The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1895-08-17
STATE DEMOCRACY.
A Free Silver Platform Unani.
mOusly Adopted.
Three Days Required to Complete the
Ticket.
The Nominees,

The Nominees.
doVernor-A. j. McLaurin, Of Rankin.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT II. Jones, OF Wilkin-
Son.
secretary OF State-J. L. Power, Of Kinds.
AudItor-W. D. Holder, of Lafayette.
Ireasurer-A. O. May Of Simpson
Attorney -General-Wley N. Nash, of Attala.
Superintendent of Public Educational. A..
kIncannon, of Lauderdale.
Supreme Court Clerk-E. W. Brown, Of
Copiah
Land COMMISSIONER. NJ. simonton, Of Lee.
Revenue Agent-Wirt Adams. Of Hinds
Railroad Commissioners-FirstD District, j. d.
McInnis, of Lauderdale; Second District, NJ. M.
Evans, Of Jackson; Third District, j. j. Evans,
Of Monroe.
jackson, Aug THE Mississippi
Democratic convention met here today.
For several days the clans have been
gathering in Jackson preparatory to the
great battle. Every train coming to the
city has been loaded down with dele
gates, candidates and their friends.
Headquarters were established at the
various hotels, and losrolling has been
in order, and many schemes have been
hatched in the seclusion of the various
candidates rooms. There was a great
deal Of trading and swapping. Jackson
is fairly overrun with people. A con-
servative estimate would be $500 as to
the numbers of delegates, candidates
and spectators.
One thing that tue observer cannot
but help notice is the prevalence Of
young men in the convention. The
yonng men are coming to the front in
Mississippi politics. The personnel Of
the convention is as fine as any that
ever assembled here. This is noticed
and commented on generally.
This morning caucuses were held until
1880 o'clock, when the crowds began to
drift toward the capitol. As the result
of the morning caucuses, r. N. Harris,
of Clarksdale, Coahoma County, candi-
date for State auditor, decided to with
draw from the race.
Mr.. Harris made vigorous canvass,
and was quite sanguine for time, but
it soon became evident that Col. Holder
was going to win. Mr.. Harris remained
in the fight until this morning, when,
after caucus of his friends, he decided
to strike his colors, which be did grace
fully.
J. H. Askew, the present railroad com
missioner from the Second District, and
candidate for re-election, this morning
after caucus with his supporters, struck
his colors and withdrew from the race.
The doors to tho hall of representa-
tives we're thrown open at - noon, and
the delegates began to surge in. The
galleries were packed with people, and
the lower floor was uncomforta full
of delegates.
Atl2:lO o'clock J. b. Boothe, of Pa
nola County, chairman Of the State
Democratic executive committee, raped
sharply with his gavel, and the State
CONVENTION was called to order.
Rev. DR.. John Hunter, of Jackson,
opened the session with fervent prayer
at the conclusion of which Mr.. Roothe
began his address. 1t was an able and
eloquent one. and was listened to with
breathlcss interest.
When he concluded he presented Hon.
j. c. L,ngstrert, Of Grenada, as tenn
porary chairman. The nomination was
seconded by Hon. W. 5. Hill, of Mont
gomery County, and Mr.. Longstreet was
elected by acclamation.
Chairman Longstreet then made an
able address of about five minutes dura-
tion, and was loudly applauded. Ileis
an eloquent speaker and one of the fore.
most young men in Mississippi.
At 1890 o'clock he declared the con-
vention open for business. L. Pink
Smith, of Washington County, was
unanimously elected secretary. Fl. +.
Blakeslee, of Union County, was made
assistant secretary, as was Hon. Clifton
Myers, Of Marshall County.
A motion was made that the roll OF
counties he called and the delegates pre-
sent their credentials. The only county
in which there was contest was Marion
A motion was carried to have the chair
appoint committee on credentials to
consist of seven members, one from each
district, as follows: First
district J. D. Burge; second, H. NJ.
Stephens; third, J. X. Vardaman, chair
man; fourth, s. M. Roane; fifth, J. Ii.
Neville; sixth, w. A. Dickson; seventh,
9. M. Williamson.
The committee repaired to the
room and the convention ad-
ourned at 1 pm. to reconvene at
o'clock.
The afternoon session was called to
,rder at 3 o'clock. The committee on
reported that the delega-
ion headed by ex-Attorney.General I.
J. Ford was found to be the properly
accredited one from Marion County.
c. C. Miller, Of Lauderdale, was put
n nomination by Rowell Powell, of
Madison, in a splendid effort for perma-
TENT chairman. In a short and eloquent
peech Hon. Sim Roane, Of Clay, nomi'
rated Gen. ]. 2. George. His name was
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