Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-07

Political Notes.
The Democratic suggestion meet
lngs, held in all the wards in the city
last night, were well attended. The
number of representative citizens pres
ent is regarded as an indication Of
more than ordinary interest in the COM
ing election. The suggestions made en-
brace excellent councilmanic material.
Democrats have done exceedingly well
in the suggestion meetings, and should
do their full duty by selecting the prop
er material in the primary election
which will be held on Saturday, the
18th inst.
In several wards resolutions were
adopted endorsing A. T. Sweeney for
mayor, and John S. Ritz for chief of
police. Arrangements were made at
several meetings for conferences by
the candidates who were suggested.
Representative of the Committee OF
One Hundred attended number of the
meetings.
The Democrats suggested, and VIII
nominate, candidates for the short
term in the First Branch in the Fourth
and Sixth wards. There were vacan-
cies occasioned in one instance by res
ignation, and in the other by death,
and the seats are now occupied by Re-
publicans. Democrats will test the le-
gality of the present incumbents serv-
ing during the remainder of the I'M
expired term, their contention being
that they legally hold their seats only
until the next ensuing municipal cleo
ton.
At the First ward meeting, after the
business was concluded, Gen. Alfred
Caldwell was called upon for few
remarks, and made an excellent TWEEN
ty minutes speech. He severely criti-
cized the present administration OF
the municipal government, and laid
stress upon the necessity for reform.
He commended all the persons who
were suggested at the meeting, and
said that no mistake could be made in
the selection of any of them. He
thought Democrats should take advan-
tage of the situation, and he assured
his hearers that with proper men on
the tickets in the different wards. the
marty could win. His remarks were Wig
orously applauded.
First Ward.
Mr.. Geo. Mathison was chosen chair
man and w. E. Deiters, secretary. Sug-
gestions were made as follows:
First Branch Councillor. S. L. 3.
Spragg, C. w. Brockunier
Second Branch-Patrick Moran,
Chas. Klein, R. L. Frazier, Geo. j.
Mathison, Dennis O'Leary, Carl kron-
aiger, Sr., ". j. Ennis, John Bache-
lor, Geo. w. Bremen, Jesse w. Pultz,
Louis Weitzel, Chas. H. Miller, John
B. Garden, ]. B. Brennan, F. D. Fred
erick, J. H. Mcdonald, John H. Crock
ard Fidelius, Reister, L. j. Miller.
Executive ommittee-Thomas NJ.
Kelly, Henry Weisgerber.
All members suggested for Council
will meet at Rob't McNichoPs office,
No. 1903 Market street this evening.
Second Ward.
Owing to some hitch in arrangements
Second ward meeting was not held at the
Second ward market as was intended,
1t was held directly across the street
in the barber shop of William Rapp,
at q Tenth street. When Committee
man Shanghnessy called the meeting
to order there were quite a number of
party representatives. During the
meeting a number Of short addresses
were made. All points were also free
ly discussed and every move was to-
wards perfect party harmony.
On motion Robert Simms was chosen
chairman and T. H. Pollock, secretary.
The suggestions were as follows:
For First Branch of Council Zone to
be nominated)-D. l.. Layey.
For Second Branch of Council (three
to be elected)-H. ]. McGivern. Frank
Lyons, Will Crawford Rurick Walters.
John G.. McLain William Ellingham,
Alex. Updegraff.
For Executive Committeeman-John
Shanghnessy, Henry Frohme and
George Beuter.
The meeting was adjourned at 8
o'clock. The committee of One Hun
dred was represented by Mr.. John G.
McLain.
Third Ward.
The meeting was held in the police
eourt room. Col. Thos OBrien, Sr.,
was chairman and E, 2. Hanke secre-
tary. A committee of three was ap
pointed to fill any vacancies which
may occur. Suggestions were made as
follows:
First Branch of Council-M. E. Trac-
ey, Chas. F. Brandfass, Frank Cruise.
Second Branch of Council-Geo.
Nau, j. T. Goodwin Dr. Andrew VIII
son, Jos. BREEDING, John Yaeger. P. J.
Green, Geo. E. Boyd, Sr., Thos Fox.
}. B. Handlan, Robert Pekari. Julius
Pollock, ]. L. Sawtell, w. S. McDon-
aid.
Executive committee-Pat Reddy J.
j. p. O'Brien.
Fourth Ward
Fourth ward Democrats held 1aree1v
attended meeting in the Beabout Cfuh
rooms on Wood street. John Corcoran
was chairman and c. B. o Brien secre-
tary. Suggestions were made as fol-
lows:
First Branch-Long term, Charles c.