El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-11

covered all over with black spots and
blotches" the Smith county men rose
with yell and dashed for him
Convention In UprOar-
Immediately there was wild excite
menL The whole convention was on
its feet. There were cries Of pull him
downi" shoot himr WaltOn's friends
gathered around him. There was a
rush by friends and foes from all parts
OF the hall Pistols flashed in the
air. There was pulling, tusseling,
fighting, oaths and exclamatious-
Travis county's phalanL around Walton
could not be broken Smith cOunty's
rush was baked. Cool heads and
strong arms interviewed Amidst IL
all, Walton stood calmly, with folded
arms, as straight as Tecumseh on the
battlefield With hair cut pompadour
and brushed back, he looked like
was restored, and no one was found
to be seriously hurt Walton resumed
his speech.
This is not the first time. Mr. Chair
man." he fairly shouted, that my life
has been threatened by mob" And
he continued in the same strain for
some time
Walton was succeeded as floor leader
by judge T. J. Brown Of Grayson, now
chief justice Of the Texas supreme
court. The next ballot showed an in
crease Of the Hubbard vote. as Lang
could not poll the fun Throckmorton
strength. This did not change ma
terially for a number Of ballots. with
Hubbard always leading
ThrOckmOrtOn Recalled.
As Lang's vote began to get smaller,
he was withdrawn, and ThrockmOrton
was again placed before the conVen7--
ton He failed to command his old
time strength. and his cause looked
hopeless His name was again with
drawn Judge Devine, Of San Antonio,
was chosen to lead the fOrlorn hope
against Hubbard. He was an able law
yer, passably well known, and had
been on the supreme bench. He also
had special strength in the west The I
courtly and accomplished Dryer, Of the
San Antonio bar. was made floor leader
for Devine- For a short time. things
assumed a roseate hue for the san An
tOnian. He led Hubbard on a number
Of ballots, but was unable to pull the
necessary twO-thirds.
Hubbard, in a stirring speech 70 the
convention, early in the sitting, had
declared that should his name fall to
second place IL would be withdrawn
from the convention but when the !
reality came "Old Dick forgot all
about his promises and kept on in the !
fight His friends had been extremely /
loyal: and under the magnificent Lead !
ership Of Herndon had made brilliant
fight. He had proved himself the
strongest man; yet, like Van Buren, IN
the DEESlQEnLld4 EOAAh E4LAOA u 1872 ~ ]
was doomed to fall a victim TO the two
thirds rule It was evident that with
the present candidates before the con-
ventiOn no nomination could be mad 3
It resolved itself into choice Of two |
things compromise, or pull the |
brides off,
spark Horse, Is Sought.
The Democratic party could not ar
ford to disintegrate in free Tor all J
race. so it was determined to cOmpro- |
a hOrGnn whose name !
had not been before the convention; !
Upon motion. but on whose initiation l !
do not now recall. it was resolved that )
the matter Of bringing forward can 1
didate should be delegated to com
mittee Of 31-one from each senatorial i
district. This continued the conven-
ton over into the second week AFTER
elaboration, the committee submitted
to the convention one name only-tnat
Of Judge o. Z. Roberts OF Smith county. i
He was widely known In the eN-
citing days Just previous to the Civil \
war he had presided over the conven-
ton which passed the ordinance Of Sc
cession. When the conflict came on 4
he raised a regiment Of Texas troops
and served with gallantry and dlslllC
ton throughout the war. When JhaL
struggle was over he returned TO IeNas
and resumed the practice OF MS proles-
sion Pending the program OF recon-
struction, he had been elected by the
Democrats 20 the United states sen
ate, but was refused admission on the
ground that Texas was not yet pacl-
fled" Subsequently, he was elected
chief justice OF the Texas supreme
was still at the head OF that
high tribunal.
Enthusiasm Aroused.
When his name was presented TO the
it was received with the
widest enthusiasm. and his nomination
was made on first roll call, and prac-
tically unanimous Judge story OF
county, was nominated LOT
lieutenant governor. This practically |
ended this notable convention
Adopts @Pay rs You Go, Policy.
Judge Roberts. or as he was COM
monty called, The Old Alcalde, made
an excellent governor HIS pay as