Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1894-08-16

The slumbcrs OF the Duke of Richmond
Hill last night wee fitful, and allowed
the gentleman who carries his politics in
his hat as he would slab of limburgcr
to ward of sunstrokc none of that sweet
rest that enters into and soothcs the
9 )ul that is at peace and confident of a
happy elimination of coveted plans.
Weird forms fitted about him and the
Ghost of Chance mingled with the
phantasms that made Il part of his semi
somnolent hallucination. The Duke
turned and muttcrcd uncasily in his
sleep and fain would have wrcstlcd with
the phantom until it gave him some
word of assurance that would be oil to
the troubled waters of anticipation, but
it cludcd the eager grasp. Again and
again did he seek some comforting word
as in this misty panorama he caught
sight OF some seemingly earthly form, but
it proftcd him nothing. In the long
hours of the night this great Cooper
ator" wrcstlcd thus until finally with a
diScordant cry the og,cs lett him and he
awokc. Then with the force of thun-
der stroke came to him the memory of
an event occurring yesterday, an event
pregnant with the ccrtainticS of defeat
for Chict Man Who Wears. is IIat-thc
nomination of William Thomas Craw-
ford to be his own successor in Congress
from the Ninth Congressional district OF
North Carolina.
| The Convention Opens
The forecast in THE CITIZEN yesterday
was correct. Shortly after 3 o'clock
Capt. Melvin L. Carter, chairman OF the
executive committee OF the district
called the body to order in the Grand
opera house. The pit was reserved for
the delegates and it was filled. Bun
connie occupied the entire section from
aisle to dress circle to The left from the
stage, while the block Of seats opposite c
held the Rutherford and Hay wood stall
warts, The other counties were accom-
/
tors almost filled the balcony and gallery
OF the building.
When the convention had been called
to order, Hon. Walter L. Moore OF Web.
ster moved the election of Hon. M. ii
Justice of Rutherford as permanent chair
man, and it was made bv accamation
On taking the chair Mr.. Justice said he
was always proud to be chairman of q
convention of Democrats. This was &
time when Democrats were all willing tC
lay down their differences. The cam
paign coming on he considered remark
able one. There was what is known a
the Third party, Peoples party or Pop
llists, ana when one came to look at is
code of principle, s, one was bound tc
admit that it was without form and
void. AS to the Republicans, he was
reminded of the anccdotc related of Col
Woodfn who, when being asked by ar
attorney representing client what th'
client should DO, replied II think h,
would better employ lawyer" "Tht
Republicans would better employ a law
yer. They are willing to make any un
holy alliance with ANYTHING to heat th'
Democrats. They tell me friend Pearson
is renegade Democrat. You know
what that is. now declare the conven
tion open for the transaction of business.
Jas. II. Atkin of the Marion Rccort
was elected secretary, and the rcprl sen
tatives of the Democratic pap,rS of th
district were made assistants.
A motion was made that a committee
on credentials be appointed, but wa
amended so that the roll call was pro
cccdcd with to ascertain whether thcr
were any contests. There were none ant
the credentials committee was no
deemed necessary.
A delegate moved the appointment O
committee on platform, but on a mo
tion to defer, the original motion wa
withdrawn.
JS. Adams Named
The real business of the convention
then bcgan--thc naming of men for th
Congressional nomination. When Bun
combc was called, Hon. ii. A. Gudgc
arose and addressing the convention
said: During the days OF the Roma
cmpirc its eagle was unfurlcd to ever
breeze and was recognized by the peopl
: of every nation Of the world. Its law
were maintained by the most pOweril
army of the world Unlike in thi.
the laws of America are not enforced b
great standing armies, but have bee
up held bv the Democratic party of tn
country. Yesterday was flashed to ever
home in this broad land the tidings tina
J the tariff bill had become a certainty an
that another Democratic pledge ha
been redeemed. Applause. congra'
ulatc you on it. Already we can see til
bright light that will dispcl the gloon
we can hear the noise of the hammer an
the forge, and before the election we wi
!, see a great revival of business through
y out the country.
II rise to nominate man who has n
superior, except, possibly, among tt
members of this body, [lauehter an
, who from his youth has fought AID OF
] posed every monopoly that threatene
the destruction of the very liberties
our people. He started out i'll life on
farm and was not too proud to swcC
out churches and clean lamps. When
went to a sister State to secure an ed
cation and returned home he had on
So with which to pay his expenses. I
rode as far as that would permit al
walked the remainder OF the distance
his own healthful city in the mountain
of Western North Carolina. He hi
lived in this Queen City and watched
grow aud has grown with it. tn
man has the necessary equipment fl
this place. He can take the Democrat
!. banner in hand and carry it to victo
" and you will zee $500 majority in Il
Ninth district. This mans character
above rcproach; he is pure as n wom'
and true as steel, and his meme is JOSEF
5. Adams. Applause 1t is essential
necessary to have man who can he
monize every element and show t
] tcoNrINuED ON SECOND FACE.