The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-26

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stating the appointing of two sergeants-
alarms. The report of the committee
was finally adopt, d, and Gen. w. T. Clark,
of Denver, formerly member of con-
gress from thu Galveston district, ad-
dressed the CONVEX ton, which adjourned
at late hour, to meet at 10 O'Clock to-
morrow.
DISTRICT CONVENTION.
FORT WORTH, April 24.-The Seventh
congressional district convention met here
this afternoon for the purpose of electing
two delegates and alternates to the Chi
cago convention and nominating candl-
date for elector on the presidential ticket.
Chairman Ed. Davis, of Galveston, called
the convention to order. Fifteen courti's
out Of overweight were repre-
scented, there being about fifty
delegates present. Col. y. G. Brewster, of
Webb county, was chosen temporary
chairman. After appointing committee
on credentials the convention adjourned
until tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock.
As the seats of the sitting legation from
Galveston county, headed by N. w.
Quincy, are being contested in the district
as we'll as in the convention, it
was impossible to transact any
business until the committee on
credentials had reported. This committee
will doubtless be guided by the result of
the contest in the state convent, II. There
are large number of candidates in this
district aspiring for the honor of going
to Chicago. Chief among them are Il. G.
Ferguson, of Fort Bend; Judge j. r. Ben
nett and Walter L. BurnP, of Galveston;
Judge VIM. Billings, of Victoria; R. B.
Rentfro, of Brownsville, and @. G. Brews-
ton, of Laredo. Ferguson's election is
assured. The fight will be over the second
delegate.
TENTH DISTRICT.
FORT WORTH, April 24.-The Tenth &C n
gressional district convention was held at
4 O'Clock this afternoon for the urpose
of electing two delegates and two alter
mates to the national republican conven-
ton. Major U. W. Ogden, of San An
tonic, was chosen chairman of the con-
vention. The convention was a
harmonious one. The Travis and
Bexar delegations had complete con-
troll. They formed a strong
combination, shutting out the other
counties from sharing the principal
honors. No colored brethren we're left
out. At one time during the day it was
thought Anderson, colored delegate from
Bastrop, would be selected as one of the
delegates, but his friends could not de-
liver enough votes to be of service in the
numerous combinations being made by
the Bexar contingent. E. H. Terrell, of
San Antonio, and Col. j. G. DeGress,
of Austin, were elected delegates with B.
H. Hancock (colored) of Austin, and
Colonel Harris, of Ballinger, as alternates
Herman Seelee, of New Braunfels, was
chosen as elector.
The chairman of the Tenth congress
sional committee is @. W. Ogden, of San
Antonio; secretary, G. 0. Harris, of Bal
linger.
The Bexar county delegation to the
state convention are working like Tro-
jams to elect Mr.. l.. W. Madarasz, of that
city, as chairman of the state executive
committee, to succeed Judge Rector, and
Judging from the number of trades they
have made, they are sure winners, al
though they will meet with strong oppo-
sition.
MORE DISTRICT CONVENTIONS.
Fort WORTH, April 24.-The following
additional congressional district conven-
tions were held tonight to elect delegates
and alternates to the Chicago convention:
Third district C. W. Watts, of Gregg
county, presided. bon. Webster Flana-
gan, of Henderson, and Capt. L. B. Fisher,
of Tyler, were elected delegates; alternates
to be chosen tomorrow.
Fourth district-Fred W. Minor, of
Paris, presided. Samuel Wright, of Paris,
and John Coffee, of Sulphur Springs were
elected delegates; no alternates were
chosen.
Fifth district--John Donaldson, of
Sherman, presided. j. w. Hearne, of
Sherman, and H. M. Spaulding, of Den
ton, were elected delegates, with L.. B.
Moore, of Denton, and 0. L. Bacon, of
Wichita Falls, alternates. Judge W.. H.
Andrews, of Mckinney, was chosen as
elector, and Doctor William Maggie, of
Denton, elected chairman of the district
committee.
Eleventh district--The eleventh con-
gressioEal district convention met
for the purpose, not only of electing
delegates to Chicago, but to nominate a
candidate for congress.
David Redfeld, of Cisco, presided.
James L. dogue, OF I'll faso, was uDan-
imously nominated for congress. Mr..
Hogue is wealthy attorney and real
estate sgent of Ell Paso, and his friends
say he is to give Lanham hard race.
The tariff question, it is said, will prove
an important factor in this district, and
Hogue claims he will receive the support
of the wool growers of Tom Green and
other counties. Robert f. Campbell of
Ell Paso, and G. E. Morton, of
Weatherford, were elected delegates
to Chicago with Geo. B. Jackson (colored),
of Tom Green, and G. W. Johnson of
Graham, alternates.
Geo. A. Knight, of Pecos City, was
chosen as elector, and David Redfield, of
Cisco, chairman of the district committee.
The remaining districts will elect delegates
tomorrow.
A FATAL BLOW.
One Young Man Kills Another With a
Rock in Lampasas County.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
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