Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-01-09
ALL OUT FOR BLOOD.
OHIO's SENATORIAL BATTLE WAGBD WITH
PIERCE INTENSITY.
The Last Strokes Of the Conflict Put in Last Night
Figures Show Brics in the Lsad-kc-
kahOn Gaining the
Republican Choice.

COLUMBUS, o., January s. The Ssna
torship canvass was waged with earnest
ness to-day, and each candidate is losing
no time in winning votes in the CLOSING
hours. Messrs. Brice, MeMahon and
Thomas were out early and spent theil
time in the lobby of the hotel mipglinl
with the crowds. The close of the contest
will be welcomed on sll hands. There ii
q rumor that the opposition to Brice vii
make a final effort tonight. Judge
Blandip, Martin A. Foran, V. P. Kline
and others, Of Cleveland, in connection
with the anti-Brice men here, are trying
to form a combination 10 unite the field
against Brice. BlaDdin thinks there is 6
chance to defeat Brice. Mr.. Brice's man.
ayers did not seem to be the least disturbed
by the arrival of the Cleveland gentlemen,
but were satisfied and confident. McMs-
hon thinks the prospects look brighter,
while Mr.. Thomas appears serene and con-
tent over the outlook.
FIGURES FROM THE FRAY.
The indications are that Mr.. Brice has q
lead which he will hold. The latest poll,
which is largely guess work, places the
vote as follows: S. F. Hunt, 2; John Nc
Mahou, IA; O. s. Brice, 80; John McSwee-
ney, .; J. G.. Warwick, l; Geo. E. Seney,
2; Judge Milton. /; James z. Neal, 2;
John II. Thomss, 13; O. W. Baker, g;
Thos. E. Powell, 1; J. Mclean, l.; Frank
Hurd, /; Geo. W. Geddes, 1.
McMahon is rapidly gaining and his
strength is coming largely from the Thorn
as contingent. Mr.. Thomas friends are
gradually leaving him, and be is practi.
cslly out of the contest, leaving Brice and
McMahon as the leading contestants. The
latter is still confident that he will be the
caucus nominee. Hon. Ohas. H. Baker,
of Cincinnati, has quite following, and
is very popular with the Democratic mem
bers. Should q compromise candidate be
required it will probably be Baker or
Neal.
CLEAN SWEEP FOR FOSTER.
A careful canvass Of the Republican
members shows that at least 45, and per-
haps so of them, ont Of total Of II, be-
lieve that Foster should receive the empty
compliment. Both Mckinley and Fora
ker have friends, however, and if either
really desired to make fight for the honor
be could cause considerable trouble.
A prominent Republican who had a con-
versation with Mr.. Foster few days ago,
tells that the Ex-Governor has about given
up all hope of ever being Senator from
Ohio, and thinks that his chance is gone.
He says that he did all be could to bring
about the election of Republican Legis-
lature this time, and having failed. be will
never try il again. In fact, If he secures
the Republican nomination, aad thus a
partial vindicatioD, he will probably retire
permanently from politics.
AN ASSAULT ON BRICE.
COLUMBUS, January 8.-AmoDg the
developments of tonight is an address
prepared by Judge Blandin, Of Cleveland,
and addressed to members Of the Legisla'
ture calling upon them not to elect mar
to the Senate who is identified with cor
porations. The appeal is signed by A. w
Thurman, H. ]. Booth, Irvine DUNCAN
and Judge Blandin. The address was late
in preparation.