The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-09-04
WATTS, MCCARTNEY, BERKELEY.
TcoNrrNUED PROM 1sr pAor. !

6AsssoA AoSSAhH wa ouVWAs
An appeal was taken from the decis-
Ion Of the chairman and after much
talking vote was taken and the APP
peal was sustained, the result being Tx
to 1915, Craig voting with the First and
Second wards of Roanoke city, and Big
Lick.and Gave Spring gainst the ruling.
vote was then taken on the adoption of
the report. the result being 195S to13%
In favor OF 1t, Craig this time voting
yea.
The nomination OF candidates being
declared In order Mr.. Marshall pre-
sented the name of Andrew Mccartney,
of Craig. Col. Bowman. of Salem sec.
onded this nomination and moved that
the rules be suspended and Mr.. MOZART
ney be chosen by acclamation. Mr..
Edward Lyle and Mr.. J.. Randolph
Bryan also seconded the nomination
and motion and the convention con-
CURED in it.
This narrowed the fight down to
Berkeley, Hicks and Logan, and the
supporters of each one Of these oaudi-
dates prepared themselves for warm
struggle. They had it before the final
adjournment.
Mr.. Henderson Lee, OF Salem, put in
nomination Col. R. a. Logan. 1t was
seconded by Colonel Bowman. Mr..
Garrison Woods, of Roanoke county,
placed Captain Berkeley's name before
the convention and Mr.. w. o Harda-
way seconded 1t in an able speech. Mr..
Hioks' claims were presented by Capt.
j. Fl. Wright and Edward Lyle.
1t was agreed that four ballots should
be taken, after which, II any more we're
necessary. the lowest man should be
dropped.
On the frat ballot Captain Berkeley
Ill
county, 1; Roanoke city, o; Big Lick
and Cave Spring. AZ. MIR. Hicks re-
ceived 10 votes, 9 from Roanoke city
and 1 from Craig. Colonel Logan re-
ceived from Craig and 6H from Salem
and Oatawbe districts. The next three
| ballors resulted the same way and
| Colonel Logau's name was then dropped.
The fifth and last ballot was cast
| amid much excitement. The Salem
and Catawba delegates retired for a
consultation, and long and weary
wait ensued. When the secretary finally
called the roll Craig county asked to
be passed for q time. Roanoke city gave
9 votes each for Berkeley and Hicks;
Big Lick and Cave Spring, Az votes for
Berkeley. The other pors lon of Roanoke
county objected to reporting before
| the Craig delegates cast their ballot,
| and for time IL looked as though the
eclipse would be visible before a con-
| clusion WAS reached. After much con-
sultation, however, mr., Pugh On
pounced that Salem gave votes to
| w. P Moomaw and Catawba L vote to
| Berkeley.
This was slight gain for Berkeley,
and his adherents cheered. They yelled
much louder moment afterward, when
| Craig reported her four votes for Berke-
ley, and the fight was over. MFR. Pugh
moved to make Mfr. Bsrkeley's nomina-
ton unanimous, but number of the
Hicks delegation strenuously obi scted.
Committees were appointed to conduct
the successful candidates to the hall,
and. while awaiting their coming, Mr..
Stewarr offered the following resolu-
tions, which were adopted:
| Resolved, That the Democrats of
this Legislative district, in regular con-
vention assembled, hereby urge our
representatives in the next Legislature,
to use their beat endeAvors to secure
such legislation as will reduce the ex,
penaes OF the State government without
imp siriag the efficiency OF the admins
tration. We favor such reform in the
law as will result in prompt enforce
ment OF civil and criminal justice and
believing that this and the reduc ion Of
| expenses can best be accomplished by
constitutional revision we favor the
calling Of constitutional convention
| at the earliest practicable time.
1--WE favor legislation for the Inn
provement Of the county roads and urge
| liberal appropriations for the benefit OF
the disabled defenders of the State.
We declare our loyalty to the public
school system and urge 8 continuance
OF the liberal policy which has 80 long
characterized the Democratic party Of
Virginia in its attitude toward public
educstion.'
Captain Berkeley came in shortly
after the adoption Of the above rssolu-.
ton and was warmly greeted He
spoke but few moments, declaring hi5
Intention of winning the fight before
him, and calling upon the Democratic
party of the district to give the ticket
their support.
Mr.. McCartney's remarks were brief
and TO the point He aaid: 81 am
proud OF the nomination. and If YOU
elect me will do nothing to injure the
Democratic cause"
At 6:35 p. IN. the convention ad-
journed sine die.
Notes of the Convention.
Ex-Congressman James Marshall, of
Craig, was one OF the noticeable figures
eoouV suo Hosoi Corriuor' Cyclone
Jim" looked we'll and hearty and was
kept busy shaking hands with his many
friends.
The delegates made their head
quarters st Hotel Duyal and during the
esrly morning hours the scene about it
was an animated one. The different
candidates and their supporters held
cAucuses during the forenoon and their
rooms were we'll filed during the entire
morning. This is probably due to the
fact that Salem Is q ndrpn town