Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-06-13
Democratic Convention
\ Harmonious Gathering of the
Eaithful of Old Worcester.

The County Convention of the Wur
cester Democracy was held in tn,
Court House here on Monday after
noon and was n most harmonious body
composed largely of new faces, man,
OF them young men who had never
before participated in the party coun
ellis. A spirit OF harmony permcated
the whole assemblage, and every Dem
ocrat felt in a disposition to forgive
and welcome back to the fold those
who strayed away last Fall
The Convention was called to order
by Mr.. John 7. Moore, chairman of the
Democratic State Central Committee,
and Edgar Fontainc, Esq. of POGO
moke City, was unanimously called tc
preside over the Convention. and
Messrs. Jerome T. Hayman, of Akin,
sons, and Harry Purnell, Of Berlin
TO act as secretaries. A committee on
credentials, composed Of one delegate
from each district, reported no contest:
and the following gentlemen entitled
to seats in the Convention:
Pocomoke District-IH. II. King,
John L. Paradee, William Dale, j
Shiles Crockett, Edgar Fontaine.
Snow Hill-John p Moore, J. },
Hurlock. George w. Truitt of S, j.
Samuel Price, Daniel p. Jones.
East Berlin-I.ambert L. Ayars,
Henry Purnell, Jesse H. Turner, Capt
James I. Jones.
Newark Charles NJ. Peters, vii.
liam NJ. Purnell.
st. Martins Bishop, Thoma.
Holloway.
Colbourns- Edward White, Robert
n. Todd.
Atkinsons E. w. McMaster, J. T.
Hayman, John ii. Shockley, w. H.
Richardson.
Stockton-Dr. J. I. Dickerson
Peter Scarborough. Thomas G. Payne,
Harry de WAL, John w. Beauchamp
West Berlin-C. WILDER Keas, John
r. Purnell, James +. Thomas, Sewel
Warren, Thomas Fassett.
Messrs. Jerome I. Hayma Rober,
n. Todd and John l.. Paradee were
appointed Committee on Resolutions
and after an absence OF considerable
time, reported as follows:
WHEREAS, the Republican party, now in
control OF our State government, has, by il.
disregard of pledges and general recklcssncs.
as to the true interests of the people. mani
Tested its utter and complete uniitness and
inability To- manage the affairs of our good
old commonwealth, anil whereas, we, the
representatives of the Democracy of Wor.
cestcr County, in convention assembled
desire to give expression to our disapprova
and condemnation Cf the record of the Re.
publican party; be il resolved:
LIST. That We condemn the Republican
representatives in the Legislature Of Mary.
land for their slavish submission To the
dictator ship of the bosses in ignoring tn,
time -hOnored statute known rs the Eastern
Shore Law. and thereby robbin. the Eastern
Shore OF representation in the Senate of the
United States.
2nd. That must heartily commend
the Democratic Senate of Maryland for il.
nntiring and, To great extent, successful
fight against Republican rccklcssncss and
extravaganza.
3rd. That We recognize the usefulness
and ability OF our present representative in
Congress. the Hon. Joshua w Miles, and
endorse his record. and commend his noble
efforts for the promotion of the best interests
of his district and the welfare OF his con.
siituents
Ith. That a n small token of our regard
and esteem, we herewith extend TO our State
Senator. the Hon. John Walter Smith, our
sincere and hearty thanks for the more than
ordinary courageous and faithful perform
ancc of the functions and duties pertainia.
to the high trust we imposed upon him, and
we approve the conservative and conciliatory
spirit that permeated his every action and
effort, both rs Ia the general welfare of the
State and his county, amid the conflicting
elements with which he had to contend,
within and without the Democratic party,
and in special manner do we wish To ten
der To him our approval and thanks for his
constant, Jealous and successful work in the
ori.ination and passage into law of the
Free School Book Bill" for which genera
tions yet unborn will rise up To honor and
respect his memory The benefits and
blessings of which will How free 10 all I'll,
people ia the State of Maryland, regardless,
of political preference. color or class. And
we confidently believe he will receive
from all, the recipients of the benefits oi
Free Books. rs free rs free school house.
and free tuition. a vote of thanks and
the patriotic, intelligent and fair-minded
people of Maryland will never forget him.
Next IN order was the election oil
delegates TO the State Convention
The gentlemen unanimously selected
we're: John Walter Smith, George
W. Purnell. Lee Carey, William F.
King. William G. Franklin, John Il
Purnell, X. }. Dryden of j.. DIR. Roll
Collins The delegates to the Con.
gressional Convention are: John p.
Moore, John 7. Keas, o. NJ. Purnell,
Henry Purnell, Taylor Dennis, o. ID.
Collins, Alfred Childs, Corbin f.
Hargis.
After the adoption Of the same party
emblem that has been used since the
Australian Ballot Law went into
effect. the Convention adjourned sub
iect to the call of the State Central
Committee.