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Vol. xxiii. WELDON, N. C, THURSDAY, MAY 26, 1892. NO. 8 S i9i ;0 Convention THE UNTEKIUKIHII AND IIARMO. NIOU9 DHMOCKACY NOMINATE CANOIDATKS WHO WILL BE "i j ELECTED IN NOVEMBER. J ' he largest gathering ofthe kino r ever knows in the state a8sem i atks to preserve the rights and EXECUTE THE WISHES OF THE FLE. PEO- S Never to be forgotten in the history of North Carolina was the convention of the Democracy of the State which aS' ftemblcd in Stronach's warehouse, Ral eigh, on the 18th, at 12 o'clock. This ut auditorium, although ono of the largest buildings ofthe kind in the State, was not half spacious enough to hold the throng which crowded thither. The number of delegates to which the State it entitled is 100G and few seats of regu lar delegates were left vacant. There Srcro besides hundreds of the flower of Ithe Democracy of the Stato who c;ime to e present at the deliberations of the con - vention. 1 PromDtlv at the hour of noon State Chatrnun E. C. Smith called the crowded convention to order. Itev. Dr. W. S. Black then led in prayer. Chairman Smith then advanced and said it was his pleasant duty to vail to- I gether this convention of Democrats J He said Democrats because he believed f all wished to see Democracy prevail. Fie knew that there were differences but he believed that when this convention was over all would work for the success of the Democratic party. He then presented as temporary chair man of the convention lion. Lee S. Over man, of Rowan. - Mr. (Jvernian said: Gentlemen wo are Democrats. This is a Democratic convention. We are all of one faith He said if were to preach a sermon he would take his text from Proverbs. Bet ter a drv morsel than a house full of strife. He trusted there was no man here who did not love North Carolina and her institutions and who was not willing to sacrifice personal preferences and individual opinions for the party which has done so muoh for our grand old Commonwealth. In conclusion he doclared the next bus iness before the convention was the nonv ination of temporary secretaries. Capt. T. L. Einry nominated the es teemed secretary, Robert M. Furman of Asheville, and he was elected by ao clamation. The call of counties began The spokesmen of the various delegations ch announced that his county was rep- tontAit siirl nltin wWhpr there was j . ntesi or not. uootesis were reponeu the oounties of Cabarrus, Duplin, 0ns- 1UW, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Warren, six in all. The secretary reported that every county was represented. The next business was the selection of the various committees. These were sent in by the districts and wero as fol lows, by districts: Credentials R. II. Stancill, 0. F, Herring, Josephus Daniels, W, W. Full er, J A. L ckhart, M. II. Pinnix, J. W Todd, J. II. Tucker. Permanent Organization. J. J - Laushini'houso. C. B, Avcock, Q. W I Wilcox, J. W. Nick, R. A. Williams t W. E. Ardray, J. 0. Hall, S. L. Tatter . son, J. C. Li. Bird. Platform. Dempsey Spruill, Donnel i Gilliam, A. J. McSwain, J. F. Mitchell, . R. S. Mitchell, John D. Bellamy, Jr., k W. M. Robbins, J. L. Webb, M. E. Car . ' ter, I Pending the report of the comiuittoo , on credentials there were calls for the 1 names of the members of the Stato Ex ecutive committoe from tho various dis trict. These are: first district W. P. Roberts, of Gates, J. J. Laughinghouse, of Pitt, J. ; W. S. Carter and E. F. Lamb. Second di'triot J. W. Granger, W. A. Duju, J. li. Mjrtiu and 11. F. Ay- Third dnirict Cyrus W. Thompson, j C. R. Thomas, 0. 11. Johnson, H. A. McSwain, of Cumberland. Fourth district J. C. Ncal, of Nash, J Young, of Johnson, II. A. London, of Chatham, B.C. Beddingfield.of Wake. Fifth district John M Galloway, John L. King, S. M. Gattis, R. W. Hob good. Sixth district George Bellamy, W. I. Neal, II. B. Adams, Sol. C. Weil Seventh district Will. X. Coley, W. L. Crump, J. N. Scales, J. E. Reiobardt. Eighth district E. B. Jones, W. W. Barber, W. C. Erwin, J. L. Webb. Ninth district J. A. Norncy, W. W. Stringfield, of Haywood, B. B. Price, J. S. Grant. The report of the committee on per manent organization was then received and adopted as follows: Permanent president, T. J. Jarvis, of Pitt; vicapres idents by districts, W. D. Pruden, Yan cey T. Ormond, C. C. Lyon, A. II. Mer rill, W. W. Kitchin, R. D. Gilmer; to bo secretaries, V. G. Burkhcad, R. M. Fur- man, Z. W, Whitehead and C. F. Wil son. These were elected by acclamation, and amid applause. Governor Jarvis was escorted to the chair made an earnest, able, conservative ipeech which was received with applause. The report of the committee on cre dentials was accepted as follows : There are no contests except in the counties of Cabarrus, Duplin, Onslow Pamlico, Pasquotauk aud Warren. They further report that the delegates from Cabarrus, to wit: The contestees headed by Mr. Hilcman, are entitled to seals in the convention. From the county of Duplin the follow ing: The contestants led by J. B. Oli ver. The following from the county of Ons low, to-wit: This delegation to be di vided between the contestants and con testees, each entitled to one half vote, as both conventions were irregular. The following from the county of Pamlico, to-wit: The contestees led by Mr. Brinson be seated. The following from the county of Pasquotank, to-wit: The contestees led by Mr. Baxter be seated. And the following from the county of Warren, to-wit: The contestants led by W. A. Montgomery be seated. it was announced tbat tbere were 100G delegates, making 504 votes ncces snry to a choice. The committee then reported the plat form which was adopted. PLATFORM OFTHE DEMOCRATIC PARTY, Resolved, 1. That the Democracy of North Carolina reaffirm the principles of the Democratio party, both State and National, and particularly favor ths free coiuage of silver and an increase of the currency, and the repeal of the internal revenue system. And we denounce the McKinley tariff bill as unjust to the con sumers of the country, and leading to the formation of trusts, combines and monop olies which have oppressed the people; and especially do we denounce the unneces sary and burdensome increase in the tax on cotton ties and on tin, so largely used by the poorer portion of the people. We likewise denounce the iniquitous force bill, which is not yet abandoned by tho Republican parly, but is being urged as a measure to be adopted as soon as they regain control of tho House of Represent' "ives, the purpose and effect of which ure will be to establish a second pe of reconstruction in the Southern ites, to subvert the liberties of our peo pie and inflame a new race antagonism and sectional animosities. 2' That we demand financial reform ana the enactment ot laws that will re move the burden of the people relative to the existing agricultural depression, and do full and ample justice to the farmers and laborers of our country. 3. That we demand the abolition of national banks, and the substitution of legal tender treasury notes in lieu of na tional bank notas, issued in sufficient vol ume to do the business of tho country on a cash system, regulating the amount needed a per capita basis as the busi ncss interests of the country expand, and that all money issued by the government shall be legal tender in payment of all debts, both public and private. 4. That we demand that Congress all pass such laws as shall effectually prevent the dealing in futures of all ag ricultural aud mechanical productions; providing such stringent system of proced ure in trials as shall secure prompt con viction and imposing such penalties as shall secure most perfect compliance with tho law. 5' That we demand the free and un limited coinage of silver. G. That we demand the passage of laws prohibiting the alien ownership of and, and that Congress take early steps to devise some plan to obtain all lands now owned by aliens and foreign syndi cates; and that all lands now held by rail roads and other corporations, in excess of S'ich as is actually used and needed by them, be reclaimed by the government and held for actual settlers only. 7. Believing in the doctrine of "equal rights to all and special privileges to none," we demand that taxation, Dational or State, shall not be used to build up one interest or class at the expense of another. We believe that the money of the ountry should be kept as much as possible in the hands of the people, and hence we demand that all revenue, national, State or county, shall be limited to the neces sary expenses of the government econom ically and honestly administered. 8. That Congress shall issue a sufficient amount of fractional paper currency to facilitate the exchange through the me dium of the United States mail. Resolved, That the General Assem bly pass such laws as will make the pub lic school system more effective that the blessings of education may be extended to all the people of the State alike. Mr. Charles McDonald, of Cabarrus made a motion that the platform be adopted by acclamation. There were cries of "No." A delegate from Hay wood sent forward the following plank: "That we demand a graduated tax on in comes." This the committee accepted and then a motion was made that the platform as thus amended be adopted by a rising vote. Amid great cheers this was done and the chairman announced that the vote was unanimous. The cheers and applause lasted several min utes. NOMINATIONS. At 6:45 it was decided to take up the nomination for Governor and the names of the following gentlemen were presented to the convention : T. M. Holt, by J, A. Long, of Alamance; S. B. Alexander, by Mr. Merritt, of Person; G. W. San derlin, by II. F. Freeman, of Wilson; Elias Carr, by Mr. Courts, of Rocking ham; Julian S. Carr, by G. S. Bradshaw, of Alamance; Thomas J. Jarvis, by George Williamson, of Caswell. Mr. T. L. Emry withdrew the name of Mr Elias Can at his request. Mr. Don Gilliam asserted that the name of Mr. Elias Carr was still before the convention. THE BALLOTING. As the roll call was about to be called Uov. Jarvis stated that no hoped no votes would be cast for him as ho had b;on placed in nomination through the kindness of a friend. Result of first ballot : Holt, 407, J. S. Carr, 157; G. Vf. Sandoriin, 28.1; Eiiua Carr, 112; T. J. Jarvis, 8; Alexander, 14. After the first ballot tho name of Mr. Alexander was withdrawn in favor of Mr. J. S. Carr. The sccoad ballot resulted : Holt, 402 2 3; Sanderlin 300 8 10; J.S. Carr, 157 8 10; Elias Carr, 123 6 10. Third ballot : Holt, 385; J. S. Carr, 157 6 10; Sanderlin, 332 4 10; Elias Carr, 127; Jarvis, 3 3-10. Fourth ballot): Holt 371; J. S. Carr, 137; Sanderlin,' 320; Elias Carr, 170; Jarvis, 9, Fifth baliot : Holt, 295; J. S. Carr, 227; Sanderlin, 136; E. Carr, 344. ELIAS CARR NOMINATED. Sixth ballot: Holt, 107 8-10; San- deriin, zi j. a. tuir, -i -iv; anas Carr, 627 3-10. Gov. Jarvis announced that 504 were necessary to choice and Mr. Elias Carr having received 627 votes, ho declared him the nominee of the convention for the office of Governor of North Carolina. At this announcement, the wildest enthusiasm reigned for awhile. Mr. Carr being notified of his nomina tion repaired to the hall and was greeted with continuing cheers. He said : Mr. Chairman and members of the Convention: No one knows better than yourselves that this compliment has been unasked. When I left my home in Edgecombj I left it with the determina tion, exinV.'d to my many friends, that I would not become a candi late for the office. You have seen fit to place the banner of tho Democratic party in my hands. I accept the trust, and I will do the best in my power. I do not pose before you today as a farmer who works between the plow handles. I am a farmer. I have tho reputation of being successful farmer. My work has been principally that of supervising a farm. There is only two things which I claim to know how to do; one is supervising a farm and the other is voting the Demo cratic ticket. Amid wild enthusiasm the convention then adjourned to meet at 9:30 next morning. tiil'rsday's proceedings. Chairman Jarvis rapped the conven tion to order at 10 o'clock and the body settled down to business. The chairman announced that the first business was the nomination of lieutenant governor. Messrs. R A Doughton of Alleghany, Kopc Elias, of Macon, Harry Skinner of Pitt, B B Winborne of Hertford, II A Gudger of Buncombe and Lee S Over man of Rowan were placed in nomination. Col Harry Skinner said he knew that while he had his individual opinions as to the financial questions, he did not wish to force these upon the party, as he saw they could not be forced. He desired to make any sacrifice to preserve harmony in the party and to secure Anglo-Saxon supremacy. He said tho democratic paity was the ark of the covenaat for North Carolina. He withdrew his name and said the candidate for lieutenant governor should come from western North Carolina. His speech was admirably delivered and was well received. The result of the first ballot was an nounced as follows: Doughton 436, Gudger 307, Ooverman 175, Elias 29. There was no nomination, 504 votes being necessary to a choice. Mr. W. B. Shaw withdrew his name, saying he was not i candidate. On the second ballot Dough ton made large-gains, and it was clear before it was half taken that he was the winner The result was announced as follows: Doughton 570, Gudger 327 Overman 92, Elias 14. SECRETARY OF STATE. Mr. L. L. Smith placed before the convention the name of Otavius Cuke A motion was made by Mr. Leach of Warren that the rules bo suspended and that Oetavius Coke be nominated by acclamation. The rules were suspended by a unanimous votu and by the same vote Capt. Coke received the nomination STATE AUDITOR. 1 lie next matter taken in baud was (ho ohoiw of a pan lidnle fur miuitnr Mr. W. A. Hunn placed Del ore the cou vuniion tho namo of J. D. Boushall, of Camden. Mr C B Aycock nominated G W Sanderlin, of Wake. Mr. Brow nominated Mr. Willis R. Williams, of Pitt. Mr. Bell nominated James Spainhour, of Watauga. Mr. 11. A. Gudger nominated Robert M. Furman, of Buncombe. Mr. F. II. Busbee warm ly seconded the nomination of Dr. San derlin, and moro than a score of other speeches were made seconding nomina tions. Mr. W 11 Pace withdrew the name of Mr. Boushall and seconded the nomination of Dr. Sanderlin. Mr. J. J. Laugliinghoiue, in secondiug Mr, Wil liams' nomination made one of the wittiest speeches of the convention, while the c 'nvonii i ramrod w uh laughter. It con- I eluded with this verse, which was com posed he said, by State Senator W. II. Lucas. 'Here lies old six per cent, He lives in an old age of discontent; His figure thin and bis face not fair Would be greatly improved if he combed his hair." The result of the first ballot was: San derlin 362, Furman 213, Williams 211, Merritt 128, Spainhour, 74, Boushall 14. The result of the second ballot was, Furman 507, Sanderlin 331, Williams 78, Merritt 49, Spainhour 38. Mr. Fur man was formally declared the nominee. One of the sensations of the conven tion followed. Mr. Fab. H. Busbee sprang on a chair and moved that Dr. Sanderlin be nominated for State super intendent of public instruction by accla mation. For some minutes the conven tion was wild, but Chairman Jarvis ruled that the nomination was out of the order prescribed in the constitution. STATE TREASURER. Mr Donald W Bain, the honored and esteemed State treasurer, was like Capt. Coke, given the special honor of nomiDa tion of acclamation. IJe was nominated by Mr Charles McDonald, who moved t. make the nomination unanimous. STATE SUPERINTENDENT. Me John J Blair, af Winston, nomi nated S M Finger, J W Pou, of John stoo, nominated J C Scarborough, S J Erwin, of Burke, nominated Rev R L Abcrnethy, and the names of J S Hill, of Mitchell, and John S Long, of Craven, were also presented. G W Sanderlin was nominated but he asked that bis name be withdrawn. The first ballot stood Finger 499, Scarboro 348, Aberoetby 76, Long 40, Hill 27, Sanderlin 10. The names of John S. Long and J S Hill were withdrawn. The second ballot re sulted in the nomination of Scarborough by the following vote: Scarborough 564 Finger 446. ATTORNEY GENERAL. Mr. Jones nominated W A Montgom ery, of Warren, J II Pou nominated E C Smith, of Wake, Merritt, of Person, nominated A W Graham, of Granville, A D Pollock, of Lenoir, nominated N J Rouse, of Lenoir, W II Lucas nominated C L Pettigrew, of Washington, W II Bower, of Caldwell nominated Frank I Osborne, of Mocklenburg, F M Simmons presented the name of P M Pearsall, of Jones, T W Mason named R B Peebles, of Northampton, RAP Cooley named D Worthington, of Nash. There were thus nine candidates, by far the greatest number for any office, and this made the interest very wide spread. The first ballot resulted as fol lows: Osborne 311, Smith 219, Peebles 144, Pearsall 91, Pettigrew 85, Rouse 53, Graham 49, Worthington 23, Mont gomery 19. The second ballot was an nounced to be as follows: Osborne 404, Smith 203, Peebles 192, Pettigrew 86, Rouse 55, Pearsall 46, Worthington 9. Mr J E Moore withdrew the name of Pettigrew, and that of Montgomery was also withdrawn. The result of the third ballot was: Osborne 508, Peebles 215, Smith 195, Pearsall 48, Rousa 39, and Mr Osborne was declared the nominee. ELECTORS AT LARGE, The next business taken in hand was the election of electors at lurge. Mr. W G Bur k head nominated James Madison Leach, of Haywood; Mr It B Kcrncr nominated Mr R B Glenn, of Forsyth; Mr Cooper nominattd WaUer R Henry, of Vanen; T.ee S Overman nominated T 11 omaek, of Chatham; Mr Sol C Weiil nominated O B Ayoock, of Wuyno. - Mr. C C Daniels nominated Mr A Leu&ir, of Iredell. The result of the first ballot was the election of C B Aycock, who received 03O votes. Tho r'hat voles received w. re: Lou h 3 , .1 in 2'.. Wotuaek 222, lleury 154. The name of Mr. Henry was then withdrawn. The second ballot resulted in no choice. Mr Lcazar stated that he was not a can didate for doctor, as he could not serve, and he was not able to make a canvass ot the St-itn. A uigtion was then made by Mr J 11 I on, ot Johnston, that the rules be ms peuded and Mr H B (ilenn bu nominated by scclumutiou l Uh course was taken DELEGATES TO CUICAOO. Tho closing business was the election of four delwrates to th-- National conven tion ut I .Isku'i, uud j .ixo number ol a - 1 teruates. ADVERTISEMENTS. DYSPEPSIA Is that misery experienced when suddenly made aware that you possess it diabolical arrangement called stomach. No two dyspep tics have the same predominant symptoms, but whatever form dyspepsia takes The underlying cause is in the LI FEU, and one thing is certain no one will remain a dyspeptic who will It will correct Acidity of the Stomach, Expel foul ganes, Allay Irritation, Assist Digestion and at the same time Start the Liver working and ull lnxUj ailments will dintippcar. "For more lhan three years I suffered with Dyspepsia in its worst form. 1 tried several doctors, but they afforded no relief. At last 1 tried Simmons Liver Regulator, which cured ine in a short time. It is a Rood medicine. 1 would not be without it." James A. Roanb, Philad'a, Fa. Sec that yon get the Genuine, with red JjjJ 011 front "f wrapper, PREPARED ONLY BY J. II. ZEILIN & CO., Philadelphia, Pa, The following names were presented: E C Smith, John D Bellamy, Jr., E B Jones, J II Mcrriman, Paul B Means, T W Strange, Wharton J Green, Frank Coxe, D Schenck, Jr , J P Caldwell, T J Jarvis, W R Capehart, W II Kitchin, J R Webster J G Hall, If E Griffin. Governor Jarvis asked that his name be withdrawn. It was agreed that the four of these receiving the highest votes le delegates and the next four be alternates. Those chosen are: Delegates, E C Smith , W J Green, J P Caldwell nnd J D Bel lamy, Jr. Alternates, James II Merri mon, E B Jones, T W Strange and P R Means. DISTRICT DELEGATES TO CHICAGO. The following is a full list ef delegates to Chicago: First district, W G Lamb, W P Roberts; Second, F W Barnes, F B Holloway; Third, WS Cook, Dr. Moore; Fourth, F II Busbee, J IV Pugh; Fifth, J W Graham, J L King; Sixth, J T LeGrand, E S Latimer; Seventh IV II Williams, M II Pinnix; Eighth, C B IFatson, W 11 Scott; Ninth, Kope Elias, R M Furman. The action of the convention of the twelfth judicial district in nominating George A Shuford as judge of the Supe rior court was ratified. ENDORSING HOLT'S ADMINISTRATION. Mr Edmund Jones, of Caldwell, offer ed the following resolution which was adopted: Resolved, That this convention meet heartily endorses the administration of Gov. Holt. It has been honest, able and clean, in all the ditterent departmants. The public money has been safely kept, the expenditures duly audited and dis bursed, and the public school system has been brought to a state of excellence nev er before attained in North Carolina. Mr E C Smith diov. J to to change the plan of organization and prevent unwieldy conventions, to allow one delegate for every 300 voters ( r a fraction over 150, instead of one fr each 150 or a fraction over 75. On tnaion this was referred to the executive committee At 7:45 Mr C B Aycock moved that the convention ailj mrn to mejt at the polls next Noveiubt r. The motion prevailed amid cheers Uh, What a tough. Will you heed the warning. The signal perhaps of the sure approach of that utoro terrible disease Consumption. Ask yourcelvt'H if you can afford for the sake ul saving 50c, to ruu the risk and do not nothinu for it. We know from cxperiooee that fcliiloh' Cure will cure your couuh. It iiovt r fails. This exnliiins why morn than a Million Bot tles were sold the past year. It relitves croup ami whoopiug cuuih at once. Mothers, do not be without it. I' or hnue back, side or chest use Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Sold by V. M. Cohen, Druggist. When Buhy was lick, we gaTS her Cattorla. When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria, When ahe became Hiss, the clung to Castoria. When the bad Children, she gftTe. them Castoria Sft