The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-05

elected as delegates-at-large to the
Chicago convention.
Aiternates Are Nominated.
The nomination of alternates-at-
large was then declared IN order Bar
bour county yielded To Kanawha
county, and Prof. Charles r. Mitchell.
instructor In the West Virginia col
legiate institute. az Institute, W Va.
was nominated as one of the colored
elternates- at-large.
berkeley county yielded TO jefferson
and Col. II. X. McMahon was nomi-
mated
Brooke county gave way to Monon-
gaia county. and Judge Frank Cox,
OF Morgantown, nominated John Cum
minis, OF OHIO county. He referred
To Mr.. Cummins long service In the
interests of Republicanism. and speak
ing Of the fact that Mr. Cummins is a
veteran. capable engineer for the A
a. o. said that he would furnish more
steam during the next campaign than
any other.
Capt. NJ c. Sperry. OF Harrison.
placed in nomination the name of
Luclus Hosc. prominent business
man Of ClarksburE, who formerly was
engaged in business In Wheeling
Grant county yielded TO Mineral and
W p Crooks was nominated. Mr..
brand. OF Marion, nominated Phil IA.
Waters. of kanawha. as the second
colored alternate. but Mr. Waters de-
clined, explaining that he has been
appointed assistant door-keeper at the
national convention. He graciously
thanked the convention for the honor
Summers county then nominated John
3 X. Chttord, q. berkeley county. editor
OF the Pioneer Press. as Coloi,d
alternate. VI. r. Whittico. OF Nc.
Dowell. was also nominated. Mr. chr
ford thcn Withdrew. and the uomina-
lion OF Messrs. Whittico and Michel
was made by reclamation.
Before the first ballot upon the four
candidates for the remaining two
places was completed DO was evident
I that Messrs Cummins and Hoge were
elected By "a large maJoyity. and ~ was
moved that their election be declared
by acclamation. This motion prevail
ed unanimously.
Highland Is Endorsed.
Following the nomination Of alter
mates. Judge Blizzard Of Wood was
recognized. and offered resolution.
approyiu- The conduct Of the Hon
Virgil Highland a. West Nirginias
member o. The national Republican
committee. The resolution urged the
West Virginia delegates 10 vote for
Mt Highland To- succeed himself The
resolution wa adoptd unanimously.
Upon motion of Capt T. r. Hood.
~ Mineral tho district delegates. SO
\
b trict convention. were ratified BY
, the state convention.
. Hatfield Administration Endorsed.
Judge Blizzard then offered a reso-
/ luton endorsing the administration
I Of Governor Hatfield. This was
adopted unanimously and an enfhusi-
astic demonstration followed Loud
cheers for Hatfield we're heard every
E whore m the hall
The follow .uE o. The resolution.
Resolved. that the splendid and
great Republican administration
Of Governor Hatfield be and
same - hereby uneauivocaily
I and most heartily approved IN
1 every respect BY this convention.
Robinson In Control
u was evident that the Robinson
I forces were bon complete control %
Tho convention. from start 10 finish.
though mo- effort was made 70 abuse
This strength. Three Of the four dele
gates selected yesterday are known
to Do ardent supporters OF Judge Rob
iusun candidacy Tor governor
No feeling ~ bitterness was dis
. PLAYED. and harmony wa every
whore evident 40 deIcGatoa were
enthusiastic and unanimous in pre.
dieting Republican victory this fau
The convention adjourned shortly
after 3 o'clock