September 24, 1898 (4 pages)

in lo} be di th ci tir Ga ce as N BC th of mtr ogee Fre S ZR OEE Re reer BS CTOCEOCH SAVIN aa Re THE NEVADA COUNTY DEMOCRATS LINE UP FOR BA‘ The’ Ticket They Nominated at Their Convention Today. j ~TO MARCH TO DEFEAT. ON: Many Aspirants Mercilessly Slaughtered For TUESDAY, NOVEMBER EIGHTH. the Benefit of the Chosen Few. SOME GRIEVOUS WOUNDS LRFT AS A RESULT OF INESTIMABLE MBHODS PURSUED AGAINST CERTAIN CANDIDATES. They Were Downed Without Mercy by Those Who Had Sworn Their Allegianée. ee coneenenenpenenee For Assemblyman, WM. HALL, of Grass Valley. % For Sheriff, t. JT. RILEY, of Grass Valley. For Treasurer, Assessor, _ HENRY F. sngeoneoeoe : ir} % District Attorney, Ey bee J County Clerk, For Surveyor, For Coroner, & JOHN HOCKING, of Grass Valley. For Administrator, oe T. J.“ TORPIE, of Nevada City. E. W. SCHMIDT, GEO. L. JONES, JOHN J. GREANY, i Grass Valley. Superintendent of Schools, . JAS. S. HENNESSY, of Grass Valley. RICHARD STAGER, of Grash Valley: of Nevada city. SCHROEDER, of Rough and Ready. of Grass Valley. Janeneesenenenesnaneensed Never did any political convention held-in Nevada county heretofore leave so many blighted hopes, so many _ heartburnings, in its wake, as did that which ‘assembled here today to choose the local standard bearers of the Democracy for the coming campaign. As loyal and honest men as ever worshipped at the’shrine of Andrew Jackson—men who had for lothese many years given freely to their party their best thoughts and bravest efforts, and some of whom had grown gray of head and tremulous of limb in its service, were treacherously deserted by those who had vowed to stand true to them to the bitter end, and from whom they had every reason to expect better things. It was the same~sad old story of all political contests, but in an aggravated form. The resultant wounds are not perhaps ‘so deep as a well nor so wide as a church door,” but some of them will be a long, long time healing. There are upon the ticket some most excellent men and no very bad ones. Taken as Democratic ticket, but it can that inspire enthusiasm. a whole it is'a good average hardly be classed among those It is not from any view fairly ap‘_portioned,. Some parts’ of the county were utterly ignored in. its make-up, while other sections were overloaded to the point of surfeit. The delegates as a rule express themselves as satisfied with it, which it is of course their bounden duty to do because they gave their moral acquiescence to it by participating in the proceedings whereby it was selected. The Republicans of the county certainly have no reason to be dissatisfied, because had they been. privileged to compose. it they could not have done a better job so far as faster their own ends is concerned. THE PRELIMINARY SKIRMISH. The Convention Begins Its Preliminary Work Promptly. At half past ten o’clock this morning Chairman Jo V. Snyder of the County Central Committee called the Democratic Convention to order in the theater at this city, using a piece of buggy spoke as a gavel. The speaker's stand was decorated with a bougnet of red and yellow flowers. At the rear of the stage was stretched a big American flag with a w lithograph of William Jennings Bryan fastened to the center of it with macety pins. ‘ Mr. Suyder spoke byletiy: stating the object of the convention. THE TEMPORARY OFFICERS. Samuel Butler Elected Chairman Without Any Opposition. For temporary chairman Samuel Butler of this city was nominated by Thos. 8. Ford as a man of sat force and popularity. tinued, “shall monopolize theStar ~moved that-there-bethree secretaries, ‘ moved that a committee on credentials _. eliff and Frank Maguire to a commitLof tive be appointed on permanent or. ganization and order of business. T. P @ Frank Williams made an excellent speech endorsing Mr. Butler in the highest terms. ‘M. J. Brock, who had been an aspirant for the position until last night moved that Mr. Butler he elected .by lamation which was done by a dena vote amid applause. Mr. Butler in taking the chair said he deemed it an honor to be called to the place and promised to be fair and impartial. He counseled moderation and wisdom in the deliberations and warned the candidates who might fail to achieve their desires today against sulking in their tents. “Unity “of success,” he said. “The Republican party is strongly intrenched, having in their hands the reins of government.” faith in claiming the credit of the conduct of the late war, and claimed that ‘Democrats were largely entitled to the praise. “No political party,” he conSpangled Banner.” He was frequently interrupted by applause. Senator Prisk moved that two Secretaies be chosen, which was carried. He nominated L. A. Garthe, and J. M. Hammill nominated M. J. Brock. John Coughlin of Grass Valley nominated L. P. Dankley of that town. To. avoid. a contest, Senator Prisk which was carried, and Messrs. Garthe; Brock and Dunkley were chosen by acclamation. Thomas H. Carr of Nevada City be appointed consisting of one member from each township. This was amended on motion of John Dunnitee of five—one from each supervisoral district. Henry Wisner wanted to take the appointment from the chair, but withdrew the suggestion when it was combatted by 8. T. Dibble, Thomas H ‘Carr and Thomas §. Ford. Mr. Brock moved :that a committee Blue wanted it increased to nine and so did Mr. Maguire. Mr. Brock accepted this amendment. Senator Prisk moved that a committee of five on platform and resolutions be appointed and at Mr. Brock’s suggestion the chairman of the convention was added. At 11 o’clock the convention adjourned for ten minutes. Upon reassembling the chair announced the following committees: PERMANENT ORGANIZATION. W. Giffin, T. 8. Ford, Ed McKinlay, Thomas Dunkley, George Carson, Geo. Fletcher, F. A. Smith, F. Maguire, P. 8. Waldron. CREDENTIALS. T. 8. Hammill, Thomas Corcoran, T. J. Giffen, R. J. Fitzgerald, E. Poage. PLATFORM AND RESOLUTIONS. B. J. Corrigan, Francis Finnegan, W. F. Prisk, W. H. Martin, D. F. Bell, Wm Torpie. The convention at 11:20 took a recess till one o’clock, THE COMMITTEES REPORT. Genet The Afternoon Session Opens With Routine Business. At the opening of the afternoon session the credentials committee reported as follows; CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE. GRASS VALLEY TOWNSHIP. Precinct No. 1—George Fletcher, George E. Mainhart Jr., George Carson. George Mainhart, (Thos. Dunkley, proxy) Fred Morgan,James Bennallack, (Ed. Morgan proxy.) T. Donovan proxy) H. J. Stewart, J. W. Shelby, (D. Binkleman proxy) Dave Binkelman, T. J. Kennedy, (M. OC. Dunkley proxy) T. L. Hammill, Joseph Duffy, (J. H. Coughlan proxy.) William Ruck,.(H. J. Stewart proxy) poe Ragan. Precinct No. 3—J. C. Conaway, w H. ‘Stephens, Frank Dulmaine, J. J. Taafe, Frank R. Ridge. Precinct No. 4—Maurice O’Connell, M. Sproul, M.J. Brock, L. P Dunkley, Pat Kenny, Joseph Kenny. Precinct No. 5—John iain. Thos, J. Tierney, (John ‘Tierney proxy) Pat ‘. Riley, R. F. Barry, Paul . Morateur, William Kelleher, Thomas — William Larimer. . Hills Fiat Precinct—Thomed Hogan, W. R. Dibble, Dan Coughlin oon Jerry Hurley, W. J. Morris, J. i Hammill, Joseph McGrath. Empire Pendle tases Mulroy, P, F. Smith, Con. Sallivan, FP. F. Cassidy, Con. Desmond, (W. F. Prisk:‘proxy) Eugene McCann, P. J. Riley, (R. J. thought and action is essential to our. ’ He charged the Republicans with bad . Precinct No. 2—G, W. Hobby, (D. (M. O'Connell proxy) a a Buena Vista Precinect—Ed. Melarkey; (Jas. F. Roach proxy) William Salisbary, P. F. King. Allison Ranch—D. T. Donovan, Pat Joyce, Henry Roach, (D. T. Donovan proxy) Eugene Fields. Cottage Hill—D. Bilderback, H. M. Bayne, 8. Wiley, B. F. Wiley. Forest Springs—Jas. Harrigan, Jas. Connolly, T. Looney, B. McCabe, (Geo. Riley proxy.) NEVADA TOWNSHIP. Nevada No. 1, 64 ballots cast. Elected D. J. Coughlin, John Rafter, William Giffin, Dr. A. H. Tickell,<W. H. Martin proxy) B. S. Rector, E. M. McKinlay. Nevada No. 2, 33 ballots cast. Elected T. 8. Ford, David Holland, Thomas Corcoran, Walter Jauch, L. P. Schmidt, M, Gallagher, (Wm. McKinlay proxy.) . Nevada No 3, 28 ballots cast. Elected D. F. Bell, Cal. R. Clarke, Samuel Butler, James M. Foley, Clarence Organ. Nevada No. 4, 33 ballots cast. Elected L. A. Garthe, J. J. Schmidt, G. J Dunster, John Dannicliff, Frank Williams. Willow Valley—W. B. Celio, A. MeCambridge, W. Bluett, (Alex Darbin proxy) ©. Hartman, J, Hussey. ‘Selby Flat—Bernard F. Mooney, J. C. Nilon, (Geo, D. Davey. proxy) Thos. Mooney. Geld Flat—G. w. Baldwin, George Steger, (F. McCutchafi proxy) Ben Bost, (Wm. McKinlay proxy) Joseph Kitts. Indian Flat—A. W. Herring, John Carry (T. J. Torpie proxy for both.) MEADOW LAKE TOWNSHIP. Boca—James McDonald, Fred A, Wiliams; Thomas 0’ Donnell; ~~ Truckee No. 1—William Keenan, (I. F. Harvey proxyy Charles Hope . William O'Neill, (I. F. Harvey proxy) C. McGovern, (I. F. Harvéy proxy) Frank Kearney, (Geo. B. Finnegan proxy) Francis Finnegan, 8. B. Poole, (8. 8. Fergason proxy). Truckee No. 2—S. S. Ferguson, W. H. Hill, Julius Adolph, (S. 8. Ferguson proxy) I. F, Harvey, Charles Seigel, (Ss. S. Ferguson proxy) John Sherritt, W. F. Wilkie (I. F. Harvey proxy.) Overton—T. J. Giffen. WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP. Washington—David Johnson, (D, P. Stewart proxy) D. P. Stewart, Johnson Leonard, (D, P. Stewart proxy) Coleman Thornton, (D. P. Stewart proxy.) . May bert—Charles Belden, (H. R. Ayers proxy) Henry R. Ayers. BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP. North Bloomfield—William Landrigan, J. J. Sughrue, J. H. O'Connor, George Hegarty, W.Cummins. ~ Relief Hill—H. T. Larsen, N. Jepsen, J.P. Jepsen. Columbia Hill—P, H. Brophy, John Coughlin (Wm. Coughlin proxy.) EUREKA TOWNSHIP. Graniteville—J. M. Ballard, P. 8. Waldron, E. Poage. Moore’s Flat—James Doyle, (Chas. Hegarty proxy) John Shea, Charles Hegarty Jr. LITTLE YORK TOWNSHIP. You Bet—P. S. Cram, T. P. Blue Walter McLeod. Lowell Hill—Frank Maguire, D. G. Levee.ROUGH AND READY TOWNSHIP, Indian Springs—Paddy Campbell, A. » Brown, (WT Rebinega: proxy) W. T. Robinson. Rough and Ready—William rorbis. Carey Manion, Henry Wisner, C. G. Single, James Hackett. Pleasant Ridge—W. ‘Lutzen, (M.H Jackson proxy) George Hodkins, (A B Champion proxy) R. W. McKinney (M_H Jackson proxy.) Spenceville—W. H. Jackson, Otto Woehler, B. F. Ross. x Mooney Flat—B. J. Corrigan, (T H Carr proxy) M. J. O’Connor (BJ Corrigan proxy. Anthony House—T, C. Bourne, Louis Atwood, T Bourne proxy. 2 BRIDGEPORT TOWNSHIP. i : Cherokee-_Kerr Phelan, Jas. Hughes, John Brophy. French Corral—G, N. Beard, Henry F. Smith, Henry Carreg, F Smith proxy. Sweetland—T. C. Graham, C. E. Alpers, John Eagan, T C Graham proxy for both. San Juan—Geo. Coffey, Chas. Wichmann, W. H, Denicke: Brrchyille-D. Cc. Doyle, A. T. O'Con nor, a i COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION. The committee on permanent organization and order = business made this report; Ist. Report of committee on’ credentials. 2d. Report of committee on permanent organization and order of business as follows: That the temporary officers be miade the permanent officers; that each delegate be assessed $1 and each proxy 50 cents; that each candidate for office he assessed $5. ef 8d. -Report-of committee on platform and resolutions. eabcibieal to fill all vacancies occurring on the ticket. w 5th. That the nominations this order: Assemblyman. Sheriff. Clerk. Assessor. ‘Treasurer. “District Attorney. Superintendent of Schools. Public Administrator. ¢ Sarveyor. Coroner. County Recorder. Appointment of Purity Committee. 6th. We recommend that on adjournment of this convention the delegates from each supervisoral district meet to nominate township officers. be in THE RESULUTIONS AND PLATFORM. The committee on platform and resolutions offered the following: “The Democratic party of Nevada eounty in Connection assembled reaffirms its allegiance to the great principles upon which it is founded and appeals to the voters of Nevada county upon the issues laid down in the Chi‘eago platform of 1896 and the platform adopted by the Democratic State Convention held in Sacramento August 16, 1898. We heartily endorse the candidacy of the standard-bearer of the Democratic party of California, in this campaign, Hon. Jas. G. Maguire, and “. pledge ourselves to exert every effort to secure his election in November. We also pledge oufselves to use every influence within our power to secure the election of the eutire ticket nominated at Sacramento, believing them to be worthy in an eminent degree of the suffrages of the people of the State of California.” The resolutions go on to pledge the delegates tothe support of the county ticket. The career and policy of Congressman De Vries are endorsed and he is commended for laboring to protect every interest.of this district. The congented action of the farmers and miners to secure appropriations for debris dams is approved. The convention’s nominees are pledged toeconomy in all affairs including road building. Governor Budd’s adminstration is commended as wise and economical, aud it is anticipated Maguire’s will be likwise. Refunding of the C. P. railroad debt is condemned, : The following ‘announcement is made: “Weare strongly in favor of throwing every. protection. and safeguard around the labor interests of State, and in order ‘that our local industries may be fostered we pledge our nominees if elected to purchase their printing supplies and stationery from the printers of Nevada county.” Gratification is expressed at the termination of the war for freedom with Spain. Incompetency is charged in-the care of the troops. vestigation is demanded to ascertain the responsibility for the condition for affairs. The reports were all adopted. THE POPULISTS CALL.” They Are Not Admitted to Talk Over Political Matters. At this stage of affairs it was announced that a committee of Populists was outside desiring an interview. There were cries of “never, never,” from all over the house. 8. T. Dibble,*Thos. 8. Ford, T. P. Blue, Frank Williams and others urged giving the callers a courteous hearing. Mr. Ford warned the convention that the party bad made too many mistakes in the past. Henry Woebler of Spenceville said he would never favor fusion and there were cries of “Hoo-ray.” Mr. Williams designated the Populists as men without a patty, out for their own personal interests, -but he was willing to let them support the Democracy. / Mr.Carr thought it would be wrong to snub representatiaes of a party that four years ago polled 150 more votes in the county than the Democrats. He moved asan amendment toa motion that the Populists be asked in to air their oratory, that a committee of five be appointed to confer with them. ‘Lhe chair appointed Messrs. William Dibble, T.S. Ford, Wm. McKinlay, I. F. Harvey and Wm. F. Prisk as such committee.The committee was given fifteen minutes to confer with the Populists, 1 and the convention proceeded to collect the assessment on the delegates. The secretaries reported the sum of #151 collécted representing 174 delegates and proxies, The conference “committee reported that the Populist committee had made two propositions as follows: Ist. Thatthey would fuse if given the nominations for Assemblyman and Treasurer. 2d, That they ,would fuse if given the nominations of “Assemblyman and Public Administrator, two Deputy Assessors and bne Deputy Sheriff, tabled amid howls. of derision and Secretary Brock was sént to notify the Populists of the action, i. B. Harvey and Wm, H. Martin were appointed Vice Presidents. A ne THE NOMINATIONS. The Fun Began by Naming a Cebit: date For Assembly, . . Fit asian proxy.) 4th. That the central committee be axe i who was letting of contracts for bridges and in‘ A rigid in-. The propositions were unanimously ina flery speech against corporations and M. H. De Young, named R. H. (“Haviland”] Turner of Nevada City. George Fletcher seconded the nomination. Sumner Dibble moved that the nomination close, but there was no second. B. 9"Rector named another Native Son of Nevada county, Wm. Hall of Grass Valley, whom he said bad withdrawn from the School Superintendent fight for the sake of harmony. : Thos. 8. Ford seconded Mr. Hall’s nomination, saying Mr. Hennessy’s friends had induced Mr. Hall to withdraw from the other fight on condition he get the Assembly nomination. “Fair is fair,’ said Mr. Ford. Harry Ayres of Maybert said Hall had simply done his duty, “and by gosh I don’t know as he has any special claims on us for this nomination.” Mr. Carr paid the $5 for Mr. Turner in San Francisco on legal business, but had said by telephone he would make the fight if chosen. Geo. B. Finnegan, George E. Mamhart and Ed McKinlay were appointed tellers. THE FIRST KNOCK DOWN. Mr. Halt Gets the Nomination For Assemblymam. Balloting began. and 172 votes were east. The count progressed till Mr. Hall had received 95 votes andMr. Turner 40, when Hall was declared nominated by acclamation. BaTTLE OF THE GIANTS, Riley Wins the Shrievalty on the . First Ballot. : For Sheriff R. J. Fitzgerald nomin“ J.T. Riley of Grass Valley. 8S. T. Dibble nominated John H. Fae coe of Grass Valley. Wm. Giffin put forward the name of C. O. Jepsen of Relief Hill. T. P. Blue proposed the name of George W. Dunster of Nevada City. D. P. Stewart of Washington nominated Moses Bates of Nevada City. Wm. H, Martin seconded the nomination of Mr. Bates. Thos. H.Carr seconded the nomination of Mr. Riley. The name of George Levee of Nevada City was withdrawn from the contest by Chairman Butler. IN ONE BALLOT. ON 2 nae prance terete Rpm a8 * 94 POBOOR S50 io ise DS ned y se fsa Se eTe 24 PIENGLOR oo. 25 erence Jae o Pian saasers 14 MSALOG cso be ssks ohgese ue eee ee 24 BORCOO ET oi. Siiieu paired awa ee 17 Mr. Riley was declared nominated by acclamation. GREANY FOR CLERK. He Gets the Prize Without Fighting For it. L. P. Dunkley nominated John J. Greany, the present County Clerk,, for that position. M. J. Brock moved that. Mr. Greany be nominated by acclamation, which was done. He came to the stage, deposited $5 and made the cuptoniary speech. FOR ABSESSOR, Henry Scnroeder is the Only Aspirant and Wins Easily. J. H. Coughlin nominated Henry F. Schroeder of Rough and Rea sessor: : aces After two seconds he we hse ese tage pate speech, FOR TREASURE.” Ed Schmidt of Nevada City. Gets the Plum. Sich J. J. Sughrue named E w. Schmidt, the present Public Administrator, for Treasurer. It was seconded by Mr. Harvey of Truckee and Mr. Ford of Nevada City. The latter said all Ne. vada City had any hope of getting in the, shuffle was this office, and ho thought’the towswas’ ‘entitled to, thie much at least. Otto Woehler, mayor of Spencevite, asked what difference it made where great laugh. George Carson ee E. w. Donnelly of Grass Valley. THE VOTE. Schmidt.55 ik Meare eis cles 1 Donnally ...; eee are ca rs FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY. Lawyer Jones of Grass Valley Chosen Without Opposition. . For District Attorney Samuel Batler put in nomination George Ly Jones of Grass Valley: 8. T. Dibble seconded. On motion of ThonasDaokley Mr. Jones was nominated by. aéclamation,Mr. Jones in his talk mentioned the name of Bryan for the first time it wes heard during the day. _ 4 ANOTHER EASY PRIZE. Hennessey Nominated School Superintendent, For school superintendent J.8. Hennssy of Grass Valley was nomination by A.B. Champion. There being no other candidate he was; on, motion of Mr. Maguire given. ace on. the ticket by acclamation. He was greeted as he came forward with the biggest Mr. For the convention. A CONTEST AT LAST. The Candidacy For Public Administrator Disposed of. For Public Administrator Thomas 8. Ford presented Snyder of Nevada City. It was secouded by Mr. Finnegan and lak Harvey of Truckee. J. Torpie of Nevada City. The vote resulted as follows: On motion of Mr. Prisk Mr: Torpie’ 8. STAGER FOR SURVEYOR. Grass Valley Gets This Positiom Without Contest. Stager and the place on the ticket was. given him by acclamation. THE CORONER. This Office Also Goes to Our Sister Town, ., 8. T. Dibble nominated John Hocking of Grass Valley. There were sev[Continued on the third page. ] Se ie LRPVVLRILOLABM BLANKETs. 40c, 50c, 75c, $1 and $1.25, CO.’S. MAHER & Respectf ully, LADIES AND GENTs:. _ Come to and see the window full of Cheap Colored, for the early fall, trade. Price: 40C, 50C, 75¢, $1, $1.25 a Pair. This is the biggest dispiay of Clieap Blankets ever == ht evade Geen a MAHER’S STORE Blankets, White and MAHER & GO. P. S.—New S. lks, Ne New Jackets, now w Dress Goods, New wher on theway. Wait for them. by acclamation, paid ba and = : the boys came from, and it Falsed “ee foutburst of emthusiasm witnessed in. the name of Jo V: ’ D. T. Donovan put in nomination T:. nomination was made by acciamation. 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in lo} be di th ci tir Ga ce as N BC th of mtr ogee Fre S ZR OEE Re reer BS CTOCEOCH SAVIN aa Re THE NEVADA COUNTY DEMOCRATS LINE UP FOR BA‘ The’ Ticket They Nominated at Their Convention Today. j ~TO MARCH TO DEFEAT. ON: Many Aspirants Mercilessly Slaughtered For TUESDAY, NOVEMBER EIGHTH. the Benefit of the Chosen Few. SOME GRIEVOUS WOUNDS LRFT AS A RESULT OF INESTIMABLE MBHODS PURSUED AGAINST CERTAIN CANDIDATES. They Were Downed Without Mercy by Those Who Had Sworn Their Allegianée. ee coneenenenpenenee For Assemblyman, WM. HALL, of Grass Valley. % For Sheriff, t. JT. RILEY, of Grass Valley. For Treasurer, Assessor, _ HENRY F. sngeoneoeoe : ir} % District Attorney, Ey bee J County Clerk, For Surveyor, For Coroner, & JOHN HOCKING, of Grass Valley. For Administrator, oe T. J.“ TORPIE, of Nevada City. E. W. SCHMIDT, GEO. L. JONES, JOHN J. GREANY, i Grass Valley. Superintendent of Schools, . JAS. S. HENNESSY, of Grass Valley. RICHARD STAGER, of Grash Valley: of Nevada city. SCHROEDER, of Rough and Ready. of Grass Valley. Janeneesenenenesnaneensed Never did any political convention held-in Nevada county heretofore leave so many blighted hopes, so many _ heartburnings, in its wake, as did that which ‘assembled here today to choose the local standard bearers of the Democracy for the coming campaign. As loyal and honest men as ever worshipped at the’shrine of Andrew Jackson—men who had for lothese many years given freely to their party their best thoughts and bravest efforts, and some of whom had grown gray of head and tremulous of limb in its service, were treacherously deserted by those who had vowed to stand true to them to the bitter end, and from whom they had every reason to expect better things. It was the same~sad old story of all political contests, but in an aggravated form. The resultant wounds are not perhaps ‘so deep as a well nor so wide as a church door,” but some of them will be a long, long time healing. There are upon the ticket some most excellent men and no very bad ones. Taken as Democratic ticket, but it can that inspire enthusiasm. a whole it is'a good average hardly be classed among those It is not from any view fairly ap‘_portioned,. Some parts’ of the county were utterly ignored in. its make-up, while other sections were overloaded to the point of surfeit. The delegates as a rule express themselves as satisfied with it, which it is of course their bounden duty to do because they gave their moral acquiescence to it by participating in the proceedings whereby it was selected. The Republicans of the county certainly have no reason to be dissatisfied, because had they been. privileged to compose. it they could not have done a better job so far as faster their own ends is concerned. THE PRELIMINARY SKIRMISH. The Convention Begins Its Preliminary Work Promptly. At half past ten o’clock this morning Chairman Jo V. Snyder of the County Central Committee called the Democratic Convention to order in the theater at this city, using a piece of buggy spoke as a gavel. The speaker's stand was decorated with a bougnet of red and yellow flowers. At the rear of the stage was stretched a big American flag with a w lithograph of William Jennings Bryan fastened to the center of it with macety pins. ‘ Mr. Suyder spoke byletiy: stating the object of the convention. THE TEMPORARY OFFICERS. Samuel Butler Elected Chairman Without Any Opposition. For temporary chairman Samuel Butler of this city was nominated by Thos. 8. Ford as a man of sat force and popularity. tinued, “shall monopolize theStar ~moved that-there-bethree secretaries, ‘ moved that a committee on credentials _. eliff and Frank Maguire to a commitLof tive be appointed on permanent or. ganization and order of business. T. P @ Frank Williams made an excellent speech endorsing Mr. Butler in the highest terms. ‘M. J. Brock, who had been an aspirant for the position until last night moved that Mr. Butler he elected .by lamation which was done by a dena vote amid applause. Mr. Butler in taking the chair said he deemed it an honor to be called to the place and promised to be fair and impartial. He counseled moderation and wisdom in the deliberations and warned the candidates who might fail to achieve their desires today against sulking in their tents. “Unity “of success,” he said. “The Republican party is strongly intrenched, having in their hands the reins of government.” faith in claiming the credit of the conduct of the late war, and claimed that ‘Democrats were largely entitled to the praise. “No political party,” he conSpangled Banner.” He was frequently interrupted by applause. Senator Prisk moved that two Secretaies be chosen, which was carried. He nominated L. A. Garthe, and J. M. Hammill nominated M. J. Brock. John Coughlin of Grass Valley nominated L. P. Dankley of that town. To. avoid. a contest, Senator Prisk which was carried, and Messrs. Garthe; Brock and Dunkley were chosen by acclamation. Thomas H. Carr of Nevada City be appointed consisting of one member from each township. This was amended on motion of John Dunnitee of five—one from each supervisoral district. Henry Wisner wanted to take the appointment from the chair, but withdrew the suggestion when it was combatted by 8. T. Dibble, Thomas H ‘Carr and Thomas §. Ford. Mr. Brock moved :that a committee Blue wanted it increased to nine and so did Mr. Maguire. Mr. Brock accepted this amendment. Senator Prisk moved that a committee of five on platform and resolutions be appointed and at Mr. Brock’s suggestion the chairman of the convention was added. At 11 o’clock the convention adjourned for ten minutes. Upon reassembling the chair announced the following committees: PERMANENT ORGANIZATION. W. Giffin, T. 8. Ford, Ed McKinlay, Thomas Dunkley, George Carson, Geo. Fletcher, F. A. Smith, F. Maguire, P. 8. Waldron. CREDENTIALS. T. 8. Hammill, Thomas Corcoran, T. J. Giffen, R. J. Fitzgerald, E. Poage. PLATFORM AND RESOLUTIONS. B. J. Corrigan, Francis Finnegan, W. F. Prisk, W. H. Martin, D. F. Bell, Wm Torpie. The convention at 11:20 took a recess till one o’clock, THE COMMITTEES REPORT. Genet The Afternoon Session Opens With Routine Business. At the opening of the afternoon session the credentials committee reported as follows; CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE. GRASS VALLEY TOWNSHIP. Precinct No. 1—George Fletcher, George E. Mainhart Jr., George Carson. George Mainhart, (Thos. Dunkley, proxy) Fred Morgan,James Bennallack, (Ed. Morgan proxy.) T. Donovan proxy) H. J. Stewart, J. W. Shelby, (D. Binkleman proxy) Dave Binkelman, T. J. Kennedy, (M. OC. Dunkley proxy) T. L. Hammill, Joseph Duffy, (J. H. Coughlan proxy.) William Ruck,.(H. J. Stewart proxy) poe Ragan. Precinct No. 3—J. C. Conaway, w H. ‘Stephens, Frank Dulmaine, J. J. Taafe, Frank R. Ridge. Precinct No. 4—Maurice O’Connell, M. Sproul, M.J. Brock, L. P Dunkley, Pat Kenny, Joseph Kenny. Precinct No. 5—John iain. Thos, J. Tierney, (John ‘Tierney proxy) Pat ‘. Riley, R. F. Barry, Paul . Morateur, William Kelleher, Thomas — William Larimer. . Hills Fiat Precinct—Thomed Hogan, W. R. Dibble, Dan Coughlin oon Jerry Hurley, W. J. Morris, J. i Hammill, Joseph McGrath. Empire Pendle tases Mulroy, P, F. Smith, Con. Sallivan, FP. F. Cassidy, Con. Desmond, (W. F. Prisk:‘proxy) Eugene McCann, P. J. Riley, (R. J. thought and action is essential to our. ’ He charged the Republicans with bad . Precinct No. 2—G, W. Hobby, (D. (M. O'Connell proxy) a a Buena Vista Precinect—Ed. Melarkey; (Jas. F. Roach proxy) William Salisbary, P. F. King. Allison Ranch—D. T. Donovan, Pat Joyce, Henry Roach, (D. T. Donovan proxy) Eugene Fields. Cottage Hill—D. Bilderback, H. M. Bayne, 8. Wiley, B. F. Wiley. Forest Springs—Jas. Harrigan, Jas. Connolly, T. Looney, B. McCabe, (Geo. Riley proxy.) NEVADA TOWNSHIP. Nevada No. 1, 64 ballots cast. Elected D. J. Coughlin, John Rafter, William Giffin, Dr. A. H. Tickell,<W. H. Martin proxy) B. S. Rector, E. M. McKinlay. Nevada No. 2, 33 ballots cast. Elected T. 8. Ford, David Holland, Thomas Corcoran, Walter Jauch, L. P. Schmidt, M, Gallagher, (Wm. McKinlay proxy.) . Nevada No 3, 28 ballots cast. Elected D. F. Bell, Cal. R. Clarke, Samuel Butler, James M. Foley, Clarence Organ. Nevada No. 4, 33 ballots cast. Elected L. A. Garthe, J. J. Schmidt, G. J Dunster, John Dannicliff, Frank Williams. Willow Valley—W. B. Celio, A. MeCambridge, W. Bluett, (Alex Darbin proxy) ©. Hartman, J, Hussey. ‘Selby Flat—Bernard F. Mooney, J. C. Nilon, (Geo, D. Davey. proxy) Thos. Mooney. Geld Flat—G. w. Baldwin, George Steger, (F. McCutchafi proxy) Ben Bost, (Wm. McKinlay proxy) Joseph Kitts. Indian Flat—A. W. Herring, John Carry (T. J. Torpie proxy for both.) MEADOW LAKE TOWNSHIP. Boca—James McDonald, Fred A, Wiliams; Thomas 0’ Donnell; ~~ Truckee No. 1—William Keenan, (I. F. Harvey proxyy Charles Hope . William O'Neill, (I. F. Harvey proxy) C. McGovern, (I. F. Harvéy proxy) Frank Kearney, (Geo. B. Finnegan proxy) Francis Finnegan, 8. B. Poole, (8. 8. Fergason proxy). Truckee No. 2—S. S. Ferguson, W. H. Hill, Julius Adolph, (S. 8. Ferguson proxy) I. F, Harvey, Charles Seigel, (Ss. S. Ferguson proxy) John Sherritt, W. F. Wilkie (I. F. Harvey proxy.) Overton—T. J. Giffen. WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP. Washington—David Johnson, (D, P. Stewart proxy) D. P. Stewart, Johnson Leonard, (D, P. Stewart proxy) Coleman Thornton, (D. P. Stewart proxy.) . May bert—Charles Belden, (H. R. Ayers proxy) Henry R. Ayers. BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP. North Bloomfield—William Landrigan, J. J. Sughrue, J. H. O'Connor, George Hegarty, W.Cummins. ~ Relief Hill—H. T. Larsen, N. Jepsen, J.P. Jepsen. Columbia Hill—P, H. Brophy, John Coughlin (Wm. Coughlin proxy.) EUREKA TOWNSHIP. Graniteville—J. M. Ballard, P. 8. Waldron, E. Poage. Moore’s Flat—James Doyle, (Chas. Hegarty proxy) John Shea, Charles Hegarty Jr. LITTLE YORK TOWNSHIP. You Bet—P. S. Cram, T. P. Blue Walter McLeod. Lowell Hill—Frank Maguire, D. G. Levee.ROUGH AND READY TOWNSHIP, Indian Springs—Paddy Campbell, A. » Brown, (WT Rebinega: proxy) W. T. Robinson. Rough and Ready—William rorbis. Carey Manion, Henry Wisner, C. G. Single, James Hackett. Pleasant Ridge—W. ‘Lutzen, (M.H Jackson proxy) George Hodkins, (A B Champion proxy) R. W. McKinney (M_H Jackson proxy.) Spenceville—W. H. Jackson, Otto Woehler, B. F. Ross. x Mooney Flat—B. J. Corrigan, (T H Carr proxy) M. J. O’Connor (BJ Corrigan proxy. Anthony House—T, C. Bourne, Louis Atwood, T Bourne proxy. 2 BRIDGEPORT TOWNSHIP. i : Cherokee-_Kerr Phelan, Jas. Hughes, John Brophy. French Corral—G, N. Beard, Henry F. Smith, Henry Carreg, F Smith proxy. Sweetland—T. C. Graham, C. E. Alpers, John Eagan, T C Graham proxy for both. San Juan—Geo. Coffey, Chas. Wichmann, W. H, Denicke: Brrchyille-D. Cc. Doyle, A. T. O'Con nor, a i COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION. The committee on permanent organization and order = business made this report; Ist. Report of committee on’ credentials. 2d. Report of committee on permanent organization and order of business as follows: That the temporary officers be miade the permanent officers; that each delegate be assessed $1 and each proxy 50 cents; that each candidate for office he assessed $5. ef 8d. -Report-of committee on platform and resolutions. eabcibieal to fill all vacancies occurring on the ticket. w 5th. That the nominations this order: Assemblyman. Sheriff. Clerk. Assessor. ‘Treasurer. “District Attorney. Superintendent of Schools. Public Administrator. ¢ Sarveyor. Coroner. County Recorder. Appointment of Purity Committee. 6th. We recommend that on adjournment of this convention the delegates from each supervisoral district meet to nominate township officers. be in THE RESULUTIONS AND PLATFORM. The committee on platform and resolutions offered the following: “The Democratic party of Nevada eounty in Connection assembled reaffirms its allegiance to the great principles upon which it is founded and appeals to the voters of Nevada county upon the issues laid down in the Chi‘eago platform of 1896 and the platform adopted by the Democratic State Convention held in Sacramento August 16,

1898. We heartily endorse the candidacy of the standard-bearer of the Democratic party of California, in this campaign, Hon. Jas. G. Maguire, and “. pledge ourselves to exert every effort to secure his election in November. We also pledge oufselves to use every influence within our power to secure the election of the eutire ticket nominated at Sacramento, believing them to be worthy in an eminent degree of the suffrages of the people of the State of California.” The resolutions go on to pledge the delegates tothe support of the county ticket. The career and policy of Congressman De Vries are endorsed and he is commended for laboring to protect every interest.of this district. The congented action of the farmers and miners to secure appropriations for debris dams is approved. The convention’s nominees are pledged toeconomy in all affairs including road building. Governor Budd’s adminstration is commended as wise and economical, aud it is anticipated Maguire’s will be likwise. Refunding of the C. P. railroad debt is condemned, : The following ‘announcement is made: “Weare strongly in favor of throwing every. protection. and safeguard around the labor interests of State, and in order ‘that our local industries may be fostered we pledge our nominees if elected to purchase their printing supplies and stationery from the printers of Nevada county.” Gratification is expressed at the termination of the war for freedom with Spain. Incompetency is charged in-the care of the troops. vestigation is demanded to ascertain the responsibility for the condition for affairs. The reports were all adopted. THE POPULISTS CALL.” They Are Not Admitted to Talk Over Political Matters. At this stage of affairs it was announced that a committee of Populists was outside desiring an interview. There were cries of “never, never,” from all over the house. 8. T. Dibble,*Thos. 8. Ford, T. P. Blue, Frank Williams and others urged giving the callers a courteous hearing. Mr. Ford warned the convention that the party bad made too many mistakes in the past. Henry Woebler of Spenceville said he would never favor fusion and there were cries of “Hoo-ray.” Mr. Williams designated the Populists as men without a patty, out for their own personal interests, -but he was willing to let them support the Democracy. / Mr.Carr thought it would be wrong to snub representatiaes of a party that four years ago polled 150 more votes in the county than the Democrats. He moved asan amendment toa motion that the Populists be asked in to air their oratory, that a committee of five be appointed to confer with them. ‘Lhe chair appointed Messrs. William Dibble, T.S. Ford, Wm. McKinlay, I. F. Harvey and Wm. F. Prisk as such committee.The committee was given fifteen minutes to confer with the Populists, 1 and the convention proceeded to collect the assessment on the delegates. The secretaries reported the sum of #151 collécted representing 174 delegates and proxies, The conference “committee reported that the Populist committee had made two propositions as follows: Ist. Thatthey would fuse if given the nominations for Assemblyman and Treasurer. 2d, That they ,would fuse if given the nominations of “Assemblyman and Public Administrator, two Deputy Assessors and bne Deputy Sheriff, tabled amid howls. of derision and Secretary Brock was sént to notify the Populists of the action, i. B. Harvey and Wm, H. Martin were appointed Vice Presidents. A ne THE NOMINATIONS. The Fun Began by Naming a Cebit: date For Assembly, . . Fit asian proxy.) 4th. That the central committee be axe i who was letting of contracts for bridges and in‘ A rigid in-. The propositions were unanimously ina flery speech against corporations and M. H. De Young, named R. H. (“Haviland”] Turner of Nevada City. George Fletcher seconded the nomination. Sumner Dibble moved that the nomination close, but there was no second. B. 9"Rector named another Native Son of Nevada county, Wm. Hall of Grass Valley, whom he said bad withdrawn from the School Superintendent fight for the sake of harmony. : Thos. 8. Ford seconded Mr. Hall’s nomination, saying Mr. Hennessy’s friends had induced Mr. Hall to withdraw from the other fight on condition he get the Assembly nomination. “Fair is fair,’ said Mr. Ford. Harry Ayres of Maybert said Hall had simply done his duty, “and by gosh I don’t know as he has any special claims on us for this nomination.” Mr. Carr paid the $5 for Mr. Turner in San Francisco on legal business, but had said by telephone he would make the fight if chosen. Geo. B. Finnegan, George E. Mamhart and Ed McKinlay were appointed tellers. THE FIRST KNOCK DOWN. Mr. Halt Gets the Nomination For Assemblymam. Balloting began. and 172 votes were east. The count progressed till Mr. Hall had received 95 votes andMr. Turner 40, when Hall was declared nominated by acclamation. BaTTLE OF THE GIANTS, Riley Wins the Shrievalty on the . First Ballot. : For Sheriff R. J. Fitzgerald nomin“ J.T. Riley of Grass Valley. 8S. T. Dibble nominated John H. Fae coe of Grass Valley. Wm. Giffin put forward the name of C. O. Jepsen of Relief Hill. T. P. Blue proposed the name of George W. Dunster of Nevada City. D. P. Stewart of Washington nominated Moses Bates of Nevada City. Wm. H, Martin seconded the nomination of Mr. Bates. Thos. H.Carr seconded the nomination of Mr. Riley. The name of George Levee of Nevada City was withdrawn from the contest by Chairman Butler. IN ONE BALLOT. ON 2 nae prance terete Rpm a8 * 94 POBOOR S50 io ise DS ned y se fsa Se eTe 24 PIENGLOR oo. 25 erence Jae o Pian saasers 14 MSALOG cso be ssks ohgese ue eee ee 24 BORCOO ET oi. Siiieu paired awa ee 17 Mr. Riley was declared nominated by acclamation. GREANY FOR CLERK. He Gets the Prize Without Fighting For it. L. P. Dunkley nominated John J. Greany, the present County Clerk,, for that position. M. J. Brock moved that. Mr. Greany be nominated by acclamation, which was done. He came to the stage, deposited $5 and made the cuptoniary speech. FOR ABSESSOR, Henry Scnroeder is the Only Aspirant and Wins Easily. J. H. Coughlin nominated Henry F. Schroeder of Rough and Rea sessor: : aces After two seconds he we hse ese tage pate speech, FOR TREASURE.” Ed Schmidt of Nevada City. Gets the Plum. Sich J. J. Sughrue named E w. Schmidt, the present Public Administrator, for Treasurer. It was seconded by Mr. Harvey of Truckee and Mr. Ford of Nevada City. The latter said all Ne. vada City had any hope of getting in the, shuffle was this office, and ho thought’the towswas’ ‘entitled to, thie much at least. Otto Woehler, mayor of Spencevite, asked what difference it made where great laugh. George Carson ee E. w. Donnelly of Grass Valley. THE VOTE. Schmidt.55 ik Meare eis cles 1 Donnally .....; eee are ca rs FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY. Lawyer Jones of Grass Valley Chosen Without Opposition. . For District Attorney Samuel Batler put in nomination George Ly Jones of Grass Valley: 8. T. Dibble seconded. On motion of ThonasDaokley Mr. Jones was nominated by. aéclamation,Mr. Jones in his talk mentioned the name of Bryan for the first time it wes heard during the day. _ 4 ANOTHER EASY PRIZE. Hennessey Nominated School Superintendent, For school superintendent J.8. Hennssy of Grass Valley was nomination by A.B. Champion. There being no other candidate he was; on, motion of Mr. Maguire given. ace on. the ticket by acclamation. He was greeted as he came forward with the biggest Mr. For the convention. A CONTEST AT LAST. The Candidacy For Public Administrator Disposed of. For Public Administrator Thomas 8. Ford presented Snyder of Nevada City. It was secouded by Mr. Finnegan and lak Harvey of Truckee. J. Torpie of Nevada City. The vote resulted as follows: On motion of Mr. Prisk Mr: Torpie’ 8. STAGER FOR SURVEYOR. Grass Valley Gets This Positiom Without Contest. Stager and the place on the ticket was. given him by acclamation. THE CORONER. This Office Also Goes to Our Sister Town, ., 8. T. Dibble nominated John Hocking of Grass Valley. There were sev[Continued on the third page. ] Se ie LRPVVLRILOLABM BLANKETs. 40c, 50c, 75c, $1 and $1.25, CO.’S. MAHER & Respectf ully, LADIES AND GENTs:. _ Come to and see the window full of Cheap Colored, for the early fall, trade. Price: 40C, 50C, 75¢, $1, $1.25 a Pair. This is the biggest dispiay of Clieap Blankets ever == ht evade Geen a MAHER’S STORE Blankets, White and MAHER & GO. P. S.—New S. lks, Ne New Jackets, now w Dress Goods, New wher on theway. Wait for them. by acclamation, paid ba and = : the boys came from, and it Falsed “ee foutburst of emthusiasm witnessed in. the name of Jo V: ’ D. T. Donovan put in nomination T:. nomination was made by acciamation. 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