Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-07
wEsTH0RELAND DEMOCRATS.
An Enthusiastic County Convention
In Mass Meeting.

Montross, Va, July %, 1908.
EDITOR CITIZEN:
The Democrats of Westmoreland
county in pursuance to a previous
call met here in the courthouse at
l p. m. on Monday (court day., July
2Sth, for the purpose of nominating
county officers.
Walter r. Crabbe, county chair
man. called the meeting to order and
stated the purpose of the same.
John l.. Beale was chosen secre-
tary, and the representatives of the
press assistants.
5. Bailey Atwill offered resolutions
affecting the order of procedure in
the meeting. which after some slight
amendments were adopted. They
provided for the order of nomina-
tions, that the chairman Of the meet
ing appoint thee judges to conduct
the balloting, and the judges appoint
two clerks for the same purpose.
Messrs. H. j. Horner, Frederick
Griffith and Stanley Walker we're ap-
pointed judges, and they selected
Bush Wilkins and f. B. Delano for
the clerks.
The chairman declared nomina.
tions in order and called for nomina-
tions for Common wealth's Attorney.
w. q. Minor put in nomination for
that office Hon. q. G. Baker, and the
same was seconded by s. b. Atwill.
Mr.. Atwill addressed the audience in
Mr.. Bakers behalf. 4. @. Newton
nominated Col. II. j. Washington
for the same Office. 1t was seconded
by Thos. Murphy. Mr.. Murphy
spoke very enthusiastically for Col.
Washington, the ola Confederate vet
eran. w. w. Walker then advoca-
ted Mr.. Baker in a few we'll chosen
remarks.
At this point much confusion pre-
vailed throughout the court room
which was packed to its utmost ca
pacity, people standing upon the
seats and upon the backs of the seats
in order to get view of the speak
ers. At several times heavy applause
and loud hurrahs rang throughout
the large audience.
Mr.. Washington's friends (Mr.
Washington being absent) were oues.
toned rigidly if they could vouch
for the fact that Mr.. Washington
would support the regular nominee
Of the convention regardless of whom
he might be. They refused to answer
affirmatively, and acting upon that
advice and the fact that he (Mr.
Washington) failed to state in his
card to the Neacs that he was q can
didate for Commonwealth Attorney,
subject TO the action of the Democratic
Conveation, his friends and earnest
supporters moved that Mr.. Washing
tons name be withdrawn from the
convention. Mr.. Bakers nomination
was made by acclamation.
DR.. Richard III. Stuart, the pres.
ent incumbent. was nominated for
Treasurer by acclamation.
The names of B. l.. Battaile and
r. b. Spilman were put in nomIna-
tion for the office of Commissioner
of Revenue. The vote was cast by
ballot and resulted $50 for Battaile
and 100 for Spilman. Battaile was
duly declared the regular nominee.
Several prominent men spoke flu
emily in behalf of each candidate.
John Harvey had no opposition
for Sheriff and he was nominated by
acclamation.
Walter r. Crabbe, the chairman,
filled his place admirably we'll in
preserving order. lie stood stolidly
for fairplay. 1t was estimated that
over six hundred persons were pres-
ent, among them twelve lawyers and
many other distinguished men.
But little business was before the
court. STAR.