Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-09

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and Notes.
Tired from loss of sleep, protracted
sessions of the convention, and tireiess
work in behalf of Ohio countys candi-
date for State Auditor. the delegates
returned to the city yesterday morn
ing on the Urania. Some left Park
ersburg on the afternoon train Friday,
and others remained after the boat
departed, so that not more than half
the party that went down on the boat
returned that way.
The boat scheme was an excellent
one in every sense Of the word, save
that it's location was very poor, con-
sidered as headquarters for Handlan..
Very few delegates from other sections
visited the boat, but it was neverthe-
less a scene of political activity at
nearly all times. The delegation held
several conferences in the cabin. at
which the attack upon the Miller
strength was planned, and reports of
progress were made. About two o'clock
Wednesday morning, a number of be-
lated delegates invaded the Jackson
county headquarters, opposite the
Blennerhassett, awoke the sleeping
delegates, and marched them down to
the boat, where general good time
followed, the Jackson county delega-
ton being escorted back to headquart-
ers about an hour later.
Never did candidate before con-
vention have more earnest ard de-
voted crowd of "rooters" than Mr.
Handlan had in the Ohio county delega-
ton. They worked constantly and
every man who wore delegate badge
was looked upon as fair game. 1t was
work which counted, too. When the
delegation reached Parkersburg, it was
stated that Handlan had no chance,
that Miller was the strongest candi-
date before the convention, etc. After
the delegates started to work, they
could he found at all points, button
holing delegates, and scheming, and
dealing Handlan was not nominated,
but he secured a splendid vote, anu
made an excellent impression upon all
who met him.
The delegates were disappointed over
his defeat, but neither they nor Mr..
Handlan are sore because the "other
fellow had more votes. Ohio county
Democrats will give loyal support II
the entire ticket, and look confidently
forward to the time when their claims
| will receive recognition.
Another disappointment to a major
ity of the delegates was the defeat of
Judge Tavenner. Possibly their loyal
support Of him cost a few votes for
Handlan, but it is not at all likely
that the number was sufficient to
cause his defeat. Judge Holt is the
nominee, and will find no stronger sup
porters than among the Ohio counts
delegates. He is brainy, a splendid
S'"h1pSA' personally popuidl, anu eF-
cry member of the delegation looks up
on him as winner
The nomination of Robert Armstrong
for State Superintendent of Free
Schools, is peculiarly pleasing to his
friends in Ohio county, whose name is
legion. He was once principal of the
Normal School at West Liberty. He
is not only a capable educator, but a
good public speaker, and he will be
heard from the stump.
George Mccoy, of Sistersville, wit
make speeches for the ticket also. Mr..
Miller is not public speaker, but is an
organizer and political worker without
a superior in the State, and his SER
vices will be found Invaluable. When
it comes to an active canvass of the
State, the Republican candidates will
be very badly handicapped in compar-
ison with the Democratic. Generally,
the ticket is one of the strongest ever
named by the party in this State. In
points of fitness and character, it will
commend itself not only to every Dem
ocrat, but to independent voters as
well.
AS evidence of the good feeling per-
vading the Democratic ranks every
where, the following telegram from
Parkersburg is given:
Special to the Register.
PARKERSBURG, w. Va, June g.
While the Democrats of Wood county
are disappointed over the failure of
their candidate to secure the nomina-
ton for Governor, they show no re-
sentiment and CONSIDER that they were
beaten in fair fight and are thor
oughly gratified at the showing Judge
Tavenner made, even in the face of the
great odds there were aginst him. His
splendid showing on the first ballot
was a surprise to his own friends as
we'll as to Hollis, very few of either
having believed that he would lead on
the first ballot. He made