Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-17

Congress of the second, district democratic
convention at Fairnpnt an the 18th. His
opp opponents were s. Y Woods Of PhIippi
e1eetor. Mr. Brown k,s was seen amdo the he
Endorsement of the p4pultsts. He is a rich
district is the present: incumbent, A. G.
Dayton. stsE-
Pursuant to a calFf Sound money con-
tsrsnss was aa Hepss
democrats from various parts OF the state
An executive committee was; appointed,
which met after the conference, and select
ed August 20. and Wheeling as the place,
for holding a state convention, at which
to name delegates to the indianapolis con-
ference September 2, and electors to serve
on the ticket there nominated. The meet
ing was attended by men who have long
been prominent in the democratic ranks
and who in the past have held high places
In the party: Co.. Robert H. Browse of
Pleasants presided and E. P. Wilson was
secretary. None of theanumerous speeches
made were inflammatory. but with a gravity
that showed the speakers felt that they
were helping to make political history ard
might have telling effect on the electoral
vote of the state. The republican party
was denounced more freely than the pop
ulistic element. and Mckinley apparently
had no friends. The protective tariff idea
was roundly denounced. A reference to
President Clevelard's stand on the money
question was, enthusiastically applauded
The resolution calling for a state conven-
ton to name twelve delegates to the ma
apolis and to select SIX electors to go on
the ticket passed without opposition The
executive committee selected was as fol-
lows: Alfred Caldwell of Wheeling, A. NJ
Lorentz of Marshall, John r. Donehoo of
Hancock John A. Robinson of Mineral. D.
c. Westenhaver of Berkeley, E. NJ Turner
Of MoEongalia, j. A. Sheppard Of Logan,
J; D. Baines Of kanawha, L. j. Williams
Graenhriar of
Simms Of Cabel and John w. Bates of
Mason. Gen. Alfred Caldwell was made
CHAIRMAN OF the committees and Randolph
sonn,l; secretary, Attorneys Russell
legal committee to see that the ballots were
made up in correct form. The movement
Is understood to have the tacit support Of
Gov. MacCorkle ex-senator Camden ard
Postmaster General Wilson.
Col w. w. Arnett of Wheeling was NOM
mated FOR Congress in the first district
democratic convention at Wheeling August
IL on the fifth ballot. His oDponents were
ex-Cengressman Pendleton, who made a
speech of declination, but wanted to be
forced to run; NJ. G. Speriy. editor of the
ClaIkSburs News: R.,AF." Kidd of Gilmer
and w. w. Brannon of Lewis NJ q Sner
ry was named for eIector Col Arnett 10
best known as the leading criminal LAWYER
of the state and has been heard on the
Ioit hustlngs in many campaigns. If
he should be elected to Congress- his nor
scnal pecnliarites will soon render. him a
marked character for the galleries and the
newspaper paragraphers, His constant
whiting of pine wood regardless of what
else may be occupying his attention has
made the habit famous. Congressman Dow
ener is his republican opponent.
Congressman Dayton has begun active
work in the second district for his re-elec-
ton. In addition to speeches already made
he is booked for seven more in Preston
county, speaking at Newburg August IS,
Masontnwn and Albrightsville August 10,
Bruceton Mills and Lenox August 30 and at
llowes ale and Tunnelten August 81
| c. d. Dotson of Wood county was nom
mated for state senator in the fourth SEN
atoliai district on the 18th instant. The
other candidates were Writ r. Neale of
Wood county who Is the, nominee of the
populists: James L. Smith of Writ county
and Spencer Collins of Gimer county
Neale's friends expected an Endorsement in
return fer the fusion at Parkersburg con-
Nention and claim bad faith on the part of
the democrats. Hon. J. J. Davis of Clarks-
burg made a stirring address to the conven-
ton, and the nominee was instructed to
vote for no man fer United States Senator
who was not pledged in favor of free coin
age of silver at is to I.