Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-28
SEVEN OUT IF NINE NAMED By the Hardin Faction Receive
 Endorsement. A HEATED SCENE OCCURS During the Selection of Secretary of State. Hardin Says Democracy Will Come
 SolidIy to the Polls.
Convention Hall,


 For governor-P. Watt Hardin.
 For nant-governor-R. T. Tyler.
 For treasurer-R. c. Ford
 For auditor-L. C.. Norman.
 For register of land ofiice-G. B. Swango.
 For rney-general-W. J. Hendrix.
 For secretary of state-Henry s. Hale.
 For superintendent of public instruc- tion-Edward Porter Thompson.
 For commissioner of agriculture-Ion B. Nall.
 The foregoing ticket was nominated by the democratic state convention, which came near ending in a riot this after noon. It was during the progress of the most bitterly contested race of the ses- sion, to which the contest for governor was comparatively small aHalr--tne race for secretary of state. With the eX- ception of governor, the office of secre- tary of state is the best paying in the gift of the convention, and there was warm rivalry between the four candi- dates for the nomination. Henry 5. Hale, the present incumbent, John w. Headly. J. Stoddard Johnson and C. M. Metcalfe were the candidates. Each had a large following and four ballots were taken before there was any result.
 During the progress of the third ballot c. P Taylor of Mason county rushed down the central aisle and denounced Chairman A. S. Berry for alleged unfair ness, winding up with round cursing This was the beginning of scene of wild disorder. Every delegate was on his feet and crowding toward the platform, where the chairman sat- and showing their way through were Nall and Met calfe, two of the contestants.
 Both men leaped upon the stage and a dozen others followed, and for while fists were shaken and threats made on every side Partial order was finally re- stored by the chairman agreeing to have another roll call for a fourth ballot be- fore allowing counties to change their votes. Hale was nominated.
 The other contests were uninteresting, with the exception of that for register of the land office, which took three ballots to decide H. B. Swango, the present holder of the office, being nominated.
 Ed Porter Thompson, the superinten- dent of public instruction, was nomi- mated again.
 Auditor l.. c. Norman and Attorney General w. J. Hendrix were renomi- mated by exclamation. A slate made up by the Hardin men was smashed in two instantly. but seven out of nine offices were filled according to the dictation of those who nominated the free silver man for governor The committee on permanent organi- zation made a bulky report. The only new thing recommended was that the state central committee consist of four teen men hereafter, instead of one from each of the eleven congressional districts as hretofore.
 The convention was in continuous ses- sion from 930 a. m. to 7:30 o'clock D. m, hnd then adjourned sine die. Sandwiches and lemonade were bought in place of dinner.
 In Ina 1o cf nf some would-be humorous resolutions were presented, among them the follow ing:
 Resolved, That the convention adopt the rooster or the chicken cock as the device of the democratic party for use at elections"
 Loud cries of approval greeted this resolution, and it was passed by an unanimous vote.
 Gen. P. Watt Hardin, the democratic nominee for governor, came into the convention hall this morning smiling, and in an excellent humor. General Hardin was asked when he expected to open his campaign.
 q have not had time as yet he re- piled. "I don't know when or where l will open the canvass. l will want to rest up a few days and then 1 will be ready to make an active and vigorous campaign. I expect to visit every coun- ty in the state. l have worked hard for the nomination and naturally feel proud of my selection. As any man under the circumstances, | cannot find words to express my gratitude to the democratic party of Kentucky for the honor they have conferred upon me. l will nave an opportunity later on to see them person. ally and then I will endeavor Tn my rec ble way to convey my thanks
 General Hardin says he expects to consult with some of his friends tonight and then will be ready to announce his plans for the future.
 ,So you think you will win?' was asked.
 "Win? Why, certainly The democrats are going to be united and there is no power on earth to prevent the entire tick ct going through"
 Claws friends say they will work for the ticket, but they do not conceal the fact that the result was a bitter disap- pointment to them, and do not hesitate to say that the republicans have very good chance to carry the state next No yember in the present state of affairs
 The republicans think so and they have already begun to lay their plans for the coming campaign. To reporter Cas- sius M Clay, Jr, the defeated candidate for governor, who left for his home in Bourbon county today, said he was out of politics for good.
 q am very thankful to my friends" he said flor what they have done for me, but I will never again be candidate for public office."
 Nevertheless Mir Clay's friends say they will run him for governor four years hence, but those who are closest to him do not believe he will consent to be a can didate at that time.
 The ticket as made up distributes the patronage of the convention about equal ly geographically.
 The following resolution, prepared by Mrs. James Bennett of Richmond, a prominent member of the Women's Club of Central Kentucky. was industriously circulated this morning, but was not presented to the convention for it's for nal consideration.
 Whereas The supreme court of the United States declared in their Virginia minor discussions of 1875 that women have always been citizens of the United States and entitled to all the privileges and immunities of citizens, therefore
 Resolved, That we. the democrats of