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CHARLOTTE DAILY 01 ERVER, CO, 1" 3. THE COSYHTIOa;fOBH:i (Continued from Pais One).' I have been faithful to the Interests of Mr. Craig, and if hla friends and the west ever want a friend la I Rew&n all they 3ave to da is to call on me, because thewest should) .and niust.be represented on the Democratic Bute ticket, And If not this time for Governor,, let us five It the next time to the west, where -it belongs." Applause). . . mr. bickett elected. -, ; - The vote of the eighth and last bal lot was: Bickett 565; Winbourno, 30., uj Clement, 6. .' COMMISSIONER OF AORICUL - i- i TURK. - .t. - ' - . ' T Mr. A. D. Ward, of Craven, put In nomination Mr- T ' B. Parker. for Cedmiasioner of ' Agriculture;. Lieut. Aaev. W..D. Turner, of Iredell, Major W. A. Graham; Mr. S. M. Gattis, of 'range. Mr. R. W. Scott; Mr Plato Collins, f Lenoir, Mr. C. C. Moore; Mr W. A. Stewart, of Harlett, Mr.' E. F, McRae, . . ;..-',. . . The first' ballot: Moore. fOJ.SOJ; McRae, 158.IS; Parker. 7.ll; Gra . ham, 21742; Scott, 147. Mi. -: - a teature er tna nominating speeches , was the references to the number of children - the candidates had. Mr. Gattla said Mr. Scott had make him Commissioner of Agricul ture. I ask. every man hero in tha future that you will regard the rote of the farmer and that you do not go Into a convention without you know what his vote Is. We want to roll up a great victory next fall. I thank you so much." Mr. 1 T. Hartsell, of Concord presented the name of Mr. J. B. Sher rill for Commissioner of Labor and Printing: Mr. W. A. Self, of Hickory, Mr. C. G. Cobb; Mr. W. M. Tye, of Charlotte, Mr. W. W. Haywood r Mr, Jones Carson, of Rutherfordton, Mr. I E. Bowers; Representative J. H. Small, of Washington, Mr. M. I Ship man, and Mr. J. c. Clifford. of HaA nett, Mr. W. V. Wilson. .- ; The first ballot resulted as follows Sherrlli, ISO; Cobb. 61; Haywood. 61 Bowers, t;; Wilson, ? II; Ship man Mr. Tye withdrew the nam of Mr. Haywood. Mr. Bowers withdrew his own, Mr. Tye said: 'In view of th fact that thia convention seems to mink that the laboring man should be represented here, only by proxy. wish o withdraw the name of Mr. W, W. Haywood, of Mecklenburg." ; ., v M. U BHilPMAN NOMINATED. - The second ballot was as follows Sherrlli, 201; Cobb, II; Wilson, SO Shlpman. 421. . v . FOR ; CORPORATION COM MIS r Mr. C C. Daniels, sf WQMb Placed f t , .. ... ... 4 ? i 1 , V? . btate , Treasurer . B. Kv Xaoy, w -v r ' . ; convention It; Mr. Collins said that Mr. Moore had t. . weighing more . ; than t 1.000 pounds. . ..:.- . :-. . , ' Mr. Stewart was nonplussed . by D, B. Smith, whn said; "How man chil dren has. he?".' ?, .. ' -. "t wilf tell you directly,": said Mr. Stewart. . ... ' .., Colonel McRae is a confirmed bach elor, "' t -V i,:,,r t THE BALLOTING. 'v-'-":, ' - The second ballot read: "'Parkeri 2; Graham, 259; ficott, 11; Moore, 231: McRae, 171; . , The third ,ballot: Moore, 235; Graham. 288; Scott. 96; McRae, 178. The name of Mr. Scott was with drawn after this ballot. The fourth ballot: , 1 Graham, 221; Moore, 261 i McRae, 171. Tha fifth ballot; ; Moore, 270; Graham. 88; McRae, 117. t Mr- McRae withdrew at the close of this ballot. " ,, . .. ho was " re-norafnated . by the 6Ut yesterday. "' s.:V '. - i the name of Mr. B. T. Ay cock In nom Ination for corporation commissioner; Mr. .; W Bailey, f Raleigh, that of Mr, Henry A London. Tha name of Mr.. L. C BagwelV waa ,, wHhdrawn irom tne coniesi. The 'ballot resulted as follows: Ay- cock. 893.72; London, 356.29. Mr. Ay cock was-nominated.- . Messrs. J. w. Bailey, of Raleigh, and Walter . Murphy, of Salisbury, were . nominated tor electors-at-large bv acclamation. , . This was followed by the reading of the platform. . v - . - . - SIMULTANEOUS PRIMARIES REC- , . I OMMENDED. After the platform was adopted the following resolution, ' which was pre pared -by Mr. Thomas W. Alexander, of Charlotte, waa presented by Mr. w, C ' Hammer and passed by the con vention ' after a spirited debate parti V. Joynrr, rc-nomtnated . for the office of Superintendent of Pa '' . . ' Uc Instruction. -y ' . : i The ' sixth - end 1 Ut- ballol: Moore 370, and Graham 375. ' Mr. Moore thanked his friends and . pledged , his . support to thje party's nominee.; Among other things he (7 ' MR. MOORE SPEAKS. . -"Tou fellows keep quiet over there and listen to me now (cries of "Hur rah for Moore'.") . Wait a rolnute. "Walt a mlnut. ,7 . "My friends, . I want ts say to you that I put up the very best fight that I knew "how to put up, and that I put up a good fight Is shown ty the ballot ut taken. 9 want to say to yen now that I will get behind the nominee, and with all th fight that Is in me I . sha'l 'see that he gets the . necessary majurii.y ni iiirvemoer io ' To stop any pain, anywhere la ? min utes, simply lake just one of Dr. Sheep's Jplnk Pain Tablets. - Pln mans enngm 1lon tiloed premire that is all. Dr. Sheep's Headache or Pink Pain Tablets will quickly coax blood pressure away frem pain centres. ' Alter tiiat, pain is gone. Headache, Neuralc'a. painful pe fled with womof . etc.. get Inctant help, rn Tablets 2x.. told by Mullen's Phar macy.: ... ,- cipated !n by Thomas W. Alexander, J. H.,Wddlngton, W. A. be If, J.W. Wilson. Jr., C..H, Hoey. W. T. Craw, ford, E. W. Pou and otners. : "Resolved:, That we recommend that hereafter the Democratic iparty shall select, its candidates for various Stat officers and members of Congress In a primary or precinct meetings to be held simultaneously Jn all th counties of the State, under such rules and reg ulations as the Bute Democratic ''ex ecutive committee may prescribe.'.' INSTRUCTS FOR BRYAN. ' After this a resolution to enderse snd instruct for Mr. W. J. Prysn was offered. Governor Aycck made an en thusiast! 3 speech favoring the resolu tion. O. Carr, who made a minority report on th resolution, spoke against it. Others spoke; some for and some against It. The debate was good na ture d and left no sting. , . The vote on th resolution stood 523 to 194. " '. . The Mecklenburg delegation voted 13 against and t for the resolution.. Immediately afUr pa!ng Ci Brysn resolution the convention adjourned. Not more than no-fjurtb of the del egates were present, the u.-ot o'clock. Everybody coarse ana ready 'to go ai weanesday mam In tlon had been In session th time a strenuous fight was going THE PLATf ORM ADOPTED Jux-LKutciiant iov"r.r -luntKhien vnrr nauorm Drafted by the wnmnfe Appointed For the Pnr , pose Htutn U I'DtdlmouMf Ao- proved by Ux KUUo Conveutloo bpienairt lrotniil-Uiu of iemo . tratla rrlnt-iple Caoital -Fw In vestments to Bo Knoonn.t'l and : All egitlmte Enterprise Ai,-rtred the Kqol Protection of the Ldtus . Present Stat Aduilniatnufoo En dered and Current Conditions He y viewed Acts of RepubUcen Party ajonricmneo 4janno.vrocianl Al- drtch Currejicy . Bill Scored Ex- travagance of Ite Congress De v nounced -The Future. ... 4 ., .Former Lieutenant Governor R. A. Doughton, of iAUegheny, offered to the State v Democratic convention, at 10 o'clock last night" the party platform which waa drafted by th committee last -Wednesday and which has been en cold storage ever sine. Th docu ment was read by Mr- Dough con In a clear, ringing wii'e snd was listened to with marked inUrest by every dele gate of the onvj;Kl3i. . An viaence t in approval thai ti received was its unanimous adoption. It follows: - .i- , v-. TKfi platform: . The Democracy of North Carolina In convention assembled re-affirms its allegiance to the cardinal principles Of true Democratic government, and congratulates th people upon-'. the wise, the progressive and the eco nomical conduct of public affairs sine its restoration to power In this State.: . v .-. . In the Inaugural address of Gov ernor Aycock January, 1901. is this sentence! "Thl year we meet under extraordinary v. circumstances on party goes out and another comes In: on policy ends and a new one be gins." ; .. , : - , - The Democratlo party again enter ed Into power; Democratic policy be came the controlling policy of- our State. The achievements of those years are unmistakably great. To the trust imposed, the Democratic party has Been wholly faithful. The admin istrations of Governor Chsrles B. Ay- cork and Governor R. B. Glenn have added prestige to our history, and giv en prosperity to eur people. State af fairs have been conducted with clean efficiency, and to the peopl has com peace. . - A SPLENDID RECORD. V Out of the very shadows of disor der the record begins. There is now no more disorder, and no more doubt. The people have come Into their own, Responsible government is made sure. Conditions encourage th full and free development of our Industries. To. the child Is given greater and greater opportunity for knowledge and North Carolina is become a na tional leader In popular education, A stable government has Inspired confi dence. I,ocal Improvements are push ed with vigor. Good schools and good roads are ne longer a dream. but are growing realities. Scat Insti tutions have been managed with cred it and without scandal. The record is un marred by official misconduct. Appropriations have Increased as our needs demsnd while taxes are reduc ed. Even the convict is now able to tie hour being ' . i- v' V-Sr ' ' ' V"''1 T " :.".'? '.W. '. - ' . f was :' tired, f -;,', ?i?; ' 'iPf&l La'V1 o home. Since - ' K ' ' g the eonven-I ;-'j; A 1 V;- il; '- .- " - .-v-'-.. , . ,;. n and most ef f ; -. ''" -''A ' ' 1 ' - f- r ' v " " v- Sk ;' --y- V" ''fy-. V; " , ' - ' ' - " ' " . . - ' ' ' Here's what Barney Oldfield, the famous automobile rac ing riy says about PEPSI-COLA: J- "I enjoy PEPSI-COLA first rate. It's a bUUy drink--refreshing, invig orating, a fine 'bracer before a race, and a splendid restorer afterwards." PEPSI:COLA is the Original Pure Food Drink guaranteed under the U. S. Gov't Serial No. 3813, At all soda fountains, 5c a glass at your grocer's, 5c a bottle. Beware "of imitations. i s I A. government. Th Confederate soldier has been remembered with gratltud and In creased provision made against want in the days of his old age. Tho needs of the unfortunate are met. and the call of the affllowd Hi answered. To the blind and to th deaf the State now holds open the door of hope; For tier unfortunate Insane she provided a J refuge of comfort. That tha Legisla ture could dedicate one-nan minion dollars for the adequate care of all oar unforcunatea shows the growth of eur ability, and the certainty of our car. . And th Democratic party pleag Itself to maintain these policies which make for the development of every section of our State, and for the se curity of our people, and the stability Of our Institutions. Jsmea R. Young, who was re-nomlnated for the oftic of. Insurance . '.i Commissioner. Secretary ef Slate 1. Bryan Crimes, foe tao term N-rrrtary Mate, wbo was bettered vlUi rc-nmnlhatlon. tt add hla part to th support of the properly constituted legal authorities. Foreign corporations doing businetui In this titate should be required to submit co the jurisdiction of the courts of the State under penalty of having their license to do business in the State revoked. ' All contributions to political parties or for political purposes should be made public at once, and the charter of any dom-flo corporation doing business in this Stavu. and the license of any foreign corporation, should be revoked, If uny such corKratlon con tributes to any political campaign fund, or to any fund for the purpose violating such laws; and particularly to make unlawful such discrimina tions as are now or may In th fu ture be practiced by railroad compa nies and other common carriers and nubile service corporations against all North Carolina points in favor of points out of the Stat having ne greater natural advantage. :- Th party In power In the nation that has so long failed to correct such inequalities is equally guilty wit.t th public service corporations for the disadvantage under which this iitat has labored. No railroad company. , telegraph GLENN EN- ADMINISTRATION DOR8BD. Wa anAarma the able and nrneres. tlv administration of Gov. R. B. Glenn and the ttat officers, and w approve and commend to the people of North Carolina th record of our Btnators and Representatives In the Congress of the United States. W regard with approval the . In creased Interest, In permanent road building, and recognising that the ad vantages In the way of greatly in creased land values, In th quick and easy transportation over good roads, and the consequent -saving of wear an tear on stock and vehicles ts no longer an experiment, but a plain, practical fact, as seen In those ssc Mons ef North Carolina : and other States where such rosds are In use; and? believing that with a constantly Improving school system, a system of good roads, linking the east with the piedmont section, and th piedmont with the mountain section, will b of great od to North Carolina, there fore, w recommend this spirit of In ternal Improvement to the peopl of our Stat for their Investigation, and suggest that the next General As sembly take such action on this mat ter a may seem best. . EDUCATION FUNDAMENTAL ": We I believe that education Is one ef the, fundamental needs of all gov ernment. W believe that every prospective cltiien has th right to re ceive, and It is th duty of th Stat to furnish, adequate preparation for uch f itlcenshlp. -We congratulate the people "that a four-months' school In vary district la no longer merely a promts but a realisation. We recom mend the administration of our edu cational affairs, and pledge the con tinuation of that policy which has ac complished so great good. --s . .. The Democratic party has kept Its promise' and materially reduced pas senger and freight rates in the State, snd given to th peeple lower rates, while the reports of the railroad companies-show that this reduction of rates has been accompanied by In creased revenu on that class of busi ness affected by the laws of the State rertuclnsr -th rates.', v- ..".....-. ; v, Wa declare that he best interest of the Ktate demands that all of eur people elicit unit in earnest endeav ors to secure employment at fair wages for a ail of our fellow-cltlsens who are how Idle, pr who sr working on short time, by no fault of theirs, but by reason ef the panic caused by Republican pollole. . , a CAPITAL WELCOMED. Every enterprise looking to the In vextment of capital and employment of skilled labor should be .- fostered and encouraged by the State. All foreign corporations doing bust ne in this state should be required to obtain llne to do so, and th 11 cnn of any such corporations should be rv. , .. f watered stock er bond ne lufj statutes. ty it in violation or state without tne approval or -V,-;? j-.-.v : ' . :r t: ; . .' ' i , J V ., .. , . ' ."'t , 1 f ': ; v ' . -. - . "? - , v- :- ' '. y 1 ty M. L, Flilpuuin, of Henderson county, nominated 1 for Commissioner -- :: j ' ; ' Iabor and Printing:. : bf aiding In or procuring the nom ination of any candidate for, public office- - .- i r . ; - '- . ) PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATIONS. AIlpublio service corporations and natural monopolies should b brought under strict control of th United States as to inter-State buslpees. and of the State as to mtra-State busi ness, but a fair return on fair val uation of property owned or operat ed by theni should b allowed, after J laying operating expenses, including ust and ample wages to employes. Private monopolies should be de stroyed. Conspiracies by prospective purchase to put down or keep down the prices of articles produced by the labor of others should be mad crim inal, and all persons or corporations entering Into such conspiracies should be punished; and we condemn In ev ery form, subsidies, gratuities, bon uses, trusts and monopolies and tbey should not be tolerated. 'Congress should so amend th in-tr-8tate commerce law as te prevent discrimination and ?bte In intef Btat traffic and provide for th pun ishment by Imprisonment of officers of railroad and other common car riers and public servlc corporations, r company, telephone company, express company or other public service cor poration, should be permitted to Issue or grant to any person, except officer and mploys, any fre pass, frank, or other free service, privilege, bene fit or favor, should be mad equally guilty wfih th corporation laaulng er granting th sam. EQUAL PROTECTION TO ALL. We pledge not only to cltUtn ef this Stat but to citizens of ether ;ate that all capital invested It le gitimate enterprise in Nortii Car l:na, whether foreign or dories' c, corporate or prtv;, shall have tss equal protection of the laws and t.i For a Sprained AnV'. As Ususlly treateit. a sprs!:.-l s wlll dluM the Injurel rrs -i r , month or more, but a; " berlala's Liniment an 1 e' , . - t rectlons with e. eure may ba les than 01:. v is a moft rn: It tor a it .1 or and you are c- - the pronirt r. ( i-". ty I.. II. J ' h to- 1 I-
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