and called the Convention Il
order.
TIE BALL OPENED.
He introduced Rev. DR.. J. T. Mcclure
pastor OF the United Presbyterian church
who opened the session with ierven
and impressive prayer, the delegates
standing.
Mr.. Bowers then presented Hon. W. P
Hubbard, who was greeted with hearty
applause, and in the progress OF his fell
ciGous address Of welcome he was ire
quently interrupted by applause, cheer
and cries oil "Good.n, His remarks wert
sloguent, thoughtful, eminently fitted 4
tho occasion and the gathering, Ha spoki
In substance 80 iolloWsi
MR. CHAIRMAN AND PILLOW DELIdLTIA: Tn
local committee ol ARRANGEMENTS have thought I
well that something should bs EAid 10 show th
pleasure that the city OF wheeling aud its Repub
licAn1 feel At your presence. The greeting thA
they extend 20 you Is not an empty form, nor
mere expression Of kindly feeling. We are glaI
that YOU have paused from your daily purSui1 GnL
met IN our midst We shah rejoice 10 old itIend
ships renewed, new iri0ndShlpl formed and In tn
pleasures oisoeil interconrse We are glad Iha
you have come, and We should be glad 10 have yot
stay always, except that We know you have some
thing 70 DO at homo In the Way oI mREinR WeS
ViEinlG Republican next November Hut COM
sometimes during the campaign and encourage ne