Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-02
THE THIRD PARTY.
PROHIBITIONISTS PUT UP A MUNICIPAL
TICKET.
Noah Beck al the Hsad-The Other Officers That
Will POss-Tbs Business Of the Con-
ysItion in Detail.

Noah Beck at the Hsad-Ths Other Officers That
Will Poss-Ths Business Of the Con-
vsHhOn in Detail.
For Mayor-Noah w. Beck; City Ser
geant-Joseph Jackson: City Clerk-F.
II. Cartwright; Wharf Master-Andrew
McElroy.
CoUNCILMEN.
First Ward
Second ward-T. J. Cartwright; First
Branch, Robert Mossburg, Charles Ra-
der, Second Branch.
Third ward-Alex. Morrison, First
Branch: Charles T. Reed, William Moss
burg, Second Branch.
Fourth ward-Daniel Lukehart, First
Branch: Jackson Vaughn, j. II. Fever
ly, Philip p. Dowden, Second Branch.
Fifth ward-Matthew Marsh, First
Branch; George Miller, Edward A.
Toner, V. Giesey, Second Branch.
Sixth ward-A. j. McNash. First
Branch: Sewell Hogue, c. w. Rice, j.
NJ. Dowler, Wilson Allen. William Gle
sey, Second Branch.
Seventh wards. G. Naylor, First
Branch; Charles Nichols, ). q. Beall,
Samuel Faris. Second Branch.
Eighth ward-William Cunningham,
FIRST Branch. VIM. ii. Mahan, Robert
Cowan, VIM. Shaw, Samuel McCluskey,
Second Branch.
This was the ticket placed in the field
yesterday afternoon by the Prohibition
lists AT their convention in McLain's
Hall. The time of opening the meeting
was called for half past two, but some
of the chief workers were tardy In ar
irving, and it was after three o'clock
before the business began. There were
about thirty persons present, including
several members OF the Law and Order
Society and one member OF the Saliva
tion Army. Two pastors were present,
Reys. +. n. Lynch and VIM. q. Rihel-
daffer
The meeting was called to order by
Thomas j. Cartwright, and on motion
OF ID. w. Martin, Frank A. Taylor, edi-
tor OF the Quest, was made chairman OF
the Convention. Upon assuming the
chair he called upon j. NJ. Dowler to
open the proceedings with prayer, after
which Chairman Taylor made his open
ing speech. in which he dwelt at some
length upon the iniquities of Wheeling,
saying that we have everything that Is
vile and degrading under our city gov
eminent. This state OF affairs exists IN
all large cities where the government Is
controlled by one or the other OF the
old parties. Mr.. Taylor wound up his
remarks by saying that he intended by
the help of God to produce revolution
in this city, and that the only thing to
do in the campaign is to nominate a
straight third party prohibition ticket.
On motion Of Mr.. Martin, who, by the
way, seemed to manipulate a good deal
of the machinery of the convention, II
committee OF three was appointed on
resolutions, consisting of j. NJ. Clous-
ton, 5. II. Wills and f. A. Watkins.
While the committee adjourned 10
prepare the resolutions, j. NJ. DOwler
filled in the time with long speech in
about the same line of argument as
adopted by Chairman Taylor. At the
close of Mr.. Dowler's remorks, Revs.
Lynch and Riheldaffer were called upon,
but declined to make any remarks. The
Committee on Resolutions then returned,
and Mr.. Watkins, as chairman, read
them, as follows:
WEREAs, We, the PrOhibtionists of
Wheeling, assembled in convention at Nc
Lain's Hall, on this first day of January,
81, tl.af I'm, nf
city, and the open, deliberate preparation
of crime. together with the willful and un-
restrained violation OF Sabbath aud other
laws in this city, attributable to the domi-
nance of the "Liqnor Traffic, tolerated
and perpetuated by both old parties, and
realizing from the past history OF SAID
Traffic that we have nothing to expect
from it but bitter opposition to the enforce
ment of any Law that would tend TO
make our city better, and recognizing the
existence of the saloon in our midst, us det-
rimental to our interests as citizens, econo-
mically, socially and morally.
Resolred, That we place in the field for
city election full, uncompromising prohi-
bition ticket.
Resolred, That the candidates are pledged,
II elected. to enforce the statutory laws,
prevent the saloons from selling during
illegal hours, and from selling to minors;
to close up all the gambling shops now
running without interference from the par.
w in powerl, and that we will close every
house of prostitution that is now democrat
izing so many Of our young men; and will,
as far az possible. prevent the issuing OF
any license for the sale and manufacture OF
intoxicating drinks.
Resolred, That we favor such legislation
that will guarantee to the laboring classes
l Al -;pbt in has
struggle for life and in the just and salts
factory arrangement OF all difficulties aris-
ing between capital and labor.
ResOlred. That we extend an invitation 10
all good citizens DESTROYS of reform, and the
establishment of better government, 10
co operate with us and heipus elect our full
ticket
The report was accepted. II was then
moved that they proceed with the nom
nation of the city ticket, aud Frank
Cartwright suggested that rs PrOhibi-
tionists are looked upon as cranks, that
we be little cranky in getting mp our
city ticket, that we commence with the
nomination of wharfmaster first, and go
all through the ticket up to the Mayor.
Mr.. Martin frowned seriously on this
plan, and a discussion followed. A vote
was finally taken on the matter, and Mr..
Cartwrght's motion to begin on
the ticket upside down was lost
by vote Of II to IA. On motion OF
Mr.. Martin the convention then pro-
ceeded to the nomination for Mayor.
The vote was by ballot and Noah w.
Beck got there with q votes, against one
for Thomas j. Cartwright and one for
Alex. Morrison Just prior to the bal
lotlng Messrs. Beck and Cartwright
practically declined to serve, but 1t
seemed to have little effect on the
convention. Mr.. Beck's nomination
was afterward made unanimous.
+. A. Watkins then jamped up and
placed the nau,e OF II. ". Martin, the
former president OF the Law and Order
League, in the field for City Sergeant,
Mr.. bowler put forth Joseph jackson,
of the sisth yaFd, and tho latter was
nominated by vote of Is against II ~
Martin,
A. j; MeNa'H and f. T. Cartrlght
wero . names proposed for City Clerk,
but the former declined the honor, and
the nomination OF Of Mr. Cartwright
was made by reclamation.
Mr.. +. Giesey was mention for Wharf
Master. but he said he was figuring on
some other position, and Andy McElroy