The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-09-20

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semhlcd in mass convention ct the
assembly chamber yesterday al
noon. Joe. Rankin, he beaming
disciple from li4nilowoc, called the
convention to order after which
Senator Thos. r. Hadd, Of Green
Bay, was chosen temporary chair
man, making a ringing speech upon
takiDg the chair The committees
on credentials, permanent organiza-
ton and resolutions were then APP
pointed, Col. J. G. KING of Oar
llneton, Jas. S. White, city
comp.oIIer Of bLilwaukes aud Col.
Villas OF Madison, were appointed
members ut large, one on each com
r1ittee III the order named, and the
balance Of each committee had one
member from each Congressional
district, making nine members on
each committee.
+ recess until four O'clock was
announced. Uponreassembiing
the committee on permanent organ
izatIon reported the following: For
permanent President, Hon. Jas. Il.
Dooittle, OF Racine, with eight
vice presidents, one from each Con-
gressionai district, and for perman-
ent Secretaries W. d. Merrill, of
Crawford, Geo w. Peck, Of Mi
waukee and Thos. Bardon OF Ash
land
Gen. Hobart and Col. Robinson
escorted Mr.. Dooittie to the chair
amid the widest enthusiasm, but
the poor Secretaries had to Chamber
mp the best way they could. Mr..
Doolittle made M earnest and
eloquent address Of an hours dura-
tion. Col Villas then came forward,
and his presence on the platform
was the signal for a storm of
applause. After quietude had been
restored be read the resolutions or
platform with dramatic eloquence,
the emphatic portions OF which
were received with greatenthusiasm.
The nominations were next In
order and the names Of Alexander
Mitchell amt Col. w. T. Villas we're
announced Tor Governor and lieut.
Governor. ine Milwaukee delesa-
tion were solid for their choice bat
many c! lis friends expressed doubts
- 10 fr. l.itrheit,s acceptance,
Gen. Hobart, JAS. =. jenkins and
others discussing tiie matter freely.
Th0y were nominated with thunaer
i,g reclamation. 1t this poiut Col
Ni!"s arose and witAd:ew name,
giving his reasons therefor, that he
was not Il candidate, couldn't ac-
rert Sc The convention were
much disappointed at his declina-
ton, I recess VAS then taken until
;te evening The hour oEeight ar
rived, tie assembly chamber was
brilliantly lighted, the galleries full,
The ai>l2s crowded and the vast
multitude made ore continuous M
dulat!ng hurl The names OF Goo.
w. Cate, \. y. Frau, joe Rankin,
Gen Hobart ara Col Villas, were
again suggested for Lieut.. Governor
ar,i upon Il ballot being taken it
was found that Mr.. Villas WAS again
the nominee. lie again begged 10
be allowed to carry out his rcsolu-
tion ana though pressingiy persuad
Cd by many Iirmly decline the h, no
Another ballot was taken out and
Geo. Il. King OF Monroe was chosen
tor the position.
For Secretary of State three can
didatcs were named Sam Ryan,
Of Appleton, 4. j. Hoffman, OF
Nsilsvlllo, and Jas. Murphy of Mar
quette. The tive latter gentlemen
had 81 votes to divide between
them, Col. Ryan receiving 14l votes
was declared the unanimous
nominee of the convention.
Hen. Andrew Haben. Of Oshko h,
was nominated by acclamation for
State Treasurer.
J. Montgomery Smith, of Iowa
Co, the old Fond du Lac nominee
tor the same office, was the choice
for Atty General and Hon. Edward
Soaring for Supt. OF public in..ruc-
ton.
This ended the harmonious gather
ing Of the great unterrited unwash-
ed. Many predict that Mr.. Nit
che!l viii decline, he no being
sojourning in Scotland. His most
intimate friends say, however, that
they have positive assurances that
he will not, others say the granger
element VII rise up AMI defeat him.
The ticket Is strong Que, and one
that causes much uneasiness among
the Republicans. II looks now as
il Mr.. Tiiden would be the Demcra-
tic nominee for President; if so he
viii urge Mr. Mitchell not 10 decline,
AS they are intimate friends
N:tcheL.'s election would ensure
Wisconsin for Democracy in 1880
The greenbackers whom |
lnst 1t the Fond du Lac State con-
veution two years ago stood no
show yesterday, Gen. Bragg, who
had such power then was scarcely
visible in the gallery yesterday.
Gen. Gabe Boack was hardly
thought OF.
STATE FAIR.
The fair is not rs good as an
ordinary comfy exhibition. People
get tired looking at sind mills and
Pumpkins especially after he has
been in Democratic oonvention).
The racing may be good but the
display is poor.