Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-03
PEARSON NOMINATED.
RESULT or THg SIXTEENTH OHIO DISTRICT
CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION.
hon. A. J. Pearson, Of Monroe, Rsnomlnatsd BY
Acclamation-A Well Attended and Enthusi-
astc Mssting-Splsndid Address BY
Chairman N. Z. KsnnOh


filed at II o'clock yesterday morning
when the Sixteenth District Ohio Demo
cratic Congressional Convention was
called to order. The Convention was
called to order by R. c. Meyer, who
stated that Hon. n. K. Kennon. OF st.
Clairsville, had been chosen as temper
airy Chairman, and w. Il. Arnold, OF
Cadiz, as temporary secretary. Mr..
Kennon was introduced and made one
of the prettiest speeches that has ever
been made in City Hall. He reviewed
the issues Of the contest now on. Said
the silver question was not an issue, as
1t had been put at rest by the conven-
tions Of both the great political parties,
and John Sherman had in a recent
speech disowned the paternity OF the
debased silver dollar and said that. 1t
had been thrown as sop to the silver
mine owners Of the West. The force
bill was not an issue, as 1T did not rise
to the dignity of an issue. II might be
possible to enforce such an issue In Rus
STA, where the masses OF the people are
kept under surveillance by oppressive
tyranny and an immense standing army;
or in Italy, Germany or France, but 10
this country, where the people are free
and independent, there was no show for
the obnoxious measure ever becoming
law. The people would not submit TO
it. The speech was frequently inter-
rupted by loud and continued applause.
On motion the temporary officers were
continued for the permanent organiza-
ton.
The convention then took recess for
fifteen minutes to enable the several
counties to select members of the Com
mittees on Credentials, Resolutions and
Congressional Committee.
When the convention was called to
order the counties reported the follow
ing committee:
Credentials-W. S. Barton Of Bel
mont, A. n. McCombs of Carroll, A. Q.
Arbaugh Of Harrison, Andrew .Keogee
of Jefferson, w. E. Mallory Of Monroe.
characterization Huffman of Bal
mont, ]. V. Lawler of Carroll, n. A.
Hanna OF Harrison, Judge j. Il. 5.
Trainer OF jefferson, DR.. G. w. Steward
of Monroe.
Congressional Committee-R. G. Mey-
er of Belmont, w. H. Arnold of Harri-
son, chairman Of county committee OF
Carroll mot yet selected), Dr. j. D.
Snyder OF Jefferson, Christian Lude OF
Monroe.
The convention took recess Of one
hour for dinner.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
When the convention met in the af-
ternoon the Committee on Credentials
reported that all delegations " ere full
and no contests.
Committee on Order Of Business re-
ported that the rules OF the national
convention be followed.
The Committee on Resolutions was
not ready to report, and the convention
proceeded to nominate candidate for
member OF Congress.
When the roll Of counties was called,
DR.. J. n. Cook, of Bridgeport, in neat
little speech, said that the represen-
tatiyes Of the Democracy Of the Six
teenth district had not come here to put
up man to be knocked down III No
vember. The change Of political senti-
ment in his community Indicated sue
cess for the Democracy on election day.
He had the honor 10 name for Repre-
sentative in Congress a native of Bel
mont county. We know his Democracy
is simon pure; his record above re-
proach. His mention of the name OF
Hon. A. J. Pearson was received with
tumultuouS applause.
Judge Ferret, Of Carroll, seconded
the nomination OF Mr.. Pearson. He said
we admire Judge Pearson for his 10y
atty to party principles and his
fidelity to his constituents. The
Democracy of Carroll will use
their utmost endeavor to elect him, and
we believe he can be elected. The men
ton Of Grover Cleveland'S name was
greeted with applause. Three cheers
were given for Judge Pearson.
Judge J. H. 5. Trainer, OF Jefferson,
also seconded the nomination of'Mr.
Pearson. He said jefferson county
would be true 10 her name in the COM
ing canvass and election. The people
wanted man Co put the wheels Of Gov
eminent in the proper position, so that
equity, Justice and right may be admin
istered TO all men. He pledged his coun-
ty to redeem Democracy.
ANOTHER SECOND.
W. E. Mallory, OF Monroe, also sec
onded the nomination of Mr.. Pearson.
He said that Judge Parsons record in
Congress had verified everything he had
claimed for him two years ago at the
convention at Caldwell, where he was
nominated. He is the proper man for
the place. His official record is as clear
as the light of day. True to his constit-
uents and his oath Of Office, he has dis
charged his duty fearlessly and con-
scientiously.
When the votes are counted on the
evening of November Sth. it will be
found that the traducer of the hero OF
the Appomattox is left in the con-
somme.
On motion the rules were suspen ded,
and Mr.. Pearson was nominated by &C
clamation amid deafening applause,
followed by stirring music by the band.
Hon. David WAGNER was called for
raraotadlv hut Aid not rasDond