Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-07-29
Special TO the Register.

Special 10 the Register
SlSTERSVILLE, w. Va, July 2S.-
Judge John H. Holt, of Cabell county.
Democratic candidate for Governor,
who was in the city last evening and
made speech to very large crowd.
went out to Middlebourne this morn
ing, where he attended the Tyler coun-
ty Democratic convention.
After the routine business of the con-
vention had been transacted an escort
was sent for Mr.. Holt and for George
NJ. Mccoy, the candidate for Attorney
General.
The entrance of Mr.. Holt was the
signal for great applause and cheering
by the large crowd, which filled the
court room, and it was several minutes
before the crowd could be quieted by
the chairman. Mr. Holt was introduce
ed by G. D. Smith, chairman of the
convention, and was well received. He
made fine address of about an hour
and half, and during all that time.
despite the fact that the room was ex-
ceedlngly warm, he held the attention
of the large audience without the least
effort. He called particular attention
to some of the most salient points in
the Democratic platform in a manner
which carried conviction TO the people
present. He also pointed out the err
rors and discrepancies in the platform
adopted by the Republican convention
at Philadelphia.
He put Mark Hanna and Mckinley
on the pan and roasted them to a
turn.
His Arrangement of the Leaders
of the Republican party was a MASTER
ful effort and each point was made
more emphatic by the facts which he
gave in support of his argument. Dur
ing the address Judge Holt was very
frequently interrupted by enthusiastic
applause.
He was followed by Hon. George NJ.
Mccoy. Mr.. Mccoy made a short ad-
dress, but it was to the point. He told
his audience why they should be Dem
ocrats and explained good reasons why
they should be in line for Bryan and
the State ticket at the coming election.
Taken altogether the meeting was a
grand success and the Democracy OF
Tyler county will be greatly benefited
by il.
The Democratic county convention
held at Middlebourne this afternoon
was a rousing meeting. 1t was re-
markable turnout for a country disc
trict or account of the fact that many
OF the farmers are very busy harvest
ing, and 1t goes to show Just how the
Democrats are feeling this year.
The Convention.
The convention was called 10 order by
Gilbert D. Smith. who was also made
temporary and permanent chairman. The
following resolutions were unanimously
adopted, amid the vociferous cheering of
the vast audience:
Resolved, First. That Tyler county
Democrats in convention assembled do
hereby indorse the Kansas City platform,
William Jennings Bryan. Adlai Steven
son, and also heartily endorse the nomi-
nees OF the State convention at Parkers-
burg; Second. That we condemn the trusts
and Imperialism; Third. That we condemn
the Presidents unfriendly action toward
the Beers Of South Africa, and in refus-
ing 10 give the Filipinos their independ-
ence, and also in refusing TO give the
CubanS their independence as promised
Harvey B. Nissan. of Persley, was nom
mated by reclamation for sheriff. John
Stealey, his only opponent. pulling off lust
before the convention was called to order
c. Y. Benedum and Dr. c. 3. Hitchcock
were nominated for the House OF Dele
gates, and when the vote was taken Be
medium won out with a big majority TO
his credit. a. Bruce Hunt and George
r. hesterson were nominated for prose-
cutting attorney. Mr.. Hunt refused to &C.
cept the nomination, and despite the fact
that he made great fight to have his
name withdrawn, the matter was put to
vote, and he succeeded in having Mr.
Kesterson elected by a small majority
On motion Of Hunt. Kesterson was made
the unanimous choice of the convention.
7. B. kellar was nominated for assessor
I. B. Smith for commissioner and George
Meeker for county surveyor.