Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-11
COUNTY REPUBLICAN CLUB
Elected Officers at a Meeting Held in
Odd Fellows Hall,
the Club Appointed Delegates to
the Convention of Republican
Clubs, and will Probably Witness
Governor Atkinson's Inauguration.
Some Cabinet OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Political Matters.


Some Cabinet Conjectures-Other
Political Matters.
The Ohio County Republican Club
held a fairly attended meeting last
night at Odd Fellows hall, corner
Twelfth and Chapline streets. The
first business considered was the cleo
ton OF officers, which resulted as Iol-
lows: President, Bently Jones; vice
president, William H. Muegge; second
vice president. Charles SeiDert; secre-
try. J.. w. Kindleberger; treasurer
Charles f. Ebeling. There was prac-
tically no opposition to the reelection
of the old officers. The selection OF
MIR. Jones to succeed himself, was
deserved compliment.
The club appointed delegates to the
convention of the State League OF Re-
publican Clubs. to be held in Charles
ton March Sd. They are w. II. Hornish'
A D. Howe. II. c. Richards, Charles
r Reed. and D. w. Martin. }. W..
Kindleberger is secretary OF the
League. and he requests all republican
clubs in Ohio county to select dele-
gates. and forward their names TO hlih'
in order that arrangements can DE
made for rates, and for their entertain
ment in Charleston.
The matter of attending the lnau-
guration of GoveTnOr-elect q. w. Al
kinson. was also under considerations
The secretary read communication
from President Elliott, stating that Il
members 20 as individuals, they can
secure p rate of one fare for the round
trim. and if they go as clubs, IN parOles
of fifty or more, the rate VIII De one
cent per mile. The president appoint
ed p committee on transportation, 10
confer with other clubs, and TO re
mort at a future meeting. Inc com
mfttee is composed Of w. }. w. COW
den. J. X. Hall, d. w. Martin, ana the
" The EIllins Cadets will determine
tonight whether they will 90 TO
Washington or Charleston on March
4tb The movement TO attend the IL
aueuration of Governor Atkinson mas
gained many friends during the past
few days, and it is likely that there
will be a lively meeting tonight.
Speeches were made in advocacy Oh
securing permanent headquarters lor
the County Club. The discussion re-
suited in the appointment of com
mittee consisting of Messrs. Morris
Horkheimer. J. c. Brady, II. c. Rich
ards Robert Hazlett, and q. Buchanan
CABINET CONJECTURES.
"Tat me give YOU a pointer about the
Cabinet" said a very prominent local Ike
nublican last evening. General Con Is
ont of the race for Attorney General.
The Register said, a month ago. IN Il
srscial telegram from Clarksburg, that
the General would not accept a Cabinet
onpointment. and that was straight
tip. Major Mckinley, as matter OF
course. thoroughly understood this. and
the last time General Goff was summoned
10 Canton was to make this situation
clear to the President-eloct Major NC
Kinlev saws no one whom he has named
for a Cabinet position has declined ana
that is strictly true. General Coil was
not formally announced for the place, be-
cause the Prcsideut-elect was thoroughly
acquainted with the fact that the Cen
eral would not accept. His views were
listened to with great attention, however
and he stands very high with the IN
coming administration. Another South
ern man. in the common acceptation of
that geographical term, will get the Post
master Generalship. and l ask you to keep
your eye on James NJ. Gary, of Baltimore,
i'm connection with that Office. i think
he will get the place, and simply want TO
pose as a prophet. with what I regard as
inside information"
What about Hon. y. i. Scott?' was
asked.
Mr.. Scott will not get a Cabinet posi-
ton. but he will be very handsomely
taken care of. as he deserves. He was a
leader of leaders in the last campaign,
and that fact is thoroughly appreciated
at Canton. 1t is my opinion that he will
be the next Treasurer of the United
States, although he may be given the
Office of Commissioner of Internal Rev
enue. 1t is more apt to be the first
named place than the second. Mr.. Scott
would grace either office, and his friends
or those who know him best would ike
to see him treasurer. The Office is a most
responsible one, and the bond required is
enormous. but Col. Scott could meet all
the legal requirements and would dis
charge the duties of the office TO the en-
tire satisfaction of all. His political tall
ents and his personal efforts cnttle him
to a reward of the frst-class. and his
sound business sense would enable him to
discharge to the full measure any duties
which might devolve upon him. 1t is the
hope Of all West Virginians, regardless
Of politics, that some first-class office
may fall to the lot of West Virginia. and
the appointment of Senator Scott would
give general satisfaction"
THE FULTON SQUABBLE.
The political squabble has been settled.
Mayor Edward Hamm and City Recorder
Michael Stein met Tuesday evening and
made an official canvass Of the returns.
II. Roth was declared elected Mayor. and