The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-07-16
UNFURLING The FLAG.
FIVE THOUSAND DEMOCRATS
WITNESS THE BATTLE
Waged at the Exposition Building
Yesterday Between the Friends
Of the Candidates.
CANNON, ELLETT, ESTES, GALLO
WAY, DUBOSE AND PETERS.
An Adjournment at 9 O'Clock This
Morning to Resume Its
LabOrs Today.

An AOJOuTnnenI 1T : OiOch Auis
Morning to Resume Its
LabOrs Today.
The Shelby County Democratic Con-
vention was called to order at the
Exposition Buildipgat noon yesterday
by Mr.. Martin j. Kelly, Chairman of
the Executive Committee. On mo-
ton Mr.. ]. T. Petit was chosen tenn.
porary chairman and the members OF
the press temporary secretaries.
THREE IN ONE.
r. ]. Ward moved hat a committee
of one from each ward and civil dis
trict be appointed a committee on
credentials, permanent organization
and order of business.
The Chairman appointed the fol-
lowing committee.
First Wdrd.-GeoIge CAN'T.
Second Ward.-Winn Cannon.
Third Wdrd.-J. w. Dilard.
Fourth Wdrd.-N. Malstesta.
Fifth Ward-J. r. Goodwin.
Sirth Wdrd.-John X. Speed.
Seventh Ward.-W. J. Crawford.
Eighth Ward.-George Arnold.
Ninth Ward.-Alfred I. Hayden.
Tenth Ward.-Wm. Hayden.
First District. A. Murray.
Second DiStrict.-John Dwyer.
Third District.-G. N. Wynn.
Fourth DiStrict.-E. j. Wendell.
Fifth District james Monaghan.
Sirth DiStrict.-W. N. Taylor.
SeUenth District.-H. +. Pulliam.
Eighth Uistrict.-H. t. Bragg.
Ninth District. N. NJ. Alsup.
Tenth District.-J. I. Biggs.
Eleventh. District C. R. TuRgle.
Twslfh District. e. E. Elan.
Thirteenth District.-W,C. Stevenson.
Fourteenth District. -Hudsdon Cary.
Fifteenth DiStrict.-Arch McCarver.
Sixteenth District.-R. D. Goodwin.
Seventeenth District.-Dr. Harris.
Eighteenth District.-John Armstead.
Col. George CAN'T was chosen eecre-
tary of the committee, which retired to
make a report.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE.
Alter half an hours deliberstion ahe
committee reported the names already
published in the APPEAL as delegates
entitled to votas in the convention.
They also reported adversely on a pro-
test regarding the First Ward.
PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.
The committee reported in favor OF
the following on permanent organiza-
ton: John Overton, jr., chairman; d..
]. Lynn, w. L. Clapp and J.. F. Hun
ter, secretaries; Ben Powell, Walter
Lawless, G. T. Smith, ~sergesnts at
arms. Henry Joyce, 5. L. Barinds,
%tellers; and also on the order OF busi-
ness and nominations, fist:
Chancellor.
Sheriff.
County Trustee.
Judge OF Circuit Count.
Judge of Probate Court.
Judge OF Criminal Court.
Attorney General,
County Regieter.
Circuit Court Clerk.
Criminal Count Clerk.
Ohancery Court Clerk.
The report was unanimously adopted
and MI. Overton took his chair amid
loud cheers.
READY FOR BUSINESS.
The Hon. John 0veiton, jr., wa:
conducted to the chair, thanked the
convention for the compliment pait
him, and announced that the meeting
was ready for business.
ELLKTT BY ACCLAMATIoN.
On motion of Col. George Can't
Judge H. T. Elicit was nominated To-
Chancellor by reclamation.
CANNON BY ACcLAMATIoN.
Mr.. George Gillian nominated W
D. Cannon for Sheriff and the nomi
nation was made unanimous by &C
clamation.
THANKING H CONVENTION.
Sheriff Cannon was called for, ex
pressed his thanks, and promised tt
stand by his party and its nominees
now and always.
Judge Elliott thanked the con-
vention in the warmest way. All tht
circumstances OF his nomination he
said were particularly gratifying t.
him and he would always cherish the
warmest gratitude for the people o
Shelby county. Should he be elected
the duties of his office as best he coul'
Mr.. DOUGLASS wITHDRAws.
Mr.. lila E. Douglass at this junctur
mounted the platform and Withdrew
as a candidate for Clerk OF the Crimi
insl Court.
NOMINATIONS FOR TRUSTEE.
E. j. Wendell nominated ]. M. Brad
lev for Trustee.
L. W. Humes nominated A. }
Harris.
J.. NJ. Tresevant nominated N. /
Lemastsr.
Mr.. Harris said it would give hin
pleasure to support the nominees o
the convention, no matter who the.
might be. He had always voted TIA
Democratic ticket, and always woul'
do it.
Mr.. Bradley said for the first tim
in his life he appeared before his part.
asking Office. II the nomination wa
given him he felt sure of election. l
was unnecessary for him to say hi
would support the ticket from end Il
end.
Mr.. Lemaster, believing he was com
petent TO fill the Office, asked Tor hi
nomination, pledging himself to sup
port the nominees as vigorously as n
knew how.
First BaHot.-Brsdley 65, Harris ~
Lemaster s; necessary to a choice III
Lemaster withdrawn. .
Second BGHot.-Brsdley II, HarTi
lis; necessary to q choice III; NJ
nomination. .
Third Ballot Bradley "a, Hsrr.
119; total 1893. Foul ballot.
Fourth BGHot.-Hslris 122, Brsdle,
IS; necessary to a choice l27. M
nomination.
Fifth BdRot. Harris 125, Bradle.
SO, blank 2, folded 2; total numoe
cast 1872. Foul.
Sirth Bduot. -Hsrris 124, Bradley "a
blank /; necessary to a choice l25.