Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-07-29
NAlIING CANDIDArEs.

Chris. White, of Hampshire, seconded
the nomination of Johnson, and made one
of the best speeches of the day. His sketch
of the candidate was drawn with master
hand, iu C.ear-Cut strokes and bold outline
and on several occasions be was loudly ap-
p.audet
Col Benz Wilson responded 70 the call
OF Harrison county, and proceeded 20 place
the name of Camden SOnmCrs before the
delegates. He said his candidate would
make splendid running mate for Cover
nor NcCOrkle, was sp.eudldly qualified for
the place. was q gentleman Of fine all
around ability, and Democrat from away
back, who would aid In rallying the Dem
Oorgcy of West Virginia as few other men
could. Harrison COuuty's houOrs on the
Democratic side had been few and far be-
tween, aud here was chance 10 name a
ulu who would DO the party and the
county honor. Mr.. SCmmers name was
literally app'GUded.
W. A. Parsons. of Jackson, nominated
Holly O. Armstrong as coming from a
county which had never had a representa-
tive on q State ticket since the Organiza-
tiou of the State Mr.. Parsons made an
excellent speech throughout.
judge Snyder. Of Nanawha, seconded
the nomination Of Holly Ct. Armstrong on
behalf OF portion OF the Kauawha dele
gatiOu. His speech was very brief but
very good.
Hon. @. Z. HocE. of Mason, placed in
nomination c. W. Tppett In a fine speech.
a delegate from Marshall said he couldn't
hear q word that was said THAT don Z
make a bit Of difference. 80 said the speaker,
$50 louy as get my man nominated. You
can read the speech I'm tomorrow paper. -
Laughter Mr. HOgg made a semi
humorous speech which provoked lots Of
fun and enthusiasm andclOSed amid cheers.
DR. 4. L. Austin, OF POcdhOntas, made
q GOOD speech on behalf Of Samel Is. Han
mo-, and was followed by Capt c. T. Smith,
of Greeubrier who wanted 10 know what
was the matter with Hanna and referred
his hearers TO Samuel. second chapter. He
eu.0rized Hanna and PoCahOutas in mag
uiiCeut manner He loved Hanna because
Hanna hated the Republican party. and he
also loved him because be came from PoCa-
lcutas, because IL was nearer heaven than
any other county iu West Virginia. Capt.
Smiths speech was a daisy. He was
breezy, eloquent. happy and witty, and the
speaker caught on in great shape In
closing he gave the CeuealOgy Of the Re
publican party. He said its father was the
old abolition party, and the devil was lis
grandfather. Its mother was negro,
whose father was a ChimpSuZee.
4. b. Hager, of Boone, seconded the
name OF Hon. a. d. Garden, of Ohio, in a
fine little speech, and was followed by
Chapman Armstrong, of Spencer, who
named O.. ". Heind.ey, and WV. Adams,
of Kauawha. seconded the nomination OF
Auditor Duffy.
STILL EULOGIZING CANDIDATES.
G.. G.. Burgess, of Wayne then took the
platform % present Fisher Bowen, who,
hs said. had mo fault IN his makeup. He
never sl,ips or breaks [Applause.l
Charles Peck. Of Logan, at this stage,
appealed for protection from the Chair from
the swarm Of people who filed the aiSIes IN
front of the platform. The Chair ordered
up the Sergeant-at-ArmS, and some relief
was afforded.
Benz. T. Butcher, Of Wood, then seconded
the nomination of Camden Sommers in q
speech which was received with liberal ap-
plause Heis an orator new 70 West Vir-
ginia, hailing from the West, but he could
be heard of often 10 advantage.
j. A. Pennybacker, Of Pendleton, "cele-
brated for its far cattle, its fortlle fields
and its Democracy" seconded the name OF
Duty.
Judge Umstead, Of New Martinsville,
Dresdnted the name Of John McEldowney,
and tIbth the candidate and the county was
Nchee1 ed enthusiastically. w. M Kin
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