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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-08-04

brief bnt telling address nominated
James B. Menager, Of Pt. Pleasant.
Calhoun county seconded Atkinson.
Hiram Lewis, OF Clay, also seconded
Atkinson's nomination.
Judge Brazee, Of Fayette, in an im-
passioned speech, during which he said
that fighter was wanted to head the
ticket, nominated Gen. /. II. Duval, OF
Brooke.
Thomas Davies, practical miner, Of
Fayette, named John Cooper, Of Mercer.
DR.. Rucker, Of Greenbrier, seconded
Duyal's nomination.
A. S. Fuller, OF Greenbrier, followed
to the same effect.
J. w. Powell, OF Hampshire, favored
Atkinson, Col. 4. s. Northcott, of
Harrison, spoke for Duval.
Philip Waters, OF kanawha, seconded
Atkinson.
W. NJ. II. Smith. Of Kanawha. amid
much cheering and excitement said that
tho party must have $. 3. E!kins.
AN ISDEscRiDADlR SCENE.
An indescribable scene followed.
Everybody rose to their feet. Tho
bands footed their loudest, ladies waved
their handkerchiets; again and again
the cheering was renewed until nearly
ten minutes had elapsed. Elkins
pounded for order. but the crowd would
not be downed. Delegates crowded to
the platform. Finally one OF the bands
made itself heard with the "Star Span
gled Banner," and quiet was partially
restored, but only for moment
Reporters tables were used as loot
rests by excited men. The scene was o
most inspiring one. It showed most
conclusively the temper of the conyen-
tion. There was a lull in the uproar.
Atkinson had the floor, but could not
be heard and precipitately retired. II
was finally ascertained that he moved
to adjourn till 1880 and the motion was
declared carried.
Charley Caldwell said the convention
would return to nominate Elkins by
acclamation. There were more cheers.
Somebody put a motion and declared
Elkins already nominated. The crowd
would not dtsperse, but thronged the
platform and the reporters tables, try
ing to get glimpse of Elkins, finally
going out only by twos and threes.
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Duval set things going with wbirl.
Everybody wanted TO talk at once. The
gayel was kept going briskly.
The changes wero running to Hyer
and DuvHl. 1t was becoming a pretty
fight on now lines. The soldier column
was making cavalry charge.
nYER NOMINATED.
Ohio county dashed in solidly for
Eyer. Tho excitement was now tre-
mendous. Hyer was nominated. Ohio
county hsd donc it There were more
changes, Duyal gaining, but Hyer still
ahead.
Ohio county made another change,
giving Duval q little help. A little tistic
scuftie in remote part part OF the hall
varied the proceeding. There was moro
changing, and more last ditch-working
for favorites. Hyer still held on to the
prize. He had 4l3. His friends set up
great shout, It was then 1880 and
the convention adjourned to morning,
and 1t was a relief.
It is impossible at this late hour to
predict anything OF tomorrow. Dele.
kukGd uI6 tll6N uuu kVlhb w gSA' ~ 80
not thought that anything moro will go
to tho first district, which has tho best
Office. Atkinson is strongly talked OF
for attorney general, but he says he ex-
poets nothing more for his end of tho
state. Bullock, OF Wood, has been on
tered by his delegation for attorney
general. Cox, OF Monongalia, is
thought to be too close to Taylor coun-
ty. Tho probabilityis that the attor-
ney general, treasurer and superintend.
ent os schools will fall to tho lower end
of the state, which is likely to have a
crop OF candidates in the morning.
Warren Miller, Of Jackson, has rca-
sonable certainty OF ono Of the supreme
judgeships. Nothing can be predicted
OF the others.
The bcst Of feeling prevails after q
long and hard days work. So far US
the ticket has been made it looks like q
winner. Davis is receiving congratula-
tons on every hand and the promise OF
a full Republican vote. c.D Il. II.
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OPENING SCENES
OF the Greatest Republican CON
vention Ever Held
IN The MOUNTAIN STATE:
The Big wigwam's Capacity In
sufficient to Hold ALI
WHO CLEMORED FOR ADMISSION.
Secretary of War s. B. Elltins Mad,

Secretary of War s. B. Elltins Made
, Permanent Chnirman...He Makes
Thoughtful and Analytical
Speech on tho Situation in this
state and in tho Nation.--He is
Given tho Greatest ovation Ever
Accorded to a Pnblic Man in a
Political Gathering in West vir-
ginia...The Matchlcss Platform Ad-
opted by tho conventton--.T. E.
Davis Nominated for Governor and
j. s. Hyer for Auditor.
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To Lead the West Virginia Re-
pubHcans to Victory.
NOMINATED BY RECLAMATION
Before the Ballot was Announced
to the Convention.
SKETCH OF HIS LIFE AND CAREER.
A Brave Soldier. Honest Merchant
and Legislator of Integrity.
HON J. s HYER, OF BRElTON

caDturcs the Nomination for Auditor
After Ono of tho Most Exciting
struggles Ever Witnessed in a Re-
publican oonvcnttOn-..Tho En-.
thuslastic and Tired Delegates
Postpone tho Selection OF the Re-
maindcr of the Ticket Until this
MOrning..ohio County's Fist I'm
tho Fight...The Other oHices will
20 to the Lower End of the State.
Everybody in Good Humor aud
Happy Franc of Mind.
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houn; rules and basis Of business, n.
3. Lowthor, OF Writ; vice president q.
b Smith. Of Wood.
Fifth District-Permanent organiza-
tion, james George, OF Mason; creden-
tials, @. b. Wetzel, OF Jackson; resolu..
tons, w. W. Riloy, Of Jackson; basis OF
representation, P. @. Adams, OF Roane; I;
rules, ]. @. Garvin OF Roane; vice presl-
dent, Judge R. F. Florney.
Sixth District-Permanent organiSa-
ton, James M. Quinn, OF Wayne; cre-
dentiaIs, F. J. q. Renner, Of Putnam; I;
resolutions, B. D. McGWinn, of Cabell;
basis of representation, .. Q. kinnison.
OF Putnam; rules, Lansing Farrell, oil
Cabell.
Seventh District-Permanent organi-
zation, G. P. Stone, OF Raleigh: creden-
tials, N. ]. Ceadle, OF Logan; resolu-
tions, Il. @. Flesher, Of Mcdowell basis
OF representation. O. W. May, OF Lin
coin; rules and order OF business, John
Cooper, Of Mercer; vico president, W..
II. II. Cook, OF Wyoming.
Eighth District Permanent organiza-
ton, G. K. Gay, Of Pocahontas; crcden-
tials, j. B. Ballard, OF Monroe; resolu-
tions, G. H. Dillon, Of Fayette; rules.
NJ. v. Galloway, OF Summers; basis Of
representation, G. K. Gay. Of Pocahon-
tas; vice president, ColonelA. s. Fuller,
OF Groenbrier.
Ninth District-Permanent organiza-
ton, Hiram Lewis, OF Clay; creden-
tials, W. F. Morrison, Of Braxton; re-
solutions, P. O. Russell, OF kanawha;
basis of representation, vice president,
S. A. Foster, OF Boone.
Tenth District-Permanent organiza-
tion, W. A. ]. Brown, OF Upshuri Gre
dentials, A. F. Lawson, OF Lewis; reso-
lutions, A. G. Dayton, Of Barbour;
basis of representation, W. 6. Wilson.
Of Randolph; rules, G. w. Davis. OF
Webster; vice president, A. II. VIM
chester, Of Upshur.
Eleventh District-Permanent organ
ization, Charles Guard, OF Taylor; Gre
dentials, ]. G. st. Clair, Of Taylor; reso-
lutions, E. s. Elliott, Of Preston; basis
Of representation, Julius Scherr, OF
Preston; rules, G. @. Sturgiss, OF Nom
ongalia; vice president, Capt. A. Garri-
son, of Monongalia.
Twelfth Distrlct-Permanent organi-
cation, George Harrison, of Hampshire;
credentials, F. I. Rumbargor, Of Grant;
resolutions, L P. Boggs, OF Pendleton;
basis Of representation, ]. r. Wood
ward, of Mineral; vico president, 0. L.
Lockwood, Of Tucker.
Thirteenth district, permanent organ
ization, U. s. G. Pitzer, OF Berkeley;
credentials, L. D. W. Gerhardt; resolu-
tions, Geo. W. Fiedt, OF Berkeley; basis
OF representation, Jas. w. Johnston, OF
Morgan; rules, 7. H. B. Dawson, of
Morgan; ;vice president, Chas. NJ. Lamar,
OF Jefferson.
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DAVIS NOMINATED ny AccLAMArioN.

General DuYal received 2-lo votes in Wood
County.
DAVIS NOMINATED ny AccLAMATloN.
Thiswas the way the ballot stood
after a few minor changes, Almost i'm.
mediately Mason county withdrew the
name Of Menager, and then the Mena-
ger vote began 10 scatter, Mason county
going 20 for Davis and one for Atkin.
son and Ohio throwing her four Mena-
ger votes to Davis. The changes be-
came bewildering and much confusion
reignod. Atkinson then, for the sec
ond time in the day. came forward TO
withdraw his name in favor Of Davis.
He fully appreciated tho honor intend
ed him, but he did not wish tho nomi-
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sr,.,o, Dt,Dates 10 dc In.eltgsno4.

Special DiIpaich TO he lHteVtGener.
HvxrIxeToS, W. Va, August B.
This has been q remarkable day in and
about this remarkable convention. The
dramatic display OF tho day was tho
terrific demonstration by which tho
convention in bulk rose up and de-
mandcd that Elkins accept tho nomina-
tion for governor. 1t ought to have
been understood by tho body that
EIkins had taken his stand, and could
not be moved. All the same there was
demonstration such as is sometimes
witnessed in national convention, but
never in state convention, 1t was a
remarkable tribute to the man, who
was as cool as a cucumber amid it all.
He pounded for order so that the con-
vention might stop wasting its time.
A few men who realized the useless
ne,s of the shouting and cheering tried
to quiet tho shouters by assuring them
that Ekins would under no circum-
stances accept, and could not be
whipped IN. At the same time excited,
determined men were rushing here and
there, climbing on chairs and benches,
and assuring the convention as of their
personal knowledge that Elkins would
take the nomination II 1t came by &C..
clamation. 1t was thought that these
persons had como inside information
and it was absolutely impossible for Ell
kins or anybody in his interest to be
hoard
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A motion to take a recess was made,
and Chairman Elkins declared it car
ried, although everybody knew it was
not carried. 1t was the only thing to
do, aud it was well done. During the
recess men got around as fast as they
could at Mr. Elkins' request, visiting
delegation after delegation, giving the
assurance that Elkins was an impossi-
bility. When the convention met
after supper there was still disposi.
ton to go on with the Elkins business.
Chairman Elkins raped to order, and
once more made it clear that he means
what he says. His brief remarks were
50 impressiycly delivered that they
laid the Elkins boom to rest. 1t was
not what tho boyo wanted, but they
took it and made the best OF il.
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ArEIEsoSs' GREAT ACT.

All this went on before the public
eye, Behind the scenes something else
was going on, and has beon going on
for two days. Mr.. Atkinson was con-
sulting with friendsas to what he should
do, and what was best for tho conven-
ton to do. Ono result OF those confer
enccs was that Judge John A. Campbell
waa telcgraphed to, asking whether he
would accept tho nomination. Judge
Campbell sent word that no could not
accept, and his namo must not be
used. Then there was moro con-
fcrriug, aud the result was that
when the nominating speeches ware
going Atkinson soon got tho floor,
speaking from tho platform, and placed
in nomination, Thomas Z. Davis, OF
Taylor It was graceful thing for
man, who, after Elkins, was supposed
10 be the choice OF tho convention.
After supper when Elkins had cleared
tho atmosphere it looked as though At
kinson was about to be commissioned
to lick MacCorlile from the Big Sandy to
tho Pennsylvania line and thon across
tho country. It was in tho seconding
speeches. 1t was in tho air.
a Dra DAVIS SHOUT.
Hall, Of Taylor, made strong soc.
ending speech for Davis. He was talk.
ing well, but tho convention was rest
less and called "time." A big Davis
shout went up through the big wig.
wan. Still tho look OF things was for
Atkinson. Morris and McnagGr were
cheesed, but II was plGin that the
cheers were only complimentary. The
counties having favorite sons for other
p!acea on tho ticket went into close
figuring to divide equally or thore-
a6outs on tho sabcsnatorial candidates,
Wnsioat lhuse was Iauch smiling aloud.
y Wnnn tho changes began the excite
ment began 10 run high. Tho higher
u ran Tho iaoFe II looked like Davis.
Presently Atkinson took tho platform,
smiling, and holding up his hand to
command quiet. 1t wa3 known that he
was going to help tho Davis boom
again. 1t was another horoio stand OF q
gallant man WHO lights hard whom hard
6sh,ins has to be done, Tho cheering
was immense.
twas a timo OF Withdrawals. The
Davis tido had risen high. 1t looked
like flood. 1t was u food. Davis, tall,
Swarthy, tho clcan-cut business man,
appeared and in the VOL chosen words
OF aplain business man accepted thu
nomination. He madc d decidedly favor
able impression.
There was lively work on auditor.
When 1t was seen that IIyer was ahead.
The changing began. Ohio plumping to
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Special Dipateh 10 he IniclliOnlecr.

Special Dtgndteh 10 tic ItRdhgefleT.
HuXr1xaroN, W. Va, August g.
When Chairman Dawson called the
state Republican convention to order at
11:l5 this morning the big wigwam
was packed to its utmost capacity, and
cvery point of vantage around the open
ends and sides was taken up. Every
county was fully represented, and many
had twice as many delegates present as
they were entitled to votes. "A regular
sea offaces was upturned to the stage
from all points OF view. Two bands
alternately made music. It was un-
doubtedly the biggest convention in the
history OF the state. 1t is safe to say
that fully 5000 people were inside tho
wigwam and half as many more eur
rounding it, unable to gain entrance.
Chairman Dawson was heartily ap.
plauded as he called for order.
Prayer was offered by Rev. w. W.
King, OF the First Methodist church Of
Huntington.
DAwsoN's SPEECH.
Chairman Dawson said by way of in.
PRODUCTION of temporary chairman, ]
H. Holt, that If the size of the conven.
ton was any guarantee. Republicans in.
tended to carry West Virginia by such
a majority that they could not be coun.
ted out. He deprecated the idea OF
relying upon Democratic discord and
counselled harmony and earnest work.
He further said that his own name
must not be mentioned in connection
with the governorship. He had decided
to work in the ranks and was ready and
willing to do that, as he expected every
one else to do. Holt was received with
threc cheers. as was Temporary Secre.
tary Leo McWhorter, OF Kanawha, as
he stepped to the speakers stand. As
Holt eulogizod tho Republicans OF his
county in behalfof which he accepted
the honor delegate from Mason put
up fervent prayer that Taylor's Re.
publican vote might still further fn-
crease.
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A WORD OF WARNING.


Proceeding he warned the Republi.
cans against the character OF their foes,
charactcrizing them as political high.
waymcn. Nominate q ticket that will
got every vote, and SEQ that 1t gcts
them. Success IS assured to tho party,
but it will not be an easy one. Remem-
Der that tho future Of West Virginia
depends on Republican supremacy. He
closed with an eloquent tribute to the
party and q dcnunciation OF Democra.
E. S. Elliott, of Preston, moved the
appointment OF the regular committees,
and that nll resolutions be referred to
tho committee on resolutions without
debate. Adopted. A delegate moved
that tho vote be called for committee.
mon. There were efforts to postpone
the announcement OF committees till
after dinner, but these all proved fu'
tile.
The secretary read tho committees se-
lected by the various senatorial dis.
tricts as follows:
TIE COMMITTEES.
First Senatorial District-Permanent
organization, P. B. Dobbins, Of Ohio;
credentials, r. II. Cotton, Of Brooke;
resolutions, o. S. Marshall, OF Hancock;
rules and order OF business, A. r.
Campbell, OF Ohio; basis Of representa-
tion, George B. Caldwell, OF Ohio; vice
presidents, Alex Beebout. OF Ohio;
James Archer, of Brooke; Lyman Sted-
man, OF Hancock.
Second District-Pcrmanent organiza.
ton, L. G. Powell, Of Marion; creden.
tials, ]. w. Burchinal, of Marshall
resolutions, ]. Sinclair, Of Marshall
basis OF representation, w. F. Dewer,
OF Marshall rules and order OF busi-
ness, f. A. Billingslca, Of Marion; vice
president, y. 7. Stewart, OF Wetzel.
Third District-Permanent organiza-
ton, J. /. Ruhl, OF Harrison; creden.
tials, j. S. Britton; resolutions, Edwin
Maxwell, Of Harrison; basis OF repre-.
sentation and rules, W. S. Hamilton;
vice president, Anthony Smith.
Fourth pistrict-Permanent organi-
zation, Alfred Bell, OF Gilmer; credei-
tials, 6. W. Boss, OF Peasants; resolu'
tlons, 7. o. Bullock, OF Wood; basis Of
representation, n. B. Ferrel, Of Cal
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A. r. Campbell, OF Ohio, paid glow
ing tribute to Davis in secOnding his
nomination.
sheriff Poffenbarger, Of Mason, in
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the industries, invite population, bring
wealth, increased prosperity and happi-
ness to tho whole people. The duty
before US is grateful and the task hon
orable. Republicans have the unalter-
able conviction that they are not only
morally right in this contest, as they
have always been in tho past, but what
they propose is best, from a business
standpoint, for the whole country, and
especially for West Virginia.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-11
WEST BRATTLEBORO.

William Chase of st. Johnsbury is clerk
ing for NJ. |. Mather.
The sidewalk just below the covered
bridge is under about foot of water, it
being lower than the street. This place
for the distance of about three rods is COW
cred every spring and should be filled in
another summer.
At the annual meeting of the Western
Engine company Monday evening the fol
lowing officers were elected: Foreman, f.
f. Perry; lst assistant, +. f. Mather: ID
assistant, b. l.. Sargent engineers, W. +.
Stellmann, Fred Spaulding, ID. W. Harris,
Bert Miller; hoSemen, w. c. Miller, j. :.
Morse, \, l.. Warren, Ernest Perry; az
men, Cotton Mather, Dwight Mather;
clerk and treasurer +. NJ. Goodenough
steward, J. f. Adkins. The company is
in good condition and has more money in
the treasury, probably, than the majority
of such organizations. At the Firemen' :
association at Rutland last July their ma
chine threw water farther than any state
machine, which counts one towards the
state championship medal offered 10y the
association.
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GRANGE NEWS.

The stormy weather of Tuesday evening
did not prevent a goodly number of pa
irons from attending the regular meeting
of Protective grange. A class was in
structed in the work of the third and
fourth degrees in full form. A generous
supper was served and thoroughly enjoyed.
We were glad to welcome guest from
Connecticut, son of Rev. Augustus
Chandler, who died about II years ago.
He was well known in this county as edi-
tor of the Record and Farmer; he was also
a member of our grange, and we remem-
Der him as working earnestly and sincere
" for the interest of the farmer. Other
guests were gladly welcomed.
Papers by two young ladies, music, an
essay upon home making, talk upon the
garden, and half-hour in the pantry are
among the good things promised for our
next meeting. A.
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DEATHS.

In Northhrd March :, Sarah \. Baker, 30
formerly Of Flushing l..
In Br5ttleboro, March D. infant daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. Waldo +. Richardson.
In West Dummerstun Jan. Il. Edce Prescott,
50 years, : months, % days corrected
In Brookside tNcwfane.l March s. of neuralgia
of the heart, Leon, son OF Fayette Knapp Il
years. months.
In Brooksidc lNewfanel March 9, Mrs Emma
Knapp, wife of Walter Whitaker, y.
In Rockingham, Feb. -, Hugh ChriSty ~.
In Proctursvle, March ., Joseph Bailey 81
formerly of Londonderry.
In Bratteboro, March TO- Mrs Gaius Smith
81 years and 4 months formerly of Wilmington
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-11
BONNEVILLE.

Rev. E. b. Harris and wife are absent
this week on a visit with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. G. Chaffin of Putney
have been spending few days at George
w. Chaffin's.
j. Hill has been i'll and confined to the
house this week Gilbert Burbank takes
charge of his grocery store during his ill
ness
The sleighng is nearly gone, the recent
warm days having taken off the snow.
Mrs, F. c. Perry of Baldwinsvlle, Mass,
is spending few days at her fathers.
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THE RIFLE.
nenfness Cnn,t he Cured

By local applications as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear There is only one
way to cure deafness and that is by constitutional
remedies Deafness is caused by an intiamed
condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian
tube When this tube gets intamed you have
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing and when it
is entirely closed Deafness is the result and unless
the inflammation can be taken out and this tube
restored to its normal condition hearing will be
DESTROYED forever. Nine cases out of ten are
caused by catarrh which, is nothing but an in
famed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give one Hundred Dollars for any case
of Deafnesscaused by Catarh) that we can not
cure by taking Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free
EYy-Sold by druggists, rs cents
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CHRsTERFIRLD. N. II.

Miss Berdia Eva, daughter of Leonard
w. Slade of Chesterfield Factory, was mar
red in the Union church at that place on
Wednesday of last week to Thomas Pea
body johnson of Boston, Rev. Mark lis
dale performing the ceremony. Miss An
ME johnson of Westmoreland was bride
maid and Charles O'Kelly of Boston best
man. A large number of friends were
present and the church was handsomely
decorated.
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Something of deep interest--An artesian well
necnX of the Teeth

Arises from various causes, but principally it ma
be attributed n early neglect or the indiscrm
nate use of tooth powders and pastes, which give
a momentary wilderness to the teeth while they
corrode the enamel. The timely use of that deli
cate aromatic tooth wash, fragrant Sozodont
will speedily arrest the progress of decay harden
the gums and impart delightful fragrance to
the breath. 1t removes those ravages which peo-
pie sustain in their teeth from the use of sweet
and acid articles.
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Marrta0rs.

In Jamaica, March > at the residence Of the
bride parents, 10y Rev. +. h. Earle, William O.
Davis of ToWnsheud aud Hiss Grrtir f.. Wood
In Chesterfield Factory. y. II March lbs Rev.
Mark Tislar, Thomas Peabody johnson 81 Bos-
ton, Mass, and Miss Birla Eva Sadr of Chester
field Factory
In North Charleston y H.. March !. LOWS +
Fairbanks of Springfield AMI Miss Adlr r. Low
ell of Rockingham.