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

fort which I had expected 70 deliver from
this platform. L find unsuited TO the occa-
sion Laughter / realize now as i never
realized 10 before the true import OF the
saying that many are called, but few are
chosen. Laughter And IN obedience 70
the determination and the behest OF Jnls
convention / am among the first TO JOIN the
army Of the great Ceparted-to JON the
great army of defeated candidates. STAND
ing uDon the other side Of the narrow
stream which divides defeat from victory,
/ am prepared to greet with Outstretcned
and seDulchral hand the successful candl-
date There are many others OF you VINO
will soon Join me. Laughter. l am pre-
pared 20 now 60 into the fight p!edglng un-
srnteC hearty and enthusiastic support TO
the choice Of the party Applause
But, Mr.. Chairman, how can l ma
words adequate 10 express my appreciation
OF the loyalty Of my friends. A voice
Don't mention IT," Applause. All dis
appointment l may personally feel has been
completely swallowed up in the thought
that it takes from me, perhaps forever, all
opportunity 70 reward them; at pres
ent i can give them nothing but
NV most profound thanks. l ask one more
thing from them, and that is, to respond
heartily 10 the voice Of the majority. Ap-
p.ause The voice of the majority is the
voice Of all. Applause. The king is
dead long live the king Applause.
Give % the successful candidate all the en-
thusiastic support you would have given
10 me. Cheers
READY FOR THEIR DUTY.
Judge Bennett closed with a renewed
pledge Of his hearty support of the ticket,
and his belief ia its triumphant election.
Chairman Faulkner next introduced
"that hOruy-handed son of toll and distin-
-gisted Democrat Hon. p. G. Eastman,
of the county Of Mason Cheers Mr..
Eastman said
MIR Chairman, simply desire 70 pledge
my most earnest support 20 the nominee OF
this convention cheers. In the language
of Senator Hill, of New y erik, loyalty to
the regularly nominated candidates is the
supreme duty of the hour Grave ques-
t0us confront us in this campaign and we
should be ready, as we are willing, 70 meet
them, with an abiding faith IN the justice
of our cause
Calls were then made for Sydenstricker.
He was not present, being FL at his hotel,
bat Senator Ar0uCkle, on behalf Of Mr..
Sydeustricker and Of Greeubrier county,
returned thanks for the support given the
candidate, and pledged his support.
Chairman Faulkner then temporarily
called Judge Okey Johnson 10 the chair,
and d. Hop Woods Of Barbour was intro
Glced 10 nominated. Y. Johnson. He was
limited % five minutes but made q telling
speech. although somewhat handicapped
by the putting of an Ohio River railroad
train.
W. r. r. Byrue, of Brayton, named Pat
rick Duffy no a ratt.iug good speech. which
was literally 8UD.aUded aud then, when
Er90sG county was called, 10 gave way 20
Ohio county, ana Col. Arnett 10 the plat
form 70 present the name OLA. ID. Garden.
The ColOne. was I'm happy mood and made
an excellent address. IL said the great
question of all questions was ability. The
great founder of Democracy said the two
questions 70 be asked were, ''Was he hos-
est. is he capable This was a time 10 add
".p85ilitv 10 IT,. He would name a man
..lo possessed that requisite and would be
strong t0 defend and strengthen the bull
wgrAs of Democracy. He eulogized Mr.
Garden iu GD eloquent manner, aud at the
mention OF his name the OHIO
county delegation Jumped 10 their
feet and sent up cheer after
cheer. Whicd were joined in literally by
other delegates. Some of the back county
delegates attempted 20 call time on the
Colonel before he was through, but the
chair protected the speaker ia good shape
and Mr. Jepson, Of OHIO, took the tOor,&Ld
said Ohio county would give every other
candidate all the time thev wanted. They
would call no one down. Cheers. Chair
man Johnson said he would protect all
speakers. and would extend their time as
often as they were interrupted.
NAMING CANDIDATES.