The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-29
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THE MORNING SESSION.
Routine Proceedings and Demon
strations for Favorites.
From n stnfs corrssropdent

Routine Proceedings and Demon
strations for Favorites.
From Stan Correspondent.
TERRA ALTA, w. Va, June 2s.-
The convention assembled in its open-
ing session in the town hall at II
o'clock, and the room was packed to
Its full capacity, and then GONE, be-
fore Congressional Chairman Teter
brought down his gavel, and announced
Tracy L. Jeffers, Of Jefferson, as tenn
porary chairman, and James W. Holt,
Of Taylor. as secretary. Rev. Mr.. WI
ley, OF Fairmont, made the opening
prayer, and prayed for the success Of
the Grand Old Party in the Second dis
trlct. for the ticket recently named in
Philadelphia against the combined
forces being arrayed against It, and
for pure ballot and an honest count.
Cheers greeted the minister at the
conclusion OF the prayer
Then the Dayton men began a dem
onstration, and instantly there was u
counter demonstration from the opposl-
tlon. Soon the delegates were on their
feet, shouting like mad, md 1t was i'm
mediately evident that the convention
was destined to become a noisy one,
with aggressiveness the watchword Of
the supporters Of all the candidates. A
selection from one Of the two bands,
and the demonstrations were renewed,
followed by the other band Joining in.
Finally order was had, ana Chairman
Teter introduced Rev. ]. L. B. Jones,
OF Terra Alta, who delivered an address
Of welcome. The mention Of the names
Of Mckinley and Roosevelt aroused
great enthusiasm.
Temporary Chairman Tracy L. JEFF
frs was introduced, and thanked the
convention for the cordial reception he
had received. This ought to be the
hes. convention ever held in thls con-
gresslonal district from every point OF
view. He promised that there would be
no reflection on any act of his as the
presiding officer. The speaker praised
the work of the Philadelphia conven-
tlon, and again the crowd went wild
In Its enthusiasm. The state ticket in
West Virginia must be made success
ful, and a most important matter is to
see that the legislature is kept Repub-
llcan. Great questions must be deter
mined, and we want level-he9ded men
In the United States senate to deter
mine them. Let us, see that We have
Republican senators, Republican con-
gressmen, Republican state officers and
Republican legislature.
The Right Spirit.
when we go away from this con-
ventIon, let us go asking for votes for
the nominee" was an observation by
the speaker that was received with
cheers.
Cries of Dayton" and Meredith"
interrupted the speaker. who said he
could not distinguish the names, and
when a, louder outburst followed, he
observed: Gentlemen, my hearing
hasn't improved bit" Again the
cheering broke out, and the speakers
retort, "No medical treatment Will ever
improve my hearingi" aroused laughter
and renewed cheering. The speaker
invoked fair play from all sides, and
concluded by calling for three cheers
for President Mckinley and the Repub-
llcan party, which were given with n
will.
The following committees were ap.
pointed:
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