The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-19
Big Stone Gap Man Is
Nominated by Ac-
clamatiOn.
CONVENTION is
HELD AT BRISTOL
Governor Stuart Presides Over
Meeting of Democrats, Which
Is Notable for Harmony and
Confidence That District Will
Be Redeemed From Re
publican Domination.
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Especial TO The Times -Dispatch.l
Bristol, Va, March lS.--In a conven-
tion marked by spirit OF harmony,
confidence ana good cheer. X, Tate Ir-
rii:e. OF Big stone Gap. LAWYER and
coal land owner. was nominated this
afternoon BY acciarnation as the Demo
cratic candidate for Congress in the
Ninth virginia District.
The convention. held in the fIar-
meling Theatre, was attended by about
500 Democrats. each county being rep
resented b. large and influential dele
Saticr. To add to the interest and good
feeling, Governor Henry Garter stuart,
WHO was n delegate to the convention
from Susscll County. presided over In.
convention, having been chosen for this
Aonor by the cornm:ttcc on orraniza-
tion. The presence o. Governor Stuart
was the occasion for additional cnthu-
sias!n, and he was given repeated ap
piause. starting with his first appear
ahce IN the convention hall. when he
marched down the c4ntre aisle to TAX.
his scat among the delegates from Rus
sell. Alexander Forward the Govern
or $ private secretary, was a delegate
70 the convention from the City OF
Bristol.
The convention platform hal been
o"nanentcd with sillien flags. with
portraits OF Wilson and Bryan on either
side. Stirring airs we're PLAYED bv tho
l.
hi"d and AT Intervals during the pro-
ceedings.
Harmonious n. All Times.
me convention was nj all times har-
monious. and. Following the nomiua-
tion of Mr.. Irvine, the SPACIOUS hall
rcsoundcd with shouts of nnnrovai
Thc Delegates manifested repeated cvi-
dences of confidence and hope and the
convention closed amid scenes that in
spird every delegate with idea that
victory awaits the party in November
The convention assembled at noon
and was called 10 order by District
Chairman J. i. Buchanan of Marion.
Ilr. w. :. Ncighbors. president OF Sui
Inns College, opened the convention
with prayer
Earn T. Carter. of Gate city was
chosen temporary chairman and l.
Frank Nelms. OF Wythc County tenn
porary secretary. Chairman Carter ac-
cepted In a pointed talk in which he
urged that tho delegates be given alb
solute freedom in conducting the CON
Vcntion. that it's choice might repre-
sent not the wish OF any set OF indi-
viduals, hut the wish of the masses
Upon motion. the committees on or
sarization, credentials and resolutions,
respectively. We're made UP by the
selection OF one man from each dele
cation for each committee. The con-
Vention then adjourned until o'clocl,
in the afternoon
UHon reasscmbling. the committee
on permanent organization announced
the selection OF Governor Stuart for
permanent chairman and J. Frank Wy
sor. OF Pulaski, for permanent secre-
tary.
The selection of tie Governor was
greeted with prolonged applause, which
was renewed when 4 committee con-.
sisting of Bert Wilson. OF Russell; John
o. BRADLEY of Washington, ana Mr..
Flanagan, OF Buchanan. escorted the
Governor 10 the stand.
Makes Happy Response.
Governor stuart made happy response
to the honor in Il brief address that
was notable for its good humor and
tEoughtfulness. He reviewed briefly
some of the struggles OF the democracy
OF the district. recalling the honor con
fcrrcd upon him when he was made the
nominee four years ago. He coneratu-
lated tho convention that since those
stormy days the democracy had cX-
Dcricnced a great national victory. He
viewed the Wilson victory as indca-
tive OF a better day for the democracy
OF the Ninth District. predicting that
the Republicans would be routed in
the forthcoming struggle. He told how
he had been impressed with tho sig
niicance of n Democratic victory.
Formerly, while in Washington. he
said, he had been wont to look over
the White House fence like Il step
child. Now he approaches that man
sion with q feeling that lie is n real
son. lie emphasized his confidence that
the country is about to witness new
era OF prosperity under the wise laws
enacted and about TO he enacted un-
der the Wilson administration.
The Committee on Resolutions next
submitted its report. This committee
was composed OF Judge John w.
Price. of Bristol; p T.. Deaver. OF
Bland r. a. Williams. of Buchanan:
w. L. Beverley, of Dickinson: l.. A.
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