The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17
CHOSE SENATORS
Georgia and AlabamaMake Nom
nations EquaIing Election.
Al. Stephens Clay the Successful
Nan in Georgia.
SUCCESSOR TO PUGH
The Alabama Democrats Select
Gen. B. w. Pettus.
Is "a Years Old But Said to
Be Vigorous.

Atlanta Ca. Nov.17.-The contest for
the nomination Of United States senator
in the Democratic caucus ended last
night on the 31st ballot by the nomfna-
ton OF "A. Stephens Clay.
The vote was Clay go; Lewis Is: Nor
wood 8; Walsh 3; Garard 2. AS soon
as the vote was announced pandemon-
ium reigned- Mr.. Clay was waiting in
the senate chamber and the cheering
reached his ears. He knew he was
elected His friends Immediately ran
over to where he was and escorted him
to the house where his presence crea-
ted a. scene of wild enthusiasm
The friends Of the successful candi-
date Immediately began preparations
for escOrting him to his home in Mariet-
ia, 20 miles from Atlanta for which
point he left at half past five o'clock.
The result is what has been expected
since the race narrowed down to Clay
and Howell Mr. Clay received the &C
tive support Of ex-Secretary Smith. F.
@. DubignOn and Congressman Mad
dOX and Tate
steve" Clay, as the new senator to
be, Is known throughout Georgia, as a
boy worked on farm and secured
an education by his own efforts. He
studied law, was admitted to the bar
and made his appearance in politics in
the latter los when he was returned
from Cobb county as a membe Of the
1egisla ture. He served some years and
the third term. in 1889 was elected
speaker of the house at the same time
when +. G. DubignOn was president OF
the senate He presided over the house
with dignity and was very popular
among the members. At the next ses-
sion Of the general assembly he was
elected a senator from the 35th and
was elected president Of the senate
without opposition. He was a factor in
much important legislation and often
took the floor to favor measures Of
merit.
Mr.. Clay is young, vigorous and OF
commanding physique.
Montgomery. Ala. .16--The Dem
ocratic legislative caucus last night on
the first ballot, nominated Gen. B. w.
Pettus for United States senator to
succeed Senator Pugh- The vote stood,
Pettus 81; Oates 26.
Gen Pettus Is "a years Of age but is
still vigorous. He is q native OF Ala
bama- He graduated from a Virginia
college. practiced law in Tuscumbia,
Carrollton and Cahaba- Was elected
to a circuit judgeship and when the
war broke out enlisted. serving gallant
~ throughout the entire struggle and
with especial distinction at the siege of
Ficksburg. coming out q brigadier gen
When the Democrats ousted the Re
publicans in 1874 and had control OF the
1ered the United States sena tOrship but
preferred to fight the battles Of his PEG
pie against the black hosts and declin-
ed. He practiced law in Selma and
was at one time partner Of Senator
Morgan. He has steadfastIy refused all
offers OF every nature and this was q
strong card in his favor. He has been
chairman Of the committee on resOlu-
ton at every state convention and has
written every Democratic platform
since the war He was sent to Chicago
as one OF the delegates at large. He is
an ardent free silver man.