Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1894-09-29
MOODY AND ANNONS 7HI TICKET
HAYWOOD RADICAL AND MAD
ISON MINISTER.

d" JoAHS SuluStioS VI "hos j. why
Shook calls "the opponents of organized
Democracy Republicans and -
party folk of the Thirty-third Senatorial
district-in Asheville yesterday was not
thrilling affair. A little spasmodic en-
thusiasm was exhibited in some parts OF
the house. but it all looked as though
there was lacking that heartiness which
ought to animate party when it nom
mates a standard bearer.
The work OF the body was mapped
out, and followed, of course. And a.
though the honor of being one of the
nominees was accorded James Montra-
vile Moody of Hay wood, that stalwart,
who cannot snore under the same bed
quilt with "Buck" kitchin, was not there
to make speech and fire the native
breast that lugs about hatred for ali
things Democratic.
Two men were named for the Senate,
committees were appointed and incl
dentally Harry Rumbough was allowed
to hold down the chair and make a
defamation exposing his sores.
About 3 O'Clock !. Wiley Shook raped
the delegates to order and submitted a
few remarks. He called attention to the
fact that the district for which nomina-
tions we're to be made was one of the
richest in the State. He alluded to the
agreement at Raleigh by which the Re-
publicans were to recognize all parties
who oppose organized Democracy, and
was glad to see that part of the citizen
ship present. He called the agreement a
bargain, and hoped that, although the
arrangement might not suit all exactly,
differences OF opinion would be put aside.
Jeter c. Pritchard nominated the per-
'manent chairman, and James Frank Sec
ouded it. Col. Lusk, also. took hand
as second, a second hand, or something
of that nature, and solemnlv asseverated
that to second the nomination afforded
him one of the most "plea sing pleasures
of his life. When 1t is known how much
the Colonel loves bird hunting the force
of this remark will be appreciated. He
was glad to welcome such young men to
the help if not to the ranks of the Repub-
licans. The motion was submitted and
carried.
Col. Lusk and DR.. |. a. Harris were
appointed to conduct the permanent
chairman to the desk, after the assurance
from ]. Wiley that he would there be ini.
tiatcd and given tfcright hand of fellow
ship. Then the chairman dritedinto an
address. Dcnunciations and paroxvsms
swept by in gorgeous panoramic display
and THE CITIZEN was several times al
luded to. as "the great propagator o
truth, the "onc sheet paper" etc. St
Paul, too, was dragged into the discus
sion. Several swear words, really toe
naughty to be repeated, were interlarded
County government was ripped up the
back. Some applause was heard as ht
proceeded.
During breathing spell Editor Rob
erts moved "a vote Of thanks to oul
worthy chairman for his able and pa
triotic address," The ring was pulled
and the vote OF thanks went.
Frank Lawson was elected permanent,
secretary and c. E. Iervis assistant. Mr.
Lawson did not appear at the secretary
desk.
A roll call of counties showed all wer.
represented. and credentials committee
composed of {. b. Mashburn of Madi
son. G, W. Cannon of Buncombc, and T
l.. Green of Haywood was appointed.
While the committee was out Lor
Wells was called up to say a few words
and he responded very emphatically. A
speech like his would never pass quaran
tine-thc most powerful disiuicctant!
would be as effcctual as the pouring o
water on the back of a duck in an en-
deavor to drown it. 1t was dirt,
speech.
Committeeman Mashburn then re
ported ON credentials. The committee
also reported on the representatives tc
the Pop. conventional large body
Haywood sent no delegates, but thost
present were:
Buncomhe-Ias. N. Morgan.
Madison-W. p. Jervis, Rev. John Am
mons, {. L. Jervis.
The report was adopted and the nom
nations were called for. Buncombe
generous soul had no candidate to offer
and Haywood asked to be passed. II
was Madison's turn next and Delegate
Mashburn placed before the body tn
name of James M. Moody Of Havw God
This was seconded by Delegate Green o
Moody's county, who declared Mood.
able and determined enough to franz
and fight for the legislation he though
the people needed. Whether this was
fling at Pearson's record on the count.
government question cannot be dcfnitel.
stated.
Maj. Rollins moved Moody's nomina
ton by acclamation, which carried, an,
the chairman announced Moody as tn
nominee for the 32d district. He change
1t to 33d, however.
This much of the program being care
for, ]. Wiley suggested that the Populis
brethren be allowed to make a nomina
ton, in accord with the atorementione
agreement. Then Secretary Jervis too
the floor and made speech nominatin
Rev. John Ammons Of Madison 70
Moody's side partner. Mr.. Jervi:
speech was clean and clear-the onl
thing wrong was his saying the Demo
Gratis would be turned out "as sure a
the sun shines in the heavens today.
Ut was cloudy and drizzling nearly all {
the afternoon) Rev. Mr.. Ammons ha
been agreed upon in the caucus of Pops
before the Rep. convention opened.
Mai, W. w. Rollins, in the tremulou
voice that has been heard so many time
in these parts, seconded Mr.. Ammon'
nomination. He thought, after the Reps
and Pops. had accomplished the repet
of the county government and electio
laws they could separate II their patl
ways should lie apart, but now was tn
time to stand together ln addition t
this he moved the nomination Of Nj
Ammous by acclamation. This wa
carried, although the chairman did nc
call for nay vote.
In accord with a motion campaig
committee, composed as follows, with
Wiley Shook as chairman, was selecte,
Buncombe-J. N. Morgan, II. s. Harl
ins, X. b. Roberts, DR.. Brock, DR.. l.
Harris, Vim. Henderson. On motto
Thos. L. Lcatterwood and L. H. Lip
comb we're added.