Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-08-13


in the way OF fraud. He was Western
Texas unanimous choice for office. [Cries
of "kerect."l He would run neck and
neck with Ross. He asked the conven-
tlon's cordial support.
L. J )HNsoN.
Storey Of Caldwell said the conyen.
ton should select the best possible mate.
rial, young enough for vigor, old enough
TO be governor. He had been in the leg.
isature. He was a profound lawyer. lie
referred TO the Hon. +. l.. Johnson Of
Shelby. The convention shouted go to
the East for lieutenant governor. The
West had had her share. lie called upon
the convention TO support him
Fleming Of Esstland rose 10 second
Wheeler's nomination. He was gentle
man OF the highest integrity. Wheeler
lay nearest their hearts
Evans of Faunin seconded Johnson,
who came from the pine hills, the home
OF patriots and statesmen, where the soil
was so rich that only Democrats grew.
The governor might die and a good man
should beitaken. Johnson was the man.
Allen OF Kaufman arose TO second
Barry IS nomination. He was not a sec
tioual man. He belonged to the whole
state.
There were other men who seconded
nominations and whose speeches were OF
about the same tenor. A great deal OF
enthusiasm was manifested at the refer
ence to each candidates name.
James l.. Aubrey Of Navarro seconded
Barry, and referred to his splendid serv-
ices. Audrey was the kid speaker, and
Barry was the kid candidate. Aubrey, in
behalf of the kids, said give the kids a
show.
Carleton OF Travis said Travis county
claimed Wheeler as Travis product.
On behalf of Travis county he heartily
seconded his nomination.
A. W.Houston of Bexar said, as he
understood it, the convention came from
the whole state. They should know no
sectionalism. BeXar reached out her
hand to the far East and Endorsed John
son OF the pine woods. Cheers Dick
johnson always toed the mark when
trouble came. Cheers. He asked sup
port for johnson because he was loved
by the whole state.
w. w Spivey Of Rusk seconded John
son. The West should not forget that
East Texas had been true to her in times
past.
A call of the roll was ordered and was
in progress when Sam Ashe of Harris
put in nomination for Northumberland
a man who WAS first in the ranks, a fault
less Democrat, gentleman, and worthy
OF all respect. Cries of "Who
Is heP Ashe responded that
it was John M. Claiborne of Gal
weston. The nomination was seconded
and the call of the roll was procet d ID
with. The counties put in their vote
amid considerable cheering and laugh
ter. In little while Ashe of
Harris arose and said he was
authorized by delegation of Galveston
county to withdraw the name of John M
Claiborne from the race for Lieutenant
governor Cheers and laughter After
the ballot, Lavaca county desired to
change her vote OF solid to johnson.
Hill county changed to votes for
Barry, instead Of Z, leaving the
vote for Barry and for Wheeler.
Then shrewd scheme was developed To
duplicate the Ross rush. A member
sprang mp and announced that Milan
county went eight votes solid for Barry.
An examination of the score sheets
showed that Milan had voted
eight for Barry in the first instance. The
trick was repeated among the Western
delegates and ended in row. The bal
lot was announced, Barry 300 votes, John
son 23S, Wheeler 26G
No one having received two-tbirds
majority, a second ballot was ordered
Great confusion ensued All the delegates
were on their feet aud there were cheers
for Wheeler The roll was INTERRUPTED
and started again. 1t was len minutes he
fore anything could be heard except in.
cessant jaw. After the roll was finished
Brazos changed from two votes
for Wheeler and two votes for Bar.
ry to four votes for Wheeler
The delegates, however, did not break
like sheep as In the afternoon convention
on the gubernatorial ballot. John M
Claiborne was put in nomination again.
The second ballot was announced,
Barry 10 votes, johnson POI
Wheeler 2S3. There was wild
cheering for Wheeler. Barry mounted
the stand and said al bow to the will of
Texas Democracy" He had no desire
to lock the convention. lie had assur-
ances from his friends that he could
Increase his vote, but he would not
stay in. He was no ofilce.seeker.
ne would leave the convention with no
sour grapes. lie would serve the De.
inOSiaSy ~ Iue luture as ne had in the
past He thanked his friends for their
votes and retired. Three cheers wers
given him.
Mr. Claihorne's nomination received
second and was placed before the con
vcntlon. The third ballot began, The
tolls were closed and the vote announced.
Claiborne, Ss votes; johnson, 82l;
Wheeler, SOL.
motion to adjourn was defeated.
fourth ballot was ordered, Motions
TO adjourn were thick, as 1t was stated
the electric lights went out at 10 and the
convention would be left in darkness
tremendous confusion relgned. The chair
ruled all motions out OF order pending
the call Of the roll. The result of the
ballot was announced: johnson 8oG
votes, Wheeler 4l2, Claiborne notbinq
The result was received with great en-
Ihusiasm. No election was declared
motion to adjourn to m. on tho
succeeding day was carried. The CON
yention accordingly at 1856 a. m. sd.
iourned
Chairman wynne.