The age-herald., 1898-08-10

the suggestion. The counties were called and the delegates enrolled
 On a motion made by A. D. Pitts, of Dallas, the temporary officers were made permanent.
 In lieu of committee on rules order of business, etc., s. J. Bowie, of Talladega, moved that the majority rule prevail; that candidates be placed in nomination with out eulogy, and that the rules of the Ala bama legislature govern the convention Wiley Tunstall agreed with MT. Bowie, and the convention then so ordered it by unanimous vote.
 Colonel Lon w. Grant wanted commit tee to seat the delegates in order, and also wanted the newspaper men invited to seats at the secretary's desk. Both suggestions were agreed to.
 Thanks to Schley
 H. F. Reese, of Dallas, grew patriotic, and offered a resolution rendering the thanks of the convention to Commodore w. s. Schley for his brilliant success in the destruction of Cervera's fleet before San tiago, and pedging the nominee of the con- vention to use his influence in the halls of the national congress to give Schley per soal recognition. J. B. Knox agreed with MT. Reese in sentiment. but he desired that the resolution be referred to the com mittee resolutions. There being as yet no such committee, it was appointed by
  Chiffon. Frank Baldwin, of Chiffon, W. c. Gray, of Calhoun, D. W. Vaughn, of Cle- burne H. F. Reese, of Dallas, F. W. Gist, of Shelby and Cecil Browne, of Talladega were appointed to constitute the resolu- tions committee. They will consider the Schley resolution.
 Exercising the Horses
 The above routine had been dispensed with in less than fifteen minutes, and the anxious spectators were treated to the frst trial of the race.
 B. Knox asked for the call of counties for nominations. Calhoun presented R. P. Thomson, Chiffon yielded to Talladega, Cleburne named J. B. Merrill Dallas pass ed, Taladega placed the name of Thomas w. Plowman, and Shelby nominated Gas ton A. Robbins. Dallas applauded. The first ballot resulted
 For Merrill-Cleburne 4.
 For Thomason-Calhoun Il.
 For Plowman-Chilton 5, Talladega 10.
 For Robbins-Dallas 16 Shelby 2.
 The race was a beautiful one, and the runners were making as smooth trials as were ever seen on a track. Once, twice, three times, and on up to the twelfth trial they came to the post jr as in the first heat. But Jockey Frank La.dwin be- came unruly and caused Plowman to drop back two lengths, which advanced Merrill. Baldwin acted ugly several times, by which first Merrill and then Thomson would move up a little faster; but settling down to smooth work, Plowman would re- gain his place.
 Was Very Dry
 The convention grew rather dull. Frank Baldwin was the only man who would make it lively. One time Wiley Tunstall started to say something funny, but Bob Walker asked him to please not tell lie. and Wiley kept quiet.
 Ballot after ballot was taken without making congressman. Two years ago these four narses were before the nomi- hating convention, when about two thou sand ballots were cast before choice was made. MT. Plowman was the nominee. He was elected in November, 1896, but was unseated by the republican majority in favor of w. F. Aldrich. MT. Plowman has made the race on the ground of vim dication. It is the same old race: and no man can name the winner.
 A number of the delegates left this even- ing, but most of them will tough 1t out" to the end. The convention is composed of a good sober set of politicians, and the thing most needed is a good wit to stir LID the convention. A more lively session is promised tomorrow however.