Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-09-03
THE ROOSTER
Was a Proud Bird Today But What Sorry Sight He Will Be m hovsmbef..-First Feathers
 Were for the Gang.

At 10 o'clock this morning we were seated in the court room of Yavapai county, Arizona Territory, located ir this city, in the interests of one of the largest and most influential dailies now read by the people of the above named county, auxiously awaiting the opening of the annual democratic county convention. The room was well filled, as were some of its occu- pants. However, We had no trouble in finding a desirable seat-one that every fellow tried to stand in front of. A crowd of men was continually arriving, and all who could crowded inside the bar; althnush probably y msny of them had just left the bar Some of the delegates sat with their hats on while others assumed the Salvation Army Come to Jesus" at- titude, quietly looking at suspended picture of Will Bryan. Poor, deluded representative; who has not heard of Bryan's political funeral? While some wore their hats, others wore the regular dress of coat; vest shirt ahd pants, and gave the convention some dignity. The court room was crowded and many regretted that so small room had been secured.
 After the chairman of the central committee had called the gathering to order and meekly stated his part of the play, supposing that every man had his golf stick, asked for the selection or election of temporary referee. 4 selection had been made but by 8 ballot Vote d gentleman named Hicks was elected by "he shot nine" During the tedious, but necessary reading of the call and bal loting, we amused ourselves by ad- miring the decorations of the hall, which consisted of 34 yards of bunt- ing tastily festooned and the Ameri- can flag draped over the picture oi the late W. J. B., now eSiled into the newspaper business On the left wall the motto Equal rights to all, special privileges to none" was dis played. We dld not inquire, but took for granted the banner had been borrowed from one of the gamb- ling resorts on "Whisky Row." as it was appropriate. Our admiration of the "extras" was rudely interrupt ed by some of the Fresh Air So- ciety" delegates lowering a few win dows. Their acts cleansed the room of much stench and they should be mentioned in the resolutions" The old set could stand one more ''infu- sion" Many of the delegates, like myself, not having any "score card
 wondered what next. After 5 or 6 more had lined up in front of our station, we managed to hear the chairman rule on motion and select five delegates as a committee on credentials. After a little more Ire marking" everybody adjourned to get a - After ga little of the same" we were back among the benches ready for the gong for the afternoon business. According to report, the committee on credentials were burdened with heavy business and we were compelled to wait until 2 p. m. when Chairman Hicks en- tered the arena. A report of the credential committee, with an amend ment allowing the Catoctin miners a vote, was adopted and the usual con- mittess such as rules and order of business and resolutions were ap- pointed. We are not paid as a critic, but we could not help but wonder why this business was not transacted before the noon hour. Probably a method in the delay. After the diff ferent "pall bearers" had been read out, a motion for ten minute recess was almost unanimous. At this juncture we had to bid adieu to the chairman and fond au revoir to all our friends assembled and after a rush to the printers case, we now takethe stage, believing it is better to be on Lynx creek tonight than in Prescott. Awaiting the final results, we remain A True Populist.