Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-06-09

A number Of prominent gentlemen, among
them MeSsrs J. c. Hearst and Robert
Earle, have been suggested for the place.
but it is too soon TO predict anything con
cerning them. / don't know how Mr. Glib
son feels, but l am certain the Democrats
Of Jefferson county would rejoice 10 see
him made Speaker Of the House 4 better
man could not be chosen Mr. Alexander
Parks has been prominently spoken Of for
State senator
What is the general situation in vour
county,
Democrats were never more harmonious
than no present / find better state Of
feeling among all parties There is a strong
and general desire that past differences be
I forgotten. and the party firmly cemented
| together A great deal, If not all of the
/ bitterness which existed few years ago,
has been wiped out, and the Democrats of
Jefferson are preparing 20 roll up q major
ity unprecedented for years Governor
Fleming's administration has been warmly
endorsed. SO far il has met the hearty APP
/ proval Of our people, and we anticipate
that 10 viii continue SO.1
HoN. WRIT FRENCH
/ Of Mercer county, talked entertainiugly Of
| that 0ld-time Democratic stronghold, in
which the colOred brethren from Virginia
I did such effective work for Gen. Gofi
and protection in l>SS. He said: 1T has
been the rule for Republicans papers 20 AS
/ sumo that the increase lu population in
our section. due 10 the rapid railroad and
coal developments, would make il
Republican. As matter of
| fact outside of the negroes
employed by a few Republican mine
bosses, the increase in population has been
| almost entirely Democratic. The town Of
D hug IA "A 2 ion q 2
/ Four years ago there was scarcely a soul
there II is railroad town. The people
are largely white and three-fourths Of them
are Democrats. Few of them voted two
years ago, because few were legal resi-
dents. but they will vote this year. and
their votes will show that Mercer county
is far from lost TO Democracy. The
/ Democrats are aroused and will
have a thorough organization. The lack
Of that was one great cause of our loss in
\ lSSS. There was also fierce fight in the
judicial district in that year. Two Demo
Gratis were candidates for Judge. and every
thing else was lost sight Of. As a result
I the Republican mine bosses were able 10
perfect and execute one of the most dis
graceful plans for dcbauching the ballot
ever conceived in West Virginia. We
have no local fights this year The Demo
Gratis are down 10 business, and quite diff
| ferent news viii come from Mercer from
that in -
LEGISLATIVE AND CONGRESSIONAL FIGHTS
"Whom will the Mercer Democrats nomi-
nate for the LEGISLATURE
"Drs. Bee and Carr, both well known
and popular men. are spoken of. Either
Will make "a strong race. K G.. MeadOr
will probably be the Republican candidate.
The Farmers Alliance has strong hold on
our people. and I think the agitation il is
causing will be helpful 10 our party. II
viii figure very largely in making the
choice Of party nominees.
What DO YOU think Of the Congressional
fight in the Third district"
80 far as 1 can learn, the race Will be
very close between Gov. Wilson and Con
/ gressman Anderson for the Democratic
nomination / believe that Wilson will
carry Raleigh and Logan counties, aud will
have a large share of the delegates from
Monroe and Summers. Concerning the
other counties I am not so well III
formed In Mercer both gentlemen
have warm friends, but either Of them will
receive lOyal support. Gov. Wilson's cam
paicuing has had a good effect in the dis
trict, and think the able manner in which
he has handled the tariff question has
made us many votes. On "a fair fight. | be-
heve the district is safely Democratic.
l IL Will be seen from the above express
siOns that there is no small reason for con
I idence and enthusiasm among the Demo
Gratis OF West Virginia. The party is ac-
tive i'm every section Of the State.
There is greater degree Of unity and
harmony The people are aroused on the
tissues Of the day. The vital principles Of
Democracy have tirmer hold on them than
ever before. With strong organization
victory seems assured.