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ones, and all announced by one man.
point of order was taken and sustained, that
changes must be announced by one man from each
delegation.
The changes went on. When everybody was sup
posed to have done their changing roll call was
ordered, to ascertain whether, in the great con
confusion the secretaries had kept correct account
The result of the first ballot announced at 30
D. m, and was received with a storm OF yels,
hurrahs, cheers and bowls. The result was
Gaines, 400 votes; Harris 30.
Mr. RosebOrOugh, of Bell, said he was proud in
Harris name to thank the convention for their
support. IL was the first time that Bell had asked
for state office He withdrew Harris. The Gaines
men said that if the legislature did its duty and in
creased the numbers of the supreme court the
Gaines voters would have seat there for Harris
To ill. Gaines was then nominated by unanimous
reclamation, and was loudly called for.
A resolution offered by Mr. Lambert, of Travis,
that in the remaining nominations no
speech in seconding be allowed, and that
the nominating speech be limited to five minutes
was unanimously adopted
Judge Gaines entered the hall amid cheers and
was introduced by the chairman. he said he was
in no condition to make speech lie thought the
position to which he was nominated one of the
most honorable in the state. He would do his
best if elected He desired simply to thank them.
\ resolution was introduced by Mr.. Boerne, of
Ellis that heaeafter the conventions for
nominations of supreme judges be held at
different time from the other conventions, and
that the basis of representation be one for each
1000 votes cast for governor at the last cleo
ton. Referred,
NOMINATIONS FOR COMPTROLLER
re declared in order
Senator Houston, of Bexar nominated for comp
trOler Hon. W. f. Upton, of Fayette. He said his
head was as big as his body and his heart as big as
both. He was an able tinancier, and he would
meet Texas expectations in every way.
His record was open for every man to
they lied, and the talsehOOd should burn the putrld
lips of him who offered it: [Applause.] Mr.. X.
Z. Boyce, of Harris, said it was the noisest but
most conservative convention he ever saw. There
was no silver tongue about him, but he was
there to second Upton's nomination. In all the
four or five hundred years he had been on earth he
had never made a public speech, He had
b en- in Galveston fifty years ago. He would
state, though, that Columbus came to Texas before
he did. He and MCGary came here slightly after
wards to organize the democratic party. The first
time he saw Upton he was driving an OK team into
Houston, and with power and energy he had pulled
himself up. 1t nominated they would select ore
of the best democrats, and one of the purest he
had kn9Tn in all those OSeaT Appsuse
Joe Stewart, of Travis, nominated John
D; n,.u: Mccall, of TRAVIS, Tremendous
known. Although never prominent politician he
commended him because he was an old resident,
and had been in Travis county for thirty-four
years, and his ability was we'll known. Mr.: Nc
Call had been accused of not being an ex-cathedra
democracy, was unspotted The endorse,
ment of Travis county, was a proof
Of it. [Cries of wen trust him
Mr. Stewart believed to the victors belonged the
spois, but now was the conventions opportunity
to show that they endorsed civil service reform by
endorsing Mccall who had filled almost every
head. If they wanted proof of his character let
them call on Darden, Brown, Swain, or the people
who had done business with the office. Mr.. Nc
Call was no politician, but would ask only for fair,
,NlI 10
men give some one the pleasure of telegraphing to
her, her sons nomination. Great applause.
Mr. W. II. Martin, of Henderson, didn't oppose
Mr. Upton. Cheers.l He was noble man tie
did not oppose Mr. Mccall, but he had the duty to
perform of presenting the name of an able fnan'
cier and accountant He had known him for years.
Had served with him around Richmond under
Robert Z. Lee. His name was James II. Little
field This gentleman was paro.ed at Apo
mattoX. That was terrible trial. James II
Littlefeld was an old man, with trembling wife
and little children hanging on his arm. He needed
the Office, aud the country needed him.
Mr. Agnew, of Fannin county, seconded McCall's
nomination. He had started in poverty, with a
mother to support, and had won his way by labor
and high business ability. Fannin had instructed
Mr.. john Henderson,, of Brazos, on be,
a 'mination of j. H. Littlefeld He needed none
10 those who knew him, hut the speaker said to
Littlefeds opponents that no candidate was a
| better business man. If selected, he would fill
that office right worthily. roll call of counties
was ordered and called for vote on nominations
| for comptroller. The call was characterized by
| the same excitement attending scramble for SUI
preme judgship, but in less degree. When roll had
| progressed long time Littefeld wished to with
| draw and have his county vote for Upton. twas
not permitted, pending call. After roll was finished
Mccall changes set in with tremen-
doIs cheering and usual Explanations
from chairman to sit down. The tide
in McCalls favor ran with scarcely break for
many counties. After further changes the chair
announced that Littlefeds name was withdrawn
The changes being al in, the result was announced
as follows: Littlefe!d, 20 votes; Upton, 1885,, Nc
Call, 421. Great cheeling.1
No candidate having received the necessary two
thirds, another call of the roll was ordered. The
result was announced: Upton, z5S; Mccall, 463
votes. Another ballot was ordered amid cries OF
ballot Anderson county was called and went
solid for Mccall
Mr. Houston, of Bexar, wanted the stand and
withdrew Upton. The man he represented was
too GOOD democrat to stand in the face of ma
jority of the convention. But he felt he was as
good man then as when he began the race. In
| UptOn's behalf, Houston thanked the Upton
voters.
Mr.. Mccall was nominated by reclamation
unanimously. [Cries for Mccall! Bring him out
let us hear him sing! Three cheers for Mccall 4 -
| Mr.. Mccall said it was the Uroudest day of his
life He had a mother and grandmother who
| were as good democratic women as Texas could
show. They had son who was as good demo-
crat as any man. He was not in good voice. They
gavil act
Motion to adjourn was defeated
! motion was made and carried that nominating
! speakers he limited to five minutes, and that no
. Codd be allowed.
GENERAL LAND OFFICE.
Nominations for commissioner of general land
| office were called for.
| Mr.. billiard, of Grayson, said: If public office
was public trust man he knew would fit the
| platform. He was thoroughly familiar with the
| land Office aud was thorough surveyor. If asked
for war record his man had none. He was too
young to be soldier, but he honored the Con
federate soldier. H. NJ. Hall, of Williamson, was
the man.
r Kilgore, of Van Zandt county, said he
wanted to nominate man for land commissioner
He a democrat and Il gentleman. He was
Wp. Il. Shannon of Parker. He had tough in
it before long. Many voices, "All right. lie
was business man of high integrity. He had
always been faithful to his trust.
MIR Holmes, of Mason was pleased to nominate
an old and faithful public servant. Don't say wal
record was nothing. 1t was much He, an old
union soldier, nominated an old Confederate sol.
dier-W. &. Walsh, of Travis county.
call of the roll ordered When the end wac
reached changes of votes setin. Shannons friends
| interrupted with his withdrawal. Cheers and
cries of "Shannon!1 Delegates were all on their
! feet again.
est down. yelled the chairman: "sit down,
tell you! won't recognize man until the teIlers
| have chance. They must have chance! Sit
down. Down.! Down!!!
1t was very hard to hold them in. The Shannon
changes disorder pervaded the house. The call
| was much DELAYED in cOncenuanca Tho uaval