The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-23


continued to pour into the city on
every train today and tonight from
every quarter of the State until it
would seem that the estimates made
for an assemblage of at least 5000
Democrats here tomorrow, have been
too conservative. With numerous
heavily loaded excursion trains to
come from near cities tomorrow, Il
Glenn special from Winston alone con-
tanning at least 500. it would seem
that the city will be literally oVerrun
With Democratic managers, workers,
delegates rooters, shouters ana sight
seeing people.
The Interest Intense.
This immense concourse plainly
means that there is more interest felt
all over the State in the gubernatoriaI
contest than the most astute political
foreCaster had realized. The very fact
that out Of the immense numbers here
today, before the afternoon trains add
ed hundreds to the crowds, who have
filed the hotel Hobbies and the va
riOus headquarters from early morn
ing, not a single breach of propriety
in words or conduct on the part of
advocates of rival candidates has oc-
CURED. indicates the suppressed but
deep determination of delegates to
bde their time and stand by their
choice. The two smaller but abso-
lutely stone wall phalanzes of David
son and Turner, fully realize that for
them to stand unbroken until the
Stedman and Glenn forces wear each
other not, is their only hope. This
was dwclt upon in all the cauCuses to-
night, where enthusiastic cohorts gath
cred to receive the word" from the
inspired messages the vorious leaders
sent out.
His Solemnity ScareS En-.
OF all the delegations here those
for Turner wear no badges make no
fuss. but the sad, solemn, even sor
rowful expression on the expression
less face of James H. Pou, Turner's
guide and main stay here, are caus-
ing more or less concern to those
workers for other candidates, who
have seen Mr. Pou in the dumps
before. The Davidson contingent
fresh, enthusiastic and bold from the
mountains and more of a sprinkling
from other parts of the State than
was expected, have undoubtedly made
an impression in he work of the day.
An Interesting Figure.
And not moving aut with the sinu-
Gus cat-like tread of a Pou, but sitting
in calm repose with the old familiar
slow-batting eyes, dignitied genial
smile, and undignified old nose-trok-
ing habit, is Governor Jarvis. He
loeAs perfectly harmless, totally inno-
cent of the modern new-fangied tricks
Of the boys" A lap-loVing and
heart clinging family faVorite cat ly-
ing half asleep in Springing distance
of a rat-hole, is no more interesting
sight, than that philanthropical phys
iognomy of the grand old man from
the east in active repose. But those
who remember Jarvis in days when
great political battles were fought and
won by him before managers for the
other candidates were born, are keep
ing a close eye on him. He is inter
esting always, but now especially so
to the lead horses. The old man
from the east is for the man of the
mountains from whence, beginning
tWenty-eight years ago, and FOR many
years thereafter came the help to him
and his people, in State conventions
which gave them ascendency
why Pulls He His Nose?
Nobody discounts the wonderful
ability and energy of the two young
managers for Glenn and for Stedman,
who have been In the lime light for
these months past, and have wrought
political wonders for their splendid
strong desire Of curiosity on the part
of all to divine or know, just exactly
what on earth Mr.. Pou is looking so
serious about, or Jarvis so calm ana
! kind and innocent, pulls his nose so
| much and appears so sleepy Tor. Inc
situation is more nebuious tonight
than last night Stedman men appear
more confident than ever. Ihey claln
that reports from arriving delegates,
| cute. IN l.
pers as to Glenn's vote, both instruct
ed and uninstructed, as to absolutely
convince them that the claims OF
Glenn's friends last night, that he
lacked only SO votes of a nomination
on the first ballot, were 50 exaggerated
and wild-eyed as to .Cause a gfleVous
disappointment and consequent de-
moralization to his forces Wheh the
first roll call is completed He Will
be found steadily to decline after the
second ballot" say they, and add: 1T
need not surprise any one if Stedmau
brings in the lead and stays there un-
til he win out
Glenn Supporters Busy.
There is undoubted enthusiasm and
confidence in Glenns supporters and
the second ballot is their winning one
they believe, and that falling this, a
crisis in their fortunes is imminent
they thoroughly understand, and this
conviction spurs them to renewed res
olution to stand firm and gain recruits
by Jealous and untiring missionary
effort. That they are doing devoted
work for their chief is fine tribute
to the worth of this tribune of the
people. IT is a short fight or a long
deadlock. That's all there is to it.
Expressions heard from all the
J1.-,r IL n nf
mess recommended by the Executive
Committee, will be adopted, and the
most important work of the. conven-
ton be concluded before the naming
of candidates begins. The nominating
speeches for the candidates for Gov