Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-26
POLITICAL CLUBS.
WELL ATTENDED MEETINGS OF DIFFERENT
ORGANIZATIONS LAST NIGHT.
The Fourth Ward Democrats Form a Cluh-Or-
gaaizld9a Of Centre District Democrats
Other Club Meetings.

[. The Democrats of the Fourth ward
held meeting last night In Bishops
HALL on Eighteenth street, for the pur-
nose OF forming campaign clue.
There was q large attendance. COun-
Gilman j. Wilson White called the meet
ing 10 order, and Hon. VIM. g. Handlan
acted as chairman. Col. Robert White
was introduced, and made one Of his
characteristic speeches. stirring up con-
siderable enthusiasm. he called atten-
ton 20 the issues Of the campaign-it
was "a fight between Pinkerton rule and
home rule; between the capitalists and
the people," and urged upon his hear
ers the importance of organization, as
Illustrating the truth that "fn unity
there is strength" His mention Of the
name of Grover Cleveland was received
with loud applause.
Mr.. j. Il. Wilson, Democratic candi-
sdate for member of the Legislature,
was next introduced, and made his
maiden political address. 1t was very
creditable effort, and the speaker was
several times interrupted by applause.
He promised 10 address every Demo
cratic club in the county during the
campaign. He referred briefly TO Ma
tiona and State issues, and made con
yipcing arguments in favor of the
Democratic position, closing by predict
ling success for the ticket in November.
About fifty Democrats signed the roll
OF membership. The selection Of.
officers was deferred until another meet
ing 10 be held next week. Bishops
hall will be the permanent headQ quarters
for the club during the campaign.
CENTRE DISTRICT DEMOCRATS.
The Democrats Of the Fifth ward
held a meeting last. night at the rooms
OF the Y. NJ. ID. c. 1t was large as
semblage, and the enthusiasm manifest
ed during the meeting BODIES well for
the showing which Centre district will
make during the campaign and at the
polls. Several brief addresses were
made. An organization was effected by
the election Of the following officers:
President, NJ B. Bailey; secretary,
Thomas T. Thoner; treasurer, Philip
Volinger. Nearly every Democrat pres
ent came forward and signed the roll Of
membership, and the club starts of
numerically strong. Another meeting
will be held next Tuesday evening, and
uniforms will be selected for the march
ing club.
RIrCHIE DISTRICT CLUB.
r The Eighth ward Democratic Club,
'one Of the strongest political organiza-
tions in the county, will meet tonight
81 its room, the South Side Turner
Hall, for the purpose Of forming a
marching club and drum corps, and
transactiug other business. There
should be a good attendance OF mem
bers, as it is the intention TO get In
shape TO participate in the big demon
stration on September sth.
IKE TARIFF STUDENTS.
The VIM. l.. Wilson Tariff Students
met last night In McLaugblin's Hall.
1t @0s probably the largest political
meeting held in the city this campaign.
About twenty-five or thirty additional
names were enrolled on the list OF menu
bership and Mr.. G.. a. Beuter, with his
assistants, was present, and took meas
ures for half hundred uniforms. The
club will order seventy-fye uniforms to
start. About twenty members who were
measured at previous meeting were
not present, and as the measure
ment was incorrect, they are
requested to call at MIR. Beuter'S place
OF business within the next few days.
The uniforms will be here in time TO
enable the Club to participate in the big
demonstration which opens the fall
campaign.
After the adjournment Of the meeting
about fifty members were drilled by
Capt. Black.
YOUNG REPUBLICANS.
The Young Mems Central Republican
Club met last night at Bus6ey'S hall.
They were drilled for an hour and a
half by Capt. Boyd. The clue will drill
regularly on Tuesday and Thursday
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