Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-12

party will inure 10 the advantage OF the
Democrats, as the bulk of the Populist
vote will come from the Republicans"
Col. Isaac Y. johnson, State Auditor,
said if be would bs allowed TO express
an opinion on matters outside OF bis own
district be would say that John NJ.
Hamilton, OF Calhoun, would be the
the strongest man the Democrats could
nominate at this time. Ii seemed TO him
that the Democrats OF the Fourth dis
trlct were more In need Of harmony
than anything else, and
JOHN NJ HAMILTON
was the man TO secure that. He was
far removed from those sections Of the
district where the Democrats had split
up into factions. He had not been
mixed up with these faetienal in any
manner whatever, and for that reason
he would carry everv Democratic vote
in the district. He was exceedingly
popular where be was we'll known, in
Calhoun and the adjoining counties, and
he would make heavy drafts upon the
votes of the opposing party. Hami-
tons popularity in the State has been
thoroughly tested. He is the only man
whO ever succeeded in defeating Col j.
Bernard Peyton for the Clerkship OF
the House Of Delegates. He is a thor
oughly good fellow and every body who
knows him likes him.
Hon. Virgil A. Lewis, State SuperlD-
tendent OF Schools, whose home is In
Mason county, has been urged by his
friends 20 make the race for Congress,
L q. q a.
having run away ahead Of his ticket IN
the State election. Prof. Lewis, how
ever, declines TO become a candidate,
but is strongly in favor Of the nOmlna-
tion Of Rankin Wiley. He is thorough
" convinced that the party needs
such man as Mr.. Wiley 70 heal
the wounds OF the recent contest
aud get 10 united for a vigorous can
vaSs. He says the ex-senator commands
the respect aud confidence o! all classes
of the people and his nomination would
mean Democratic victory In the
Fourth district by a majority Of at least
1000 votes
C. L. THOMPSON, OF HUNTINGToN,
chief clerk 10 tue Insurance department
Of the State auditors Office, arrived here
from Hinton this evening. Speaking OF
the situation in the Fourth district he
says that, In his opinion, J. ii, Holt OF
Huntington, would make the strongest
candidate the Fourth district Democrats
could nominate. tie is young, brilliant
and energetic. His speeches ou
the stump would be strong aud con
vinclng IL be could be induced 10
make the race hs would be in it 10 win,
aud would win beyond the shadow OF
doubt. With Holt as the standard
bearer. there would be strong i9iinences
an over the State that would contribute
20 his success. As 90 the cOntend!ng
factions in Wayne and other counties,
no man could pOssb bly, be nominated
who could better harmonic them.
Kind Words Tor Rev. Ar. Rider.
Sre.isi 90 Pee Es..s.s-
KINGwoCD. ". Va. September IL
SUNDAY night tue ri. IwOOd Nj. u
Church was crowded 20 hear the fare
we'll sermon OF Rev. NJ. W. Rider. he
has been stationed here for five years
and with his family have accomplished
a wonderful work 10 kingwO0d. After
the uSua, Sunday evening sermon his
wife spoke for several minutes feelingiy
upon her labor OF love here. Tce fol-
lowing resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS, Brother NJ. w. Rider has
0this day closed his pastorate Of FIVE
years Of earnest work for che Master in
the VI. r. Church of this place, and is
about 20 depart 10 new field Of use
fulness; therefore,
RCSOIrsJ, That we recommend Broth
er Rider as a gentleman Of sterling in
tegrity, deep piety, aud a Christian
minister Of scholarly attainmentS, rare
social accomplishments, sud untiriug
devotion TO the interests OF his church
and the spiritual welfare OF his fellow
man.
Fesolrcd, That we bespeak for him
aud his family the kindeSJ consideration
Of those amongst whom he may be
called 20 labor and ,he hearty cooper
alton OF the church TO which in the
Providence Of God ne may be called TO
minister.