The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1896-07-03

Judge Walter Clarke and then pam
demonium prevailed. 1t was seen that
Clarke was a favorite.
]. F. Klutz, of Salisbury, presented
Lee Overman's name.
At 7 80 recess was taken until S p.
M Judge Clarke sent word that he
would not accept the nomination. 1t
was announced by Swift Galloway who
declared for MacRae, that Lee Overman
withdraws from the race. He made a
magnificent speech.
AT 9.05 p. m. Chairman Manly called
the convention to order. Judge Bennett
came forward and said, Il am instructed
by Judge Clarke to say that he wishes
to deal in perfect candor with this con-
vention. If he resigns his office as Judge
he will have no means to make the can
vass, and he says he will not accept
money from any other source to make
the canvass. He submits the question
of propriety to this convention"
Judge Bennett said that Mr.. Clarke
was the strongest man to nominate and
that he could carry the State by ten
thousand more votes than any other
man.
Every mention of Clarke's name set
the convention wild. Paul Means
said that Clarke's nomination would
not be the best that could be made. He
advised the convention against making
nomination under stampede.
W. Ii. Lucas, of Hyde county, second
ed Watson's nomination, and it was fol-
lowed by loud applause. There was re-
newed enthusiasm for Watson.
T. w. Mason, of Northampton, re.
ceived the nomination for Lieutenant
Governor by acclamation.
Chas. M. Cooke, of franklin, was
nominated for Secretary of State by ac-
clamation.
The Democratic nominee for Gov
ernor was given grand demonstration
upon his appearance on the stage; dele
gates shouted and yelled and jumped in
their seats, waving hats, fans and hand
kerchiefs for several minutes.
Mr.. Watson accepted the nomination
with profound gratitude. He said: 81
expect to appeal to the manhood of
North Carolina in the coming CAM
paign, without regard to race or pre-
vious condition. I shall say to the peo-
pie you cannot support my adversary
and maintain your self-respect. l in
tend to visit every county in the East
ern part of the State. | want to say
to the people who have strayed from
us in recent years, that they will be
given kind invitation to act with US,
and if they fail it will be their fault,
not mine"
Mr.. Watson said before concluding:
IL shall notify the executive committee
before leaving the city to notify my po-
fitical competitor that am willing to
meet him anywhere in North Carolina
and at any time. 1 have heard that
Russell went into a convention of his
freemen and bought the nomination
for Governor. do not know this, but
can take oath that I never bought this
nomination tonight
B. F. Aycock of Wayne, received the
nomination for Treasurer on the fourth
ballot, and on motion of Capt. Ashe, it
was made unanimous.
I he vote for Treasurer on the first
ballot was: Hawkins, 64g; Aycock, 206;
Horne, 235, Ashe, 1862.
J. G. Scarborough was nominated for
Superintendent of Public Instruction on
the first ballot.
A. C. Avery was nominated for Asso-
ciate Justice of the Supreme Court by
acclamation.
R. NJ. Furman, of Asheville, was
nominated for Auditor by acclamation.
FL Osborne, of Mecklenburg, was
chosen the candidate for Attorney Cen
eral.
Judge George H. Brown was nomi-
mated for Associate Justice of the Su-
preme Court on the second ballot. EX-
Judge Connor and Judge Boykin were
opponents.
The results of the first ballot was as
follows: Justice, 80; Connor $50, Boy
kin 29S; Brown, 425. Necessary to a
choice 454.
The result ofthe second ballot was as
follows; Connor, I47H; Brown, 44o;
Boykin, 3o7H; Justice, 3. Necessary to
choice, ASA.
The third ballot was taken with the
following result: The name Of Judge
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