Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-06-08
TIE FOURTH DISTRICT.
Things Politically Are LiVenin?
Up.
The Sherifality Question in Wood.
Judge Tavenner Still Gaining
Ground-The General Situation.
Everything for Silver.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
Parker95urg. W. Va. June Prob
ably in no part OF the Fourth district
IS politics so lively and receiving the
attention Of politicians so closely as in
Wood county. The sherifalty question
is The one receiving the closest atten-
ton Of politicians at present, and quite
a sensation on that line will be brought
about tomorrow by the announcement
Of the candidacy for the nomination Of
sheriff Of the Registers former tariff
correspondent. Hon. William C. Welles,
Ct Parkers0urg. OIr. Welles is a gen.
Jenan in every respect, a graduate Of
Princeton College. a man of the highest
scientific attainments. a close student,
and perfectly reliable. After a thor
olsl study Of the tariff question, he
entered the political arena as a cham
p.0n Of the interests Of the people, in
the spring Of 1892, and from that time
20 the present, has been an untiring
advocate OF their interests. His writ
ings in the Register have made his
name a household word in the State.
While his speeches and learning have
earned for him the title Of "Encyclo-
paed.a OF Political Economy" The
readers Of the Register well remember
his discussion of the wool question, with
the wool tariff champion of the East,
Theodore Justice, Of Philadelphia, and
how Mr. We.lss endorsed the knight,
who had hitherto been considered in
v.nc.5le. with articles from his pen,
which the Register declared ought 70
De printed In every paper from the
Atlantic 10 the Pacific"
The tariff having been settled for a
time. Mr.. Welles turned his attention
10 monetary science, and in 1894 de-
liyered an address before the Farmers
National Congress on What is the
Matter With Farming?" He fairly
electrified this august body by tracing
The trouble, clearly and logically, back
20 the unequal purchasing power Of the
Two metallic money systems Of the
world, through the characterization of
silver and when ne concluded, Judge
Lawrence. Of Ohio rushed across the
stage and exclaimed, Where in the
world did YOU gather all Of that infor-
nation, Mr.. Welles?"
The above address gave Mr.. Welles
national reputation. and many invita-
lions 10 deliver it in different States
was a consequence. some Of which Mr..
We,,es accepted.
Since that time he has devoted his
leisure time. at his own expense, 70 en-
Eg,ening the people upon the money
question. and his success is illustrated
in this recent enthusiastic and harmon
ious free coinage convention Of June
t.a, at Parkersburg.
Mr.. Welles is fearless and indepen-
dent, as will be seen by his announce
melt OF his candidacy and position. Ii
IS his opinion:
"First-That the officers who execute
the DEGREES of the courts Of justice
should themselves be tree from viola
tons Of law; election laws not excepted.
Second-I shall use all honorable
means TO secure an election, but would
IA her be defeated than obtain it dis
hOuorably.
Ihird-A reform on these lines must
Dc inaugurated, and / ask all'men who
desire honest elections and the ehmina'
Ton Of corrupt practices to aid me in
demonstrating that a man may obtain
ONCE without bribery.
Il shall continue, as in the past, to
advocate the cause of the people against
influences destroying their prosperity,
ana rely upon them TO place me in po-
S..lon where l can wage more extern
s-te and effective warfare in their be-
Mr.. Welle's lectures have been scien,
u1s lectures. not partisan harangues.
ana an free coinage men. without regard
!" party, ought to see TO il that he
.e'eiVes the Office for which he is seek
.-s. Tor, IN due time the people will re-
S.i'e ITS value back again in the en-
, .'-s,d usefulness which more money
WIZ oring TO his work
Iae people will consult their hest in
lieS,s by placing in his hands the
means to do the work so much needed
~ olner counties. for then, the work
VIII be done.
r.. ',., Nelies' announcement tomorrow
u. De The third candidate for the posi-
~on on the Democratic side. and his
~. ~ oarity with the farming element.
,.. ...' u ne Is nominated, make his cleo
''-l almost certain.
que judicial delegates chosen yester-
S- ~. az the Democratic convention held
W.. "ill give Judge Lewis n. Taveu-
- ~. a solid vote. and his friends are
-.'e Sanguine than ever that he will
-o- only be nominated but elected.
r--e outlook for the Democracy in the
rs olrA district Is very encouraging.
a. -S .eaders everywhere report the party
~. fmoniously working for a victory
- t,''s lail and a general feeling of success
- noticeable with all. 1t is now quite