Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12
HOW THE LOCK WAS BROKEN
The Great Fight in the First
~. Maryland District.
OVER FIVE THOUSAND BALLOTS
Ex-Governor Jackson's Hand
in the Affair.
He Made tho Move for n Compromise, and
Landed the wicomico Delegates in the
Page Camp--The Result n Disappoint-
ment to the Republicans.


Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal
PRINCESS ANNE, Nd, Oct. - The
Democratic convention for the First
judicial circuit of Maryland, met here
this morning, and after balloting for a
score of times till 11.45 o'clock, nomi-
mated Henry Page for chief Justice and
Henry Lloyd for associate.
The nominations were made unani-
nous by acclamation.
Thus ended one of the most famous
political fights on record. When the
convention first assembled, early in
September, the deadlock began. Eight
votes, from Wicomico and Worcester
counties, were cast for Page for chief
justice and Charles #. Holland for asso-
ciate. Eight votes, from Dorchester and
| Somerset counties, were cast for Lloyd
for chief justice and Clayton Purnell
| for associate.
More than 5000 ballots were taken,
and half dozen adiournmcnts, with
the unvarying result of s to 8.
Last week rumors of compromise
began to be talked Of, and this morning
they took shape in the nomination of
Page and Lloyd, for chief justice and
associate, respectively.
The result is a disappointment to the
Republicans, who looked for split and
| two Democratic tickets, which might
have opened the way to Republican
victory. AS the district has about 1000
Democratic majority, Page and Lloyd
are sure of election.
The delegates met in the parlor of the
Washington Hotel, Princess Anne, ex-
Governor Jackson in the chair. The voting
for chief judge was resumed, with no
change in the result-Page and Holland
each receiving 8 votes.
When the 5,650th ballot was taken eX-
Governor Jackson called L. Stanley Toad
vine, of Wicomico, to the chair and took
the floor. Governor Jackson said: My
delegation has voted for Judge Holland.
We have done this because we think he is
justly entitled to the nomination. Not
only are the delegates from Wicomico
county of this opinion, but 90 per cent of
:, the peopleof my county are of the same
opinion. Judge Holland is 4 Democrat.
FThe delegates to this convention are Demo-
Gratis and the people who sent us to this
convention are Democrats, and we are not
Lwilling to run any risk in having Repub-
lican Judges in the First judicial district OF
Maryland Facing the delegates from
Worcester county, the Ex-Governor said
ION behalf Of our delegation and the peo'
: pie of my county, desire to publicly
,thank the members of the Worcester dele
CATION for their steadfast loyalty to oul
choice, Judge Holland. In the interest ol
harmony and the furtherance of Demo
cratic principles, we withdraw the name
of Judge Holland and cast cur four votes
+ for the Hon Henry Page"
This announcement was received with
tremendous applause. As soon as ordel
could be restored Worcester cast her vott
for Hon. Henry Page which gave him II
votes
A ballot was then taken for associat,
judge. Dorchester, Somerset and Wicom
leo voted for Hon. Henry Lloyd, givini
him II votes. Worcester county cast he
four votes for Clayton j. Purnell. Whei
the result was announced there was re
newai of applause and the crowd from tn
. outside of the parlor, who had been unabl
to gain access to the room, pushed tn
: windows up and perfect stream of peopl
rushed in. State Senator John Waite
/ Smith said 1.-The delegates from Worces
E ter county entered this contest with homes
5 convictions that we were entitled to favor
] able consideration at the hands of thi
t convention. The people Of my county, TO
r reasons which l have previously state
: more than once recognized the necessit
Y of our county having an associat
a judge. We have named a man who
e the peer of any man who has been name
/. for that position. The will of this conver
I ton has deemed it otherwise and the nom
d nation has fallen to other hands and W
have been thrown down. Worcestt
It county is Democratic not for office, but fc
It principle. Democracy is the bedrock {
1t republican institutions. 1t is the party q
IS the people and the prosperity Of th
/, country depends upon the success of I'll
s party. While the result of this conventio
is other than what we would have 1t, il
1; me assure you here that Worcester count
d will be found loyal to the principles
IS Democracy, and in November she will |
il found as usual in the Democratic colum
IS with her usual majority. move, NJ
IT President, that we make the nominatio
of Judges Page and Lloyd unanimous"
The crowd again broke loose and chez
!. went through the air. Some grabbed I'll
y hands of Ex-Governor Jackson and Sen
70 tor Smith and showered congratulatioI
N upon them.
y Senator Toadvine seconded the motto
~ made by Senator Smith and it preyaIlt
a. unanimously.
> The convention adjourned sine di
"A News of the nomination was conveyed
II Judges Page and Lloyd, who were both
Il court. They were heartily congratulate
y Judge Page entertained his friends aft
. the adjournment of court at his HON
"A The guests were received by Mrs. Pag
~ Miss Page and Henry Page, Jr. Jud
ar ~ Page lett for Cristield in the evenin
or az where he will take the boat for Baltimo
81 s. on his way to the court of appeals. Jud
- Holland and Senator Toadvine left Prince
ID Anne EN- route for the Worlds Fair. Go
ID ernor jackson was congratulated for t
a. position Wicomico had taken.
V Judge Page is AT present holding the po
ton by appointment of the governor
the successor of Judge Irving. Jud
1t. Lloyd is holding by appointment as q
is successor of Judge Goldsborough. The
45 nomination by the convention is for t
m full term of 15 years for each.
n.